Morocco · FOOD
9 reviewed
Morocco fills up around the school holidays and Ramadan shifts the timetable, so book the good ones early. Here are the 9 best food experiences, with prices and what makes each one different.
Merzouga desert safari from Marrakech with camel rides, Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorges, and Moroccan meals in a Berber camp.
“We had an amazing experience in Morocco and a huge part of that was thanks to our driver, Bajo Muhamad. He was very helpful and made sure our group was comfortable the whole time. From start to finish, everything was truly amazing! Highly recommend booking!”
3-hour Marrakesh street food tour with a local guide. 10-12 tastings in non-touristy spots, tea, sweets, soups, and more. $34.
“Excellent tour. Good to do as an introduction and orientation to Marrakech. Guide, Abdul, was really informative generally, and the 5pm start was good timing.”
Marrakech street food tour by night with a guide, plenty of tastings, and a mint-tea finish at a courtyard café or rooftop.
“We had a very good tour excellent tour guide very informative and great food ,”
3-day Marrakech to Merzouga trip with Atlas pass, Aït Benhaddou and Todra Gorge, then camel trek to Erg Chebbi camp with meals.
“The trip as a whole was a memorable experience and we would do it again, highly recommend! Went with my parents and we are very pleased.”
Eat Marrakech like a local on a 3-hour Medina food tour, sampling pastries, snails, mint tea, then a rooftop 3-course dinner.
“Learnt lots about Moroccan food and culture, guide very knowledgeable and friendly. Was 30 minutes delayed, but notified us, so it didn't matter.”
Ride camels into Zagora at sunset, sleep in a Berber camp, and explore UNESCO Ait Ben Haddou and Draa Valley from Marrakech.
“This guided desert tour was amazing! It was extremely enjoyable and the long hours in the car were so worth it to spend a beautiful night in the desert camp. Housain Imlil was a phenomenal guide- so nice and helpful!”
Sample olives, pastries, and spices in Marrakech souks, then enjoy a hearty Moroccan dinner in Jemaa el Fnaa with an English guide.
“Exceptional tour of the city and food of Morocco. Would recommend to anyone who asks.”
3-hour Marrakech Medina food walk with guided tastings, mint tea, and a traditional dinner, plus stories of everyday Moroccan eating.
“Yaya was great. We loved this tour, the food was great, really varied, tried stuff we wouldn’t have come across. He was super friendly and knowledgeable. It was a great way to see some more of the streets around the square, and understand more about the culture. Would definitely recommend this tour, go with an empty stomach as there is plenty of food. The meal at the end was good too!”
Evening Marrakech street food walk in the medina with a local guide, tasting 6+ dishes like couscous, tangia, mechoui, plus dessert.
“This experience was amazing! Our guide was pleasant and she was very informative. We were able to stop at 11 places and tried typical Moroccan food from savory to sweet as well as beverages. The proprietors at each location were very friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious.”
