Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Marrakech on a guided street food tour
- Enjoy a bowl of Harira soup from a local favorite, Lady Fatima
- Visit a sfenj stand in the Mellah and learn about mint tea rituals
- Discover the secrets of Tangia, a slow-cooked lamb dish
- Taste charcoal-grilled kefta at a beloved stall in the medina
Description
Begin your journey in Jemaa el Fna, the city's iconic square, where storytellers, musicians, and food vendors create a spectacle every evening. From there, follow your guide through a carefully picked tasting route.
Make your first food stop at Lady Fatima’s kitchen. She’s been cooking Harira soup for more than ten years, and locals line up for it. It’s filling, slightly spicy, and rich with lentils, chickpeas, and herbs.
Next, head to the former Jewish quarter, the Mellah, to visit a sfenj stand run by the same family for four generations. As you enjoy this warm, crispy doughnut, you may catch the owner still preparing the batter by hand, just as his great-grandfather did. You’ll also learn the ritual behind Morocco’s signature mint tea.
From there, go behind the scenes of Marrakech’s most iconic dish: Tangia. Visit a traditional oven where lamb is slow-cooked in clay pots for hours in the ashes of a hammam, a method still used today by locals living in the medina.
As the streets narrow, the aromas intensify - a heady mix of grilled meat, cumin, and woodsmoke. Your next tasting features charcoal-grilled kefta at a beloved stall that’s been in operation for over 30 years.
Finally, sit down for the ultimate local recommendation: tangia lamb, served in Lamine’s restaurant, a cook once chosen to prepare lamb for the King. His dishes sell out early, but your place is guaranteed.
Includes
Guided street food tour
Visit to traditional oven for Tangia
Tasting of Harira soup
Sfenj tasting and mint tea ritual
Tasting of charcoal-grilled kefta
Tangia lamb tasting
Small group, maximum 10 people
Excludes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities (optional)
Additional food or drinks not specified in the itinerary
Important Information
- The tour takes place in the evening
The tour involves walking through narrow streets and alleys
The tour includes tasting of local Moroccan dishes
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
