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Marrakech: Street Food Tour by Night

1. Marrakech: Street Food Tour by Night

Start your tour in Mellah with an introduction to the history of the city's market. Take a stroll through the market where stalls groan under the weight of fresh fruit, meat, poultry, and vegetables. Watch artisans make a local pastry and get a glimpse of how locals haggle in the market. Start experiencing new flavors and enjoy tastings of local foods such as sweet pastries or the traditional charcoal-baked tagine. Ask your local guide about the different types of tagines and the secrets of cooking this traditional Moroccan dish. Receive a local recipe as a unique souvenir for you to take home. Before moving to your next stop, refresh with a delicious almond drink that locals adore. Head to the souks and explore some of the side streets to discover food stops often missed by travelers. Marvel at the vendor's stalls and be amazed by the colors and flavors that you can find there. Try some of the wares on offer including juicy olives and sweet dates.  Continue to the maze-like streets of the Medina and see how a méchoui maker prepares the roasted whole lamb or sheep in a pit oven. Visit a hidden restaurant to try even more delicious foods such as tangia and kofte served with freshly baked bread. Take in the smells of saffron, cumin, and fresh herbs as you enjoy exotic flavors. Sample three different types of salads made from fresh local ingredients. Enjoy a magnificent view from the rooftop of a cozy cafe. End your tour in Moroccan style and sip a glass of mint tea together with a local. Admire the beautiful courtyard and the traditional Moroccan decorations such as rugs, mosaic lamps, and fountains. Learn about the tradition and habits of drinking tea, while listening to the local stories from your host.

Marrakech: Jemma El Fnaa Food Tour with Dinner

2. Marrakech: Jemma El Fnaa Food Tour with Dinner

Morocco is known for its bold and flavorful cuisine, and what better place to discover it than the bustling city of Marrakech? Kick off this delicious Marrakech food tour at the legendary Jemma El Fnaa square, home to almost a millennium of trading, bargaining, eating, and mingling. You’ll feel the history, tradition, and culture instantly as you wander off into the cozy narrow streets branching off from the square, stopping along the way to explore some hidden local shops to taste a few of the many versions of olives, nuts, and other typical Moroccan snacks. From there, head to one of the most popular sections of the city – the spice market! Take in the fragrant aromas of cumin, saffron, ginger, pepper, and turmeric as you wander through the colorful market, and then continue your Moroccan food odyssey through the souks, where you'll discover the many traditional breads, and perhaps try a cow hoof or sheep’s head along the way. After seeing all the fresh ingredients of the souks and markets, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner amid the bustling World Heritage-listed Jemma El Fnaa at its peak, surrounded by locals, snakes and monkeys – an atmosphere that's hard to beat.

Marrakech: Private Tour w/ Locals – Highlights & Hidden Gems

3. Marrakech: Private Tour w/ Locals – Highlights & Hidden Gems

See Marrakech at its best from the eyes of a local in just 3 hours. Check out prime landmarks like Bahia Palace, Bab Agnaou, Mellah Square and Souk and hear unique insights that only a local would know. Uncover hidden gems and city secrets along the way that will show you an authentic side of the city with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. Fully experience the local flare with an included local treat to make your city tour a complete experience.

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What people are saying about Mellah

Mohammed was such a great tour guide. He communicated well with us that he was a little late, which was fine because it’s an experience in itself trying to get through the Medina to meet him. We were a little late too due to people traffic lol. Be prepared for the crowds! I really liked the beef tangine that we ate at the end. The soup and Moroccan “sloppy Joe” were our group’s favorites. Mohammed explained the history and food very well. We’re convinced this man is a professor but does tours on the side haha - he knows just that much about everything! We also saw him at the Dar el Bacha museum days later giving a private tour. It was good seeing him, again! He is an open book and eager to share knowledge.

Great way to spend our first night in Marrakech!! Our guide (sorry I can't remember his name) absolutely fanastic and we also had a chance to meet some lovely people who were in the same group as us. No complaints at all the, We sampled so much food and everything tasted amazing!! We were so full and didn't know how we were going to eat at the final sit down dinner (but we did) my gosh the food was amazing especially the beef tagine. This is definitely worth the price and would definitely recommend.

We did this on the first night we were in Marrakech. It was an amazing way to explore the souks and taste the incredible food of Marrakech. Our guide was excellent, he was very knowledgeable. Make sure you start hungary, because you eat a LOT of food.

We were traveling with Yassin. A super nice guide - he was able to bring us a little closer to the Moroccan market. We did the tour right on our second night, which is also recommended.

Excellent experience with a very knowledgeable and interesting guide. Showed us the ‘hidden’ treasures of busy Marrakesh and selected the most delicious food for us to sample.