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Marrakech Food Tours
A Marrakech food tour company offering evening street food walks beyond Jemaa el-Fnaa, artisan and snack tours, Ramadan iftars and food-focused day trips.
At a glance
- Type
- Food tour
- Area
- Medina, Marrakech, Morocco
- Official site
- marrakechfoodtours.com
Good to know
- Evening street food tour
- Private tours
- Day trips
- Dietary preferences accommodated
Why we recommend it
Marrakech Food Tours bills itself as the original food tour in the city, and its walks have been featured on the Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil. The company's aim is to take visitors beyond the stalls of Jemaa el-Fnaa and into the neighbourhood eateries, bakeries and street stands where Marrakchis actually eat, with guides explaining the dishes, ingredients and customs as you go.
The core offer is the Evening Street Food Tour, which heads into less-visited parts of the medina after dark to taste a range of local specialities. Other experiences include a Snacks and Shopping Tour run privately, a Marrakech Artisan Day that combines food with visits to craftspeople, and, during the holy month, a Ramadan iftar experience to break the fast with traditional dishes. Beyond the city, the company runs a High Atlas food tour and day trips to the coastal town of Essaouira, including an Essaouira food tour.
Private tours can be tailored to different schedules, ages and dietary preferences, which makes them a good option for families, chefs and serious food lovers who want to go deeper. The company says its tours can accommodate dietary needs, so mention any allergies or restrictions when you book.
A food tour works well early in a trip, as it gives you the confidence to order at stalls and small restaurants on your own afterwards. Come hungry, wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven lanes, and bring cash for any extra purchases along the way. Evening tours are especially atmospheric, when the medina's food stalls are at their busiest. Book in advance through the website, particularly in spring and autumn and during Ramadan, when the iftar experience is in demand.
Exact meeting points are provided on booking, and most medina tours begin within easy reach of Jemaa el-Fnaa. Day trips to the High Atlas and Essaouira involve road transfers, and the High Atlas tour covers around 100 kilometres. Check what is included in each tour, such as transport and the number of tastings, before you confirm. Prices are listed per person on the website and vary by tour, with private tours priced separately.
Marrakech Food Tours FAQs
What tours does Marrakech Food Tours offer?
Evening street food tours, artisan and snack tours, Ramadan iftars, a High Atlas food tour and Essaouira trips.
Has the company been on television?
Yes. It has been featured on the Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil.
Are private tours available?
Yes. Private tours can be customised for schedules, ages and dietary preferences.
Can dietary needs be accommodated?
The company says tours accommodate dietary preferences, so mention them when booking.
Where do tours start?
Meeting points are provided on booking.
When is the best time to take a food tour?
Early in your trip, so you can confidently eat at local spots afterwards.
How do you book?
Through the official website.