Moments Marrakech
Moments Marrakech

Marrakech medina evening food tour

A dozen tastings where the locals eat

3 h 30Marrakech
Evening food stalls on Jemaa el-Fna

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Evening food stalls on Jemaa el-Fna
Evening food stalls on Jemaa el-Fna

At a glance

Duration
3 h 30
Group size
Up to 10 people
Guide languages
French, English and Spanish
Activity level
Easy
Minimum age
6 years
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private
  • Shared
  • Good for families

Highlights

  • About a dozen tastings included
  • Neighbourhood spots, away from tourist traps
  • Small group of 10 people maximum
  • Tanjia slow-cooked in the hammam furnace
  • Finish on a terrace above Jemaa el-Fna

What you’ll do

Jemaa el-Fna is famous for its grill stalls, but the best places are often hidden in the lanes nearby, where Marrakchis eat with friends. This food tour takes you there as night falls, in a small group of 10 people maximum.

On the menu (varies with the seasons)

  • Msemen and harcha straight off the griddle, with honey and amlou
  • Tanjia, Marrakech’s bachelor dish slow-cooked overnight in the ashes of the hammam furnace
  • A bowl of snails in spiced broth — for the curious
  • Chicken or seafood pastilla
  • Lamb mechoui in the roasters’ lane
  • Fresh orange juice, almond pastries and mint tea to finish

More than a meal

Your guide tells the story behind each dish, explains Moroccan table manners and what neighbourhood life looks like after sunset. We finish on a terrace overlooking the square as the Gnawa musicians set up.

Come hungry: portions are generous and easily replace dinner. Vegetarian options available if you tell us when booking.

Itinerary

  1. 18:3020 minJemaa el-Fna

    Welcome and msemen

  2. 18:5040 minRiad Zitoun

    Riad Zitoun lanes: snails and harira

  3. 19:3045 minSouk Ablueh

    Tanjia and mechoui

  4. 20:1535 minMouassine

    Pastilla and fresh juice

  5. 20:5040 minJemaa el-Fna

    Pastries and tea on a terrace

Included

  • English-, French- or Spanish-speaking food guide
  • All tastings
  • Water, juice and mint tea

Not included

  • Hotel transfer
  • Alcoholic drinks (not served in the medina)
  • Tips

Meeting point

Meet outside Café Glacier on Jemaa el-Fna square, 15 minutes before the start.

Devant l’entrée du Café Glacier, place Jemaa el-Fna

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What to bring

  • An appetite
  • Comfortable shoes
  • A light layer for cool winter evenings

Not suitable for

  • Severe nut allergies (almonds are everywhere)
  • Strict gluten-free diets

Good to know

  • Tell us about any diet (vegetarian etc.) when booking. No pork is served in the medina.
  • During Ramadan the tour starts after the fast is broken and the menu changes.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 h beforeFull refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure.

FAQ

Is it enough for dinner?

More than enough. Most guests skip dinner afterwards.

Is the food safe to eat?

We have worked with the same stalls for years and choose freshly cooked dishes. Just avoid tap water.

Is there a vegetarian option?

Yes, mention it when booking: your guide swaps meat for vegetable dishes, bissara and fritters.

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