Moroccan Guided Food Tour in Marrakech
Marrakesh, Morocco
Trip Type: Food Tours
Duration: 3 hours
This 3-hour tour is a unique experience to discover the various parts of Moroccan cuisine, its history, the raw materials used, the secret recipes, the preparation and, most importantly, the tasting. The stroll will be in the shape of a story that will be told to you through 9 steps. The narrator will be your guide, who will accompany you through the magical streets of the old medina.
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This 3-hour tour is a unique experience to discover the various parts of Moroccan cuisine, its history, the raw materials used, the secret recipes, the preparation and, most importantly, the tasting. The stroll will be in the shape of a story that will be told to you through 9 steps. The narrator will be your guide, who will accompany you through the magical streets of the old medina.
Your story begins with Moroccan pancakes. In the district of Mellah, you will be welcomed into a traditional cafe to watch the preparation of various kinds of Moroccan pancakes, Msemen, harcha and more.
In the same area there is a typical market, where you will discover the different spices that are the basis for the preparation of any Moroccan dishes.
The medina hosts all the little secrets of its people, including old traditional bread ovens. The the baker will share his daily ritual, the preparation of bread and his cooking. You will get to taste this delicious warm bread that has freshly baked.
Next up is a pastry shop, where you will learn about the old recipes of traditional sweets that are served during religious festivities and weddings. Enjoy its small delights.
Towards the Jemaa El Fna square, the small olive souk, or market, is your next stop. There are many different varieties sold here, a you will have the chance to sample several.
Méchoui is a whole lamb or sheep that is spit-roasted on a barbecue or in a pit oven. But before tasting it, you will attend a unique show just next to the underground oven. This meat will be your second part of the appetizer and will awaken your taste buds.
Travel next to the Jemaa El Fna, a square and marketplace in the quarter. There are many small restaurants here that serve "streetfood". At one of them you will try theharira, Moroccan soup and dates. This dish prevails during the period of Ramadan, but is a snack throughout the year.
Your next tasting experience is tangia, which is a Moroccan stew cooked in a terra cotta pot of the same name. Dinner is served: at a popular cafe that carefully keeps the mode of preparation and cooking of this luscious dish.
Your evening ends with a sample of traditional spiced tea back in the heart of the square.
Your story begins with Moroccan pancakes. In the district of Mellah, you will be welcomed into a traditional cafe to watch the preparation of various kinds of Moroccan pancakes, Msemen, harcha and more.
In the same area there is a typical market, where you will discover the different spices that are the basis for the preparation of any Moroccan dishes.
The medina hosts all the little secrets of its people, including old traditional bread ovens. The the baker will share his daily ritual, the preparation of bread and his cooking. You will get to taste this delicious warm bread that has freshly baked.
Next up is a pastry shop, where you will learn about the old recipes of traditional sweets that are served during religious festivities and weddings. Enjoy its small delights.
Towards the Jemaa El Fna square, the small olive souk, or market, is your next stop. There are many different varieties sold here, a you will have the chance to sample several.
Méchoui is a whole lamb or sheep that is spit-roasted on a barbecue or in a pit oven. But before tasting it, you will attend a unique show just next to the underground oven. This meat will be your second part of the appetizer and will awaken your taste buds.
Travel next to the Jemaa El Fna, a square and marketplace in the quarter. There are many small restaurants here that serve "streetfood". At one of them you will try theharira, Moroccan soup and dates. This dish prevails during the period of Ramadan, but is a snack throughout the year.
Your next tasting experience is tangia, which is a Moroccan stew cooked in a terra cotta pot of the same name. Dinner is served: at a popular cafe that carefully keeps the mode of preparation and cooking of this luscious dish.
Your evening ends with a sample of traditional spiced tea back in the heart of the square.
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