Marrakech is the food city of a country that doesn't have a restaurant tradition in the Western sense. 20 bookable food tours below — plus the neighbourhoods and dishes the city is built around.
Top picks
What we’d book first
Editorial picks · live inventory
No. 03
Zat valley and the Atlas mountain private day trip from Marrakech with lunch.
Disclosure When you click Book on Viator or Book on GetYourGuide, we may earn a commission if you complete a booking. Picks are editorial, not by commission rate. Prices and availability are pulled live from the partner.
The guide
Marrakech is the food city of a country that doesn't have a restaurant tradition in the Western sense. Almost all of the best eating happens in family houses, on the food stalls of Jemaa el-Fna at night, or in restored riad dining rooms that the chef and her family run themselves. The cuisine is one of the world's oldest synthesis cuisines: Berber base, Arab-Andalusian high end, French colonial flourishes, sub-Saharan spice route influence. Expect lots of slow-cooked tagines, the staple bread khobz at every meal, and meals that take two hours minimum. Vegetarians are easier to accommodate than they used to be. Vegans should plan ahead.
Where to focus
Four neighbourhoods to anchor a few days of eating
Medina (Old City)
Inside the walls. Souks during the day, food stalls in Jemaa el-Fna after sundown, the city's tourist heart but also its food center.
Gueliz (New City)
Built by the French colonials, more grid-laid, more cafés and bakeries. Good for breakfast and for non-Moroccan food when you need a break.
Hivernage
Upscale residential area south of Gueliz. Some of the best high-end Moroccan restaurants, often in hotels.
Mellah
Old Jewish quarter inside the medina. Spice market is the city's reference; small kosher and ex-kosher restaurants still operate.
What to eat
The dishes the city is known for
- 01
Tagine
· Slow-cooked stew named for the conical pot. Lamb with prunes; chicken with preserved lemon; vegetable. Eat with bread, not a fork. - 02
Couscous
· Friday lunch tradition: steamed semolina under broth and seven vegetables. Order on a Friday or it won't be on the menu. - 03
Pastilla
· Pigeon or chicken pie wrapped in warqa pastry, dusted with sugar and cinnamon. Sweet-and-savory in a way that surprises first-timers. - 04
Harira
· Lentil-and-tomato soup, served especially at iftar during Ramadan but year-round in tasca-style places. - 05
Mechoui
· Whole roasted lamb, sold by weight from market stalls near Jemaa el-Fna. Pull off pieces with khobz. - 06
Mint tea
· Green tea with mint and sugar, poured from a height. Not optional; you will be served it everywhere.
Practical notes
Meal timing, tipping, payment
Eat lunch at 13:00, dinner from 20:00. Tipping 10% in restaurants, small change at stalls. Cash for the souks; cards at higher-end places. Avoid Jemaa el-Fna stalls during their setup window (16:00–18:00) when food has been sitting; eat at 19:00 or later when it's freshly cooked.
All 20 food tours
Updated 2026-07-01The full list · sponsored partner links
- 01
Ourika Valley & Atlas Mountains Day Trip from Marrakech & Lunch
This tour offers a flexible experience tailored to your preferences. Choose a shared tour to meet fellow travelers and enjoy an engaging group atmosphere, or opt for a private tour for a personalized journey with your ow
7h - 02
Private 4-Day Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert & Merzouga Tour
This private 4-day desert tour offers a truly immersive Moroccan experience, blending culture, adventure, and comfort. Unlike group tours, you'll enjoy personalized attention with a private driver-guide and flexible itin
96h - 03
Zat valley and the Atlas mountain private day trip from Marrakech with lunch.
This exotic day trip from Marrakech to zat valley is unique, and its special for local beber people and is rarely to find a tourists in this area and beber Market, so its special place if you want to enjoy time in area w
7h - 04
Food Tour of Marrakech: By Night Smells Sounds and Senses
Join us in this magical 3 hours evening food tour in the Medina of Marrakech. Here we will visit alleys full of life and animation. Stalls of local food, smells of tasty spices, sounds of people passing by. The vibrant M
3h - 05
2-Days Atlas mountains : Local experience with cooking class
Experience traditional Berber life and Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains without having to make your own travel arrangements and with advantage of a guide’s insight, on this tour from Marrakech. Travel into Toukbal National
48h - 06
Moroccan Cooking Class with chef Mama Nouzha
My wonderful Mom, Nouzha and I will assist you preparing a feast showcasing how Moroccan spices can dance across your palate, then you'll share the dinner with us as one family then eat and live like a local. Meals are
4h - 07
Agafay Desert Experience: Camel Ride, Dinner, music & Fire Show
Escape Marrakech to the stunning Agafay Desert for a magical sunset camel ride, traditional dinner, and live fire show. A perfect mix of relaxation, culture, and adventure just outside the city. Along the way, stop at a
6.5h - 08
Agafay Desert Overnight:Camel Ride, Dinner Show & Basic Camp Stay
Escape Marrakech for an authentic overnight experience in the Agafay Desert. This adventure focuses on atmosphere and tradition rather than luxury, perfect for travelers looking for a simple desert night. Your journey be
17h - 09
Marrakech : Agafay Desert sunset Dinner & Fire Show
Looking for unforgettable *things to do in Marrakech*? Escape the bustling city and head out on a unique *desert safari* to the beautiful, stony landscapes of the *Agafay Desert*—just a 45-minute scenic drive from the ci
5h - 10
Magical Quad Biking & Dinner Show Experience in Agafay Desert
Riding Quad bike is a great way to experience the thrill of blazing down a trail or ripping a track while feeling supported on four-wheels. We invite you to explore Morocco in a new way: with its dune-shaped hills and i
7.5h - 11
Marrakech : Magical Dinner Show in Agafay desert
Agafay is a unique and captivating desert landscape located in Marrakech region. While not a traditional sandy desert like the Sahara, this one offers its own distinctive charm as a rocky desert. Characterized by vast st
5h - 12
Best Lunch, Quad & Camel Ride Experience in Marrakech desert
Marrakech's desert is a captivating landscape that, while not a traditional sandy expanse like the Sahara, offers its own unique charm as a rocky desert. Characterized by vast rocky stretches, barren hills, and scattered
5h - 13
Dinner in Agafay Desert Marrakech
Head to the Agafay Desert for a unique dining experience. Enjoy dinner under the stars, as the sun sets over the sand dunes. Sample local food as a freshly prepared tagine is served to you, followed up by pastries and te
3.5h - 14
4 Valleys best Private Guided with lunch, camel ride Day Trip from Marrakech
Explore the 4 Valleys in the High Atlas Mountains on a full-day private sightseeing tour from Marrakech. See traditional Berber homes, and visit a women’s argan oil co-operative. Refresh yourself by stunning waterfalls,
8h - 15
Lunch in the Atlas Mountain & Sunset & Dinner in Desert Agafay
* Discover Both Atlas Mountain and Desert Agafay in one Day Tour. * Meet Local berber people in the Atlas Mountain and have lunch in berber village . * Hiking Trip to the waterfalls . * Enjoy the Sunet in Desert Agafay w
11h - 16
Lunch and Camels Trek in Desert Agafay Day Trip from Marrakech
Discover the desert Agafay and have delicious lunch under the blue sky facing the Atlas Mountains chain. You will also have camel ride OR walk around the desert agafay. You will have access to the swimming pool if needed
6h - 17
Special Excursion & Lunch at Kasbah Du Toubkal INCLUDING Mule Ride and Hammam
This private day trip takes you to discover and the best part of the Atlas Mountain, visit locals and enoy local meals made by local Families . Lunch at the kasbah du Toubkal Mule ride along the Mountain path Learn abo
7h - 18
Sunset & Camel Ride & Dinner in Desert Agafay Marrakech
ENJOY watching the Sunset , Camel riding and Delicious dinner prepared by local team mixed with local music and dancing in the Agafay Desert with this GROUP or PRIVATE tour from Marrakech. Visit the women cooperative on
5.5h - 19
PRIVATE Tour with Dinner & Sunset with Camel To Desert Agafay
Private Trip to Desert Agafay Pick up and drop off in your riad in Marrakech Discover the Agafay desert Discover desert Agafay by night Enjoy the Sunset view over the small dunes Camel ride Typical Dinner prepared by
5h - 20
Desert Agafay Tour with show Dinner/Quad Bike & Sunset Camel Ride
Join our 5-hour desert adventure, where the vibrant spirit of Morocco comes alive! Get ready for an unforgettable experience that combines thrill, tradition, and tranquility in the breathtaking Agafay Desert. Speed throu
5h