Private: Flavors of Marrakech with 10 Tastings

4 h
Private
About this activity
Discover the local stories and delicious dishes of Moroccan cuisine on a private culinary journey. Sample 10 of the city’s most distinctive treats and immerse yourself in this food paradise. You’ll learn about traditional recipes, the local food culture and experience new flavors along the way! Are you ready to savor the best of the Marrakech flavor? On this private tour, locals foodie selected for you culinary specialties that you don’t want to miss! Be impressed by the sights, scents and savory flavors of beautiful Marrakech. You’ll start your tour in Mellah with an introduction about the city’s market history. Take a stroll through the market where stalls groan under the weight of fresh fruit, meat, poultry, and vegetables. Watch artisans making a local pastry and get a glimpse of how locals haggle in the market. Start experiencing new flavors and enjoy tastings like sweet pastries or the traditional charcoal-baked tagine. Ask your local guide about the different types of tagines and the secrets of cooking it. You’ll take home with you a unique souvenir ever: a local recipe! Before moving to your next stop, refresh yourself with a delicious almond drink that it’s one of the delicacies 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 vendors’ 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. Your private guide can tell you about the variety of dates and olives that you’re trying, just ask all your burning questions. Continue to the maze-like streets of the Medina and see how a méchoui maker prepares the spit-roasted whole lamb or sheep in a pit oven. Visit a very hidden restaurant to try even more delicious tastings such as tangia and kofte served with freshly baked bread. Take in the smells of saffron, cumin, and fresh herbs and impress your taste buds with exotic flavors. At the next stop, you’ll sample three different types of salads made from fresh local ingredients. Enjoy the magnificent view from the rooftop of this cozy cafe and ask you private guide more details about the places you’ve visited. End your tour in Moroccan style, in a unique establishment and sip a glass of mint tea together with you're favorite local. Admire the beautiful courtyard and the traditional Moroccan decorations such as rugs, mosaics lamps, and fountains. Learn about the tradition and habits of drinking tea, while listening to the local stories that your host prepared just for you.
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Tourism
85% Cultural
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