Taste Essaouira Like a Local This food tour is the best way to understand Essaouira through its food. Join our licensed local guides and explore the Medina the way locals do — through everyday flavors, markets, and stories.
You’ll walk through lively souks and quiet backstreets, stopping at trusted local vendors where Fassi actually eat.
What to expect : Guided by a local who grew up with these flavors, you’ll enjoy a relaxed walk through the old Medina, tasting along the way and learning how food and spices fits into everyday life. The experience is social, unhurried, and rooted in real encounters — leaving you full, satisfied, and more connected to Marrakech long after the last bite.
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Bottled water
6 to 8 different tasting stops
All Taxes, Fees and Handling charges
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Bab Sba
We meet in front of the gate "Bab Sbaa"
Address : Bab Sbaa, Avenue Du caire.
Google maps : https://goo.gl/maps/v4prriv66gTKaRQC9
GPS : 33.59291971764821, -7.618299917098835
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfy walking shoes advisable
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Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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On the port we’ll have our first food stop for shellfish fans; it's time to taste mussels, oysters with lemon.
30 minutes
2
Place Moullay Hassan
Our second stop will be a visit to the main Moulay Hassan square, the entrance to the Kasbah and the Medina with a small stop next to the fish grilling cabins.
20 minutes
3
Medina of Essaouira
After visiting the mellah and the old houses still carrying the star of david, we will discover the local markets: meats, olives, so we will have our fourth stop to taste candied olives with spicy sauce (harrissa) one of the secrets of Moroccan cuisine, and we will also visit the vegetable market where we will have the opportunity to taste some seasonal fruits.
After visiting the markets, we will discover the center of the medina or rather its heart, we will discover the fish market, where we can buy fish and grill it, after we will visit the grain square, also known as foundouk (hotel) for the caravans coming from tombouctou for the trade on the port of essaouira in the 18th century. After we will discover (the joutia) market of the flea market, quite lively place the afternoon.
1 hour and 30 minutes
Essaouira Street Food Tour
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Taste Essaouira Like a Local This food tour is the best way to understand Essaouira through its food. Join our licensed local guides and explore the Medina the way locals do — through everyday flavors, markets, and stories.
You’ll walk through lively souks and quiet backstreets, stopping at trusted local vendors where Fassi actually eat.
What to expect : Guided by a local who grew up with these flavors, you’ll enjoy a relaxed walk through the old Medina, tasting along the way and learning how food and spices fits into everyday life. The experience is social, unhurried, and rooted in real encounters — leaving you full, satisfied, and more connected to Marrakech long after the last bite.
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Bottled water
6 to 8 different tasting stops
All Taxes, Fees and Handling charges
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Bab Sba
We meet in front of the gate "Bab Sbaa"
Address : Bab Sbaa, Avenue Du caire.
Google maps : https://goo.gl/maps/v4prriv66gTKaRQC9
GPS : 33.59291971764821, -7.618299917098835
