Meet your local food-loving Guide at the Blue Gate, the bustling entrance to the old medina. Begin your journey with an introduction to Fes’s culinary heritage — a blend of Berber, Andalusian, and Arab influences that make Moroccan cuisine one of the world’s most flavorful.

Step into the fragrant world of the spice market where cumin, saffron, and ras el hanout fill the air. Your Guide will introduce you to Morocco’s essential spices and how they’re used to build layers of flavor in traditional dishes.

Visit the local produce section, piled high with seasonal fruits, dates, and olives. Sample a variety of olives and learn how these are prepared and preserved. Street Food Corner (Grilled Meats & Skewers) Head to one of Fes’ favorite street food corners where the aroma of sizzling meat fills the air. Taste freshly grilled skewers, , and local breads served with olive oil and spices. Traditional Fassi Bakery & Communal Oven Step inside a farran, the communal oven where locals bring their bread to bake. See the baker at work, sliding loaves into the wood-fired oven, and taste the warm, crusty khobz that’s the heart of every Moroccan meal. Sweet Treats & Moroccan Pastries End on a Sweet Rating with an assortment of chebakia, sellou, and gazelle horns — delicate pastries flavored with honey, sesame, and almonds. Pair them with a final glass of mint tea or nus-nus (half coffee, half milk) in a traditional café.