Hot Air Balloon Ride in Marrakech
Marrakech · 4 to 5 hours (05:00 – 09:30)
Float over the palm groves and desert villages outside Marrakech at sunrise. A magical, unforgettable experience.
- 40 to 60 minute flight
- Berber breakfast
- Transfer included
Marrakech
Marrakech Food Tour
Morocco is tasted, not read
Duration4 hours
LocationMarrakech
FormatPrivate
AvailabilityAll year round
Overview
A walking route through the places Moroccans actually eat: street stalls, neighbourhood bakeries, spice markets and family-run eateries. You eat well, you understand what you are eating, and you leave with addresses to go back to on your own.
Highlights
- Msemen and harcha at a neighbourhood bakery
- Spice market with an explanation of ras el hanout
- Marrakchi tanjia, slow-cooked in the hammam oven
- Harira soup and street sandwiches on Jemaa el-Fna
- Mint tea prepared the traditional way
- Moroccan desserts and pastries
Programme
- 1
Meeting and first tastes
Meet your food guide and make a first stop at a neighbourhood bakery to try msemen, harcha and mint tea.
- 2
Market and spices
Visit a local market, with an explanation of Moroccan spices, olives, preserved lemons and dried fruit.
- 3
Tanjia and traditional dishes
Taste tanjia, the most Marrakchi dish of all, slow-cooked in a clay urn, along with tagine and cold salads.
- 4
Jemaa el-Fna at dusk
The route ends in the square, among food stalls, harira soup, snails and orange juice.
What's included
What's included
- Food specialist guide who speaks your language
- All tastings along the route
- Mineral water
- Pick-up and return to your hotel or riad
What's not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Meals outside the route
- Tips
Good to know
- Come hungry: there are 8 to 10 tastings
- Vegetarians and allergies are catered for with advance notice
- The route is on foot, around 2 km in total
- Best time: late afternoon, to finish in the lit-up square
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Frequently asked questions
Is street food safe in Marrakech?
At the places we use, yes. We only work with stalls and kitchens we have known for years and that have a high turnover of customers.
I am vegetarian. Can I do the tour?
Yes. Moroccan cooking has plenty of vegetarian options; just let us know when booking.
Does the tour replace dinner?
It more than replaces it. Most travellers finish the route completely full.
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Agafay Desert – Camel Ride and Dinner with Show
Marrakech · 6 hours (late afternoon and evening)
Spend a magical evening in the Agafay desert with a camel ride at sunset, a traditional dinner and a live folk show.
- Camel ride
- Moroccan dinner
- Live music and dance show
Guided Tour of the Marrakech Medina
Marrakech · Half day (4 hours)
Explore the secrets of the Marrakech Medina with an experienced local guide.
- Licensed official guide
- Tailor-made route
- History, culture and traditions
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