Marrakech is a city where flavours, aromas and culinary traditions are woven into daily life. From sizzling street food in the medina to fragrant tagines, local pastries and colourful spice markets, experiencing Marrakech through its cuisine is one of the most rewarding ways to understand its culture. This page brings together the best food tours in Marrakech so you can easily compare guided tasting walks, street-food tours, market visits, cooking classes, tea experiences and traditional Moroccan meals. Whether you are a curious first-time visitor or a seasoned foodie, these tours offer delicious and authentic ways to explore the city.
One of the most popular ways to discover Marrakech’s flavours is with a Medina Street Food Tour. These guided walks take you into the heart of the city’s food culture, from Jemaa el Fnaa to the narrow lanes filled with food stalls, bakeries and small family-run eateries. Here you may taste specialties such as msemen (Moroccan pancakes), brochettes, harira soup, grilled sardines, sardine balls, snail soup, olives, and freshly baked khobz. Guides often share stories about local ingredients, cooking traditions and the history behind each dish.
Travellers who want a deeper culinary experience can join market tours and cooking classes, where you explore Marrakech’s famous markets — including fresh produce stalls, spice shops, butchers and herb vendors — before learning how to prepare traditional Moroccan dishes. Many classes teach you how to make tagines, salads, couscous, pastilla or pastries, followed by a shared meal in a riad kitchen. These classes are ideal for those who want hands-on learning with expert guidance.
Visitors who enjoy cultural roots and traditions can take part in Moroccan tea and pastry tours. These experiences often include visits to local bakeries, rooftop cafés, tea houses and hidden pastry shops where you can try delights like chebakia, sellou, kaab el ghzal, and almond cookies. Alongside the sweet treats, guides explain the importance of mint tea in Moroccan hospitality and daily rituals.
The Jemaa el Fnaa night food tours are another favourite among travellers. As the square transforms after sunset into a buzzing open-air food court, these tours guide you to the best stalls and ensure you taste highlights such as grilled meats, traditional soups, fried fish, boiled snails and warm Moroccan breads. The evening atmosphere adds an unforgettable energy, making it one of the best food experiences in Marrakech.
For a mix of culture and cuisine, many food tours include neighbourhood walks through areas such as the Mellah (Jewish Quarter), Kasbah district or artisan quarters, where you can discover small eateries known mostly by locals. These tours highlight hidden food traditions and offer insights into the lifestyles of different communities within the city.
Some tours also take you beyond the medina to modern districts such as Gueliz and Hivernage, where you can try a fusion of Moroccan flavours with modern cafés, bakeries and food markets. These walks offer a more contemporary perspective on the city's evolving food scene.
To make choosing the right experience simple, all Marrakech food tours on this page are organised into categories including street-food tours, market visits, cooking classes, tea and pastry walks, night-time food tours, neighbourhood tasting routes, vegetarian-friendly options and private culinary experiences. Each listing includes helpful details such as duration, what’s included, tasting highlights, meeting points and traveller reviews, allowing you to compare each tour easily.
Whether you want to taste traditional Moroccan dishes, learn to cook with local chefs, wander through spice-filled streets, try pastries and mint tea, or explore the medina’s best food stalls after dark, the food tours below offer authentic, well-reviewed and flavour-rich experiences. Scroll down to discover the full collection and choose the tour that will help you experience Marrakech through its unforgettable cuisine.
| Organic Moroccan Cooking Class with chef TARIK | €60 |
| Authentic Moroccan Food Tour in Marrakech with Dinner | €49.5 |
| Magical dinner and sunset in Agafay desert | €45 |
| Farmhouse Cooking Class from Marrakech | €30 |
| Moroccan Cooking Workshops in Marrakech | €30 |
| Experience Marrakech: Gastronomic and Market Adventure Inside the Medina | €45 |
| Experience Marrakesh: Visit Market and Cook Traditional Tajine | €55 |
| Marrakech Street food Tours | €60 |
| Marrakech Food Tasting Tour by Bike | €75 |
| Food Tour of Marrakech: By Night Smells Sounds and Senses | €74.4 |