Food, Wine & Nightlife in Marrakech

Gain a newfound appreciation for Moroccan cuisine during this small-group, 4-hour cooking class, including shopping at the market, preparation of a traditional dish and lunch. Learn some Arabic phrases from your guide to shop at the 'souq' (market) for ingredients. Then create a traditional Moroccan meal such as couscous or 'tagine' (a meat and vegetable dish named after the pot used for cooking). Finish by enjoying lunch with fellow students in the courtyard of a 'riad,' a traditional Moroccan dwelling. This small-group class, limited to 12 participants, also includes a recipe sheet so you can replicate the dish later.

Experience a Moroccan spice market and the height of the hubbub at Marrakech's central square, Djemaa El Fna, on a 3.5-hour food tour. With a food-loving guide, learn about Morocco's exotic spices and flavors; watch buyers and sellers haggle at a meat market; and sample culinary specialities such as fluffy Berber pancakes and ghoulal, a soup made with snails. Finish with an authentic Moroccan dinner surrounded by the dizzying colors, sounds and sights of Djemaa El Fna. Numbers are limited to 12 for a more personalized experience.

Embark on a tour designed to accompany and help Ramadan. This tasting tour by bike will invigorate all senses while sampling Moroccan delicacies by bike. You'll also be coordinating this tour with the Ftor of Ramadan where you'll be able to see and possibly even help the less fortunate of Marrakech enjoy the Ftour.

The next time you come on a private tour of Djemma el Fna, ensure the judicious use of your night by feeling the windy streets of the medina, alongside the historic mosque.  The irresistible atmosphere of Djemma el Fna is further highlighted by the maze of stalls, which after the dark, presents a pleasant environment for exploration.  With the presence of a personal guide that keeps you safe and on track, you can rest assured of a rewarding night venture, including rich tastes of indigenous and international foods, good music, and great dances that you do not get before sunset.

Discover the stories and spices essential to Moroccan cuisine on a 3-hour Marrakech food tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and tastings of a series of classic dishes. Watch artisans prepare specialty foods from Moroccan pancakes to fresh bread and pit oven-roasted meat. A local guide will narrate every step of this 3-hour tour through Moroccan food culture, sharing historic recipes, traditions, techniques, and new flavors along the way.