Food & Drink in Morocco

Exotic spices, slow-cooked tagines and exquisite Moroccan salads, this foodie holiday based in and around Marrakech, Essaouira and the Atlas Mountains will ignite all your senses.
During this 5-night holiday you will learn the secrets of Moroccan cuisine and become fully immersed in the local culinary culture. Our crafted itinerary gives you the chance to learn how to make hearty Berber stews of the Atlas mountains, delicate fish dishes of the coastal town of Essaouira and the cosmopolitan cuisines of Marrakech.

Giving you a truly under-the-skin look at this exotic North African country, you will enjoy personal guided excursions into labyrinthine souks, sample local spices and delicacies and visit some lesser known food markets and eateries.

As soon as you arrive, you'll be made to feel right at home by your guide and the riad’s friendly staff. Daily itineraries are packed with highlights including hands-on cooking classes in ancient riads, dinners served against the enchanting call to prayer and expert local knowledge shared with insight and humour.

During your hands-on cooking class the chef will be giving you step-by-step instructions about how the locals cook traditional Moroccan cuisine. Famous dishes such as Moroccan salad, tajine and mint tea are difficult to make, but with a local to show you how, you’ll be an expert in no time. You’ll learn all about the key ingredients and spices needed to make it as authentic as possible- the perfect skill to take home from your Marrakech travel experience.