Morocco as Foodie Paradise

If food is your great pleasure, then a universe of delights awaits you as you journey around the ancient Kingdom of Morocco.

From the simplest Tagine (delicious stew served in an earthen pot called a tagine) enjoyed at a stop on the road, to the most elaborate Bastilla (an elegant savory pie, traditionally made for celebrations) served in an ancient Arabian Palace, Morocco offers unparalleled eating opportunities.

When you combine Morocco's world-class hospitality and architectural splendor with the plethora of earthy, old-world sights, sounds and tastes, you experience an extraordinary sensation every time you take a bite. Tinged with French je ne sais quoi, Spanish Romance and the Heart of Portugal, the cuisine of Morocco is delectable in it's infinite variations.

Enjoy the Sea Like the Locals: When you visit one of the coastal towns - especially Essaouiera - you can pick out your own fish, fresh off the boat as the fishermen come in with their catch. They'll wrap it up and you can bring it to any number of little restaurants where the chef will cook it up for you and serve it fresh with salad, bread and olives. MWA! What a treat! Any guide can help you accomplish this.

The latest craze, and rightly so, is Culinary Vacations where travelers enjoy time in different cities and learn to cook a variety of Moroccan dishes - for example tagine with beef and prunes, fish couscous, chicken bastilla - and also enjoy the experience of shopping at the ancient markets for the ripest, freshest produce. It's an immensely enjoyable experiencing that includes learning, socializing, sightseeing, drinking lots of wine and of course eating the delicious dishes that are prepared!

In addition to a wide variety of customized journies, Marrakesh Voyage offers Culinary Vacations for its clients, all of whom have the freedom to customize their private, chaufferred trip to their own needs and desires. If you're interested in one cooking lesson, or a complete culinary journey, we can help you create the perfect itinerary.

No trip to Morocco is complete without at least one meal at the famous Jma El Fna Square in Marrakesh. During the day, the square is full of jugglers and acrobats and tricksters and henna artists, and as dusk approaches it is swept clean as the food tents come out. For the more adventurous, you can try goat heads or sheep brains; for the less curious, there's plenty of hareira (soup), tagine and couscous, sausages, roasts and sandwiches. It's refreshing to take a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice on your way in, and load up on almonds, olives, figs and dates on your way out (taste testing is encouraged!). The Jma El Fna Square is at the edge of the famous Souk of Marrakesh, a sprawling medieval labyrinth of stalls and stores where you can find anything your heart desires. Combine a day of shopping in the Souk with a dinner under the tents and you'll surely come home with stories to last a lifetime!

The city of Fez (founded in 859AD, and one of the world's largest car-free zones) is considered one of the top culinary capitals in the world, and you could spend a month sampling its fare without tiring of it. You'll taste French and Spanish influences, as course after course of tapas-style meals appear on your table. Save room for desert! 

The chefs and artisans of Morocco are nothing if not inventive, and they are always improving and innovating their craft. If you're itching for an exquisite foodie adventure in Morocco, contact us and we'll help you create the journey of a lifetime! 

Blessings on your journey,

Meg Montgomery, Morocco Expert
MarrakeshVoyage.com