Have I mentioned the food of Morocco yet?! I know, I know, at least a little. But these traditional, flavorful dishes trigger tastes of both its’ Arabic and African roots. What I’m saying is, don’t skimp on the eating in Morocco.One of my favorite ways to try all the traditional food and drinks when traveling is a food tour…it’s a few hours of eating (yes!), classic dishes (yes!), and a local giving you a peek into life in their city (yes, yes!).We met up with Mandy and Simo of Tasting Marrakech for a tour through Jemaa el Fna, one of Marrakech’s most famous markets. This market is possibly even more popular at night than during the day and can often be overwhelming for tourists with the abundance of food choices and even more street performers crowding the square. Visting at night is an amazing experience, but I highly recommend touring with a local! Tasting Marrakesh knows the best of best spots to stop as well as they provide a bit of a shield from some of the overwhelming aspects of Jemaa.

As always with my food tour reviews, I won’t spoil the locations of these delicious stops but rather give you a picture of the tour!Except, this one….We started with a panoramic view of the Square at Cafe de France. This is a must visit spot in Marrakech…from a morning cappuccino to a sunset mint tea, it’s an incredible view from the top balcony and you won’t want to miss this!From here we headed into the market, and who doesn’t love a dessert appetizer? Next, we stop for a warm and savory harira soup. This classic dish is a popular choice for those leaving work on a cool, crisp evening! You can also enjoy a little sweet and savory combo with it by dipping some sweet chebakya.After nibbling on delicious fried calamari and tasty Moroccan tapas (aubergine and tomato zaalouk!), we strolled through the variety of street performers and listened to some live music! And possibly spent far too long trying to swing a hook onto a cola bottle with a fishing pole…Yes, definitely, spent too long doing that.For the main course of the evening, we had to enjoy a traditional tanjia! We had this every day in Morocco but I didn’t get tired of it once…each one is prepared a little differently and all taste unique and amazing. This one was a lamb tanjia–ordered in the morning so it could slow cook all day!We finished the evening with a typical Moroccan tea and dessert…an especially warming treat with the cool breeze!Our food tour with Tasting Marrakech was the perfect way to experience a variety of unique but traditional dishes in the bustling medina!