Marrakech: Evening Street Food Tour Medina Tasting Walk

Summary

Moroccan street eats in the medina after dark with a local host

You’ll taste your way through Marrakech’s medina at night—think msemen pancakes hot off the griddle, tangia beef slow-cooked for hours, and sweet pastries sticky with honey. Expect laughter with locals, stories behind each dish from your guide, and that feeling when you realize you’re eating like everyone else around you. It’s less a tour than an invitation into the city’s nightly rhythm.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest, I was nervous about trying spleen in Marrakech. Our group met just as the call to prayer echoed over Jemaa el-Fnaa—kind of cinematic, actually—and our guide Youssef grinned when he saw my face at the mention of “tihal.” He said something like, “Don’t worry, you’ll surprise yourself.” And he was right. The first bite was smoky and soft, not what I expected. The air smelled like cumin and grilled onions everywhere we walked.

We wandered through these tight alleys behind Café de France—kids darting past with trays of mint tea, scooters weaving around us (I nearly jumped into a pile of oranges at one point). Youssef kept introducing us to vendors by name. There was a woman flipping msemen pancakes who winked at me when I tried to say “shukran” properly. My hands got sticky from honeyed chebakiya and honestly, I didn’t care. It felt good to just stand there eating with everyone else under those old lanterns.

Harira soup came next—thick and tomatoey with that little squeeze of lemon on top. Someone in our group asked if it was always this spicy and Youssef laughed, saying his mother would add twice as much pepper. We finished with chfnj donuts dusted in sugar and washed it all down with hot tea packed with fresh herbs (the mint hits your nose before you even taste it). I still think about that mix of sweet and sharp every time I see mint now.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Evening Marrakech street food tour

• Meet at Cafe de France at 18:30
• Explore vibrant markets and streets
• Taste Moroccan Pancakes (Msemen)
• Try Vegetarian Moroccan Soup (Harira)
• Sample Sweets for Brunch (Chebakiya)
• Eat Spleen (Tihal) and Tangia dish
• Enjoy Moroccan Donat (Chfnj) and tea
• Taste Butter beans and Chicken stews
• Drink Fresh Fruit Juice (Assir)
• Try Moroccan pastries

Top questions

What time does the Marrakech street food tour start?

The tour starts at 18:30 pm in front of Café de France.

How many dishes do you try on this Marrakech food tour?

You’ll sample between 5 to 8 different Moroccan foods plus drinks.

Is the Marrakech street food tour suitable for vegetarians or vegans?

No, this tour is not recommended for vegans or vegetarians due to limited options.

Are drinks included during the street food walk?

Yes, bottled water and traditional Moroccan tea are included along with some juice.

Is the route wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible and strollers are allowed.

Where does the Marrakech food tour meet?

The meeting point is in front of Café de France in Marrakech’s medina.

Will there be a local guide on this street food tour?

Yes, a local guide leads the group through the medina’s food spots.

What’s included

Your evening includes meeting your guide at Café de France for a leisurely walk through Marrakech’s medina with tastings of 5 to 8 Moroccan street foods—like msemen pancakes, harira soup, tangia beef stew, sweets such as chebakiya and chfnj donuts—plus bottled water, Moroccan tea or coffee, some fresh juice stops along the way, and plenty of stories behind every dish shared by your local host.