Home Cooked Marrakech
Marrakech, Morocco
From USD 50.87
Office phone number: +212 (0) 661 922 789
Home Cooked Marrakech
Marrakech, Morocco
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Is there anything better than a home cooked meal? That’s exactly what you’ll get on this food-focused Marrakech tour. Explore some of the city’s highlights with a local guide before visiting a local family who will serve us some authentic Moroccan dishes. While we eat we’ll learn more about Moroccan hospitality and culture in between bites of delicious food and sips of fresh fruit juice.
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Highlights
- Savour a traditional dinner made by a local Marrakech family
- Navigate through the narrow alleyways of the mellah, the city’s former Jewish quarter
- Learn about and experience Moroccan hospitality
- Taste typical local dishes such as couscous, roast Moroccan chicken and lamb with prunes and almonds
- Finish the tour in the iconic Jemaa el-Fnaa, Marrakech’s main square
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
Kosybar. Address: Place des Ferblantiers، Rue de Berrima، Marrakech
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- Starting time: 6.00 PM
- Ending point:
Jameaa El fena Square
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, dinner to include fresh salads, bread, one main course (roast Moroccan chicken, lamb with prunes or cous cous) and fresh fruits for dessert, mint tea, digestive tea.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
This is your chance to share an authentic Moroccan dinner with a local family on this tasty Marrakech tour that begins with some sightseeing alongside a local guide.
We’ll start our tour with a walk through the Mellah, Marrakech’s former Jewish quarter. As we walk, we’ll pass El Badi Palace, a former palace, now in ruins, built by the Saadian Sultan Ahmed al-Mansur Dhahbi to celebrate victory over the Portuguese army. Today, the complex is a stage for the Marrakech Laughter Festival.
Continuing on our walk, we’ll find ourselves by the forgotten Rue de Berrima. This is where we might catch a glimpse of the city’s many majestic storks roosting high above. At one time, storks were considered holy in Morocco with some stories explaining that they were once believed to be transformed humans.
We’ll spend some time navigating the small alleyways of the area until it’s time for the best part: our home cooked Moroccan meal. We’ll make our way to a local family home to greet our hosts who will serve us some mint tea made the local way — with a lot of sugar. They’ll share stories with us about the tea, how it’s made, and why it’s Morocco’s national drink.
After having tea and getting to know more about our hosts, it’s time to eat! We’ll be served Moroccan salads and fresh, home-baked bread while waiting for the main course. Dishes will vary depending on the season and availability on the day but you can expect dishes such as lamb with prunes and almonds, couscous and roast Moroccan chicken. Vegetarian options will be available too. No matter what’s on the menu, you can be sure it will be delicious. Refreshing juice will be served on the side and we’ll finish the meal with whatever fruits are in season.
After thanking the family for their hospitality, we’ll take a walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa, Marrakech’s main square, for a digestive tea and to see how the square comes alive at night.
You’ll end the night with a full stomach, new friends and some insight into Moroccan hospitality and culture.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, dinner to include fresh salads, bread, one main course (roast Moroccan chicken, lamb with prunes or cous cous) and fresh fruits for dessert, mint tea, digestive tea.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@marrakechurbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +212 (0) 661 922 789
Email address: info@marrakechurbanadventures.com
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