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Port-side grilled sardines, tagine of blue crab and argan oil in the msemen. Essaouira eats what the Atlantic delivers each morning.
Hosted by one of our Essaouira tastemakers
Experience hosted by Said & Youness
What you can expect
Essaouira food tour - This four-hour evening food feast winds through the old medina and along the seafront. With 15+ tastings, the experience showcases Essaouira’s deep connection to the Atlantic and its long-standing street food traditions. This isn’t refined dining, it’s a deep dive into street vendors, family-run eateries, and local markets rarely visited by most travellers.
The essentials
Destination
Essaouira, Morocco
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
15+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Essaouira food tour
- Smallest group size in Essaouira
- Led by Essaouira tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
Horloge d'Essaouira is a beloved local eatery nestled in the heart of Essaouira, known for its vibrant atmosphere and authentic Moroccan cuisine.
Public WC close to the clock tower.
Port of Essaouira
Seafood vendor.
You’ll try
Sea urchinSea conchAnchovies ceviceShrimp ceviche
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Essaouira food tour, Smallest group size in Essaouira, Led by Essaouira tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Said
Said Z
Said leads this tour in Essaouira — one of our chef-guides on the ground. Ask them anything: they've spent years finding the counters, kitchens and stalls behind the door.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
Reviews
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An evening of charcoal smoke, family recipes and the stories behind them. From US$59 per guest.