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Rabat Nights

Bissara fava-bean soup at daybreak, sardine kefta and m'hancha coiled with almond. Rabat cooks quieter than Marrakech.

Communal oven.Chicken tagine and grilled sardines.Spices and khboz.Mechoui lamb sandwich.Steps into the medina.Tea time.Lifting the lids.Briny green and black olives.Medina alley market.Prepping the briouats.Nutty amlou on jben.Moroccan pastries.Shrimp into the oven.Slow-cooked lamb.

Hosted by our Rabat tastemaker

Experience hosted by Youssef

What you can expect

Rabat food tour - This four-hour evening food feast winds through the capital's old medina stoping for 15+ tastings that showcase the dishes beloved by Rabatis.

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Support local

Every stop on this tour keeps money in the hands of the families, cooks and market traders.

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Original tours

Every route is curated hand-in-hand with our local tastemakers, not a template licensed from another operator.

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More tastings

There's more tastings on our experiences than any other food tours, offering a proper introduction to Rabat's culinary scene.

The essentials

Destination

Rabat, Morocco

Duration

3.5-4 hours

Tastings

15+ tastings

Language

English

Days of the week

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat

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 Rabat food tour
  • Smallest group size in Rabat
  • Led by Rabat tastemaker guides
  • Bottled water and other drinks included

Excluded

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded

Field archive

Rabat

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Rabat

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Route notes

Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.

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Bab El Bahhar, nestled in the heart of Rabat's bustling locale, is a beloved local eatery known for its authentic Moroccan cuisine, featuring a range of traditional dishes like tagine and couscous.

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A neighbourhood street vendor at 25G8+VW4 Rabat.

You’ll try

Octopus stew

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Bouchaib Tajines and BBQ is a hidden gem in Rabat offering a rustic and authentic Moroccan experience with its beautifully crafted tajines and expertly grilled meats.

You’ll try

Chicken tagineGrilled sardines

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Café Ourtiga in Rabat is an enchanting spot that combines traditional Moroccan hospitality with a contemporary twist on café culture.

You’ll try

Lentil soup

Rabat Nights

Field notes

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Included

More tastings than any other Rabat food tour, Smallest group size in Rabat, Led by Rabat tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.

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Not included

Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.

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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.

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Good to know

Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

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Dietary honesty

Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.

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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

Youssef El Kahili

Youssef

Youssef E

Youssef leads this tour in Rabat — 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).

Start

Bab El Bahhar

Rue S Sebt, 25H9+25X, Rabat Hassan 10020, Morocco

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Reviews

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Eat Rabat with us.

An evening of charcoal smoke, family recipes and the stories behind them. From US$59 per guest.