Cities · Half day
Fes Food Tour
Eat your way through the medina — ten tastings with a local
Duration
Half day
Group size
1–8 travellers
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, French, Arabic
From / person
$65
Overview
A half-day grazing walk through Fes el-Bali — bissara, sardine maakouda, fresh msemen, camel sausage, the city's famous pastries and mint tea, with a local food guide.
The best way to understand Fes is to eat where the Fassis eat. This grazing walk takes you to ten or so family stalls and hole-in-the-wall kitchens that tourists rarely find, with a local guide who knows every cook by name.
You'll start with a warming bowl of bissara (fava-bean soup) the way market workers eat it at dawn, try freshly griddled msemen and harcha, sample the sardine and potato maakouda, taste smoky merguez and the local khlii, and finish with the honey-soaked pastries Fes is known for and a glass of properly made mint tea. Come hungry — this replaces lunch.
Trip highlights
- Around ten tastings at family stalls
- Bissara fava-bean soup at a workers' counter
- Fresh msemen and harcha off the griddle
- Sardine maakouda and grilled merguez
- Fassi honey pastries and mint tea
- Stories behind each dish from a local guide
Photo gallery
Inside the trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
Fes → Fes
- 1
10:00 · Meet at Bab Boujloud
Fes el-BaliFirst stop: a bowl of bissara and a glass of mint tea to set the pace.
- 2
10:45 · Bakeries & griddles
Talaa KebiraCommunal wood-fired bakery, then msemen and harcha hot off the pan.
- 3
11:45 · Savoury stalls
Central medinaSardine maakouda, merguez, khlii and a stop at a spice merchant.
- 4
12:45 · Sweets & tea
Pastry quarterHoney pastries, sellou and a final mint tea to finish.
Cities & regions on this trip
You'll experience 1 destination.
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The route
Map of Fes Food Tour
3 stops across Cities. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.
- 1
Bab Boujloud
Start
- 2
Talaa Kebira
- 3
Pastry quarter
Finish
What's included
- Local English-speaking food guide
- All food tastings (around ten stops)
- Mint tea and soft drinks
- Medina orientation map
Not included
- Tips for the guide
- Additional food or drinks
- Riad pickup (meet at gate)
What to bring
Pack light, pack smart.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- An empty stomach
- Cash for anything extra you want to buy
Frequently asked
Questions about this tour.
Is "Fes Food Tour" private or a group tour?
100% private. Just you and the people you book with — your own driver, vehicle and pace from start to finish. We never pool travellers.
Can I change the dates or itinerary?
Yes. Every itinerary is a starting point. Add a day, swap a riad, change the start city — we'll re-quote in 24 hours and lock the price in writing before any deposit.
How fit do I need to be?
Easy. Light walking on medina cobblestones, plus optional activities you can opt in or out of on the day.
When should I book?
For high season (Oct–Apr) and any trip involving the Sahara or hot-air balloon, book 8–12 weeks ahead. Last-minute (under 14 days) is usually still possible with a phone call.
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