Fes food tour
FES FOOD TOUR β Nowhere embodies Moroccoβs culinary prowess quite like Fes, home to the worldβs largest and oldest medina with more than 9,000 winding alleyways. You could explore alone, but you'd never experience the same hidden flavours as joining our tastemaker guides on our daily culinary tour.
Over four hours of feasting with 15+ tastings, youβll journey deep into the medinaβs hidden kitchens, historic stalls, and generations-old food traditions. This isn't about fine dining - it's about discovering the street carts and local eateries beloved by locals. Start with warm sfenj doughnuts fresh from the fryer, buttery kaab el ghazal, and the cityβs iconic pastilla wrapped in crisp filo. From there, the menu unfolds into the dishes that define Fassi cuisine: silky bissara fava soup, comforting raΓ―b yogurt, rich tagine lβbid b khlea, and aromatic steamed mfouar with spiced noodle seffa. Along the way, snack on smoky brochettes seared over charcoal, crispy battered seafood, and much more.
The afternoon winds down with jawhara and its sweet notes of almond and orange blossom in an ancient riad, finishing, of course, with a perfectly poured glass of Moroccan mint tea.
Ready to eat like a local in Fes?
Why this tour is awesome
There's more to Moroccan food that the tagine. Fassi cuisine is legendary, but navigating the worldβs largest medina with more than 9,000 alleyways is no small feat. This tour cuts through the maze and takes you straight to the cityβs most iconic flavours, from street carts to generations-old kitchens hidden deep in the medina.
Taste 15+ dishes that define Fes, with classics like pastilla, bissara, tagine lβbid b khlea, charcoal-grilled brochettes, and more β all at places most visitors would struggle to find alone. Leave with deeper understanding of Fassi culture and cuisine, and the confidence to continue exploring the culianery scene on your own.
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Your guide
Born and bred in Fes, Jamal has spent his life exploring the cityβs maze-like medina and its hidden food gems. With years of guiding experience, he brings the rich culinary traditions of Fes to life through every stop and story.
Join our four-hour food tour through the maze of the world's largest medina
Freshly fried sfenj, Morocco's answer to the doughnut
The iconic pastry-wrapped pastilla
Meet the people behind the food
This isn't about fine dining, visit spots beloved by locals
Egg and cured beef khlea tagine, a Fes favourite
Local spots visited by king's past
Moroccan raib yogurt, a street food favourite
Soothing bissara, the fava soup stable of the city
Bissara fava bean soup with khobz bread, olive oil, chilli and cumin
The colourful spices in the Fes medina
Try 15+ tastings across the Fes medina
Steamed mfouar meat with spiced seffa rice noodles
Smoky, charcoal-grilled brochettes
Mixed grilled brochettes with harissa and crusty khobz bread
Small group tour limited to just 8 guests
The spice market in the medina
Explore some of the medina's 9000 alleyways
Admire the centuries old architecture on this walking food tour
Freshly-fried seafood with a squeeze of lemon
Watch traditional trid makers
Sign off with jawhara fried pastry with fruit and high poured mint tea
Includes
- Price US $59 per person
- Language English
- Small group Our small group tours have a maximum of 8 guests. Larger private groups are available on request
- Tastings 15+ tasting menu. No hidden charges
- Drinks Bottled water and local drinks
- Duration 10am - 2pm
- Guide Led by one of our superb Fes food hosts
- Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
- Family friendly Families welcome on all our tours. Children 50% discount
- Transport Walking tour
- Instant confirmation Book now to secure your space (before we sell out!)
- Pick up / drop off Our guests come from all over the city, so to save time we have a meeting point for everyone. Your guide can help you find transport back at the end of the tour
Dietary information
- General Advice Many streetside vendors specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
- Vegetarian Unsuitable as meat and seafood is used in 6-7 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, seafood, dairy and eggs are used in 13 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Pescatarian Possible, though meat is used in 3-4 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Pork Suitable for no pork diets
- Halal Suitable for a halal diet
- Gluten intolerance / Celiac Unsuitable as gluten is present in 8-9 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Lactose intolerance Unsuitable as milk and butter used in 8-9 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Possible for mild allergies, though almonds are used in 3-4 tastings (out of 15 total). There are no other known peanuts or tree nuts, though traces are likely
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Suitable as seafood / shellfish used in just 1 tasting (out of 15 total)
- Severe allergies Due to the nature of street food cooking, we can never guarantee any dish to be 100% free from allergens, as there is always the risk of traces and cross-contamination. It is unsuitable for severe allergies. Contact us: info@achefstour.com
How to book
To join our Fes food tour, use the calendar above to select your preferred date, and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, pleaseΒ contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any food allergies, pleaseΒ contact usΒ before booking.
What to expect
This tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food locals eat. Itβs a walking tour, but the pace is gentle, and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way. Join us on the bestΒ FesΒ food tour in the city, you won't regret it.
Meeting point
The tour departs from the steps outside the Palais De Fes By Tazi in the heart of the medina. It's easy to reach by taxi and there will be more details on your booking voucher.
Cancellation Policy
Why you should book with us
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No hidden charges - all food tastings included in the price
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps