Morocco Tours
Food and Wine Adventure in Morocco
The 10 day Food and Wine Adventure in Morocco takes you from Casablanca to Marrakech in search of the best Moroccan food and wine.
Discover the Fine Wine and Food of Morocco on This Tour
Join our Food and Wine Adventure in Morocco as we travel from Casablanca to Marrakech and discover the amazing culinary delights in between.
Moroccan cuisine is known for its bold and exotic flavours. From the tangy-sweet taste of preserved lemons to the fiery kick of harissa, a spicy chili paste, Moroccan food is a symphony of contrasting flavours that dance on the palate.
To accompany these delectable dishes, Moroccan wine offers a pleasant surprise to wine enthusiasts. Despite being a predominantly Muslim country, Morocco has a burgeoning wine industry that produces a diverse range of wines, from reds to whites to ros茅s. The vineyards, mostly located in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, benefit from the unique terroir of the region, resulting in wines with a distinctive character.
Day By Day
Your Itinerary
DAY 1
Casablanca
Arrive in Casablanca, Morocco's biggest city, modelled on Marseilles by the French in the 1920s. Enjoy your first Moroccan dinner at Dar Dada, an authentic restaurant nestled in a charming riad, blending modern cuisine with rich culinary tradition and live music.
Overnight in Hotel Idou Anfa 路 Meals included: Dinner
DAY 2
Rabat
Visit the Hassan II Mosque, the second largest functioning mosque in Africa. Lunch, including wine, at Ricks Caf茅, a beautiful recreation of the Casablanca movie set. Continue to Rabat, the capital, to visit the World Heritage-listed old medina, the Royal Palace (exterior) and the Hassan Tower, part of the Mohammed V Mausoleum.
Overnight in Dar Shaan 路 Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
DAY 3
Ben Slimane and Meknes
Visit Domaine des Ouled Thaleb in Benslimane, founded in 1926 and one of Morocco's largest and oldest wineries, using eco-friendly growing methods – tour the vineyards, caves and production process, followed by a tasting and lunch. Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco's four Imperial cities, known for the huge Bab Mansour gate, with a guided medina and Royal Palace tour.
Overnight in Riad Ritaj, Meknes 路 Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
DAY 4
Les Celliers de Meknes and Fes
Visit Les Celliers de Meknes, the first Moroccan winery to plant international varieties like Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon and use oak barrel ageing – tour the cellars and enjoy a tasting and lunch overlooking the vineyards. Continue to Fes, the oldest and biggest medina in Morocco, joining a local family in the evening to enjoy chicken Pastilla, a sweet-and-savoury pie traditionally served at celebrations (vegetarian option available).
Overnight in Riad Myra, Fes 路 Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 5
Culinary Fes
A hands-on cooking class to learn traditional Moroccan dishes, tasting your creations for lunch alongside traditional mint tea and homemade pastries. In the afternoon, explore the ancient medina with your local guide, finishing with sunset drinks at one of the best viewpoints in Fes.
Overnight in Riad Myra, Fes 路 Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
DAY 6
Marrakech
Visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a World Heritage Site with superb mosaic floors and views of the Rif Mountain foothills, on a guided walking tour. Continue to Marrakech, the "Red City," checking in to your riad in the medina before a private street food tour sampling harira soup, Tanjia, Mssemen pancakes, Sfanj and spiced Moroccan tea through the ancient medina at night.
Overnight in Riad Maiepa, Marrakech 路 Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 7
Marrakech Cooking Class
Visit a small local farm 45 minutes from Marrakech for a cooking class with a local chef using handpicked, organic ingredients, followed by lunch with a local wine tasting in the garden. The rest of the day is at leisure, with optional (locally payable) hammam and massage or private shopping tour experiences available to pre-book.
Overnight in Riad Maiepa, Marrakech 路 Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
DAY 8
Essaouira
Travel towards the coastal town of Essaouira, stopping at Val d'Argan, the second-largest producer of Moroccan wines, for a winery visit, tasting and lunch. Continue to Essaouira, visiting a local cheese producer to learn how Moroccan goat cheese is made, with plenty of samples.
Overnight in Riad Mimouna, Essaouira 路 Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
DAY 9
Essaouira Old Medina
A guided morning tour of Essaouira's old medina, exploring its charming artist-filled streets and the old Portuguese fortifications used as filming locations for Game of Thrones and John Wick. In the late afternoon, return to Marrakech for a farewell dining experience at Palais Dar Soukkar.
Overnight in Riad Maiepa, Marrakech 路 Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 10
The End of the Food and Wine Adventure in Morocco
With no activities planned, you are free to leave at any time after breakfast – additional accommodation or optional activities can be arranged if you wish to stay longer, and your airport transfer will be arranged to suit your departure flight.
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Included & Excluded
What’s Included
Arrival and departure transfers
Transportation with a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle and driver for the whole tour
All accommodation as shown or of a similar quality – 8 nights riad, 1 night hotel
Daily breakfast, plus lunch and dinner as shown in the itinerary
Services of local expert English speaking guides
All visits/stops as mentioned in the program
What’s Not Included
International travel to the start and end point – contact us for information and flight options
Any airport taxes
Travel insurance
Any visa requirements
Drinks
Items of a personal nature
Tips for driver and guide
Tour Map
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Dates & Prices
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Prices shown are per person, based on double or twin room occupancy. Get in touch if you’d like to check availability or discuss a private departure on different dates.
Good to Know
Travel Information
Safety, Passport, Visa and Health Information
We strongly recommend that you check your government’s travel advisory for up-to-date information and advice about your destination: safety and security, entry requirements, health, local laws and customs. For UK citizens, check the latest Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advice for Morocco.
British nationals don't need a visa to enter Morocco for tourism for up to 3 months – make sure your passport is stamped on entry, as some tourists have had difficulties leaving without an entry stamp. The Moroccan Consulate General in London advises your passport should be valid for at least 3 months on your date of entry, and shouldn't be damaged, as this has led to entry refusals.
At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the latest country-specific health advice from the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) on the TravelHealthPro website. It is a condition of booking with Our Local Tour that you have adequate valid travel insurance, fully covering medical expenses and emergency repatriation, including medical emergency helicopter evacuation, for the entire duration of your holiday and all activities you intend to undertake, including optional activities.
What to Bring
Lightweight clothing is essential, though a warmer jumper is advisable for cooler evenings in the mountains, and a light raincoat is a good idea. Lightweight comfortable shoes/trainers and sandals are ideal, with waterproof footwear recommended.
Please allow yourself one main piece of luggage and a day-sack – you're expected to carry your own baggage, so don't overload yourself; a soft wheely bag may be easier to manage than a suitcase. We also recommend a sunhat, sunscreen, a torch, insect repellent, a water bottle, and a solar charger for your phone and other electronics.
While You're There
The Moroccan Dirham (MAD) is the local currency. Most major credit cards, especially Visa and Mastercard, are accepted in larger restaurants, hotels and some souk shops, and ATMs are available in larger towns, though service can be erratic in smaller ones – travellers' cheques are best avoided.
Moroccan cuisine blends Mediterranean, Arabic, Jewish, Persian, West African and Berber influences, from elaborate multi-course diffa feasts to quick roadside brochettes – tagines are the national staple, and Djemaa el Fna square in Marrakech is famous for its after-dark street food stalls. Alcohol laws are fairly liberal for non-Muslim visitors in tourist areas, though drinking in view of a mosque or during Ramadan is not permitted by law. Tipping waiting staff is expected for satisfactory service, usually up to 5 dirhams on small bills or around 10% on larger ones.
Morocco has a diverse climate – a warm Mediterranean coast, a hotter, drier continental interior, and a hot, dry south where night temperatures can drop dramatically in December and January. Rain falls November to March on the coast; the shoulder seasons of April-May and September-November are the best time to avoid extremes of heat. Morocco uses type C, E and F plugs, on a 220-240V supply.
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