Essaouira Food Tour: Enjoy Oysters, Sardines, Amlou, and More

Essaouira Food Tour in A Nutshell

This Food Tour in Essaouira is designed to let you discover the city like a local. You'll get to taste a variety of street food, including oysters, cookies, sardines, and other handmade local products. This tour is all about helping you explore and enjoy the local flavors like a true local.

The guide will guide you through the historic "Medina" and its famous port, located in the heart of Essaouira. This area is known for its traditional architecture and narrow streets, plus it has a charming atmosphere. You'll also visit local markets, where you can see fresh produce, artisans at work making traditional jewlaries, and daily community life, all while enjoying beautiful views and great photo spots.

Along the way, your guide will share insights into the history, culture, and traditions of the city. Feel free to ask questions and engage. The guide can also help you find good shops if you're interested in doing some shopping for art pieces and jewelry.

The tour can also accommodate dietary needs, such as vegetarian, gluten-free, or lactose-free options. Just let us know, and we’ll do our best to make sure you have a great experience. More importantly, if you have any type of food allergy, please let us know so we can help you stay safe and healthy.

Essaouira Foud Tour in Detail

The Essaouira Food Tour offers two departure times: a morning tour at 11:00 AM and an afternoon tour at 5:00 PM. Each tour lasts between 3 to 4 hours and is a walking experience, making it easy to explore the city's streets on foot. The meeting point is in front of the "Bab Sbaa" gate.

This small-group tour is limited to 12 participants, with the option to book a private tour. You'll enjoy five tasting stops, featuring local delights such as oysters, almond cookies, sardines, and Amlou, followed by a main meal. Drinks like bottled water and mint tea are also provided.

Throughout the tour, passionate and knowledgeable foodie guides will share insights into the city's rich culture and history. You'll visit key landmarks, including Bab Sbaa, the Port, the City Walls, the Old Fortress, Sqala, and the Fish Market.

The tour is suitable for vegetarians (who can eat fish), pescatarians, and those following a halal diet, but it is not recommended for people who dislike fish. It’s family-friendly, with children welcome and kids under 5 years old joining for free. Cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the tour.

What to Expect

Essaouira offers a mix of fresh seafood and traditional Moroccan flavors. Since it’s a coastal city, dishes like grilled sardines and oysters are very popular. Local vendors cook seafood in simple ways that bring out its natural taste. If you enjoy seafood, Essaouira is the perfect place to try the freshest catches, and this tour lets you do exactly that.

Besides seafood, you can also find Moroccan favorites. You'll get to taste Amlou, which is a spread made from almonds, honey, and argan oil. This is a local treat in Essaouira and in other nearby regions. For those who like sweets, almond cookies are a popular snack. These cookies use simple ingredients but taste rich and delicious.

In the markets, you’ll see lots of spices, herbs, and fresh produce. Street vendors offer dishes like harira (a thick soup), bissara (a fava bean dip), and msemen (a flatbread). These foods give you a real feel for the local street food scene in Essaouira.

Mint tea is always a part of the food experience in Essaouira and in Morocco in general. It’s a refreshing drink that pairs well with meals or snacks. Along with all those options, you can add your own desired dishes to the tour. Simply let the agency know what you are craving, and they'll do their best to include it in the tour.