Taste of Tangier: Authentic Food & Cultural Walking Tour
Description
Authentic Local Experience: Explore hidden alleys, family-run eateries, and vibrant markets that most tourists miss. Hands-On Culinary Insights: Watch and learn how traditional Moroccan dishes are prepared, including pastilla and street food favorites. Diverse Flavors: Over 15 tastings covering Northern Moroccan specialties, from savory brochettes to sweet pastries and Berber treats. Cultural Immersion: Hear stories of Tangier’s history, famous artists, and local traditions while enjoying the city like a local. Generous and Relaxed: This is Tangier’s most immersive and abundant food tour — you’ll leave full, happy, and inspired.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Learn how to prepare the traditional Moroccan pastilla with a hands-on demonstration.
Visit the local vegetable souk and market, where you can taste a traditional Berber breakfast.
Taste a variety of local olives at the market.
Taste fresh local oysters at the market.
Taste traditional Bissara, a classic Moroccan fava bean soup.
Visit the historic Casbah and explore its ancient streets and architecture. I can also make it shorter or more engaging for travelers if you like.
Discover the legacy of Ibn Battuta and learn about his travels and connection to Tangier.
Visit the Kasbah Mosque and admire its architecture in Tangier.
See traditional weaving in action at a local loom.
Taste premium Medjool dates, a sweet Moroccan specialty.
Taste traditional Moroccan briouats, savory or sweet pastry delights.
Explore a Berber herbal shop and discover local spices and argan oil.
Taste traditional Moroccan Harira soup, a flavorful local specialty.
Visit the historic Sayagh Synagogue and learn about Tangier’s Jewish heritage.
Visit a historic church in Tangier’s medina and explore its architecture and history.
Taste traditional Moroccan nougat, a sweet local treat.
Taste Caliente, a traditional Moroccan hot snack.
Enjoy traditional Moroccan mint tea, a refreshing local specialty.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(24)
Our friendly guide Thami managed to tell fun and interesting things in a 2.5 hour tour about Tangier. The small bites were authentic but not always tasty.
Thank you for your review! I’m glad you enjoyed the tour and learning more about Tangier. It was a pleasure showing you around the city and sharing its history and culture. I also appreciate your honest feedback about the food tastings authentic local flavors can be quite different from what some visitors are used to. I hope to welcome you back to Tangier again someday! Thami
Nice tour of the Medina and kashba of Tangier had with guide Tabby. He showed us various local snacks; dates with nuts, bread, coffee, bean soup.
Thank you very much Helene for your kind review. It was a pleasure showing you around the Medina and Kasbah of Tangier. I’m glad you enjoyed discovering the local culture and tasting some of our traditional specialties along the way. Thank you for joining the tour, and I hope to welcome you back to Tangier in the future. Best wishes, Thami
Thami was great! He gave us so much cultural, historical and gastronomical information in a few hours. Well worth it. We felt like we connected with the local residents Great food and shopping opportunities.
Thank you so much Teresa for your wonderful review! 😊 I’m really happy you enjoyed the cultural, historical, and food experience during the tour. It was a pleasure sharing Tangier with you and helping you connect with the local atmosphere, traditions, and people. I’m glad you also enjoyed the food tastings and shopping moments along the way. Thank you again for joining the tour, and I hope to welcome you back to Tangier one day! 🙏 Thami
Thami is wonderful. His explanations are clear and fluid. His tour of Tangier is comprehensive; he has a wealth of historical knowledge. Everything was perfect. Thank you, Thami!
Merci beaucoup Nadège pour ce magnifique avis ! 😊 Je suis très heureux que vous ayez apprécié la découverte de Tanger, son histoire, sa culture et ses saveurs locales. C’était un vrai plaisir de partager cette expérience avec vous. Merci encore pour votre gentillesse et votre confiance. Au plaisir de vous revoir un jour à Tanger ! Local guide tangier Thami 🙏
The tour was very pleasant. We were well taken care of.
Thank you so much Kathleen for your kind review! I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour during your experience in Tangier’s medina. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you again for another authentic food and cultural adventure in Tangier. Thami local guide Tangier
Tommy was very knowledgeable and cordial. I enjoyed the tour very much and the taste of Tangier. A marvelous experience and journey. Thank you Tommy for the wonderful memories.
Dear Ma, Thank you so much for your warm and generous words, they truly mean the world to us! It is our greatest joy to know that you left Tangier with a heart full of wonderful memories. your kind words reflect exactly the experience we strive to create for every visitor. Should you ever find yourself returning to Morocco, we would be honored to welcome you once again. With heartfelt gratitude and warm regards from Tangier, Thami HOST & FOUNDER · TASTE OF TANGIER TOURS
Mohammed was a great guide - knowledgeable, friendly, warm and funny. We had a great few hours wandering the Medina. Amazing coincidence that his wife was from a small town 25 miles from my home in Lincoln!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re very happy you enjoyed the Medina, the food, and the cultural experience with Mohammed. We hope to welcome you again in Tangier soon. Thami
Thami was the best! They helped find any and everything we needed. Even giving us a full history on the country and not just it's food. We will recommend to everyone back home!
Thank you for your amazing review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Thami and enjoyed both the food and the cultural insights. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us! Best regards, Thami
It has been a good experience to try many things typical of Tangier. The guide's super good.
¡Muchas gracias por su comentario! 😊 Nos alegra saber que disfrutó la experiencia y que pudo probar muchas cosas típicas de Tánger. Fue un placer ser su guía. ¡Esperamos darle la bienvenida de nuevo en el futuro!
We had the best day walking and learning with Thami! He was very knowledgable and kind. Highly recommend you contact him as soon as you arrive in Tangier!
Thank you very much for your lovely review! I’m really happy you enjoyed the day walking and discovering the history and culture of Tangier. It was a pleasure sharing our local stories and food with you. Don’t forget to read about Fatima al-Fihriya and come back for the interior designer tour in Tangier! 😄 You are always welcome back anytime!
