A Culinary Journey Through the Soul of Morocco

The Gastronomer is not a food tour—it’s a 15-day cultural voyage served through the flavors of Morocco. From the salty breeze of Atlantic fish markets to high mountain olive presses, from Fes’s royal kitchens to Berber bread baked in clay ovens, this journey blends tradition, terroir, and taste in the most soulful way possible.

You’ll explore four culinary zones—The Coast, The North, The Mountains, and The South—while cooking with locals, feasting in ancient homes, and discovering the ingredients that shaped Moroccan identity.

This is slow travel at its most delicious!!

Highlights

*6 cooking workshops across regions.

*Tastings of argan oil, dates, olives, mint teas, and preserved lemons.

*Visits to spice markets, bakeries, and women's cooperatives.

*Meals hosted by local families in city homes and rural villages.

*Optional: Wine pairing evening in coastal vineyard (legal zones).

Culinary Zones:

1. The Coast (Casablanca · El Jadida · Essaouira)

*Taste grilled sardines on the pier and citrusy seafood tagines.

*Tour fish markets at dawn and dine in a seaside setting.

*Cooking class with a coastal chef on preparing chermoula and preserved lemon.

2. The North (Tangier · Tetouan · Chefchaouen)

*Enjoy Tangier’s Andalusian fusion cuisine

*Street food tasting in Tetouan’s medina

*Farm-to-table lunch with goat cheese and olives in Rif village

*Visit to an herbalist for traditional teas and infusions

3. The Mountains (Fes · Middle Atlas · Imlil)

*Learn centuries-old tajine techniques from a Fes dada (traditional cook).

*Try bissara soup, msemen, and royal pastilla.

*Olive oil tasting at a Middle Atlas cooperative.

*Picnic lunch near waterfalls and mountain honey sampling.

*Cooking demo with Amazigh women in Imlil using stone ovens.

4. The South (Marrakech · Ouarzazate · Agdz · Desert edge)

*Dive into Marrakech’s street food: tanjia, harira, snail broth.

*Spice market walk in the Medina.

*Culinary storytelling night in a kasbah.

*Desert couscous and date harvest experience.

*Final banquet under the stars.

Included

*14 nights in boutique riads and 4-star hotels.

*Private transportation and scenic drives.

*Guided tours in every major city.

*Camel trek and luxury desert camp.

*All breakfasts + select lunches and dinners.

*Cultural experiences, entrance fees, and artisan visits.

*Airport pick-up and drop-off

Key Destinations

*Rabat – Start in the calm, modern capital.

*Chefchaouen – The Blue Pearl of the Rif Mountains.

*Fes – Morocco’s spiritual and artisan heart.

*Ifrane – A quick alpine stop for photos and a coffee in “Little Switzerland”.

*Merzouga, Erg Chebbi – Camel rides, golden dunes, and stargazing in the Sahara.

*Dades Valley, Todra Gorges – Rock walls, lush oases, and Berber fortresses.

*Aït Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate – Cinematic kasbahs and desert history.

*Atlas Mountains Scenic Route – Winding through Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

*Marrakech – The Red City finale, full of life, flavor, and color.

Optional Add-ons

*Hot air balloon ride in Marrakech.

*Hammam and spa day in Fes or Marrakech.

*Mountain hike with Amazigh guide.

*Cultural evening with Gnawa or Andalusian music.

Who This Tour Is For

*Food lovers, chefs, home cooks, and the flavor-curious.

*Travelers craving cultural depth through the lens of cuisine.

*Those who see food as memory, identity, and discovery.

*Anyone ready to eat their way across Morocco—with soul.

The Gastronomer