7-Day Foodie Itinerary for Marrakesh

  1. Day 1: Djemaa El Fna
    Located in the heart of the old city and open 24/7!

    Indulge in traditional Moroccan dishes from street vendors while enjoying the lively atmosphere of this famous square.

  2. Day 2: Le Jardin
    12 minutes (2.7 km) from Djemaa El Fna

    Enjoy the beautiful gardens while savoring traditional Moroccan dishes with a French twist at this stylish restaurant.

  3. Day 3: Amal's Cooking Class
    20 minutes (3.9 km) from Le Jardin

    Learn how to cook authentic Moroccan dishes while supporting a local women's charity at this highly-rated cooking school.

  4. Day 4: Majorelle Garden Restaurant
    15 minutes (3.3 km) from Amal's Cooking Class

    Dine on gourmet Moroccan cuisine in a lush garden setting at this picturesque restaurant.

  5. Day 5: Nomad Restaurant
    16 minutes (3.2 km) from Majorelle Garden Restaurant

    Savor modern Moroccan cuisine with stunning views of the old city from the rooftop terrace of this trendy restaurant.

  6. Day 6: Souk Cuisine Cooking Class
    15 minutes (3.0 km) from Nomad Restaurant

    Experience a hands-on cooking class that takes you to the local market to buy ingredients followed by a guided cooking session and lunch.

  7. Day 7: La Mamounia
    15 minutes (3.2 km) from Souk Cuisine Cooking Class

    End your culinary journey at the legendary La Mamounia, indulging in a lavish Moroccan brunch in a luxurious setting.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Djemaa El Fna (2 hours, free)
  • Le Jardin (2 hours, MAD 250)
  • Amal's Cooking Class (4 hours, MAD 600)
  • Majorelle Garden Restaurant (2 hours, MAD 500)
  • Nomad Restaurant (2 hours, MAD 400)
  • Souk Cuisine Cooking Class (6 hours, MAD 800)
  • La Mamounia (2 hours, MAD 600)
  • Total Estimated Costs (7 days): MAD 3,150

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to the Atlas Mountains for a traditional Berber lunch at Richard Branson's Kasbah Tamadot. For a shorter trip, consider skipping Le Jardin and spending more time exploring the street food of Djemaa El Fna.

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