Dinner with a Local Family in Fes, Fes

4.6 (61 reviews)
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Mark
Mark L.
Nov 24, 2024
We had a nice, relaxing evening with a young family. We celebrated their 1 yr old's birthday, listened to their friend play the oud and enjoyed... Read more
Connie
Connie Y.
Oct 08, 2024
We loved the experience of sharing a meal in a Moroccan home. And we were so happy that our driver, Ilyace, joined us as well. The... Read more
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Rachael R.
Oct 03, 2024
Dinner with a local family in Fes was an amazing experience. The meal was delicious, and the family was very welcoming. Sharing stories and listening to... Read more
Fiona & Rachael
Fiona & Rachael E.
Sep 18, 2024
Lovely family with wonderful food and beautiful guitar playing by our sons host 😀
Lisa
Lisa D.
Sep 10, 2024
This was so cool. It’s a real look into the daily lives of real people. They welcomed us like we were family. Prepared a great meal.... Read more
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Overview

Morocco sits at the geographical and cultural crossroads of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. So it's no wonder Moroccan gastronomy is one of the greatest in the world, thanks to this mix of cultures, flavors, and nations! While in Morocco, you'll find many restaurants serving beloved dishes and recipes. But the best food is found in family homes, complete with secrets and techniques passed down by generations.

One of the best ways to immerse yourself in a culture is with food. So go the extra step and join a local family for dinner in the Fes Medina, an incredibly unique experience that not many visitors do. You'll learn about authentic gastronomy, recipes, and ingredients from the direct source as you chat and mingle with a joyful Moroccan family.

This experience is an excellent way to understand the Moroccan culture first-hand, and the family's hospitality and generosity will, without a doubt, touch you. Discover the secrets behind several famed recipes, understand the local culture, and explore the unique etiquette of visiting a family in Morocco. Then polish it all off with a delicious meal and conversation!

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Warm and Welcoming Family

Many reviews highlighted the hospitality of the host families, noting that they were warm, welcoming, and made guests feel at home. (29 mentions)

Logan
“Our host, Said, and his family were welcoming and hospitable and their home inside the Medina was beautiful.”  — Logan J.
K
“The family was very open and welcoming, funny and playful to make us feel at home.”  — Keith M.
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“The host family was so sweet, treating us as if we were part of their family.”  — Girish S.
Delicious Home-Cooked Meal

Travelers consistently praised the quality and taste of the home-cooked meals, describing the food as delicious, authentic, and plentiful. (26 mentions)

Caren
“We arrived to a delicious home-cooked meal of numerous vegetable side dishes and a chicken pastilla!”  — Caren P.
Ryan
“Saïd, Hatim and their family graciously hosted us for pastilla and other delicious food in their cozy Fes home.”  — Ryan S.
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“We felt at home and enjoyed our best meal of the entire trip.”  — Keith M.
Memorable Experience

Many guests described the experience as memorable and one of the highlights of their trip, appreciating the personal and intimate nature of the visit. (18 mentions)

Logan
“This was a great educational, culinary, cultural experience.”  — Logan J.
K
“This experience was an honor and highlight of our trip.”  — Karen G.
Martha
“Having a meal in a Moroccan home was a genuinely nice and generous experience!”  — Martha G.
Unique Cultural Experiences

Some travelers enjoyed unique cultural activities such as wearing traditional clothing, dancing, and getting henna tattoos during their visit. (13 mentions)

Logan
“We were very excited to be invited to a Moroccan home, especially because it was during Ramadan so we got to have Iftar with the family.”  — Logan J.
Nicole
“We would have never had that insight into the country and people, and the whole trip was very easy because of his support and knowledge of the culture.”  — Nicole P.
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“You really get the taste of the culture, and we tried dishes that you couldn't try anywhere else.”  — Mary Arlene W.

Traveler reviews

61 total ratings, 50 with reviews
4.6
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4.6
Food
4.7
Guides, Drivers and Staff
4.9
Transport
5.0
Mark
Mark L.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Nov 24, 2024
We had a nice, relaxing evening with a young family. We celebrated their 1 yr old's birthday, listened to their friend play the oud and enjoyed grandma's cooking in a typical home in the Medina. Read more

We had a nice, relaxing evening with a young family. We celebrated their 1 yr old's birthday, listened to their friend play the oud and enjoyed grandma's cooking in a typical home in the Medina.

Tips for future travelers

Great experience with gracious hosts. We brought a gift which I think was an appreciated gesture.

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Sylvia P.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 09, 2024
While I appreciate the effort put into making this delicious dinner for us, it was challenging to talk with and interact with our hosts. Read more

While I appreciate the effort put into making this delicious dinner for us, it was challenging to talk with and interact with our hosts.

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Connie
Connie Y.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2024
We loved the experience of sharing a meal in a Moroccan home. And we were so happy that our driver, Ilyace, joined us as well. The food was delicious and the family were so pleasant, accommodating and kind. Read more

We loved the experience of sharing a meal in a Moroccan home. And we were so happy that our driver, Ilyace, joined us as well. The food was delicious and the family were so pleasant, accommodating and kind.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Joanna H.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2024
It's a complicated experience to go into a private home. Especially people who are so hardworking and who live modestly. I'd say don't do this. Read more

It's a complicated experience to go into a private home. Especially people who are so hardworking and who live modestly. I'd say don't do this.

Food
The food was great, but the experience was awkward.
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Rachael R.
New Zealand | Reviewed on Oct 03, 2024

Dinner with a local family in Fes was an amazing experience. The meal was delicious, and the family was very welcoming. Sharing stories and listening to the son play guitar was a memorable and special moment.

Fiona & Rachael
Fiona & Rachael E.
Australia | Reviewed on Sep 18, 2024
Lovely family with wonderful food and beautiful guitar playing by our sons host 😀 Read more

Lovely family with wonderful food and beautiful guitar playing by our sons host 😀

Tips for future travelers

We almost didn't do this but so glad we did, was a different experience in a wonderful way

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Lisa
Lisa D.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024

This was so cool. It’s a real look into the daily lives of real people. They welcomed us like we were family. Prepared a great meal. They talked and joked with us. Answered and asked all sorts of questions. It was a real treat meeting this family.

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Jennifer M.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jun 23, 2024
This was the perfect activity for our first night in Marrakech. Dinner was absolutely delicious and our kids enjoyed the chance to talk with the young son of the family who prepared our meal. Read more

This was the perfect activity for our first night in Marrakech. Dinner was absolutely delicious and our kids enjoyed the chance to talk with the young son of the family who prepared our meal.

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Clara
Clara Y.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jun 19, 2024
We ended up visiting a family in Marrakech outskirts instead of Fez because the Fez family cancelled on us last minute. The family we visited was super nice. We had cookies in their backyard and they showed us how they cooked the food and we had dinner at the living rooms. The food was super home made and tasty. I wish I get to hang out more with the ladies of the house more but they mostly stayed in the kitchen only and didn’t eat with us. Read more

We ended up visiting a family in Marrakech outskirts instead of Fez because the Fez family cancelled on us last minute.

The family we visited was super nice. We had cookies in their backyard and they showed us how they cooked the food and we had dinner at the living rooms. The food was super home made and tasty.

I wish I get to hang out more with the ladies of the house more but they mostly stayed in the kitchen only and didn’t eat with us.

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Food
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Kathy B.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jun 19, 2024

The dinner at the Moroccan home was okay. The family was hospitable, and the food was fine, but the experience felt a bit awkward. It was interesting but not something I would want to repeat multiple times.

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