Dinner with a Local Family in Fes, Fes

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!

Read more about unique and interesting culinary experiences in Morocco.

Traveler reviews

35 total ratings, 29 with reviews
4.7 out of 5
Feature ratings
Quality of Experience
4.6
Food
4.8
Guides, Drivers and Staff
4.9
Transport
5.0
Caren
Caren P.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Dec 04, 2023
Such a treat to be invited into a Moroccan family's home! Said and his son came to pick us up at our hotel and then helped us navigate the labyrinth in the medina to make our way to their home. We arrived to a delicious home-cooked meal of numerous vegetable side dishes and a chicken pastilla! Said's son speaks excellent English so helped with communication and kept us entertained with his conversation and musical skills - along with his younger brother and sister. Shukran to Said and his... Read more

Such a treat to be invited into a Moroccan family's home! Said and his son came to pick us up at our hotel and then helped us navigate the labyrinth in the medina to make our way to their home. We arrived to a delicious home-cooked meal of numerous vegetable side dishes and a chicken pastilla! Said's son speaks excellent English so helped with communication and kept us entertained with his conversation and musical skills - along with his younger brother and sister. Shukran to Said and his family!

Tips for future travelers

It was fun to step away from hotels and restaurants and experience a meal with a local family. I think due to cost, the family only ate appetizers and dessert with us. I felt a little awkward eating the main meal without their eating with us but we did give them a tip at the end of the night for their efforts.

Quality of Experience
Such a treat to eat in a local family's home vs. at the hotel or at a restaurant
Food
Delicious vegetable side dishes and homemade chicken pastilla (a traditional Moroccan dish)
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Said and his family were most gracious
Transport
A brisk walk to/from the host's home through the labyrinth of the medina
iryna
iryna n.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Dec 03, 2023
Best memory from Morocco! Thanks to Soufiane for making it happen. All was just perfect: the dinner, family, conversation. Entire experience was just amazing. Pastilla is my new favorite dish now:) We would not be able to experience it without KimKim. Read more

Best memory from Morocco! Thanks to Soufiane for making it happen. All was just perfect: the dinner, family, conversation. Entire experience was just amazing. Pastilla is my new favorite dish now:) We would not be able to experience it without KimKim.

Quality of Experience
Food
Food was 5 star! Excellent
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Best driver we could wish for
Kathleen
Kathleen B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Nov 26, 2023
Food was excellent, but we ate with two of the children. The mother was sick, the father came in at the end. The youngest son was delightful Read more

Food was excellent, but we ate with two of the children. The mother was sick, the father came in at the end. The youngest son was delightful

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Ben B.
Boise, ID | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023
Good experience, although not quite what we expected. It's more like being served dinner by a Moroccan family in their home than having dinner with a family in their home. The food was great and authentic and plentiful but the sharing stories part was somewhat lacking. Read more

Good experience, although not quite what we expected. It's more like being served dinner by a Moroccan family in their home than having dinner with a family in their home. The food was great and authentic and plentiful but the sharing stories part was somewhat lacking.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Nicole
Nicole P.
Sarasota, FL | Reviewed on Nov 11, 2023
My husband and I were on a 10 day round trip through Morocco. It was an incredible experience. From the very start, when we were planning our trip, communicating with Original Travels and deciding on the hotels and activities, everything was handled very professionally. Once we were in the country, everything was very smooth and professional. All our activities, city guides, and visits were ready when we arrived. Each hotel was a local highlight and very well chosen by them. The service... Read more

My husband and I were on a 10 day round trip through Morocco. It was an incredible experience.

From the very start, when we were planning our trip, communicating with Original Travels and deciding on the hotels and activities, everything was handled very professionally.

Once we were in the country, everything was very smooth and professional. All our activities, city guides, and visits were ready when we arrived. Each hotel was a local highlight and very well chosen by them. The service and comfort the hotels provided were exceptional.

On top of that, our driver, Soufiane, was a gem. His gentle and calm demeanor, and his many connections in various places (hotels, restaurants, parking lots, local sellers, etc), as well as local knowledge while driving through the country, was invaluable. 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.

He was also very flexible and stopped anytime we wanted to or saw something that was not in our official itinerary.
It was like individual travel while having a local expert.

We highly recommend KimKim and Original Travels for your personalized, individual trip to Morocco!

Quality of Experience
We had a lovely time with a Moroccan family and shared many personal stories.
Food
The home cooked meal was delicious.
Raelene
Raelene S.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 09, 2023
Was so fun to go behind the doors of the medinas and see how the locals live. Very welcoming family and was able to talk to family that was temporarily staying in Fez because of the earthquake and their experiences. They had a family friend come and do Henna tattoos for us ladies Read more

Was so fun to go behind the doors of the medinas and see how the locals live. Very welcoming family and was able to talk to family that was temporarily staying in Fez because of the earthquake and their experiences. They had a family friend come and do Henna tattoos for us ladies

Quality of Experience
Food
That they shared with us when they had so many extra people to feed was very much appreciated
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Family was so open and inviting
Transport
Sarah
Sarah C.
Singapore | Reviewed on Oct 29, 2023
Enjoyed this activity as we got to learn more about the education system and food culture in Morocco from a local family. Read more

Enjoyed this activity as we got to learn more about the education system and food culture in Morocco from a local family.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
our guide did not know about this activity and we had to remind him about it. We really appreciated the hospitality shown by the host and her family members.
Transport
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Karen G.
Durango, CO | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2023
Our Driver shared with us a visit to his home where we met his mom, dad, cousin, and brother. They were all so gracious and welcoming. Mom prepared an amazing meal with three courses of Moroccan delights. This experience was an honor and highlight of our trip. Read more

Our Driver shared with us a visit to his home where we met his mom, dad, cousin, and brother. They were all so gracious and welcoming. Mom prepared an amazing meal with three courses of Moroccan delights. This experience was an honor and highlight of our trip.

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Andrea
Andrea S.
Shaw, DC | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2023
I’ve done cooking classes all over the world and non as efficient, well organized, and put together as this one. We had a great time! Read more

I’ve done cooking classes all over the world and non as efficient, well organized, and put together as this one. We had a great time!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Maya
Maya F.
Rockville, MD | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2023
Going into a stranger's home for a meal is very questionable endeavor anywhere in the world, but it was great here. Surprisingly enjoyable! The family was very nice, kind, welcoming. They made sure to keep us fed and entertained. It's clear that they host families often and I think we all had a good time. Read more

Going into a stranger's home for a meal is very questionable endeavor anywhere in the world, but it was great here. Surprisingly enjoyable! The family was very nice, kind, welcoming. They made sure to keep us fed and entertained. It's clear that they host families often and I think we all had a good time.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport