Meet Hafida and her family and discover the authentic Berber culture with a meal in their charming traditional home in Sidi Kaouki, 20 km south of Essaouira. Dining with a local family in Essaouira offers a unique opportunity to experience traditional Berber life and share precious moments with Hafida and her generous family.
In addition to savoring delicious and typical Berber dishes, this experience is the perfect chance to bring home an authentic souvenir by purchasing precious argan oil directly from local producers. Of course, you’ll get to taste the argan oil at the end of the meal, accompanied by fresh Berber bread and fragrant mint tea !
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
- Experience available in french and english.
- Approximately 2 hours, excluding transportation (20 minutes each way).
- Open to all.
- Accessible to people with reduced mobility.
- Inclued : mint tea welcome, meal, mineral water, transportation.
- Not included : Tips.
- Option to combine with other experiences at Hafida’s home (Berber bread-making and argan oil production).
PRICES FOR A MEAL WITH A LOCAL FAMILY IN ESSAOUIRA
According to Berber tradition, a large table will be set, and you will share the meal with the family and any other guests present. This experience is not private.
1 person: €30 per person.
2 or more people: €25 per person.
Children aged 4-10: -25%
Children under 4: Free.
Round-trip transfer (mandatory): €40 (for 1 to 4 people) or €55 (for 5 to 7 people), payable once regardless of the number of experiences booked with Hafida and her family.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR BERBER MEAL WITH A LOCAL FAMILY ?
When booking, please specify if you have a particular tajine recipe in mind, the date and time of your choice, your hotel’s name and address, and any allergies or dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten or lactose intolerance…).
You can combine this experience with other workshops at Hafida’s home: Berber bread-making, argan oil production, and/or a Berber cooking class. Let us know at the time of booking !
A few tips to avoid faux pas: In Morocco, men and women shake hands but don’t kiss on the cheek. We eat with the right hand (unless using a fork). Shoes should be removed before stepping on a carpet. Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees, and women should avoid low necklines.
If you prefer to bring a small gift for your hosts instead of leaving a tip, local culinary or artistic specialties from your region are always a good idea.
Hafida and her family sell their own production of argan oil (for culinary and cosmetic use), amlou (a spread made from almonds, honey, and argan oil), and honey. Take the opportunity to buy local and bring quality products back home !
And above all, don’t eat too much before the experience!
THEY TRIED A MEAL WITH A LOCAL FAMILY IN ESSAOUIRA
AND THEY TALK ABOUT IT BETTER THAN WE DO!
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