Meet Hafida and her family and discover the authenticity of Berber culture over a traditional meal in their charming home in Sidi Kaouki, 20 km south of Essaouira. Sharing a meal with a local family in Essaouira is a unique opportunity to experience traditional Berber life and share meaningful moments with Hafida and her family, who are warm and welcoming.
In addition to enjoying delicious, traditional Berber dishes, this experience is also the perfect opportunity to take home an authentic souvenir by purchasing precious argan oil directly from local producers. Of course, you will also get to taste this argan oil at the end of the meal, served with fresh Berber bread and fragrant mint tea.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
- Experience available in French and English.
- About 1 hour. Available only as an add-on to the Berber bread-making or argan oil-making workshop.
- Open to all.
- Accessible to people with reduced mobility.
- Included: Salad, Tajine, and tasting of Amlou, honey, and Argan oil, plus mineral water.
- Not included : Transportation, tips.
PRICES FOR THE BERBER MEAL
AT A LOCAL HOME 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.
Price: €25 per person.
Children aged 4 to 10: -25%.
Children under 4: Free.
Round-trip transfer (mandatory): €50 (from 1 to 4 people) or 60€ (from 5 to 7 people) and €70 (from 8 to 14 people) to be paid only once, whatever the number of experiences booked with Hafida and her family. Extra charge for outlying hotels.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR BERBER MEAL AT A LOCAL HOME
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…).
This meal is offered only in conjunction with another workshop at Hafida’s home, either the Berber bread workshop or the Argan oil workshop, and is available immediately before or after the experience.
A few tips to avoid cultural misunderstandings: In Morocco, men and women shake hands but don’t kiss on the cheek. We eat with the right hand (except when 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'd prefer to bring your hosts a small gift instead of leaving a tip, culinary or artisanal specialties from your region are always a good choice.
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 THE MEAL WITH THE LOCAL FAMILY IN ESSAOUIRA
AND THEY SAY IT BETTER THAN WE DO!