Foodies consider Morocco as heaven, and what better way to discover its grand culinary delights than on a road trip. Car rental in Morocco is, by far and wide, the best method to travel across vibrant cities, historic medinas, and rustic villages. From the savory spices of Marrakech down to the refreshing flavors of the Atlantic coast, here is how to go on the ultimate tour as a food enthusiast when you rent a car in Morocco.
Create your food tour in Marrakech, where vibrant souks and pungent smells meet each of your senses. End at Jemaa el-Fnaa, the busy main square, for hot-off-the-grill meats, fried sardines, and zaalouk, a smoky eggplant salad. You would also need to taste the classic lamb tagine, made with dates, almonds, and spices, slow-cooked in clay over a coal fire. This is the place to sample the iconic Moroccan mint tea, elegantly poured.
From Marrakech, take the drive to Casablanca, with its mix of Moroccan and European influences. Better known for its shoreline along the Atlantic, Casablanca seafood is unparalleled. Stop for lunch at a local seafood restaurant, serving up harira-a very thick Moroccan soup-or grilled sardines, another of their local specialties. It is absolutely necessary to visit the fish market to taste newly captured products from the sea, cooked on the spot.
Next stop north is culinary enlightenment waiting to happen in Fes. Nicknamed Morocco's culinary capital, Fes boasts some of the most iconic things in the country. Take a wander through the medina and indulge in the sweet and savory pie classically made with pigeon meat, almonds, and cinnamon, wrapped in crunchy pastry that is pastilla. Round off the meal with fresh pastries from a local Moroccan bakery like chebakia or sfenj, both so good paired with Moroccan mint tea.
Just an hour away from Fes, Meknes will offer yet another culinary experience. This region is known for wine production, so vineyards dot the countryside, mingled with olive farms. A tour through one of these vineyards, to taste Moroccan wines paired with locally pressed olive oil and fresh bread, is a refreshing sight-a very welcome relief after so many heavier dishes found in the larger cities.
Conclude your tour in Chefchaouen, the "Blue City," that lies at the heart of the Rif Mountains. This city is very famous for its beautiful blue streets, and its cuisine is lighter. It includes fresh vegetables, grilled meat, and local cheeses. One dish to try here for sure is bessara, a warm fava bean soup comforting to the core on cool mountain nights.
The flavors of Morocco change with the region, and taking a road trip is the best way to get them all in. From the Tagines of Marrakech to the Bessara of Chefchaouen, this journey will have you taste a bit of Morocco's soul with every stop. For a safe and convenient road trip opt for a Casablanca rent a car from OneClickDrive- the leading car rental marketplace in Morocco.
