1-day itinerary

Marrakech Vegetarian Food Itinerary - Meat-Free in the Red City

Moroccan cooking is unexpectedly generous to vegetarians, built on vegetables, pulses, bread and salads, and Marrakech is an easy place to eat meat-free. This day threads vegetable tagines, zaalouk and street snacks through the medina and Gueliz.

City: Marrakech
Length: 1 day
Style: Day-by-day eating plan

The plan, day by day

Follow it in order, morning to night — each day builds on the last.

Morning to Night - A Meat-Free Day in Marrakech

1

Morning

Breakfast on msemen with amlou and a bowl of bissara, the fava-bean soup, near the Riad Zitoun.
2

Late morning

Graze the souks for dried fruit, nuts and olives, and taste zaalouk, the smoky aubergine dip.
3

Lunch

A seven-vegetable tagine and a spread of Moroccan salads at a medina restaurant.
4

Afternoon

Mint tea and almond pastries on a rooftop over Jemaa el-Fnaa.
5

Evening

Vegetable couscous and lentil or chickpea dishes at the Jemaa el-Fnaa stalls, skipping the grills.

Practical tips

Confirm dishes are cooked without meat stock, as some vegetable tagines and soups use it.
Zaalouk, taktouka, bissara, lentils and Moroccan salads are reliable, delicious meat-free staples.
The Jemaa el-Fnaa stalls offer vegetable couscous, salads and fried potato cakes alongside the grills.
A vegetarian cooking class is an easy way to learn the vegetable side of Moroccan cuisine hands-on.
To arrange a guided food walk with a local host, message WhatsApp wa.me/212701664704 or call +212 701 664 704.

Frequently asked questions

Is Marrakech easy for vegetarians?

Yes. Vegetable tagines, zaalouk, taktouka, bissara, lentils, couscous and countless salads make meat-free eating easy, though it helps to confirm dishes are not cooked with meat stock.

What is zaalouk?

Zaalouk is a smoky cooked salad of aubergine and tomato seasoned with garlic, cumin and paprika, eaten warm or cold with bread. It is a vegetarian staple across Morocco.

Can I eat vegetarian at the Jemaa el-Fnaa stalls?

Yes. Alongside the grills you will find vegetable couscous, salads, lentils, fried potato cakes and soups, so there is plenty to choose from without meat.

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