Field to Table Essaouira
An immersive organic dining experience
Authentic Moroccan food with a modern twist. Guests eat al fresco under a Bedouin tent in the beautiful farm garden.
Visit this pioneering local organic farm for a unique “field to table” experience. Located just outside Essaouira, approx. 30-mins drive – it really is the perfect place to stop en route to Marrakech. Guests can wander around the farm to learn about Khalid’s permaculture techniques. Kids will love harvesting the fresh produce (with a little supervision!) Even fussy eaters will enjoy tasting the seasonal ingredients they helped to pick. Guests are hosted in the farm’s stunning gardens where they will be served a sumptuous, freshly prepared family style feast.
Organic farming is a very new concept in Morocco and our friend is pioneering this important process. This is an unusual opportunity to enjoy a Berber feast on the farm. All fresh produce is organically grown on our friend Khalid's Bbio organic farm and picked just moments before it's served to you. It literally doesn't get any fresher or cleaner than this. 100% organic, non-GM ingredients. Perfect for family, friends and travellers with young families and those who really care about what they eat.
Open every Sunday (set menu). Week day dining is strictly for private bookings of 4 people or more (by request only).
Organic “Field to Table” Lunch
Price: 500dh per head (min. 4 people booking)
Enjoy hearty and delicious Berber family-style lunch al fresco. Brunch can also be accommodated if you prefer. The menu changes weekly for the Sunday set menu, contact us for the current week’s menu. For private dining guests, there is no menu – your host will harvest then prepare only the freshest seasonal produce and other homegrown ingredients which will inspire the meal.
What to expect…
Lunch is very typical of the Berber style of hosting, extremely generous portions. Come hungry and be ready to eat – a lot!
Typically guests can expect freshly baked homemade bread, organic seasonal veggies, imaginative salads, fruit, free range eggs and organic corn fed chicken, BBQ meat or fresh fish from the catch of the day. Followed by dessert and Moroccan tea with 7 herbs.
Optional Extras: Fruit juice or soft drinks (bottled water is included with lunch)
BYOB: Guests are welcome to bring their own bottle of wine or beers but alcohol is not served on the farm by your host.
Organic Welcome Baskets
Price: 500dh per basket (seasonal, contents vary)
Perfect for self catering guests staying in our medina guesthouses. Delivered fresh from the farm – locally grown, organic seasonal produce: free range eggs, seasonal fruit and veggies, local honey and argan or olive oil. Pre-order only.
Picked to order: Please provide Emma with any special requests or dietary restrictions. All produce is seasonal, we will try to accommodate requests but sometimes it may not be possible to accommodate.
Family Style
Lunch on the farm is a laidback and relaxed affair. Food is served in an authentic Berber way – family style sharing platters eaten al fresco. Dress for comfort so you can enjoy the outdoors and the meals are incredibly generous. You may even wish to have to cheeky snooze in the gardens afterwards!
“We visited the farm… a remarkable man doing wonderful work. A pioneer in this region for clean growing, it was inspiring to meet Khalid and eat his food.”
– Marty
“A lovely escape into the Moroccan countryside for the most delicious brunch. Everything was homemade. We had a walk around the organic farm, Khalid explained about his farming methods, all very inspiring. It’s so beautiful, colourful Moroccan rugs and tables set up in the garden. A real treat! Highly recommend if you are driving to Marrakech – the perfect stop off!”
– Ella
BYOB
Alcohol is not served on the farm but you are more than welcome to bring your own booze. Please be respectful of your hosts and other diners.
Make a Booking
Bespoke for Clients
Sunday Set Menu: 300dh per head
Private “Field to Table” Dining: 500dh per head (min. 4 people booking)
Private dining is only available to Castles in the Sand clients. Please contact Emma for concierge service.
Non-Resident Clients (Sundays Only)
Sunday Set Menu: 300dh per head
If you would like to book a table for Sunday lunch at the farm, please get in touch with us.
“Thank you for a fantastic lunch and visit to the farm. It was an absolute highlight of the trip – the best food by far, a beautiful environment and we all really appreciated hearing about your journey with the farm and your practices. Thanks again.”
– Tim
Family Style
Lunch on the farm is a laidback and relaxed affair. Food is served in an authentic Berber way – family style sharing platters eaten al fresco. Dress for comfort so you can enjoy the outdoors and the meals are incredibly generous. You may even wish to have to cheeky snooze in the gardens afterwards!
“By far the best food we’ve tasted in Morocco (and we’ve tasted a lot!) Absolutely spoilt for choice as a veggie too. The most beautiful, relaxing spot for lunch. The free-range kids loved exploring Khalid’s farm, who was kind enough to let them visit the donkeys and chickens. This is a definite ‘must do’ for any clean eating foodie.”
– Molly
