Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class

duration

Half Day

Location

Marrakesh

Difficulty

Easy

Group size

20 +

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- Overview :

Step into the heart of Moroccan cuisine with a hands-on cooking class that immerses you in the flavors, techniques, and traditions of this rich culinary heritage. Guided by an experienced local chef, you’ll start your day with a visit to a bustling local market to handpick the freshest ingredients—from fragrant spices to seasonal produce. Back in the kitchen, you’ll roll up your sleeves and dive into the preparation of signature Moroccan dishes such as tagine, couscous, and traditional salads.

This interactive experience not only teaches you how to recreate authentic Moroccan meals but also offers insight into the culture, rituals, and hospitality that define Moroccan food. The day culminates in a shared feast, where you’ll enjoy the dishes you’ve lovingly prepared, accompanied by refreshing mint tea and Moroccan sweets. Ideal for food lovers, curious travelers, and anyone seeking a deeper connection to Moroccan life.

- Highlights :

  • Learn to cook authentic Moroccan dishes under the guidance of a professional local chef

  • Explore a traditional market to select fresh, local ingredients and aromatic spices

  • Prepare iconic recipes such as chicken or lamb tagine, vegetable couscous, and Moroccan salads

  • Discover traditional cooking methods and culinary customs

  • Enjoy a fully immersive, hands-on experience in a warm and welcoming kitchen

  • Share the meal you’ve created with fellow participants around a beautifully set table

  • Savor mint tea and Moroccan pastries to complete your gastronomic journey

  • Gain cultural insight into Moroccan hospitality and daily life

  • Take home a recipe booklet to recreate your favorite dishes

- Tour plan :

Market Visit & Ingredient Selection

Your day begins in Marrakech, where you'll meet your chef and fellow participants. Together, you’ll head to a lively local souk to source the fresh ingredients needed for the day’s menu. As you browse the stalls, your chef will introduce you to the spices, herbs, and produce that form the backbone of Moroccan cuisine.

Cooking Workshop

Return to the cooking venue, typically a traditional riad or countryside kitchen, where the cooking session begins. After a brief overview of the menu, you’ll dive into hands-on preparation—chopping, mixing, seasoning, and cooking alongside your chef. You'll learn key Moroccan techniques, from layering flavors in a tagine to the secrets of perfectly steamed couscous.

Cultural Insights & Shared Meal

Throughout the class, your host will share stories about Moroccan food traditions and how they reflect the country’s deep sense of hospitality. Once the dishes are ready, you’ll sit down to enjoy the meal you've prepared, served with love and Moroccan mint tea.

Farewell & Recipe Booklet

Before saying goodbye, each guest receives a recipe booklet with step-by-step instructions to recreate the meal at home—allowing you to bring the taste of Morocco to your own kitchen.

- Tour Gallery :

- Included / Excluded :

Guided visit to a local market for ingredient shopping

Hands-on cooking workshop with a professional Moroccan chef

Use of all cooking equipment and ingredients

Preparation of a full traditional Moroccan meal (starter, main, dessert)

Traditional Moroccan mint tea and pastries

Refreshments during the class

Transportation to and from the cooking class location

Gratuities for the chef or staff

Personal expenses or additional food and beverages not mentioned

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