Marrakech Cooking Class Ourika Valley Garden Lunch and Pool

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Escape the city to a farm-to-table experience in the Ourika Valley. Pick your own organic ingredients, cook classic Moroccan dishes with a local host, and enjoy lunch in a peaceful garden by the pool with Atlas Mountain views.

Example Menu

Starter

Moroccan Mint Tea & Local Welcome Snacks

Fresh Moroccan mint tea served on arrival, sometimes with local bread, olive oil, olives, or seasonal small bites.

Starter

Moroccan Salad Selection

A variety of traditional cooked or fresh Moroccan salads prepared with seasonal vegetables and local spices.

Main

Chicken or Vegetable Tagine

A classic Moroccan tagine prepared during the cooking class with traditional spices, vegetables, and preserved olives depending on availability

Dessert

seasonal Fruit or Moroccan Dessert

A simple seasonal dessert such as fresh fruit, Moroccan pastries, or a local sweet depending on the day.

Dessert

Optional drink

Water and Moroccan Tea

What's Included

All fresh ingredients (from the garden)
Hotel/Riad pickup and drop-off (Marrakech)
Access to a private villa swimming pool
Mint tea and Moroccan pastries
Air-conditioned transportation
Traditional Moroccan meal (tajine, couscous, bread)
Hands-on Moroccan cooking class with local chef
Personal expenses
Alcoholic drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

please meet your driver/guide in front of Hôtel Tazi, at the main entrance on Passage Prince Moulay Rachid.

Please be ready 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time and keep your phone/WhatsApp available, as the driver may contact you shortly before arrival.

OR
Meeting point
Hôtel Tazi

Please meet your driver/guide in front of Hôtel Tazi, at the main entrance on Passage Prince Moulay Rachid, Marrakech. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time and keep your phone/WhatsApp available, as the driver may contact you to confirm the exact arrival point.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Travelers will leave the busy streets of Marrakech and enjoy a relaxing food experience in the Ourika Valley, surrounded by mountain scenery and a peaceful garden setting.

On arrival, guests are welcomed with traditional Moroccan mint tea before joining a hands-on cooking class led by a local host. They will learn how to prepare classic Moroccan dishes using fresh ingredients, traditional spices, and simple local techniques.

After the cooking class, guests will sit down to enjoy the meal they helped prepare in the garden. Depending on the season and weather, they can also relax by the pool and enjoy free time before returning to Marrakech.

This experience is designed for travelers who want a calm, authentic Moroccan food experience outside the city, combining cooking, lunch, nature, and relaxation.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Supplied by Morocco Mosaic Tours

Tags

Cooking Classes
On the Water
Swimming
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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