Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class with a local in marrakech

3 hours 20 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine through an immersive cooking class. Begin your journey at a local market, where you’ll discover fresh ingredients and spices essential to traditional dishes. Under the guidance of a skilled local chef, learn to prepare classic tagine and refreshing salads, all while embracing the rich culinary heritage of Morocco. After cooking, savor the fruits of your labor in a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the warmth of Moroccan hospitality.

Example Menu

Starter

Zaalouk (Eggplant & Tomato Salad)

Starter

Taktouka (Bell Pepper & Tomato Salad)

Starter

Moroccan Carrot Salad

Main

Couscous

Main

Chicken tagine with preserved lemon & olives

Main

Vegetable tajine

Main

Beef tagine with prunes & almonds

Main

Kefta tagine

Dessert

Milk Pastilla (Pastilla Lhalwa)

What's Included

Discover Moroccan Flavors
Hands-On Cooking With the Chef
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Dinner
Warm Moroccan Welcome & Mint Tea & water
lunch

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick-up starts approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Guests staying inside the Medina will be picked up from their riad or a nearby meeting point.
Guests staying outside the Medina will meet at La Mamounia Hotel.
The exact pick-up time and location will be confirmed one day before the activity.

What to expect

During this experience, you will meet at a central meeting point and travel together to a beautiful villa in the Palmeraie. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed with traditional Moroccan mint tea and discover the flavors and stories behind Moroccan cuisine.

You’ll learn about local spices and ingredients, then choose a classic dish to prepare — such as Tagine, Couscous, or Seffa. With guidance from an experienced Moroccan cook, you’ll chop, season, and cook your dish step-by-step using authentic home-style techniques.

After cooking, you’ll enjoy your homemade meal together in a warm family atmosphere. Expect delicious food, cultural stories, tea rituals, and beautiful memories. You will leave with recipes, new cooking skills, and a true taste of Moroccan hospitality.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
Supplied by Full Day Villa Experience with Heated Pool-Quad-Dinner Show

Tags

Dining Experiences
Cooking Classes
Lunch
Dinner
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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