Private Marrakech Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Local Chef

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Enjoy a private market tour and authentic cooking class in a local home with hosts mother and daughter duo, Khmisa and Kawtar. Khmisa, has been a chef for 40 years who specializes in Morrocan cuisine and pastry while her daughter, Kawtar, graduated with a bachelor degree in hospitality and tourism. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your market tour will take place in Old Souk Market where you will buy fresh vegetables and spices for your cooking class, before walking back to the host's home. In their home kitchen, Khmisa will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Moroccan dishes from their family recipes then you will enjoy the meal together after cooking.

• Cooking lesson in a local home
• Introduction to Morocco's culture and cuisine
• 100% private activity
• Experience Moroccan hospitality in a residential Rue Bab Doukkala neighborhood
• Vegetarian and gluten free options available

Example Menu

Starter

Moroccan starters

Main

Chicken tajine with vegetables and preserved lemon

Dessert

Pastilla of milk

What's Included

Private market tour and cooking class with your hosts Khmisa and Kawtar
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet Khmisa directly at the riad. The exact Google Maps location link will be shared via WhatsApp. Please Whatsapp your host once the booking is confirmed, you will find her phone number in your ticket, in the 'before you go' section.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Prepare a shopping list and with basket in hand, visit the Old Souk (market), a short walk away. At the souk, you will witness the hustle and bustle of locals buying groceries, inhale the fragrance of spices used in Moroccan cuisine and interact with vendors as you purchase fresh vegetables and spices for your cooking class. Walk back to your hosts' riad to begin your cooking class using ingredients you purchased at the local market.

Join Khmisa in the kitchen to prepare her favorite family recipes during your hands-on Moroccan cooking class in the heart of Marrakech. You will cook together for about 1.5 hours as you learn to make three authentic Moroccan dishes, a starter, a main dish and a dessert. After cooking, enjoy the authentic Moroccan dishes you helped prepare.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • On days when Kawtar is unavailable, Khmisa will host the experience with another family member, who will assist with translation.
  • They can offer vegetarian and vegan meals upon request if informed in advance.
  • Khmisa will not be joining you for the meal, as she will be busy serving the food and ensuring it is served hot.
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Cooking Classes
Shopping Tours
Walking Tours
Food & Drink
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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