Traditional Moroccan and Berber cooking classes

5.0
(48 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Fluent in French, English, Arabic and Berber, I love communicating and passing on the values of my Moroccan culture, based on sharing and respect. I offer varied menus with fresh or cooked starters, main courses and home-made desserts. I use fresh, quality produce, mainly local, to reduce my carbon footprint.
My priorities are to satisfy my customers, to share a tasty pleasure and an unforgettable moment in a typically Moroccan atmosphere.
I pay particular attention to cleanliness and hygiene throughout my cooking classes.

Example Menu

Main

Vegetarian tajine

Dish made with seasonal vegetables with Moroccan spices and olive oil.

Main

Vegetarian or meat couscous (chicken or lamb)

Wheat semolina couscous with seven vegetables: squash, carrots, zucchini, onions, tomatoes, green cabbage, turnips, chickpeas, with or without chicken.

Main

Tajine DE boulettes DE sardines

A tasty tagine based DE tomato sauce and DE sardines EN pellets, picked up with Moroccan spices.

Main

Moroccan soup (Lahrira)

A complete traditional dish with or without meat, chickpeas, lentils, celery, parsley, coriander, tomatoes, faeces, vermicelli, etc.

Main

Tajine DE chicken with candied lemon and olives

Main

Tajine DE chicken with prunes and almonds

Starter

Zaalouk or grilled eggplant puree

Starter

Shlada machwiya: Moroccan DE tomatoes and roasted peppers salad

Starter

Carrots and courgettes with chermoula

What's Included

Bottled water
EN French and English recipes provided to participants
Participants learn how to prepare Moroccan mint tea
Moroccan cakes
Wifi access
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet next to the Pharmacie de la plage, avenue Princesse Lalla Amina, Essaouira

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Moroccan and Berber cooking course program:

Participants are welcomed in a Moroccan setting and immersed in Moroccan tradition and culture.

Presentation of the day's program over Moroccan cakes and mint tea, from which you will learn the secrets of preparation.

Introduction to recipes and spices

Presentation of selected recipes (tajine, or couscous, or pastilla, Moroccan salads, etc.).

Presentation of traditional spices and condiments and explanation of their role in Moroccan cuisine (ras el hanout, cumin, saffron, cinnamon, preserved lemon, olives, etc.).

Preparing the main course: Participants are involved in every stage of preparation, from chopping ingredients to seasoning.

Specific cooking techniques according to recipe: simmered tajine, steamed couscous, crispy pastilla.

Preparation of Moroccan salads: Preparation of classic salads such as carrot salad with chermoula, eggplant zaalouk or taktouka.

Participants sit down to enjoy the dish they've prepared together.

Discuss recipes and Moroccan culture.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Supplied by Essaouira Cooking Class

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Cancellation Policy

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

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