Moroccan cooking class in Essaouira city

5.0
(65 reviews)
Essaouira, Morocco

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

Fluent in French, English, Arabic, and Berber, I love connecting with people and sharing the richness of Moroccan culture, deeply rooted in values of hospitality and generosity.

I offer varied menus including a starter (fresh or cooked), a main course, and a homemade dessert, all prepared using fresh, high-quality, and mostly local ingredients, with a mindful approach to sustainability.

My goal is to offer more than just a cooking class: a unique cultural and culinary experience, filled with warmth and authenticity, that you will remember long after it ends.

I also pay special attention to cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment throughout the entire experience.

Example Menu

Main

Chicken tagine with candied lemon and olives

Slowly simmered with fragrant spices, this dish combines the tenderness of chicken with the tangy flavor of candied lemon and olives.

Main

Chicken tagine with prunes and almonds

Slowly simmered with sweet spices like Ras El Hanout, this dish combines the tenderness of chicken with the sweetness of prunes and the crunch of almonds.

Starter

Zaalouk: grilled eggplant puree

A delicious Moroccan salad with grilled eggplant and simmered tomatoes, with garlic, cumin, paprika and olive oil.

Starter

Shlada machwiya: Moroccan tomato and roasted pepper salad

A tasty Moroccan salad of roasted peppers and tomatoes, seasoned with garlic, cumin, paprika and a drizzle of olive oil.

Starter

Carrots and courgettes with chermoula

A vegetable salad delicately cooked then coated with a chermoula based on garlic, coriander, parsley, cumin, paprika and olive oil.

Main

Couscous

Prepared with light steamed semolina, with seasonal vegetables, meat or chicken, a rich and scented dish with spices.

Main

Rfissa

Prepared with chicken simmered with lentils, onions and spices, Rfissa is served on a bed of crumbled msemen and tasty sauce.

Main

Fish tagine with vegetables

The fish, marinated with chermoula with herbs, garlic and spices, simmers slowly with vegetables: potatoes, carrots, peppers, tomatoes.

Main

Vegetarian tagine

A tasty Moroccan dish of seasonal vegetables and spices: cumin, turmeric, ginger and fresh herbs.

Dessert

Msemen

Famous Moroccan flaky patty, prepared by hand and tasted nature, with honey or salty fillings.

What's Included

Bottled water
WiFi
Participants learn how to make Moroccan mint tea
All recipes will be provided to participants.
Meals
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

You will learn how to prepare iconic Moroccan dishes such as tagine, couscous, pastilla, and rfissa, while discovering the spices that have made this cuisine famous worldwide, including ras el hanout, saffron, cumin, cinnamon, and preserved lemon.

Guided by a Moroccan cooking expert, you will take part in every step of the process: preparing and cutting ingredients, seasoning, learning the secrets of Moroccan spices, and mastering traditional techniques such as slow-cooking a tagine or steaming couscous to perfection.

While your dishes are cooking, relax and enjoy a traditional Moroccan mint tea served with delicious homemade pastries. You will also discover the rituals and know-how behind the preparation and serving of this iconic symbol of Moroccan hospitality.

To conclude this memorable culinary experience, gather around the table and savor the dishes you have prepared together in the warm and authentic atmosphere of a traditional Moroccan home.

A unique culinary journey that invites you to discover Morocco through its flavors, hospitality, and art of living.

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
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Cancellation Policy

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

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