Morocco Cooking Class Tour with local market visit

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

What Makes This Experience Unique?

This isn’t just a cooking class it’s a chance to connect with Zahra and the berber culture, zahora a kind Berber woman who is proud to share her family recipes and stories.

You’ll cook traditional Moroccan dishes together using fresh ingredients , all in a peaceful desert setting.

It’s a experience where you learn more than just food — you’ll discover the warmth of Berber hospitality, hear about life in the Sahara, and enjoy your meal under the palm trees surrounded by nature.

It feels like cooking with family, far from the usual tourist spots, making it a truly special and authentic memory.

Example Menu

Starter

Zaalouk (Smoky Eggplant Salad)

A warm, cooked salad made with roasted eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, and spices. Creamy, smoky, and full of flavor, perfect with bread.

Main

Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon & Olives

A classic Moroccan dish cooked in a clay pot. Tender chicken infused with saffron, ginger, garlic, preserved lemon, and green olives

Dessert

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

Often served with orange blossom water.

Starter

Moroccan saolad

Moroccan meals often begin with a selection of flavorful cooked and raw salads,

Main

Couscous with Seven Vegetables

Steamed semolina served with a rainbow of vegetables in a spiced broth.

Main

Seffa

Sweet couscous or vermicelli with cinnamon, powdered sugar, and almonds.

Main

Rfissa

Rfissa is a traditional Moroccan dish often served during family celebrations or when a woman gives birth. It’s a warming and deeply flavorful

Starter

Moroccan Mint Tea Ceremony

End the experience with a traditional tea preparation — Zahra’s way. Learn how to pour, foam, and enjoy tea the Moroccan Berber style.

Starter

berber bread

learn how you can prepare the berber bread with clay fire

What's Included

Local French & English-speaking Guide and Chef
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

we can meet in dar toda - zagora guest house in zagora this is the location of cooking classes Please arrive 15–30 minutes before the scheduled start time. Free parking available. Transfers from central Zagora can be arranged upon request.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

What You'll Do
Meet Zahra at Dar Toda, a peaceful desert oasis guesthouse in Zagora. Start with Moroccan mint tea, then join her in preparing traditional dishes like tagine, or couscous, fresh salads, and berber homemade bread Made in clay . zahra will show you all the moroccan spices and herbs that she use in her daily cooking life, learn Berber cooking secrets, and enjoy your meal in a beautiful oasis setting. A relaxing and authentic cultural experience in the heart of the desert.

in zagora we have the local market two days per week ( sun and wed ) you can have a tour with zahra in the local market and buy all the vegetables and spices that you will need during you classes

It’s more than a cooking class — it’s a cultural exchange, a moment of peace, and a true taste of Moroccan hospitality.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Dar Toda

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Cooking Classes
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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