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Chamsi says that coming to Morocco can be overwhelming – in a good way! Chamsi is an Algerian-Canadian, married to a Moroccan. She learned the ins and outs of Moroccan cooking from the best home cook she knows – her mother in law, Lala Naima. They believe that true, authentic Moroccan food is best when prepared at home and she is excited to share her recipes with travelers.
- Discover Casablanca with our excursions from the port to a local home, for a private Moroccan cooking class
- Roll up your sleeves and help prepare a Moroccan meal in a local's home
- Enjoy a home cooked Moroccan meal served with local wine and dessert
- Experience a taste of true Moroccan cuisine and dive into the country's wonderful culture with this welcoming local!
- Vegetarian, halal and kosher options available, on request
- Port transfers are included in your Casablanca Shore Excursion
Example Menu
Starter
Moroccan salad
Tchackchouka (roasted bell pepper salad) or zaalouk (eggplant salad)
Main
Tagine
Lamb/beef/chicken tagine with seasonal vegetables
Main
Couscous
Main
Grilled fish/seafood
Marinated and grilled seafood or Moroccan lemon chicken with olives or camel burger
Dessert
Dessert
Milk pastilla or oranges with cinnamon or Moroccan cookies
Dessert
A glass of local wine or beer
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your tour departs from the Casablanca port shuttle drop-off point located across from the Hyatt Regency in Casablanca. The address is PI. des Nations Unies, Casablanca 20000. To get to the meeting point, please use the free shuttle bus from the cruise pier. The local representative will be standing by the bus shuttle drop off point and will be holding a placard that says "Traveling Spoon". You will be driven 20 minutes to a home located in the Hay El Hana neighborhood of Casablanca, where your experience will take place. After completing the experience, you will be returned to the shuttle station.
What to expect
Join Chamsi and her family for an authentic Moroccan cooking class and meal at their lovely Casablanca home. This is the perfect way to dig beneath the surface and connect with local Moroccan food and life in a personal and meaningful way!
You’ll cook together for about an hour before sitting down to enjoy the dishes you helped prepare. Some preparation for your meal might be done in advance.
Chamsi prepares typical home-style dishes that are seasonal and often feature Casablanca’s local seafood. Chamsi can prepare a wonderful vegetarian meal, meat is halal or can also buy kosher meat, so be sure to ask if you have any special dietary requests at least a week in advance.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Vegetarian, halal and kosher options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Menu may vary depending on the season. If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Private, personalized experience
- Your Casablanca Shore Excursion includes a private, hands-on Moroccan cooking class, a glass of local alcohol and port pick-up and drop off (pick up and drop off is from the Casablanca port shuttle drop-off point located across from the Hyatt Regency in Casablanca).
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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