Marrakech Cooking Class – Learn to Cook Moroccan Cuisine

Dive into the flavors of Morocco with a hands-on cooking class in Marrakech. Learn how to prepare traditional Moroccan dishes such as tajine, couscous, pastilla, and msemen (Moroccan pancakes) under the guidance of a local chef. This experience is not just about food—it’s about culture, traditions, and Moroccan hospitality.

Whether you’re a beginner or a food enthusiast, this class will give you the skills to recreate Moroccan recipes at home and unforgettable memories of Marrakech.

Highlights

• Visit a local market with your chef to shop for fresh ingredients. Discover Moroccan spices and their cultural importance.
• Learn to prepare authentic Moroccan dishes (tajine, salads, bread, pastries). Enjoy mint tea and Moroccan hospitality in a local kitchen or riad.
• End the class by sharing the meal you’ve cooked.

Itinerary

Morning Option (≈9:30 AM – 2:00 PM) Pick-up from your hotel/riad in Marrakech.

Guided visit to a local souk (market) to buy seasonal vegetables, herbs, and spices. Introduction to Moroccan cuisine and traditions.

Hands-on cooking lesson: learn to cook tajine, prepare Moroccan salads, and bake traditional bread.

Enjoy your freshly prepared meal together.

Afternoon Option (≈3:30 PM – 7:30 PM)

Same program, ideal for those who want a cultural evening with dinner.

What’s Included

✔ Pick-up & drop-off from hotel/riad

✔ Local chef or professional cooking instructor

✔ Market visit & ingredient shopping

✔ All cooking equipment & ingredients

✔ Traditional Moroccan tea ceremony

✔ Lunch or dinner (what you cook)

Not Included

❌ Alcoholic drinks (can be added on request)

❌ Personal expenses

❌ Tips (optional)

Dishes You Might Learn to Cook

🥘 Chicken tajine with preserved lemon & olives

🥕 Vegetable couscous

🥗 Moroccan zaalouk (eggplant salad)

🫓 Msemen or traditional bread

🍵 Mint tea preparation

🍮 Pastilla or Moroccan pastries (in some classes)

Good to Know

Classes are small-group or private for a personalized experience. Vegetarian & vegan options available.

Recipes are usually shared, so you can cook them again at home.

Why Book This Experience?

This is more than a cooking lesson—it’s a cultural immersion. You’ll not only taste Moroccan cuisine but learn its secrets and traditions from locals. Perfect for food lovers, couples, and families.