Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class & Market Experience in Marrakech
What Guests Love
- Market tour and fresh ingredients
- Knowledgeable, friendly host
- Hands‑on cooking many dishes
- Authentic flavors and recipes provided
Guests say the experience begins with a lively market walk to select fresh herbs, spices and produce, followed by a hands‑on cooking session where the knowledgeable host guides them through preparing multiple traditional dishes such as tagine, couscous and salads. The class feels welcoming and beginner‑friendly, offering clear explanations and plenty of personal attention. Participants leave with printed recipes and a deeper appreciation of local food culture.
What to Expect
Join Chef Radouan, a Moroccan gastronomy expert with 18 years of experience, for an authentic cooking experience at Andalousia Restaurant in the heart of Marrakesh’s Medina.
Begin your culinary adventure with a guided market tour, where you’ll discover local ingredients and select fresh herbs, spices, and produce used in Moroccan cuisine. Then, head into the traditional kitchen to learn how to prepare beloved Moroccan dishes, including flavorful tagines, couscous, and traditional salads.
Throughout the experience, Chef Radouan and his family will share their culinary knowledge, time-honored techniques, and warm Moroccan hospitality. After cooking together, sit down and enjoy the delicious meal you’ve prepared, surrounded by the flavors and traditions of Morocco.
To complete your experience, you’ll receive authentic recipes to take home, so you can recreate the dishes and share a taste of your Moroccan culinary journey with family and friends.
Meet Your Host
Menu
- Moroccan Spices Workshop: Discover traditional spices and Chef Radouan’s family spice blends
- Moroccan Salads & Appetizers: Choice of 4 traditional Moroccan salads or appetizers
- Main Course: Choice of Chicken Tagine or Traditional Moroccan Couscous
- Dessert: Fresh Moroccan dessert prepared together during the workshop
Schedule
1. Welcome & Moroccan Mint Tea
Meet Chef Radouan at Andalousia Restaurant and enjoy a warm welcome with traditional Moroccan mint tea and introductions.
2. Guided Market Tour
Explore the local market with your host and handpick fresh herbs, vegetables, spices, and other ingredients for your cooking session.
3. Moroccan Spice Workshop
Discover the flavors and aromas of Moroccan cuisine as Chef Radouan introduces you to traditional spices and shares his family’s secret spice blends.
4. Hands-On Cooking Session
Step into the traditional kitchen and prepare a selection of Moroccan salads, followed by your choice of Chicken Tagine or Traditional Couscous, and a fresh dessert.
5. Dining & Wrap-Up
Sit down together in the traditional dining space to enjoy the delicious meal you’ve prepared. Before leaving, receive digital recipe cards so you can recreate the dishes at home.
Meeting Point
- Andalousia Restaurant, located in an easily accessible area of Marrakech’s Medina.
The restaurant is approximately a 10-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa Square and a 7-minute walk from Bahia Palace. It is conveniently accessible by taxi and tourist transport, with no difficult stairs or narrow hidden alleys to navigate.
Additional Information
Confirmation
You will receive the confirmation of your booking within 24 hours.
Free Cancellation
Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.
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