Authentic Moroccan Cooking Experience with a Local Family in Marrakech

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Step into a traditional riad kitchen in Marrakech and discover the heart of Moroccan cuisine through a hands-on cooking experience with local chefs. Learn how to prepare a fragrant tagine, bake traditional Moroccan bread, and create fresh, flavorful salads while discovering the stories, ingredients, and traditions behind each dish.

Between cooking sessions, enjoy freshly brewed Moroccan mint tea and connect with your hosts before sitting down together to savor the meal you have prepared. Classes are small, interactive, and beginner-friendly, with instruction available in English and French.

Founded by Abdou, who grew up in the Atlas Mountains, our team is passionate about sharing Moroccan food and culture while supporting women in Atlas Mountain villages. Come hungry, leave with new recipes, lasting memories, and perhaps a few new friends.

Menu

Choose your preferred menu when booking:

Vegetarian Menu

• Moroccan tagine with seasonal vegetables, saffron, and aromatic spices
• Traditional Moroccan bread
• Fresh Moroccan salad with tomatoes, cucumber, herbs, and olive oil
• Moroccan mint tea ceremony

Meat or Chicken Menu

• Moroccan tagine with vegetables and your choice of tender meat or chicken
• Traditional Moroccan bread
• Fresh Moroccan salad
• Moroccan mint tea ceremony

Note: Allergies and dietary requirements can be accommodated upon request. Please let us know your needs when booking.

Schema

• Welcome & Introduction: Meet your local chefs and discover the fresh ingredients and aromatic Moroccan spices you’ll be using.
• Hands-On Cooking: Cook side-by-side with your hosts as you prepare a traditional tagine, bake Moroccan bread, and make fresh salads step by step.
• Mint Tea & Stories: Learn the traditional Moroccan mint tea pouring ritual and hear stories about local food and traditions while your tagine slowly cooks.
• Enjoy Your Meal: Sit down together and savor the three-course Moroccan meal you prepared.
• Recipe Booklet: Wrap up your experience with a recipe booklet to take home and recreate your favorite dishes.