Master the Art of Moroccan Cuisine

Discover the secrets of Moroccan cooking in this hands-on culinary experience. Learn to prepare traditional dishes using authentic techniques and fresh local ingredients, then sit down to enjoy the delicious results of your efforts.

Class Highlights

• Shop for ingredients at a traditional Moroccan market
• Learn to prepare a complete Moroccan meal
• Master spice blending and traditional techniques
• Cook classic tagine, Moroccan salads, and desserts
• Take home recipes to recreate dishes at home
• Enjoy your creations in a beautiful setting

Class Experience

Market Visit

Begin with a guided visit to a local souk where your chef will introduce you to the essential ingredients of Moroccan cuisine. Learn about the spices that make Moroccan food unique: cumin, saffron, ras el hanout, preserved lemons, and more.

Cooking Class

Return to the cooking school housed in a beautiful traditional riad. Don your apron and begin preparing a multi-course Moroccan meal. Typical dishes include:

• Moroccan salads (zaalouk, taktouka)
• Traditional tagine (chicken with preserved lemon and olives or lamb with prunes and almonds)
• Fresh bread
• Moroccan pastries or fruit dessert
• Traditional mint tea

Your Meal

Once everything is cooked to perfection, sit down with your fellow chefs to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Your chef will explain the cultural significance of the dishes and share stories about Moroccan food traditions.

What’s Included

• Market tour with chef
• All ingredients and cooking equipment
• Apron (yours to keep)
• Recipe booklet
• Multi-course meal you prepare
• Mint tea and water
• Hotel pickup available

Class Options

Morning classes (9:30 AM – 1:30 PM) and evening classes (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM) available. Vegetarian and dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.