MARKET COOKING CLASSES IN MOROCCO
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 8 market cooking classes in Morocco justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Join Kawtar, Khmisa, and their cooking team for a market walk and hands-on Moroccan meal in an intimate Medina riad. You’ll shop for fresh ingredients, learn the mint tea ritual, prepare 3 to 6 dishes, eat together, and receive recipes by email.
“Food was so good and then women running our class were great!”
Meet Chef Khmisa and Kawtar near Bab Doukkala Mosque for a market walk, mint-tea ritual, and hands-on Moroccan cooking class. You will shop for fresh ingredients in a local souk, prepare starters, a main course, and dessert, then sit down to share the meal. Vegetarian and vegan menus are available.
“Simple - well organised and collaborative - a fun 'hands on experience' - we made special memories and tasty dishes”
Meet the Flavors of Marrakech team near the BIM store, shop a local market on the morning session, then cook tagines, salads, sides, dessert, and tea with guides such as Leyla, Kaoutar, Fatima, or Fatiha. Eat your meal in the salon and receive the recipes by email.
“This tour and cooking class was amazing. And the food we all cooked was authentic Moroccan food that was delicious. We highly recommend this tour and we will do it gain if we return to Marrakech.”
Meet Fatiha, Fatima, Saida, or Inez at Flavors of Marrakech for a four-hour cooking class capped at 10 people. Morning sessions add a local market visit, followed by hands-on preparation of Moroccan dishes, tea, coffee, recipes, and a shared meal.
“What a fun experience! We went to the local market to buy fresh ingredients before preparing a full course meal. The experts were great at sharing their knowledge and recipes!”
Meet Yassine and Amal at Dar Sunrise, choose Moroccan dishes, shop for fresh ingredients three minutes away, then cook and eat together in a family home. The 210-minute class suits meat eaters and vegetarians, with recipes sent afterward and groups limited to 10.
“This cooking class was AMAZING. The riad was very cute, we were taught how to make cous cous and taktouka with fresh ingredients we bought together at the supermarket. I’m vegetarian and I had no problem with this activity. Highly recommended!”
Meet near Fez’s Blue Gate, shop with a local host for fresh ingredients, then cook in a Medina family home. Hosts such as Kenza, Doha, Naima, and Soukaina teach Moroccan dishes, spice use, mint tea, and market customs before a shared meal.
“Doha and her mother were the most amazing guides! So knowledgeable about all things Moroccan culture. We went to their house where we were treated like family and ended up spending much longer than planned there due to the brilliant conversations we were having. I can definitely recommend this to anyone looking for an authentic cooking class. We were taken through the food markets to pick up fresh produce and they even helped me buy some cinammon for myself and made sure I got a good price. Also gave amazing recommendations for hammans, restaurants and day trips which she has personally been to. And don’t forget getting to try some…”
Join Inas and her family in Casablanca for a four-hour food and culture experience. Shop for fresh ingredients at a neighborhood souk, learn to prepare tagine, couscous, or pastilla, and make mint tea with Moroccan sweets. Vegetarian and vegan guests are welcome.
“This was a great experience to learn more about Moroccan life. I came away with a better understanding of the culture and food of Morocco. The woman who ran the event was warm and insightful. We shopped for vegetables and spices at Read more”
Meet Chamsi in Casablanca’s Hay El Hana neighborhood for tea or a welcome drink, a guided market visit, and a hands-on cooking class in her home. Shop for fresh ingredients, prepare a seasonal Moroccan meal with dessert and wine, and choose lunch or dinner. Vegetarian meals are available.
“A great experience and would highly recommend to anyone wanting a hands on experience. The market tour was great and Chamsi, Badi and Sami were wonderful hosts. Thank you for a wonderful day..”
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