Moroccan Cooking Classes – A Culinary Journey Your Clients Will Never Forget

One of the most immersive and memorable experiences travelers can have in Morocco is a hands on Moroccan Cooking Classes. It is more than a meal. Besides, it is a window into the country’s culture, hospitality, and rich culinary traditions.

That is why we are proud to offer Moroccan cooking classes as an add-on or centerpiece to any of our Morocco travel packages.

Where We Offer in our Moroccan Cooking Classes

• Marrakech: Classes in riads near Jemaa el-Fnaa or in the Palmeraie

• Fes: Authentic experiences in the medina

• Chefchaouen: Small-group classes with blue city views

• Essaouira : Seafood-focused coastal cooking options

Choose Your Cooking Class

 Tagine Class – Moroccan Cooking Classes

The tagine is Morocco’s most famous dish, slow-cooked to perfection in a conical clay pot. In this class, guests will:

• Visit a local market to choose fresh meat (chicken, lamb, or beef) or vegetables

• Learn to balance spices like ras el hanout, cumin, turmeric, and saffron

• Prepare and cook a traditional tagine – options include:

  • Chicken with preserved lemon and olives

  • Lamb with prunes and almonds

  • Vegetable tagine (vegan-friendly)

• Serve the tagine with traditional khobz (Moroccan bread)

• Enjoy the meal together on a rooftop or courtyard

 Couscous Class – The Friday Tradition

Couscous is the national dish of Morocco, traditionally served every Friday for family lunch. This class focuses on the art of steaming light, fluffy couscous and pairing it with a rich stew.

Guests will learn:

• How to properly steam couscous

• To prepare a seven-vegetable couscous with chickpeas

• Regional variations (Meknès, Fes, or Sahara-style couscous)

• To make the spicy tomato sauce (marka) that accompanies it

 Berber Pizza Class – Moroccan Cooking Classes

Berber pizza (known locally as m’semen or madfouna) comes from Morocco’s Sahara and Atlas Mountain regions. It’s a stuffed, oven-baked flatbread – hearty, flavorful, and completely unique.

In this fun, hands-on class, guests will:

• Make the dough from scratch (whole wheat or white flour)

• Stuff it with spiced ground meat or vegetables, onions, peppers, and cheese

• Seal and bake it in a traditional wood-fired oven or clay tannour

• Serve it with a side of Moroccan salad and amlou (argan nut butter)

Time of Cooking Class:

The duration of cooking classes in Morocco starts from 2 hours to 3 hours. Depends on the Meal that you are preparing to be ready to try it at the end.