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.
