Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class in Marrakech with a Local Chef

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesArabic, English, French

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Enjoy an authentic cooking class in a local home with hosts Khmisa who's been a chef for 40 years and she specializes in Morrocan cuisine and pastry. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Khmisa will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Moroccan dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's Marrakech home.

• Cooking lesson in a local home with a chef who worked for several renowned hotels in the cities of Rabat and Marrakech
• Introduction to Morocco's culture and cuisine
• Experience Moroccan hospitality in a residential Rue Bab Doukkala neighborhood
• Vegetarian options available

Options

Cooking class and lunch

Cooking class and dinner

What's included

Small-group cooking class with your host Khmisa
Gratuities
Coffee and/or Tea

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Your Marrakech dining experience takes place in a traditional Moroccan riad in the heart of the Medina (old city). Their riad is a 10-minute walk from the central square, Jemaa el-Fnaa. You will be welcomed with traditional Moroccan mint tea while your host shares stories of Moroccan cuisine and culture.

Later join Khmisa in the kitchen to prepare her favorite family recipes during your hands-on Moroccan cooking class in the heart of Marrakech. You will cook together for about 1.5 hours as you learn to make three authentic Moroccan dishes, a starter, a main dish and a dessert. After cooking, enjoy the authentic Moroccan dishes you helped prepare.

Enjoy an authentic home-cooked Moroccan meal that might include Moroccan appetizers and chicken tajine with vegetables and preserved lemon. You will end your meal with pastilla, a dessert made with milk and almonds.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet Khmisa directly at the riad. The exact Google Maps location link will be shared via WhatsApp. Please Whatsapp your host once the booking is confirmed, you will find her phone number in your ticket, in the 'before you go' section.

End point

Please meet Khmisa directly at the riad. The exact Google Maps location link will be shared via WhatsApp. Please Whatsapp your host once the booking is confirmed, you will find her phone number in your ticket, in the 'before you go' section.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
They can offer vegetarian and vegan meals upon request if informed in advance.
On days when Kawtar is unavailable, Khmisa will host the experience with another family member, who will assist with translation.
Khmisa will not be joining you for the meal, as she will be busy serving the food and ensuring it is served hot.
This is a small-group, non-private experience.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.