Morocco · WORKSHOPS
Zellij cutting, pottery, leather and the argan presses that women’s co-operatives still run by hand. These 15 are priced by session and clear about how much you make versus watch, and what you take home.
Learn to make Moroccan tagine, salad, and cinnamon oranges in a working Marrakech restaurant, with mint tea, transfers, lunch, and a certificate.
“Incredible experience, authentic cooking with great guides and to top it off - a stellar driver in Mourad, who helped me plan the rest of my week! Thanks to all involved”
Cook Moroccan dishes with local women, shop a Marrakech souk, learn mint tea ritual, and enjoy a generous meal for $40.
“Food was so good and then women running our class were great!”
Cook six Moroccan dishes with Hassan and Ahmed, shop a Marrakesh market, learn mint tea, and enjoy a shared feast for $47.
“10/10 ✨️ Best way to immerse yourself in the culture. We had such a fabulous experience with our local guide who taught us how to cook 4 types of tagines & 2 side dishes. Friendly & well thought out experience. I particularly loved the Moroccan tea experience before we began to cook. One not to miss!”
Shop Marrakech’s local souk with Chef Khmisa, learn Moroccan recipes in her Medina home, then share a fresh three-course meal.
“Enjoyed this cooking class very! Learned a lot about seasoning and cooking the Moroccan way. The food was delicious. Laila said she would send all the recipes, but I haven’t received them yet. Please send. :)”
Cook Moroccan dishes with Chef Laila in Marrakech, shop for spices, learn tea and tagine skills, then enjoy a generous three-course meal.
“Great experience highly recommend. The food was great. The chef was entertaining enjoyed seeing their family too.”
Shape clay, try a pottery wheel, and enjoy mint tea at Atelier Lamsaty in Marrakech, a friendly two-hour workshop for beginners.
“We had such an amazing time being shown how to make pottery! It was such a great experience. The staff are very welcoming and accommodating! They explained everything and if we were unsure they helped. We also used the pottery machine which was so fun! Would definitely recommend if you’re ever wanting to give pottery a try!”
Cook tagine, Moroccan salads, dessert, and spices with a local family in Marrakech for a hands-on four-hour meal and cultural lesson.
“Great experience! Friendly and enthusiastic chef! Super authentic experience and amazing food! Highly recommend!”
Cook tagine, Moroccan bread, salads, and tea in a local Marrakech home with Abdo, then share a fresh meal and take home the recipes.
“Super cookery class at a very basic level to make tagines and salads - super tasty, very informative and fun for our family. Our group was 12 which was well accommodated for prep and eating and doing this in the chef’s house made the experience even more enjoyable than say a cookery school.”
Cook Moroccan tagine at La Maison Arabe in Marrakech with local chefs, tea ritual, flatbread, fresh ingredients, and a choice of one or three hours.
“Highly recommend! We took the three hour class and made two appetizers and an entree. Also was served dessert, handmade bread and tea. Our instructor Muhammad and the staff were kind and helpful throughout the course. The location is also very beautiful and scenic. The perfect group activity.”
Cook tagine, couscous, salads, and mint tea with Chef Hassan after a local market visit in Marrakech. A hands-on class for up to nine.
“Do not miss this one ! From start to finish, it was professional and well organized with clear instructions. The results were delicious !”
Cook chicken tajine, shop Marrakech souks, learn Moroccan spices, and eat in a family riad during this practical four-hour class.
“Great activity and hospitality! Our cooking teachers were very helpful and made this activity a great local Marrakech experience”
Learn to surf in Essaouira with patient instructors, quality gear, beginner-friendly waves, hot showers, lockers, and two hours in the water.
“Really great instructors - very helpful and patient and enthusiastic Took a while to sort starting but got a full two hours still Quite hard to find the surf shop - it’s in front of a hotel not on seafront”
Learn Moroccan cooking at La Maison Arabe in Marrakech with tea, bread, tagine, local spices, personal workstations, and a tasting.
“It was so much fun to take this cooking class. Mohammad was very knowledgeable and we learnt about spices used in Moroccan cuisine quite a bit. The tajine we cooked was so tasty and I am looking forward to making it at home. This was an absolute A+++ experience.”
Learn Moroccan tea, shop for fresh ingredients, and cook tagine with Chef Najla in her Marrakech home during this warm, hands-on class.
“Great experience, very friendly and fun. We made delicious tagine and sides and enjoyed it together as a group. Definitely worth anyone visiting Marrakech.”
Shop Marrakech’s souq with a local guide, cook chicken tajine and Moroccan salads, then enjoy lunch and mint tea in a peaceful riad.
“What a lovely lady! She was so kind and it was very special to be able to experience the food stalls as a local, buying ingredients before heading back and being guided through our cooking step by step to create something beautifully tasty. She was so generous with her tiRead more”
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