Morocco · WORKSHOPS
The 15 best workshops & classes you can book right now, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Start at the top and work down.
Learn to cook Moroccan tajine in Marrakech with a professional chef, hotel pickup, mint tea, lunch, and a certificate for $31.
“Mourad was very a kind chef, the time was good and the food was great. We learned a lot about cooking with the tagine.”
Shop Marrakech’s local souk, learn Moroccan tea and prepare traditional tagines, salads, and dessert in an intimate riad kitchen.
“Food was so good and then women running our class were great!”
Learn to shop, brew mint tea, and cook six Moroccan dishes with a local chef in Marrakesh during this friendly four-hour class.
“The whole experience was really fulfilling. From buying local groceries, through learning main things about making moroccan tea, to finally cooking and eating. Every question we had was answered and you can truly learn about their practices within the kitchen. Both guides were kind and entertaining. I recommend this activity to everyone who comes in Marrakesh.”
Cook Moroccan dishes with Chef Khmisa, shop Marrakech’s local souk, learn mint tea rituals, and enjoy a shared meal in the Medina.
“The experience was wonderful. Everyone was involved in preparing the meal that we shared. New friends were made and cooking experience was delightful.”
Cook Moroccan specialties with Chef Laila in Marrakech, shop for spices, learn tea-making, and enjoy a hands-on three-course meal.
“We had a great time. Laila was unfortunately sick so her son Hamza led the class. We made a selection of salads, a sweet chicken tagine, vegetarian tagine and dessert. The instruction was good and personalised, the family were really nice. WhRead more”
Shape Moroccan clay, try the pottery wheel, sip mint tea, and take home handmade pieces in this friendly two-hour Marrakech workshop.
“This was my first time making pottery and I enjoyed the class. The ladies are attentive. They have things in n their studio for sale so bring money to purchase. The space was clean . Very relaxing. They will give you an Apron.”
Learn Moroccan cooking in a family home in Marrakech. Prepare salads, tagine, couscous, and dessert, then enjoy your meal together.
“Amazing experience cooking authentic Moroccan dishes in a lovely home! The family were amazing and got everyone involved making it a lot of fun. Would highly recommend!!”
Cook tagines, Moroccan bread, salads, and tea in a local Marrakech home, then share the meal for $24 with a bilingual guide.
“it started well on time, well organized.. above all, it was a small group of 5 people so we all got to actively participate in the activity, interact with each other. we not only learnt about Moroccon culture but about the cultures of other participants as well. This was an added benefit. good value for money..”
Learn Moroccan cooking at La Maison Arabe in Marrakech with hands-on tagine, tea, bread, local ingredients, and a choice of one or three hours.
“The team looking after us were excellent and we managed to make some very tasty food.”
Learn tagine, couscous, salads, and Moroccan mint tea with Chef Hassan after shopping for fresh ingredients in a Marrakech market.
“Hassan came to collect us from our meeting point and we went straight to the market to buy fresh vegetables for the session. We then walked to Hassan and Ahmed’s cookery school nearby. We learnt to make Moroccan mint tea and then were led through the steps of preparing a traditional Moroccan meal, with 4 tagines and 2 side dishes. The food we produced under Hassan’s guidance was amazing, using spices to create a very tasty meal. Our group was a small mixed group, just 10. They catered for all dietary requirements. Afterwards, Ahmed sent us all a link to the recipes.”
Review of Marrakech’s four-hour tajine class: souk shopping, hands-on cooking in a riad, Moroccan tea, local hosts, and practical tips.
“FANTASTIC! The shopping in the local markets, our guide and her assistants, the riad where we cooked, the final food products......OMG, the experience was awesome.”
Learn what to expect from a friendly two-hour Essaouira surf lesson, with equipment, patient instructors, beginner waves, showers, and useful tips.
“The instructors were more friendly than friendly…. Really good experience for real. Thanks guys”
Learn Moroccan cooking at La Maison Arabe in Marrakech, with tea, local ingredients, personal workstations, tasting, and friendly instruction.
“Absolutely amazing. From start to finish it was an exceptional experience. Everyone involved was so informative and made sure to teach us the most important things behind Moroccan culture and its cuisine. Hasina and Dada Habiba were so supportive and made sure that the food we’re making will make us remember it dearly. 1000% would recommend.”
Learn Moroccan tea, tagines, salads, and spice techniques in Chef Najla’s Marrakech home cooking class, with morning shopping included.
“Wonderful experience, we learnt so much from this amazing friendly and very knowledgeable professional chef. This tour is a must when visiting Marrakesh. The morning school enables you to go shopping for the fresh produce before cooking. Strongly advise buying from Najila’s little shop that has amazing soaps and ingredients.”
Shop Marrakech’s souk, cook chicken tajine and mint tea, then enjoy lunch in a riad during this intimate four-hour food experience.
“Shopping in the souk with a local was an incredible experience! Then, we were hands on cooking our chicken with the Tajín, made some salads and bread. The meal was DELICIOUS and our teacher was friendly and knowledgeable. We now have a new cooking method and many new dishes to make at home!”
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