Moroccan Cooking Class: Traditional Cuisine in Essaouira

Immerse yourself in the flavors and techniques of traditional Moroccan cuisine during this half-day cooking class in Essaouira. Explore the local markets, learn authentic recipes, and indulge in the delicious results. A unique culinary adventure awaits!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • تافوكت - I will welcome visitors to my home and teach them how to cook Moroccan dishes like tagines, couscous, Harira (Moroccan Soup), Moroccan bread.
    Notice: the Pastilla Is Not included in my experience because it takes a lot of time
What's Included
  • Ingredient purchase costs are included
Meal Options
  • Mint flavored tea

  • tajine - Tagine vegetarian or with chicken, fish, beef, lamb

  • Couscous

  • Seffa

  • Harira - Moroccan soup

  • Moroccan bread - Name is batbout

Additional Information

Moroccan culinary art, renowned as one of the most flavorful in North Africa, is a pleasure to experience. Our journey begins in the historic medina, at place de l’Horloge, from where we’ll proceed to the markets of Essaouira. We’ll explore these vibrant marketplaces, purchasing fresh ingredients from the local vendors. Once we’re stocked up, we’ll head…

Location
Parking Bab Marrakech
Bab Marrakech next to the port exit from the street (Rue Mohamed El Qorry ) the old Medina of Essaouira
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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O5856trraulh
May 23, 2025
Excellent experience with friendly host! - Fatima was an incredible teacher! She took us all to the market to pick out food for the dish we had chosen, then took us to her beautiful home, where we all learned how to cook a number of traditional dishes. She was very helpful and friendly, and answered any questions (cooking or otherwise) that we came up with. Thank you very much!
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A7420diandream
May 15, 2025
Authentic cooking in a family environment - We have received new inspirations of Oriental cuisine. Fatima has prepared with us a tasty tajine with chicken and salt lemons.Those who like it authentic and not touristy , is right here!
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Michaelnj6972gs
Apr 28, 2025
Tajine and CousCous: We now know how to do it - The cooking class was great. According to our eating wishes, was first shopped at the local market and then prepared in the apartment of Fatima. We learned a lot, the cooking was entertaining and the food tasted good.
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589maryseg
Apr 13, 2025
Nice moment. - Privileged moment, very pleasant. Good afternoon, very friendly shared meal. Fatima a beautiful person. Recommended.
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David_g
Mar 14, 2025
Really good fun. njoy a... - Really good fun. njoy a Moroccan market buying the ingredients, and the join in with the preparation of the meal.................before eating it
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U5447mbdanielaz
Feb 17, 2025
All around delicious and exciting morning! - Simply top, very delicious food and extremely nice hostess and cook Fatima!!! Enjoyed the 4 hours very much!!
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115carmenc
Jan 26, 2025
An experience with Fatima that will undoubtedly seduce your taste buds - We would like to pay tribute to the kindness and competence of Fatima, with whom we learned Moroccan cuisine. We prepared briwas and a vegetarian tagine that we then shared with our excellent teacher. We participated in the preparation of the meal; from the choice of vegetables and fish at the market until the tasting. We highly recommend this experience with Fatima and will not fail to take another course during our next stay in Essaouira. A big thank you Fatima;)
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Lou_n
Jan 6, 2025
Definitely do it! Such a great experience! - Fatima is a gem, and it was a privilege to do the cooking course with her and join her and the other participants at her home. She is warm, encouraging and educational. ~She makes sure to pick you up, communication is excellent, and she even took me to get a taxi home! I was a solo female traveller, so I was on my own, but I felt at home and safe immediately.
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Tonimaree_j
Dec 29, 2024
Cooking Moroccan food with Fatima - I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of shopping at the market with Fatima. She showed me her tips for preparing a tagine dish and aubergine salad which was delicious when we dined together. Being in Fatima's kitchen and home felt very authentic and honest. I would recommend her class for anyone who wants a real experience of Essaouira.
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Andrew_g
Nov 8, 2024
Friendly food in Essaouria! - Fatima is a lovely person: exceptionally friendly, personable and Oh so knowledgeable about food! She graciously welcomed us into her home and gave us a unique glimpse into life here.
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From $39
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).