Moroccan Cooking Experience: Learn Authentic Recipes with Chef Abdou

Join Chef Abdou for an immersive Moroccan cooking experience. Learn traditional recipes, discover the secrets of Moroccan cuisine, and dive into the rich culture of Morocco. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Avenue Kennedy - We will gather in front of (dar al mouwaten) and begin our journey by shopping at the market where locals find the freshest ingredients. We will buy meat, pastries, vegetables, and spices from my friends at the shops.
    You can select your preferred ingredients for the tajine – whether it’s beef, lamb, chicken, fish, or vegetarian….
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Meal Options
  • MOMOCCAN TAJIN - WITH FRESH MORROCCAN BRED
Additional Information

Greetings, I am Abdou. A native Moroccan and an ardent connoisseur of food, my roots are placed between the ancient medina and stunning ESSAOUIRA beach. From a young age, my mother tutored me in the basics of cooking, which later led me to pursue a career as a chef in various Moroccan cities. I am passionate about imparting the splendor of my culture,…

Location
dar al mouwaten دار المواطن
Boulevard Layoune
we will meet in front of (DAR AL MOUWATEN) دار المواطن
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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A3175lyronl
Sep 21, 2025
Absolutely recommended - Personal approach, chef speaks fluent English. Clear explanations and delicious dishes Provides additional in-depth information about Moroccan customs and language Absolutely recommended
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555barbyw
Sep 19, 2025
Cooking tagine in Chef’s home! - We had a wonderful time cooking with Abdul! The whole experience was great starting with the shopping. We enjoyed being in Chef Abdul’s home, learning how to cook tagine, drinking tea, playing music, and eating our culinary creation. Highly recommend! Abdul even gave us recommendations for spices, shopping and eating in the Medina. This was my favorite activity of our trip to Essaouira!
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H1954hfsimonel
Sep 18, 2025
Wonderful cooking experience in Essaouira - We had the absolute pleasure of a Moroccan cooking class with Abdou in Essaouira, and it was one of the highlights of our trip! From the moment we arrived, Abdou made us feel completely at home with his warm hospitality and knowledge of Moroccan cuisine. The experience was hands-on and engaging—we started with a visit to the local market where Abdou selected the freshest ingredients. Back in the kitchen in his home, we prepared a delicious variety of dishes, including a mouthwatering lamb, fish and chicken tagine, and of course he made us welcome with traditional mint tea and freshly baked biscuits. What really made the class special was Abdou himself. He was not only an excellent teacher but also a wonderful host, sharing bits of Moroccan culture, history, and family traditions along the way. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. By the end of the class, we sat down to enjoy the fruits of our labour together, we walked away with new cooking skills, recipes I’ll definitely make at home, and a deeper appreciation for Moroccan hospitality. Highly recommend this class to anyone visiting Essaouira—you’ll leave full, happy, and inspired!
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Madeleine_e
Aug 28, 2025
Nice evening, good food! - Abdou is really friendly, generous and friendly. We spent a great evening with him and the other two people we were paired with for the course. We each prepare a tagine (which we choose in advance) and the portions are really hearty (possibility to bring home, one more). I might have liked to have a little more theoretical information, I sometimes felt like a cook’s aide who only serves to cut vegetables, but it was still a lot of fun. During the baking, we were treated to tea and cookies made by his sister. We recommend!
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L1461nuamyh
Aug 24, 2025
Such a great experience and the most delicious tagine we have ever eaten. ❤️ - We enjoyed every minute of this experience. We loved going to the market and then the cooking experience in Abdul’s home. We cooked a chicken and a lamb tagine and they both tasted amazing. Abdul is very knowledgeable about cooking and about Essaouria. He gave us lots of good tips about where to eat and places to go. He even taught us some Arabic! This was such a great way to spend a morning. Do not hesitate to book this cooking experience - we loved it.
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Olivier_g
Aug 17, 2025
Excellent - Great experience with Abdou, the kids loved it and the result was delicious. Kind and kind, Abdou is a host who will make you appreciate Moroccan cuisine.
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Kirsty_h
Aug 7, 2025
Hi-light of our week - Immersive experience of cooking from scratch with our host Abdou. A really enjoyable morning choosing our supplies in the local market, including the chicken and then assembling the ingredients into two tagines. We shared our experience with another French family which made the day even more fun. Isaac provided us with some delicious cake and treated us to his guitar accompaniment. Abdou is a great host, patient and fun, and would highly recommend.
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Jjoshua1
Aug 7, 2025
Highly recommended experience for families, a great host! - What a wonderful few hours. Abdou was an amazing host. As well as a cookery class and fabulous meals, he was really friendly and welcoming and gave a taste of life in Essaouira for the locals. Highly recommended.
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Fabricegj9352mt
Jul 31, 2025
Tasty - We had a great time between culinary, musical and cultural flavors. Thank you for this moment which we will keep an excellent memory and now there is more than to remake the recipe at home.
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Voyager25335473844
Jul 22, 2025
Good food and much more ✨ - Welcoming Abdou makes a difference!!! A human sharing of the market to tasting, we feasted!!! See you soon for couscous 🥰😋. Shukran bezef Abdou 🙏
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From $41
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).