Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: Discover Moroccan Cuisine in Spiritual Capital

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Fez, Morocco, through its cuisine. Join the Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani for a hands-on workshop and indulge in the flavors of traditional Moroccan dishes.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani - Fez, spiritual capital of Morocco, is also the birthplace to the most refined and diverse cuisine.
Lift the lid off an earthenware tajine and delve under the surface of this fascinating country by plunging into the souks with our chef as your guide, tasting simple delicacies on our doorstep. Experience a…

What's Included

A full set of recipes
Guided tasting visit to the local souks (the tour of the local souk applies to the 4H cooking workshop only)
Lunch

What's Not Included

Alcoholic or other drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meal Options

Chicken Tajine
Moroccan Eggplant Caviar (called Zaalouk)

Additional Information

Fez, known as the spiritual heart of Morocco, is also renowned for its exquisite and varied cuisine. What better place to explore than the origin itself to experience Morocco through its culinary delights? Uncover the secrets of this captivating country by delving into the souks with a chef as a guide, savoring the simple yet delightful treats…

Location

Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani

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The starting point of this activity is at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani. Should you request it, we also offer a pick-up service for an additional charge.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Wander44261697667

Mar 29, 2026

This was the highlight of our trip! - Since no one else booked the lunchtime slot (highly recommend this over dinner), it was just my 21-year-old son and me. We had the best experience, which included food tastings & tea in the souks during our shopping tour for ingredients. Cooking in the open rooftop kitchen was perfect, and the meal we made was delicious, which was served in the gorgeous courtyard. Worth the $.

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Mona_t

Mar 25, 2026

This is THE cooking class to book! - We couldn’t have been in better hands than with Chefs Usama and Meryem. While we booked for the cooking experience, it was so much more. First, the former palace-now Palais Amani hotel was stunning and the hospitality from the moment we entered was next level. They inquired about allergies and dietary restrictions before making suggestions and allowing to change if needed. We knew the fun would begin with a trip to the Medina to buy our vegetables and fruits, but it was so much more informative thanks to Meryem and Usama who explained details we didn’t know as foreigners and allowed us to sample local treats, including what had to be the best mint tea in all of Morocco. We can’t begin to say how comfortable we felt with both, due to their warm, welcoming, and jovial nature. We could have talked to them all night. Needless to say, coming back and cooking with both was a delight. We dined on our amazing dishes after in the ambient restaurant like all other guests. We can honestly say our starter, main entree, and dessert were beyond tasty. The staff even took time to walk us to our taxi and secure one. All in all, this experience was beyond a 5-star. Look no further. There is a reason why this experience receives high ratings!

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268wendyo

Feb 20, 2026

Moroccan Cooking Made Easy!! - I am so glad that we booked this experience! So appreciative that the hotel sent a guide to fetch us from our Riad as to find it on our own would have been difficult. The "cooking class" was so much more than I had expected. We got to go to the Fez Medina for shopping and to taste some of the local breakfast dishes (which we were also given the recipes). Loubna and Oussama were incredibly informative and we learned about the ingredients, how to cook three different dishes, and then ate our amazing lunch in the most beautiful courtyard. We were also given the spices needed to replicate these dishes back home! I highly recommend this experience for anyone who is interested in cooking and learning more about Moroccan cuisine!

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Avasvacays

Jan 15, 2026

Amazing cooking class - My husband and I took the cooking class and souk experience with Loubna and the Chef! It was an awesome experience. They took us around the souks to pick up the ingredients for the dinner we were going to prepare. While at the souks, they showed us a few of their favorite vendors and let us try tasty bites at each of them. We also learned a lot about souk culture and how Moroccans shop. We went back to the hotel to cook on the rooftop in a beautiful outdoor kitchen. We made a delicious meal and then enjoyed it in the hotel restaurant. Both Loubna and the Chef were super kind and wonderful hosts. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Fes.

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N3369cdjoshuaw

Dec 28, 2025

Perfect for families - We had a great time. The staff is excellent with kids of all ages, and were adept at guiding our multi-lingual group (English and French) through the baking. Highly recommend!

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Faraway13526492505

Nov 21, 2025

This is a great tour 🙌 - Very good experience. Loubna was great fun. The resulting meal was absolutely delicious. Buying the ingredients in the souk was a great interesting experience.

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Dzachman

Nov 17, 2025

Great Cooking Class and Dinner - Excellent cooking experience and dinner. This was hands on with a three course meal - cooked vegetable, chicken tagine and dessert. Cooking was done on the rooftop terrace and waiters carried dinner down to the garden to enjoy with the group. Wine available for purchase during cooking or dinner - food was excellent, recipes provided and gifts sent home including a complimentary Fez hat, spices and a small basket - highly recommend, good value.

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John_p

Nov 17, 2025

Wonderful cooking school - This was more than just a cooking class. It was a food and culture tour. After being greeted with the traditional mint tea, we went with the chefs to the Medina to shop for dinner ingredients at the souks. Along the way, they explained life in the Medina, pointed out different types of food, and generally enriched the experience. We even had herb tea at an extraordinary tea house. Then we returned to the beautiful rooftop setting to cook tajine and eggplant salad and dessert. The cooking process was fun and educational. And then we got to eat - yum, yum!! The hostess was amazing - funny, welcoming, and full of information. It was a great experience from start to finish!

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Nicole

Oct 13, 2025

Perfect experience for food lovers - Definitely a 5Star experience. It was more than interesting visiting the market together for getting al the ingredients for our dinner. Cooking on the rooftop with the chef was brilliant. Afterwards the self cooked dinner was served in the lovely garden of Palais Amani.

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Mary

Oct 7, 2025

The cooking school at Palau Amani was just the best! Maybe the most unique experience of our trip - We had such a fantastic experience with Loubna and Chef guiding us through the souk to gather food for dinner and we LOVED all the stops at vendors for their favorite street food snack! It was an incredible experience. We loved hearing about how they grew up in the medina bc where they used to go as children. the cooking experience was also fantastic and our meal was delicious! They guided us through everything making the day truly a unique and authentic experience

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From $100

up to 10 guests

1 - Adult