Overview
Moroccan cuisine is best learned in a home kitchen. In this hands-on class, you are welcomed into a traditional Berber house in an Atlas village to prepare a full meal with fresh local ingredients, guided by an experienced cook.
You learn the dishes, but also the spices, the gestures and the stories behind them, before sitting down to share the meal with your hosts, with the mountains as a backdrop.
Highlights
- A scenic drive through Berber villages and terraced valleys
- A hands-on class in a traditional Berber home
- Tagine, couscous, salads and freshly baked bread
- The secrets of Moroccan spices
- A shared meal with your hosts
Full day (about 7 h)
Itinerary
Pick-up and scenic drive
Your driver collects you from your accommodation in Marrakech for a beautiful drive into the Atlas, past Berber villages, terraced fields and green valleys.
Welcome to the Berber home
You are welcomed with mint tea in a traditional house, where you discover the fresh local ingredients you will be cooking with.
The cooking class
Under the guidance of an experienced cook, prepare classic dishes such as tagine, couscous, Moroccan salads and fresh bread, and learn how to use the spices that make the cuisine so fragrant.
Enjoy the meal
Sit down with your hosts to share the meal you have prepared, in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
Return to Marrakech
Your driver brings you back to Marrakech in the afternoon, with new recipes to try at home.
Included
- Private transfer from and to Marrakech
- Cooking class with a local cook
- Ingredients and the meal you prepare
Not included
- Drinks other than tea
- Tips
Good to know
Let us know about any dietary requirements (vegetarian, allergies) when you book: the menu can be adapted.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, children usually love kneading the bread and assembling the tagine. Just tell us their ages when you book.
Can the menu be vegetarian?
Yes. Vegetable tagines and couscous are classics of Moroccan cuisine. Tell us about any dietary needs in advance.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. You travel only with your own group, in a private vehicle with your driver-guide, and the timing adapts to you.
Plan this trip with us
Tell us your dates and group size: we reply within 24 hours with a tailored proposal. Every tour is private and can be adjusted.