Top Middle East & Africa Classes & Workshops - page 2

Skip the planning and dive straight into this small-group Moroccan cooking class. Begin with a meet-up or pick-up in Marrakech, followed by a scenic drive to a countryside farm. There, you'll learn to prepare a traditional tajine using fresh, local ingredients. With guidance from expert hosts and a relaxed farm setting, you'll not only cook a delicious meal but also gain insight into Moroccan culinary traditions and culture.

Eating at a traditional Moroccan restaurant in Marrakesh lets you experience Moroccan cuisine, but this Moroccan cooking workshop at La Maison Arabe teaches you how to make the traditional dishes, so you can have them again and again. Use your personal workstation to prepare a meal using fresh local ingredients as you follow a Moroccan cook’s instructions. Then, afterward, you can taste what you’ve made.

Sit down to a three-course dinner in the desert with this dining package for couples, families, or groups. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel or riad, a three-course dinner, and free bottled water. You'll have your choice of dining under the stars or in a protective tent, experience camel ride and enjoying your traditional dinner in the berber camp and ending your experience with magical fireshow .

A common criticism of cooking classes is that they often focus on elaborate dishes that few locals actually have the time to cook, and with ingredients the typical home cook can't easily afford. This Moroccan cooking class features a trip to a local produce market, offering you the chance to cook with fresh Moroccan produce—just like a local!

pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech in a comfortable private vehicle before starting your journey to the Atlas Mountains. The first stop is in Tahnaout to enjoy beautiful views of olive groves and traditional Berber villages. Continue the trip to enjoy a traditional Berber breakfast in a local house with fresh bread, olive oil, honey, butter, and Moroccan mint tea. The journey then continues through Asni, known for its scenic landscapes and its famous weekly Berber market on Saturdays. After that, arrive in the mountain village of Imlil (1,740 m), the gateway to Mount Toubkal. Here you will meet a local guide and enjoy an easy 50-minute hike through Berber villages and walnut trees to visit the beautiful Imlil waterfall. After the hike, enjoy a traditional homemade Berber lunch in a local house or mountain restaurant with panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains, followed by relaxing time with Moroccan mint tea while enjoying the peaceful mountain scenery.

Cook yourself either lunch or dinner on this course in Fez that teaches you how to prepare Moroccan cuisine. You’ll walk with your guide through the souk and pick out all the ingredients for the dish you’ll create, using items like fish, olives, lemons, lentils, beef, chicken, and more to create your tagine, along with some salads and other goodies too.

Join us for a unique cooking experience in the embrace of a 480-year-old historic building. The foundation stone was laid during the migration of the Moriscos from Andalusia to Chefchaouen, led by Moulay Ali bin Rashid. All the dishes that are prepared have an Andalusian-Moroccan character, inspired by the era of 1470, which was characterized by peaceful coexistence between Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Discover the vibrant tapestry of Moroccan cooking through our immersive cooking classes that promise not just a meal, but an unforgettable journey through the rich flavors and traditions of Moroccan cuisine. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Moroccan cuisine, where every dish tells a story. Learn the art of balancing flavors, mastering traditional spice blends, and creating visually stunning presentations that capture the essence of Moroccan food.

Try your hand at traditional Rwandan art when you take this Imigongo painting class during your time in Kigali. Join a small group and learn about Imigongo, a form of traditional Rwandan art that was first created using cow dung. In this class, you’ll be using paint instead of cow dung, but still creating the classic geometric shapes that characterize the art style to make your own masterpiece.

Experience the Moroccan culture in a unique way with our Casablanca activity. Join us in authentic cooking. Learn to cook traditional Moroccan dishes with local chefs in an immersive, hands-on environment. A cultural experience awaits. Enjoy a setting that resembles a Moroccan home, complete with vibrant textiles and intricate tile work. Sample a Market Tour. Visit a local market to select fresh ingredients, offering a real taste of Moroccan life. Venture into Henna and Traditional Clothing. After your cooking experience, you wil do traditional henna art and try on Moroccan attires for a deeper cultural connection. A community atmosphere is embraced as you share your meal with fellow travelers and locals, fostering a sense of community and connection. This activity is more than just cooking; it's an immersive journey into the heart of Moroccan culture, blending food, art, and tradition into a memorable experience.

Spend an unforgettable evening in the heart of the Agafay Desert from Marrakech, a sunset dinner in a traditional Berber camp, live Moroccan music, and a spectacular fire show under the stars. the perfect mix of relaxation, culture, and entertainment. This experience takes you deep into the centre of the Agafay Desert for a more authentic and immersive desert atmosphere.

Enjoy a hands-on introduction to one of the Seychelles’ most time-honored traditional art forms during this textile workshop on sun printing. Make your own take-home printed textile design as you learn how local communities have used native plants for centuries to make colorful painted fabrics. Small-group craft workshops include snacks and refreshments.

Step 1: Meet & Greet We'll meet at a central point and walk you to our family home. Step inside and admire the beautiful design of a traditional Moroccan house. Step 2: Welcome Like Family You'll be greeted with sweet mint tea and Moroccan pastries. From here on, you're not a tourist you're part of the family, living just like a local. Step 3: Cook, Laugh & Learn No experience is needed! We'll teach you how to prepare a full Moroccan meal, including fresh salads, chicken or spiced meatball tagines, and a fruit dessert. Step 4: Stories & Photos While the food simmers, we'll sit down to share stories about Moroccan daily life. This is the perfect time to take photos and relax. Step 5: Eat Together Finally, we'll sit together to enjoy the delicious feast you helped create. Bonus: Explore the Spice World Before we start or at the end, just let us know if you'd like a free visit to a local spice shop. It's a great way to see the ingredients we used.

Ethiopia is famed for its flavorful, unique cuisine, but making local favorites at home isn't always easy. This hands-on cooking class gets you comfortable with Ethiopian cooking and teaches you the cultural significance behind each dish you prepare, all with a local instructor to guide you. After class, sit down to feast on your creations.

Join a hands-on cooking class in a Marrakech restaurant and master traditional dishes guided by a local chef. Roll up your sleeves and prepare Moroccan starters, traditional tajine, and orange cannelle for dessert. Once the dishes are prepared, feast on your culinary creations and swap tasting tips with the group. Learn new recipes that you can practice after your trip.

Try the look of traditional Moroccan henna on this small group, intimate experience in Marrakech. Easily meet your artist at the designated spot, then choose your design for them to draw on your hand or foot. You’ll also learn to draw your own henna tattoos. Sip on Moroccan tea and have some cookies while you work.

Join a dynamic mother-daughter duo in their Casablanca home for the perfect induction into Moroccan life: a private cooking class, complete with snacks and mocktails, plus the chance to try on traditional Moroccan clothes, like caftans and takchitas. Hear cultural insights as you prepare family recipes for classics like tagine, couscous, and pastilla, and enjoy them with mint tea, virgin mojitos, local salads, and cookies.

Discover the traditional art of Morocco in this mosaic workshop in Marrakech, where you will learn how complex patterns are made, where each piece tells a story.

What truly sets this slipper-making workshop apart is the opportunity to engage with Morocco’s rich cultural heritage through hands-on craftsmanship. Unlike a typical tourist activity, this experience offers a personal connection to the centuries-old tradition of Moroccan leatherwork, taught by a highly skilled craftsman with over 35 years of expertise. You won’t just observe—you’ll create. You’ll leave with a pair of custom-designed slippers, made entirely by your own hands, which makes this a rare and deeply personalized souvenir. It’s also a chance to work with the finest materials, including high-quality Moroccan leather, and use authentic tools used by artisans for generations. In addition to crafting, you’ll enjoy a small, intimate setting, ensuring personalized attention and guidance throughout the process. This is more than a workshop—it’s an opportunity to delve into the artistry and heart of Moroccan culture in a way few travelers get to experience.

Learn how to make local dishes and take your exploration of Moroccan cuisine to the next level. Visit a market in Marrakech (morning classes only) with your guide to learn about Moroccan ingredients, and then take a small-group cooking class with a chef. Learn how to craft appetizers and the popular dish, tagine, with hands-on help. End the class by dining on your tasty creations. Gratuities are not included.

If you’re curious about learning how to surf, but you don’t want the potential embarrassment of learning in a large group, then this private experience is the one for you. Led by a qualified surf coach, enjoy a lesson that goes at your preferred pace, with surfboard and wetsuit rental included to ensure the ultimate stress-free experience.

Most visitors to Zanzibar settle for just eating the local cuisine at the archipelago's hotels and restaurants. Go deeper with this market, spice farm and cooking experience that peels back the layers of regional culinary traditions. Learn about locals’ favorite ingredients on a guided visit to Stone Town’s Darajani Market, tour and enjoy tastings at a spice farm, and finish with a cooking class with a local cook, prepping and then savoring some classic Zanzibari dishes.

Traditional Moroccan cuisine is rightly considered one of the tastiest and finest in North Africa. We will meet in the old medina, place de l'Horloge, and will immediately go shopping in the markets of Essaouira. We will explore all the markets and buy the fresh ingredients from the locals to buy food. Later we will go home, I will receive you with Moroccan mint tea. After that we are getting ready to cook together, I will show you how to cook our couscous step by step and I will share with you all the recipes I learned from my grandmother. Finally, we appreciate our work, we will savor our preparations with a great Berber mint tea! I'll show you the secret of good! Welcome to Essaouira with another kind of experience different from regular cooking classes.

There’s no better souvenir to bring back from Marrakech than the art of Moroccan cuisine. Master the art of the classic tagine as well as couscous and Moroccan salads during this small-group cooking class, available at both lunch and dinner. Start with a market tour to buy fresh ingredients, then relax with a mint tea. Finally, learn about Moroccan history and culture as you cook, taste, and eat.

Learn how to prepare a traditional Ugandan meal from start to finish during this half-day, small-group cooking workshop in Kampala. Peel and slice local produce like cassava, yams, pumpkin, and plantains as you assemble vegetarian staple dishes such as matooke. Then, sit down and relax as you enjoy the fruits of your labor.