Fez Cooking Class at Palais bab sahra with Market Visit

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Fez, Morocco

1 hour (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy a sensory experience as you dive into the intricacies of Moroccan cuisine when you book this group cooking class in the heart of Fez. Join your guide and explore the vibrant Fez medina as you shop at the local souk for fresh ingredients. Then, head back to Palais Bab Sahra for your hands-on cooking class, where you learn to prepare Moroccan classics like tagine and couscous.

Learn to prepare Moroccan food from scratch
Enjoy the fruits of your labor alongside your classmates
Choose from a lunch or dinner class time to fit your schedule
Opt for a shorter or longer class, depending on your interest

Sample Menu

Main

Tagine with chicken vegetables

Main

Chicken tagine with lemon and preserved olives

Main

Tagine with seasonal vegetables

What's Included

Dinner
Lunch

Soda/Pop

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Restaurant Bab Sahra Fes
25 DERB TRIANA TALAA LAKBIRA FES N 1 Rue taryana kebira talaa lakbira 30110, Fès 30050, Morocco
blue gate You only have to go through the big door, after about 6 meters you find a street on the left and then turn right, going down you will see a big door of the famous medrasa Bouanania. After about 5 meters they find a street on the right. There you will see our restaurant banner bab sahra

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Activities Palais Bab Sahra fez

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Jody_P

This was our favorite cooking lesson ever! We had a private lesson for my husband and myself. Chef Eles was so patient with us! Chef Eles has cooked in 11 different countries and is going to be featured on a French cooking show in July. This is a “Must Do” in Fes! We had an amazing experience, thank you Chef Eles!

Reviews

4.9

based on 59 reviews

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Best family activity in Fes!

Stefanie_D, Apr 2026

Such a fun family activity! The kids and adults enjoyed each part from marketing, to cooking, our guide and enjoying aeal in an absolutely beautiful location!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that both kids and adults enjoyed every part of the experience—from the market visit to the cooking class and, of course, sharing the meal together. It means a lot to us that you appreciated your guide and the beautiful setting as well. Creating memorable family moments like this is exactly what we aim for! You are always welcome, and we hope to see you again for another great experience.

Must do!

Jody_P, Apr 2025

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 😊 We are truly delighted to hear that this was your favorite cooking lesson ever and that you enjoyed your private experience. Chef Eles will be very happy to know that you appreciated his patience and expertise—he will be especially proud of your kind words. It means a lot to us that you had such an amazing time in Fes. You are always welcome, and we hope to see you again for another memorable experience!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Authentic Moroccan Cooking with a Wonderful Family

Eric_G, Jan 2025

Had an incredible cooking experience with Chef Fatima and her son at Palais Bab Sahra. They let us choose our dishes from their menu, then guided us through the local markets to select fresh ingredients. We made tajine and couscous under their expert guidance – both turned out delicious! What sets this class apart is the warm, family atmosphere. Chef Fatima and her son treated us like relatives, sharing cooking secrets and stories while ensuring we mastered each technique. They served additional Moroccan appetizers that complemented our meal perfectly. More than just a cooking class, this was a genuine cultural exchange. From market navigation to final plating, every moment felt personal and special. The knowledge we gained will let us recreate these authentic Moroccan dishes at home. If you're in Fez, don't miss this opportunity to cook with this talented family. It's an experience that will enhance your appreciation of Moroccan cuisine and culture. -Eric & Elise

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your beautiful experience at Palais Bab Sahra! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed every moment, from exploring the local markets to preparing and savoring authentic Moroccan dishes. Chef Fatima and her son truly loved welcoming you into our family atmosphere and sharing the rich traditions of Moroccan cuisine with you. Your appreciation means the world to us, and we’re so glad you felt the warmth and care we put into every detail of your visit. You’re always welcome back at Palais Bab Sahra – whether it’s to cook, dine, or simply enjoy the company and culture. We look forward to seeing you again soon for another unforgettable experience!

Authentic Moroccan cooking experience

Kirsten_m, Nov 2024

The highlights: The beautiful kitchen to cook located inside a beautifully designed Palais with market to table ingredients! The experience to cook authentic Moroccan flavors in their traditional tagine cookware. Gracious hosts!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! Cooking in a stunning kitchen within a beautifully designed Palais sounds truly special. Using fresh, market-to-table ingredients to create authentic Moroccan dishes in traditional tagine cookware must have been unforgettable. The gracious hosts clearly added a warm and welcoming touch. We hope to see you again for another delightful culinary adventure!

Most flavorful food in all of Morocco

Jessica_v, Nov 2024

We met at the restaurant where we were given a basket and then we headed into the market to pick up fresh ingredients for our meal. We then came back to the kitchen where we learned how to make mint tea. We enjoyed the mint tea and some cookies. Then we learned how to make a Moroccan salad and tajine with our choice of meat. The tajine takes an hour to cook, so we were taken to the rooftop overlooking the city to enjoy some appetizers while we waited. All of the food was the best flavors we tasted in all of Morocco. We highly enjoyed the pumpkin dip, artichoke dip, and chili dip. The tajine also was packed with flavor and spices. Our only complaint is that we got too full and couldn't eat any more. Highly recommend this cooking class!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed every step of the cooking class, from selecting fresh ingredients at the market to learning the art of making mint tea, Moroccan salad, and tajine. It’s always a pleasure to see our guests fully immerse themselves in the flavors and traditions of Moroccan cuisine. We’re so glad you loved the appetizers and the dips, as well as the rich, flavorful tajine – it’s a true testament to the vibrant spices and culinary heritage of Morocco. Your only “complaint” about being too full made us smile – we take it as a compliment to the delicious food! We hope to welcome you back again soon for another unforgettable experience. There’s always more to discover and savor, and we’d be delighted to share more of our recipes and hospitality with you. Until next time!

Great Experience

Larry_D, Oct 2024

The experience was really fun and the tagine we made was some of the best food we ate in Morocco but the experience takes about 5 to 6 hours from arrival to departure. Mohammed helped us with everything and was really great. I highly recommend him.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the experience and that the tagine you made was among the best meals you had in Morocco. Your satisfaction truly means the world to us. We also appreciate your thoughtful mention of Mohammed—he will be delighted to hear that he made your experience even more special. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future!

Super fun!

Sue_F, Oct 2024

Mohammed and Fatima were so much fun. From beginning to end we had an authentic local experience. We shopped for veggies and meat in the market with Mohammed. He knew all the best venders to purchase from and made the process fun and informative.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted that Mohammed and Fatima made your experience so enjoyable from start to finish. It’s great to hear that you appreciated the authentic touch of shopping for fresh vegetables and meat at the market with Mohammed. His knowledge of the best vendors and ability to make the process both fun and informative are things we truly value. We look forward to welcoming you again for more unforgettable moments!

5 Stars all the way!

Ryan_D, Sept 2024

One you figure out that the Palais Bab Sahra is in the Medina, you will be on your way to a great evening! Mohammed greeted us and then took the group shopping for some local produce and protein. Then we went back to the beautiful restaurant and hung out for 10-15 minutes while we waited for the chef to start our experience. When Fatima showed up we were off to the races. They gave you a few dishes to choose from. I went with the Kafta and it was a lot of fun to make with some new techniques I hadn’t seen before. Fatima is the boss! She definitely knows her way around the kitchen so pay attention lol! We ate our salads up on the rooftop terrace with a really nice sunset view overlooking the Medina, and then enjoyed a family meal with our fellow chefs once our dishes were complete. Very clean restaurant. Great cooking environment. 5 Stars all the way!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your incredible review! We’re thrilled that you had such a memorable experience at Palais Bab Sahra. It’s great to hear that Mohammed’s market tour added a fun and informative touch, helping you discover the best local ingredients. We’re also glad you enjoyed the cooking session with Fatima—indeed, she is a master in the kitchen! The rooftop terrace sounds like the perfect spot to enjoy the sunset while savoring your creations. Your kind words about the restaurant’s cleanliness and welcoming environment mean a lot to us. We hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable culinary

Fez Cooking Class - Chicken Tajine

Patrick_S, Sept 2024

A bit of a rocky start with unclear meeting directions. The booking said to meet at Blue Gate but unfortunately nobody showed up. We eventually had to track down the Riad location ourselves -- not an easy feat for Fez medina newbies. Once we linked up with Chef Mohamad, he took us through the market to buy our ingredients as well as his breakfast. In the kitchen, Chef Mohamod was reserved and did not teach cooking technique or share cultural insights. However, the kitchen was top-notch, and the dishes we prepared were delicious. With a few tweaks—better meetup logistics and a more engaging guide—this could easily be a five-star experience.

Response from Host, Sept 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about the Fez Cooking Class. We sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the meeting directions at the start of the experience, and we will take immediate steps to ensure clearer communication and coordination for future classes. We're glad you enjoyed the kitchen setup and the dishes prepared, but we understand that the guidance provided by Chef Mohamad could have been more engaging. Your suggestions are incredibly valuable to us, and we'll be working on enhancing both the logistical aspects and the overall guest interaction to make this a five-star experience for everyone. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future and provide an even more memorable and seamless cooking class. Warm regards,

A Very Enjoyable Cooking Class

Renee_B, Jul 2024

We had a wonderful time attending our cooking class! Our party included me, my husband and our 13 year old grandson. The activity began with going out to the market with our guide to gather the food we would be cooking. Back in the kitchen, we learned how to prepare our dishes (chicken tagine and chicken with couscous). All the food was delicious and we had such a good time with our hosts. I highly recommend this event!

Response from Host, Sept 2024

We are very pleased to take time to thank you very much for your kind and positive feedback concerning your recent cooking Class at our Fez Cooking School . We do hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again very soon at our Fez Cooking School and Palais Bab Sahra .

Tasty food and warm welcome!

Krystyna_G, Jul 2024

Great experience and very kind welcome! We learned how to cook chicken tajine and couscous with meat and were served other delicious foods. Thank you!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Best Cooking Class in Fez

Lyle_M, Jun 2024

This was by far the best cooking class we have taken anywhere. Mohamed and Fatima patiently led us through our recipes. We began with a trip to the market for ingredients, then returned to a beautiful, well-equipped kitchen in a fabulous setting. We made a Moroccan salad, a chicken tagine and a vegetable couscous. We also were shown all the steps to make a perfect mint tea and enjoyed it with an assortment of biscuits on a beautiful terrace overlooking the city. Dinner was served with an additional 7 small salads and dips with bread. There was so much food and everything tasted delicious. This is definitely a 5 star experience. Both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and our hosts. We can highly recommend this class as one of the best activities to do while visiting Fez. We look forward to duplicating the dishes at home when we receive the recipes. Thank you for such a special evening.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Delicious Dinner

Whitney_D, May 2024

Not a very technical cooking class, but great people and wonderful food! Enjoyed our time with Mohammed.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Wonderful cooking class in Fes

Nancy_R, Mar 2024

Fatima and Mohamed were very friendly and patient with us, we learnt a lot, cooking salad, tagine and couscous. We went to the market to buy produce first. The interior is beautiful and we could gomyp to the roof terrace for the view after our meal. The food was fantastic, we got a lot more than what we ourselves made with seven salads and cookies.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

I was able to learn more about Moroccan food culture in this hands-on cooking class

Stephen_F, Nov 2023

Palais bab sahra is beautifully decorated and is amazing. As I was waiting for my time to shop in the market to buy ingredients for my cooking class, Saad escorted me to the terrace and offered mint tea and cookies. It was a beautiful afternoon with great views. And Saad was very friendly and welcoming. Then Mohamed came to meet me and we walked to the market to pick up meat, herbs, spices, and bread for my cooking class. He was very informative as we walk through the market. Fatima was my instructor and with the help of Mohamed to translate, she gave good directions, and was very patient with me. With her assistance, I fixed an amazing beef tagine, Moroccan tomato salad, and mint tea. I enjoyed mint tea and cookies as my meal finished cooking. I was then served bread, salad, olives, and the dishes I prepared for my dinner in their lovely restaurant. It was an experience that made my time in Fes very special and I highly recommend this for those who are interested in digging a little deeper in the Moroccan culture.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience and that the cooking class was the highlight of your time in Fez! The team will definitely be happy to read your positive encouragement. So thank you again for your kind words and we look forward to welcoming you once again at your Palais bab sahra fez

Fun family experience!

Jeffrey_G, Nov 2023

Amazing experience and great for our family and kids ages 7 and 10. Restaurant is easy to find with directions and signs from the blue gate. Mohammed and Fatima helped us cook Tajine and couscous after a trip to the market. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Beautiful experience

Trudi_A, Sept 2023

Love our cooking class and going to the market to buy the vegetables, they were so cheap! Fatima was brilliant and very patient especially when it came to cutting out the middle of the carrot, that's a new skill I'll take away. Food was delightful and sitting up on the terrace with views over Fes was awesome. Unfortunately we had to cut our time a little short as we had arranged our host from our accommodation to puck us up. But it was a fabulous experience, and the staff very warm kind and with good sense of humor.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

It has been a real pleasure having you at our Palais bab sahra . We are very glad to take time to express our warmest thanks for your kind feedback We will remain committed to provide the outstanding and remarkable service Palais bab sahra is known for. We hope that you will be back again very soon. Sincerely yours, The Palais baba sahra Team

Fantastic Experience.

David_J, Sept 2023

We really enjoyed the whole experience from buying fresh produce in the market through learning Moroccan cooking skills from Fatima and her team in the perfect kitchen to dining on the roof at sunset. Would definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

Best cooking experience

Kristine_K, Jul 2023

It became a private experience for my daughter and I and we enjoyed it. Fatima was great at helping my child peel and chop vegetables. My daughter had chicken tagine and I had beef tagine. This place is beautiful and we love the experience.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

A great cooking experience from prep to eat!

Amy_G, May 2023

My daughter and I enjoyed a wonderful afternoon/evening with our cooking class led by Fatima and Mohammad. Mohammad led us thru the market in the Medina for some provisions and Fatima was a great, patient instructor. My daughter speaks Arabic which was helpful, but Fatima and I used demonstrative communication which worked perfectly. She was a delight.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

hank you for leaving us such a wonderful review

Very ordinary for the price (would have been perfect if much cheaper)

Caroline_R, Nov 2025

The guide was super nice, Zaccharia, but the course is too basic. We cooked only a few minutes of which to learn how to cut carrots and potatoes. Dinner was super good and the place is beautiful in a great palace with superb rooftop The cook did not speak French which limited exchanges and potential learning We were disappointed overall especially considering the price that wasn't worth it. We went to the market to choose carrots and potatoes... the idea was good but it was rather first level and we did not learn there.

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Response from Host, Apr 2026

Merci beaucoup d’avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience 😊 Nous sommes ravis de savoir que vous avez apprécié la gentillesse de votre guide Zakaria, ainsi que le dîner et le cadre magnifique du palais et du rooftop. Nous sommes toutefois sincèrement désolés que le cours de cuisine n’ait pas été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Votre retour est très important pour nous, notamment concernant le niveau du cours et la communication, et nous le transmettrons à notre équipe afin d’améliorer l’expérience et mieux répondre aux attentes de nos futurs clients. Merci encore pour votre retour honnête. Nous espérons avoir une nouvelle occasion de vous offrir une expérience plus complète et satisfaisante à l’avenir

Perfectly fine! Leuke...

Bette_W, Jun 2025

Perfectly fine! Nice experience and the cook is very friendly. We used fresh produce and learned to make Moroccan tea in addition to the tagine.

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Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hartelijk dank voor uw mooie review! 😊 We zijn erg blij om te horen dat u een leuke ervaring heeft gehad en dat u de vriendelijkheid van onze kok heeft gewaardeerd. Het is fijn dat u genoten heeft van het werken met verse producten en dat u naast de tajine ook de Marokkaanse thee heeft leren maken. U bent altijd van harte welkom en we hopen u in de toekomst opnieuw te mogen ontvangen voor een nieuwe mooie ervaring! 🌟

Partage culinaire à Fès!

alexandra_l, Nov 2023

Moment magique avec Mohamed et Fatima. Super accueil, de bons conseils dans le souk pour réaliser le marché du jour, une bienveillance et un partage culinaire et une délicieuse dégustation. Très grand remerciement à Mohamed pour sa générosité, son parlais Français impeccable, son humour et un véritable Amour!