Moroccan cooking class in Essaouira city
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Essaouira, Morocco
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Sample Menu
Main
Vegetarian tajine
Dish made with seasonal vegetables with Moroccan spices and olive oil.
Main
Vegetarian or meat couscous (chicken or lamb)
Wheat semolina couscous with seven vegetables: squash, carrots, zucchini, onions, tomatoes, green cabbage, turnips, chickpeas, with or without chicken.
Main
Tajine of sardine balls
A tasty tagine based on tomato sauce and sardines in balls, picked up with Moroccan spices.
Main
Moroccan soup (Lahrira)
A complete traditional dish with or without meat, chickpeas, lentils, celery, parsley, coriander, tomatoes, faeces, vermicelli, etc.
Main
Chicken tagine with candied lemon and olives
Main
Chicken tagine with prunes and almonds
Starter
Zaalouk: grilled eggplant puree
Starter
Shlada machwiya: Moroccan tomato and roasted pepper salad
Starter
Carrots and courgettes with chermoula
Main
Kefta tagine: meatballs with tomato sauce
What's Included
- Coffee and/or TeaParticipants learn how to make Moroccan mint tea
- Bottled water
- SnacksMoroccan cakes
- Wifi access
- Recipes in French and English sent after the cooking class
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Avenue Princesse Lalla AminaAv. Princesse Lalla Amina, Essaouira, Morocco
Meet next to the Pharmacie de la plage, avenue Princesse Lalla Amina, Essaouira
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.12:00 pm
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
PaulHehir
This was a super experience from start to finish. We were greeted by Kadija and her friendly assistant at her home in Essaoura, close to the promenade. Kadijas directions were accurate and most helpful.
We immediately got started, preparing a chicken tajine and a vegetarian tagine. Kadija explains every step and allowed photos and videos. The ingredients were really fresh and the spices were amazing. We also prepared a Moroccan salad.
When the tajines were cooked we retired to the living room and enjoyed a full Moroccan dinner. Water, Salad, Tajine, rice, homemade bread, Moroccan pastries, tea, and dessert.
Kadija also gave us pastries to bring home. We enjoyed conversation on culture, religion, family and current topics.
We felt so comfortable with Kadija and her house is very clean. Overall everything was super and the hospitality was a credit to Morocco!!
We strongly recommend this experience. Do it, you won't regret it.
Reviews
5.0
based on 58 reviews
Marisol_Z, Apr 2026
What a wonderful time we had with this wonderful couple. We joined in to make 2 tagines and a salad. We had such great conversation and so much insight into the cuisine and culture.
PaulHehir, Mar 2026
This was a super experience from start to finish. We were greeted by Kadija and her friendly assistant at her home in Essaoura, close to the promenade. Kadijas directions were accurate and most helpful.
We immediately got started, preparing a chicken tajine and a vegetarian tagine. Kadija explains every step and allowed photos and videos. The ingredients were really fresh and the spices were amazing. We also prepared a Moroccan salad.
When the tajines were cooked we retired to the living room and enjoyed a full Moroccan dinner. Water, Salad, Tajine, rice, homemade bread, Moroccan pastries, tea, and dessert.
Kadija also gave us pastries to bring home. We enjoyed conversation on culture, religion, family and current topics.
We felt so comfortable with Kadija and her house is very clean. Overall everything was super and the hospitality was a credit to Morocco!!
We strongly recommend this experience. Do it, you won't regret it.
Shane_M, Dec 2025
I’ve been coming to Morocco for several years for work, and over time I’ve completely fallen in love with the food. I had always wanted to take a cooking class, especially because I’ve struggled to recreate Moroccan dishes back home in the U.S. I chose this class because it felt more intimate and personal than many of the larger cooking schools in the Medina, and it absolutely was. We communicated in advance via WhatsApp about which dishes we wanted to prepare, which made the experience feel customized from the start. The location was easy to find, just a short walk from the Medina and not far from the beach.
Khadija and Mohammed welcomed us into their apartment, which is filled with books and warmth. Khadija speaks excellent English, and we immediately felt at home as we shared tea before beginning to cook together. She had us actively involved in preparing two tagines and a Moroccan salad, carefully explaining the spices, ingredients, and the process that brings Moroccan cooking to life. The chicken tagine and kefta tagine we made together were absolutely divine.
Afterward, we shared the meal in their living room while talking about a wide range of fascinating topics. The food was incredible, but the conversation and connection made the experience truly special. Khadija and Mohammed are wonderful human beings, and I genuinely feel that I left with new friends I will stay in touch with for years to come. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough.
Tom_E, Jul 2025
We had a wonderful experience with Khadija - she was a patient and generous teacher, and we made some beautiful food together. Thank you!
Nancy_H, Jun 2025
It’s a rich experience at both the culinary and human levels.
Recommend without hesitation.
We prepared the typical Moroccan meal from starter to dessert. Radija accompanied us with great kindness. We were able to eat what we had prepared, in the company of our guests. We learned a lot from Morocco. We thank them for their kindness and hospitality.
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Response from Host, Jun 2025
Merci beaucoup Nancy pour votre confiance et votre gentillesse. A très bientôt !
Annick_D, Jan 2025
Une très belle expérience chez Khadija notre hôte qui nous a accueilli à bras ouverts à son domicile.Nous nous sommes sentis comme à la maison et avons pû partager le repas préparé autour d'une magnifique table .et discuter longuement avec Khadija,un bel échange de culture.
Quant à la préparation du repas pour lequel nous avons eu le choix, Khadija a su nous expliquer et nous faire participer à toutes les étapes. Une très belle surprise quant à l'utilisation des épices ,une explosion de couleurs ,de senteurs et de saveurs. Quelques étapes surprenantes pour un résultat succulent. Une immersion à ne pas rater .Merci Khadija.Bonne continuation
Emmanuelle_B, Dec 2024
Première expérience très réussie ! Nous avons été très bien reçus et nous avons pris un immense plaisir à cuisiner des plats typiques marocains. Les explications de très grandes qualités, et la dégustation un vrai régal !! Nous sommes allés acheté les épices pour préparer ces plats pour nos amis de retour en France. Nous recommandons sans hésiter cette Cooking class
Petra_K, Nov 2024
Es wurden unsere Essenswünsche berücksichtigt. Es wurde in sehr privatem Rahmen gekocht & gegessen. Es war sehr gut vorbereitet und pünktlich!
Lisa_C, Sep 2024
Avec ma soeur, nous avons adoré le cours de cuisine !! Khadija est une excellente professeur de cuisine et hôtesse. Nous sommes ravies d’avoir appris à réaliser des plats typiques et dans une ambiance conviviale et chaleureuse. Un incroyable moment de partage !!
Nous recommandons à tous de venir faire un cours de cuisine avec Khadija si vous êtes de passage à Essaouira.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Merci Lisa ! C'était un plaisir de partager ces moments avec vous deux !
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