Half-Day Cooking Class with Local Chef Laila in Marrakech

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Marrakech, Morocco

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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· libertydeaville ·

Jan 2026

The most amazing experience in Marrakech! I loved every single part of the cooking class. Laila and Asma are such a fun mother and daughter duo! The ladies were so friendly and helpful. I cannot recommend this enough. Great traditional food, clean cooking environment. I will definitely be booking again when I come to Marrakech. Thanks Chef Laila and Team!

· RobinL ·

Mar 2026

This was truly one of the best cooking classes I’ve taken! The mother/daughter duo were HILARIOUS and they just made the whole experience so wonderful! They make cooking feel like a joy and always kept everyone involved! I would not only take their class again but recommend it to anyone coming to Marrakech. It was well organized, tasted great and had everything we needed!

· Jennifer_D ·

Feb 2026

We had the most amazing, authentic experience learning to cook Moroccan food in chef laila’s home. She and her team are warm generous and very knowledgeable. The best Moroccan food we have ever tasted. It was really good learning unique processes of Moroccan cooking. It was lovely to be able to buy all authentic spices from her home too. We throughly enjoyed this cooking course experience!!

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Overview

Discover the secrets of Moroccan cuisine with local chef Laila during this half-day cooking class. Accompany Laila to the market to select fresh produce and learn more about traditional herbs and spices, then get hands-on in the kitchen as you create an appetizer, main course, and dessert. Pick up plenty of expert tips throughout the cooking class, then sit down to enjoy your delicious 3-course lunch or dinner.

Visit the local market to shop for herbs, spices, and fresh produce
Create a delicious 3-course meal of Moroccan specialties
Choose a morning (lunch) or afternoon (dinner) tour
Class can be adapted for allergies and vegetarians/vegans

Sample Menu

Starter

Zaalouk

Starter

Zucchini charmoula

Starter

Caramelised carrots

Main

Chicken preserved lemon

Main

Tanjia

Main

Couscous

Dessert

Orange al la cannelle

What's Included

Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

3 Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Meeting point next Préfecture riad zitoun jdid Parking bahia Bahia palace

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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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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RobinL

Reviews

4.9

based on 1,277 reviews

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Lauren_M, Mar 2026

I booked this for my mom and I and Laila needed to reschedule to the same day for a different time. We agreed. Then however she never answered further messages and ultimately we never could meet her for the class. Bummed.

Laila is a wonderful...

Laura_R, Mar 2026

Laila is a wonderful host! You’ll learn a lot and eat a lot so come hungry! We had a little difficulty finding the place but they waited for us. Very flexible!

Amazing!!

RobinL, Mar 2026

It's a group cooking...

Melanie_R, Mar 2026

It's a group cooking class, about 20 participants. It was a great time - interactive, everyone had jobs to do including the kids to make the group meal. A highlight of our trip.

Wonderful cookery class

Dawn_P, Mar 2026

It’s fantastic! You meet a member of Laila’s team who takes you through the streets to Laila’s cookery school. This is the second time we’ve done this course as it’s so fab. Even better this time. You’re welcomed with Moroccan tea and biscuits before moving to the large table to prepare a 3 course meal. We made samosas, lemon chicken dishes (a sweet dish and a salty dish). With vegetables which is served with breads etc then a lovely fruit desert. Halfway through we had more tea and biscuits. There were roughly 16 people cooking and it was a lovely group, all swapping ideas of where we’d been in Marrakech and what to do. After the food was cooked, we all sat down and had our lunch which was delicious. I would definitely go back again as it’s such a fantastic experience and Laila and her team make it amazing.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much

Amazing!!

William_M, Mar 2026

This is a great experience! Chef Laila and daughter, were great teachers and get everyone involved, you don’t need to have any skills to enjoy this class, just a willingness to get involved with everyone! The group of people with us were all lovely and had great chats! Thank you!

Full flavored Moroccan food

Jim_L, Mar 2026

Learn to cook Moroccan food with the flavor that beats any of the 24 restaurants I went to my 18-day tour of Morocco. We got to work together in small groups and create main dishes salads and dessert. Then we got to Feast on our creations! Then get plenty of recipes email to you afterwards, so you can recreate those delicious flavors when you get home! Just go highly recommend!

A must if you like cooking

Hilde_O, Mar 2026

We did a morning cooking class in Marrakesh. We went along having had a few very dull tagines and were slightly concerned we were wasting our time. How wrong we were! We did a vegetarian and chicken tagine - both were amazing, interesting, slightly spicy and utterly delicious. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who enjoys cooking. Also Leilla and her daughter were funny. Engaging and knowledgeable.

Must do in Marrakech!

Pheng_T, Mar 2026

Just cannot say how wonderful this experience was. Chef Laila and her daughter were very welcoming and it felt like going to someone’s house to cook. The food prep interaction was engaging, even though the paring knives given were not the sharpest. The chicken tagine, 2 ways, was just better than restaurant quality. My only minor gripe was the difficulty in pickup and delayed start of the presentation. I suppose Ramadan might have slowed things down, but nothing too crazy. I recommend following the written instruction vs Google mapping the address (which was wrong). The pickup is located at a busy parking lot with many transfer vans and taxis. The pickup person is wearing a Black vest with Chef Laila Cooking Class written on the back. Otherwise, just do it! Kitchen skills not required to join.

Just Book it!!!!

Monique_S, Mar 2026

Laila and her team were AMAZING! She is so very sweet and welcoming. She is also very thorough with her cooking and teaching. I learned so much from her class. The mint tea, appetizer, entree, and dessert were so delicious. She gave me a parting gift, which I brought all the way back to America. I highly recommend this experience.

The best tagine in Marrakech and we made it ourselves

Mary_L, Mar 2026

Laila and her daughter are wonderful cooks and even better hosts. We spent the afternoon learning Moroccan cooking with a lovely group of strangers, and then sat down to a proper 3-course meal we'd made ourselves. The chicken tagine was the best I've had in Marrakech. Highly recommend!

Fantastic class! Well worth it

Barat_E, Mar 2026

Wonderful! Leila is a delightful and excellent teacher with a relaxed style. We made two different chicken tagines and four salads, all delicious. We learned about spices and how to preserve lemons and were treated to Leila’s review of most restaurant versions of Moroccan food. All I can say it the versions we prepared under her guidance had a depth of flavor that our restaurant meals didn’t meet.

Fun experience

NellRose_S, Mar 2026

A bit confusing the find the meeting point as you meet at a busy parking area where many others a waiting for taxis, etc. But eventually I saw someone wearing a vest with “cooking class” on it. We didn’t go to the market without explanation of why this wasn’t included. The other attendees spoke French, German, and Spanish making communication a bit challenging. Our class was with Chef Leila’s daughter. At the end she shared her WhatsApp and told us to message her to request the recipes, which I haven’t received yet. Despite these details I still enjoyed the experience and would recommend it.

Amazing!

Nya_R, Mar 2026

Chef was so nice ! Felt like was at my aunt house cooking with her! So patient and kind! And food was amazing!

Great was to get a taste of Marrakech

Lynne_M, Mar 2026

This was great fun and excellent value! Everyone got involved and chopped, mixed and folded to prepare the delicious lunch we all had. I'm definitely going to try some of the tips and dishes once I go home.

If I come back I'm doing it again

Joshua_S, Mar 2026

They were amazing, the food was amazing, 10 out of 10 highly recommend. They make you feel like you're at home in the food was seasoned to perfection.

Fantastic

DeAnn_S, Mar 2026

The class was amazing. Ms. Lala was the sweetest person ever. The food was so good, delicious does not even describe how good it was. I highly recommend this class to everyone.

We had a wonderful time...

Austin_A, Mar 2026

We had a wonderful time learning many different Moroccan dishes and the class is definitely suitable for all skill levels. Great vibes and great food

Fun & Engaging

Nichelle_A, Mar 2026

It was a wonderful experience. Be prepared for a full experience and a fun time! The chef was friendly and personable.

Wonderful workshop and dinner !!!

Giulia_A, Mar 2026

Wonderful experience!! We had a very fun and lovely workshop, learned many things, and enjoyed the best Moroccan dinner ever! Laila and her team are amazing! They are super organized, they work hard, explain everything very clearly, and create such a warm and engaging atmosphere for everyone. Thank you Laila!! Definitely recommended!

Fabulous Cooking Class

Carol_C, Mar 2026

We met lovely people. The cooking class was so much fun and very informative. We were sent all of the recipes via WhatsApp. The food was ( as other reviewers have said) the best food that we had in Marrakech!

Wonderful cooking class in Marrakech

Chris_B, Mar 2026

We enjoyed our class with Chef Laila, who was warm and welcoming, and a wonderful instructor. We participated in a group of about 20 people where we learned to make several Moroccan dishes, including 2 types of chicken tajine, both veggie and meat pastillas, a salad, and a dessert. It was a fun experience and the food was delicious. Chef Laila shared the recipes for the dishes we prepared (and more!) after the class. Highly recommend.

Fabulous tagine cooking experience

Joanne_S, Mar 2026

Great cooking experience carried out by chef mum & daughter who are comedy double act. Good instruction which resulted in a fabulous plentiful three course meal we all sat down & enjoyed together. Cannot recommend this highly enough.

Cooking with the best

Ann_N, Feb 2026

Fabulous experience. Great fun informative, practical. One of the best experiences I have had when travelling. Couldn't reccomend highly enough.

Great Experience

David_J, Feb 2026

Chef Laila and Chef Asma were both very knowledgeable, fun, and very conscious of dietary restrictions for members of the group. It was one of the most enjoyable cooking classes I've taken.

This is the cooking class to book in Marrakesh

Liesbet_D, Feb 2026

Very fun class! Chef Leila and her daughter give participants good tips and make sure everyone has a good time. The food was also incredible! Would definitely recommend

Would recommend

Liesel_A, Feb 2026

Really fun way to go grocery shopping and cooking with a local. We made three salads, two tagines, one dessert.

Amazing experience

Alicja_K, Feb 2026

This was a very fun introduction to Morocco! The food was amazing and everyone who helped to run the class was friendly and fun. Any dietary requirements or preferences were catered to very well. It was fun and I was so full by the end I could hardly walk! Leila was so generous and I can’t recommend this experience highly enough. Thank you!

Super!

Konrad_K, Feb 2026

Very friendly atmosphere and relaxing evening with two great women. Cooking lesson with them is a true pleasure. All as advertised.

An excellent cookery class

luke_j, Feb 2026

An excellent few hours with laila and her family. The tuition was clear and great fun and the food was absolutely delicious. Everyone was thoroughly involved : 'no work, no eat' 😁. I've been to some cooking classes where the interaction was really limited, but absolutely not the case here. Got some great recipes to take back to the UK and will definitely be using them. Thank you laila and family.. Superb!