Small-Group Cooking Class Experience in a Marrakech Riad

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Marrakech, Morocco

4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Join this small-group cooking class located in a cozy riad in Marrakech for an intimate group experience where you’ll learn the secrets of Moroccan cooking. Besides cooking, you’ll also visit the local baker and walk through the farmer’s market. After preparing your traditional lunch, a tagine, and dessert, you’ll sit down to eat together.

Make some new friends on this small group class (max 4)
Learn to make tagines, desserts, and more
Walk through the market and visit the bakers as extras
Sit down to dine on what you’ve prepared

Sample Menu

Starter

Aubergine salad

Starter

Zuchini / Courgette Salad

Starter

Sweet tomato chutney salad

Main

Tagine

Popular tagines are chicken with preserved lemons and olives; lamb with prunes; vegetable with aromatic seasoning

Dessert

Orange slices with cinnamon

What's Included

Lunch
Bottled water

Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Riad Dar Zaman
29 Derb Bouelilou, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Make your way, or take a taxi to Sidi Ben Slimane (our neighbourhood in the medina). The road is a no-entry for taxis - they will drop you right next to a restaurant called Dar Sidi Ben Slimane.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Infants must sit on laps
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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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Reviews

4.8

based on 22 reviews

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Terry_M, Jan 2025

Wow, what an amazing experience! We had a blast, and the meal we made was the best we’ve had in Morocco so far. We were lucky to have a diverse group cooking chicken, lamb, and meatball tagines, along with delicious side dishes and fresh, flavorful desserts. The lunch was served on the rooftop, and it was absolutely wonderful—full of vibrant flavors and simply delicious! There were a few minor things that could be improved. The tour description said we’d get to walk through the market and see a bread oven, but we missed that. It would’ve been so cool to see that, and it was part of what made the tour so appealing. Sometimes, we felt like we missed part of the conversation. Some of our group members spoke French, so the conversations with Karima would sometimes gonna knand forward in French. Hassane tried to translate, but Karima would sometimes ignore him when he tried to pause to translate. On balance I must say I was able to ask any questions I just felt list on a few occasions. The course started an hour later than advertised. We got there at 9:45 a.m. for a 10 a.m. start, and we didn’t start until almost 11. We left after lunch around 4 p.m. But don’t let these things scare you away! They weren’t major problems, I’m genuinely just saying to make the experience better. Hassane was an amazing host who took really good care of us. He made sure we understood everything, offered us drinks, and took lots of photos. He was so friendly and warm, and he really cared about us and everyone in the group. Karima was also a great instructor who shared her cooking secrets and style. It was a lot of fun to learn from her and I feel privileged to understand a little about this style of cooking. And the group size of six people was perfect. It was easy to chat with everyone and have fun together. Lovely people to share the experience with also. If you’re thinking about taking a cooking class in Marrakech, I highly recommend this one!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

This particular class started late simply because we were waiting for four other participants to arrive. No fault at all of the staff, who were patient and gracious in accommodating the late arrivals. Because of the late arrivals it was necessary to start the cooking element of the class straightaway, and the tour of the bread oven, hammam and local market was offered after lunch but was declined by all participants. We usually teach one tagine, but for this class, the six participants requested to prepare three different tagines, and not wanting to disappoint, we agreed, so the class took longer than normal. The plus side was that everyone enjoyed the lunch all the more. Hassan has been translating the class for over 10 years, and he does so adeptly and with finesse. If something wasn't translated it was because he deemed it not relevant to share with the whole group. In any event, we provide recipes for all dishes with comprehensive instructions.

A fabulous experience.

Evgenia_G, Dec 2024

We had the most wonderful time at Riad Dar Zaman and were well looked after by Humza and Karima. The local tour gave a real insight into how the neighbourhood works and functions. The cooking class was excellent, Karima shared some great tips and lunch was enjoyed on the beautiful terrace. Can’t recommend enough.