How To Be A Real Moroccan Chef

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3 hours
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1 - 15 guests
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Join Abdou in Essaouira for a hands-on Moroccan cooking class. Learn to make traditional dishes like tajine while exploring the rich culinary heritage. Perfect for food enthusiasts.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Hello, my name is Abdou. I am a Moroccan person food lover grew up between the old medina and the wonderful beach of ESSAOUIRA. I have learned the basic of the cooking from my mother when i was child , And thats give the opportunity to work as a shef in many restaurants in many cities in Morocco

I would love to share with you everything about my culture , especially food and drink

if you are interested in learning how to make a tradutional moroccan tajine or any kind of moroccan food or if you are looking for the secrets of the moroccan food and culture, this experience is the right for you

IT WILL BE A HONOR FOR ME TO SHARE ALL OF MY KNOWLEDGE WITH YOU


SEE YOU SOOOON!

Sample Menu

MAIN
MOMOCCAN TAJIN
WITH FRESH MORROCCAN BRED

What You Get

Lunch
Dinner

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

We will meet in frant of (dar al mouwaten) thanWe will start by shopping in the market where the locals buy the freshest ingredients. We will purchase meat, pastries, vegetables, and spices from my friends at the shops. You can choose your ingredients for the tajine – either beef, lamb, chicken, fish, or vegetarian. *If you would like fish , please let me know beforehand, so I can prepare it. Then we will head to my home, where I will make the traditional Moroccan mint tea and we will prepare the food and cook together. See you soon

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Dar Al Mouwaten دار المواطن, Boulevard Layoune, Essaouira Marrakech-Safi, Morocco, MA

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we will meet in front of (DAR AL MOUWATEN) دار المواطن
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Experience tagine not to be missed!
May 18, 2025
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Great cooking experience with Abdou, who is very kind and offered us a warm welcome at his place.

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A great time
May 03, 2025
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Great evening with Abdou and his friend Isaac. In addition to learning how to cook a great Tajine Kefta at Abdou with fresh ingredients bought at the market just before, we shared a great moment of...read more

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Don’t look any further
May 03, 2025
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Abdou was very good in communicating, as soon as I did the booking. A choice of different options was given for the tajine. I had chicken and vegetables. The meeting point was well prepared and on ...read more

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Excellent culinary and cultural experience
April 15, 2025
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Excellent culinary and cultural experience at the market and in Abdou's home learning how to cook authentic tangine. We met by the Dar al Mouwaten mosque and Abdou took us to the market to get our...read more

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Great cooking workshop with the whole family
April 14, 2025
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We had a special cooking workshop as a family with Abdul: it gave us a lot of joy as a family including the children ! The prepared food - a selection was possible in advance- tasted very good to u...read more

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