Traditional Moroccan and Berber cooking classes

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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 14 guests
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Language
English, French, Arabic
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Immerse yourself in Moroccan culture with hands-on cooking classes. Learn to prepare traditional dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Experience authentic flavors in a warm, welcoming setting.

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

Experience Details

Fluent in French, English, Arabic and Berber, I like to communicate and transmit the values DE my Moroccan culture, based on sharing and hospitality. I offer varied menus with fresh or cooked starter, main course and homemade dessert. I use fresh quality and mainly local products DE reduce the carbon footprint.

My priorities are: satisfy my customers, share a tasteful pleasure and an unforgettable moment in a typical Moroccan atmosphere.

I pay particular attention to cleanliness and hygiene throughout DE my cooking class.

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 DE boulettes DE sardines
A tasty tagine based DE tomato sauce and DE sardines EN pellets, 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
Tajine DE chicken with candied lemon and olives
MAIN
Tajine DE chicken with prunes and almonds
STARTER
Zaalouk: grilled eggplant puree
STARTER
Shlada machwiya: Moroccan DE tomatoes and roasted peppers salad
STARTER
Carrots and courgettes with chermoula
MAIN
Tajine DE kefta: meatballs DE with tomato sauce

What You Get

Bottled water
Tea and coffee
Participants learn how to make Moroccan mint tea
Recipes in French and English sent after the cooking class
Private transportation

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Welcome participants in a Moroccan setting with immersion in Moroccan tradition and culture. Presentation of the program of the day around DE Moroccan cupcakes and a mint tea, from which you will learn the secrets DE preparation. Introduction to recipes and spices Presentation of selected recipes (tajine, or couscous, or pastilla, Moroccan salads, etc.). Presentation DE traditional spices and condiments and explanation of their role in Moroccan cuisine (ras el hanout, cumin, saffron, cinnamon, candied lemon, olives, etc.). Preparation of the main course: Participants are involved in every step DE the preparation, from cutting ingredients to seasoning. Specific cooking techniques according to the recipe: simmered tagine, steamed couscous, crispy pastilla. Preparation DE sala DE Moroccans: Preparation of classic salads such as carrot salad with chermoula, eggplant zaalouk, or taktouka. Participants settle down to enjoy the dish they have prepared together. Exchange around DE recipes and Moroccan culture.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Avenue Princesse Lalla Amina, Essaouira Marrakech-Safi, Morocco, MA

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Meet next to the Pharmacie de la plage, avenue Princesse Lalla Amina, Essaouira
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.

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