Morocco · WORKSHOPS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 craft workshops worth the dirhams, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Learn to cook Moroccan tagine in Marrakech with hotel pickup, mint tea, a professional chef, lunch, and a relaxed three-hour class.
“An incredible experience, Amine was the most hospitable and loveliest chef ever, we will be coming back - and unforgettable day”
Learn Moroccan cooking in Marrakech with a souk visit, mint tea ritual, local chefs, fresh ingredients, shared meal, and recipes to take home.
“Food was so good and then women running our class were great!”
Cook six Moroccan dishes, shop a Marrakesh market, learn mint tea, and eat your feast in this friendly four-hour class for $47.
“A truly amazing experience and we highly recommend to people who enjoy cooking or want to learn more about Moroccan cuisine. We received very clear instructions about the meeting location the day before via WhatsApp. The guides spoke perfect English and were welcoming and kind. After a stop at the souks to collect vegetables, in which each participant was asked to help choose something, we proceeded to the home and cooking location. We started with a mint tea ceremony, in which we learned a lot about this staple of Moroccan culture! Our chef did a wonderful job of explaining and assigning tasks to include everyone in the experience. We are…”
Shop Marrakech’s Medina souk, learn Moroccan recipes with Chef Khmisa, and share a three-course meal in a traditional home kitchen.
“The experience was wonderful. Everyone was involved in preparing the meal that we shared. New friends were made and cooking experience was delightful.”
Cook Moroccan dishes with Chef Laila in Marrakech, shop for spices, learn tea-making, and enjoy a hands-on three-course meal.
“Great experience highly recommend. The food was great. The chef was entertaining enjoyed seeing their family too.”
Make pottery, try a Moroccan wheel, and sip mint tea at this welcoming two-hour Marrakech workshop, ideal for beginners and creative families.
“This was my first time making pottery and I enjoyed the class. The ladies are attentive. They have things in n their studio for sale so bring money to purchase. The space was clean . Very relaxing. They will give you an Apron.”
Cook Moroccan dishes with a local family in Marrakech, learn spice and tagine techniques, then enjoy a four-course meal for $33.
“really good had so many was of using a knive and not to waste food really enjoyed it.”
Cook tagines, Moroccan bread, salads, and tea in a local Marrakech home, then share the meal while hearing stories about Moroccan culture.
“Cooking class was lovely - the food was delicious and our guide Abdu was great, very knowledgeable and good company. Definitely recommend this option as it’s hosted in a Moroccan house, which gave us the opportunity to walk through a new neighbourhood where the locals live and get a better idea of actual Moroccan living than a class in the Medina would have been. Had a great time and met some lovely people!”
Learn Moroccan cooking at La Maison Arabe in Marrakech with fresh ingredients, tea, flatbread, tagine, and a choice of one or three hours.
“The team looking after us were excellent and we managed to make some very tasty food.”
Learn tagine, couscous, salads, and mint tea with Chef Hassan in a market-to-table Marrakech cooking class for $34.76.
“Really enjoyable half day experience with Hassan and Ahmed. We visited the local market to buy the ingredients first and then were taught how to make Moroccan tea. We then prepped as a group 4 tagline dishes and 2 sides. They all turned out absolutely delicious. The great thing about this experience was you made the dishes as a group and got to taste them all. Would recommend.”
Shop Marrakech’s souks, learn Moroccan spices, and cook chicken tajine in a family riad during this warm, hands-on 4-hour class.
“Asis(sorry if I spelt wrong) was absolutely brilliant very fun and easy to understand English. this is a great way to learn Moroccan foods, also great to meet other people, great experience highly recommended.”
Learn to surf in Essaouira with friendly instructors, quality gear, beginner-friendly waves, hot showers, lockers, and flexible booking.
“I had such a great time doing surfing lessons. The instructors were patient and communicative and very helpful! I would definitely go again.”
Learn to prepare Moroccan dishes at La Maison Arabe in Marrakech, with tea, local ingredients, individual workstations, and a tasty meal.
“Everything was amazing from the start Great chef and teaching class! Lovely vibes! Highly recommended!!”
Learn Moroccan tea, shop for fresh ingredients, and cook tagines and salads at Chef Najla’s Marrakech home in a four-hour class.
“Wonderful experience, we learnt so much from this amazing friendly and very knowledgeable professional chef. This tour is a must when visiting Marrakesh. The morning school enables you to go shopping for the fresh produce before cooking. Strongly advise buying from Najila’s little shop that has amazing soaps and ingredients.”
Shop Marrakech’s souq, cook chicken tagine, make mint tea, and enjoy lunch in a riad during this friendly four-hour class.
“This was my first cooking class ever and I will remember it for a lot time, that’s for sure) Everything was great - starting by traditional shopping in traditional places, finishing by delicious meal cooked by ourselves in a wonderful Riad. Madame La Chef is an amazing persoRead more”
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