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Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class in Marrakech with a Local Chef
- Duration3 hours
- GroupShared · max 12
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesArabic, English, French
About this activity
Enjoy an authentic cooking class in a local home with hosts Khmisa who's been a chef for 40 years and she specializes in Morrocan cuisine and pastry. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Khmisa will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Moroccan dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's Marrakech home.
• Cooking lesson in a local home with a chef who worked for several renowned hotels in the cities of Rabat and Marrakech • Introduction to Morocco's culture and cuisine • Experience Moroccan hospitality in a residential Rue Bab Doukkala neighborhood • Vegetarian options available
What you will do
Your Marrakech dining experience takes place in a traditional Moroccan riad in the heart of the Medina (old city). Their riad is a 10-minute walk from the central square, Jemaa el-Fnaa. You will be welcomed with traditional Moroccan mint tea while your host shares stories of Moroccan cuisine and culture. Later join Khmisa in the kitchen to prepare her favorite family recipes during your hands-on Moroccan cooking class in the heart of Marrakech. You will cook together for about 1.5 hours as you learn to make three authentic Moroccan dishes, a starter, a main dish and a dessert. After cooking, enjoy the authentic Moroccan dishes you helped prepare. Enjoy an authentic home-cooked Moroccan meal that might include Moroccan appetizers and chicken tajine with vegetables and preserved lemon. You will end your meal with pastilla, a dessert made with milk and almonds.
Food & drink
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Please meet Khmisa directly at the riad. The exact Google Maps location link will be shared via WhatsApp. Please Whatsapp your host once the booking is confirmed, you will find her phone number in your ticket, in the 'before you go' section.
End / drop-off
Please meet Khmisa directly at the riad. The exact Google Maps location link will be shared via WhatsApp. Please Whatsapp your host once the booking is confirmed, you will find her phone number in your ticket, in the 'before you go' section.
Redemption
MEETING LOCATION: Please meet Khmisa directly at the riad. Here is the Google Maps link to the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zDYZmrupx9HAt4Ps5. Please send a WhatsApp message to this number for any help with directions: +212 668 759 890 Address: 44, Der Hajra. Bab doukkala Phone: +212 668 759 890 Email: khmisa.marrakechworkshop@gmail.com Please contact your host directly if you have dietary requests or need help with directions. -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above.
What's included
Included
- Small-group cooking class with your host Khmisa
- Gratuities
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 12 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Infant (0–4), Child (5–11), Adult (12–99)
Additional information
- They can offer vegetarian and vegan meals upon request if informed in advance.
- On days when Kawtar is unavailable, Khmisa will host the experience with another family member, who will assist with translation.
- Khmisa will not be joining you for the meal, as she will be busy serving the food and ensuring it is served hot.
- This is a small-group, non-private experience.
Languages
- Guide
- Arabic, English, French
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Manual
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Africa/Casablanca
- Product code
- 7626P730
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- Date of birth
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Any special requirements
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