Traditional Moroccan and Berber cooking classes

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About the Activity

Fluent in French, English, Arabic and Berber, I love communicating and passing on the values of my Moroccan culture, based on sharing and respect. I offer varied menus with fresh or cooked starters, main courses and home-made desserts. I use fresh, quality produce, mainly local, to reduce my carbon footprint. My priorities are to satisfy my customers, to share a tasty pleasure and an unforgettable moment in a typically Moroccan atmosphere. I pay particular attention to cleanliness and hygiene throughout my cooking classes.

3 hours

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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Food and drink : Snacks. Small Moroccan cakes

Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water

Food and drink : Tea and coffee. Tasting of mint tea or spiced coffee

Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation

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Moroccan and Berber cookery course programme: Participants are welcomed in a Moroccan setting and immersed in Moroccan tradition and culture. Presentation of the day's programme over Moroccan cakes and mint tea, the secrets of whose preparation you will learn. Introduction to recipes and spices Presentation of the chosen recipes (tagine, or couscous, or pastilla, Moroccan salads, etc.). Presentation of traditional spices and condiments and explanation of their role in Moroccan cuisine (ras el hanout, cumin, saffron, cinnamon, preserved lemon, olives, etc.). Preparing the main course: Participants get involved in every stage of preparation, from cutting up the ingredients to seasoning. Specific cooking techniques depending on the recipe: simmered tajine, steamed couscous, crispy pastilla. Preparing Moroccan salads: preparing classic salads such as carrot salad with chermoula, aubergine zaalouk or taktouka. Participants sit down to enjoy the dish they have prepared together. End of the course and distribution of recipe cards, final discussion.View Location

Sample Menu

Main Courses

Vegetarian tajine - Dish made with seasonal vegetables with Moroccan spices and olive oil.
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.
Tagine of sardine meatballs - A tasty tagine made with tomato sauce and sardines in meatballs, seasoned with Moroccan spices.
Chicken pastilla with almonds - A typically Moroccan sweet and savory, festive and tasty recipe, based on chicken and almonds with the scent of cinnamon and saffron.
Moroccan soup (Lahrira) - A complete traditional dish with or without meat, chickpeas, lentils, celery, parsley, coriander, tomatoes, faeces, vermicelli, etc.

Starters

Moroccan salads - Tomato and grilled pepper salad (shlada) or eggplant puree (Zaalouk) or carrot salad with cumin or tomato and eggplant Taktouka

Deserts

Cinnamon Oranges - A fresh Moroccan dessert of oranges with cinnamon, or grated carrots with orange and orange flower water, or cucumbers with orange.
Baklawa - Delicious oriental pastry made from almond or walnut fruits and honey.

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

Meet next to the Pharmacie de la plage, avenue Princesse Lalla Amina, EssaouiraView Location

End point

Meet next to the Pharmacie de la plage, avenue Princesse Lalla Amina, EssaouiraView Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

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

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

Arabic
English
French

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Africa/Casablanca time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Essaouira Cooking ClassCreated on 17 Aug 2023Created on 09 Mar 2025

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