Moroccan Cooking Class in a Marrakech Riad
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Overview
In short: Activity · Half day, starting and ending in Marrakech.
- Duration
- Half day (morning class + lunch)
- Starts
- Marrakech (hotel pick-up)
- Ends
- Marrakech
- Tour type
- Activity
- Group size
- Up to 50 travellers
- Language
- Flexible, on request
- Distance
- Varies
- Stops
- 2 places
A hands-on class in a riad in the heart of the medina, run by two Moroccan women passionate about home cooking. The chef has 25 years of experience in Moroccan cuisine and pastry, including work in well-known hotels, and shares her own recipes.
Each participant gets an individual workstation; afterwards you eat what you cooked on the terrace. Vegan and vegetarian versions are available.
Highlights
- Learn classic Moroccan dishes with a professional chef
- Eat your meal on the riad terrace
- Individual workstations with easy-to-follow instructions
- Vegan and vegetarian options
- Other workshops on request: pastry, crêpes and pancakes (msemen, baghrir), henna, argan oil, crafts
Route
All 2 stops
| # | Stop | Day | From previous stop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marrakech | Day 1 | — |
| 2 | Marrakech medina | Day 1 | ≈ 0 km |
| 1 | Marrakech | Day 1 | ≈ 0 km |
The programme
PlanPick-up – cooking class – lunch on the terrace
MarrakechMarrakech medinaMarrakechMorning pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the riad in the medina.
Welcome and introduction to Moroccan ingredients and spices; step-by-step lesson at your own workstation.
Lunch on the terrace: you taste the dishes you prepared, with mint tea.
Transfer back to your hotel.
What’s included
Included
- Hotel/riad pick-up and drop-off
- Professional driver
- Free Wi-Fi
- Guided cooking lesson
- Lunch with mint tea, coffee or a soft drink
- Local professional guide
- Live commentary in English, French, Spanish and Italian
Not included
- Tips
Good to know
- Tell the team about allergies or dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free) when booking.
- Ask for the recipes in writing or take photos of each step so you can repeat them at home.
- A spice shop visit before or after the class is a good way to buy ras el hanout and saffron at fair prices.
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Questions about this trip
How long is this trip, and where does it start and end?
It lasts Half day (morning class + lunch), starting in Marrakech (hotel pick-up) and ending in Marrakech.
Which meals are included?
Lunch. Other meals and drinks are paid locally.
What is included in the price?
Hotel/riad pick-up and drop-off; Professional driver; Free Wi-Fi; Guided cooking lesson; Lunch with mint tea, coffee or a soft drink; Local professional guide; Live commentary in English, French, Spanish and Italian.
What is not included?
Tips.
Can the programme be adapted?
Yes. Dates, pace, stops and accommodation can be adjusted — tell us what you would like when you ask for a quote.
How do I book?
Send us your dates and the number of travellers on WhatsApp (+212 663-102827) or by email (marocservicetours@gmail.com). We reply within 48 hours with a personalised quote.
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How this trip compares with the two closest alternatives.
| Criteria | This tripMoroccan Cooking Class in a Marrakech Riad | Sidecar Ride: Secrets of Marrakech | Marrakech Street Food Tour by Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | Half day (morning class + lunch) | 3 hours | 3 hours (evening) |
| Route | Marrakech (round trip) | Marrakech (round trip) | Marrakech (round trip) |
| Distance | — | ≈ 10 km | — |
| Places visited | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Type | Activity | Activity (private, tailor-made) | Activity (shared or private) |
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| Price | On request | On request | On request |
| Links | View this trip | View this trip |