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Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Marrakech & Traditional Market

  • Duration : Around 3 hours
  • Meeting point : Bab Doukkala Mosque
  • Format : Shared group, maximum 15 people

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Meet your chef near Bab Doukkala Mosque, then visit a market used by local residents to buy the day’s produce and learn how spices shape Moroccan cooking. The workshop continues in a traditional house in the heart of the medina: after mint tea, everyone helps prepare starters, a main course and dessert. The class lasts around three hours and ends with the meal you cooked together.

How the experience unfolds

  1. At the start

    Meet at Bab Doukkala

    Meet the team in front of Bab Doukkala Mosque, a point accessible by car or taxi. The experience ends at the same meeting point.

  2. First stop

    Traditional market and fresh produce

    After discussing allergies and dietary preferences, join the chef in the souk to choose vegetables, herbs and spices among stalls used by local residents.

  3. At the workshop

    Mint-tea welcome

    In a traditional medina house, learn the gestures and stages of the Moroccan tea ritual before the cooking begins.

  4. In the kitchen

    Prepare the menu together

    The group prepares several Moroccan starters, followed by tagine, couscous or another main dish of the day, then dessert. The chef explains the spices, techniques and recipes while everyone takes part.

  5. To finish

    Share the meal

    Sit down together to enjoy the three courses prepared during the workshop, accompanied by tea or coffee.

Included

  • Visit to the traditional Bab Doukkala market
  • Chef and guidance in English or French
  • All ingredients and cooking equipment
  • Three-course Moroccan meal prepared during the workshop
  • Mint tea and coffee

Not included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Optional gratuities
  • Personal purchases at the market

Good to know

  • Tell the team about allergies and dietary restrictions before the workshop begins.
  • Vegetarian and vegan menus are available.
  • Children can take part from the age of 5.
  • Shared sessions are capped at 15 participants; a private session is available on request.
  • The venue is stroller accessible but not wheelchair accessible.
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts, with a full refund.

Prefer to cook only with your own group? A private session is available on request.

Frequently asked questions

What will we cook?ReadClose

The menu depends on the day’s market. It includes several Moroccan starters — such as zaalouk, caramelised carrots, chakchouka or salads — followed by tagine, couscous or tanjia, and a dessert such as milk pastilla.

Can vegetarians and vegans take part?ReadClose

Yes. Vegetarian and vegan dishes can be prepared. Share your preferences and allergies in advance so the menu can be adapted.

Where is the meeting point?ReadClose

Meet in front of Bab Doukkala Mosque in Marrakech. The location is accessible by car or taxi, and the activity ends at the same point.

Is the meal included?ReadClose

Yes. You eat the starters, main course and dessert prepared with the group, with tea or coffee.

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