Traditional Tajine Cookery Class

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Marrakech, Morocco

from 13 reviews

4.83/5

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Language: English

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Duration: Fixable

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You'll experience Marrakech from souk to table on an authentic culinary adventure

There are local ingredients, spices and food traditions to discover with a knowledgeable guide

You'll master the art of preparing a classic Moroccan tajine in a traditional riad

The experience includes sharing your freshly cooked meal and connecting with local culture through food

What to expect

Discover Moroccan cuisine from souk to table on this hands-on cooking experience in Marrakech. Begin in the lively Djemaa El-Fna square before heading into the city's famous souks with your local guide. Learn the Arabic names of key ingredients as you shop for fresh vegetables, herbs and spices alongside local vendors.Then step inside a traditional Moroccan riad, where you'll join a local chef for a hands-on tajine cooking class. Learn the secrets behind one of Morocco's most iconic dishes, from selecting the right ingredients to balancing the rich flavours and spices that make Moroccan cuisine so distinctive.As your meal cooks, enjoy the warm hospitality of your hosts and gain insight into everyday life in the Marrakech medina. Finally, sit down to savour the delicious tajine you've prepared yourself, making this a truly authentic and memorable cultural experience. After lunch, your guide will accompany you back to Djemaa El-Fna Square, where you can continue exploring the souks or return to your accommodation.

What's included

Local English-speaking guide

Lunch

Recipe sheet

What's not included

Tips / gratuities for your guide and driver

What to remember

Know in advance:

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements can be accommodated. Please advise the local partner at least 24 hours before the tour so that necessary arrangements can be made

Dress standards are generally more conservative in Morocco than in many Western countries. It's recommended to wear clothing that covers the shoulders and knees when visiting the Medina and local homes. Lightweight long sleeves, trousers, or longer skirts are ideal

The tajine cooking experience remains the same, but some ingredients and side dishes may vary depending on seasonal availability and the freshest produce available at the market on the day

This experience includes walking through Marrakech's Medina and souks, where streets can be busy and surfaces uneven

Traditional riads may include stairs and uneven flooring, which may not be suitable for all mobility levels

Children under 6 years old can join free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult

This experience is operated by a B Corp-certified company committed to responsible travel and supporting local communities

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

Where

Outside Café France in Djemaa El-Fna

Meeting point:

Outside Café France in Djemaa El-Fna. As you walk into Djemaa El-Fna through the main entrance this is a 3-storey café on the right side of the square.

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Reviews

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4.8/5

Based on 13 reviews from verified customers

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The Hall’s

February 2026

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 36 years old

Excellent

Great to experience ingredient shopping around the market and then preparing our food for cooking. Mint tea on the roof garden was a lovely touch too. The hosts were very welcoming into their home/riad. It was a perfect way to spend a morning away from the hustle and bustle.

Ivan

February 2026

From Netherlands

Traveled as With family - 30 years old

Excellent

M Jolis

January 2026

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 37 years old

Excellent

We thoroughly enjoyed this experience - from being guided through the souks, & given baskets to carry our freshly picked meat & vegetables. The Riad was beautiful. We sat together, equipped with chopping board & knife! Our genial host was fabulous; a real character! He explained the food prep & cooking process really well, along with bits of history & tradition. The food was delicious & our host kindly sent us away with a little wicker basket of herbs & spices. Don’t miss this one… Fantastic!

Jurgen

November 2025

From Netherlands

Traveled as With family - 34 years old

Excellent

Heel leuke ervaring en supervriendelijke mensen ! En bovendien lekker .

Anonymous

October 2025

From United Kingdom

Excellent

Anonymous

August 2025

From United Kingdom

Great

Gwendad Wales

June 2025

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 40 years old

Excellent

An amazing experience- guided shopping in the souks is an incredible opportunity to experience the culture and Leila the cook is a wonderful host - the venue is breathtakingly stunning and cannot be more complimentary of this experience- thank you

Annette

June 2025

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 33 years old

Excellent

This was an amazing experience really enjoyed it from start to finish Fully recommend

San

August 2024

From Netherlands

Traveled as With family - 28 years old

Excellent

Heel leerrijke activiteit met een bijzondere dame. Een must om te doen!

Anonymous

August 2024

From United States

Excellent

Absolutely fantastic experience. Our guide was warm, friendly, and highly knowledgeable.

Joanna

May 2024

From Netherlands

Traveled as With friends - 31 years old

Excellent

Fantastische ervaring! Onze gids en kok Samira is hartelijk en zeer kundig. Ze liet ons van alles zien op de groente- en kruidenmarkt; we hebben veel geleerd over Marokkaanse keuken en cultuur. Veel lol gehad en daarna ook heerlijk gegeten! Een aanrader.

Ritvanwinkle

February 2024

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 42 years old

Excellent

Brilliant trip would have liked a copy of the recipe at the end

Angelique

October 2022

From Netherlands

Traveled as With family - 38 years old

Excellent

Alles aan deze activiteit was leuk, eerst naar de soeks met de gids (waar we alle ingrediënten hebben gehaald. Daarna zijn we naar de riad van Karima, de kok gegaan waar zij Marrokkaanse muntthee heeft gemaakt, met uitleg erbij. Daarna hebben we een tajine, een salade en een dessert gemaakt. Alles werd heel goed uitgelegd en het resultaat was heerlijk. Echt een top dag gehad.

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