COOKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The kitchens worth booking.
The 15 best cooking classes in morocco travellers love most, gathered in one place. What you cook, how long you spend at the stove, who teaches, and what a seat at the table costs.
Marrakech cooking class with hotel pickup, mint tea, and lunch at Chouf l’Or. Learn tajine basics and orange de cannelle dessert.
Most Popular“Mourad was very a kind chef, the time was good and the food was great. We learned a lot about cooking with the tagine.”
Marrakech market-to-cooking class with Moroccan women chefs: souk ingredients, mint tea ritual, tagines and pastilla, plus emailed recipes.
“I had a fantastic and educational cooking experience at kawtar and khmisa cooking workshop that I attended on 4/09/25 The entire experience was exceptional, and i left feeling inspired and more confident in cooking the Moroccan dishes. The chef teaching style was especially impressive. The instructor was knowledgeable, patient, and engaging throughout the lesson. This…”
Cook a Moroccan feast in Marrakesh with market shopping, a mint tea ceremony, and hands-on tagine lessons, plus recipes to take home.
“The whole experience was enjoyable, and the results amazingly tasty. The guide was very well informed and proficient. I would certainly recommend going.”
Marrakech Medina cooking class with Chef Khmisa: shop in the Old Souk, learn Moroccan mint tea, cook a shared meal, and eat lunch.
“This was a super fun experience, and you come away with skills you can use at home while having a great time.”
Half-day Marrakech cooking class with Chef Laila: market flavors, Moroccan tea, hands-on appetizer, main with Ras el Hanout, dessert.
“It was so fun. We got to learn about spices, cooking tips and how to make traditional Moroccan food. Food was better than any restaurant we went to.”
Marrakech Moroccan cooking class with Chef Fatima’s family. Cook tagine and dessert, learn spices, eat together, and get recipes.
“Just perfect. We were lucky to be only 10, and Yasser was so nice and patient with us. I cannot wait to try another menu next time ! If you’re looking for a local cooking class, this is it !”
Hands-on Moroccan cooking in a local Marrakech home: tagines, zaalouk, salad and bread, plus tea stories. 3 hours, $24.
“Cooking class was lovely - the food was delicious and our guide Abdu was great, very knowledgeable and good company. Definitely recommend this option as it’s hosted in a Moroccan house, which gave us the opportunity to walk through a new neighbourhood where the locals live and get a better idea of actual Moroccan living…”
Cook a hands-on Moroccan dish at La Maison Arabe in Marrakech. Choose 1 or 3 hours, learn tea ritual, flatbread, and eat together.
“Highly recommend! We took the three hour class and made two appetizers and an entree. Also was served dessert, handmade bread and tea. Our instructor Muhammad and the staff were kind and helpful throughout the course. The location is also very beautiful and scenic. The perfect group activity.”
Shop Marrakesh ingredients, learn mint tea, cook tagines and couscous with Chef Hassan, then eat together with recipes to take home.
“Very fun activity which ended in some great tasting dishes. As an extra we learned all the secrets of the Maroccan tea, and we also received all the receipts after the class.”
Shop Marrakech souks for fresh spices, then cook a tajine in a traditional riad with mint tea, salad, and a take-home recipe sheet.
“This was incredible. We met the guide and one other couple for some quick shopping of the ingredients for our meal. Following our guide through the markets was a blast--nothing like being with a local. Our guide paid for everything and was amenable to pick up extra vegetables for a vegetable tagine since my wife…”
Learn to cook classic Moroccan dishes at La Maison Arabe in Marrakech with a mint tea ceremony, hands-on tajine class, and tasting.
“It was so much fun to take this cooking class. Mohammad was very knowledgeable and we learnt about spices used in Moroccan cuisine quite a bit. The tajine we cooked was so tasty and I am looking forward to making it at home. This was an absolute A+++ experience.”
Hands-on Moroccan cooking with Chef Najla in Marrakech: tea and cookies, step-by-step starters and tagines, plus spice tips at home.
“Najla was fantastic! She walked us from one shop to another to purchase fresh ingredients and then back to her home to explain tea making and we had tea before starting the class! She also had things for sale that we purchased elsewhere foRead more”
Hands-on Moroccan cooking class in Marrakech with a market souk visit, fresh spices, and a full lunch or dinner plus a recipe PDF.
“Wonderful experience! Loved the guide and the cooking, definitely recommend if you're looking to learn something new and to have a great time, and a lot of delicious food! Really grateful for the experience.”
Taste Berber cooking in the Atlas Mountains: shop ingredients, cook with a family grandmother, then enjoy a 3-course lunch with small groups.
“Our favourite part of our visit to Morocco! Ibrahim and Mama were the perfect hosts and our group was so lovely. The location is stunning and it was so interesting to learn more about Amazigh culture. Thank you for the best day ever, don’t miss this on your visit to the mountains!!”
Marrakech Moroccan cooking workshop with mint tea, spices, bread, tagine, salads and pancakes, ending with your meal (private 3.5 hrs).
“My daughter and I loved every minute of our first rate Moroccan cooking workshop experience with Lamai Chef. From start to finish, it was a blast. A perfect morning of learning how to make gorgeous food in a fun and informative way. And the hosts are so warm and welcoming too. Highly recommended and bon…”
Hands-on classes and market tours, city by city.
