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Nuts and seeds at a market in Marrakech
Fruits and vegetables at a market in Marrakech
Terracotta pots with lids on a stove top in Marrrakech
Group chopping and preparing ingredients in a cooking class in Marrakech
Woman flattening dough by hand in Marrakech

Moroccan Cooking & Market Shopping Experience

By Sahara Tours International
3.3 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $101 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Authentic preparation of a traditional Moroccan meal
  • Local cooking mentor to guide you through the process
  • Fresh ingredients selected by you from a nearby market
  • Delicious food to enjoy at the end of the lesson
  • Top cooking tips to take home and impress others with

Activity location

    • Marrakech, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Central Post Office Guilez
    • Rue el Imam Malik
    • Marrakech, Morocco

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Cooking Class
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English
  • Food only
Language options: English
Starting time: 3:30 p.m.
Price details
CA $101.25 x 1 AdultCA $101.25

Total
Price is CA $101.25
Cooking Class
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English
  • Food only
Starting time: 9:00 a.m.
Price details
CA $101.25 x 1 AdultCA $101.25

Total
Price is CA $101.25

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedCooking lesson
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch or dinner (depending on activity time booked)
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from your central Marrakech hotel
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks

Know before you book

  • Children 1 and younger are complimentary.
  • At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
  • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

What you can expect

Beginners and experts alike come together to learn how to prepare and cook traditional, succulent Moroccan specialities. Visit a vibrant local market for ingredients, and under the watchful gaze of a local cooking tutor, help create a tasty shared meal for all to enjoy at the lesson's completion.

Get acquainted with the traditions and tastes of Moroccan cuisine, which is fast becoming one of the most fashionable cuisines worldwide. Delve into the world of spice and fragrance as you learn to balance the flavours of cumin, turmeric, paprika, and cinnamon. Begin at a local market to handpick your fresh vegetables and, laden with ingredients, proceed to the nearby kitchen.

Work step-by-step with your knowledgeable teacher to prepare the dish of the day—a tagine of lamb, chicken, or beef. Once the meal has been perfected, serve it up in a traditional earthenware pot and enjoy. Leave armed with all the required tips to recreate the delicacies in your own home, ready to impress friends and family.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks and gloves required
  • Masks and gloves provided
  • Hand sanitizer provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Marrakech, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECentral Post Office Guilez
    • Rue el Imam Malik
    • Marrakech, Morocco
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMarrakech City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Marrakech, Morocco