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Cook Moroccan Classics in Marrakech - Join a Hands-On Cooking Workshop in El Hara
At La Maison Arabe in Marrakech, you can join the Kingdom of Morocco's first cooking school, opened in 2001, and learn traditional Moroccan cuisine from a dada (traditional Moroccan cook) with an Arabic/English/French translator; workshops take place either at the cooking school near the Riad-Hotel La Maison Arabe or in peaceful secret gardens away from the bustle of the medina, offering individual workstations, state-of-the-art equipment and only the freshest local ingredients so you can master a Moroccan dish hands-on-choose a 1-hour express workshop (two daily sessions at 1:30 pm for lunch and 6:30 pm for dinner) or a 3-hour workshop (two daily sessions at 10:00 am for lunch and 3:00 pm for dinner) to fit your schedule and enrich your stay in Marrakech.
About this activity in El Hara
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Join Morocco’s first cooking school, founded in 2001 at La Maison Arabe in El Hara, Marrakech, and learn authentic Moroccan recipes from a traditional dada.
- Cook in a modern workshop with individual workstations and state-of-the-art equipment using only fresh, high-quality local ingredients.
- Choose between a 1-hour express session (lunch at 1:30pm or dinner at 6:30pm) or a 3-hour hands-on class (10:00am or 3:00pm) to suit your schedule in the medina.
- Option to learn in a peaceful setting away from the bustle - workshops are held either near the Riad-Hotel La Maison Arabe or in secret gardens for an intimate experience.
Important Information
- Classes are taught by a traditional Moroccan cook (dada) with a multilingual translator available to guide you in Arabic, English or French.
- You’ll taste the dishes you prepare and enjoy included meals and refreshments as part of the experience; bring any special dietary needs when you book.
- Children under 12 are not permitted in the cooking classes for safety reasons; public transport links are available nearby for easy access.
- Drinks and transportation to/from attractions are not included; the workshop may be operated by a multi-lingual guide and features live commentary and demonstrations.
Meeting Point
Meet at the reception of La Maison Arabe Riad in El Hara, Marrakech for briefing and check-in. For classes held off-site, you’ll be directed to the nearby secret gardens or the on-site cooking school - please confirm your session location when booking.
Includes
- Enjoy an afternoon tea and lunch included as part of your experience in El Hara, Marrakech, giving you a taste of local flavors without worrying about meals.
- Sample curated food tastings that highlight regional specialties so you can discover authentic flavors while you explore the area.
- Experience live entertainment and live commentary on board, keeping you engaged and informed throughout the activity.
Excludes
- Drinks are not included, so plan to purchase beverages separately while you’re on site or nearby.
- Transportation to/from attractions is not provided, so you’ll need to arrange your own transfers to reach the meeting point in the neighborhood.
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy to reach the meeting point from across the area.
- Children under 12 years old are not permitted in our cooking classes for security reasons - please plan accordingly.
- The experience may be operated by a multi-lingual guide, helping you follow commentary and explanations during your visit.
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
Fabulous and entertaining experience! Highly recommend the cooking class. Food, experience, the chef and staff were incredible. Very personal and food was great!
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Summary:
Chef Fatiha was amazing! We went for the one hour lunch option and made chicken tagine with caramelized apricots. Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Marrakesh! If we’re ever in town again, we will be doing the three hour dinner option!
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Summary:
Such a great cooking class! We did the 1h lunch workshop and cooked chicken tagine and it was the perfect amount of time. Each station has everything ready and you can watch the host on screen. Easy instructions and honestly anyone can cook, no matter how little experience you have because Fathia will help.
Fathia was such a lovely lady, very polite and friendly. I think she’s the happiest female cook I know! Beautiful singing voice too. Once you’ve cooked the meal you get to eat it and mingle with other people. We met great females from America, so nice chatting to them. Very good value for money and I would so highly recommend.
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Know more about El Hara
You can learn traditional Moroccan recipes taught by a dada (traditional cook) with a translator (Arabic/English/French). Workshops take place near the Riad-Hotel or in secret gardens away from the medina, with individual workstations, state-of-the-art equipment and fresh local ingredients.
Yes - the workshops are designed for individual workstations and are well suited to couples or groups who want an immersive food and cultural experience in a peaceful setting near the Riad or in the secret gardens.
For safety reasons, children under 12 years old are not permitted in the cooking classes; adults and older children can join to learn and taste Moroccan dishes in a well-equipped workshop environment.
You can choose a 1-hour express Moroccan cooking workshop with two daily sessions (1:30pm and 6:30pm) or a 3-hour workshop with two sessions at 10:00am and 3:00pm, allowing you to fit hands-on food experiences into your Marrakech itinerary.
The classes are led by a traditional Moroccan dada and focus on authentic techniques and ingredients, giving you a direct, cultural immersion into Moroccan cuisine while staying in the heart of Marrakech.
Workshops are held at the cooking school near the Riad-Hotel or in secret gardens away from the hustle and bustle of the medina, so you can enjoy a calm, hands-on culinary experience that highlights local produce and traditional cooking methods in Marrakech.
