Traditional Cooking Class in Marrakech, Marrakesh

4.7 (7 reviews)
Ema
Ema B.
May 27, 2024
We absolutely loved this experience. It was very fun to shop in the market for the ingredients and then to make each course. The chef was... Read more
Stefanie
Stefanie K.
Apr 25, 2024
We had a great time learning to cook traditional Moroccan dishes with Chef Chaouen including Zalouk, Harira, Tagine djaj m’kalli, Tagine b l’hout, and Blighat b... Read more
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Shelli A.
Apr 10, 2024
Another wonderful and can't miss experience in Marrakech. After a nice coffee and tea break, we selected our three course menu, shopped with our chef, and... Read more
Nisah
Nisah M.
May 10, 2023
Our chef during this class was amazing! She was a great teacher, very playful and friendly. It was a great experience to learn how to cook... Read more
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Overview

This unique experience utilizes the power of food to help you connect with Moroccan cuisine, culture, and people. You'll meet an inspiring group of women and learn how to cook local delicacies as they share stories about their lives.

The foundation of your experience is a traditional cooking class focused on the all-stars of Moroccan cuisine: you'll either cook a delicious Tagine (a spice-infused stew named for the earthenware pot it simmers in) or couscous with seasonal vegetables, poultry, lamb, or merguez sausages. What makes this class particularly special is that your culinary teachers, aside from being experts at making delicious food, are local women within a non-profit. This organization empowers them through culinary arts and provides a stable income.  

In Moroccan culture, meals are a vibrant and vital component of one's community. While you chat and connect with your teacher, the tagine cooks slowly over charcoal. Then, when ready, you'll share your meal as a group! Learn the timeless techniques of preparing Moroccan dishes and make a genuine connection with the women in this NGO; as you steam couscous, you'll exchange stories, setting the stage for a close family-style meal at the end of your lesson. You're also likely to encounter some of Morocco's signature flavors and ingredients — think preserved lemons and spices like ras el hanout and saffron.

Before you leave, ask your teachers for their favorite shops, treats, and places nearby. You'll depart with a full belly and a full heart. Walk off your decadent meal this afternoon as you stroll around the neighborhood and explore the town, hopefully through a new, more personal lens.  

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7 total ratings, 6 with reviews
4.7
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4.7
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4.8
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4.7
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D J.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024
Good experience with other travelers learning Moroccan cooking. Took 4-5 hours, do this only if you have time. Engaging chef and translator at Clock Kitchen. Read more

Good experience with other travelers learning Moroccan cooking. Took 4-5 hours, do this only if you have time. Engaging chef and translator at Clock Kitchen.

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Engaging chef and translator at Clock Kitchen.
Ema
Ema B.
San Mateo, CA | Reviewed on May 27, 2024
We absolutely loved this experience. It was very fun to shop in the market for the ingredients and then to make each course. The chef was such a wonderful person. She was very warm, knowledgeable and just a delight. I can’t recommend this enough. And her foods were better than most of the foods we got in the restaurants. Read more

We absolutely loved this experience. It was very fun to shop in the market for the ingredients and then to make each course. The chef was such a wonderful person. She was very warm, knowledgeable and just a delight. I can’t recommend this enough. And her foods were better than most of the foods we got in the restaurants.

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Stefanie
Stefanie K.
Ireland | Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024
We had a great time learning to cook traditional Moroccan dishes with Chef Chaouen including Zalouk, Harira, Tagine djaj m’kalli, Tagine b l’hout, and Blighat b t’mer. We were welcomed with coffee and tea and then went shopping in the local market. We all purchased spices and got to see the smaller, local shops. We then went back and learned to cook all dishes and then got to enjoy them. The food was excellent. Definitely do a cooking class while you are in Morocco and Cafe Clock is a great... Read more

We had a great time learning to cook traditional Moroccan dishes with Chef Chaouen including Zalouk, Harira, Tagine djaj m’kalli, Tagine b l’hout, and Blighat b t’mer. We were welcomed with coffee and tea and then went shopping in the local market. We all purchased spices and got to see the smaller, local shops. We then went back and learned to cook all dishes and then got to enjoy them. The food was excellent. Definitely do a cooking class while you are in Morocco and Cafe Clock is a great place place too do it!

Tips for future travelers

Come hungry, it's a lot of food

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Everyone, especially Chef Chaouen, was super friendly, professional and fun
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Shelli A.
Aspen Hill, MD | Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024
Another wonderful and can't miss experience in Marrakech. After a nice coffee and tea break, we selected our three course menu, shopped with our chef, and started prepping and cooking. Our chef taught us techniques and made suggestions of when to take pics so we would be able to recreate at home. While things were cooking, we enjoyed fresh squeezed juices and a lovely breeze on the terrace. Once ready, we enjoyed our meal. We so very impressed with the meal that we helped create. The... Read more

Another wonderful and can't miss experience in Marrakech. After a nice coffee and tea break, we selected our three course menu, shopped with our chef, and started prepping and cooking. Our chef taught us techniques and made suggestions of when to take pics so we would be able to recreate at home. While things were cooking, we enjoyed fresh squeezed juices and a lovely breeze on the terrace. Once ready, we enjoyed our meal. We so very impressed with the meal that we helped create. The prep and cooking was fun, educational and entertaining. We are now inspried to make more Moroccan dishes at home!

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not to be missed. a great way to take a piece of the culture home.

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Nisah
Nisah M.
Peachtree Corners, GA | Reviewed on May 10, 2023
Our chef during this class was amazing! She was a great teacher, very playful and friendly. It was a great experience to learn how to cook traditional Moroccan food. Read more

Our chef during this class was amazing! She was a great teacher, very playful and friendly. It was a great experience to learn how to cook traditional Moroccan food.

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Londa A.
Valrico, FL | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2022
We made the best tasting lemon and olive chicken tagine we had on our entire trip in our class. Looking forward to receiving the recipes so I can bring a bit of Morocco to my US home. The tea service was very informative and opened my eyes about the use of different herbs and spices to make great tea. Staff was great ! Read more

We made the best tasting lemon and olive chicken tagine we had on our entire trip in our class. Looking forward to receiving the recipes so I can bring a bit of Morocco to my US home. The tea service was very informative and opened my eyes about the use of different herbs and spices to make great tea. Staff was great !

Tips for future travelers

Wear comfortable walking shoes for the market tour.

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Staff was great !

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