Experience an authentic Moroccan culinary journey with a private market tour and cooking class hosted by Fatiha and Samira in their family home in Marrakech.

Highlights

- Private Market Tour: Explore a local food market with Fatiha and Samira, learning about seasonal produce, spices, and essential Moroccan ingredients.
- Cooking Class in a Family Home: Enjoy a hands-on cooking session in an intimate, homey setting.
- 3-Course Moroccan Meal: Learn to prepare a starter, main dish, and dessert, featuring traditional Moroccan recipes.

Menu
- Starters: Moroccan salads, harira (soup), or appetizers.
- Main Dish: Tagine, couscous, or chicken with preserved lemons and olives.
- Dessert: Almond-filled pastries, orange with cinnamon, or traditional cookies.

Cultural Insights
Gain a deeper understanding of Moroccan culture and culinary traditions through personal stories and insights shared by your hosts.

Benefits
-Authenticity: Experience genuine Moroccan hospitality.
-Education: Learn about Moroccan ingredients, history, and cuisine.
- Hands-On Learning: Practical cooking experience to replicate at home.

Practical Details
-Duration: Several hours, including the market tour and cooking time.
- Group Size: Small, for personalized attention.
-Language: Conducted in English, with other language options potentially available.

This cooking class is ideal for food enthusiasts eager to immerse themselves in Moroccan cuisine and culture.

This cooking class in Marrakech with Fatiha and Samira offers a unique and immersive culinary experience that allows you to dive into Moroccan culture and cuisine. Here's a detailed overview of what you can expect:

Experience Highlights

- Private Market Tour: Begin your day with a visit to a local food market. Fatiha and Samira will guide you through the bustling market, where you'll learn about local, seasonal produce, spices, and essential Moroccan ingredients. This is a great opportunity to understand the foundation of Moroccan cooking and to see the vibrant food culture up close.

- Cooking Class in a Family Home: After the market tour, you'll head to your host's carefully selected family home. This intimate setting allows for a more personal and authentic experience compared to a traditional cooking school or restaurant.

- Hands-On Cooking: In the kitchen, you'll roll up your sleeves and start cooking. Under the guidance of Fatiha and Samira, you'll learn to prepare a 3-course Moroccan meal. The class is designed to be hands-on, ensuring you get practical experience and skills you can take home.

Menu
You will prepare a 3-course meal that typically includes:

- Starters: These might include a selection of Moroccan salads or appetizers such as zaalouk (eggplant salad), taktouka (tomato and green pepper salad), or harira (traditional Moroccan soup).

- Main Dish: The main course might feature a classic Moroccan dish such as a tagine (slow-cooked stew), couscous, or a dish like chicken with preserved lemons and olives.

- Dessert: For dessert, you might make something sweet and typically Moroccan, such as almond-filled pastries, orange with cinnamon, or traditional Moroccan cookies.

Cultural Insights
Throughout the cooking class, Fatiha and Samira will share stories and insights into Moroccan culture and traditions. This personal touch adds a rich layer of cultural context to the culinary techniques you're learning.

Benefits

- Authenticity: Experience Moroccan hospitality and cooking in a real home environment, which is often more enriching than a restaurant setting.
- Education: Learn not just how to cook Moroccan dishes, but also about the ingredients, their history, and their significance in Moroccan cuisine.
- Hands-On Learning: Get practical, hands-on cooking experience that you can replicate at home.

Practical Details

- Duration: The class usually lasts several hours, including the market tour and cooking time.
- Group Size: Since it's a private class, the group size is typically small, allowing for personalized attention and a more intimate experience.
- Language: The class is usually conducted in English, but other language options might be available upon request.

Booking Information
To book this experience, you might find it listed on various travel and experience platforms, or you can book directly if you have contact information for Fatiha and Samira.

 Final Thoughts
This cooking class with Fatiha and Samira is perfect for food enthusiasts who want to delve deeper into Moroccan cuisine and culture. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned chef, you'll leave with new skills, recipes, and memories of a unique cultural exchange.

• Lunch
• Coffee and/or Tea
• Snacks

• Dinner
• Breakfast