MARRAKECH COOKING CLASSES

The 15 Best Cooking Classes in Marrakech

38 classes  ·  from $24 a head

Shopping the souk with a cook is half the value; the tagine is the other half. These 15 cover the riad kitchens and the rooftop tables, priced, with pickup notes for the ones outside the medina.

Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Class with Pickup - Cooking tajine with a professional chef
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Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Class with Pickup

1.Moroccan Cooking Class with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,862 reviews · 3 hours · from $31Our pick

You’ll be picked up from your Marrakech hotel or riad and taken to Chouf l’Or, where chefs such as Mourad, Amine, Ahmed, and Abdul teach Moroccan salad, chicken tajine, and cinnamon oranges. Expect mint tea, a friendly shared class, lunch, and a certificate. The pace suits beginners, families, and curious food lovers.

“This was the best Marrakech activity we’ ve had!! This chefs are very communicative in English and French. We laughted the whole time. And they even gave my gf a medicine because she lost her voice!! These guys made me realise that not everyone in here in a scammer. Best volue for the money!!”

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Marrakech: Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class & Market Visit - Learning the real Moroccan mint tea ritual
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Marrakech: Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class & Market Visit

2.Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class & Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,861 reviews · from $40

Join Kawtar, Khmisa, and local Moroccan cooks for a hands-on class in a Medina riad. You’ll shop for fresh ingredients in a local souk, learn the mint-tea ritual, prepare several salads and tagines, eat together, and receive recipes by email. Groups are usually small, though numbers can vary.

“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 made the process feel both professional and fun. I have to especially mention about Ilham who was translating on behalf of the chef for creating a truly "energetic and professional” atmosphere. The dishes created were absolutely delicious! Particularly making the chicken tagine was really enjoyable. This class is highly recommended. It was educational, entertaining, and…”

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Marrakesh: Moroccan Dishes Cooking Class with a Local Chef - The 30-minute mint-tea ceremony
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Marrakesh: Moroccan Dishes Cooking Class with a Local Chef

3.Moroccan Dishes Cooking Class with a Local Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,615 reviews · 4 hours · from $47Top rated

Meet Hassan and Ahmed near Bab Doukkala for a market visit, Moroccan mint-tea lesson, and hands-on cooking class in a home-style kitchen. You will work together on tagines, kefta, shakshouka, and salads, then share the meal buffet-style. The four-hour class costs $47 and includes food, tea, water, an apron, and recipes sent afterward.

“Superb- great way to spend an evening and have a lovely meal. We learnt loads and it was really good fun too. Very good value for money. Thanks very much to Hassan and his partner - looking forward to trying the recipes at home!”

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Moroccan Cooking Class & Marrakech Market Visit with Chef Khmisa - Cooking with Chef Khmisa and Kawtar
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Moroccan Cooking Class & Marrakech Market Visit with Chef Khmisa

4.Moroccan Cooking Class & Marrakech Market Visit with Chef Khmisa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,504 reviews · from $39

Chef Khmisa and Kawtar lead you through a local Marrakech souk, where you help choose fresh ingredients before cooking a three-course Moroccan meal in a traditional Medina home. Expect mint tea, hands-on work, spice tips, and a shared lunch. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

“We had a great time learning about Moroccan cooking, using spices, and a bit of the history of the food and culture. We met outside and once our group was together we started into the souk to talk to merchants and pick out our ingredients. Everything was fresh and once we had our grocery list done we headed to the home. The home was nice with a full kitchen and another woman joined us. They had our cooking stations stocked up and supplied so we were ready to prep our meals. Before we started we sat in the sitting area, introduced ourselves and were offered a tea ceremony of mint…”

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Half-Day Cooking Class with Local Chef Laila in Marrakech - Moroccan tea before the cooking begins
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Half-Day Cooking Class with Local Chef Laila in Marrakech

5.Half-Day Cooking Class with Local Chef Laila in Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 952 reviews · from $34

Join Chef Laila in Marrakech for a four-and-a-half-hour Moroccan cooking class. Start with a market visit for fresh produce, herbs, and spices, then learn tea-making and prepare a three-course meal. Laila’s family may help lead the class, and menus can be adapted for vegetarian, vegan, and allergy needs.

“Friendly and experienced host Fun No cooking skills required Bring an appetite Good to have a choice about what to cook”

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Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family - Finding the meeting point near the Andalusia Restaurant
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Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family

6.Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 668 reviews · 4 hours · from $33

Meet chef Fatima or Yasser near the Andalusia Restaurant and head into a traditional Medina home or riad. Over four hours, you will learn about Moroccan spices, prepare salads or briwat, cook a tagine or similar dish, make dessert, and eat with the family. Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly menus can be arranged.

“The whole family is amazing hosting us and my daughters. The food was delicious and I learned a thing or two. Highly recommend it.”

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Marrakech: Moroccan Cuisine Cooking Class in Local Home - What you cook during the three hours
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Marrakech: Moroccan Cuisine Cooking Class in Local Home

7.Moroccan Cuisine Cooking Class in Local Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 508 reviews · 3 hours · from $24Best value

Join Abdo for a three-hour Moroccan cooking class in a local home near Riad Les Etoiles Berberes. You will prepare bread, tagines, salads, zaalouk, dessert, and tea while hearing stories about Moroccan life. The class suits beginners, welcomes experienced cooks, and can adjust the menu for dietary needs if you give notice.

“Abdul was very good at instructing us what to do. The food was very tasty too. Good mix of different nationalities. Highly recommend. Use google maps to get there not Apple.”

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Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe - Meeting at La Maison Arabe
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Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe

8.Moroccan Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 446 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $35

Meet at La Maison Arabe for a hands-on Moroccan cooking class led by a traditional dada and a multilingual translator. Choose a one-hour chicken tagine session or a three-hour class with starters, tagine or couscous, dessert, bread, and a tea ceremony. You cook at your own station, then eat the meal you prepared.

“The teacher was very clear and was very enthusiastic”

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Marrakesh cooking class with chef Hassan - Local dishes - Tagines, side dishes, and the rhythm of the kitchen
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Marrakesh cooking class with chef Hassan – Local dishes

9.Marrakesh cooking class with chef Hassan – Local dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 425 reviews · from $34

Join chef Hassan and Ahmed for a four-hour Marrakech cooking class that begins at a local market and continues in their nearby home kitchen. You will prepare Moroccan tagines, side dishes, couscous when requested in advance, and mint tea, then eat what you made and receive the recipes. Groups are capped at nine, with dietary adaptations available.

“This was the best experience my friends and I had. This was the best meal we ate in Marrakech as well. Hassan really is a great cook and teacher. From directing us on how ro properly choose vegetables, to how to cut them and place them, to Read more”

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Marrakech: Tajine Cooking Class in a Traditional Riad - Entering a family riad kitchen
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Marrakech: Tajine Cooking Class in a Traditional Riad

10.Tajine Cooking Class in a Traditional Riad

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 424 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Café France, shop for fresh ingredients in the medina, then cook tajine, salad, and possibly dessert in a traditional riad. Guides such as Samira, Amina, Sanae, and Karima have led warm, hands-on sessions, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.

“It was a great opportunity learning how to cook an authentic chicken tagine with preserved lemon and olives, Moroccan salad and dessert. The tagine was especially tasty. Chef was very informative and knowledgeable. Many thanks.”

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Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Marrakech - Your own workstation keeps the class hands-on
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Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Marrakech

11.Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · from $34

At La Maison Arabe, a Moroccan cook guides you through mint tea, bread making, and a local dish at your own workstation. Hasina, Mohammad, Wafa, Fatiha, and Dada Habiba are among the instructors named by past participants. The one-hour class is compact, practical, and ends with a tasting of what you prepare.

“My daughter and I absolutely loved this cooking class! Everyone was so warm and welcoming and the atmosphere was really lovely. The class was extremely well organized, the workspace was so pleasant to cook in and the teachers/chef were incredible. We learned a lot about Moroccan customs and also about tea and spices. I would attend another class here in a heartbeat. We truly loved it.”

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Cooking class with Chef Najla - Learning spices through a shared Moroccan menu
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Cooking class with Chef Najla

12.Cooking class with Chef Najla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · from $39

Chef Najla leads a four-and-a-half-hour Moroccan cooking class from her home in Marrakech. Morning guests shop with her at nearby shops, learn mint tea and traditional dishes, then cook and eat together. Afternoon classes skip shopping, so choose the 9:30 a.m. start if buying fresh ingredients matters to you.

“What a wonderful morning to treasure. Thank you Najla for sharing so much useful, practical information with us and for introducing fascinating Moroccan culture over the pot of mint ( green) tea. We were a group of 12 friends. Some love cookRead more”

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Marrakech Tour: Tajine Cookery Class Experience - Cooking tajine in a traditional riad
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Marrakech Tour: Tajine Cookery Class Experience

13.Marrakech Tour: Tajine Cookery Class Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 351 reviews · from $57

Meet Karima or another local guide at Djemaa El Fna, learn Arabic phrases while shopping for spices and fresh food, then prepare chicken tajine, Moroccan salads, bread, and mint tea in a traditional riad. This four-hour class suits food lovers, families, and vegetarians or vegans with dietary needs.

“Karima was the best thing to help me really love Marrakech. Everyone knew her and said hello as we walked the market. She helped me recover from a terrible experience. Best experience ever!”

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Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Class with Market Visit and Meal - The morning souk visit and what you actually learn
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Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Class with Market Visit and Meal

14.Moroccan Cooking Class with Market Visit and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 347 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

Spend four hours cooking with the Flavors of Marrakesh team in the Medina. Morning sessions include a market visit with guides such as Leyla, Kaoutar, or Fatiha, followed by tajines, salads, dessert, tea, and a shared meal. Evening classes skip the market but offer the same hands-on kitchen time.

“Everything was so well organised and informative, thanks to Leyla, who shared so much insight into Moroccan culture, food, and cuisine. She created a fun, educational cultural experience, especially during the market visit and the cooking itself. The class size was perfect, just the right number of people, which made the experience very hands-on and engaging. The staff were incredibly helpful and genuinely kind throughout. My group was full of lovely people, which made it even more enjoyable. This is an absolute must-do if you’re visiting Marrakech. The location is great and very central, and it was honestly one of the best experiences I had in the city.”

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Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Cooking Class with Berber Family - Choosing vegetables at a local market
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Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Cooking Class with Berber Family

15.Atlas Mountains Cooking Class with Berber Family

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 299 reviews · 7 hours · from $54

Leave Marrakech for Imlil and the High Atlas, where guides such as Ibrahim, Badr, and Ismail introduce you to their family homes and local traditions. Shop for fresh ingredients, cook tagine, couscous, and bread with a Berber grandmother, then eat on a mountain terrace. Expect a small group, a short uphill walk, and a late lunch.

“This activity was one of the highlights of our trip! Very safe and we met the sweetest local family! So fun”

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