Experience the traditions and flavors of Berber cuisine with a full-day, private cooking class in a High Atlas village from Marrakech. In addition to cooking alongside a local grandmother, you'll shop for ingredients at a local market, meet women in a Ourika Valley cooperative, and share a 3-course lunch in a family home.
Full-day, private cooking class in a Berber village
Shop at a Berber market
Visit a family home
Learn to cook a traditional meal
Private class ensures a personal experience
3-course lunch and door-to-door transport included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Breakfast
Lunch - 3-course lunch
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Private tour
Round-trip private transfer
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions
Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure point
Your hotel/riad in central Marrakech
Departure Time
9amHotel pickups commence prior to this time
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Your morning starts with 9am pickup from your Marrakech accommodation. Travel to a Berber produce market in an air-conditioned minivan, and choose fresh ingredients for your meal of tajine or couscous (vegetarian options are available). Drive into the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains, where you'll meet members of a local women's cooperative who make Moroccan oil and herbs in the Ourika Valley. Meet Malika, a grandmother and experienced cook, in her family home, then spend the day in her traditional kitchen - the driver/guide will remain with you throughout the day to assist with translation. Prepare a hearty, 3-course lunch using recipes that have passed from generation to generation of Malika's family. Cook using earthenware tajine dishes over a majmar, a charcoal-burning brazier. Sit down to the 3-course meal that you've prepared with Malika using aromatic spices and local produce, then spend the afternoon learning about daily life in a Berber household. Find out how the family prepares sweetened glasses of mint tea, bakes bread in a traditional oven, and milks their cows. At the end of the day make the return trip to Marrakech, with drop-off at your hotel at roughly 5pm. Note: This cooking class is available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, to coincide with the Berber food market.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Most travelers can participate
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Dress code is formal (shoulders and knees must be covered for both women and men)
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Passport name, number, expiration date and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum age is 10 years
This is a private tour or activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.