ESSAOUIRA COOKING CLASS

Discover authentic Moroccan cuisine in Essaouira with a local Mama Chef

50 € / person

03 courses menu 3~4 Hours Small Groups Instant confirmation

Cook Moroccan Like a Local

This cooking class is more than just a recipe — it’s a cultural experience rooted in everyday life in Essaouira.
Led by a local Mama Chef, the class invites you into a real Moroccan home to learn how traditional Souiri dishes are prepared, shared, and passed down through generations.

From selecting fresh ingredients to cooking side by side and sharing the meal together, this experience offers a genuine connection to Essaouira through food, stories, and warm hospitality.

What to expect

You can expect a relaxed and immersive cooking session focused on simple, seasonal Moroccan dishes. Rather than rushing through recipes, the experience gives space to observe, ask questions, and enjoy the rhythm of a traditional home kitchen.

It’s an informal, shared moment where conversation flows naturally and time slows down — offering a deeper appreciation of Moroccan food culture beyond the plate.

Two departures
Morning class at 12:00 Pm / Afternoon class at 6:00 Pm
Small group
12 participants max and you can choose the private option
Meeting Point
Pharmacie Bouhaira
Visit to the Market
Your chef will take you to the market to shop all ingredients needed
Suitable for
Vegetarians, Vegans, Pescetarians, gluten free, Lactose free, Halal ...

Professional Chef
We choose carefully our partners, hosts and Chefs, they are english speakers passionate foodies and knowledgeable about their craft
Sample menu
Moroccan starters like zaalouk taktouka, carrots with orange, Main dish like Chicken with olives and preserved lemon, beef with prunes, desserts like jaouhara
Family friendly
Children are welcome and kids under 5Yo are free of charge
Cancelation
Up to 48 hours before the tour

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4.9/5 on TripAdvisor and our website – based on 300+ real reviews

We were incredibly warmly welcomed by Khadi and Hussein at their beautiful home. We cooked a very delicious tajine and were shown all the steps and spices. We will never forget this experience – it was a very special evening for us!

This cooking class was a wonderful and authentic experience. The hosts were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and cooking in their home made it feel very special. The balance between helping and observing was perfect – never too much or too little. Both hosts speak great English, so communication was smooth. Highly recommended!

Wonderful opportunity to meet a very genuine local family and experience their food and hospitality. There were 4 couples in our group and we all hit it off immediately. Our hosts were friendly and warm and welcomed us in to their home to cook and eat a meal. The food and techniques matter, of course, but that really took second place; as it was the people that made the experience special. Probably the highlight of our trip and will live with us for years to come. Thank you so much.

Meet the Essaouira Cooking Class Team

Team Khadija's Kuzina

Local Mama Chef & Cooking Host Mr Hussein
You can’t get enough of her warmth and passion for cooking. Always smiling and welcoming, she opens her kitchen and shares family recipes with the same generosity she shows her guests — a true Souiri Mama Chef who makes everyone feel at home.

Our Cooking Class in images

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Questions ?

Check our FAQ on the link below where we gathered the most comon questions we get asked by our guests, otherwise you can drop us a line in the same page.

Frequently asked Questions