Moroccan Cooking Experience: Discover Tajine Secrets

Join Chef Abdou for an immersive Moroccan cooking experience. Learn traditional recipes, discover the secrets of Moroccan cuisine, and dive into the rich culture of Morocco. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • G64R+8GW - Immerse yourself in the authentic tastes of Morocco with an interactive cooking class at a lovely home in Essaouira. This is not just a class – it’s a genuine and welcoming experience where participants cook alongside locals, learning traditional recipes step by step.
    From the moment of arrival, guests will feel like part of the family….
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Meal Options
  • MOMOCCAN TAJIN - WITH FRESH MORROCCAN BRED
Additional Information

Greetings, I am Abdou. A native Moroccan and an ardent connoisseur of food, my roots are placed between the ancient medina and stunning ESSAOUIRA beach. From a young age, my mother tutored me in the basics of cooking, which later led me to pursue a career as a chef in various Moroccan cities. I am passionate about imparting the splendor of my culture,…

Location
G64R+8GW
We will meet at the end of (avenue kennedy Near (PHARMACY AZLEF) I will send you the location before
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(121 Ratings)
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1583lise
Feb 13, 2026
Beautiful culinary experience - I loved this cooking class with Abdou! The course takes place at home with other travelers, it is very friendly. I was able to choose the dish I wanted to learn to cook from a wide selection. Abdou explains and guides us through the recipe. During baking, we share a tea accompanied by delicious cakes. In addition, Abdou guided us in the purchase of spices and the tagine dish. I leave with a great memory... and especially with the desire to remake the recipe as soon as I return to France! I highly recommend this experience!
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Pam_w
Feb 12, 2026
Wow, just wow!! - I am so glad I purchased this experience. Abdou was exceptional. He managed to keep 6 of us with varying dishes from multiple countries on task. The food was AMAZING!! A delightful surprise to have dessert provided by his sister Fatima and Moroccan tea BEFORE dinner. Everyone’s dishes looked delicious and there was more food than I could eat! Ten thumbs up, if that was possible. We had a diverse group, couple from UK, solo from US, solo from UK, couple from France. Well done!!!
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Davide
Jan 3, 2026
Best experience of our trip - It has been the best experience of our trip in Morocco so far! Really authentic and the meal it was with the highest quality. Abdul it is really kind and we thank’s him so much and his sister for the evening! We recommend this experience for every group or family
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Gary
Dec 26, 2025
Great experience! - We attended our cooking lesson with 2 other groups, our host was very welcoming and created a social yet relaxed atmosphere. High quality ingredients were used and we learned some interesting insight to Moroccan cooking, culture and way of life. We were provided with some Moroccan Mint tea and demonstration of how to prepare whilst the tagine was cooking. The end result was fantastic, flavoursome and the portion size was more than enough. Very good value for money and a great experience I would recommend to give this a go!
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387jodyj
Dec 26, 2025
Perfect Xmas dinner - Hi myself and partner joined Abdou and 3 other students in the evening in his home to do the course. He is very relaxed and engaging and before we knew it we were all sitting around a big table having a laugh together like we all were friends. One of the lady travelers was solo so I think this must have been nice and comforting for her. Abdou had been out and done the shopping for us as the market was closed this day but he'd very kindly contacted us all to see what we wanted to cook, so everything was there ready to get started. We all got stuck in pealing and slicing and Abdou gave us all the information and advice on what goes with what and the proportions. Then the cooking commenced. While this was happening we all sat around and chatted about Essaouira and the culture and drank Moroccan tea. Before we knew it the food was ready and I don't mean to blow my own trumpet but thanks to Abdou it was the best tagine I've tasted, and there was so much I had a takeaway box off him to take some for my friend. It was a truly special evening ( Xmas day evening actually). Thanks Abdou for a memorable evening
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K8745ossandras
Nov 25, 2025
amazing cooking class - This is our first time doing a cooking experience whilst on holiday, it was an amazing opportunity to get to see authentic Morocco and get to learn more about the culture and life in Morocco. ABDOU was fantastic, we got to go around his local market to select the ingredients to make our Lamb Tagine and then were taken to his lovely home to cook. The food was amazing, we learned so much from his and will definitely do something like this again on our next trip. Thank you Abdou for an experience.
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Cindy_e
Oct 9, 2025
Exceptional! - Abdou is adorable, we did the shopping together at first. We are already bathed in Moroccan culture.. arrived at Abdou, everything is so well organized. We made 4 dishes we were 7. The quantity was huge, the experience incredible. It is funny warm friendly and teaches us a lot about Morocco, Sur Essaouira, brief experience to do widely!
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A3175lyronl
Sep 21, 2025
Absolutely recommended - Personal approach, chef speaks fluent English. Clear explanations and delicious dishes Provides additional in-depth information about Moroccan customs and language Absolutely recommended
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555barbyw
Sep 19, 2025
Cooking tagine in Chef’s home! - We had a wonderful time cooking with Abdul! The whole experience was great starting with the shopping. We enjoyed being in Chef Abdul’s home, learning how to cook tagine, drinking tea, playing music, and eating our culinary creation. Highly recommend! Abdul even gave us recommendations for spices, shopping and eating in the Medina. This was my favorite activity of our trip to Essaouira!
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H1954hfsimonel
Sep 18, 2025
Wonderful cooking experience in Essaouira - We had the absolute pleasure of a Moroccan cooking class with Abdou in Essaouira, and it was one of the highlights of our trip! From the moment we arrived, Abdou made us feel completely at home with his warm hospitality and knowledge of Moroccan cuisine. The experience was hands-on and engaging—we started with a visit to the local market where Abdou selected the freshest ingredients. Back in the kitchen in his home, we prepared a delicious variety of dishes, including a mouthwatering lamb, fish and chicken tagine, and of course he made us welcome with traditional mint tea and freshly baked biscuits. What really made the class special was Abdou himself. He was not only an excellent teacher but also a wonderful host, sharing bits of Moroccan culture, history, and family traditions along the way. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. By the end of the class, we sat down to enjoy the fruits of our labour together, we walked away with new cooking skills, recipes I’ll definitely make at home, and a deeper appreciation for Moroccan hospitality. Highly recommend this class to anyone visiting Essaouira—you’ll leave full, happy, and inspired!
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).