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3 Hour Moroccan Cooking Class
4.9
60 Ratings
Marrakech
Join a 3-hour Moroccan cooking class in Marrakech. Learn to cook authentic dishes, enjoy a tea ceremony, and support women’s empowerment.
Join a 3-hour Moroccan cooking class in Marrakech. Learn to cook authentic dishes, enjoy a tea ceremony, and support women’s empowerment.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Amal Cooking Classes & Catering - Targa - Experience the rich flavors and vibrant culture of Morocco with our authentic Cooking Class. Join our expert instructors for a hands-on, 3-hour cooking session where you will learn to prepare a traditional Moroccan dish of your choosing.
Amal is a non-profit training center dedicated to empowering women…
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Amal Cooking Classes & Catering - Targa - Experience the rich flavors and vibrant culture of Morocco with our authentic Cooking Class. Join our expert instructors for a hands-on, 3-hour cooking session where you will learn to prepare a traditional Moroccan dish of your choosing.
Amal is a non-profit training center dedicated to empowering women through culinary training, and when you join us for the Cooking Class, you are supporting this vital mission.
We can’t wait to host you, we put our heart and soul into making this unforgettable culinary experience!
What's Included
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
Meal Options
- Chicken tajine with preserved lemon - A classic tajine with a satisfying lemon zing!
- Beef tajine with prunes and almonds - Sweet, sticky prunes and crunchy deep fried almonds complement the savory beef cooked in a delicious sauce.
- Chicken tajine with preserved lemon - A classic tajine with a satisfying lemon zing!
- Beef tajine with prunes and almonds - Sweet, sticky prunes and crunchy deep fried almonds complement the savory beef cooked in a delicious sauce.
Additional Information
At the Amal Center, hosts will guide participants in crafting genuine Moroccan dishes using traditional methods. Select from a range of popular tajines, such as chicken with preserved lemon, beef or lamb with prunes and almonds, fish, or vegetarian options. For a small additional fee, participants can also prepare exquisite chicken pastilla or couscous….
At the Amal Center, hosts will guide participants in crafting genuine Moroccan dishes using traditional methods. Select from a range of popular tajines, such as chicken with preserved lemon, beef or lamb with prunes and almonds, fish, or vegetarian options. For a small additional fee, participants can also prepare exquisite chicken pastilla or couscous.
The highlight, aside from the delicious cuisine, is contributing to a meaningful non-profit initiative: empowering women from disadvantaged backgrounds through culinary training and job placement.
The cooking class takes place in a unique setting, featuring a dedicated workshop in a serene garden, providing a tranquil oasis amidst a bustling city.
During the class, as the tajines gently cook over charcoal, there will be a traditional Moroccan tea ceremony. This offers an opportunity to connect and discuss the impactful work Amal has been doing over the past 11 years to empower women and benefit the community.
- Please select a tajine you’d like to make
Location
Amal Cooking Classes & Catering - Targa
All classes are held at our Amal Targa location. Take a taxi and ask for "Association Amal" in the Targa neighborhood.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(60 Ratings)
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Geneds
May 1, 2026
Wonderful cooking experience as a Mother-Daughter trip - Fabulous experience cooking with my daughter as part of a mother daughter trip. We cooked Lamb Tagine which took about 3 hrs but we had the best time, cooking together, drinking moroccan tea during the tea ceremony and listening to the stories. Would definitiely go back for more.
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Janehw9420mq
Apr 26, 2026
An authentic Moroccan culinary experience - This cooking class is a must for anyone looking to learn how to make authentic Moroccan cuisine from experts. This non profit organization is providing training and skillsets to a wide variety of Moroccan women seeking a better life.
Our group had such a great time making chicken ,fish and vegetable tagine.
The place is spacious and the staff are most welcoming.
A truly worthwhile experience during a wonderful trip to Morocco several weeks ago!
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J4805trjaneo
Mar 16, 2026
Vegetarian tagine at AMAL Targa Center - We made vegetarian tagine which was delicious. The staff, chefs and students made us very welcome. The setting was lovely and the morning was fun, informative and relaxing. Thank you to everyone involved.
We also visited the AMAL restaurant in Gueliz, Marrakesh. Also heartily recommended for its beautiful leafy courtyard and wonderful food.
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289emmanuelleh
Feb 14, 2026
Incredible experience - Incredible experience, to do with friends. On the one hand you learn how to make a couscous and on the other hand you are shown how to make tea with herbs from the garden, followed by the tea ceremony while listening to the history of the association. I recommend and I would do a course for sure!! Thank you to the whole team!!
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Anapach
Feb 13, 2026
Great experience! - A friend had told me about the restaurant of this Association, where she had eaten very well. We chose to attend the cooking class: it was absolutely worth taking a taxi to reach this cooking school!! Guided by the chefs of the school with their students, we composed and cooked each the dish they had chosen to make when booking; Chef and students were understanding, patients in short... delicious! The young man (whose name unfortunately I do not remember) who welcomed us and followed us throughout the experience is professional and engaging: while the foods were cooking, we prepared Moroccan tea together and in the meantime he illustrated the Amal project, the aromatic herbs of the adjacent garden and the customs and customs of Moroccan society, and he was very helpful in answering all the questions of the group. Every now and then the chefs and/or students would "call us to order" to go to the kitchen to check the cooking. Once all the preparations were ready, we shared everything and... we cooked well, it was all very good! Well-kept and clean spaces, beautiful glance of the stations with each colored jars with spices inside.
We therefore spent a very formative morning for us, knowing that we have contributed to an excellent project!
We learned that cooking classes for women aged 18 to 45 are free, that cooking classes and the sale of gadgets contribute to the payment of running costs and that the Association follows trained women during their integration into the world of work.
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Bkelyy317
Feb 13, 2026
Great experience and for a wonderful cause! - This was a highlight event in our Marrakech trip! The cooking class was outstanding- and for such a wonderful cause. This organization is dedicated to improving women's lives and they "....believe in the power of good food to change lives, to bring people together and nurture body and soul" And do they ever! Please go, you will feel better about yourself and learn how to make a great Tagine in the process.
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Iblaurajc
Nov 29, 2025
Fantastic experience and Supporting a Good Cause Too! - This was a highlight of our Moroccan vacation. The manager Rita (?) was fantastic, sharing her own personal story and life in Morocco. This is a training center for underprivileged and disabled people, teaching them cooking skills and placing them in jobs after. So we got to make and eat delicious food and contribute to a good cause as well. We got to choose what we were making in advance. Our group made Chicken pastilla, lamb tagine and chicken tagine. This was the best food we had in Morocco. We went to the Amal Targa Center.
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R5720twaa
Nov 22, 2025
Enjoyable! - Enjoyed it. .fun way to learn about Moroccan culture and cooking. Colorful setting as well. The herb garden add a nice touch.
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Lisanyc2017
Nov 15, 2025
Best cooking class in Marakech - There are many options for cooking classes in Marakech, but Amal's class is outstanding. A beautiful setting, an herb garden where you pick your own herbs to make delicious tea, and wonderful people doing wonderful work. Plus a delicious meal!
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Ansofiejacobs
Dec 9, 2025
Heartfelt Mission and Tasty Food - We took part in a cooking workshop at the Amal Center in Marrakesh and overall look back on the experience positively. Amal does very meaningful work by training underprivileged women to become professional chefs and helping them find employment in hotels, riads, and other hospitality venues. Supporting such a cause alone makes the visit worthwhile.
The workshop itself is (comparatively) a bit expensive, and the center is not located in the heart of Marrakesh, which makes it less convenient to reach. However, we were warmly welcomed, and everyone involved was extremely kind, patient, and eager to share their knowledge.
The workshop ran about an hour longer than scheduled, which is worth keeping in mind if you have other plans afterward. That said, the atmosphere was relaxed, and everything was explained at a comfortable pace. The food we prepared together was delicious, and it was very enjoyable to share the meal at the end.
We wish the Amal center the best of luck and hope they can help more women in the future!
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