Henri Leroux

Marrakech · experience

Moroccan cooking class with a local family

A hands-on class in a chef’s own family home inside the medina, followed by the meal you prepare together.

3.5 hoursFrom €31

The experience

A hands-on cooking class in a chef’s family home inside the medina, followed by the meal you prepare.

A cooking class held in a chef’s own house inside the medina rather than a commercial kitchen, learning to prepare traditional Moroccan dishes from a local family and gaining some insight into the ingredients and household routines behind the recipes.

The class ends with the group eating together what was cooked, and recipes are provided to take home; dietary accommodations, including vegetarian and vegan, can be arranged in advance.

Duration

3.5 hours

Group

Group size confirmed with the option

Languages

Confirmed with the option

Format

Confirmed with the option

Meeting point

In front of the Andalusia Restaurant, next to the Mohamed 5 High School.

Pickup and drop-off

Confirmed with the option

Who this suits

A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.

  • Travellers who want a home kitchen rather than a demonstration-style class.
  • Anyone hoping to take Moroccan recipes home afterward.
  • A more personal, family-hosted alternative to a restaurant-based class.

Itinerary

The route at a glance.

The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.

  1. 1

    Arrival & ingredients

    Meeting the family and going through the day’s ingredients.

    ~30 min
  2. 2

    Cooking

    Hands-on preparation of the dishes with guidance throughout.

    ~2 hours
  3. 3

    Shared meal

    Eating what was cooked together, with drinks and cookies.

    ~1 hour

What the visit includes

The practical detail before you choose a date.

Highlights

  • Cooking in a chef’s own family home inside the medina
  • Hands-on preparation of traditional Moroccan dishes
  • Eating the finished meal together as a group
  • Recipes provided to take home

Included

  • ✓ Cooking class with a local family
  • ✓ Drinks and cookies
  • ✓ The full meal cooked during the class

Not included

  • • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Before you go

A few essentials for the day.

  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Dietary accommodations (vegetarian, vegan, allergies) available with advance notice.
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.