Experience an authentic slice of Moroccan life with a fun and immersive activity: a Fez cooking class, where you’ll learn the secrets of traditional Moroccan cuisine and create dishes you can savor.
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Typically in the afternoon to allow for a camel ride at sunset and dinner
Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Schedule:
09:30–10:30 – Hotel or riad pickup in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Drive to your master chef for an introduction and discussion of the day’s meal and pastry options.
Meal Options:
Learn to prepare a wide variety of traditional Moroccan dishes:
Tagines: Lamb with prunes, chicken (Djaj Maqalli), Kefta with tomato sauce and eggs, Meshwi (grill)
Couscous & Vegetables: Couscous with seven vegetables, Safa
Salads & Soups: Za3louk, Ttaktkouka, Harira, cucumber-tomato-onion salad, potato salad, green bean salad
Breads & Breakfast Items: Khubz, Khubz with olives, Harcha, Malawi, Baghrir (bake at the local farran)
Pastries & Sweets: Cookies, Mahancha, Makrout, Briouats, Baklawa, Ka3b Ghazal, Fakkas, Ghoribas (milk, almond, coconut)
Market Visit & Spices:
Explore a local market to purchase fresh ingredients.
Discover Moroccan spices: Ras El-Hanout, anise, fenugreek, sesame seeds, cinnamon, saffron, ginger, turmeric, and more.
Class Setting:
Return to a traditional Moroccan house (built in the 14th century) with a beautiful garden and authentic décor.
Learn in a relaxed environment, guided by a top chef.
Experience:
Roll up your sleeves and cook alongside the chef.
Learn cooking techniques and insider tips.
Sit down to enjoy the meal you prepared.
End of Day:
17:30 – Return to your hotel or riad in Fez.
