Fez cooking class

Overview

Enjoy a hands-on Moroccan cooking experience in Fez—from market to table. Start by selecting fresh ingredients, then cook traditional dishes with step-by-step guidance in a friendly setting. You’ll learn essential spices, techniques, and practical tips you can recreate at home. The class is private and adaptable to your level, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook. Finish by sharing the meal you prepared together.

Highlights
  • Market visit for fresh ingredients and spices
  • Hands-on cooking of classic Moroccan dishes
  • Learn techniques: seasoning, slow cooking, Moroccan flavors
  • Private class tailored to your level and diet preferences
  • Enjoy your homemade meal at the end
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
  • Private cooking instructor/host (language flexible)
  • Ingredients and cooking materials
  • Market visit with guided ingredient selection
  • The meal you prepare (lunch or dinner)
  • Bottled water/tea (as available)
Exclusions
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Extra dishes not planned in advance
  • Tips/gratuities
  • Transport if the venue requires special transfer (unless you confirm it’s included)

Details

Full Itinerary
  • 10:00 – Meet in Fez + menu confirmation
    Choose the dish(es) for the day (tagine/couscous/pastilla-style, etc.), confirm dietary needs and spice level.

  • 10:30 – Market shopping experience
    Buy fresh vegetables, herbs, spices, and protein (or vegetarian alternatives). Learn what to pick and why (seasonality and freshness).

  • 11:30 – Arrive to the cooking venue + kitchen setup
    Introduction to tools, spices, and core Moroccan flavor bases (spice mix, aromatics, olive oil, preserved elements).

  • 12:00 – Hands-on prep
    Chopping, marinating, spice balancing, and setting the base; learn practical techniques you can repeat at home.

  • 13:00 – Cooking phase
    Slow-cooking process, timing, and how to adjust seasoning; optional side preparation (salads/bread depending on venue).

  • 14:00 – Sit down and enjoy your meal
    Eat what you cooked together; discuss variations and regional tips.

  • 15:00 – Dessert/tea (if offered) + recipe recap
    Go over steps, substitutions, and shopping list for home cooking.

  • 16:00 – End of experience / return in Fez
    Drop-off or finish at the venue (depending on your setup).

 

  • Fez el‑Bali (UNESCO Medina): lively lanes and everyday local life
  • Food markets: seasonal produce, olives, dried fruits, nuts, legumes
  • Spice souks: cumin, saffron, paprika, ras el hanout blends
  • Traditional bakery (ferrane): communal ovens and Moroccan bread culture
  • Local ingredient shops: preserved lemons, argan/olive oils, fresh herbs
  • Medina cafés/tea stops: Moroccan mint tea and snack culture

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