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Essaouira City
In the heart of the City
Hands-on cooking workshops close to the rhythm of the old town, its markets, people and seaside charm.
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Essaouira Cooking Classes
Discover authentic Moroccan cooking with Khadija
Cook. Share. Taste. Live Morocco.
Book your experience Moroccan Dinner Experience
A Moroccan moment to remember
More than a cooking class,
More than a cooking class,
a shared Moroccan experience.
Step into Khadija’s kitchen, discover the aromas of Moroccan spices, prepare traditional dishes with your own hands and share a warm meal around the table.
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At the Heart of Moroccan Hospitality
Much more than a cooking class, we invite you to enjoy an authentic day where every moment becomes a lasting memory.
Your arrival
A Welcome Mint Tea
Everything begins with a traditional mint tea, the symbol of Moroccan hospitality. It is the perfect moment to get to know each other, discover the house, and immediately feel at home.
Discoveries
Spices and Local Ingredients
Learn how to recognize the spices, aromatic herbs, and local ingredients that give Moroccan cuisine its remarkable richness and unique character.
Preparation
Cooking with Khadija
Prepare each recipe step by step, discover traditional techniques, and learn the culinary secrets passed down through generations in Moroccan kitchens.
The highlight
Sharing the Meal
Gather around the table to enjoy the dishes you have prepared together. Conversation, smiles, and genuine Moroccan hospitality naturally extend this unforgettable experience.
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Our cooking classes
Choose your Moroccan experience
From tajine to couscous, each class is a hands-on journey into Moroccan home cooking.
Signature class
Tagine Workshop
Prepare a traditional Moroccan tagine and share it around the table.
Friday tradition
Couscous Experience
Discover one of Morocco’s most generous and beloved family dishes.
Sweet memories
Moroccan Pastries
Learn the delicate gestures behind Moroccan sweets and tea-time treats.
Choose your experience
Two places, two atmospheres,
Two places, two atmospheres,
one authentic Moroccan experience
From the vibrant city of Essaouira to our peaceful Berber house in the countryside, choose the setting that inspires you today.
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Countryside Berber House
Nature, culture & slow living
Immerse yourself among argan trees, rural traditions, generous hospitality and countryside cooking moments.
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Meet your host
Cook with Khadija
For Khadija, cooking is more than preparing food. It is sharing memories, family traditions and the joy of gathering around a Moroccan table.
In a warm and friendly atmosphere, she guides you step by step through traditional recipes, local ingredients and the gestures that make Moroccan cuisine so generous.
“Every dish has a story. Around the table, we share much more than food.”
The shared moment
Around the table,
Around the table,
strangers become friends.
After cooking together, sit down, share the meal you prepared, and enjoy a warm Moroccan moment with people from around the world.
Trusted experience
Loved by guests, trusted by travel professionals
Our cooking classes are consistently rated 5 stars by travelers on Tripadvisor and Viator, and selected by international travel agencies for authentic Moroccan culinary experiences.
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5-star guest experiences
Guests describe the experience as warm, generous and unforgettable — more than a cooking class, a true Moroccan moment.
Selected by travel experts
For the past three years, Essaouira Cooking has collaborated with a renowned American travel agency recognized by Condé Nast Traveler, as well as with a travel agency based in Montreal, Canada.
Authentic, small-group cooking
Each class is personal, hands-on and rooted in Moroccan hospitality, with recipes, stories and a shared meal around the table.
Ready for your Moroccan cooking experience?
Cook, share and taste Morocco
Cook, share and taste Morocco
with Khadija in Essaouira.
Join a warm, hands-on cooking class and leave with recipes, memories and the joy of a shared Moroccan table.
Book your experience
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