Fes Cooking Class: Market and Tagine

Step into the ancient heart of Fes and discover Moroccan cuisine from the inside out. With a local expert and professional chef, source ingredients in the souk and prepare a traditional tagine in a professional kitchen. Ready to taste Fes the way families have for generations?

In Fes, recipes are stories. They travel from grandmother to mother to daughter, shaped by memory as much as by spice. 

Wander through the souks to select herbs, vegetables, and spices with a professional chef who knows each stallholder by name. Learn how to approach unfamiliar ingredients, how to judge freshness, how to balance sweet with savory. What makes a handful of cumin and saffron feel unmistakably Moroccan?

Inside a professional kitchen in the medina, roll up your sleeves and begin cooking. Prepare seasonal salads and then the centerpiece, a traditional tagine slow cooked in its conical earthenware pot. As aromas deepen, hear how this dish sustained desert communities for centuries, conserving water while coaxing tenderness from simple ingredients.

Sit down together to enjoy the meal you have created, mint tea poured and steam rising from the tagine. The word refers both to the clay vessel and to the dish itself, a reminder that in Morocco, container and content are intertwined. How often do we taste history with something we made by hand? Leave not only satisfied, but confident enough to recreate these flavors at home.

We understand that some of our valued guests may have mobility concerns, and we want to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout your tour. If there are any accessibility concerns that your tour guide will need to be aware of, please let our team know at the time of booking.

The cooking class has stairs so it would not be a good option for people using a wheelchair or who can’t go up and down the stairs

How will we get around during the tour? For your comfort and safety, all our tours in Morocco include private, air-conditioned transportation. Your vehicle and driver are at your complete disposal for the entire duration of the tour, providing a seamless way to move between sites or take a quick break from the heat.

Does the tour include hotel pickup? Yes. We provide door-to-door service with private transfers to and from your accommodation. To ensure a smooth start to your experience, please provide your complete hotel or riad address at the time of booking.

Can I take this tour if I have mobility issues? The cooking class has stairs so it would not be a good option for people using a wheelchair or who can’t go up and down the stairs

Can we bring children to this experience? Yes, children are welcome, especially if they enjoy trying new things and are excited to participate in the workshop. This hands-on experience can be a wonderful opportunity for curious young learners to engage with Moroccan history and culture.

Should we wear or avoid wearing anything in particular during our trip to Morocco? While there is no strict, enforced dress code, visitors should dress modestly out of respect for local culture. It is recommended to cover shoulders, arms and knees, and avoid revealing clothing.

We don’t have a lot of previous experience cooking. Is that going to be a problem? Not at all. This cooking class is designed for all levels.

Can I take this tour if I have dietary restrictions? Yes, this tour is suitable for vegans, vegetarians. Only please note the food is not suitable for celiac guests due to cross-contamination.

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