What makes our activity truly special is the real Moroccan hospitality we offer to our guests. Beyond cooking, we share with them everything they should know about Morocco and Essaouira, helping them discover the best places to buy spices, gifts, and argan oil at fair local prices. We also provide recommendations for authentic Moroccan dishes that most tourists never get to try, and suggest unique activities to enrich their stay. Sometimes, we even meet before the cooking class to go shopping together, or the following morning for a walking tour of the city, exploring the markets side by side and experiencing Essaouira like a local. We are here as your local friends and guides in Essaouira.
Our process ⇣
Meeting you
Meet us next to the Local market.
Shop for groceries
Acquire the necessary spices, herbs, meat, and vegetables.
Cook together
We’ll prepare the ingredients and cook a traditional Moroccan tagine together.
Tea Break & Culture Exchange
Enjoy Moroccan mint tea while sharing stories and traditions.
Take home skills
Remember how to create your own moroccan tagine.
# From Market to Table
Discover, Shop & Cook Moroccan Flavors
Your cooking adventure begins with a visit to Essaouira’s vibrant souk. Together, we’ll choose the freshest vegetables, fragrant herbs, and authentic spices. Back at my home, we’ll turn our basket of ingredients into a traditional Moroccan feast
# Culinary Course
Cook Like a Local Chef
“In my kitchen, you’ll learn how to prepare Morocco’s signature dishes — from hearty tagines to fresh salads. I’ll guide you step by step, sharing tips, family traditions, and stories behind each recipe. At the end, we’ll sit together and enjoy the meal we’ve created
What to expect






40 € per person
“Join us for an authentic Moroccan cooking class in Essaouira. We’ll start with a visit to the traditional market to choose fresh vegetables, fragrant spices, and all the ingredients for a delicious tagine. Then, we’ll return to my home kitchen where I’ll teach you step by step how to prepare and cook the tagine, while sharing stories about Moroccan food and culture. To complete the experience, we’ll enjoy the meal together and I’ll show you how to make traditional Moroccan mint tea.”
- ✅ What’s Included
- 🍲 Tagine meal prepared by you
- 🍵 Traditional Moroccan mint tea
- 🎁 A small gift to remember your experience
- 👩🍳 Local French & English-speaking Guide and Chef
- ⏱️ Duration: 3–4 hours
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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2. Where are the cooking classes held?
3. What can I expect during the class?
4. Is this more than just a cooking class?
5. Will I learn about Moroccan products?
6. How long does the class last?
7. Do I need any cooking experience?
8. Do you offer private or group sessions?
9. What languages are spoken?
# We'll Cook Them All
From Easy tagine to Exquisite Dish
Join the best Moroccan tagine cooking class in Essaouira! Learn authentic Moroccan cuisine with a local chef, market tour, Berber recipes, and hands-on tagine workshop by the sea — an unforgettable Essaouira food experience!
Meat tagine
Vegetarien tagine
Fish tagine
# Our Cooking Class
Be the best chef as you can be
5 Reasons to Take a Tajine Cooking Class in Essaouira
If you love Moroccan food, nothing beats learning how to cook a traditional tajine in Essaouira. Here are 5 reasons why you should join a tagine cooking class during your visit:
Shop at Local Markets – Start your experience by exploring the Essaouira souk, where you’ll buy fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices for your tajine recipe.
Learn Authentic Techniques – Discover the secrets of slow-cooking in a clay Moroccan tagine pot, guided by a local chef.
Hands-On Experience – From chopping vegetables to seasoning with Moroccan spices, you’ll prepare your own tagine from scratch.
Cultural Connection – A tagine workshop in Essaouira lets you connect with Moroccan traditions and understand the stories behind this iconic dish.
Taste Your Creation – Enjoy the reward of your efforts by tasting a delicious, homemade Moroccan tagine, cooked the authentic way.
Taking a tagine cooking class in Essaouira is not just about food—it’s an unforgettable culinary experience that combines culture, flavor, and tradition.
EXCELLENT Based on 30 reviews Posted on Janick RaymondTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nous avons passé un super moment avec nos hôtes. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié l'intimité dea échanges et de l'authenticité de l'expérience. Mille fois mieux qu'un cours de cuisine de groupe! Merci encore!Posted on Bo HallTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cooking with Chef Isacc was a highlight of our trip. He provided a great experience from shopping in local markets, to prepping, cooking and dining. He is organized, making it easy to prep and is an excellent teacher. He has an engaging personality and made the entire experience fun. He is expert in using spices and providing step by step instructions. One highlight was making and learning to make and learn how to pour mint tea We would highly recommend his cooking class. We made two different tangines vegetarian and chicken, both were delicious!Posted on CarolynTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We spent a wonderful few hours with Isaac learning how to make a real chicken tagine and a vegetable tagine. From our meeting point we selected our ingredients from the local market and then off to his home to put it all together. We also now know the art of making mint tea which tasted much better than in restaurants, and he explained why (sourcing the correct mint back home could be an issue) and learnt so much more about local life. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Isaac's course.Posted on Tina JimenezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The best thing I did while in Essaouira. Also the best thing I ate! Highly recommendPosted on Judi JTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Isaac and his girlfriend were incredible hosts! The renowned Moroccan hospitality at its highest level! ❤️ We shopped at a very local market, (loved it!) we were then invited into Isaac‘s incredibly clean, darling home. We had asked to prepare a vegetarian and a meatball tangine. Isaac showed us how to prepare everything. The spices were amazing! While our food cooked in the traditional clay pots, Issac showed us the proper way to make and serve mint tea. It was a revelation! Mint tea will never be the same for me after Issac’s explanation. We will never forget this evening. It was the best experience we had while in Essaouira, and one of our best memories from ALL of our time in Morocco. Blessings Issac, for you, your girlfriend, and your families. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Posted on Carol ReagerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful time from the moment we met Isaac at the food market, until the feast we created was consumed with much delight! Isaac is a joy to be with. We not only learned how to make 2 different Tangines, but about Moroccan culture and traditions. We felt so welcomed into his home I could have spent the night recovering from my full belly. Today he has sent us recommendations for restaurants and other dishes to try. Plus, some shopping tips as well. He remains at our service with any questions we have. I could not recommend this experience or Isaac any higher. Don't miss it if you're able!!Posted on Morgane PeinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Si vous avez envie de rencontrer de belles personnes, d’apprendre à cuisiner un bon plat et/ou d’avoir les meilleurs tips d’Essaouira, c’est bien Ishak et Amélie que vous devez contacter 🫶🏻 Merci pour votre sympathie, vos conseils et votre bienveillance ✨ Et bravo! À très vite <3Posted on Lesley BinnsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Myself, my husband and 14yr old daughter have just spent a wonderful few hours with Chef Ishak. From meeting and experiencing the market to then preparing, cooking and eating the tagines in his lovely home every detail was thought about and delivered with such genuine warmth and passion for his culture. We’re lucky he could accommodate us at quite short notice as this overall experience is not something to be missed and I would recommend to anyone wanting to experience a small slice of Moroccan life. Our daughter has certainly come away feeling more confident about her cooking skills too! 👩🍳💕Posted on Laëtitia LarueTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Superbe expérience !!! Je ne peux que recommander !!! . Après avoir été faire les courses avec Isaac, notre chef cuisto, nous sommes allés à son domicile pour cuisiner, dans une ambiance conviviale et en toute simplicité. Comme à la maison ! Puis cérémonie du thé, et enfin dégustation du tajine (que nous avions choisi de faire lors de l'inscription). Nous nous sommes retrouvés le lendemain dans la Médina afin de découvrir ses bonnes adresses, surtout pour l'Amlou et les épices (et plein d'autres tuyaux selon vos envies). Expérience unique ! Isaac est très gentil, serviable et à l'écoute.Posted on Marta BoninoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This cooking class in Essaouira to learn how to make chicken tagine was simply fantastic! We booked it at the very last minute—just an hour before it started—and Isaac was amazing in organizing everything so quickly and thoughtfully. He really listened to our requests, made us feel welcome, and even gave us some beautiful gifts. On top of that, he took us through the local market in Essaouira and gave us great tips on where to shop. Highly recommended! 😍Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. 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EXCELLENT Based on 28 reviews Posted on Tina JVerified Cooking class in Essaouira Fantastic cooking class in Essouira. We bought our ingredients in a local market and then cooked the best tahini I ever tasted. We also learned about tea making culture and had lovely chats with Isaac who was so welcoming and kind. I really enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend it.Posted on James CVerified Top host, amazing chat, and amazing food. Smiles all round. Isaac was an exceptional host from start to finish.He couldn't have done more.Fitting me in last minute, as flying home the next day. Very welcoming, easy to speak with and instantly puts you at ease.A fountain of knowledge on traditional morrocan cooking/lifestyle.He is full of useful information about Essaouira the local area, and beyond.I highly recommend this experience,with Isaac, you won't leave disappointed.Posted on JMJSeattleVerified Don’t Miss This Experience Isaac and his girlfriend were incredible hosts! The renowned Moroccan hospitality at its highest level! ❤️ We shopped at a very local market, (loved it!) we were then invited into Isaac‘s incredibly clean, darling home. We had asked to prepare a vegetarian and a meatball tangine. Isaac showed us how to prepare everything. The spices were amazing! While our food cooked in the traditional clay pots, Issac showed us the proper way to make and serve mint tea. It was a revelation! Mint tea will never be the same for me after Issac’s explanation. We will never forget this evening. It was the best experience we had while in Essaouira, and one of our best memories from ALL of our time in Morocco. Blessings Issac, for you, your girlfriend, and your families. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Posted on Carol RVerified Don't miss this experience! We met Isaac at the market to shop for our meal and were greeted so warmly and enthusiastically. We knew we were in great hands. Onto his home then and began our tutorial on traditions and culture as well as cooking. We made 2 different Tangines. Each were delicious. We felt so welcomed that we could stay the night and sleep off our food hangover if need be. Today he sent us recommendations for restaurants and dishes to try. Plus, shopping tips. I cannot recommend spending an evening with Isaac and his darling girlfriend more highly. Definitely a 5 star experience.Posted on Morgane PVerified Sunbeams in Essaouira! The best cooking class in Essaouira! Ishak and Amélie are adorable. Everything is there to have a great time. Go ahead!!Posted on amandine CVerified incredible culinary experience as a family we were able to discover the secrets of the tagine and bring back with us a know-how that we will use at home with pleasure. Thank you to the hosts for their Welcoming, kindness, advice and love of sharing. what a good time!!!!Posted on Lianne DVerified Super experience! It was my last day in Morocco after a fortnightly tour with friends. Spontaneously I decided to do a cooking workshop myself the night before, almost everything was full. Isaac arranged with another group so I could trade places with them. Super nice! You choose the tagine you want to make yourself. We started at the local market to do the shopping. After this you will be invited to Isaac's house and the cooking class will start. I learned a lot about the different spices, but also about the Moroccan culture. You step out of your tourist bubble for a moment.Really a unique experience, and delicious food😋Posted on Laëtitia LVerified Unique experience! Great experience shared with my 16 year old daughter! I can only recommend! On the program: - races to the market to realize the tagine we had chosen when registering. -head to Isaac's home to cook. Friendly Mood and in all simplicity. Like at home!! Also, we got to know his very nice companion, Amélie. - tea ceremony - sharing the meal with my whole family (because Amélie even went to get my husband and my son!!).The next day we met in the Medina to do some shopping. Isaac took us to his small suppliers of spices, Amlu, Argan... He also gave us his addresses of restaurants and other shops...I am very happy to have crossed paths with this adorable couple! It was much more than a cooking class!!! Unique experience!!Posted on Marta BVerified The last (minute) and the best Tajine 😍 This cooking class in Essaouira to learn how to make chicken tagine was simply fantastic! We booked it at the very last minute—just half an hour before it started—and Isaac was amazing in organizing everything so quickly and thoughtfully. He really listened to our requests, made us feel welcome, and even gave us some beautiful gifts. On top of that, he took us through the local market in Essaouira and gave us great tips on where to shop. Highly recommended!Posted on Maura GVerified Wonderful authentic experience This was a wonderful experience. Isaac went with me to the market, we picked our ingredients and then went to his home. We prepared the tagine with Isaac going carefully through each step with me, he was patient and informative. While the tagine was cooking we had some snacks and mint tea. Isaac gave me tips for the rest of my trip and we spoke about life in Morocco and Essaouira. Highly recommended. 10/10!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
# Contact Us – Essaouira Cooking Class
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