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)
1. What makes Essaouira Cooking Class unique?
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 22 reviews Posted on Laëtitia Larue2025-10-18Trustindex 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 Bonino2025-10-17Trustindex 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! 😍Posted on Viviane Le Squer2025-10-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Un grand merci à Isaac et Amélie pour leur super accueil !Après ns avoir guidés vers les meilleures épiceries " les têtes de magasins "😅 pour acheter les ingrédients, nous avons cuisiné un tajine d agneau et un tajine de poulet citron! Un délice! Isaac a su nous faire découvrir ses traditions et coutumes! Grand merci pour se partage🥰🥰 Super expériencePosted on Vanessa Van Velzen2025-10-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Tag mit Isaac! Zuerst sind wir gemeinsam über den Markt gegangen, wo er uns auf sympathische und entspannte Art lokale Produkte und Gewürze gezeigt hat. Danach haben wir in seiner schönen Wohnung gleich zwei Tajine (mit und ohne Fleisch) gekocht. Die Atmosphäre war total herzlich und familiär, und wir haben viel über die marokkanische Küche und Kultur gelernt. Isaac spricht fließend Englisch und Französisch, was die Kommunikation super einfach gemacht hat. Abends haben wir mit ihm und seiner Freundin gegessen und das Essen war fantastisch – authentisch, frisch und unglaublich lecker! Ein rundum tolles Erlebnis, das wir jedem empfehlen können, der in Essaouira etwas Echtes und Persönliches erleben möchte. Vielen Dank, Isaac, für diesen besonderen Tag! 🙏🍲Posted on satoko tanaka2025-10-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Isaac is a wonderful host! He kindly arranged my special request to visit the fish market and generously shared great tips on how to buy fish there, along with many local recommendations. I really admire his genuine hospitality and the way he wholeheartedly welcomes his guests. As soon as I arrived in Essaouira, I booked his cooking class and asked for some advice about the city. Thanks to his guidance, the rest of my stay was relaxed and truly enjoyable. If you have the chance, I highly recommend this experience! 🌿✨Posted on Stefan Thomas2025-10-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wir hatten als Familie einen großartigen Abend mit Isaac. Nach dem gemeinsamen Einkauf auf einem lokalen Markt haben wir gemeinsam in seiner Wohnung zwei Tajinen zubereitet (Hähnchen und Rind). Im Ergebnis besser als in den meisten Restaurants. Dazu gab es verschiedene Vor- und Nachspeisen sowie eine Tee-Zeremonie. Wir haben den Austausch mit Isaac und seiner Freundin Amélie sehr genossen und uns am nächsten Morgen noch einmal zum Frühstück in seinem Lieblingscafé getroffen. Auch das war großartig. Hoffentlich sehen wir uns bald einmal wieder. Wir können Isaac jedem empfehlen, der nicht nur in die lokale Küche eintauchen, sondern auch die Menschen und lokale Kultur auf eine sehr, sehr angenehme Art und Weise kennenlernen möchte.Posted on Valeriy Velvet2025-10-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Unforgettable experience, thank you so much! This cooking class added a whole new dimension to my trip to Morocco! Ever since then, tagine has been my favorite dish :)Posted on Matthias Kerkhofs2025-10-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice experience! The food was good, the company even better! We learned a lot about the morocan hospitality and culture!Posted on Salwa Baray2025-09-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing host and even better ambiance! Would 100% recommend to anyone that want to try a real taste of the wonderful Morocco 🥰Posted on Noemie2025-09-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Superbe expérience à essaouira! Cuisiner soi même son propre tajine, chez l’habitant! Isaac est pleins de bons conseils et très sympathique ! Et le tajine était délicieux! Je recommande ++
EXCELLENT Based on 17 reviews Posted on Iman R2025-10-13Verified Essaouira and its beauty I had a wonderful time in Essaouira and an even better time with my host, Isaac. We shared many meaningful conversations about Moroccan culture, lifestyle, music, and the arts. One of the highlights was learning how to make a traditional Moroccan tagine. He taught me step-by-step how to make it and of course we had it for dinner later. It was the best tagine I ever had! I highly recommend staying here for anyone looking for an authentic Moroccan experience.Posted on Vanessa V2025-10-13Verified Great food with Isaac! We had a wonderful day with Isaac! First we went through the market together, where he showed us local products and spices in a friendly and relaxed way. Afterwards we cooked two tajines (with and without meat) in his beautiful apartment. The atmosphere was totally warm and familiar, and we learned a lot about Moroccan cuisine and culture.Isaac is fluent in English and French, which has made communication super easy. In the evening we had dinner with him and his girlfriend and the food was fantastic – authentic, fresh and incredibly delicious!An all-round great experience that we can recommend to anyone who wants to experience something real and personal in Essaouira. Thank you, Isaac, for this special day! 🙏🍲Posted on Stefan T2025-10-11Verified More than just a great evening with an insight into local cuisine and culture We had a great evening with Isaac as a family. After shopping together at a local market, we prepared two tajins (chicken and beef) together in his apartment. As a result, better than in most restaurants. There were various starters and desserts as well as a tea ceremony.We enjoyed the exchange with Isaac and his girlfriend Amélie very much and met again the next morning for breakfast at his favorite cafe. That, too, was great. Hopefully we will see each other again soon.We can recommend Isaac to anyone who not only wants to immerse themselves in local cuisine, but also wants to get to know the people and local culture in a very, very pleasant way.Posted on Valeriy Velvet2025-10-08Verified Tagine cooking class It was such a great experience! I'd recommend this cooking class to all my friends visiting Morocco, especially Essaouira. Ever since then, tagine has been my favorite dish! Shukran bzaf :)Posted on Ayman B2025-10-07Verified You have to try! The experience with Isaac was wonderful! We have learned a lot about Moroccan culture and the proper preparation of a traditional Tajine dish. It also tasted great – definitely recommended for those who want to have a real Moroccan experience.Posted on Matthias K2025-10-06Verified Amazing experience! Amazing cooking experience with an exceptional host! We learned everything about making a tajine and the marocon hospitality. We had an amazing evening and the day after we went to the local market together to enjoy some other traditional morocan dishes. Would really recommed to everyone!!Posted on Salwa B2025-09-29Verified Amazing taste of the real Morocco Amazing experience with an exceptional host! Many thanks to Isak who welcomed us with a big smile. I 100% recommend this experience to everyone!I will see you very soon again hopefully 🤞🏼Posted on Noëmie S2025-09-26Verified A beautiful experience A real moment of sharing and conviviality. It was a pleasure to be totally immersed in local life for a few hours with a delicious tagine. We feasted! Thank you Isaac!Posted on Johanna E2025-09-26Verified Cooked an amazing Tajine.. Had a very enjoyable time - we got to choose which Tajine we want to make and went to the market together to buy ingredients. Isaac was super nice and willi g to answer all our questions about moroccan culture and food. Also got some good recommendations for places to eat out - can definitey recommend!Posted on Camille L2025-09-25Verified memorable I had a fantastic experience at the cooking class in Essaouira! It was a perfect way to spend my final day in Morocco and made it truly memorable.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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