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.
Discover the Tagine You Would Love to Cook
Discover the traditional Moroccan tagines available during your cooking class in Essaouira. Click on each dish to reveal a short description.
Vegetarian Tagine
Fresh, colorful and full of Moroccan spices
Vegetarian Tagine
Fresh, colorful and full of Moroccan spicesA delicious Moroccan tagine made with seasonal vegetables, slow-cooked with aromatic spices and traditional flavors. A perfect choice for guests who enjoy a light, healthy, and authentic dish.
Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives
A true Moroccan classic
Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives
A true Moroccan classicOne of the most iconic tagines in Morocco, prepared with tender chicken, preserved lemon, olives, and a delicate blend of spices. Fragrant, balanced, and full of character.
Chicken with Caramelised Onions and Raisins
Sweet and savory Moroccan comfort food
Chicken with Caramelised Onions and Raisins
Sweet and savory Moroccan comfort foodA beautiful sweet and savory tagine where chicken is slowly cooked with soft caramelised onions and raisins. A wonderful choice for guests who want to discover a delicate and slightly sweet Moroccan flavor.
Lamb with Vegetables, Prunes and Apricots
Rich, festive and full of depth
Lamb with Vegetables, Prunes and Apricots
Rich, festive and full of depthA generous and flavorful tagine made with tender lamb, vegetables, prunes, and apricots. This dish offers the perfect balance between savory richness and the sweetness of dried fruits.
Beef with Vegetables, Prunes and Apricots
Hearty, comforting and authentic
Beef with Vegetables, Prunes and Apricots
Hearty, comforting and authenticSlow-cooked beef combined with seasonal vegetables and sweet dried fruits for a tagine that is rich, comforting, and full of traditional Moroccan taste.
Kefta Tagine with Tomato Sauce
A family favorite in Morocco
Kefta Tagine with Tomato Sauce
A family favorite in MoroccoA traditional Moroccan dish prepared with seasoned minced meat cooked in a rich tomato sauce. Simple, comforting, and full of homemade flavor.
Fish Tagine with Vegetables
Inspired by the Atlantic coast
Fish Tagine with Vegetables
Inspired by the Atlantic coastA fresh and flavorful tagine inspired by Moroccan coastal cuisine, combining fish, vegetables, and aromatic spices. Ideal for guests who love seafood and lighter dishes.
Shrimps with Tomato Sauce
Seafood with a Moroccan twist
Shrimps with Tomato Sauce
Seafood with a Moroccan twistA tasty seafood dish made with shrimps simmered in a savory tomato sauce flavored with Moroccan spices. A great option for guests who want something original and delicious.
More than a cooking class , a refined cultural journey into the heart of Essaouira, where you’ll discover authentic traditions, hidden gems, and the true spirit of the city.
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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# 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 75 reviews Posted on Google Catherine LacroixTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Notre petite famille de 2 adultes et 2 enfants (7 et 9 ans) avons fait l’activité « Taste with locals », après avoir eu cette recommandation d’amis qui l’avaient fait quelques semaines plus tôt lors de leur voyage au Maroc. Ce fut une activité simple, typique, et « wow » pour nous! Un beau 4h avec Isaac (marocain) et sa copine française (Amélie), qui nous accompagnent pour faire les emplettes au marché local (choisir le poulet, certains ingrédients selon le choix de repas que l’on a fait, etc.) Puis, Isaac nous invite chez lui comme si nous étions de bons amis, prepare avec nous deux repas typiquement marocain. On découvre les épices, comment faire la cuisson par tajine. Il nous montre à faire du thé marocain et toutes ses subtilités. On joue aux cartes avec les enfants pendant que ça cuit et ensuite, on dévore 😋 Au-delà de la cuisine, on peut poser toutes nos questions sur la culture marocaine, le mode de vie, etc. Isaac et Amelie sont attentionnés, généreux. Ils s’adaptent à nos preferences, sont flexibles avec l’horaire. Ils sont accueillants et tout particulièrement patients avec les enfants ! La maison est propre, Isaac prend soin de la nourriture afin que tous aient un bon moment. Ce fut une belle experience pour nous, on recommande +++Posted on Google Heygie33Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Un immense MERCI pour cette super expérience de cours de cuisine à Ishak et Amélie ! On a passé un super moment avec eux, se sont des personnes hyper généreuse avec l'envie de partager la culture du Maroc et plus précisément de Essaouira ! Il nous recommande sans hésiter des boutiques et restaurants locaux de bonnes qualités. Je recommande très chaleureusement !Posted on Google Mila W.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wir hatten einen tollen Kochkurs bei Isaac und konnten unsere liebsten marokkanischen Gerichte nachkochen. Es hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht und zum kochen für zuhause haben wir auch noch einige Rezepte bekommen. Ich würde es sofort wieder machen!Posted on Google Isabelle GervaisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ma famille et moi avons passé un moment exceptionnel avec Isaac. Nous avons aussi pu passer un très bon moment avec sa femme qui était très sympathique. Il nous a partagé son amour pour la cuisine et ils ont été adorable avec mes deux petits garçons. Il a su les impliquer et les garder intéressés. Ils ont même été faire du skateboard dehors pendant la cuisson. C’était une expérience culinaire incroyable qui restera gravée dans notre mémoire. Merci!!!Posted on Google Quentin BaptistaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nous avons passé un super après-midi en compagnie d’Ishak avec qui nous avons partagé bien plus qu’un simple cours de cuisine : un vrai moment de partage. Nous avons pu choisir 2 recettes de tajines différentes et délicieuses : kefta et poisson !Merci encore pour les conseils et toutes les attentions qui ont rendu ce moment inoubliable !! Je ne peux que recommander ce cours :)Posted on Google Morgane LemmensTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wow, quelle super expérience nous avons vécu avec Isaac. Nous avions choisi de cuisiner une tajine et de faire l’horaire de fin d’aprem et soirée. Tout était parfait. C’était super chouette de pouvoir faire les courses dans le marché local ensemble. Ensuite direction la maison d’Isaac et de sa compagne où nous avons passé tout le reste du temps pour préparer nos tajines et passer un super moment. Isaac adore partager avec ses invités et donne plein de conseils et d’informations intéressantes sur la culture etc. Au niveau hygiène tout était vraiment nickel et ça c’était super important pour nous. Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés. Isaac vous réserve en plus quelques petites surprises à la fin, en plus de vous partager toutes les recettes en détails. ✨Posted on Google LeonieTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dieser Kochkurs geht weit über den Prozess des Kochens hinaus. Man merkt sofort, mit wie viel Leidenschaft Isaac Kochkurse veranstaltet und alles dafür gibt, dass seine Gäste ein tolles Erlebnis haben. Wir haben viel gelernt, sehr gut gegessen, tolle Gespräche geführt und haben zahlreiche Geheimtipps erhalten. Definitiv ein Highlight unserer Reise! Tausend Dank Isaac 😊Posted on Google Jade mailléTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Si vous êtes à la recherche d’une expérience qui vous permettra d’en apprendre davantage sur les saveurs, mais aussi sur la culture marocaine, vous serez servis avec Taste with Locals! Nous avons débuté la journée en nous rendant directement dans un marché local, ce qui nous a tout de suite plongés dans l’ambiance. Nous avons ensuite préparé trois tajines aux saveurs complètement différentes, mais toutes aussi savoureuses! Cette activité a été notre coup de cœur à Essaouira et nous a permis de mieux comprendre les traditions culinaires locales, tout en partageant un moment authentique avec des gens passionnés. Je recommande fortement!Posted on Google Jesse MillemaciTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Yes! Do it! Ishak was a fantastic host, he showed us the true local experience, shopping at his local market, cooking in his home, explaining the techniques, and we got to prepare, cook and of course eat a few different and delicious tagines. Ishak is happy to share his experiences and give some great tips for what to do & see, where to go for this and that & how much you should pay, and generally share his culture. And general he is just a really friendly and nice guy to have a chat with. I would absolutely recommend to join Ishak for this experience.Posted on Google Marianne GrochollTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ishak is AMAZING! My partner and I had a great time! It was us and another family so we made 3 different tagines!!! We met at a local market where we picked up fresh ingredients and then went to his home. Him and his wife where so inviting. He explained the different flavors and spices and just overall gave us great tips and insides. When we said goodbye for the night he told us about his favorite breakfast spot and that we could have breakfast the next day together if we wanted. Breakfast also was great and Ishak gave told us about the shop where he buys his spices and even went to the market to talk to a guy about us wanting to buy olive oil. I can 100% recommend this cooking experience and would recommend doing it towards the beginning of your trip, even though you might have to travel with your own tagine afterwards as he gave us one to bring home.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
EXCELLENT Based on 31 reviews Posted on Tripadvisor Gitte VVerified A joyful and tasty experience My husband and I have spent a marvellous and enriching cooking class with chef Ishak. It is an all round experience where you get the look, the feel, the smell and the taste of Morocco, starting at the market where you pick out your vegetables, olives and meat. Then you go to Ishak's home to learn from scratch how to cook the best tagines. Ishak is very friendly, accommodating and talented and shares lots of information about Morocco and the places to visit in Essaouira. Thank you, Ishak, for this beautiful experience.Posted on Tripadvisor Peter HVerified Best cooking experience We did the cooking class with Isaac and couldn’t have been happier. The lamb and chicken tajines we cooked were the best we had in our whole stay in Morocco. Isaac not only taught us about tajine and local cuisine, he also gave us many local recommendations and helped us buy our own tajine and spices from local markets. I would recommend this experience to anyone travelling to Essaouira !Posted on Tripadvisor Margo YVerified The best cooking experience we could have had! We decided last minute to join Isaac’s cooking experience and we were so glad we did it! The whole evening was great. We learned so much about Moroccan cuisine, spices, the mint tea, the tajines we cooked were hands down the best we tasted during our holiday in Morocco. Isaac was a lovely host and offered so much more than a cooking lesson, he helped us buy spices and everything local we were interested in! The whole experience was fun and 100% worth doing it!Posted on Tripadvisor 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 Tripadvisor 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 Tripadvisor 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 Tripadvisor 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 Tripadvisor Morgane PVerified Des rayons de soleil à Essaouira ! Le meilleur cooking class d’Essaouira ! Ishak et Amélie sont adorables. Tout y est pour passer un moment formidable. Foncez !!Posted on Tripadvisor amandine CVerified expérience culinaire incroyable en famille nous avons pu découvrir les secrets du tajine et ramener avec un nous un savoir faire que nous allons utiliser chez nous avec plaisir. Merci aux hôtes pour leur accueil, leur gantillesse, leurs conseils et leur amour du partage. quel bon moment !!!!Posted on Tripadvisor Lianne DVerified Super ervaring! Het was mijn laatste dag in Marokko na een tweewekelijkse rondreis met vriendinnen. Spontaan besloot ik de avond ervoor zelf nog een kookworkshop te willen doen, vrijwel alles zat vol. Isaac regelde met een andere groep dat ik met ze kon ruilen. Super fijn! Vooraf kies je zelf de tajine uit die je wilt maken. We begonnen op de lokale markt om boodschappen de doen. Hierna wordt je bij Isaac thuis uitgenodigd en start de kookles. Ik leerde veel over de verschillende specerijen, maar ook over de Marrokkaanse cultuur. Je stapt eventjes uit je toeristenbubbel. Echt een unieke ervaring, en heerlijk gegeten😋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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