Moroccan Cooking Class: Shop and Cook in Fes Medina

Discover the flavors of Moroccan cuisine and immerse yourself in the vibrant market culture of Fez. Join our cooking class and experience a shopping expedition to a local souk, followed by a hands-on cooking experience in a traditional Moroccan kitchen.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Restaurant Palais Bab Sahra Fes - We can accommodate any specific date or time requests; just send us a message.
  • Our operating hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    The cooking class will be held at Palais Bab Sahra, a traditional Moroccan palace in the heart of the medina, near the central square of the Blue Gate. The day starts with a shopping…
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Lunch included
  • Dinner included
  • Tea and coffee available
What's Not Included
  • Carbonated beverages
Meal Options
  • Zaalouk - Zaalouk - roasted eggplant, tomatoes, Green peppers with spices
  • taktouka - Taktouka - spiced green pepper salad
  • Vegetarian Tagine - Tagine with: potatoes, carrots, zucchini onion, garlic … more
  • Chicken Tagine - Tagine with chicken vegetables, preserved lemon and olives.
  • Beef Tagine - Vegetables Tagine with beef
  • Vegetarian Couscous…
Additional Information

We will collect you from where you’re staying, and then initiate our day with a vibrant excursion to a local marketplace tucked away in the dynamic Fes Medina. There, we will gather all the necessary components we will later utilise to craft an authentic Moroccan feast during our engaging cooking class. The butcher stalls will offer a selection of fresh…

Location
Restaurant Palais Bab Sahra Fes
blue gate You only have to go through the big door, after about 6 meters you find a street on the left and then turn right, going down you will see a big door of the famous medrasa Bouanania. After about 5 meters they find a street on the right. There you will see our restaurant banner bab sahra
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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F7303eekatet
Oct 17, 2024
Such a blast - so happy we went with this class! - This class was such a joy and highlight of our trip. Mohammed and Fatima kept things light, fun, and interactive the whole way through and made sure that everyone in the group felt included. The walk through the souk to purchase ingredients was nice and didn't take too long - we focused on prepping ingredients and cooking most the time. The food was DELICIOUS, we learned a lot, and we got to admire the beautiful restaurant from all floors - even the 360 rooftop. It took us a while to select a cooking class (there are so many) but I'm so glad we chose this one. The location and everything else about it was just perfection.
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Larry_d
Oct 15, 2024
Great Experience - The experience was really fun and the tagine we made was some of the best food we ate in Morocco but the experience takes about 5 to 6 hours from arrival to departure. Mohammed helped us with everything and was really great. I highly recommend him.
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Sue_f
Oct 15, 2024
Super fun! - Mohammed and Fatima were so much fun. From beginning to end we had an authentic local experience. We shopped for veggies and meat in the market with Mohammed. He knew all the best venders to purchase from and made the process fun and informative.
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Ryan_d
Sep 21, 2024
5 Stars all the way! - One you figure out that the Palais Bab Sahra is in the Medina, you will be on your way to a great evening! Mohammed greeted us and then took the group shopping for some local produce and protein. Then we went back to the beautiful restaurant and hung out for 10-15 minutes while we waited for the chef to start our experience. When Fatima showed up we were off to the races. They gave you a few dishes to choose from. I went with the Kafta and it was a lot of fun to make with some new techniques I hadn’t seen before. Fatima is the boss! She definitely knows her way around the kitchen so pay attention lol! We ate our salads up on the rooftop terrace with a really nice sunset view overlooking the Medina, and then enjoyed a family meal with our fellow chefs once our dishes were complete. Very clean restaurant. Great cooking environment. 5 Stars all the way!
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Noellag_12
Sep 16, 2024
Fes Medina Cooking Class - Absolutely beautiful place in the medina.Fatima guided us through making chicken tagine and salad. Delicious. Fatima also served cookies and mint tea. Our dinner included a variety of local salads and fruit. You walk a bit through the medina and it opens up to this beautifully restored multi level restaurant.
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W7726plcatm
Sep 14, 2024
A great experience - The class was great fun and took place in a well equipped kitchen. Instructions and demonstrations were easy to follow and allowed us to be involved in all aspects of the recipes. Mohammed and Fatima could not have been more helpful or informative. We were then able to relax together and enjoy the fruits of our labours supplemented by lots of extra dishes. Would definitely recommend this class.
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Renee_b
Jul 27, 2024
A Very Enjoyable Cooking Class - We had a wonderful time attending our cooking class! Our party included me, my husband and our 13 year old grandson. The activity began with going out to the market with our guide to gather the food we would be cooking. Back in the kitchen, we learned how to prepare our dishes (chicken tagine and chicken with couscous). All the food was delicious and we had such a good time with our hosts. I highly recommend this event!
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Krystyna_g
Jul 8, 2024
Tasty food and warm welcome! - Great experience and very kind welcome! We learned how to cook chicken tajine and couscous with meat and were served other delicious foods. Thank you!
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Lyle_m
Jun 5, 2024
Best Cooking Class in Fez - This was by far the best cooking class we have taken anywhere. Mohamed and Fatima patiently led us through our recipes. We began with a trip to the market for ingredients, then returned to a beautiful, well-equipped kitchen in a fabulous setting. We made a Moroccan salad, a chicken tagine and a vegetable couscous. We also were shown all the steps to make a perfect mint tea and enjoyed it with an assortment of biscuits on a beautiful terrace overlooking the city. Dinner was served with an additional 7 small salads and dips with bread. There was so much food and everything tasted delicious. This is definitely a 5 star experience. Both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and our hosts. We can highly recommend this class as one of the best activities to do while visiting Fez. We look forward to duplicating the dishes at home when we receive the recipes. Thank you for such a special evening.
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Patrick_s
Sep 4, 2024
Fez Cooking Class - Chicken Tajine - A bit of a rocky start with unclear meeting directions. The booking said to meet at Blue Gate but unfortunately nobody showed up. We eventually had to track down the Riad location ourselves -- not an easy feat for Fez medina newbies. Once we linked up with Chef Mohamad, he took us through the market to buy our ingredients as well as his breakfast. In the kitchen, Chef Mohamod was reserved and did not teach cooking technique or share cultural insights. However, the kitchen was top-notch, and the dishes we prepared were delicious. With a few tweaks—better meetup logistics and a more engaging guide—this could easily be a five-star experience.
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