Moroccan Cooking Class: Riad Nelia Experience

Discover Moroccan flavors in a private culinary workshop in Marrakech. Cook, taste, and enjoy authentic dishes with a starred chef.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Riad Nelia De Marrakech Hotel Boutique Hotel & Spa - At the Nelia Cooking Class, participants engage in an interactive experience that provides an authentic taste of Moroccan culture. This journey begins with selecting ingredients and culminates in enjoying the prepared dishes in the serene setting of Riad Nelia. The adventure starts with a…
What's Included
  • Desert
  • Lunch
  • Guided outing for purchasing ingredients and spices
  • Preparation of the culinary recipe
  • Diploma
Additional Information

The Nelia cooking class provides a distinctive and engaging experience, welcoming participants into the core of Moroccan culinary traditions within the cozy and genuine atmosphere of Riad Nelia. Unlike other cooking classes, the Nelia experience starts with a trip to the local market, where guests learn to choose the freshest spices and ingredients that…

Location
Riad Nelia De Marrakech Hotel Boutique Hotel & Spa
Derb Si Said
2 Derb Si Said, riad zitone jdid a cote de Hammam Ziani ancienne Médina, Marrakech
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Happiness17198993382
Sep 9, 2025
A delicious way to learn about Moroccan culture - Really great way to learn about Moroccan cooking and culture! Youssef walked us through the spices and how to use them and we had a very pleasant set up on the rooftop of riad Nelia. We were just 5 people and all got to do our very own chicken tajine cooked on charcoal and then eat it. All in all it was informative, fun and delicious so would recommend a 100% !
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30thierryt
Sep 9, 2025
Excellent - Excellent culinary and cultural experience, in a pleasant setting. Each prepares his own tagine, guided by the chef who answers questions in English and/or French, preparing and ceremonies tea with fresh herbs during cooking. We finish with the tasting. Mist warmers bring a little freshness.
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Northstar690329
Jun 30, 2025
Wonderful Experience!! - We had a wonderful time making our own Tagine. We had a wonderful host and delicious tea as well! We even made new friends! This was the best Tagine we had on the trip! My only regret - not writing down the recipe!
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Shelleychristou50
Jun 4, 2025
Magical experience - A magical experience. Our hosts were so welcoming and informative. It was the highlight of our week in Marrakesh. Beautiful surroundings. Thoroughly recommend as an immersive way to learn about the culture from people who really seem to want to share.
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693rafiab
May 31, 2025
Very fun and informative cooking class! - The cooking class was so much fun because of Youssef and the rest of the team. We got to go to a market with all locals and pick all the produce, followed by a very informative cooking lesson about all the spices and ingredients we were using. I highly recommend this!
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582emilias
May 30, 2025
A Sumptuous Cultural Experience - If you are looking for a Moroccan cooking class, I promise you: look no further! From the guided walk (with historical context of the buildings, building materials, and population) to a local covered market to buy the ingredients for your meal, to a Tagine cooking masterclass atop a boutique riad with the Bahia Palace as your backdrop, this was an undeniably unforgettable experience for someone who wanted to learn and appreciate local history, culture, and the cooking and serving techniques in Moroccan cuisine. With Head Chef Yousef and Sous Chef Huda, you will learn the ingredients for and how to brew and serve a perfect cup of Moroccan mint tea. They will also teach you how to select the perfect ingredients at the market place, how to pickle certain ingredients (eg. lemon and olives), blend spices for a mouthwatering palate, marinate different types of meats, and how to cook your Tagine to perfection ie. until the meat falls off the bone and the vegetables maintain their natural nutrients. You will then enjoy the delightful 3-course course meal at your leisure. For me, it was a once in a lifetime experience worth - 100% value for money.
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Emilia_s
May 30, 2025
A Sumptuous Cultural Experience - If you are looking for a Moroccan cooking class, I promise you: look no further! From the guided walk (with historical context of the buildings, building materials, and population) to a local covered market to buy the ingredients for your meal, to a Tagine cooking masterclass atop a boutique riad with the Bahia Palace as your backdrop, this was an undeniably unforgettable experience for someone who wanted to learn and appreciate local history, culture, and the cooking and serving techniques in Moroccan cuisine. With Head Chef Yousef and Sous Chef Huda, you will learn the ingredients for and how to brew and serve a perfect cup of Moroccan mint tea. They will also teach you how to select the perfect ingredients at the market place, how to pickle certain ingredients (eg. lemon and olives), blend spices for a mouthwatering palate, marinate different types of meats, and how to cook your Tagine to perfection ie. until the meat falls off the bone and the vegetables maintain their natural nutrients. You will then enjoy the delightful 3-course course meal at your leisure. For me, it was a once in a lifetime experience worth - 100% value for money.
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Kayv737
May 21, 2025
If you want a fun experience and something different for once, then this is definitely recommended! - Super nice experience! Small group, lots of nice to know on the market and during cooking. Friendly host and colleagues.
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Mayaraveloso
May 14, 2025
A must do cooking class in Marrakesh - Fantastic experience! We started our tour in the beautiful Riad, then through the alleys to the local market where you have direct contact with the local vendors and will shop fresh vegetables. The Riad is a work of art in itself, it is so beautiful. Yussef did a fantastic job of sharing so much knowledge, entertaining and explaining each dish. The ingredients used were top quality and the results tasted amazing! We can’t recommend this experience highly enough. We’re very happy with this experience. Thank you very much Yussef and Nelia team for the excellent experience!
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Storyteller82261
May 10, 2025
Beautiful cooking experience - Amazing experience. Me and my mum loved the visit to the market, cooking in the beautiful riad and ofcourse our amazing guide Youseff and the chef Fatima. Thank you soooo much. We will come back for sure
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From $49
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).