Private Moroccan Cuisine Cooking Class

Excursion Highlights:
  • Dive into the heart of Moroccan cuisine with a hands-on cooking class led by Chamsi, a local passionate about sharing her culinary heritage.
  • Experience the joy of preparing traditional Moroccan dishes like lamb tagine and couscous in the welcoming environment of Chamsi's Casablanca home.
  • Savor the flavors of Morocco as you enjoy a feast of your own making, featuring fresh local ingredients and seafood, complemented by traditional desserts.
  • Learn the secrets of Moroccan cooking techniques and recipes passed down from Chamsi's mother-in-law, ensuring an authentic culinary adventure.
From $253.00/person to $293.00/person (Select "Individuals" below) Price varies based on number of individuals in your group
Children (ages 0 to 4 years old) are free but must be accounted for below at the time of booking.
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Private
Shore Excursion Type Culinary, Cultural
Shore Excursion Duration 5 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximate 10-minute shuttle or taxi ride from the cruise ship pier. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
Food/Beverage Provided Enjoy lamb tagine with seasonal vegetables, marinated and grilled seafood, Moroccan lemon chicken with olives, couscous, tchackchouka (roasted bell pepper salad), camel burger or zaalouk (eggplant salad) with homemade bread. You will conclude your meal with a dessert such as milk pastilla, oranges with cinnamon or Moroccan cookies. The local representative can prepare a wonderful vegetarian meal, or one with halal or kosher meat, so be sure to indicate if you have any special dietary requests at the time of booking.
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes.
Restrictions This tour can accommodate a folding wheelchair or walker.

Private Moroccan Cuisine Cooking Class

Immerse yourself in the richness of Moroccan cuisine by joining your host, Chamsi, and her family for an original cooking class and meal in their charming Casablanca home. Her passion for Moroccan food runs deep, as she gleaned the intricacies of this culinary art from her mother-in-law, Lala Naima-the finest home cook she knows. Eager to share her cultural heritage through food, Chamsi invites you to participate in this immersive experience.

Roll up your sleeves and engage in the preparation of a traditional Moroccan feast alongside Chamsi in her inviting open-space kitchen. Spend about an hour collaborating and cooking together before sitting down to enjoy the delicious dishes you've prepared. Please be aware that some ingredients are prepped in advance, allowing you more time for questions or to focus on learning the cooking techniques.

Chamsi's expertise lies in home-style Moroccan dishes, featuring seasonal ingredients and local seafood from Casablanca. Here's your chance to savor specialties such as lamb tagine with vegetables, marinated grilled seafood, lemon chicken with olives, couscous, tchackchouka (roasted bell pepper salad), camel burgers, or zaalouk (eggplant salad) with fresh bread. Top off your meal with desserts like milk pastilla, cinnamon-spiced oranges, or traditional Moroccan cookies.

Chamsi can cater to dietary needs such as vegetarian, halal, or kosher options with a week's notice. Book this experience now for a unique and intimate glimpse into Moroccan life and cuisine, fostering a connection that goes beyond the surface.