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Cooking Class in Marrakech: Authentic Moroccan Cuisine at the Riad
Cooking class in Marrakech at Riad Vendôme: hands-on Moroccan cooking experience with our chef. Market tour + cook tagine, couscous & pastilla + enjoy your meal. 3 hours, from €48/person. Groups of 2-20. French & English. WhatsApp booking: +212 600 608 608.
Learn to cook authentic Moroccan cuisine in the heart of Marrakech's medina. At Riad Vendôme, Our chef welcomes you for a hands-on cooking experience: visit the local souk for fresh ingredients, prepare traditional tagines and couscous, then enjoy your creations on the rooftop terrace with Atlas mountain views. Classes for couples, families and groups up to 20 people. From €48 per person.
In brief — English-language cooking class in Marrakech
- English-language cooking class in Marrakech. Market visit, tagine preparation, rooftop tasting. Translation provided. From €48/person.
- 3-hour class, from €48/person, groups of 2 to 20; French & English.
- Market tour + tagine, couscous & pastilla preparation + tasting on the rooftop terrace with Atlas Mountain views.
- Direct booking / WhatsApp: +212 600 608 608
Your Cooking Class Experience
A cooking class in a boutique hotel in Marrakech
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the English cooking class suitable for a short break in Marrakech?
Yes. The English-language cooking class is popular with guests on a 2-4 night short break. Held in English on request, 3 hours including market visit and rooftop tasting. From €48/person — fits perfectly in a long weekend in Marrakech.
Best value English cooking class in Marrakech medina?
Riad Vendôme English cooking class offers great value at €48/person: 3 hours, English-speaking Chef Naima (or English-speaking assistant), full experience. Excellent price-quality ratio for international guests on a short trip.
How much does a cooking class cost in Marrakech?
At Riad Vendôme, cooking classes start at €48 per person for the Discovery formula. The Full Class with souk visit is €48/person, and the VIP Class with 2 recipes and spice gift is €48/person. Group rate (10+): €48/person. The full VIP Cooking + Oriental Spa day, which adds the hammam, the massage, a facial and a manicure, is €130/person.
Is the cooking class suitable for beginners?
At Riad Vendôme, absolutely. Chef Naima adapts every step to your level. No cooking experience is required. She guides your hands, explains every spice, and lets you progress at your own pace. The chicken tagine and kefta tagine are perfect for complete beginners.
Can children participate in the cooking class?
Yes, at Riad Vendôme, children aged 8 and over are welcome. They love rolling couscous, shaping briouates, and discovering exotic spices. It's a wonderful family activity.
Is the class given in English?
At Riad Vendôme, chef Naima teaches in French. Eric, the French owner, provides full English translation throughout the class. He's fluent in both languages and ensures you don't miss any instruction or tip.
How far in advance should I book?
At Riad Vendôme, we recommend Reservation 24 to 48 hours in advance via WhatsApp at +212 600 608 608. During high season (October-April), book as early as possible as slots fill up quickly.
Can the class accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, at Riad Vendôme, Chef Naima can adapt recipes for vegetarian, gluten-free and halal diets. Moroccan cuisine naturally offers many vegetarian options. Please let us know 24 hours in advance.
How do I book, and how quickly do you reply?
You book directly with the riad, not through a platform. Send your dates and group size on WhatsApp at +212 600 608 608 and you receive a written quote within 24 hours. There is no automated booking engine: every stay is confirmed by a person, and the payment terms are set out in the quote you receive.
Can the whole riad be privatised, and for how many guests?
Yes, Riad Vendome can be hired exclusively. The main riad has 12 rooms and goes up to 20 rooms with our second riad 100 metres away, for exclusive hire of up to 45 guests. During an exclusive hire there are no other guests: the pool, hammam, jacuzzi and rooftop are reserved for your group alone.
Coming from the US or Canada? The class is led by Chef Naima with full English translation by Éric, the owner, so it suits English-speaking North American guests. There are no non-stop flights from the United States — from New York allow about 8 to 9 hours via Casablanca on Royal Air Maroc, and Canada has a seasonal non-stop from Montreal to Casablanca. Most North American guests take the class during a few-day stay at the riad.
This is not a cooking demonstration — it's a hands-on experience. At Riad Vendôme, you don't watch from behind a counter. You stand at your own workstation, sleeves rolled up, apron on, with our chef guiding every step. You'll learn to identify spices by smell, prepare a traditional tagine from scratch, and roll couscous by hand — just like Moroccan grandmothers have done for generations.
The full experience includes: a guided visit to the local souk (200 meters from the riad), where you'll learn to select spices, vegetables and meat like a local; 2 hours of hands-on cooking in the riad's authentic kitchen; and a leisurely rooftop lunch where you enjoy everything you've prepared, with panoramic views of the medina and the Atlas mountains.
What You'll Cook
Choose your main dish from our recipe menu. Every class starts with 2 Moroccan starters (cooked salad, zaalouk or briouates), followed by your chosen main course:
| Recipe | Description | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons | The Moroccan classic — free-range chicken, preserved lemons, olives | ⭐ Easy |
| Kefta Tagine with Eggs | Spiced beef meatballs, tomato sauce, poached eggs | ⭐ Easy |
| Lamb Tagine with Prunes & Almonds | Slow-cooked lamb, prunes, toasted almonds, cinnamon | ⭐⭐ Medium |
| Fish Tagine Chermoula | Fresh fish, chermoula marinade, seasonal vegetables | ⭐⭐ Medium |
| Traditional Couscous | Hand-rolled semolina, 7 vegetables, meat of your choice | ⭐⭐⭐ Advanced |
Prices & Reservation 2026
| Package | Includes | Price / pers. |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Class | Cooking + tasting (no market visit) | €48 |
| Full Class | Souk visit + cooking + rooftop lunch | €48 |
| VIP Class | Souk + 2 recipes + lunch + pastries + spice gift | €48 |
| Group (10+ guests) | Full class + team building animation | €48 |
(*) Per person, minimum 2 guests. All ingredients, aprons and drinks included.
Why Riad Vendôme for Your Cooking Class?
Authentic location. Riad Vendôme is in the Dar El Bacha quarter — the most prestigious residential area of the medina, far from the tourist circuits of Jemaa El-Fna. The local market where you'll shop is used by actual Marrakech residents, not tour groups.
Real Chef, real recipes. Our chef has been cooking at the riad for over 15 years. She learned from her mother and grandmother — no fusion cuisine, no Instagram plating. Just traditional Moroccan food as it's been made for generations.
French owner on site. Eric, the French owner of Riad Vendôme since 2011, is your single point of contact. He speaks fluent English and French, responds within 24 hours, and ensures everything runs smoothly.
Practical Information
Schedule: Classes start at 10am (lunch formula) or 4pm (dinner formula). Total duration: 3 to 3.5 hours including market visit.
Languages: Classes are led by our chef in French. Eric provides English translation throughout the class.
What to bring: Just yourself and your appetite. We provide everything: ingredients, aprons, utensils, drinks.
What you take home: The written recipe, a bag of spices (ras el hanout, cumin, turmeric), and unforgettable memories.
Reservations: Contact Eric via WhatsApp at +212 600 608 608 or use the form below. Response within 24 hours.
Videos and photos: watch our cooking workshops and spa sessions on video at @riadvendome on Instagram.
A cooking class in a boutique hotel in Marrakech
At Riad Vendôme, your cooking class takes place in an authentic boutique riad, in the very heart of the Marrakech medina, in the prestigious Dar El Bacha neighbourhood. No impersonal classroom or standardised hotel kitchen here — you cook in the real kitchen of the riad, overlooking a patio with fountain, traditional zelliges and lush plants.
Our guests choose Riad Vendôme precisely for this intimate atmosphere. By joining a cooking workshop with us, you don't just learn recipes: you experience the riad from the inside, discover traditional Moroccan architecture, and ascend to the rooftop terrace with panoramic views over the medina rooftops, the Koutoubia and the Atlas Mountains. It's a complete immersion in the Moroccan art of living.
Why a riad rather than a hotel? In a riad, the space is on a human scale (maximum 25 guests). The chef is at your side, not on a stage. You touch the ingredients, smell the spices, cook with your hands. The intimacy of the riad transforms a simple class into a moment of genuine exchange with our chef and the other participants.
🌿 Half-Day Package: Cooking Class + Spa
The complete Marrakech experience in one day. Combine a morning cooking class with an afternoon spa session — the ideal programme for couples, hen parties and groups who want to make the most of their stay.
| Package | Programme | Price / pers. |
|---|---|---|
| Cuisine & Spa Discovery | Morning: complete cooking class (souk + cooking + tasting) Afternoon: oriental hammam + 1hr massage | 97 € |
| Cuisine & Spa VIP | Morning: VIP class (souk + 2 recipes + pastries) Afternoon: hammam + body wrap + 1hr30 massage + tea | 130 € |
| Cuisine & Spa Group (10+ guests) | Morning: team-building cooking workshop in teams Afternoon: hammam + 1hr massage per person | 70 € |
Rates up to date as of 21 August 2026 · valid until August 2028. Written quote within 24 hours on WhatsApp +212 600 608 608.
(*) Price per person, minimum 2. Includes all ingredients, aprons, spa products and towels. Reserve 48 hours in advance.
Why this package? In morning, you are active and creative in the kitchen. In the afternoon, you surrender to the hammam after a fulfilling morning. The tagine you cooked, mint tea on the rooftop, then the hammam with black soap and an argan oil massage — it's the perfect day in Marrakech, and everything takes place in the same venue, with no transfers or logistics.
Ideal for: couples on a romantic weekend, hen parties (the favourite combination among our guests), groups of friends, corporate seminars (incentive days), yoga retreats (healthy cooking + relaxation), group trips.
Book via WhatsApp: +212 600 608 608 — Eric will put together your tailor-made programme.
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