Cooking classes in Marrakech
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Marrakech home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Marrakech is warmest in July at about 100°F (38°C).
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Top cooking classes in Marrakech
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What to eat and drink in Marrakech
Classes here usually build the menu around local dishes. Ones to look for:
- Tagine
- A stew cooked slowly in a cone-lidded clay pot, often with preserved lemon, olives or prunes.
- Couscous
- Steamed semolina grains served under a stew of vegetables and meat, traditionally on Fridays.
- Mint tea
- Green tea brewed with fresh mint and plenty of sugar, poured from a height.
- Harira
- A tomato, lentil and chickpea soup, traditionally eaten to break the fast in Ramadan.
- Snail
- Snail soup sold from stalls in the Jemaa el-Fnaa square, spiced with herbs.
How to pick a good cooking class
- Check whether you cook every dish yourself or watch a demonstration. Hands-on classes usually cap groups at 10 to 12.
- Morning classes often start with a market walk to buy ingredients; afternoon ones go straight to the kitchen.
- Tell the host about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book, not on the day.
- Look for a class that sends the recipes home with you, so you can cook them again.
Marrakech month by month
Averages for Marrakesh, Morocco, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 66 (19) | 69 (21) | 74 (24) | 78 (26) | 85 (29) | 92 (34) | 100 (38) | 99 (37) | 91 (33) | 83 (29) | 74 (23) | 68 (20) |
| Low °F (°C) | 43 (6) | 46 (8) | 51 (10) | 54 (12) | 59 (15) | 64 (18) | 69 (21) | 70 (21) | 65 (19) | 60 (16) | 51 (11) | 45 (7) |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:51 pm | 6:18 pm | 7:40 pm | 8:00 pm | 8:21 pm | 8:38 pm | 8:38 pm | 8:16 pm | 7:39 pm | 7:01 pm | 6:33 pm | 6:30 pm |
Questions
What food is Marrakech known for?
Tagine: a stew cooked slowly in a cone-lidded clay pot, often with preserved lemon, olives or prunes. Couscous: steamed semolina grains served under a stew of vegetables and meat, traditionally on Fridays. Mint tea: green tea brewed with fresh mint and plenty of sugar, poured from a height.
How long does a cooking class take?
Most classes run three to four hours including the meal; ones that start with a market visit take closer to five.
Where can I book cooking classes in Marrakech?
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