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15 Cooking Classes in Africa Worth Booking

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The 15 best cooking classes you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Class with Pickup - From hotel pickup to mint tea
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Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Class with Pickup

1.Moroccan Cooking Class with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,862 reviews · 3 hours · from $31Our pick

Spend three hours at Chouf l’Or restaurant learning Moroccan cooking from chefs such as Mourad, Ahmed, or Amine. After mint tea, you will prepare a salad, tajine, and cinnamon orange dessert in a working restaurant kitchen, then eat your meal. Hotel pickup, drop-off, water, tea, and a certificate are included.

“Had a great time with Chef Mourad. Would recommend to anyone. Learned several Moroccan recipes to try back home.”

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Marrakech: Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class & Market Visit - Mint tea is the first lesson
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Marrakech: Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class & Market Visit

2.Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class & Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,861 reviews · from $40

Meet Kawtar and the women of Khmisa Workshops for a market visit, mint tea lesson, and hands-on Moroccan cooking class in a traditional Marrakech riad. You’ll shop for fresh ingredients, prepare several salads, tagines, and a milk pastilla dessert, then eat together and receive the recipes by email.

“I had a fantastic and educational cooking experience at kawtar and khmisa cooking workshop that I attended on 4/09/25 The entire experience was exceptional, and i left feeling inspired and more confident in cooking the Moroccan dishes. The chef teaching style was especially impressive. The instructor was knowledgeable, patient, and engaging throughout the lesson. This made the process feel both professional and fun. I have to especially mention about Ilham who was translating on behalf of the chef for creating a truly "energetic and professional” atmosphere. The dishes created were absolutely delicious! Particularly making the chicken tagine was really enjoyable. This class is highly recommended. It was educational, entertaining, and…”

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Marrakesh: Moroccan Dishes Cooking Class with a Local Chef - The 30-minute mint tea ceremony
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Marrakesh: Moroccan Dishes Cooking Class with a Local Chef

3.Moroccan Dishes Cooking Class with a Local Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,615 reviews · 4 hours · from $47Top rated

Join chef Hassan and Ahmed for a four-hour Marrakesh cooking class capped at nine people. Shop for ingredients at a nearby market, learn Moroccan mint tea, prepare tagines and salads together, then eat the full meal. You receive recipes afterward, and vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes can be arranged.

“This was more than just a cooking class! Our guides were amazing and taught us so much about the culture and cuisine we made. Highlight of our trip in Marrakech.”

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Moroccan Cooking Class & Marrakech Market Visit with Chef Khmisa - Mint tea and a traditional Moroccan home
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Moroccan Cooking Class & Marrakech Market Visit with Chef Khmisa

4.Moroccan Cooking Class & Marrakech Market Visit with Chef Khmisa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,504 reviews · from $39

Meet Chef Khmisa and Kawtar at Bab Doukkala Mosque, shop for fresh ingredients in a local souk, then cook a three-course Moroccan meal in a traditional Medina home. You will learn mint tea service, spice techniques, and hands-on recipes in a shared class of up to 15 people. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

“What a fun way to spend an afternoon! After eating delicious Moroccan food for many days, we were excited to try our hand at making it. Very fun, informative, and delicious! A nice small class, very hands on. Will definitely try the recipes at home!”

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Half-Day Cooking Class with Local Chef Laila in Marrakech - What you are likely to cook
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Half-Day Cooking Class with Local Chef Laila in Marrakech

5.Half-Day Cooking Class with Local Chef Laila in Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 952 reviews · from $34

Join Chef Laila in Marrakech for a 4.5-hour Moroccan cooking class that begins with market shopping for fresh produce, herbs, and spices. You will learn to judge ingredients, prepare tea, make a main course with ras el hanout, and finish with dessert. Menus can be adapted for vegetarian, vegan, and allergy needs.

“It was so fun. We got to learn about spices, cooking tips and how to make traditional Moroccan food. Food was better than any restaurant we went to.”

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Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family - Meeting the chef and settling in
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Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family

6.Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 668 reviews · 4 hours · from $33

Spend four hands-on hours with Chef Fatima, Yasser, or another local host in a Medina home or riad. Learn Moroccan spices, prepare salads or briwat, cook a tagine or couscous, and finish with dessert and a shared meal. Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly menus are available. Recipes are sent afterward.

“Outstanding experience, Yasser and his family provide the perfect atmosphere to enjoy their Moroccan/Marrakech cooking experience.”

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Cape Town: Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap - Starting at 109 Wale Street in Bo-Kaap
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Cape Town: Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap

7.Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 515 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Meet Faldela in her Bo-Kaap home for a 150-minute Cape Malay cooking class. You will prepare dishes such as curry, rotis, samosas, stews, and salads, learn how spices shape the food, then eat lunch together with soft drinks. Recipes may be shared afterward, making it easy to try the meal at home.

“10/10 + AMAZING! A Cape Town must do. This was such a unique way to see Cape Town in the heart of Bokaap and to be taught by a local. We made THE most delicious food. Being welcomed into Feldela's home and to be taught how to cook by her and her sister was an honor. They are such generous hosts, experts in their knowledge, and offer an experience you cannot get elsewhere. Of all the things we did in Cape Town, this was our favorite.”

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Marrakech: Moroccan Cuisine Cooking Class in Local Home - Tea, stories, and the Moroccan side of the meal
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Marrakech: Moroccan Cuisine Cooking Class in Local Home

8.Moroccan Cuisine Cooking Class in Local Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 508 reviews · 3 hours · from $24

Meet Abdo near Riad Les Etoiles Berberes and walk into a traditional Marrakech home for a three-hour, hands-on cooking class. You’ll prepare bread, tagines, salads, zaalouk, and fruit salad, with tea, cultural stories, bilingual instruction, and recipes to take home. The menu can change for dietary needs.

“This activity was exactly what I was looking for, we cooked together in a small group several traditional Moroccan dishes and could ask questions about Moroccan traditions and tips to buy spices and tools. We also had tea and learned about Moroccan tea traditions and how to make it. Everything was perfectly organized and clean, we all got to try out all tasks, and the activity lasted the expected amount of time.”

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Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe - What the 3-hour workshop adds
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Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe

9.Moroccan Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 446 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $35

Meet at La Maison Arabe for a 1-hour express class or 3-hour workshop led by a dada, a traditional Moroccan cook, with translation in Arabic, English, or French. Prepare tagine, salads, dessert, bread, and tea depending on your session, then eat your work in a polished kitchen with individual stations.

“Our whole family had an excellent time learning how to cook a tagine and then eating th fruits of our labour. The staff at Maison Arabe were very friendly and made the lesson interesting and fun. The facilities were fabulous. We would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes Moroccan food and wants to cook it for themselves.”

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Marrakech: Tajine Cooking Class in a Traditional Riad - Preparing a chicken tajine by hand
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Marrakech: Tajine Cooking Class in a Traditional Riad

10.Tajine Cooking Class in a Traditional Riad

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 424 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Café France in Djemaa El-Fna, shop the souks for fresh ingredients, then cook tajine, salad, and possibly dessert in a traditional riad. Guides such as Samira, Amina, Karima, and Sanae have led the class, with tea, cookies, local food tips, and a recipe sheet included.

“Great activity and hospitality! Our cooking teachers were very helpful and made this activity a great local Marrakech experience”

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Agadir City Tour - Half Day - Guided By Couscous - Marina D’Agadir: a short look at the resort side
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Agadir City Tour – Half Day – Guided By Couscous

11.Agadir City Tour – Half Day – Guided By Couscous

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 422 reviews · from $14Best value

Spend about three hours touring Agadir with Couscous, also known as Rizwan, or another guide from his team. Visit the marina, Kasbah Agadir Oufella, Mosque Mohamed V, an argan oil cooperative, and a Berber market. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at 15, and the $14.92 price is strong value if every stop runs as planned.

“It was the words best guide, he was kind and tell a lot about history. He is the best guide , we ever had🤗🤗🤗🤗”

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Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Class with Market Visit and Meal - The morning market gives the class its local context
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Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Class with Market Visit and Meal

12.Moroccan Cooking Class with Market Visit and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 347 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

Spend four hours with local cooks such as Leyla, Kaoutar, Fatiha, or Bouchra, depending on your session. The morning class adds a market visit, where you help choose vegetables, chicken, herbs, and spices. Back at Flavors of Marrakech, you prepare tajines, salads, and dessert, then eat together in a Moroccan salon.

“Wonderful experience! Loved the guide and the cooking, definitely recommend if you're looking to learn something new and to have a great time, and a lot of delicious food! Really grateful for the experience.”

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Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Cooking Class with Berber Family - Choosing vegetables at a local market
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Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Cooking Class with Berber Family

13.Atlas Mountains Cooking Class with Berber Family

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 299 reviews · 7 hours · from $54

Travel from Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains, shop for fresh ingredients, then walk to a family home near Imlil. Guides such as Ibrahim, Badr, and Ismail help translate while a local mother or aunt teaches you to make tagine, couscous, and bread. Expect a warm family welcome, a small group, and lunch served late in the day.

“We had a great time. Everyone was very warm and welcoming and the lunch was a lot of fun to make. Definitely worth doing.”

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Fez: Souk Tour and Traditional Home Cooking Class - Cooking Moroccan Recipes Step by Step
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Fez: Souk Tour and Traditional Home Cooking Class

14.Souk Tour and Traditional Home Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 186 reviews · 3h 30m · from $65

Yassine and Amal welcome you into Dar Sunrise for mint tea, menu planning, a short souk shopping trip, and hands-on cooking. Choose dishes such as tagine, pastilla, couscous, or zaalouk, then sit down to eat what you made. Vegetarian cooking is easy to arrange, and recipes are sent afterward.

“Our family of 6 had an time! The hosts were fun and we'll organized. Shopping on the souks was great, and the food was delicious. We would definitely recommend this cooking class!”

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Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Class for vegetarians and vegan - The spice lesson comes before the chopping
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Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Class for vegetarians and vegan

15.Moroccan Cooking Class for vegetarians and vegan

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 156 reviews · 4 hours · from $30

Meet Yasser or Chef Fatima near Andalusia Restaurant, then follow your host into an authentic Medina home. Over four hours, you will learn Moroccan spices, prepare salads, briwat, tagine, couscous, and dessert, and eat with the family. Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy needs are accommodated, though some sessions may include meat dishes.

“Fatma was very informative and very good teacher. The tips in cutting skills and insight of the spices was excellent.”

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