Moroccan Cooking Class

This cooking class Agadir experience teaches the secrets of Moroccan cuisine hands-on. From selecting fresh ingredients at Souk El Had to serving your own tagine, it is the most delicious way to connect with Moroccan culture in a 4-hour session.

It starts at the market

Your cooking class in Agadir begins with a guided walk through Souk El Had, one of the largest markets in Morocco. Your cook shows you how to pick the freshest vegetables, the right spice blends and good olive oil.

You learn to bargain like a local and discover ingredients you may never have seen before, from preserved lemons to ras el hanout.

What you will cook

Back in a traditional kitchen, you prepare a full Moroccan meal step by step. Expect a chicken or vegetable tagine with preserved lemons and olives, fluffy couscous, fresh salads and mint tea poured the proper way.

Vegetarian and vegan options are always available. Once everything is ready, you sit down and enjoy the feast you created, and you take all the recipes home.

Who a cooking class in Agadir suits

This cooking class Agadir experience is perfect for couples, families and food lovers who want a real taste of Morocco beyond restaurant menus, and it works for all skill levels — complete beginners are welcome, and the cook adapts the pace so everyone keeps up. Children aged 3 to 12 join at half price and love shaping the bread and stirring the pot.

It is also a wonderful group activity for friends or families travelling together, ending with a shared meal everyone helped create. Pair your class with a hands-on artisan workshop or an Agadir city tour for a full cultural day. See the full Agadir travel guide for more.

Why a cooking class beats a restaurant

Anyone can eat a tagine in a restaurant, but cooking one yourself changes how you understand Moroccan food. You learn why dishes are layered slowly, how spices are balanced, and how a simple clay pot transforms everyday ingredients.

You leave able to recreate the flavours at home, which makes this one of the most rewarding things to do in Agadir for food lovers and couples alike.

A taste of Moroccan cuisine

Moroccan cuisine is one of the most celebrated in the world, blending Berber, Arab and Mediterranean influences, as described on Wikipedia. Your class gives you a hands-on introduction to its core techniques and flavours.

After cooking, keep exploring with a hands-on artisan workshop or browse all our Agadir experiences to fill the rest of your trip.

What to expect on the day

Your cooking class in Agadir usually runs in the morning, when the market is at its liveliest and the produce is freshest. After the souk walk you settle into a traditional kitchen, put on an apron, and cook alongside your host rather than watching from the side.

Everything is relaxed and unhurried. You cook, you taste as you go, and then you sit down together to enjoy the full meal with mint tea. You leave full, happy, and with a printed set of recipes to take home.

Cooking class Agadir FAQ

How long does the cooking class last?

The full experience runs about 4 hours, including the market visit, cooking and sitting down to eat your meal.

Is transport included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Agadir and Taghazout is included, along with the market visit.

Can you cater for vegetarians?

Yes, vegetarian and vegan versions of every dish are available, just let us know when you book.

Cancellation & Payment

Pay in cash on arrival — no prepayment required. Free cancellation if you let us know at least 12 hours before your tour. Full details: Terms & Conditions.