Private Moroccan Cooking Class with Amazigh Traditions

The whole evening was fantastic. The space on their terrace rooftop was comfortable and the view was cool. The hosts not only taught us how to make authentic home-made food, they let us do the majority of the food preparation because we wanted to. It was great to try traditional Amazigh food preparation. The food we made together was excellent. The couscous that was prepared by the host to go with the dishes we created was the best I had in our 10 days in Morocco. They also showed us traditional dress and helped us to try it on and we learned about Amazigh history and culture through our conversations as we were preparing food and mint tea. By the end of the event I felt like we were family.

This was an incredible experience with a real family in the Medina of Rabat. This is not a fancy experience but it is the most authentic meal we had in Morocco. Not to mention the tastiest. This is the southern amazigh style which in our opinion has much better flavor profiles. We made a chicken tagine with fresh made bread and Peanutbutter from scratch. They taught us the right way to make and pour mint tea. This can be a hands on experience for you if you want. The family even brought out traditional clothing form their home region. The host Anwar is an amazing young man who made the whole experience incredible. Do not miss this opportunity if you are near Rabat and are looking for an authentic family cooking experience.

During my visit to Rabat, one of the most memorable experiences was a home-cooked meal in the heart of the old Medina — a truly warm family gathering that captured the essence of life in Morocco. The family welcomed us as if we were one of their own, with smiles, laughter, and with conversation that continued through our shared meal and cooking experience. The highlight of the meal was the Chicken Tagine , an incredible dish and the best I had on our three week trip to Morocco. It was savory and sweet and absolutely delicious. We shared stories, mint tea, home made bread and peanut butter and really learned about their daily lives and living on Morocco. It wasn’t just a meal — it was a wonderful experience! If you ever find yourself in Rabat, don’t miss the chance to experience a family home visit like this. It’s not just about the food (though the tagine alone is worth the journey); it’s about connection, culture, and the kind of genuine hospitality that stays with you long after you’ve left.

Anouar was a gracious host. He and his family have a very warm and welcoming home. The meal was outstanding (less of a cooking class and more of a demonstration- you get to do a couple of things but his mother and sister in law do much of the cooking). You get to see how proper Moroccan tea is made (2 different herbs). In addition to what is listed as part of the experience, they shared their own meal with us so that we could taste extra dishes as it was our first night in Morocco!

We reserved this experience for our first full day in Morocco. One week later, it is still the absolute best food we have eaten and mint tea we’ve sipped. But this experience was about so much more than amazing food and tea. Anouar and his family are so welcoming and shared their AMAZIGH culture with us using traditional cooking tools, methods and ingredients. And it didn’t end there. It was an honor for the women to be dressed by Anouar’s mother in her most special wedding clothes and exquisite accessories. We recommend this experience!

Wonderful afternoon with a local family watching them cook Tagine and bread and perform an extended tea making process. Everything was delicious, everyone was friendly. Could not recommend more highly.

During my visit to Morocco, one of the most memorable experiences was a home-cooked meal in the heart of the old Medina in Rabat— a truly warm and generational family gathering that captured the essence of Moroccan hospitality. The family welcomed us with smiles, laughter and friendliness, and the hum of conversation that carried across three generations gathered around a single table. The highlight of the meal was the Chicken Tagine, an incredible dish enriched with fruits, vegetables and spices creating a balance of savory and sweet that was delicious and a reflection of the family’s time-honored cooking techniques passed down through generations. It wasn’t just a meal — it was a window into Moroccan life, tradition, and togetherness. If you ever find yourself in Rabat, don’t miss the chance to experience a family home visit like this. It’s not just about the food (though the tagine alone is worth the journey); it’s about connection, culture, and the kind of genuine hospitality that stays with you long after you’ve left.

Fantastic experience! We visited Morocco for three weeks and this meal was the best meal during the entire trip. Chicken tagine was so delicious… and the experience cooking with the family was very special… thank you thank you for a wonderful time. Highly recommend .

We had the most amazing time with Anouar and his family. They welcomed us into their home and traditions, we chatted for most of the night, made delicious Berber food and drank tea. It was fabulous gaining an insight into traditional Amazigh cooking and just wonderful spending time with them. Would highly recommend it as an activity on your Rabat journey

My husband and I just got back from two weeks in beautiful Morocco, and this experience was the highlight of our trip! We felt like a part of their family for an afternoon; it was such a special, unique experience. They showed us the process of making Moroccan tea, Amazigh bread and amlou (so good!), and seven-veggie and chicken couscous. It was comfortable sitting with them in the shade on the roof of their family home as they prepared the meals and talked with us about their culture and traditions. We even got dressed up in their traditional wedding attire! It was well worth it for the food alone — it might have been the best meal we had the whole trip! — but their welcoming hospitality and engagement made it unforgettable. One of the best experiences you could have in Morocco! Don’t miss it!