What dishes can I cook during the class?

You choose before the class begins. Options include Moroccan tagine (slow-cooked stew), couscous-based dishes, traditional Moroccan salads, harcha (semolina bread), or pastries. Your guide and host chef will discuss which best suit your interests and dietary needs.

Is hotel transfer included?

Yes, private pickup from your hotel or riad is included at the start, and you'll be dropped off at the end of the 5-hour experience.

Do I need cooking experience?

No. The class is designed for all skill levels. A local chef will guide you step-by-step through preparation and cooking techniques, even if you're a complete beginner.

What happens at the communal oven?

After preparing your dough or bread dough in the home kitchen, you'll bake it in a traditional furan — a 400-year-old public oven used by the local community. This is an authentic part of daily life in Fes and provides a unique cultural experience.

Is the meal included, and will I eat what I cook?

Yes. After cooking, you'll sit down with your host family and enjoy the meal you've prepared together in traditional Moroccan style. This shared dining is central to the experience.

How much walking is involved at the souk?

You'll walk through traditional Fes souks to select fresh ingredients with your guide. The medina can have uneven, narrow streets; wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for crowds, especially in busy hours.

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About this activity

Learn authentic Moroccan cooking in a local family home in Fes, where you'll shop at traditional souks, prepare classic dishes like tagine or couscous from scratch, and bake bread in a 400-year-old communal oven before sharing your meal with your host family. This immersive 5-hour experience combines market exploration, hands-on culinary instruction, and genuine cultural exchange in a private, intimate setting.

You will get a glimpse of their family home, where you will encounter true Moroccan culture and family life.
You will be picked up from your hotel or riad by your private guide, and taken to a local family's house to discuss your meal options - you could cook some kind of tagine, or a dish based on couscous, prepare a Moroccan salad, or bake bread ("harcha") or pastries. Everything under the guidance of your master chef. The choice is yours! Next, head to the local market with your guide to buy all the necessary ingredients. You will get to visit the souk to buy all the ingredients, preparing the bread, salad, food and dessert, baking at a 400 years old local communal public oven (furan) and enjoy the meal together in true Moroccan style.
Back at the house, at first you will learn about your ingredients, traditional Moroccan dishes and their preparation. And finally, you will start cooking with the help of the friendly chef. After the cooking, there will be time to sit back, relax and enjoy your delicious, home-cooked meal while having a chat with your new local friends. The tour finishes when your guide drops you off to your hotel. It is going to be one of the highlights of your cultural experience in Morocco.

Main measures to comply with hygiene and cleaning requirements for the prevention and control against COVID – 19:

Sanitizing hand rub available in all our vehicles.
Protective face masks will be distributed to each passenger. Obligatory use of its during the trip.
Surfaces of the vehicule will be wiped with disinfectant after each use.
Driver and/or guide will wear masks and gloves during the journey.

Highlights

✓Private hotel pickup and personalised guide throughout the experience
✓Choose your dishes: tagine, couscous, Moroccan salads, harcha bread, or pastries
✓Shop authentic ingredients at traditional Fes souks with your guide
✓Bake bread in a historic 400-year-old communal public oven (furan)
✓Cook under instruction from a local chef in a family home kitchen
✓Enjoy your prepared meal together with the host family in traditional Moroccan style

Insider tips

★Arrive with comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for souk walking and a kitchen environment; the market can be crowded and narrow
★Ask your chef about seasonal ingredient variations — they'll adjust the menu to what's freshest at the souk
★Bring a small camera or phone; most families welcome photos of the cooking process and communal oven
★The communal oven experience is unique to Fes — get there early to see it in full operation with other locals baking

Good to know

•5-hour total duration includes hotel transfer, souk visit, cooking, and meal; plan accordingly with other activities
•Hotel pickup and drop-off included; confirm your riad or hotel address at booking
•Class is conducted in English with a private guide; dietary preferences and allergies should be communicated in advance
•Hand sanitiser and protective masks provided; standard hygiene protocols followed
•Small group or private booking; confirm exact group size at confirmation

Who it's for

Food enthusiasts and home cooks eager to master Moroccan techniquesCultural travellers seeking authentic family interaction beyond typical tourist experiencesSolo travellers and small groups wanting a personalised, hands-on workshopCouples and families looking for a memorable, interactive activity in Fes

Best time to visit

Visit during spring (March–May) or autumn (September–November) when temperatures are mild and markets are vibrant with fresh seasonal produce. Mornings are ideal to avoid afternoon heat and to experience the souk at its busiest and most authentic.

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Reviews

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Esme V.

Jan 2026

So nice this one, the warm baklava at the last stop was amazing and Kenji the host explain everything good. Better than Porto for sure, we go again!

Megan C.

Oct 2025

our host Mei was brilliant and the homemade dumplings was the highlight. For our anniversary so it wasnt too busy. First thing in the morning, and we hit 6 tastings. Would book again no question.

Carlos A.

Aug 2025

So nice this one, a fish taco from a tiny street stall was amazing and Leila the host explain everything good. Better than Bali for sure, we go again!

Olivia C.

Mar 2025

our host Mehmet sorted everything for us and the warm baklava at the last stop was the highlight, and blew our Phuket one out of the water.

Mark K.

Jan 2025

our host Nadia really knew their stuff and the slow-cooked tagine was the highlight, and blew our Paris one out of the water, 10/10

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