Fez: Moroccan Cooking Class with Market Visit & Lunch

Summary

Learn to cook Moroccan tagine in Fez after shopping the souk

You’ll shop for fresh ingredients in Fez’s lively market alongside a local guide, then learn to prepare authentic Moroccan dishes like chicken tagine with prunes or vegetarian salads. Enjoy your meal together in a cozy kitchen setting — expect laughter, new flavors, and stories you’ll remember long after you leave Morocco.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I signed up for this Fez cooking class mostly out of curiosity (and hunger). Walking into the old city that morning, I could already smell cumin and oranges in the air — it’s one of those places where everything feels alive, even before you meet anyone. Our guide, Samira, greeted us near Bab Boujloud with a quick smile and a joke about how she never trusts anyone who skips breakfast. She led us straight into the market, which was honestly louder and more colorful than I’d expected. Chickens clucking somewhere behind a stall, piles of mint everywhere, and vendors calling out prices in Arabic and French. I tried to haggle for prunes but just ended up laughing at myself — Samira rescued me before I paid double.

Back at the workshop (it’s tucked away behind a blue door — you’d miss it if you didn’t know), we washed our hands and got right into prepping ingredients for chicken tagine with prunes. The kitchen was warm from the morning sun. Samira showed us how to grind spices by hand — my fingers still smelled like cinnamon hours later. She explained why each herb mattered, even let me taste preserved lemon on its own (not what I expected). There were vegetarian options too; one woman in our group made a salad that looked almost too pretty to eat. We all took turns stirring and chopping while Samira told stories about her grandmother’s recipes.

Lunch felt like sitting down with new friends — everyone proud but also surprised by what we’d managed to cook together. Eating tagine in Fez after actually making it yourself is different somehow; maybe it’s just knowing what went into every bite. The sweet prunes against the savory chicken… I still think about that flavor sometimes when I’m back home staring at my spice rack. And yeah, I probably butchered “shukran” when thanking Samira, but she just laughed and handed me another piece of bread.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Cooking class and market visit

• Shop ingredients at market
• Prepare Moroccan tagine
• Enjoy your cooked meal

Top questions

Is this Fez cooking class wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

What time does the cooking class in Fez start?

The class runs from 10:30am until 1:30pm.

Are vegetarian options available during the class?

Yes, vegetarian options are offered as part of the menu.

Does this day trip include lunch?

Yes, lunch is included after you finish cooking.

Can infants or small children join this activity?

Infants can ride in a stroller or pram; specialized infant seats are available.

Is public transportation nearby the meeting point?

Yes, public transportation options are available close by.

What’s included

Your day includes shopping for ingredients at a bustling Fez souk with a local guide, hands-on cooking instruction in an accessible kitchen space, all necessary equipment and ingredients, plus a homemade lunch featuring your own Moroccan dishes before you head out again into the medina.