Moroccan Cooking Class in Rabat with Chef Khadija

Cook tajine, pastilla and couscous in a traditional Moroccan villa, then take the recipes home.

A hands-on cooking class in Rabat where you learn to make authentic Moroccan dishes—tajine, pastilla, couscous or salads—at Chef Khadija's traditional villa. You choose the menu, cook under her step-by-step guidance, receive a recipe card to recreate the dish at home, and start with traditional Moroccan tea and sweets. The class runs 2.5 hours, accommodates up to eight people, and welcomes vegetarians, vegans and children from age one.

The Experience

You arrive at Chef Khadija's traditional villa to a welcome of Moroccan tea and sweets. Before the cooking begins, you pick your dish from the menu—tajine of chicken or meat, pastilla, couscous, rfissa or Moroccan salads—and Chef Khadija adjusts it for vegetarian or vegan preferences if needed. The class itself is where the learning happens: you stand alongside her in the kitchen and participate in every step, from preparing ingredients to the final plating. She walks you through the techniques and the reasoning behind each one, so you understand not just what to do but why.

Chef Khadija has over 35 years of cooking experience and runs the class as a teaching kitchen, not a performance. You're free to take pictures and videos, and you leave with a handwritten note paper listing all the steps you need to recreate the dish at home. The class lasts 2.5 hours and runs daily at either 10:30am or 3pm, so you can fit it into your schedule. Groups stay small—up to eight people—which means you get real attention and room to ask questions as you cook.

Public transportation options are available near the villa if you're traveling without a car. The class is designed to be enjoyable for everyone, whether you're traveling solo, with a partner, or as a family—children from age one are welcome, though they participate at their own level.

What’s included

• Traditional Moroccan tea and sweets on arrival.
• step-by-step instruction from Chef Khadija.
• a handwritten recipe card to take home.
• coffee and/or tea during the class.
• vegetarian and vegan menu options available.

Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Marouane Yazane

Is this one for you?The class runs 2.5 hours and you're cooking the whole time, so come ready to stand, chop and stir. If you want to learn Moroccan cooking hands-on and leave with recipes you can actually use at home, this is the setup—small groups, one chef, real instruction, no shortcuts.

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Top questions

What dishes can I choose to cook in the class?

The menu includes tajine of chicken or meat with batboute (Moroccan bread), pastilla of chicken or fish, couscous, seffa, rfissa, and Moroccan salads. Chef Khadija can adapt any dish for vegetarian or vegan diets.

Do I need cooking experience to join the class?

No. Chef Khadija teaches step-by-step and guides you through the entire process, so beginners and experienced cooks both learn the techniques and secrets of Moroccan cuisine.

What languages does Chef Khadija speak?

The class is offered in English, French and Arabic, so you can book in whichever language you're most comfortable with.

Can I bring my children?

Yes. Children are welcome from age one, though younger children participate at their own level while older children can be more hands-on in the cooking.

What time does the class start and how long does it take?

The class runs daily at 10:30am or 3pm and lasts 2.5 hours. You choose which time slot works for your schedule when you book.

What do I take home from the class?

You receive a handwritten recipe card with all the steps needed to recreate the dish you cooked at home, plus the memory of the techniques Chef Khadija taught you.