Traditional Moroccan cuisine in Essaouira – Medina view
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Live a unique culinary experience on a terrace in the heart of essaouira, accompanied by a local chef who will guide you in the preparation of several traditional tagines, each recipe highlights fresh and local products.
Learn the secrets of Moroccan spices, master tajine cooking and enjoy your creation in an exceptional setting. To immortalize this moment, video clips and photos will be offered as souvenirs.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Our exclusive cooking course on a terrace with stunning views of the Medina of Essaouira. Immerse yourself in the art of Moroccan gastronomy by learning to prepare authentic tagines, guided by a passionate local chef. A unique culinary experience combining flavour, relaxation, and exceptional scenery and video and photo clips will be delivered to participants at the end of the experience to capture the experience
Sample Menu
main
Tajine DE chicken with grapes and cinnamon
What‘s Included
Lunch
Options
Traditional Moroccan cuisine in Essaouira – Sea and medina view
Pickup included
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing for real traditional Moroccan food!
Camper17739608343,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing experience! We sat on a rooftop with great view over the entire city. In the course of 3 hours we prepared 7 different versions of the best tajines we have ever eaten, 10/10 recommend!
Very good experience!
rolandhY6594CZ,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you for this very successful culinary experience and a cook and translator guide (to English) both very nice. Three good hours (even more) spent together on a large well sheltered terrace, preparing and tasting 4 different tagines, after Youssef asked us in advance if there were allergies and preferences to consider. So 2 sweet tagines (one with beef, the other with chicken), and 2 salty tagines (one with vegetarian and the other with chicken), with all their excellent specific spices that make all the difference! A delight! Guide and very nice cook, thank you for a beautiful half day spent together! And for bearing it all in respect of Ramadan, hats off! As a bonus, Youssef has composed a superb video, very well made, which retransmits and summarizes this experience very well, thank you both!
Highly recommend this fun experience!
SUZANNE C,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such good fun! I was made to feel so welcome, thank you. The cooking experience was excellent and we cooked two tagines on the top floor terrace overlooking the town and sea. Great communication and sent photos and video afterwards which was a lovely touch. Would highly recommend this experience!!
Fun relaxed Cooking class on rooftop
KatieMc2019,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Attended with my daughter and husband, one of the highlights of our trip to Essaouira. We joined a group class with 3 others. Cooking class was great fun and informative in a relaxed environment. We made dishes of chicken, lamb and beef meatballs. The smell as it was cooking was divine and we wolfed it all down afterwards, was absolutely delicious. We ate out a lot on our trip and this was by far the best meal we had. Really hope I can recreate it when I am home! Bought some spices from the market so I’ve got no excuse. Thank you Joseph and Mohammed for being great hosts. (And a special thank you to Joseph for meeting us when we got a little lost!)
An affordable FUN class to take!
Howard W,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an enjoyable experience on the terrace. Our group of 6 made 5 different tagine recipes. Joseph, our host and our chef were amazing. Both professional, knowledgable and great presenters. They were so entertaining which made the preparation straightforward. And funny, these two kept our group laughing the whole time. The best part, once the tagines were cooked we were able to sample our fine work!
Tagine lessons on the rooftop
jeanlucv142,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cooking workshop We had a very pleasant time mohamed and youssef made sure that this time was very friendly and very joyful, in all simplicity but with the expert eye of mohamed we prepared 2 tagines, one with chicken and the other with meatballs using the right products and with all the right tips to succeed. Waiting for it to simmer, and in front of a tea, we could have some addresses to buy good products. we feasted 😋
Family friendly tagine cooking experience
laradO4750SD,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Khadija and Abdou were very accommodating with our dietary requirements and so kind to our two children (2 and 5). We loved relaxing on the terrace in the breeze and getting down to business making a vegetable tagine and a delicious fish tagline. The kids learned a lot and were able to be very hands-on which we really appreciated. It also meant they felt invested in and proud of the food and they ate very well when the time came!
Best cooking experience in the most amazing kitchen setting. Highly recommended 5 Star experience! Not to be missed
sarahcA6351OI,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing experience and learnt so much from this cooking lesson. I know all about the spices and herbs and methods used to make two types of tagines plus I can make Moroccon tea. Enjoyed every minute of it!
Fantastic workshop!
Explore53823189084,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a super fun workshop! Youssef is a fantastic guide, photographer and cook. Together with his companion it was a very nice, interesting and funny afternoon. A top location to experience this workshop. The cook guided us from start to finish to prepare delicious tajines. Afterwards we received a lot of pictures and a video to enjoy this great day for a long time! Highly recommended if you are in Essaouira!
With family
714fredrikh,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really nice experience. Friendly hosts, good food and cozy environment. We traveled with our eleven year old daughter, and she liked it a lot.
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