Overview
This is not a cooking demonstration where you watch and clap. This is a proper, hands-on Moroccan masterclass: you'll walk the vibrant Souk to handpick your own vegetables and spices, then stand at the stove and make tagine and couscous the way a real home cook makes it — from feel, not from a recipe.
Our chefs are traditional home cooks, not actors in a studio kitchen. By the end you'll sit down to eat the best meal of your trip — one you made yourself — surrounded by the handmade crafts of the Kasbat Souss artisan complex. You'll also leave with a skill you'll annoy your friends with back home.
"We cook at home a lot, and this was the highlight of our trip. Shopping at the Souk, learning the real technique, then eating our own tagine in the courtyard of Kasbat Souss — absolutely magical." — Elena & Marco, Milan, Italy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Key Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4–5 hours (including market & meal) |
| Location | Souk El Had & Kasbat Souss artisan complex |
| Difficulty | Easy — no experience needed |
| Price | 350 MAD per person |
| Pickup | Meeting point at Kasbat Souss (transport help available) |
| Food & Drinks | Full meal you cook, dessert & mint tea included |
The Experience (Itinerary)
1. Souk Shopping. We meet at Kasbat Souss, then walk the nearby Souk to handpick fresh vegetables, spices and herbs — learning what to look for as we go.
2. The Kitchen. Aprons on. We prepare the base of a traditional tagine and roll couscous by hand, with tips you won't find in any cookbook.
3. Cooking & Sharing. Everything simmers together as the kitchen fills with smells you'll never forget, then we sit down to eat as a group.
4. Dessert & Mint Tea. We finish with Moroccan sweets and endless mint tea in the artisan courtyard — the perfect slow ending.
What's Included & Excluded
Included:
- ✅ Souk visit & shopping with your chef
- ✅ Hands-on cooking class (tagine + couscous)
- ✅ Full meal of what you cook
- ✅ Moroccan dessert & mint tea
- ✅ Local chef & small group
- ✅ Recipes to take home
Not included:
- ❌ Hotel transport (we'll help you arrange a taxi)
- ❌ Alcoholic drinks
- ❌ Gratuities (optional)
Cultural Connection
Moroccan food is hospitality made edible — and no one does it like the Amazigh women and men of the Souss-Massa region. Our masterclass happens inside the Kasbat Souss artisan complex, surrounded by workshops where leather, pottery, wood and textiles are crafted by hand. You're not just learning a recipe; you're stepping into a living tradition of sharing meals, stories and mint tea that has defined Berber culture for centuries.
Kasbat Souss is the beating heart of Amazigh craft in Agadir — hand-made everything, mint tea, and the best tagine in town.
Learn moreWhat to Bring
- 👕 Comfortable clothes (aprons provided)
- 👟 Closed-toe shoes (kitchen safety)
- 📱 Camera or phone (you'll want photos of your masterpieces)
- 🍴 An appetite (you'll eat everything you cook)
Basecamp Location
Our kitchen is inside the Kasbat Souss artisan complex, the historic crafts district of Agadir — easy to reach by taxi (about 15 minutes from the marina). We'll send you the exact meeting point after booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need cooking experience? None at all. We adapt to every level — from complete beginners to confident home cooks. The chefs are patient, encouraging and full of tips.
Is this suitable for vegetarians? Yes. Tell us in advance and we'll prepare a vegetable tagine and couscous — just as delicious, fully vegetarian.
How many people per class? We keep groups small (max 8) so everyone gets hands-on time and personal attention. It's also a great private activity for families or couples.
What do we take home? The recipes, the confidence to cook them, and a full belly. You'll also have made friends around the table — that's the Moroccan way.