It was a pleasure to be hosted by Hind. She was incredibly welcoming, talkative (perfect English!!) and gracious. The meal itself was excellent and she has our highest recommendation. We cooked a very authentic Moroccan meal of various mixed salads and a beef tagine. Hind gave us a tour of the Jemaa el Fnaa square and market beforehand where we enjoyed a fresh squeezed juice. Hind also took us to a separate market to buy fruit and bread. After the cooking we sat down and enjoyed the meal, which was delicious. It was nice to do it at the beginning of our trip as it informed the rest of our trip in terms of many of the dishes we ate and saw on menus. Hind was an excellent overall host and spoke perfect English with minimal accent, which was nice and made it easy to understand her. She gave us a lot of info on Morocco and the food culture as we cooked and helpful pieces of information on techniques and spices, etc. we could incorporate in our own home cooking. Overall I could not recommend her more highly.

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Meet your host Tarik at his apartment and walk together ten minutes to the local market as you discuss the day’s menu. Visit an open neighborhood market where locals shop every day and explore with your host local and regional spices, fruits and vegetables used in Moroccan cooking. You may even purchase a few ingredients that you will use during your cooking class after the market tour. Your market tour will last about 45 minutes after which you will walk back together to Tarik's apartment for your cooking class.

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We chose Fouzia and Mohamed as our hosts, and it was truly a fantastic decision. They are incredibly friendly individuals who welcomed us into their home as if we were old friends. Mohamed seamlessly translated everything for us in English. We requested a vegetarian menu and asked for an additional main course, and they accommodated our requests without any hesitation. Their hospitality and warmth made our experience memorable and enjoyable. It felt like dining with family rather. Without a doubt, we would give Fouzia and Mohamed a perfect rating of 5 out of 5 stars. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for an exceptional cooking experience filled with warmth, good conversation, and delicious food.

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We loved our cooking class and market tour with Manuela’s team. Monriad is lovely (worth a stay there too), the food was delicious, and we learned a lot about Morocco and its food. Would highly recommend!

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I have taken cooking classes in Italy, France, Spain, and now Casablanca....by far the most fun and informative was with Chamsi in Casablanca. She is DELIGHTFUL, and not only took us to the food market, but also to the old souk, out to breakfast near the old fortress, around the city to see the beautiful mosque by the sea, to purchase Ramadan treats at a wonderful bakery, and of course to her home to prepare an awesome and delicious meal. She patiently answered our questions and introduced us to her favorite vendors where we sampled olives, spices, and fresh fruit. We couldn't have had a more wonderful time with anyone else!

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Maria is THE best! I had a long layover in Casablanca, so I decided to try a cooking class with Maria before flying back to the US. And I am SOOOO glad that I did. Maria tailored the class to cook exactly what I requested, and then added a seasonal option to boot! She's a warm, wonderful woman with a beautiful setup and I felt comfortable and confident cooking with her. Will definitely be making tagine at home! Thanks Maria.

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Maha lives in a simple apartment in Hay Riad with her husband, children - Sara, Amine and Malak, and their cute furry cat, Felix. She will introduce you to traditional Moroccan dishes – these are simple, everyday meals that you will find at every Moroccan family's dinner table. Also if you have a specific request for a dish you have tried or seen somewhere and want to taste, please let Maha know in advance and she is happy to customize the menu for you! A few dishes you will be sharing with Maha and her family at the table are zaalouk (a Moroccan salad of cooked eggplants and tomatoes) or Taktouka (a traditional Moroccan savory dish and spread made from tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, toasted paprika and olive oil), tagine (stew made with meats or fish or vegetables that is braised in a gently spiced sauce and cooked in an earthen pot) and fruit salad (using seasonal fruits).

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Your Dada (guardian of traditional Moroccan cuisine) will guide you in a cooking studio for an immersive cooking experience in Rabat. In this hands-on Moroccan cooking class, after a Moroccan mint tea ceremony, you'll learn to prepare authentic Moroccan dishes, using time-honored techniques and aromatic spices. Dadas speak limited English but you will have a personal translator who will translate in English (or French). Choose your classic Moroccan menu for this 3-hour experience, and after cooking, enjoy the meal you helped prepare. After your cooking lesson, you will receive a gift of a month of free access to an online Moroccan cooking school, featuring 150 courses and recipes! On days that Dada Najat is not available, an equally wonderful Dada will host your cooking lesson.

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I love Edwina, which is not easy for me to admit. she's vivacious, witty, and an amazing teacher. The way she interacts with you to translate cooking techniques makes it so easy to learn. There were moments when she had us taste the food and decide what flavor we thought was missing. It was a complete hands-on experience that allowed us to use all of our senses. Everyone who loves food, but is afraid to enter the kitchen, needs to learn with Edwina. Actually, everyone should just cook with Edwina.

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Join Youssouf and Giselle in their modern Moroccan apartment in Greentown, which is beautifully decorated with traditional furniture. They share their home with six cats and two rescued dogs, Halston and Marylin. They are excited to welcome you to their home, give you a glimpse of their everyday lives, share stories of living in Morocco and share with you a traditional Moroccan meal. A few dishes that you might try at Youssouf and Giselle's home are Moroccan lentils or zaalouk (smoked eggplant salad) or taktouka (Moroccan salad made with tomatoes, smoked peppers and garlic), Moroccan meatballs or baby chicken with saffron and preserved lemon sauce and olives or vegetarian tajine with seasonal vegetables and seasonal fruit salad with a touch of orange blossom. Enjoy your meal with a glass of Moroccan wine or a cocktail with infused rum or a mocktail and a homemade limoncello.

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Travel inland from the port in Casablanca and discover the culture through food, in this Moroccan cooking class in a local home. We recommend all cruise travelers this Casablanca Shore Excursion, for a true and authentic taste of Morocco. Join your host Chamsi and her family for an authentic Moroccan cooking class and meal at their lovely Casablanca home. Chamsi has a deep love for Moroccan food. She learned the ins and outs of Moroccan cooking from the best home cook she knows, her mother-in-law, Lala Naima. This is the perfect way to dig beneath the surface and connect with local Moroccan food and life in a personal and meaningful way! <br> Roll up your sleeves and help prepare a Moroccan meal with Chamsi in her beautiful open-space kitchen. You’ll cook together for about an hour before sitting down to enjoy the dishes you helped prepare. Some preparation for your meal might be done in advance. <br> Chamsi prepares typical home-style dishes that are seasonal and often feature Casablanca’s local seafood. You might try lamb tagine with seasonal vegetables, marinated and grilled seafood or Moroccan lemon chicken with olives or camel burger, couscous, tchackchouka (roasted bell pepper salad) or zaalouk (eggplant salad) with homemade bread. You will conclude your meal with a dessert such as milk pastilla or oranges with cinnamon or Moroccan cookies. Chamsi can prepare a wonderful vegetarian meal, meat is halal or can also buy kosher meat, so be sure to ask if you have any special dietary requests at least a week in advance.

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Excellent mother/daughter team. A lot of fun. They made excellent use of the two-way communication the technology allows, checking in from step-to-step to make sure everything was going well. Both pastries were very tasty.

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