Traditional Berber Cooking Class in Merzouga

Join our local Berber chefs in Merzouga for a hands-on cooking experience in a traditional desert setting. Learn how to balance the complex flavors of Moroccan spices and master the ancient art of slow-cooking a perfect tagine in a traditional clay pot, just as Berber families have done for centuries.

Class Experience

• Small group classes (max 6 people)
• Local chef instructors
• Market visit included
• Hands-on cooking
• Meal tasting
• Recipe cards provided

What You'll Learn

• Spice blending techniques
• Traditional tagine cooking
• Couscous preparation
• Bread making
• Salad and appetizer preparation
• Moroccan tea service

Menu Options

• Lamb tagine with prunes
• Chicken tagine with olives
• Fish tagine
• Vegetarian specialties
• Traditional soups
• Desserts and pastries

Class Duration

• Half-day: 3-4 hours
• Full-day: 6-7 hours with market
• Multi-class courses available

What's Included

• All ingredients
• Equipment and utensils
• Recipe booklet
• Lunch (meal you prepare)
• Moroccan tea and pastries
• Cooking apron

Requirements

• No prior cooking experience needed
• Comfortable clothing
• Closed-toe shoes
• Open mind and appetite!