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OVERVIEW - MOROCCAN COOKING VACATIONS
Hot off the press! Our Morocco Culinary Tour is featured by The Guardian in Healthy Holidays: Courses to Help You Learn New Skills.
Check out CEO Tamar Lowell's radio interview on KGO "On the Go with John Hamilton" and hear details of this trip (starts 35 minutes in).
This unique trip has been described as "the trip of a lifetime." Join us and see why.
Journey to Morocco to experience a culture and cuisine that is at the crossroads of civilization, blending the most delectable Arabic, Berber, French and Spanish influences. On our Moroccan cooking tours you’ll head from vibrant Casablanca to the charming fishing town of Essaouira, relax in a tiny Berber village in the High Atlas mountains, and finally, explore extraordinary Marrakech, the most African of Morocco’s cities. Along the way you’ll learn to cook the local cuisine, bargain at souk (the fresh food market), tour the highlights of each area, and stay in stunning Moroccan riads.
INSTRUCTION
Thanks to the spectacular influences of the indigenous Berbers, Arabs, Spaniards and French, Moroccan cuisine is a feast for the senses. On our Moroccan culinary vacation you’ll learn about the tools of a Moroccan kitchen, most notably the Berber tajine, where ingredients are layered one upon the other to create a scrumptious stew, and about the exotic array of spices that contribute to the rich flavors. Our instructors will show us how to prepare and combine the ingredients, and then we’ll enjoy the end result as we sit down to enjoy our meal.
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ITINERARY
DAY 1: Arrive & Relax
Pick up from Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)and transfer to our 5-star hotel.
DAY 2: Moroccan Cooking Vacation Begins
Morning tour of Casablanca's massive Hassan II mosque. Afternoon 5-6 hour drive to charming Essaouira. Stay in exquisite riad overlooking the ocean.
DAY 3: Essaouira Tour & Cooking Class
Explore Essaouira and enjoy lunch on the beach. Late afternoon cooking class. Stay in exquisite riad overlooking the ocean.
DAY 4: Explore Essaouira & Drive to High Atlas
Relaxing morning in Essaouira followed by a 3-4 hour drive to a Berber village in the High Atlas mountains. Enjoy tea with a local family. Stay in charming mountain riad.
DAY 5: Visit the Souk & Cooking Classes
We'll take our donkey to the souk to buy cooking supplies. Two cooking workshops for lunch & dinner. Stay in charming mountain riad.
DAY 6: Explore the High Atlas & Cooking Classes
Morning cooking class, followed by a tour of local villages and your choice of a waterfall hike or a ceramics workshop. Early evening cooking class. Stay in charming mountain riad.
DAY 7: Discover Exotic Marrakech
Morning drive to Marrakech and full-day tour of Marrakech. Stay in stylish riad in the medina.
DAY 8: Explore Marrakech & Cooking Class
Relaxed day to explore the Marrakech medina and souks, and the fascinating main square, Djemaa el-Fna. Late afternoon cooking class. Stay in stylish riad in the medina.
DAY 9: Depart - Morocco Cooking Tour Ends
Drop off at Marrakech airport, transfer by private car to Casablanca airport, or stay on for Marrakech or desert extensions.
Please note: This itinerary is designed to give you an idea of what to expect during our trip but is not set in stone. What we actually do on a given day is flexible and is tailored to weather conditions and the interests and abilities of the group.
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Duration9 days
Dates| Sep - June |  |
Prices from| USD 2890 | |
Skill levelBeg - Int
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Our Morocco cooking tour is ideal for people wishing to get to know Moroccan culture through its cuisine. It is perfect for those wishing to learn to cook scrumptious meals while also experiencing unique culture and scenery. Unlike other Morocco cooking vacations, we do not limit ourselves to one location. So this is also the ideal tour for those wishing to enjoy a variety of Moroccan experiences: the relaxing coast, rural mountain villages, and the exotic sights and sounds of its ancient cities.
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| * | High quality cooking instruction | | * | Experience a Berber village in the High Atlas
| | * | Discover the charming fishing town of Essaouira | | * | Explore the exotic Imperial City of Marrakesh | | * | Delicious food, vibrant markets, unique scenery, stunning riads |
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TerrainCoastal towns, mountain villages, desert city
Instructor to Guest Ratio1:6
Max Group Size12
Accommodation1 night 5-star hotel, 8 nights beautiful riads
FoodAll breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners included
Travel InfoImportant flight, insurance and equipment information
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Anna (USA): Your organization gave us not only an excellent overview of Morocco, its culture and its people, it also embraced our need to feel a part of it. It was a trip of a lifetime.
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