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Private Moroccan Cooking Class

A private Moroccan cooking class for couples, families and small groups, with a menu tailored to your taste and pace.

3-4 hours 1-14 people (private, your group only) Marrakech, Morocco

Overview

Some travelers want to learn to cook alongside other guests; others would rather have the kitchen — and the chef’s full attention — to themselves. This private Moroccan cooking class is built for the second group: couples celebrating an anniversary, families traveling with children, or small groups who’d simply prefer a class shaped entirely around them.

Because it’s private, the format is flexible in ways a shared class can’t be. You can request a slower pace for kids, a menu built entirely around a specific dietary need, or timing that fits around the rest of your day in Marrakech. Your chef will talk through the menu with you in advance, so the class you arrive to is already tailored rather than fixed.

The cooking itself follows the same hands-on approach as our other classes — you’re chopping, seasoning and cooking, not watching a demonstration — but without needing to coordinate around a group of strangers. For many families and couples, that privacy and flexibility is worth the difference in price.

It’s a particularly good fit for special occasions: a honeymoon dinner cooked together, a birthday menu built around a favorite dish, or simply a group who wants Marrakech’s food culture explained at their own pace.

Highlights

  • Your group only — no mixing with other travelers
  • Menu built around your preferences, dietary needs and occasion
  • Flexible timing to fit your itinerary
  • Ideal for families with children, honeymooners and small groups
  • Option to host at your own riad or villa kitchen where feasible

What You'll Cook

  • A tailored menu chosen with your chef — typically salads, a tagine and bread
  • Optional pastry or mint tea module for celebrations
  • Vegetarian, vegan or meat-focused menus available

What's Included

  • Private chef and kitchen for your group only
  • Menu planning conversation before the day
  • All ingredients and equipment
  • Full meal of everything you cook
  • Recipe cards to take home

Not Included

  • Hotel/riad pickup and drop-off (available on request)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities

Meeting Point & Schedule

Meeting point: A private riad kitchen in the Marrakech Medina, or your own villa/riad kitchen where feasible — confirmed at booking.

  1. Before your classA short WhatsApp conversation to confirm your menu, timing and any dietary needs
  2. ArrivalMeet your private chef and go over the day's plan
  3. CookingPrepare your chosen menu together at a relaxed, unhurried pace
  4. To finishSit down as a group to eat everything you've cooked

What to Bring

  • Any specific requests communicated in advance (allergies, celebration, favorite dish)
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Children are welcome — let us know ages so your chef can plan accordingly

Dietary Requirements

Fully flexible. Because this is a private class, your chef can build the entire menu around vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free or other requirements with no compromise for other guests.

Accessibility

Private venues can be selected with accessibility in mind — let us know your requirements when booking and we'll confirm a suitable kitchen in advance.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your private class for a full refund, given the dedicated planning involved. Cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between this and the regular cooking class?

This class is exclusively for your group — no other travelers join — and the menu, pace and timing are built around your preferences rather than a fixed format.

Is this a good option for families with young children?

Yes, it's one of the most popular choices for families, since the pace can slow down for kids and the menu can be adjusted to what they'll actually enjoy eating.

Can we choose exactly what we cook?

Within reason, yes. Your chef will discuss a menu with you in advance based on your preferences, though very specific requests may depend on seasonal ingredient availability.

Do you come to our riad or villa?

In many cases, yes, if the kitchen is suitable. Otherwise your chef will host you in a private riad kitchen in the Medina. This is confirmed during booking.

Ready to cook?

Reserve your spot or ask a question — we usually reply within a day.