Marrakech Moroccan Cooking Class — Tajine & Mint Tea | Riad Nelia
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Experience Moroccan culinary tradition at its finest inside the beautiful Riad Nelia. This hands-on cooking class is more than just a recipe — it's a complete cultural and gastronomic journey. With your dedicated chef guiding you every step of the way, you'll learn to prepare a classic chicken tagine from scratch: selecting and blending the perfect spice mix, marinating the ingredients, and mastering the slow-cooking technique that makes Moroccan cuisine so distinctive. You'll also discover the ritual of Moroccan mint tea — its preparation, history, and significance in daily Moroccan life. At the end of the session, sit down together at a beautifully ugly table to enjoy the full meal you've created, complete with fresh bread, mint tea, and a traditional dessert. You'll leave with your recipe card, a certificate of completion, and the confidence to recreate authentic Moroccan flavors back home.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
Reviews(104)
This was a great experience , everything was so nice. The chef was very sweet , explained everything in detail and the food came out great! Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed the cooking class. Our chef will be very happy to know that their explanations and guidance made it even more special for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
If I could give this 6 stars I would! Hamza and the crew at Riad Niela were fantastic. A highlight of our trip in Morocco, learning the culinary history and cooking method for tajine. Food that we made was delicious and the group environment was very fun. Hamza was a great teacher, helped us personalize our recipes and went above and beyond to give us insight and recipes. He also helped us organize some other activities at the Riad as well. Can't reccomend this experience enough!
Thank you so much for this incredible review! 🌟 We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your experience at Riad Niela was such a highlight of your trip. Hamza and the whole team will be thrilled to know they made such a positive impact on your stay. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed discovering the culinary traditions of Morocco and had fun preparing your own tajine—there’s nothing better than sharing good food and great moments together! We’re especially glad Hamza could personalize the experience for you and assist with organizing other activities. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back again for another memorable stay! ✨
The cooking went very well, Hamza is a passionate chef who explains well and a lovely character, a beautiful meeting. We liked this activity in the beautiful signature Riad Nelia. However, viator announces this activity at 10am, but in reality it started at 11am. And normally it's an activity that starts at 12:00, according to what we've been told.
Bonjour Patrick, Merci beaucoup pour votre retour et pour vos mots si chaleureux sur Hamza — nous sommes vraiment ravis que la rencontre ait été aussi belle et que vous ayez apprécié l'expérience au Riad Nelia ! Concernant l'horaire, nous vous présentons nos sincères excuses pour la confusion. Il peut en effet y avoir un décalage entre l'heure affichée sur Viator et l'heure réelle de démarrage, selon les groupes et les saisons. Nous travaillons à mettre à jour ces informations afin d'éviter toute surprise à l'avenir. Merci encore pour votre visite, et nous espérons avoir la chance de vous accueillir à nouveau chez nous ! À bientôt, L'équipe Nelia Marrakech
Wonderful moment of sharing around the realization then tasting of a delicious tagine.
Bonjour Madeleine, merci infiniment pour ce retour si chaleureux ! C'est exactement l'esprit que nous aimons faire vivre lors de notre cours de cuisine marocaine à Marrakech : un moment de partage, de transmission des saveurs authentiques, et bien sûr la dégustation d'un délicieux tagine préparé de vos propres mains au cœur du Riad Nelia. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié cette immersion dans la cuisine marocaine traditionnelle. Nous espérons vous revoir très bientôt pour d'autres beaux moments à Riad Nelia, dans la Médina de Marrakech. Cordialement, L'équipe Nelia Marrakech, Riad Collection
What an amazing experience! Good price-quality activity, with the most friendly hosts! The cooking class was well explained, tasty and all from fresh vegetables and spices. The place was really beautiful, situated in their Riad. Thank you to the whole team!
Hello Kaat, thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Moroccan cooking class in Marrakech — from the fresh local vegetables and hand-blended spices to the warm welcome of our team. At Riad Nelia, we take great pride in offering an authentic tagine cooking experience in the heart of the Medina, and your kind words about the price-quality ratio mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you and your family back to our beautiful riad very soon! Kindly, Team Nelia Marrakech, Riad Collection
We had a fun afternoon learning about Moroccan food and cooking our own delicious lunch in a traditional riad in the medina. Hamza was a great host and made sure it was a fun and informative session.
Hello Dominic, thank you so much for this lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your afternoon with us and that Hamza made the experience both fun and informative. It means the world to us that you took home not only a delicious homemade lunch but also wonderful memories of Moroccan cooking in the heart of the Medina. We hope to welcome you back at Riad Nelia soon! Warm regards, The Nelia Marrakech Team
We took part in a Moroccan cooking class where we learned how to make a traditional chicken tagine, and then got to sit down and enjoy the meal together afterwards — which was delicious and incredibly rewarding. Our teacher was fantastic: knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate about Moroccan cuisine. He explained the differences between various tagines, shared insights into Moroccan food culture, and even gave us a lovely introduction to Moroccan tea, herbs, and their history. It was not just a cooking class, but a fascinating cultural and historical experience as well. Relaxed, informative, and great fun. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Morocco.
Hello Gavin, what a beautiful and heartfelt review — thank you so much! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that our cooking class went beyond the kitchen for you, becoming a genuine cultural and historical experience. Our team puts so much love and passion into sharing Moroccan cuisine, traditions, and stories, and it means everything to know that came through. We hope to welcome you back to Riad Nelia one day soon! Warm regards, The Nelia Marrakech Team
We pay 44 euros to cook a single dish. The staff was very friendly but the experience of learning Moroccan cuisine was super poor. Paying that amount to eat a plate of Tajin is a trivia and we pay it.
Thank you for your feedback. We were surprised by your description of the experience, as our cooking class is highly appreciated by the vast majority of our guests and participants, who consistently enjoy both the dishes and the cultural learning involved. From the beginning of the class, your attitude was unfortunately unpleasant and at times aggressive toward our staff, despite our team remaining respectful and supportive throughout. The experience is not simply about “eating one dish,” but about learning the full process of traditional Moroccan cooking using fresh ingredients, guided by our chef in an authentic cultural setting. We respect all opinions, but we do not feel this review reflects the usual experience of our guests. Kind regards,
Superb experience with Hamza and Nuzha , the cooking menu, the Ingredients, the setting all top notch. Highly recommend
Hello, thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that Hamza and Nuzha made your experience so special, and that everything from the cooking menu to the ingredients and the setting exceeded your expectations. Your kind words mean so much to our entire team. We hope to welcome you back to Riad Nelia soon! Warm regards, The Nelia Marrakech Team
One of the best cooking classes we’ve ever experienced! The hosts were very kind, funny and welcoming. It wasn’t only a cooking class, but also entertainment for us all. 10/10 recommended!
Hello Sergio, thank you so much for this amazing 10/10 review! We are thrilled that our Moroccan cooking class in Marrakech went beyond your expectations — cooking a traditional chicken tagine together while sharing laughter and good energy is exactly the spirit of Riad Nelia. Our team will be delighted to hear that the experience felt like true entertainment as well! We hope to welcome you and your family back to our cooking class in the heart of Marrakech's Medina very soon. Kindly, Team Nelia Marrakech, Riad Collection
