Fes Moroccan Cooking Classes

Hands-on cooking classes in riads with market visits - learn tagine, couscous, and pastilla.

About this experience

Fes offers some of Morocco's finest cooking classes, with several excellent options for learning authentic Moroccan cuisine. Palais Amani's Fez Cooking School runs classes on a fantastic rooftop terrace, offering traditional bread baking, tagine masterclasses, and Sephardic cooking showcasing Morocco's Jewish culinary heritage. Café Clock runs more relaxed group classes with a focus on Moroccan pastries. For something immersive, Courtyard Kitchen Fez offers 2-5 day small group classes including deep dives into the R'Cif produce market, visits to organic cheese farms, and vineyard excursions. Most classes include a market visit to buy fresh spices, vegetables, and meat, learning how to choose the best ingredients. You'll prepare classic dishes like chicken or lamb tagine with preserved lemon and olives, couscous (traditionally served on Fridays), Moroccan salads, and pastilla (sweet-savory pigeon or chicken pie). After cooking, you'll enjoy the meal you prepared with mint tea. Private group lunches/dinners can also be booked. This is an excellent family activity - children can help knead bread. Travelers consistently rate Fes cooking classes among the best in Morocco for authenticity and depth of instruction[citation:7].

Insider Tips

• Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani runs Sephardic cooking classes - unique[citation:7]
• Courtyard Kitchen Fez offers multi-day immersive courses (2-5 days)[citation:7]
• Café Clock is more relaxed and great for pastry classes[citation:7]
• Wear comfortable shoes for the market visit
• All classes accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice

Best Time to Visit

Best experienced during: Morning (market visit), Year-round