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title: Tajine Cooking Class in a Traditional Riad with a Local Chef
lang: en
type: tour
city: Marrakech
country: Morocco
price: 49
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.79
reviews: 367
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 32 of 32 (Cooking Classes)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/morocco/marrakech/tours/tajine-cooking-class-in-a-traditional-riad-with-a-local-chef/
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# Tajine Cooking Class in a Traditional Riad with a Local Chef

In our comparison: #32 of 32 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Receive a Moroccan masterclass on this Marrakech tour that will send you home with supreme, inside knowledge of tajine making and the delicate art of market haggling. Smug home cook alert! 

This small-group tour is limited to 12 people for a more intimate experience.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Outside Café France in Djemaa El-Fna.
- Group size varies by option: small group from €49 · private from €55
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €49 per person for the Small Group Tour option; other options up to €55
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.79/5 from 367 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Intrepid Urban Adventures - Morocco
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €49 · private from €55
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.79 from 367 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 348 of 367.

- 5 stars: 326 (89%)
- 4 stars: 22 (6%)
- 3 stars: 8 (2%)
- 2 stars: 6 (2%)
- 1 star: 5 (1%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Group Tour | €49 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - |
| Private Tour | €55 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - |

## What's included

- Cook an authentic tajine from scratch with guidance from a Moroccan chef
- Impress your friends at home with your new culinary skills from new recipes sheet
- Shop for fresh ingredients in the traditional Marrakech souks
- Practice Arabic food vocabulary with your local guide
- Discover the secrets of Moroccan spices and cooking techniques
- Enjoy the tajine, salad and desert you’ve prepared yourself
- Relax in a beautiful riad setting while learning about medina life
- Lean to Make Traditional Moroccan Mint Tea

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Outside Café France in Djemaa El-Fna. As you walk into Djemaa El-Fna through the main entrance this is a 3-storey café on the right side of the square. Look for the guide holding an Urban Adventures sign or badge.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
- We can accommodate vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free, and other dietary restrictions.
- Authentic setting: Prepare your meal in a beautifully restored riad with a local family and chef.
- Cook with purpose: This experience is B Corp certified, meaning it meets the highest standards of social and environmental impact.
- Cultural immersion: Learn Arabic food vocabulary, shop like a local, and discover the flavors of Morocco.
- Small group: Enjoy a more personal experience with a maximum of 12 guests.
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™

## Compared with other Cooking Classes

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #32 of 32** | €49 | 4h | 4.79 (367) | varies by option |
| [Moroccan Cooking Workshop LAMAI CHEF](/morocco/marrakech/tours/moroccan-cooking-workshop-lamai-chef/?format=md) | €60 | 3h 30m | 4.99 (397) | private |
| [Marrakesh cooking class with chef Hassan - Local dishes](/morocco/marrakech/tours/marrakesh-cooking-class-with-chef-hassan-local-dishes/?format=md) | €32 | 4h | 4.98 (559) | shared |
| [Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Marrakech](/morocco/marrakech/tours/moroccan-cooking-workshop-in-marrakech/?format=md) | €30 | 1h | 4.97 (444) | shared |

Ranked #32 of 32 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €10 to €70, median €35; typical length 3h. 7 of 32 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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