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Merzouga cooking class

Berber Cooking Class in the Sahara Desert — Eg Chebbi Desert

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Overview

The Merzouga cooking class offers a cultural and culinary experience in the Sahara Desert, where travellers learn to prepare traditional Moroccan dishes with local Berber hosts while discovering authentic desert traditions.

Quick Overview: A half-day culinary experience in Merzouga where you cook traditional Moroccan dishes with a Berber family and enjoy authentic desert hospitality.

Tour at a Glance

  • Duration: Half-Day
  • Tour Type: Desert Activity
  • Departure City: Merzouga Desert
  • End Point: Merzouga Desert

Sahara cooking experience

The Merzouga cooking class is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in Moroccan culture, learn how to prepare delicious dishes and enjoy the desert’s unique ambience. It is an enriching experience for food enthusiasts and travellers interested in exploring the flavours of Morocco while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Sahara Desert.

Why choose this Moroccan cooking class in Merzouga?

This cooking class combines culture and cuisine, allowing you to learn traditional Moroccan recipes with local chefs, use fresh ingredients, and experience Berber hospitality in a unique Sahara setting.

Highlights of the cooking class in the Sahara Desert

  • Learn the art of Moroccan cooking using traditional methods and utensils, gaining hands-on experience in preparing local dishes.
  • Gain insights into the culinary heritage of the Berber people, understanding the significance of certain ingredients and cooking styles in the local culture.
  • Master the preparation of iconic Moroccan dishes such as tagines and couscous.
  • Enjoy a hands-on and interactive cooking environment, allowing you to actively participate in every step of the cooking process.

Ideal for travellers interested in Moroccan cuisine, cultural immersion, and authentic Sahara experiences with local families.

Itinerary of Berber cooking class in the Sahara Desert

Below is the detailed itinerary for your cooking class in Merzouga, including main dishes and included experiences.

Cooking class with Berber family in Merzouga

Are you a passionate cook ? Then you are in the right place to join Merzouga cooking class.

Merzouga is one of the best places to visit and be with locals. Being with locals will give you the chance to see and explore how families live their daily life; such as cleaning their simple and earthy houses, making food, taking care of their children and all their daily activities.

With Our Morocco tours you will experience Merzouga cooking class with a Berber family. This Merzouga cooking class activity will give you the chance to join a specialist Berber cook in order to cook together one of the main dishes in the Sahara desert, either getting you involved to make a Berber tagine, Moroccan couscous, Moroccan salad, a kind of Moroccan soup called “Harira” or a Berber pizza.

All these meals will be made and served in traditional dishes. The Merzouga cooking class activity will take place either with a family in their house or outside the village under acacia trees in the black deserts of the Merzouga desert.

Included in the Sahara culinary tour

This Merzouga cooking class includes all the essentials for a comfortable and worry-free experience:

  • Pick up/drop off at your accommodation.
  • Cooking lesson.
  • Multi-lingual specialist cook.
  • Meal in a local house or in the desert.
  • Tagine, Couscous or Berber pizza cooking lesson.
  • Moroccan tea.

Plan Your Moroccan Cooking Class in Merzouga

Let us know your travel date, number of travellers, and we’ll design your perfect Desert Dish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where does the cooking class take place?

The class is held in a traditional Berber home in Merzouga or a local riad, offering a truly authentic Saharan culinary experience.

2. How long does the cooking class last?

The class typically lasts between 2.5 to 3 hours, including preparation, cooking, and enjoying the meal together.

3. What dishes will we learn to cook?

You’ll learn how to prepare traditional Moroccan dishes, including Berber tagine, fresh salads, bread (khobz), and Moroccan mint tea.

4. Do I need any cooking experience to join the class?

Not at all! Our classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced cooks. Our local chef will guide you step-by-step.

5. Can children join the cooking class?

Absolutely! Kids are welcome and often enjoy participating. Please let us know their ages when booking so we can tailor the experience.

6. How do I book the cooking class?

You can book directly through our  WhatsApp or email. Reservations are recommended, especially during high season.

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