10:00 — Hotel Pickup
Morning pickup from your hotel in Agadir or Taghazout for a short drive to the botanical garden.
Hands-on
Agadir Cooking Class: Make Your Own Moroccan Tagine
Learn to cook a traditional Moroccan tagine from scratch with a local chef. Pick fresh herbs in the garden, cook, then sit down to eat what you made.
The experience
About this tour
If you enjoy Moroccan food and want to learn how it's actually made, this cooking class is a practical, hands-on way to spend a half day. You'll start at a botanical garden outside Agadir, where a guide walks you through the plants and herbs used in Moroccan cooking — and you pick some of them yourself.
Then it's into the kitchen with a local chef. You'll learn to prepare a classic tagine from scratch: preparing the ingredients, layering the spices and understanding how the conical pot does its work. There's also a Moroccan tea ceremony where you learn to pour mint tea the traditional way.
While your tagine slow-cooks, you can wander the garden. Then you sit down on a shaded terrace and eat the meal you prepared, with seasonal fruit and mint tea to finish. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Agadir, Taghazout and Tamraght.
Then it's into the kitchen with a local chef. You'll learn to prepare a classic tagine from scratch: preparing the ingredients, layering the spices and understanding how the conical pot does its work. There's also a Moroccan tea ceremony where you learn to pour mint tea the traditional way.
While your tagine slow-cooks, you can wander the garden. Then you sit down on a shaded terrace and eat the meal you prepared, with seasonal fruit and mint tea to finish. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Agadir, Taghazout and Tamraght.
Why you will love it
Highlights
- Learn to cook a traditional Moroccan tagine with a local chef
- Walk through a botanical garden and pick fresh herbs
- Take part in a Moroccan tea ceremony and learn to make mint tea
- Sit down and eat the meal you prepared on a garden terrace
- All ingredients and equipment provided
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Agadir, Taghazout and Tamraght
Your day
Itinerary
10:30 — Garden Tour & Herb Picking
Start with a guided walk through the botanical gardens. Identify and pick fresh aromatic herbs for your meal.
11:00 — Traditional Welcome
Enjoy a traditional Moroccan tea ceremony to kick off the workshop, and learn how to make your own mint tea.
11:30 — Hands-On Cooking
Under the guidance of a local chef, learn to prepare a classic Moroccan Tagine from scratch.
12:00 — Garden Exploration
While your Tagine slow-cooks, enjoy free time to wander through the themed botanical sections.
13:15 — Lunch
Sit down in a shaded garden terrace to enjoy the delicious meal you created.
14:00 — Return Journey
A relaxing drive back to the coast, carrying your new culinary skills with you.
14:30 — Hotel Drop-off
Arrival back at your accommodation in Agadir or Taghazout.
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Agadir, Taghazout & Tamraght)
- Tour on comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour guide
- Chef instructor
- All ingredients and all equipments
- Cooking class experience
- Lunch, seasonal fruits and mint tea
Not included
Details available on request.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes and shoes
- A camera or phone for photos
- Details of dietary requirements shared before the tour
Know before you go
- All ingredients and equipment are provided
- Let us know about any dietary requirements or allergies before booking
- You eat what you cook — lunch is included
- The class takes place partly outdoors in a garden setting
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do I need cooking experience to join the class?
No, the class is designed for all levels. The chef guides you through every step, and beginners are welcome.
What dish do we cook?
You'll learn to prepare a classic Moroccan tagine from scratch, including the spice layering technique. You also learn to make traditional mint tea.
Is the meal I cook included?
Yes, you sit down and eat the tagine you prepared, along with seasonal fruit and mint tea.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Yes, but please tell us about any allergies or dietary requirements before booking so the chef can prepare accordingly.
How long is the cooking class?
The total experience including transfers, the garden walk, cooking and eating is about 4.5 hours.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup and drop-off are included from Agadir, Taghazout and Tamraght.