Immerse yourself in Moroccan culinary traditions with a private market visit, hands-on cooking lesson and meal at a local home. Learn from a local guide on this half-day hour tour while you shop together at the market for fresh produce and prepare an authentic Moroccan meal. Savor the meal while relaxing with a glass of wine in your host's home, a peaceful oasis in bustling Casablanca. Choose from one of two departure times when you book.
Please note that since Friday is a prayer day, the Friday morning market might not be as active as usual and some stalls might be closed. The evening Friday market tour is not offered.
Posted By : Anonymous
Maria was an absolute marvel not only as a cooking teacher but also knowledgable as an historian and cultural guide. First visit was to the best pastry shop in Casablanca. Then a visit to her local farmers market which included a lot of tasting. Then she graciously welcomed us into her home, kitchen and salon. We all worked together to prepare a fabulous assortment of traditional Moroccan dishes. And then we all dined together. It was fun, educational and a memory to last a lifetime.
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 10:14:35 
Posted By : Kenneth_S
The entire experience was memorable. We got to see and experience the local culture as well as outstanding food.
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Posted On : 2023-12-06 03:15:13 
Posted By : Jocelyn_M
Spending the day in Casablanca was a wonderful retreat with Chamsi She was very knowledgeable about the community as well as as then dishes we prepared. She made you feel comfortable and welcomed immediately upon meeting her in her gorgeous and welcoming home. As a party of one, I felt safe and at ease. Chamsi easy going and approachable method made it easy to learn and participate in the Market and Cooking activities. She kept me aware of my surroundings while experiencing the culture and local area in it's authentic nature. It was one of the an amazing experiences of my life.
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Posted On : 2023-05-31 17:44:50
Posted By : Macaw1977
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Chamsi, buying fresh food at the market and then cooking it at her home. Not only was it the best food I ate during my whole time in Morocco, but it was a fun few hours. And I'll use these recipes for a long time to come!
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Posted On : 2022-10-21 10:55:47
Posted By : Melanie_V
I had a terrific time with Chamsi. She was very gracious, and I enjoyed meeting her family. The food we made was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2022-10-09 14:08:37
Posted By : F_F
We met Chamsi at her house. She was very hospitable offering us tea and Moroccan pastries. We went to the market and bought the ingredients for a chicken tagine. We returned to the house and prepped the vegetables. With Chamsi guiding us all the way. She set a very welcoming table on which we ate chicken tagine and couscous. Delicious! See the pictures. If you want a great cooking experience, sign up for Chamsi's class. I will cook this when I get to the states.
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Posted On : 2022-10-05 14:00:49
Posted By : Tulsa_Kiwi_Brent
This was the best six hours of pour entire two week vacation in Portugal, Spain and Morocco! Touring the markets to buy our produce was so interesting and enjoyable. It also gave me the chance to buy some spices to take home (and they are cheap and so much better than the store bought spices). Chamsi was so knowledgeable and shared all her insights. Getting to see the community bake house behind the scenes is something tourists would never have known about or been able to do. Chamsi's home was beautiful and the cooking experience was just wonderful. She allowed us to choose the dishes we wanted to cook and gave clear instructions for the preparation process. The food was so delicious I can't come up with enough words to describe it! If you're in any doubt about doing this, just say yes. You won't regret it! I'm excited to try some Moroccan dishes at home. Thank you so much to Chamsi.
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Posted On : 2022-06-22 12:25:32
Posted By : Ashley_A
Amazing!!! Booked this as part of our honeymoon and was the best part of our trip. We were escorted to the market for fresh ingredients and then got an authentic experience in the host’s home to make an amazing meal! Want to do this every time we travel now! Highly
Recommend this experience!
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Posted On : 2021-06-21 15:35:56
Posted By : ElisabethZZ
I had a wonderful day with Chamsi! I Highly recommend the market tour and cooking class with her. I recently moved to Casablanca, and Chamsi made me discover the very nice Maarif Market, and meet all her favorite producers. We bought high quality products at reasonable prices. Chamsi taught me how to cook chicken tajine with olives and lemon, lamb briwates, many vegetables salads as appetizers and a delicious milk pastilla. Chamsi was very nice, fun, patient and a wonderful teacher ! She also gave me many tips, as a new comer in Casablanca ! We then shared this delicious meal with her husband. They are both amazing welcoming hosts. I really had a wonderful time, really enjoyed this cooking class, and can't wait to try the recipes again on my own !
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Posted On : 2020-02-14 15:03:22
Posted By : 96geraldt
We enjoyed a delightful cooking class with Chamsi . She has a lovely open, relaxed and welcoming manner. Her set up for the day was very thorough . The market experience when buying all the food for the day, is enlightening. We did virtually all the food preparation and cooking with Chamsi guiding the way and through that learned a lot about Moroccan food and culture. The end product was delicious. Being a Saturday her husband was able to join us for lunch which created a real family setting . All in all a great way to spend a relaxing day and I can assure you won’t need dinner that evening .
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Posted On : 2020-01-31 02:43:38
