BERBER COOKING COURSE
Learn to cook your own delicious Moroccan lunch or dinner at Dar Assarou's Toubkal National Park cooking school in Imlil.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
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Learn about different spices
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View of Atlas & Mount Toubkal
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Traditional tea-making ceremony
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Make and bake Berber bread
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Prepare & cook your own meal
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Guidance by professional chef
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Swimming pool available
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Three course meal
Embark on a culinary journey like no other with Moroccan cooking classes at Dar Assarou, where the art of cooking meets the beauty of nature. Set amidst picturesque apple orchards with the majestic mountains of Toubkal National Park as a backdrop, this unique setting provides the perfect inspiration for mastering the rich and diverse flavours of Moroccan cuisine. Led by skilled local chefs, you'll learn the secrets of traditional recipes and techniques, using fresh ingredients sourced right from the surrounding gardens.
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From fragrant tagines to flavourful couscous dishes, immerse yourself in the vibrant tastes and aromas of Morocco as you create and savour your own authentic creations. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary novice, these cooking classes offer a hands-on and unforgettable experience that will leave you with a deeper appreciation for Moroccan culture and cuisine. Join us at Dar Assarou and let your taste buds travel to the heart of Morocco.
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In small groups of up to 10 'trainees' we will guide you as you learn to cook a variety of tasty Moroccan recipes. Dar Assarou's Cooking School offers a highly personalised, interactive and fun cooking experience. Classes for private groups can be tailored to your tastes or join a daily workshop with other guests to create an international flavour!
All classes are conducted in English-language and include preparation of at least two mouth-watering Moroccan dishes such as briouat, pastilla and a spicy cooked salad plus a fish, chicken, beef or lamb tagine. Menus change on a daily basis and our small group size guarantees a personalised experience.
TYPICAL ITINERARY
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​1600 Course introduction at Dar Assarou Cooking School.
1615 Prepare your meal, guided by a professional Berber chef.
1800 Dinner time!
​​Timings indicated should be used as a rough guide and may vary. Start time can be changed upon request.
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OPERATES ON REQUEST
This cooking experience operates on request throughout the year on a private departure basis.
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DON'T FORGET
If you’d like to swim please bring a swimming costume. Towels are provided. Please let us know any special dietary requirements in advance.
PRICES PER PERSON
PRICE INCLUDES
Services/guidance from an English-speaking host/translator and professional chef, plus an assistant ‘Dada’; food ingredients and use of an apron.
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PRICE EXCLUDES
Transfers from and back to your riad or hotel; tips and items of a personal nature. A wide choice of ice-cold beverages and non-alcoholic beers and cocktails are available.
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Children 5 to 11 years old are £16 (200 dh) per child (must be min. 2 adults accompanying). Children 12 and older pay adult price.