Location: Essaouira
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Top 10 Food & Drink in Essaouira, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region
Portuguese, French and Berber architecture frame the maze-like streets of Essaouira, a charming and vibrant port and resort town on the Atlantic Ocean. Nearby, couples and families stroll the beaches of Cape Sim and Sidi Kaouki, which also attract surfers of all types. Relaxation is easy to find here, as is a bus to Marrakech, for those looking for a daytrip.
Restaurants in Essaouira
1. l'Atelier Madada
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5.0 based on 390 reviews
At the entrance of the old medina, in a former almond warehouse, l'Atelier Madada welcomes you under its stone arches. By small groups (8 persons maximum) and supervised by a professional team (a cook and a trilingual presenter) our hosts discover the secrets of Moroccan gastronomy and are initiated into the delights of one of the best cuisine in the world. In a friendly and casual atmosphere, those half-day workshops teach each participant how to prepare a full traditional meal that one can then easily reproduce at home.
2. Essaouira Taste Cooking Class
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5.0 based on 71 reviews
EssaouiraTaste Cooking Classes will offer you the chance to experience the authentic Moroccan style of cooking in a real local house and learn about the secrets and recipes of the Moroccan cuisine. Meanwhile, you will interact with the local family and learn about the Moroccan Culture.
Reviewed By Laurensjeee
We did the cooking course with latifa. She showed us around in the market where we bought all ingredients and spices. Then we made some zalouk. A nice chicken tajine. And a (new to us) apple cake. She sent us the recepies as well as a recepi for moroccan tea. She was very nice to us. Defenitely would recommend
3. Essaouira Food Tours & Cooking classes
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
We offer Food Tours lasting 2.5 hours around Essaouira's medina available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with optional afternoon countryside cooking classes. On Thursdays we offer a full day culinary tour which includes the medina food tour following by a trip to the region's Argan and cheese co-operatives in the countryside.
4. Khadija'a Kuzina
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5.0 based on 149 reviews
Khadija's Kuzina offers Moroccan cooking classes inside Khadija's Essaouira home. Through cooking and conversation, guests better understand Moroccan culture, its cuisine and daily life. The menu is completely customizable, can cater to any dietary needs including food allergies, vegetarian, vegan, gluten, dairy and nut free options. The cross-cultural experience comes at an affordable price at 300dh/pp and includes a main, side, fresh juice and fruit dessert. We welcome parties of all sizes ranging from individual and travel partners to families and student groups. Private meals and catering for small or large groups inside or outside of our house are also available.
Reviewed By Inspire199660 - Vancouver, Canada
Khadija and Hussein welcomed our group of 6 (3 cooks, 3 diners) into their tidy, well organised home and walked us through preparing a wonderful 3 course meal that included a warm salad, tajine, bread, briouat and fruit. They were warm and friendly and shared their deep knowledge of Moroccan cuisine and culture. One of the highlights of our trip and an unreserved recommendation.
5. Abdessamad El Madkouri
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Hi there, I'm Abdessamad, though you can also call me Abdou or Simon. I live in the amazing beachside town Essaouira, as you will see a place full of colors, history, art, culture, good vibes and yes, you name it: good surf! It is here that you know what you want to know and what to do with you. For two years and counting, Waiting you to join us guys;)
6. Latifa nejdi
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
My name is latifa. Moroccan nationality. I love to prepare traditional plas, I like to share my experience with strangers.
Reviewed By jessisamaze - Norwich, United Kingdom
Latifa is an amazing cook! She is very welcoming and friendly, easy to chat with. It was just myself and my partner today. Latifa met us at our hostel and we went into the markets to buy ingredients for our dishes after discussing what we wanted to make. She even explained to us how the bakers make their bread. Then we took a taxi with her back to her house where we began preparing the food. She is very hands on and gives great explanations. Very open to our silly questions! As someone who is a picky eater, I was very nervous about this whole thing but the food was so delicious even I ate as much as I could! We made the eggplant salad, lamb tagine and apple cake. We had mentioned that we were interested in the moroccan soup and she explained that we could make that as well if we wanted, but we decided we already had enough food. She is great to practise Arabic with and all round is a wonderful hostess. She even sent us all the recipes by WhatsApp after. This has been the highlight of the trip and one of the best experiences we have had. If you would like a real introduction to moroccan life and especially the food - come spend some time with Latifa! The best moroccan food you will ever have - and you'll even cook it yourself!
7. Cooking Experience Essaouira
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
If you are looking either for a private or shared cooking class to learn how to prepare traditional local dishes? I offer you a traditional cooking class. First we will visit the local market to buy the ingredients needed. after you choose dishes you want to learn. We will cook in a real local house, so you can get unique insights in authentic Moroccan culture.
Reviewed By MissiC543
This day was by far my most favourite day in Marocco. After spending several hours with Latifa I felt that I was finally completely arriving in Marocco! Not only is she a great cook and instructor but also a nice companion for good conversations. She opens all her heart and let’s you take part in her culture! Besides her qualities as a great person, the food we cooked was just fantastic!! We chose the dishes we wanted to cook (even did 2 mains and cancelled desert without extra payment!) and went to the market with her to get the ingredients. To see Latifa interact with the people and the prices she was paying showed me the way to handle things in Marocco in the future. Sitting in the kitchen with her mother and her sister cooking and chatting was just an amazing atmosphere and a feeling of being at Home. We prepared traditional Tagine on open chole, royal Couscous (fantastic!!!) and a Barukola salad. It was so tasty that we openend our pants so we could continue enjoying it. Not to mention her special mixture of tea which was so unique!! If you search for delicious food, amazing recipes and tricks and a warm welcome to this foreign culture; Latifa is the perfect address to get it all!!!
8. Assaisse Ouzeka Argane Tichka
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4.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
We stopped here on our trip to Ben Ait Haddou and Ouarzazate. The women were friendly, the demonstration of how organ oil is made was nice and there was no pressure to purchase, which of course made us choose to buy a few things. We were fortunate to be the only visitors at the time.
9. Fromagerie Mogad'or
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3.0 based on 5 reviews
10. Moroccan Cooking Workshop
