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Trip Valid:1 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2010
Duration:4 hours
Pickup location:
Marrakech Hotel
Pickup time:9.00 AM-9.30 AM
Drop-off location:
You can be transferred Marrakech Hotel or stay and explore the medina
Drop-off time:1.30 PM-2.00 PM
Highlights:
Learn the Arabic for key local ingredients, Shop with locals at a souq, Learn to make Moroccan cuisine, Enjoy a lunch – cooked by you!
Trip Code:XUTRAK Group size:Minimum 1, Maximum 12 Price:USD 65.56 Style:Local Cuisine & Market VisitsStart the day with a short Arabic lesson before heading off to the market to test your new language skills while buying fresh produce. Then discover the secrets to the various spices and ingredients used in Moroccan cooking while learning to make Moroccan salads, tajines or couscous. Feast on your achievements!
Itinerary
You will be collected from your hotel and transferred to a riad in the medina. Here you’ll learn the Arabic words for the ingredients for your recipe of the day.
Visit the souq and mix with the local Marrakeshi as you shop for the fresh produce for your meal; meat and vegetables, herbs and spices that form the basis of Moroccan cuisine. The perfect opportunity to try out your new language skills.
Spices are used extensively and have been imported here for thousands of years. There are also many homegrown ingredients like saffron from Tiliouine, mint and olives from Meknes and oranges and lemons from Fez.
During your hands-on cookery class, the chef will teach you how to make traditional dishes that are central to Moroccan cuisine. Along the way you'll learn about the spices and key ingredients needed to make authentic fare.
Among the most famous Moroccan dishes are couscous, pastila, tajine, tanjia and harira. Although the latter is a soup it is considered as a dish in itself especially during the month of Ramadan. It’s often served with delicious local dates.
For lunch you get to savour the gastronomic delights of your morning cookery class, while enjoying the riad setting. Afterwards you will be transferred to your hotel, armed with your own special Moroccan recipes.
Inclusion
Return transfers from Marrakech, Lunch, Recipe sheet
Exclusion
Tips and Gratuities for your guide and driver, items of a personal nature.
Voucher Exchange details
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.
Confirmation of booking
Please contact the local supplier to confirm you trip 24 hours prior to departure.
Your trip
This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.
Dress Standard
Morocco can be considered a liberal Muslim country as many Moroccan women do not wear headscarves, comparatively however, Morocco is very conservative by standards you may be accustomed to at home and you should dress accordingly. As a general guideline, shoulders, cleavage and knees should be covered at all times. Wearing shorts (men and women), low-cut tops, and showing midriff is not recommended as it will restrict your entry into buildings of a religious nature and family homes and is considered disrespectful to the local culture.
Long, light-couloured, lightweight sleeved shirts, trousers and skirts are respectful, cover your body, keep you cool in the heat and protect you from the harsh sun.
Tipping
If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this trip
Children policy
Children must be between 6 and 11 years of age inclusively.
Language
English- Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
- Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.
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