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Marrakech Cooking Classes

The many secrets of Moroccan cuisine can be learnt at both La Maison Arabe and Kasbah Agafay, where the use of local, freshly grown vegetables, herbs and spices are all blended together in traditional dishes. These courses must be pre-booked in advance and are subject to availability.

La Maison Arabe, Marrakech
The cookery lessons are held at the house in the gardens, just outside the city. Each participant has their own workspace and is guided by a teacher on how to create the plat du jour. With the aid of a translator, the exact measures of spices and the different ways of cooking, baking and roasting are conveyed precisely, thereby divulging some of the oldest kept secrets of the Moroccan recipes. The pièce de résistance is the final product, which comes out of the oven and can be enjoyed under the shade of the olive and fig trees in the gardens. There are various modules (Moroccan tajines, pastries, salads and couscous etc.) which can be selected for different days.

Prices for each module start from:
£55 per person (for 2 persons, £110 for one)
£42 per person (for 3 – 5 persons)
£35 per person (for 5 – 8 persons)

Kasbah Agafay, Marrakech
The Kasbah has a large organic garden, which produces a wide range of seasonal fruit, vegetables and herbs. Under the watchful eye of Chef Abdel Howard, the Kasbah’s superb chef, cooking classes are organised for a half-day or up to 5 days, his demonstrations showing you how to make some delicious Moroccan dishes. You may request a particular dish or he will decide for you. The classes tend to be either in the morning or afternoons but you can spend a whole day learning to cook if you wish.

You will then be guided on how to re-create the chosen dish yourself, which can be tailor-made to suit your special dietary requirements. Advice will also be given on which additional side dishes and wines should accompany the meal. Afterwards you can enjoy the fruits of your labour in the delightful setting of Kasbah Agafay.

Prices for a one day course start from:
£60 per person (for 2 persons, £120 for one person)
£58 per person (for 3 – 5 persons)
£40 per person (for 6 persons)

Prices for longer classes and the Gourmet Moroccan cookery package available upon request.

Les Jardins de la Medina, Marrakech
The cookery school is situated on the terrace of Les Jardins de la Medina and classes commence at 9am and finish at 12.30, when the tasting begins!

Guests will be greeted with a presentation, followed by getting stuck in to the preparation of a selection of Moroccan Salads, Lemon Chicken Tagine as a main course, followed by delicious Moroccan pastries. Also included in this course is a 1/2 bottle of wine per person, Les Jardins de la Medina apron and a Morrocan recipe book.
Prices for a 1/2 day course start from £50 per person

Riad Merdoudi, Marrakech
For our guests staying at Riad Merdoudi, cookery classes are hosted on the roof terrace of this delightfully intimate riad. The Australian owner, Edwina, is a fabulous cook and will guide you around the souks to buy fresh produce before the cookery classes take place. Edwina, having spent much time travelling through Europe, has created some wonderful recipes; based on an exotic fusion of Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine.

Prices for a one day course start from £65 per person

Souk Cuisine, Marrakech
For our guests not staying at any of the above listed properties, we can prebook 'Souk Cuisine', an innovative half day course run by Gemma Van de Burgt, who has lived in Marrakech since 2005. The 'Souk Cuisine' commences at 10am, by congregating in the Jemma el Fna Square and visiting the souks to buy your ingredients. Once shopping is over, the group heads to a traditional riad to begin the lesson under the supervision of Moroccan cooks. Delicious traditional meals will be prepared by the group, who will get the opportunity to enjoy their creations, with a glass of local wine on the sun terrace.

Prices for the 1 day course are from £35 per person.

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Morocco – A Golfer’s Paradise

Morocco’s reputation as a premier golf destination has grown significantly over the last ten years, championed by the enthusiasm of the former King Mohammed Vl, a keen golfer himself. Apart from some well designed and beautifully located courses, golfers to Morocco are rewarded by year round sunshine, fewer crowds and cheaper tee-off times than on most other nearby European courses.

Green fees range from approximately £30-£40 per person; club-hire from £15-£20; caddies from £5-£10.

Marrakech boasts three excellent 18-hole courses, all in beautiful settings and less than 20 minutes drive from the centre, including the splendid Robert Trent Jones designed course in the Palmeraie, the challenging Amelkis Club which has the impressive High Atlas Mountains as a backdrop and the longest-established Royal Golf de Marrakech – a special favourite of the past King Hassan II.

Agadir has three, all situated about 15 minutes from the town in the southern dunes, including the new Golf de Soleil, which boasts three nine-hole courses to suit all levels. Morocco’s most prestigious course, the superb Dar Es-Salam Golf Championship 45-hole course, situated just outside Rabat, is set in a huge cork forest and comprises of three magnificent courses designed by Robert Trent Jones.

To help encourage more golfers to choose Morocco as a premier golfing destination, work has already begun on building many more superb new golf courses along the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts, to satisfy a growing demand for more reasonably-priced and less crowded courses with excellent facilities in beautiful locations.

Although we do not claim to be ‘golf specialists’, we can offer you an efficient and reliable service, using the assistance and expertise of our overseas agent. Whether you wish to book a golfing break to Morocco, or just want to play a few rounds of golf whilst away on holiday, we can book your tee-off times in advance, sometimes at preferential rates.

Special interest itineraries We can tailor-make exciting special interest itineraries for both individuals and small groups – with or without an experienced guide (as you prefer) – to accompany you on your trip. From painting and photography trips, to visiting gardens and archaeological sites, we can suggest some exciting trips. Please ring to discuss.

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Bird Watching

Morocco’s unique geographical location, on the northernmost tip of Africa, yet only 13 kms from Europe, coupled with its warm weather conditions and vast wetlands is a natural haven for migrating birds. Around 460 species have been recorded, en route from sub-Saharan Africa to the breeding grounds in the Northern Hemisphere, to avoid the harsh winters. Early winter months are particularly active, but the most pleasant time of year to go bird-watching is from March to May.

  • Souss Massa National Park – the bald ibis is an endangered species and is being protected at the National Park, where the population of 300 has remained relatively stable over recent years
  • Taroudannt – in this area you can come across white storks, kite, alpine swifts, red-necked nightjars and fan-tailed warblers.
  • Boumalne du Dades – the hammada and grassy plains south of Boumalne offer some rewarding opportunities for bird watching.
  • Merzouga Desert – considered to be the best area for spotting many desert species, including desert sparrows, Egyptian night-jars, desert warblers, fulvous babblers and blue-cheeked bee-eaters.
  • Essaouira – the uninhabited Iles Purpuraires off the coast of Essaouira are a sanctuary for Eleanora’s falcons, which breed from April to October, before returning home to South Madagascar.
  • Lake Afenourrir – (Azrou, near Fès) attracts migratory birds such as grey herons, flamingos, as well as many kinds of ducks, including the ruddy shelduck.

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High Atlas Hot Air Ballooning

This exhilarating flight in a hot air balloon makes a perfect choice to celebrate a special occasion. Departures are from Marrakech and the itinerary is as follows:

  • Early morning transfer from your hotel by 4 x 4 to Marrakech’s launch site in the Palmeraie
  • Take off in your air balloon over Berber villages for wonderful distant views of the High Atlas Mountains
  • After landing, transfer back to Marrakech by 4 x 4, stopping en route to meet local Berber villagers at home, over a glass of mint tea and pastries.
Prices per person are from:
Exclusive Flight with Champagne £400 each
Shared Flight with Champagne £225 each
Shared Flight (from 2 to 7 persons) £190 each
(Children under 6 years – free)

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