Excursion Cooking experience at palais zahia tour at Tanger

Discover the secrets to preparing Moroccan cuisine during this memorable, half-day cooking experience

Tangier, Kasbah, Medina

Depart the pier for the short drive to the Kasbah. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour through the Kasbah and the narrow streets of the Medina, also known as the "Old Town."

Leaving via the market, stop at a bustling souk where your guide will teach you some basic Arabic phrases as you explore. Continue to visit a Ferrane, a communal oven where local residents take their loaves of dense, pita-shaped bread for baking. Next, visit a spice shop to familiarize yourself with the varied aromas and odors of different spices essential to Moroccan cuisine.

Hands-on Culinary Experience

The experience includes an interactive cooking session conducted in English, where each guest actively participates in the preparation of a traditional Moroccan Chicken Tagine with olives and preserved lemon.

Naturally, the event concludes with guests enjoying the delicious meal they have helped create, savoring the authentic flavors of Morocco. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Tangier, Kasbah, Medina, Cooking Class, Moroccan Meal

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.5 miles (about 0.8 kilometres), at times over uneven, unpaved and cobblestone surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for guests with food allergies, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, bottled water and local currency for purchases from the ship. Guests are prohibited from taking photos of military personnel or locals without their consent. Guests are advised to mind their belongings at all times, particularly at tourist points-of-interest or crowded places. The tour sequence may vary. Depending on the starting time of the Experience, meal can be lunch or dinner.