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7-Day Essaouira Moroccan Cuisine & Culture Culinary Retreat

Immerse yourself in a transformative week of hands-on cooking masterclasses, Moroccan food culture, and coastal serenity. From spice-blending workshops to horseback riding on wild beaches, slow-cooking traditional tagines, and exploring ancient medinas—this is your invitation to unlock the secrets of aromatic cuisine and reconnect with your passion for food in the most beautiful way.

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A Week Designed for Flavor, Heritage, and Discovery

This carefully curated culinary retreat blends intensive, hands-on masterclasses with authentic Moroccan travel experiences. Whether you're seeking to master traditional dough-making, deep dive into spice profiles, or simply enjoy a relaxing coastal escape centered around world-class gastronomy, you'll find your perfect balance at Tazgha House. All meals, premium accommodation, guided market tours, workshops, and airport transfers are included—just bring your appetite and sense of adventure.

  • Daily Culinary Seminars (Tagines, Couscous, Pastilla workshops, and Spice Blending)
  • Sourcing excursions to authentic local fish and spice souks
  • Horseback riding along pristine Atlantic beaches (optional)
  • Guided historical tour of Essaouira's vibrant Old Medina
  • Traditional Hammam spa experience (optional)
  • All fine-dining meals prepared with local, souq-to-table ingredients
  • Private airport transfers from Marrakech or Essaouira

7-Day All-Inclusive Culinary Retreat Investment

Everything included: boutique accommodation, all meals and masterclass ingredients, daily workshops with our provided resident chefs, cultural activities, and airport transfers.

Accommodation Type Investment (Per Person)
Single Private Room
Your own peaceful sanctuary with private bathroom
€1,400
Shared Room
Comfortable twin-share, perfect for meeting fellow food lovers
€1,100

*All-inclusive: 6 nights accommodation, all meals, culinary masterclasses, cooking ingredients, horseback riding, medina tour, and airport transfers. Flights not included.

Your Home Away from Home

Tazgha House is a fully wheelchair-accessible beachfront villa with zero-step pool access and ground-floor suites. Our spacious 9.5m × 7m indoor culinary hall provides a premium, collaborative environment for our daily cooking workshops, while abundant outdoor terrace spaces invite you to dine by the pool or stroll along our private beach.

Your 7-Day Culinary Journey

A perfect balance of hands-on gastronomy, culture, adventure, and rest

Day 1: Arrival, Mint Tea & Welcome Dinner

  • All Day: Airport pick-up from Marrakech or Essaouira, check-in at Tazgha House
  • Welcome: Traditional mint tea ceremony and Moroccan pastries upon arrival
  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Welcome gathering—meet your fellow food travelers and our provided master culinary team, review the week's menus ahead
  • 7:30 PM: Feast dinner featuring an introductory multi-course slow-cooked Moroccan Tajine
  • Evening: Settle into your beachside room and rest up for your journey

Day 2: Bread Masterclass & Old Medina Exploration

  • 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Sunrise Beach Walk & Traditional Breakfast
  • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Bread-Making Masterclass—Learn traditional wood-fired styles (Khobz, Batbout, and Msemmen)
  • 11:45 AM - 2:30 PM: Guided tour of Essaouira's historic Old Medina—explore ancient ramparts, the old fishing port, and hidden trade routes
  • 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Free time to rest or explore local art galleries
  • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Moroccan Tea-Making Class & Sunset Herb Infusion Workshop
  • 7:30 PM: Seafood Dinner at Tazgha House sourced straight from the afternoon docks

Day 3: Beach Horseback Riding & Spice Blending Workshop

  • 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM: Fresh Mediterranean and Moroccan Breakfast
  • 10:30 AM: Optional Horseback Riding along wild beaches and sand dunes (suitable for all skill levels)
  • 1:30 PM: Lunch focusing on fresh open-fire grilled fish or regional vegetarian salads
  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: The Art of Ras el Hanout—A hands-on workshop dedicated to sorting, roasting, and blending raw Moroccan spices
  • 6:00 PM: Relaxing stroll along the shoreline or optional traditional Hammam (spa) session
  • 8:00 PM: Slow-Braised Lamb & Apricot Tagine dinner party

Day 4: Souk Market Excursion & Savory Tagine Masterclass

  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Healthy Coastal Breakfast
  • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Sourcing Excursion—visit local markets alongside our chefs to pick up fresh produce, seasonal greens, and locally pressed argan oils
  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Culinary Class (Part 1)—Mastering savory tagines, base-sauce balances, and preserving lemons
  • 3:30 PM: Late afternoon lunch sampling your culinary creations
  • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Relaxing poolside free time or sea-view reading
  • 7:30 PM: Light evening dinner served under the stars

Day 5: Beach Relaxation & The Sweet Pastry Arts

  • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Country-style Moroccan Breakfast
  • 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM: Free morning for beach relaxation, reading, or enjoying the ocean breeze
  • 1:30 PM: Light garden salad and pastry lunch at Tazgha House
  • 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Sweet Masterclass—Learn the delicate layers of Almond Pastilla and Gazelle Horn pastry building
  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Sunset ocean-view dynamic pairing workshop (mocktails and local herbal notes)
  • 7:30 PM: Interactive dinner experience

Day 6: Hand-Rolled Couscous Masterclass & Farewell Celebration

  • 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM: Wholesome Breakfast Buffet
  • 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM: The Ultimate Couscous Workshop—Master the ancestral method of rolling, steaming, and flavoring seven-vegetable semolina
  • 2:00 PM: Grand Friday-style group lunch enjoying the epic couscous masterpiece
  • 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Free time around the pool deck for relaxation or packing
  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Closing Reflection & Spice Exchange Circle—collect your custom culinary certificates
  • 8:00 PM: Grand Gala Farewell Celebration Dinner with live local acoustic music

Day 7: Farewell & Departure

  • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Final ocean-view breakfast and farewell photos
  • 11:00 AM: Room check-out and private airport transfers

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