Overview

High Atlas Mountains • Local Souk • Berber Village • Authentic Tagine Workshop

Immerse yourself in a full Berber lifestyle in a local souk, and the surrounding villages, admiring the breathtaking landscapes of the High Atlas mountains. The hospitality of the locals invites you to enjoy the delights of the Berber cuisine by participating in the preparation of the famous tagine. A hands-on cultural journey — where market, mountain, and meal come together in one deeply human experience.

Highlights

• Full-day immersion in authentic Berber life — from vibrant local souk to peaceful mountain village
• Scenic drive through the High Atlas foothills, with stops to admire terraced fields, rivers, and traditional stone dwellings
• Guided souk visit: select seasonal ingredients alongside your host (vegetables, herbs, spices, olives, bread)
• Interactive tagine workshop: learn fire management, spice balancing, and slow-cooking techniques from a local cook
• Shared home-style lunch: enjoy your co-prepared tagine with family or community members
• Small-group, intimate setting — fostering genuine connection, not performance

Details

Berber Kitchen Experience

Immerse yourself in a full Berber lifestyle in a local souk and the surrounding villages, admiring the breathtaking landscapes of the High Atlas mountains. The hospitality of the locals invites you to enjoy the delights of the Berber cuisine by participating in the preparation of the famous tagine.

What’s Included

✔ Round-trip transfer from Marrakech (or designated meeting point)
✔ Guided visit to a local High Atlas souk (market) — seasonal and community-led
✔ Scenic route through Berber villages and mountain landscapes
✔ Hands-on cooking class in a local home or community kitchen
✔ Preparation and shared tasting of traditional Berber tagine (vegetable, chicken, or lamb — seasonal & request-based)
✔ English/French-speaking cultural facilitator (Amazigh/Berber heritage)
✔ Bottled water and mint tea throughout

What’s Not Included

✘ Personal purchases in the souk (e.g., spices, crafts — optional)
✘ Tips for host family, cook, or guide
✘ Alcoholic beverages
✘ Personal expenses

Duration: ~7–8 hours (typically 08:30–16:30) | Departure: Marrakech (or custom pickup) | Suitable for all ages and mobility levels (village paths may be uneven)

Stir, taste, and share — where every spice has a story, and every meal is an act of belonging. Contact us to book your Atlas Amani cooking class, ideal for food lovers, solo travelers, or culturally curious families. Authentic • Locally guided • Sustainable