Moroccan Cooking Class at La Maison Arabe, Marrakech
Moroccan Cooking Class at La Maison Arabe, Marrakech:
What better way to get to grips with the foodie scene in Marrakech, than get in the kitchen. I booked onto La Maison Arabe’s Moroccan Cooking Class and spent four hours cooking up a storm.
From making delicious salads and my very own tagine to watching fresh bread being made and learning some handy tricks, it was a great way to learn about the cuisine.
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The cooking class I took part in cost 600 DHM per person (approx. £40) which I thought was excellent value.
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Cooking Class At La Maison Arabe
A cooking class usually starts with a comprehensive introduction that highlights the
importance of cooking in Moroccan society, and reviews the variety of recipes created by
dadas (traditional woman cooks) over the centuries for special occasions such as marriages,
holy days, and circumcisions.
We then proceed to an overview of the most traditional recipes such as pastilla, couscous, and
the broad variety of tajines (stews usually made with lamb or chicken), while reviewing some
of the basic pillars of Moroccan cuisine:
Spices: The core spices used in Moroccan cuisine include ginger, saffron, cumin, ras el hanout (a
mixture of up to 35 different spices), as well as salt and pepper. Olive oil, of which there is an
abundance in Morocco, is also an essential ingredient in the local cuisine, as well as ghi (a kind of
aged butter).
Herbs: Most Moroccan recipes use parsley and coriander. Other important herbs such as thyme,
oregano, bay leaf, and basil are used depending on the recipe being prepared.
Mode of cooking: Traditionally, Moroccan homes used charcoal and clay pots to cook tajines or
couscous. Modern Moroccan homes of course use the same gas or electric ranges found in
European or American homes. The cooking workshops at La Maison Arabe are conducted using
modern equipment, so that the participants can easily prepare the dishes they have learned once
they have returned to their own countries.
Cooking techniques: A typical tajine recipe calls for searing the meat, softening the onions,
bringing to a boil and allowing to slowly simmer. This results in a reduced, thick sauce.
Finally, before the practical part of the cooking class begins, the participants are
acquainted with the recipe of the day, whether it’s a chicken tajine with olives and
preserved lemons, couscous or pastilla, and review the various vegetables and ingredients
that will be used. The group then visits a nearby spice market and communal bread oven,
where neighborhood families bake their bread.
The cooking classes at La Maison Arabe are structured around traditional recipes. Each
participant works alongside the dada at has his or her own workstation and equipment,
and follows step-by-step the preparing of that day’s meal. In a typical workshop, one
learns how to make a main course as well as a Moroccan appetizer or salad (for example,
eggplant or roasted green peppers with tomatoes).
When the class has finished, it’s time to savor the result of one’s labor. The participants
enjoy the meal they’ve prepared, in the cool shade of an olive tree by the hotel’s pool.
Wine lovers can enjoy optional Moroccan wine pairings to accompany the various
courses.
It’s been the job of the dada and translator to make sure that everyone has enjoyed
themselves and learned a great deal about Moroccan cuisine and culture. Bon appétit!
La Maison Arabe Cooking School
Fancy learning to cook Moroccan cuisine in Marrakech? La Maison Arabe have two cooking workshops. A brilliant half day class at their private country gardens, and a new 'Express' cooking workshop just around the corner from the hotel for those with less time on their hands. Both are great fun and you get to eat your creations for lunch!
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In 1946, the Pasha of Marrakesh granted Helen Sebillon-Larochette, and her daughter, Suzy, the right to open La Maison Arabe, the first restaurant open to foreigners in the medina (old quarter of the city), and provided a servant from his nearby palace to teach them the intricacies of Moroccan Cuisine.
Famous people who used to come here included Winston Churchill, Charles De Gaulle, and Jackie Kennedy!
When I heard about this place, I had to come visit and learn some authentic Moroccan recipes from their cooking school.
So if you want to travel in time and discover the enchanted world of Moroccan cuisine and architecture, then this place is for you!
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Since opening in 1946, La Maison Arabe has achieved a legendary status in Marrakech.
Ideally situated in the medina, the hotel includes 26 rooms and suites, most with private terraces and fireplaces, 3 restaurants, a piano bar, a world-famous cooking school (open to guests staying at the hotel or elsewhere in town) as well as a new spa including a traditional hammam, where natural products from the region of Marrakech are used.
Guests at La Maison Arabe have a choice of swimming pools. One can relax at either the heated pool in the hotel's garden patio, or at the pool located at our spectacular Country Club, 15 minutes away by complimentary shuttle.
Walking through the hotel's flower-filled patios, one can admire the traditional Moroccan craftsmanship (tadelakt walls, chiseled plaster, cedar wood ceilings) that has created a refined, exotic and serene atmosphere for our guests.
Moroccan cuisine at La Maison Arabe's cooking workshops
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Address: 1 Derb Essehb Bab doukkala, Medina, 40 000 Marrakech, Morocco
ituated in the Medina of Marrakech, this luxury riad is a 10-minute walk from Jamaâ El Fna Square. It has a heated pool in the garden and a spa with 2 traditional hammams and 5 massage rooms.
Each air-conditioned room and suite includes free Wi-Fi, an LCD TV and a seating area with fireplace. The rooms and suite have a private terrace. Some rooms overlook the gardens and others have a spa bath.
Les Trois Saveurs restaurant offers French, Moroccan and Asian cuisine. Meals are served in the dining area or on the terrace overlooking swimming pool and gardens. Guests can enjoy a drink in the piano bar or the buffet breakfast by the swimming pool.
All bookings at La Maison Arabe include a bottle of wine and afternoon tea. Cooking workshops are possible upon request.
The hotel is a 20-minute drive from the Marrakech Airport. For extra fees, private parking is available on site for guests with a car.
La Maison Arabe's Dada series - Carrot and Golden Raisin Salad - CookingWithAlia
Our Dada Series showcase staple Moroccan recipes that are part of La Maison Arabe cooking school menu , that you can now easily make at home! Let's start with this savory and sweet carrot salad that will make you rethink how to use carrots!
WRITTEN RECIPE:
INGREDIENTS:
4 medium-sized carrots
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon vanilla sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
A pinch of salt
Boiling water
RECIPE:
1- Peel the carrots, trim off the top, cut in half lengthwise, and remove the hard core. Slice each half in two, then cut into 0.5 cm (1/4-inch) dice.
2- Place the carrots in a saucepan and cover with boiling water. Add a pinch of salt, cover the saucepan, and cook on medium heat until the carrots are crisp-tender.
3- Add the golden raisins, sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla sugar (optional). Continue cooking uncovered, for around 15 minutes, or until the water has completely evaporated and the carrots are soaking in a syrupy sauce.
4- Finally, mix in the vegetable oil and lemon juice.
5- Place the carrot salad in a bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator. Serve cool.
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La Maison Arabe's Dada series - Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon - CookingWithAlia
Tagine Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives is a staple dish in Moroccan cuisine. It is a must try! Recipe with Dada Iyada from La Maison Arabe (
WRITTEN RECIPE:
INGREDIENTS:
Serves: 2
Chicken base:
2 large chicken thighs, or another cut of your choice
Pulp of ½ preserved lemon (no rind), finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon preserved butter (smen), or butter
¼ onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley and cilantro, mixed
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
A pinch of saffron threads
Pepper, to taste
Topping:
½ preserved lemon (no pulp, rind only), rinsed and sliced into two
10 green olives
RECIPE:
1- In a tagine plate, combine the vegetable oil, olive oil, preserved butter, chicken thighs, chopped preserved lemon pulp, chopped onion, crushed garlic, chopped parsley and cilantro, and spices. Note that there is no salt in this recipe due to the saltiness of the preserved lemon pulp.
2- Cover the tagine and cook on medium heat for a few minutes until the chicken changes color.
3- Add 1/4 cup (60 ml) of boiling water, cover the tagine, and continue cooking for around 20 minutes or until the chicken is done. Check on the tagine from time to time and add water if necessary; there should always be enough liquid for the chicken to fully cook.
4- Once the chicken is done, add the green olives to the sauce and top the chicken with the preserved lemon rind. Cover and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
5- Serve immediately with crusty bread.
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La Maison Arabe's Dada series - Beef Tagine with Green Peas - CookingWithAlia
Let's continue our Dada's series with this staple Moroccan tagine of beef and green peas!
WRITTEN RECIPE:
INGREDIENTS:
Meat base
300 grams (11 oz.) beef fillet slices, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ of onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley and cilantro, mixed
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
Salt and pepper, to taste
Topping
100 gams (2/3 cup) shelled green peas
½ preserved lemon (no pulp, rind only), rinsed and thinly sliced
6 purple olives
STEPS:
1- In a tagine plate, combine the meat, vegetable oil, olive oil, chopped onion, crushed garlic, chopped parsley and cilantro, and spices. Mix well.
2- Cover and brown the meat, on medium heat, for around 10 minutes.
3- Add 1/2 cup (100 ml) of boiling water and the green peas to the meat. Cover the tagine and cook for another 15 minutes or until the meat is cooked. Check on the tagine from time to time and add water if necessary; there should always be enough liquid for the meat to fully cook.
4- Once the meat is done, top with preserved lemon pulp and olives. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
5- Serve immediately with crusty bread.
COOKING CLASS IN MARRAKECH - VLOG - THE SOUK DEPARTMENT
One of the most fun activities to do in Marrakech is to take a cooking class. You go ingredient shopping inside the souks, find the best spices, meat, fish and veggies for your meals and prepare them at a gorgeous riad. I like to take my cooking classes at Gemma from Souk Cuisine and in this video I'm taking you with me.
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