Cooking Class in the Sahara – Merzouga Desert Experience

Experience an unforgettable culinary adventure in the heart of the Sahara. Under starlit skies and surrounded by golden dunes, learn how to cook traditional Moroccan and Berber dishes. This is more than a cooking class — it’s an immersive cultural experience where you’ll prepare, cook, and enjoy authentic meals just like the locals do.

Why This Is Unique

• Cook in the desert, not a restaurant — a truly authentic experience.
• Luxury camp setting for comfort while keeping the desert atmosphere.
• Hands-on cooking: actively prepare Tagine, Medfouna, bread, salads, and tea.
• Sunset and starry night dining for a magical experience.
• Cultural exchange with Berber hosts — learn desert traditions and culinary secrets.

Step-by-Step Experience

1. Meet your Berber host & explore ingredients: Learn about desert spices, herbs, and local ingredients.
2. Prepare traditional dishes: Tagine, Medfouna (Berber pizza), bread, salads, and Moroccan mint tea.
3. Cook, share, and enjoy: Eat your creations around a campfire under the desert sky.
4. Take home memories & skills: Recipes, photos, and desert cooking techniques to impress friends and family.

Typical Menu

• Tagine (meat or vegetarian)
• Couscous with vegetables or meat
• Medfouna – Berber stuffed bread (“desert pizza”)
• Traditional Moroccan bread baked over coals or sand
• Fresh salads and appetizers
• Mint tea and Moroccan sweets

Practical Information

Info	Details
Duration	3–5 hours (depending on dishes and sunset timing)
Location	Merzouga Desert, at our luxury camp near the dunes
Group Size	2–10 people (private classes available)
Languages	English, French, Arabic
Included	All ingredients, cooking equipment, guided instruction, meal, tea, dessert
Optional Add-ons	Camel ride to dunes, professional photography session, overnight luxury camp stay
What to Bring	Comfortable clothes, sunscreen, hat, camera
Price	Contact us for latest pricing and private/group rates

Perfect For

• Couples seeking a romantic and unique experience
• Foodies wanting hands-on Moroccan cooking
• Families looking for interactive cultural activities
• Travelers combining adventure with authentic experiences

Book Your Sahara Desert Cooking Class

Reserve your spot today and experience the Sahara like a local — cook, eat, and share memories under the stars. Spaces are limited for an intimate and personalized experience.

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Optional Enhancements

• Professional photography of the cooking process and desert setting
• Combine with a 3-day Sahara Desert tour for the ultimate adventure
• Sunset camel rides before or after the cooking class

Discover the Sahara not just as a tourist, but as a participant — create meals, share stories, and connect with the desert culture in a way that will stay with you forever.