Hands-on Moroccan cooking class featuring tagines, couscous and traditional bread

Vegetarian, vegan and dairy free diets can be accomodated

Transport yourself to the vibrant kitchens of Morocco in this immersive hands-on cookery class at Ground Up Cookery School in Devon. 

Discover the warmth, fragrance and depth of authentic Moroccan cooking as you learn to create a stunning spread of traditional dishes inspired by the bustling souks and family tables of North Africa. Throughout the workshop, our chefs will guide you through the techniques, spices and flavour combinations that make Moroccan cuisine one of the most celebrated in the world.

You’ll learn how to work with preserved lemons, build beautifully balanced tagines, make traditional khobz bread from scratch, and create fresh chermoula bursting with herbs and spice.

This is a relaxed but skill-led class designed to leave you confident recreating the dishes at home.

What You'll Make

During the workshop you will enjoy demonstrations before creating a selection of Moroccan dishes including:

• Preserved lemons
• Traditional Moroccan Khobz Bread
• Loubia (Moroccan Stewed White Beans)
• Perfect Couscous
• Chermoula with Preserved Lemon
• Traditional Chicken Tagine
• Vegetable Tagine

At the end of the session, everyone will sit down together to enjoy a generous Moroccan feast, with a glass of wine ... Alfresco on warm summer days!

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the class we’ll cover:

• The foundations of Moroccan flavour building
• How to use preserved lemons
• Working with classic Moroccan spices
• Dough mixing, kneading and shaping
• Slow-cooked tagine techniques
• Balancing acidity, herbs and spice
• How to create authentic dishes that are easy to recreate at home

Schedule of the day 

There are two different start times depending on the day booked,

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FAQs

How is the day structured?

This is a sociable and relaxed workshop combining demonstrations with plenty of hands-on cooking. Some elements are prepared individually, while others are made in pairs, creating a collaborative and enjoyable atmosphere suitable for all abilities.

Expect fragrant spices, slow-cooked dishes, warm bread fresh from the oven and a memorable shared meal.

We want you to leave feeling inspired, proud of what you’ve created and confident recreating the dishes at home. Questions are always encouraged and there’s no such thing as a silly question in our kitchen.

Expect plenty of chef’s tips, practical techniques and flavour-building secrets throughout the session.

Courses are hands-on and interactive, with guidance and support available throughout. Guests with more experience may be gently encouraged to take their dishes further.

Although many guests attend on their own, most cooking is done in pairs, which helps keep sessions relaxed and sociable. If working in a pair might be an issue for you for any reason, please contact us in advance and we’ll always do our best to accommodate where possible.

Can you cater for dietary requirements?

The key dietary details are noted at the top of each course listing, there may be other accommodations that we can make. Please let us know of ALL dietary requirements at the time of booking. We will always aim to accommodate where possible.

Can children attend this course?

Yes, children are welcome as full paying guests.

• Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a full paying parent or legal guardian, who remains responsible for them throughout the class.
• Young people aged 15–18 may attend without a parent or guardian. A completed parental consent form is required for all attendees aged 15–18. These courses are aimed at adults, and young people must be able to participate independently and behave appropriately without requiring additional supervision.

Please indicate ages at the time of booking.

Do I need to bring anything?

Everything needed for the course, is provided. Guests will be emailed approximately one week before the event with any final information, including whether there is anything specific to bring or any changes to arrangements.

For some courses, there may be food to take home. Where relevant, we recommend bringing containers, this will be noted in advance.

What time will we eat?

Meal times are often unconventional and usually take place towards the end of the class, once the cooking is complete.

Throughout the session there will be tastings, and you’ll be encouraged to taste as you cook. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available throughout the day to help yourself.

Schedules are illustrative and timings/content may vary slightly. End times are given as a guide only. As these are hands-on, experiential courses, timings may vary slightly depending on the size and pace of the group and the season.

Is the course accessible?

Accessibility needs vary, and we’re always happy to discuss individual requirements in advance.

We have a portable ramp available and can allocate designated parking spaces where needed. Any adjustments are best discussed ahead of time so we can explore how to accommodate you wherever possible.

Foraging sessions, will involve mixed terrain. Please contact us before booking if you have any accessibility concerns.

There can be a lot of standing on hard floors, please contact us if you are concerned about this. There may be adjustments that can be made.

Can I buy this course as a gift?

Our courses make great gifts.

When booking, you can also purchase:
•    a physical gift card sent by first class post
•    a physical gift card sent by second class post

Alternatively you can simply print and present the booking confirmation. If undecided, you can purchase a monetary-value gift voucher, which can be redeemed online against this or any other course.

What is your cancellation and rescheduling policy?

We operate a strict four-week cancellation policy. Cancellations or requests to reschedule within four weeks of the course date are not refundable. However, bookings are transferable and someone else can come in your place, we just ask that you let us know.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions of Booking for full details.

Can I be added to a waiting list for future events?

If a course is fully booked or the date doesn’t work for you, please email us and we’ll notify you when new dates or related events are released. Even better still, subscribe to our newsletter and we will send sporadic updates or follow us on social media @GroundUpCookery for top tips, foraging and fermentation news and event details.