With the Cooking Class a lifetime Moroccan cultural experience

You will experience a local atmosphere in our cooking classes. Moroccan cuisine attracts thousands of students from all over the world, which makes Moroccan cooking classes and workshops a must-experience for most visitors. It is also a great way to learn about Morocco’s culture while cooking. The cooking class is your guide to knowing the secret of the most delicious Moroccan food. We can’t wait to have you in our cooking class workshop soon!

Medfouna Cooking Class in Merzouga Desert

What is Medfouna?

Moroccan Tagine, Couscous, and Pastilla are internationally famous dishes and icons of Moroccan cuisine. However, the Moroccan desert famous for the Medfouna dish, also known as Moroccan Pizza. It’s a stuffed bread made of meat, eggs, onions, spices, and other ingredients. Amazigh of the Moroccan Sahara Desert takes this pizza as a daily dish and this traditional food is passed from one generation to another. The desert experience is incompleted without testing the Medfouna.      

Morning Desert Safari

A morning desert safari in Morocco offers a unique and enchanting experience, with a spectacular sunrise over the golden dunes, wildlife viewing including birds and fennecs, camel rides through the desert landscape, an atmosphere of relaxation and contemplation, and a delicious traditional Berber breakfast to round off the adventure. We recommend that you dress comfortably and bring extra layers for the cooler morning temperatures, as well as water and sun cream to keep you hydrated and protected from the sun.

Program of the Morning Desert Safari in Morocco 

We will take camels from the desert camp riding to high dunes for the breathtaking sunrise. We will start riding around 6 am (it may change according to sunrise’s time in the desert). Upone arrival, we will hike to the top of dunes and waiting fo the sunrise. If you have a camera, it’s better to not forget it to shot every moment of the sunrise. When the sun completely rised, you will have a Berber Moroccan breakfast and have a free time to do other desert activities such as quad biking, sand board, or have fun with the dunes. Later, we take camels back to your desert camp where our morning desert Safari ends. 

Morocco Overnight Desert Safari

A desert safari by night in Morocco is an absolutely magical experience, allowing you to discover the splendour of the desert under an incomparable starry sky.

We will take you on an unforgettable adventure at night in the desert and spend a lifetime moments. If you’re a group, the night will be an extraordineray. Also, if you’re solo, don’t worry because you will have a 100% local experience with us; we will be your group and let you have this memorable experience. 

First, we will take you from your desert camp to the heart of the desert where we will find a group of Berber waiting for us around a fire and playing the Gnawa Berber Music. Greeting with mint-tea and start our soiree under the starry sky. You will absolutely fall in love with the atmospher. You can take pictures to the breathtaking sky with the lighty moon. Have your dinner and continue your night with a group of locals. You can choose to sleep under the starry sky or at your desert camp. 

Dinner in the Desert of Morocco

Dining in the Moroccan desert is a magical and unforgettable experience, where you can savor delicious dishes while surrounded by the majesty of the dunes and under the twinkling of the stars.

When you arrive at our desert camp, you’ll be greeted by a warm and authentic atmosphere. Dinner is often served in a traditional Berber tent, decorated with colorful carpets and twinkling lanterns, creating an enchanting atmosphere.

On the menu, you’ll find a variety of succulent Moroccan dishes, prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Tajines are a must, with their mix of tender meats, tasty vegetables, and aromatic spices. You can also enjoy couscous, grilled meat, or fish, as well as fresh salads and delicious desserts, such as almond and honey pastries.

While you enjoy your meal, you’ll be enchanted by traditional Berber performances, such as belly dancing, Gnawa music, and cup juggling. These captivating performances add a cultural and entertaining touch to your desert dining experience.

After dinner, don’t miss the chance to relax around the campfire, sipping sweet mint tea and listening to fascinating stories about desert life from our local guides. It’s also a great time to admire the starry sky and contemplate the peaceful beauty of the Moroccan desert.

In short, dining in the Moroccan desert is much more than just a meal – it’s a sensory and cultural experience that will stay with you forever.

Evening Desert Safari

Morocco’s evening desert safari offers a spellbinding experience, where the glow of the fading sun transforms the dunes into a magical and mysterious landscape. This journey off the beaten track takes you into a world where time seems to stand still, where the silence is broken only by the whisper of the wind and the gentle sound of camels treading the sand.

As the sun slowly sets over the horizon, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink, the atmosphere becomes one of tranquillity and serenity. The dunes come to life in the subdued light of dusk, creating striking plays of light and shadow that captivate the traveler’s soul.

The evening desert reveals a breathtaking spectacle: the dunes take on warm golden hues, while the stars begin to twinkle in the night sky. It’s a magical moment when you feel connected to nature and the universe in all its grandeur.

The evening desert safari also offers the chance to meet the desert’s nomadic inhabitants, who have adapted their way of life to this hostile environment. Their fascinating stories and warm hospitality add a human dimension to this extraordinary adventure.

Finally, as night falls, the desert is transformed into a veritable celestial spectacle. Far from any light pollution, the sky becomes a living tableau, dotted with twinkling stars and dazzling constellations. It’s a transcendent experience, where you feel humbled by the immensity of the universe.

In short, an evening desert safari in Morocco is much more than a simple excursion: it’s a true immersion in the beauty and magic of nature, an experience that leaves lasting memories and invites contemplation and reflection.