Top Middle East & Africa Classes & Workshops

Khmisa and Kawtar, two Moroccan women passionate about cooking, welcome you in Marrakech for a meal at Khmisa's place in the heart of the Medina in the pure Moroccan cuisine tradition and in a family and warm atmosphere. Khmisa, Chef for 25 years now, specialised in Morrocan cuisine and pastry, has worked for several renowned hotel establishments in the cities of Rabat and Marrakech. Kawtar, graduated with a bachelor degree in hospitality and tourism will also assist you during your cooking class and help with the communication between you and the Chef. At the arrival, we will welcome you with a traditional mint tea and we will discuss with you about the menu choice which will be composed of the most typical best Moroccan dishes. the menu will be starter/ main course/desert. First we will go with Chef Khmisa to the Old Souk . A walk through the souk to buy the fresh ingredient. Once back home, we will start the preparation.

Eating at a traditional Moroccan restaurant in Marrakesh lets you experience Moroccan cuisine, but this Moroccan cooking workshop at La Maison Arabe teaches you how to make the traditional dishes, so you can have them again and again. Use your personal workstation to prepare a meal using fresh local ingredients as you follow a Moroccan cook’s instructions. Then, afterward, you can taste what you’ve made.

Gain a newfound appreciation for Moroccan cuisine during this small-group cooking class, including shopping at the market, preparation of a traditional dish and lunch. Learn some Arabic phrases from your guide to shop at the ‘souq’ (market) for ingredients. Then create a traditional Moroccan meal such as couscous or ‘tagine’ (a meat and vegetable dish named after the pot used for cooking). Finish by enjoying lunch with fellow students in the courtyard of a 'riad,' a traditional Moroccan dwelling. This small-group class, limited to 12 participants, also includes a recipe sheet so you can replicate the dish later.

Explore the flavors and traditions of Moroccan cuisine during a cooking class at a farmhouse outside of Marrakech. Learn to identify aromatic Moroccan spices, cook a full Moroccan meal with classic sides, and enjoy a hearty meal on a terrace surrounded by fruit trees. This Moroccan cooking class includes pickup and drop-off at your Marrakech hotel, with morning tea, snacks, and drinks provided as you cook.

Learn how to make Moroccan dishes such as tanjia, tagine, and pastilla in this traditional cooking class led a local chef. Pick out fresh ingredients from a nearby market, hear cultural insights and insider tips over a traditional tea ceremony, and get hands-on experience in an authentic Moroccan kitchen, before sitting down together with your host’s family to enjoy your homemade meal.

Spend a magical night in the desert on this action-packed evening tour. Set out on a thrilling dune-bashing safari by 4WD, stop to watch the sunset over the Sharjah Red Dunes, then head to a desert camp, where you can enjoy activities such as sand-boarding, henna painting, and camel rides. End the evening with a delicious BBQ buffet dinner, accompanied by live dancing and entertainment.

Expand your culinary repertoire during this private Moroccan cooking class, which takes place at an organic farm in the countryside outside Marrakech. A chef schools you on Moroccan cooking and culinary traditions, weaving in fascinating facts about spices, ingredients, and kitchen practices while helping you prepare a meal. After, sit down to feast on the dishes you created.

*The tour is subject to a minimum of participants to take place. If tour is cancelled because the minimum of participants is not met, we will contact you. Our Workshops are aimed to give you basic Can Control, and set you off on the path to create your own art. We will practice the basic rules of writing and painting on walls, as well as using different pre-made creative stencils. We supply you with quality paints and unique materials, so you can create your own piece of art. Participant will get to display their work in the street and get a memorable souvenir from the experience. *The tour is subject to a minimum of participants to take place

Enjoy a slice of Lebanese life that’s impossible to access independently with this private, hands-on cooking class in a traditional Lebanese home. Learn to cook two authentic Lebanese dishes as you chat about culture, cuisine, and traditions with your foodie host and her family. Then savor a home-cooked meal washed down with a couple of glasses of arak.

Learn to cook shakshuka, a classic Israeli dish of eggs cooked in spiced tomatoes, at a Jerusalem cooking class. Since you’ll be learning alongside a group of fellow travelers, it’s a great way to combine cuisine and socializing; begin the evening by learning about local food, and finish the night by eating the delicious shakshuka you’ve prepared.

Learn the sport of kitesurfing in the serene coastal city of Essaouira with a private lesson. Located on Morocco’s Atlantic Coast, this walled port city — a late-18th-century fortified town — includes a fishing harbor (complete with seagulls galore). Conditions are typically ideal any time of year to learn and practice kitesurfing. Choose from a morning or afternoon session. Surfing equipment is included and the lessons are suitable for all skill levels. Transportation to the spots is provided.

Classic Desert safari with Quad bike experience is a perfect combination booked. Get to try your hand on riding the Quad bike amidst the wild sands of the desert and this makes its an exciting adventure to be remembered before you are taken on a roller coaster drive through the sand dunes by our professional & well trained marshals. The package also includes photo opportunities along with sand boarding before we head our Bedouin village to spend the rest of the evening. As you arrive you can help yourself with a short camel ride, get a tattoo from our henna designer & taste the Arabic coffee with local dates before you get cozy on the low laid cushions in a majlis style to give you the Arabic feeling as you enjoy some great shows like the Fire blower, the Tanura performer and last but not the least the belly dancer who moves to the rhythm of the Arabic music. End the evening with some Arabic food & fresh barbeque before we head back home with memories for a life time

Learn to surf while on vacation in Cape Town with this 2-hour group surf lesson. Experience the gentle waves at pristine beach while following the "Stoked" learning technique. Wet suit, surfboard, leash, and wax all included in the price of the lesson. Geared toward beginners, this surf school can also accommodate intermediate and advanced surfers who'd like to brush up on their skills.

Skateboarding and big cities around the world can't be separated from each other - we love how the city's skaters use the urban space in Johannesburg on a daily basis! Johannesburg sometimes has a negative and controversial reputation as a city and so does skateboarding - this tour is about challenging these ideas! By looking at the inner city through the eyes of a skater and life-long resident of Johannesburg, we challenge these stereotypes and look at how we can build a more skateboard and people friendly city in Johannesburg! If you've ever wanted to learn how to skate or are interested in learning more about the city of Johannesburg - or are just looking for something different to do - then this tour is for you! We love skateboarding and we love our city, we want to share both of them with all of you and the world!

Learn to surf in the beautiful ocean of Cabo Verde. It is an hour session with local, qualified surf instructors where you will start on the beach with the basics before going into the water to feel what its like to catch a wave and surf xx

On the second floor of the riad, a reception, 34 kitchen stations and a Moroccan living room await you for a friendly introduction to Moroccan cuisine A Dada, a traditional cook, will reveal the unique secrets of dosing spices, baking and cooking. tricks of our tasty cuisine. You can enjoy the dishes you will have made on the terrace, accompanied by wines from Morocco. Reception by our French or English interpreter and introduction to the course ◊ Demonstration of Moroccan bread making ◊ Visit the bread oven and herbalist of the district where the spices come from ◊ Cooking class taught by the Dada ◊ Moroccan tea ceremony ◊ Tasting of prepared dishes with a discovery of Moroccan wines (optional)

Spend the day exploring Morocco’s vibrant spices and cuisine with a local cook in Casablanca, preparing an authentic meal in a home kitchen. This is the perfect way to get beyond the tourist trail to experience the real Moroccan culture, as you share a welcome drink, learn to find the very best produce and spices, then cook a seasonal menu with a traditional dessert. Choose between a lunch and dinner experience, and take home some of the secrets of the Moroccan kitchen.

Sit down for a rare home-cooked meal while traveling in Cairo. During this 4-hour experience, you'll get to visit a local family and learn about Middle Eastern traditions, Egyptian culture, and tasty food. This private tour is limited to 12 people or fewer and includes pickup and drop-off at your Cairo hotel.

• Do you want to know what it feels like to have wings? Knot your lines, hook the leash, launch your kite and jump on your board. Try kitesurfing and hang loose in the wind and waves! • We teach you how to kite and how to kite in a safe way. With us you will be up on the board and riding in no time! We run lessons every day of the year as long as the wind is blowing.

We are a riad, the old moroccan familiar home in the medina. Walking inside a riad it's like a flashback in the moroccan tradition. Thanks to our cooking experience our guests will go the traditional Mellah cover market where we will buy all the ingredients for our cooking lesson and like in a traditional moroccan family we will cook together with our chef Aicha and they will discover the secrets of moroccan kitchen and culture. On request e have gluten free and vegan options After maximum 1 week our chef they will receive all the recipes by mail

Our mission is to provide an unforgettable experience for our students. From communication to follow up after you leave, our goal is for you to enjoy every moment. Our team wants you loving surf as much as we do! CHILL OUT, SURF AND SOAK IN THE VIBE!

Learn to prepare delicious Moroccan cuisine in the beauty of a restored palace. This cooking class at Palais Amani begins with a visit to a traditional souk in the medina to purchase ingredients and taste local treats. Return to the Palais for a rooftop cooking class. Enjoy your lunch or dinner in the lush palace gardens.

Explore the wine-growing areas of Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek on this full-day tour of the Cape Winelands. Visit wineries young and old, allowing you to experience a good variety of local wines and vintners. Not only is your guide a professional sommelier, he’s a photographer and birdwatcher extraordinaire who’s happy to share knowledge about the region.

I am an Alliance certified (Prem Flow Yoga) and experienced yoga teacher. I also have a background in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Yoga dedicated to Women. My classes are both dynamic and yin yoga asanas in a joyful vinyasa style. Besides, having settled in Marrakech more than 15 years ago, I love to share my passion and my knowledge of the Red City with travellers! At last, the whole experience will be hosted in a lovely authentic Riad, giving a Moroccan flavour to this wellness half-day.