Traditional Agadir Couscous Class with Salma
Learn how to make authentic Agadir couscous with Salma, chef at Kasbah Souss: a 4-hour experience that includes a market tour, choosing your recipe, and a tasting.
About this activity
Free cancellation
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Duration 4h
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Languages
French, English, Arabic
Minimum age
4 years
Highlights
- Homemade Agadir couscous: steamed couscous, vegetables, and your choice of meat
- Free round-trip transportation from your accommodation in Agadir
- Salma, the chef at Kasbah Souss restaurant, shares her technique
- Small group of up to 6 people, with personalized attention
- A unique setting: the Kasbah Souss and its artisans in Agadir
Full description
Steam rises gently from the couscous pot, carrying with it the aroma of ras el hanout that has been infusing the vegetables for hours. Salma welcomes you with a cup of hot mint tea: welcome to her restaurant in the Kasbah Souss, in Agadir. This Agadir couscous that you’ll prepare together is the Friday dish of Moroccan families-a patient, generous recipe passed down from mother to daughter for generations.
What to expect in the Agadir couscous class
The schedule follows the natural rhythm of the couscous, not that of a timer. Salma first takes you to the market to choose the ingredients, then guides you through each step of the preparation until the final tasting.
- Welcome with mint tea and a presentation of the couscous of the day with Salma
- Guided tour of the Agadir market to select vegetables, spices, and meat
- Preparation of the semolina: rolling by hand, steaming, aerating
- Cooking the broth and side dishes, measuring out spices with Salma
- Tasting around the table and closing tea ceremony
Your Agadir couscous, your way
There are as many versions of couscous as there are families. You choose yours at the start of the workshop: vegetarian with seasonal vegetables, with one type of meat (chicken, lamb, or beef), with two types of meat, or Agadir royal couscous, which combines several meats in a single generous serving. The steaming technique in the traditional couscous pot is the key skill Salma teaches you: fluffing the semolina by hand between rounds, measuring the water and spices without weighing them, and adjusting to taste. One key fact to remember: in traditional Moroccan cooking, the semolina goes through the couscous pot two to three times, never just once.
Who is this couscous class in Agadir for?
The class welcomes everyone: beginners, experienced cooks, families, and solo travelers. Salma’s classroom can accommodate up to 6 participants, ensuring personalized attention. Vegetarian diets are accommodated at no extra charge. To plan your culinary stay, explore all the gastronomic experiences on the Agadir page.
Tip from the team
Come with an empty stomach: the tasting is hearty, and Salma doesn’t skimp on portions. Let her know about any allergies when you book, and she’ll happily adapt the menu. To extend your culinary immersion, try the tagine cooking class at Kasbah Souss, held at the same restaurant with Salma.
Meet your artisan
Salma
Partner artisanSalma cuisine depuis l'enfance dans la tradition d'Agadir. Sa cuisine, c'est celle des familles marocaines : du temps, des produits frais du marché et des gestes transmis de mère en fille. Elle tient son restaurant à la Kasbah Souss, à 5 km au-dessus d'Agadir, où elle accueille les visiteurs de passage et les habitués depuis plusieurs années. Le couscous du vendredi est sa spécialité : semoule roulée à la main, bouillon mijoté lentement, épices dosées à l'instinct. Elle aime accueillir, partager, et quel que soit votre niveau, vous repartirez avec le geste de la vapeur et l'envie d'en refaire un chez vous.
What's included
- Guided tour of the Agadir market with Salma
- All fresh ingredients (choose from: vegetarian, meat, or royal)
- Guided by Salma in French, Arabic, or English
- Mint tea, appetizers, and a tasting of freshly prepared couscous
- Round-trip transportation between your accommodation and the Kasbah Souss
- Water bottle
Not included
- Other beverages (excluding mint tea)
- Tips (at your discretion)
Important information
What to bring
- Le rendez-vous est fixé 15 minutes avant l'heure de début. L'adresse exacte de l'atelier vous est communiquée après la réservation, et le transport aller-retour entre votre hébergement et l'atelier est inclus dans le tarif. L'atelier n'est pas accessible aux personnes en fauteuil roulant. Aucune condition physique particulière n'est requise. Les régimes végétariens sont accueillis sans supplément, et la version de couscous se choisit en début d'atelier. Les pourboires restent à la discrétion de chaque participant.