Tasting Morocco at Amal Center75

This is a 3-hour cooking journey at the Amal Women's Cooperative Center, led by the talented Nora Fitzgerald Belahcen. This experience celebrates Moroccan cuisine in an empowering and inclusive atmosphere, offering hands-on experience in preparing traditional Moroccan snacks using aromatic spices and fresh, local ingredients. As you explore the various spices used in Moroccan cuisine, you'll gain insight into the cultural significance of each dish. Start with basic dish preparation and cook over charcoal, while ensuring the fire's intensity with bellows. As the dishes cook, indulge in a tea ceremony, where hosts discuss the Amal Center's mission to empower women and answer guests' questions about Morocco. The experience culminates in a communal dining session, where you'll savor the flavors of your creations and engage with the Amal team, learning more about their impactful and inspiring work.

What sets this experience apart is the combination of gastronomic delight and social empowerment. Amal Center is a cooking school that aspires to be a haven of hope and opportunity for marginalized women. Learning to cook traditional Moroccan classics like tajine, couscous or pastilla under Nora and her team's guidance and with the assistance of the women who train at the Center is deeply enriching, providing insight into the subtleties of Moroccan cuisine and culture. The atmosphere is full of warmth and camaraderie: a unique blend of culinary education and cultural immersion, with the cooperative dedicated to supporting and training disadvantaged women. Reviews from past participants frequently highlight the transcendental gastronomic experience, the beauty of the setting, and the inspiring stories of the women who lead the classes. This experience is much more than a cooking class; it's an opportunity to support an empowering women’s initiative in Morocco.

Nora Fitzgerald Belahcen, a social entrepreneur who founded the Amal Center, brings passion and expertise to the kitchen, making every session enlightening and enjoyable.

Comfortable attire suitable for cooking, and a hearty appetite!