Our review
Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid, on the same street as the Palais de la Bahia, this grand 19th-century riad tells the story of Moroccan cuisine dish by dish: spices, utensils, regional recipes, and the tea ritual. It's not just about looking: the visit often begins with mint tea and lightly sweet pastries that set the tone.
The real highlight is the workshops with a twist: in about two hours, you prepare zaalouk, a Moroccan salad, and chicken tajine with preserved lemons and olives, sometimes a pastilla au lait, before tasting everything in the courtyard. The restaurant and the local products shop make it a calm pause in the middle of the medina, whether you're visiting as a couple, with family, or with friends. In October 2026, the museum hosts portfolio readings from the Marrakech Photography Encounters and the "Tombouctou" exhibition by Cynthia Cooper.
Know this: the workshop can move quickly, and by late afternoon the team is scarce—prefer a morning or early afternoon slot. And keep some time for the shop before heading back out onto the street.



