Question 1

Can vegans do a Moroccan cooking class at Riad Vendôme?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chef Naima offers a fully vegan Moroccan menu: vegetable tagine, Zaalouk, Taktouka, stuffed courgettes, Moroccan mint tea. All dishes are 100% plant-based — no dairy, no honey, no hidden animal products. Price: €48/person. Book via WhatsApp mentioning "vegan".

Question 2

Is the Moroccan cooking class gluten-free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Moroccan tagines are naturally gluten-free. Couscous is substituted with quinoa or rice. Bastilla can be prepared without pastry. Bread is replaced with gluten-free flatbread. Just inform Chef Naima at booking — 24h notice needed to source ingredients.

Question 3

Is the cooking class halal?

Accepted Answer

All cooking at Riad Vendôme uses 100% halal-certified ingredients sourced daily from the Marrakech medina. No alcohol is ever used in cooking. No special request needed — all classes are halal by default.

Question 4

How much does the dietary-adapted cooking class cost?

Accepted Answer

The price is the same for all dietary versions: €48/person (3-hour class including the full meal). No extra charge for vegan, gluten-free, nut-free or mixed dietary groups. For the Spa + Cooking Day Pass: €97/person (hammam + massage + cooking class).

Question 5

What if some guests are vegan and others are not?

Accepted Answer

Chef Naima prepares parallel dishes simultaneously — a lamb tagine for non-vegans and a vegetable tagine for vegans, using the same techniques. Everyone cooks and eats together. No extra charge for mixed dietary groups.

Question 6

How do I book a cooking class with dietary requirements?

Accepted Answer

Contact Eric via WhatsApp (+212 600 608 608) and list your dietary requirements. Chef Naima needs 24 hours notice to source specific ingredients. All dietary adaptations are included in the standard price of €48/person.

Question 7

Can guests from the US and Canada join the cooking class?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The class is led by Chef Naima with full English translation by Éric, the owner, so it suits English-speaking guests from the US and Canada. There are no non-stop flights from the United States; from New York allow about 8 to 9 hours via Casablanca on Royal Air Maroc, and Canada has a seasonal non-stop from Montreal to Casablanca. Most North American guests take the class during a few-day stay at the riad.