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A Moroccan Birthday - Party Marrakech

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We waited for the guests with anticipation, will they come? they are a bit late? We are in Morocco I told myself and then to order 10 cars pulled up at the same time. The party began. My daughter had a wonderful Birthday party this weekend. It was a perfect day, the weather not scorching hot so that all the little girls could enjoy the pool. I managed to make her a Barbie Birthday cake, which I must confess, I am a little impressed with myself for pulling it off. Luckily the Barbie was a cheap imitation so we didn't have to cut off her legs, just pulled them off and put them in the cutlery draw for later. Making the fondant icing was a tall order but we pulled it off! you cannot buy it pre-made in Morocco. The Marrakech Birthday was made complete with camels, belly dancing and desert nomad, plus of course chocolate fondue. The perfect day was finished off with a lovely full moon full of Eastern Promise.

Moroccan Cooking - Zamzam Riad

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Returned from the market. Guests choose what they would like to cook. Todays menu was chicken tagine with olives and preserved lemons and a selection of Moroccan salads. Moroccan salads are usually cooked. The array of spices for todays recipes. Katie carefully taking notes! The finale, a delicious lunch on the sun terrace washed down with a lovely Moroccan Rose!

Moroccan Cooking Classes - Zamzam Marrakech

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I thought you might like to see some photos of the local markets in the Medina. They might not look much but the fruit and veg is seasonal and prolific. It is so fresh. I decided to tag along with some clients and the wonderful Sadir who does our cooking classes at Zamzam. You can either go to the market and buy everything as these two did or just do the class in the riad. Gorgeous baby gem lettuces on beds of celery, parsley, coriander and blow your head off radishes. These wonderful lemons with the belly buttons are fantastic for cooking they are less acidic than the normal ones and have a deeper flavour. I think it is facinating seeing all the produce and spices. For more info on these classes, contact us at Zamzam