Morocco 2026/2027- Cookery Retreats

Experience Africa like never before Join me on an enchanting culinary journey of nourishment & self love. Over the years, I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to bring people together from across the world, to share memorable experiences and unforgettable feasts. To celebrate the rich and diverse world of African cooking, culture and stories, through our cookery classes, on television, in magazines, and in my cookbook AFRICANA. “Now you can travel with me, as we cook, feast and travel, creating new memories, together.” Lerato Morocco Retreats A week of exceptional food & experiences from the Medina of Marrakesh to the Atlas Mountains. From Marrakech, The Atlas Mountains to the dessert, enjoy the experience of a lifetime with award-winning author, chef & presenter, Lerato. Filled with as much serenity as it is with adventure, our retreats and cooking holidays are inspired by Lerato’s cookbook, AFRICANA, celebrating the rich diverse foods, culture and people of this great continent. With all food, group transpiration and tours included, all you have to do is sit back and allow yourself to be inspired, nourished and transformed. ~ NEW: 22nd - 30th Oclover 2026- 9 days/8nights (Only 6 rooms left) Double Room / Single Occupancy - £4,890pp Double Room / Double Occupancy - £3,890pp (The largest room in the villa with in room bath tub & private terrace overlooking the pool & gardens) Queen Room / Single Occupancy - £5,390pp Queen Room / Double Occupancy - £4,390pp (Max. 10 guests for our group retreats) ~ NEW: 4th - 10th June 2027 - 7 days/6 nights (Only 6 rooms left) Double Room / Single Occupancy - £4,400pp Double Room / Double Occupancy - £3,400pp (The largest room in the villa with in-room bath tub & large private terrace overlooking the pool & gardens) Queen Terrace Room / Single Occupancy - £5000pp Queen Terrace Room / Double Occupancy - £4000pp (Max. 10 guests for our group retreats) Click here to check availability Click the booking tab to pay in full or make a deposit to secure your spot today and we can set up a payment plan. Be prepared to be seduced by African warmth and vibrancy as you cook with organic and local fresh produce & feast to your heart's content. From cooking with the ‘Dadas’ in Marrakesh known as expert cooks of aristocrats and meandering through the souks within the red Medina walls, exploring the wondrous lands of the Berbers in the rolling Atlas Mountains and enchanting Desserts, you will be completely enchanted by the sites, the flavours, the sounds and the people. Lerato and our team have expertly curated an unforgettable experience for you. Get ready for an experience of a lifetime! Praise for Africana ‘It is a glorious book: an education and an invitation. There is such life in its pages and such food!’ Nigella Lawson ~ Highlights of our retreat includes; Explore unique & contrasting parts of Morocco from the red city of Marrakesh, the desert of Agafay and the Atlas Mountains - Fresh organic food cooked daily. Feast at my favourite restaurants and former palaces, my trusted street foods stops, the best pâtisseries & more - Enjoy an architectural masterpiece as your home for the week in our luxurious eco-friendly Earth House with a stunning swimming pool, a sprawling villa with 180 degrees views of the Atlas Mountains - Soulful and fabulous sessions to reignite, nurture and empower you - Visit the home of our friends, the Amazigh people (known as Berbers), and experience bustling market life before cooking a feast on the mountain top - Immersive feasts & cooking classes in our private villa, in a 5-star hotel & in a Women’s Culinary Training Center which is our chosen cause to support in Morocco - Rich cultural immersion at every turn! - No lonely travellers. Fostering togetherness as well as your individual space and needs - Much more, on this unforgettable experience with like-minded people ... Memories from our previous guests "The trip of a lifetime! The food! Oh, the food! Fresh, organic and prepared to perfection! Excellent host and amazing company. Lerato thought of it all. So many different flavours teased my palate. Her team were amazing and catered to my every need. Thank you for the wonderful memories." Diunde Smith, from Bermuda "With careful attention and love on Africana Cookery Retreat, the variety of food prepared by Lerato and her team was scrumptious, and the accommodation was excellent, tucked in a secluded breathtaking location with awesome scenery. I highly recommend this cookery retreat to all. Go and explore the beauty that Africa has to offer." Emily, from London "Ghana, the food, the company all made for a great time. Everyone loved their gifts. They are asking about the food. They want me to cook some of your recipes. I loved that you chose such a beautiful and tranquil lodge. I loved the food! There wasn't anything I didn't like. The excursions gave me a good insight into the diversity of Ghana.” Marilyn, from Bermuda Our social & economic impact Through our travels, we will endeavour to give back to our host country, by empowering local people from our tour guides, cooks, and drivers to local producers such as chocolate makers, shea butter producers, organic growers and all who we work with to provide you an enriching experience. As part of our commitment, we will support a chosen charity or social cause in each location of our retreats. Time permitting, we will endeavour to visit our chosen cause or social enterprise that is making a difference in the community. Ready for your adventure? Now, all you have to do is book your place on our holiday, book your flights, prepare to travel and leave the rest to me and our amazing team to create a most memorable experience. Let us know which of the retreats you would like to join and how many people in your party. We will get back to you as soon as possible with our detailed brochure. After we confirm availability, you can book your place by paying in full or in instalments. JOIN THE WAITLIST Please see the terms & conditions here See more destinations here With our experience and network, we can also organise private retreats. Please write to info@leratofoods.com