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Cooking Classes in Madaba: Discover the Rich Flavors of Jordanian Cuisine
Jordanian cuisine is an essential part of the country’s cultural identity, offering a delicious variety of dishes that attract food lovers from around the world. While many visitors enjoy Jordanian food in local restaurants, an even more immersive experience is learning to prepare these dishes firsthand. If you’re interested in exploring Jordan's rich culinary traditions, our Cooking Classes in Madaba offer an unforgettable way to connect with the food and culture of this remarkable region.
What Are the Cooking Classes in Madaba?
The Cooking Classes in Madaba are a fun and interactive way to dive into the heart of Jordanian cuisine. These classes are designed like masterclasses, where a local cook or chef demonstrates how to prepare some of the most famous dishes of Arab cuisine. Participants are not just observers — they get hands-on experience, cooking the dishes themselves in a guided, friendly, and engaging atmosphere.
At the end of the session, you’ll be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor, savoring the freshly prepared meals. It’s the perfect alternative to a regular lunch or dinner, combining cooking, learning, and tasting all in one delightful experience.
Popular Dishes You May Prepare:
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Maklouba: A layered dish made with rice, vegetables, and meat, often served upside down.
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Mensaf: Jordan's national dish, featuring lamb cooked in a rich yogurt sauce, served with rice and pine nuts.
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Fasoliyeh: A comforting white bean stew.
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Bazelleh: A dish with fresh green beans and lamb.
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Baba Ghanoush: A smoky eggplant dip, typically served with pita bread.
These dishes vary depending on the day, the season, and the supplier, ensuring a fresh and seasonal cooking experience.
Where to Take Cooking Classes in Madaba
Madaba, known for its rich history and Arab traditions, is the perfect setting for cooking classes in Jordan. It is a city where ancient customs and modern culture coexist harmoniously. Madaba’s unique blend of Christian and Arab cultures offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere for visitors.
With Jordan Horizons Tours, you can book cooking classes in Madaba that provide not only a professional cooking experience but also a deeper connection to the people and culture of Jordan. Our classes offer a cozy, home-like environment, where you’ll experience not just the cuisine but also the hospitality and lifestyle of Jordanians.
What’s Included in the Classes?
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Cooking Lesson: Expert chefs guide you through every step of preparing your dish, from chopping ingredients to serving the finished product.
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Ingredients & Utensils: All necessary ingredients and kitchen tools are provided. You’ll have everything you need to recreate these dishes at home.
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Hands-On Cooking: You’ll participate in every part of the cooking process, ensuring an authentic experience.
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Market Visit (Optional): Depending on the supplier’s flexibility, some classes include a visit to a local market to pick out fresh ingredients for your meal.
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Transportation: Jordan Horizons Tours can arrange private transportation to and from the cooking location for a stress-free experience.
Why Choose Cooking Classes in Madaba?
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Cultural Immersion: Not only will you learn to cook, but you’ll also immerse yourself in Jordanian culture and hospitality.
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Intimate and Personal: Unlike larger cooking schools, the classes in Madaba offer a more personal, home-like setting, giving you the chance to connect with locals and experience the warmth of Jordanian traditions.
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Learn From Experts: The chefs are skilled professionals who are passionate about sharing the rich culinary traditions of Jordan.
Book Your Cooking Class Today
Whether you’re an experienced cook or a complete beginner, our cooking classes in Madaba offer something for everyone. It’s a great way to learn about Jordanian cuisine, meet local people, and have a memorable culinary adventure.
Contact Jordan Horizons Tours to get more details about prices, group options, and additional information. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to bring a taste of Jordan back home with you!
Tour Booking Conditions
: 1-Minimum time for booking Day Trips of in Jordan, last minute booking and Availability of JHT team. DT
-(A). For day tours in Jordan, we will accept reservation requests up to 48 hour before tour commencement date (Please consider weekends, official holidays and office hours indicated below). -(B). Our tour consultants are typically reachable during office hours only: Sun – Thu 10:00-18:00 (Jordan Time: GMT+3). In cases of emergencies, you can reach our team through our main mobile contact shown on our website anytime any day, (or if in contact with you a tour consultant already, you would have their specific contact info directly). -(C). Please consider Weekend in Jordan is Fri-Sat. Official National Holidays & Religious Holidays include but not limited to: Easter, Eids, Labor Day, Christmas, New Year’s Eve…etc. - (D). Knowledge and recommendations: Booking last minute can be a bit of a double-edged sword when it comes to travel. While the spontaneity can add an exciting edge to your plans, it's important to consider that the availability of services might be limited and the quality of services can be compromised. While we'll do our best to accommodate your preferences, it's worth keeping in mind that securing the most sought-after services may be a bit more challenging. Planning in advance not only secures the best options but also ensures a smoother and more enjoyable journey, allowing you to make the most of your travel experience without the constraints that last-minute bookings might bring.
: 2. Quotation and Rates for This Tour (Day Trip in Jordan)
Please review the quoted rates for these day tours, which have been calculated accordingly. For detailed pricing, refer to Pricing – View Full Pricing under the General section of our website, or contact us directly to receive the rate for the requested tour.
Please note that “Without hotel accommodation” refers specifically to day trip rates, as overnight accommodation is not required.
: 3. Online Booking and How to Book This Tour (Day Trip in Jordan)
(A) You may book this tour online through our website or contact us by email for assistance.
(B) Online Bookings: When booking online, full payment is required at the time of booking, regardless of the travel date. An automated email will be sent immediately after payment to confirm receipt.
Please note that online bookings are not confirmed until a personalized confirmation email is sent by a member of our reservations team, typically within 24–48 hours of receiving the booking. While we strive to display accurate availability, in rare cases simultaneous bookings may occur and the website may not reflect real-time availability.
: 4. Amendments or Cancellation by JHT
In very rare circumstances, Jordan Horizons Tours (JHT) reserves the right to amend or cancel a booking in the following cases:
(A) Last-minute bookings made within less than 24 hours of the requested travel date.
(B) When a personalized written confirmation email has not been issued by a member of our reservations team. This may occur if contact is made outside working hours, during weekends, national, religious, or other applicable holidays (including Easter, Eid holidays, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve).
(C) In cases of missing or incomplete guest information, where certain details are required to process or operate the booking.
(D) JHT also reserves the right to amend or cancel the tour or itinerary due to service requirements, road or weather conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. Any significant amendment or cancellation will be communicated to customers in writing. JHT cannot be held responsible for services that cannot be provided due to the unavailability of a specific component caused by such circumstances.
(E) Please note that refunds will be applied where applicable if JHT exercises its right to cancel a booking as outlined above.
: 1. Excursions and Activities – Terms, Conditions & Payments
(A) Before and during your tour with Jordan Horizons Tours (JHT), we may provide information about optional activities and excursions in Jordan offered by third-party operators. As these services are operated by independent suppliers, JHT is not involved in their operation and cannot guarantee the accuracy of information relating to such activities beyond our control.
(B) JHT does not guarantee the availability or operation of any optional excursion or activity provided by an independent third party, nor that it will operate as advertised. JHT disclaims any liability in relation to such activities or excursions.
(C) All optional excursions and activities are subject to the supplier’s own terms and conditions and to circumstances such as service requirements, road or weather conditions, or other unforeseen events.
(D) If you choose to include an optional excursion within your Jordan tour package booked with us, it will be added to your original booking, and payment may be made directly to JHT.
(E) If the supplier is unable to operate the excursion for any reason (including service requirements, road or weather conditions, or unforeseen circumstances), you will receive a refund for that specific excursion.
: 2. When These Tours Can Be Booked or Added to Your Jordan Tour Package
(A) These tours are only available for booking if a Jordan tour package has already been booked or is being booked with us, and the tour is added to that package. Standalone booking of these tours is not available unless you have already booked, or are in the process of booking, a Jordan tour package.
(B) If you are traveling independently in Jordan (for example, with a rental car and without a tour package), you may contact the local suppliers directly to arrange these tours on your own.
: 3. Booking in Advance or Booking Once You Are in Jordan
(A) Some optional tours cannot be booked in advance and are available only upon arrival in Jordan. Examples include camel riding in Petra and Wadi Rum, golf carts in Petra, Petra by Night, Petra Kitchen, Beit Sitti, and certain optional tours in Aqaba. These activities can be arranged by your driver or guide, and payment is made directly to the driver or the service supplier.
(B) Other optional tours must be booked in advance, such as hot air balloon rides, horse riding in Petra or Wadi Rum, guided tours in Petra, jeep tours or trekking in Wadi Rum, and hiking tours with guides in Dana. These activities are subject to the supplier’s terms and conditions, as well as availability, service requirements, road or weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances.
Pro Tip: Some activities and excursions require a minimum number of participants to operate. Even if an excursion is provisionally confirmed well in advance, it may be cancelled by the supplier closer to the date if the minimum number is not met or if weather or safety conditions make it unsafe to operate.
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