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About From Seed to Plate
Begin your Lehna Oasis Culinary Excursion and step into the heart of southern Morocco with a unique cultural experience through the Oasis Women’s Tour in Agadir Lehna. Departing from Tata, this immersive journey invites you to share a day in the life of Saharan women, where generations of culinary tradition come to life. Begin your visit in the lush oasis of Agadir Lehna and meet the women of the local association, guardians of ancestral skills. You’ll join a hands-on workshop to prepare multi-grain couscous from scratch, learn how to make curdled milk, and shape traditional bread baked in clay ovens.
After savoring your own homemade couscous during a shared lunch, continue the day with a Saharan tea ceremony, where the slow, poetic ritual of tea preparation reflects deep-rooted hospitality. You’ll also explore the henna plant, cultivated in the region, and learn the art of henna tattooing from skilled local women. This tour is a celebration of flavors, heritage, and feminine solidarity—an authentic, enriching road trip unlike any other.
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Highlights
– Discover the authentic oasis of Agadir Lehna near Tata and immerse yourself in Saharan culture – Meet local women and explore ancestral culinary traditions passed down through generations – Enjoy a unique cultural experience combining gastronomy, hospitality, and rural heritage
Activities
– Take part in a hands-on cooking workshop (couscous, traditional bread, curdled milk) – Share a homemade lunch and experience a traditional Saharan tea ceremony – Discover henna cultivation and learn the basics of henna art in a peaceful oasis setting
08:00 AM : Departure from Tata to the Agadir Lehna oasis and visit to the women’s association. You will have the opportunity to witness the traditional preparation of couscous semolina by the women of the Agadir Lehna association.Â
10:00 AM : Start of the workshop on the preparation of multicereal couscous. You will have hands-on experience and prepare your meal following the demonstrations of an oasis woman. You will also observe the preparation of curdled milk, which is traditionally served alongside couscous.Â
12:00 PM : Introduction to bread dough preparation and baking in the traditional bread oven.
12:30 PM : Lunch with the multicereal couscous prepared by the women and the participants.
14:30 PM: Saharan tea preparation ceremony.Â
15:00 PM : Discover the henna plant, widely cultivated in the Saharan region. Introduction to the art of henna tattooing by Saharan women.Â
