In a nutshell

Did you ever think that you'd be cooking an authentic Tunisian couscous with a family of local farmers? Today, they await you at the Mjez el Beb farm, for a lesson in cooking and daily rural life: after a trip to the city market, where the local people meet, they will reveal the secrets to preparing, cooking and savoring this typical recipe.

Main stops

Sightseeing coach tour of the Medjerda Valley to Mjez el Beb
Village market
Tunisian cooking lesson with a family of farmers and lunch on the farm

The programme

There are some dishes that are a distillation of the culture of a people: today you'll get a taste of this side of Tunisia, living and cooking alongside a family from Mjez el Beb.
The master of the house, who is also your guide, will be there awaiting your arrival, to reveal the authentic Tunisia, amid typical views and interesting anecdotes: first, he will show you the Medjerda river valley, one of the greenest and most fertile in the country, and then you'll make your way to the city market, where you'll meet local people as you browse between the colorful stalls.
As soon as you arrive at the farm, you are plunged into rural life, among the rows of olive trees and animals scampering around the farmyard. But it's already time for your private lesson in traditional Tunisian cooking!
The farmers will show you how to work the durum wheat semolina with water to make the grains of couscous, and then how to prepare the typical sauce made from tomatoes, spicy “harissa” and vegetables, served with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Little secrets that you can take home with you!
Finally, it's time for lunch: tell the truth, have you ever tasted a couscous like this?

Good to know

This is one of the most popular experiences so book early.
Before booking the excursion or once on board, contact the excursion office to check the availability of vegetarian or gluten-free dishes and to report any food intolerances.