Moroccan Cooking Workshops in Lexington, Kentucky
Cook, taste and discover Moroccan traditions in a hands-on experience led by Oumi herself.
Small groups make room for participation, questions, sensory cues, stories and the details that rarely fit inside a written recipe.
Next atelier
This month's Atelier is now open for pre-booking. Join the session!
Moroccan Celebration Dishes
La Bonne Vie: 1060 Chinoe Rd #108, Lexington, KY 40502.
Explore the world of Oumi's Atelier
Only one Atelier runs each month — these are themes we're excited to explore in upcoming sessions.
Moroccan Celebration Dishes
Explore dishes connected to gathering, generosity and the Moroccan table on special occasions.
Moroccan Bread & Breakfast Traditions
Discover the breads, accompaniments and rhythms that make a Moroccan breakfast its own experience.
Couscous: The Moroccan Art of Sharing
Go beyond the recipe to understand the techniques, textures and social meaning around one of Morocco's defining dishes.
Moroccan Tea & Hospitality
Learn how mint tea, presentation and gestures of welcome turn a drink into an expression of hospitality.
More than a cooking class.
Oumi has spent a lifetime cooking by instinct, memory and sensory judgment. Atelier is a way to make some of that knowledge visible: how a dough should feel, what a sauce should look like, when an aroma tells you a dish is ready.
The experience combines cooking with tasting, stories and Moroccan hospitality — because the food makes more sense when the culture around it is part of the lesson.
How the monthly Atelier works
Because Oumi's Atelier only runs once a month, booking works a little differently than a typical class
Pre-book
Reserve a place for the following month's Atelier before the exact date is announced.
Group forms
We collect pre-bookings until the minimum of 6 participants is reached.
Date announced
Oumi's Legacy confirms one date and time for that month's session.
You confirm
Confirm your attendance, or receive a full refund if the date doesn't work for you.
Hands-On
You cook alongside Oumi — not a demonstration you watch from a distance.
Taste Together
The session ends the way a Moroccan meal should — shared, around the table.
Meet Oumi
Kept deliberately small so everyone gets real time with Oumi.
Oumi's Atelier FAQ
Do I need cooking experience?
No particular level of cooking experience is required unless a specific Atelier says otherwise. The workshops are designed as hands-on small-group experiences.
How many people attend an Atelier?
A session requires at least 6 participants to be confirmed and is limited to a maximum of 9 participants.
What is the minimum age?
The current minimum participant age is 16. Oumi's Atelier involves heat, sharp tools and normal kitchen risks.
How does pre-booking work?
You pre-book the following month's Atelier before the exact date is confirmed. Once the minimum number of participants is reached, Oumi's Legacy announces one date and time and asks pre-booked participants to confirm or decline.
What if the announced date does not work for me?
You may decline the announced date within the response period and receive a full refund, according to the Atelier Booking Instructions & Terms and Conditions.
What happens if the minimum group size is not reached?
If the minimum is not reached, the session is cancelled and pre-booked participants are fully refunded.
Where is the workshop held?
The Atelier takes place in Lexington, Kentucky. The exact venue is provided with the workshop details once confirmed.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
Tell us about relevant allergies or dietary requirements during pre-booking. Oumi's Legacy will review whether the session can reasonably accommodate them; the environment is not allergen-free.
Can I book a private Atelier for my own group?
Private-group requests can be discussed with Oumi's Legacy, but availability and format are subject to confirmation.
Will I receive recipes or workshop materials?
What is provided can vary by Atelier theme. Any recipes or workshop materials shared are for personal use and remain subject to the Atelier terms.