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During a cooking class at the La Sultana Hotel in Marrakesh, the intricacies of tagine cooking were demystified. The hotel offers modern amenities while maintaining the allure of old Moroccan charm, making it an ideal base for culinary adventures.

Historical Context of the Tagine

The origins of the tagine's iconic shape are intertwined with the history of the Amazigh (Berbers), the indigenous people of Northern Africa. Linguistic studies suggest the term "tagine" may derive from ancient Greek, highlighting the cross-cultural influences that shape Moroccan culinary language.