Association Amal - Women Training Center and Moroccan Restaurant, Social initiative restaurant in Gueliz, Marrakesh, Morocco.
Association Amal is a training center with an attached Moroccan restaurant in the Gueliz district of Marrakesh. Women work in a functioning kitchen daily, preparing meals for guests while acquiring practical culinary and hospitality skills.
The center was founded as a vocational training program to support women through practical work and education. Since its establishment, it has helped many Moroccan women develop professional skills and later find employment in kitchens throughout the country.
The restaurant serves dishes following regional Moroccan traditions prepared by experienced cooks. The meals reflect authentic cooking techniques that have been passed down through generations in Moroccan households.
The restaurant is located near shops and is easy to reach while exploring the Gueliz district. Reservations are recommended, especially for lunch service, and cooking classes are available where visitors can prepare traditional recipes themselves.
Revenue from meals goes directly back into training programs, enabling women to later find work in professional kitchens. This means every meal served supports the employment prospects of Moroccan women.
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