Join us this September for a magical evening of spice, warmth and indulgence with Dinner in Marrakech — a decadent dinner celebrating the rich, sun-drenched flavours of Moroccan cuisine. Begin with a cocktail and gorgeous canapés that awaken the senses, followed by three sumptuous courses inspired by the vibrant souks and secret courtyards of the Red City. Think fragrant tagines, cinnamon-kissed couscous, preserved lemons, smoky aubergine, fresh bread, jewel-like dates, slow-cooked lamb, honey-soaked feta and crispy pastry — each dish a love letter to the tastes and textures of North Africa. This is more than dinner; it’s an escape to Marrakech for the night. Seats are limited — come hungry.
The menu is inspired by a gorgeous trip I took to Marrakech earlier this year, my third time visiting Morocco, and I can’t wait to share the stories and inspiration behind the menu.
I’ll be hosting this supper club in the beautiful Mother of the Woods Retreat. Located between Saintfield and Lisburn this is a gorgeous Georgian house and retreat centre owned and run by Essential Nature Yoga.
Dinner in Marrakech @ Mother of the Woods Retreat
Friday 26th & Saturday 27th September 2025
On arrival:
Moroccan mojito with mint, lime & rose syrup
Cumin spiced beef kofte with tomato dipping sauce
Crispy fried feta with rosemary & chilli honey
To start:
Roasted carrot pastila with chermoula sauce, seasonal salad leaves and pickled blackberries
The main event:
Lamb tagine with squash, apricots & prunes and fried almonds
Baby potato, preserved lemon & green olive tagine
Couscous with cinnamon, raisins, herbs and chickpeas
Zaalouk - spiced aubergine salad
Marrakech tagine bread
For pudding:
Butter fried dates with cinnamon ice cream,
crispy katafi pastry and pistachios
Served with Moroccan mint tea
The drinks: This event is BYO. Please bring a bottle (or more) of your favourite tipple. A welcome drink will be provided on arrival and there will be still water kept topped up on the tables all evening.
The time: 7pm on Friday 26th or Saturday 27th September 2025. If you are planning on booking a taxi or organising a lift we’d suggest organising that for 10.30pm.
The place: Mother of the Woods Retreat, 31 Back Road, Cargacreevy, Lisburn , BT27 6TR (please see the event confirmation email for full details on how to find the venue - but DO NOT go to the Back Road in Drumbo)
The cost: £55 per person (includes booking fees), for a three-course menu plus a few extras.
Keeping warm: This event will be hosted inside the beautiful dining spaces at Mother of the Woods. Weather permitting we may light the firepit at the end of the evening so please bring an extra layer or two to keep you cosy during around the fire pit.
Seating: You will be seated with other guests. If you are not comfortable sitting with other people then please do not book tickets as unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to seat groups separately.
Dietary Requirements: This menu is suitable for vegetarians & vegans/dairy free. Unfortunately we can’t cater for gluten free guests this time. For all other dietary requirements just let us know when you book and we’ll try our absolute best to accommodate you.
Cancellation Policy: We have recently updated our cancellation policy and we now charge an administrative fee for cancellations up to one week in advance of the event. If you cancel less than one week before the event we cannot offer a refund unless we can resell your tickets. All tickets are transferable if you can find another guest to come in your place. For full details of our cancellation policy please click here.
