Cooking local food with spices in the Middle East

[johngs]

I am writing a cook book on spices and will be visiting The Lebanon, Turkey, Syria and Morocco for the research in May. I wanted to know if anyone had any suggestions for really excellent local cooks who would be up for doing some cooking lessons with me.
I am after the best fresh simple food and from experience it’s always cooked n the home.
Thanks
John

[markwillenbrock]

You are very welcome to come and stay in Fes and cook with our housekeeper, Arlia, who has become something of a minor local legend!

[anonymoose]

I can testify that her food was some of the best that I had in Morocco!

[johngs]

thanks i will let you know when i have got my dates confirmed and you can see if your about! thanks so much
john