Exotic, exotic, exotic. With its fountains, arches and abundance of fragrant orange and lemon trees, the "House of Green Mint" is as much a sanctuary as the genuine oasis in which it resides — the exclusive, lush Palmeraie, home to more than 150,000 palm trees in the desert just outside the walls of Marrakech. Along with treating guests to a luxury palazzo experience, this traditional villa is used throughout the year for Moroccan cooking classes taught by Rhode School of Cuisine. Emphasis is on locally produced fresh ingredients (plenty of saffron and cinnamon), as well as regional history, culture and religion. Lessons are taught in a customized demonstration kitchen or al fresco, weather permitting.