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Megan Lower

I am the director of Wanderlust Voyages and the primary point of contact for travelers. I view travel as a way to expand your world view, learning about different cultures and immersing yourself in the local experience. I'm not a fan of traveling halfway around the world (or even just across the nearest border) just to stay in familiar hotels, eat familiar food, and try to go about the cities/towns the way you would at home. Travel is about enjoying new destinations and experiences to their fullest, which means visiting local restaurants, unique accommodations, and, when possible, talking to local residents.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"All of Morocco. From Tangier to the Sahara to Marrakech, and everything in between. Whether you are looking for luxury, adventure, history, or any combination thereof, we can put together the perfect itinerary for you. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"I am a lawyer-turned-travel-expert, a journey that began with my first trip to the Sahara Desert. I was so enchanted with Morocco, and the desert region in particular, that I wanted to share it with everyone. This started the conversation with my husband, Belghit (who was born in nearby Rissani), about how we could accomplish bringing friends, family, anyone and everyone to explore the wonders of Morocco. Since then, I dove headfirst into the travel business, expanding my knowledge of both the industry and Morocco. I've already been there more times than I can count, and each time I go, I visit more accommodations, try out new activities, and seek to increase my knowledge of the country."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Oh, so many... From transportation adventures to interactions with wild animals to weather failing to cooperate, there are always things that can make travel a unique experience. However, one of the most eye-opening and unique experiences was part of that first trip to the Sahara. I went to visit the home where Belghit grew up. It was a mud-brick house part of an ancient ksar that dates back to the 1700s. Making our way through the winding path inside, cool in the dark away from the bright sun, passing by old mule stalls, a well that once served as their primary source of water, and climbing up the winding steps to bare mud rooms, each opening into a central courtyard. The kitchen still contained a daubed mud oven for baking bread and no running water. It looked like something that you would expect to be from centuries past, not a mere two decades. And yet, that's how Belghit grew up, running down the road to his family's date farm. It was an incredible experience, very eye-opening, and one I will never forget."

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Recent trip reviews for Megan

Megan, Winnie and Hassan are a winning team! ...
Morocco | Apr 24 - May 11, 2024

Marci
Marci R.
Mesa, AZ | Reviewed on May 18, 2024
Megan, Winnie and Hassan are a winning team! In the year and a half of planning it took to get this trip launched, Megan and Winnie were consistently respondent and patient through all the details and needs we had over time. Megan really listened to what I was looking for, adjusted the itinerary I had planned on my own, and provided all the sites we wanted. I can tell that she took the time to make the best itinerary for us. Winnie's ability to manage the fine details, always with a smile... Read more

Megan, Winnie and Hassan are a winning team! In the year and a half of planning it took to get this trip launched, Megan and Winnie were consistently respondent and patient through all the details and needs we had over time. Megan really listened to what I was looking for, adjusted the itinerary I had planned on my own, and provided all the sites we wanted. I can tell that she took the time to make the best itinerary for us. Winnie's ability to manage the fine details, always with a smile was greatly appreciated. I've worked with several partners of KimKim and I think this was the best of all 4.

As for Hassan, he MADE our trip. From the moment he stepped into the van, we became a mini-family. His presence and leadership made us feel well supported, protected and cared for in every way. He provided us with just the right amount of information as we travelled through the country. Both he and Lacksen were true professionals. If we needed anything, the two of them showed up in a whim. We could see that Hassan would do whatever it took to give us a satisfactory experience and in the end, it went well beyond our expectations. Truly flawless.

Minor change I'd suggest to the itinerary - give one more day to Fez and one less day in Tangier. Or cut Tangier out altogether. Going to Asilah was not worth a day; it felt like padding.

Also, for Megan - there was conflicting advice on the tipping. Winnie told us 100 per day for the driver/guide and you told us 50. The information in the guide said something else as well. I know it's up to our discretion but being consistent internally is recommended.

*The airport pickup was a mess. 4 of us had to take cabs - 2 of whom were alone in an unfamiliar country. My sister & I took a cab - even though the driver had our names. The owner of the transportation service was rude to me on the phone when I didn't ask my cab driver to turn around and go back to the airport.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Odyssee Center
Casablanca

A good place and location for landing in Morocco. Close to the market.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Would have wanted to be closer to better food options
Staff
Very nice
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Maison Arabe Hotel
Marrakech

FANTASTIC! We loved the historical nature of it, the warm pool, and the spa as well. Beautiful, serene courtyard.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Located right near the main square in the medina.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Perle D'Eau
Essaouira

2/4 rooms had toilets overflowing. The room overlooking the ocean was fantastic but the rest of the rooms were not as nice. One person had to stay up very late so the plumber could finish working on the toilet. The hotel seemed a little sad. BUT, great location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Ksar Ighnda
Asfalou
Kasbah Mohayut
Merzouga

Our room was too small - we could not open our luggage all the way b/c there was no space.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Paradis Du Sahara
Merzouga

Loved the music at night, the food was delicious and the team serving us were very kind and friendly. We had the "royal tent" so I can't complain much. The water in the sinks was brown as was the water in the shower but we chalked it up to being in the desert.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palais Faraj Suites & Spa
Fès

STUNNING - a spot out of a Conde Neste magazine. Clean, friendly, and GORGEOUS from the recent remodel. No pool to use.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Radisson Blu Casablanca City Center
Casablanca

Awful hotel - my sheet had blood stains on it, the air conditioner didn't work even after the repairman left, and the food was not good. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Journey into a Luxury Sahara Camp
Journey into a Luxury Sahara Camp
Erg Chebbi Dunes
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ouarzazate to Erg Chebbi
Ouarzazate to Erg Chebbi
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour Fes with a Private Guide
Tour Fes with a Private Guide
Fes

The tour guide was perfect for Fez - he was intellectual and very proud of his city. It felt a bit like a shopping tour more than a historical tour so I would see if the tourists FIRST want shopping. Sometimes he didn't read the group - we were tired and so there was some information overload in the end.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour Marrakech with a private guide
Tour Marrakech with a private guide
Marrakesh

Ismael was the best guide on our tour - fun, friendly, brilliant, knew just how much information to share.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hassan II Mosque
Hassan II Mosque
Morocco

Beautiful mosque - very interesting. Tour was too large to hear the guide.

Quality of Experience
Merzouga to Fes the Atlas Mountains
Merzouga to Fes the Atlas Mountains
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cooking Class
Cooking Class
Morocco

OUTSTANDING in every way. One of the best parts of our trip. The women who led the class were wonderful and guided us with smiles the whole time. It felt like the setting was a magical paradise. Of course, the food was delicious!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Chefchaouen (guided)
Explore Chefchaouen (guided)
Chefchaouen

I could not understand this guide's English and he gave vague answers to many questions.

Explore Tangier & Asilah
Explore Tangier & Asilah
Tangier

I learned very little about Tangier from this guide. We had to pull information out of her. Most of the time she was on her phone and taking selfies. Sweet but immature and I would sadly not use her again but I hope you choose another female guide in the future.

Quality of Experience
Dinner with a local family
Dinner with a local family
Morocco

This did not happen but Hassan was kind enough to have us over at his family's home where we had lunch.

Local specialist: Megan Lower

Fantastic trip of Morocco - First time with Kimkim
Morocco | Apr 17 - Apr 23, 2024

Sanjay
Sanjay G.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 17, 2024
Our trip to Morocco planned by Megan was absolutely fantastic. In fact, totally exceeded our expectations. Megan customized our entire trip very carefully and thoughtfully keeping in mind both our needs and wishes. We had an excellent driver, Abraham Amdyaze, who was very respectul and courteous and happily took care of our small to big requirements. We highly recommend him. All the riyads/hotels were magnificient in each of the cities of Casblanca, Chefchaouen, Fes and Marrakesh we... Read more

Our trip to Morocco planned by Megan was absolutely fantastic. In fact, totally exceeded our expectations. Megan customized our entire trip very carefully and thoughtfully keeping in mind both our needs and wishes. We had an excellent driver, Abraham Amdyaze, who was very respectul and courteous and happily took care of our small to big requirements. We highly recommend him. All the riyads/hotels were magnificient in each of the cities of Casblanca, Chefchaouen, Fes and Marrakesh we visited. We had great time in each of these cities and learned about them through our local tour guides who were very knowledegable and professional. We cannot thank Megan and her team of Kimkim enough and highlty recommend them if you are travelling in a new country .

Local specialist: Megan Lower

Morocco - First time with Kimkim
Morocco | Apr 26 - May 4, 2024

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Seth B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 14, 2024
Guides were overall good.
Youssef for hiking was excellent. The mountain trek up and down was as expected and invitatione to his house for a dinner and breakfast was a great experience.
Hot air balloon was fun and as advertised.
Tours in Marrakesh with Ishmael were also solid. Kind of ran out of items towards the end as I wasn't particularly interested in making any purchases of the items at places we stopped at.
Really enjoyed the stop at Volubilis, it was a hurried tour but still met...
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Guides were overall good.
Youssef for hiking was excellent. The mountain trek up and down was as expected and invitatione to his house for a dinner and breakfast was a great experience.
Hot air balloon was fun and as advertised.
Tours in Marrakesh with Ishmael were also solid. Kind of ran out of items towards the end as I wasn't particularly interested in making any purchases of the items at places we stopped at.
Really enjoyed the stop at Volubilis, it was a hurried tour but still met expectations.
Fez top and tour went well too, similar to Marrakesh.
Chefchaouen was a great stop and glad I did spend a day there even unguided. Would have probably preferred to do 2 days there and maybe just 1 in Fes.

Driver (Ahmed) performed his job ok, no major issues.

Overall the Riads were good but there were issues.
Had an issue with the 2nd one in Marrakesh (Des Trois Palais) as they did not have me on the list to check-in and had to wait about 2 hours for them to have my room ready. Also did not like the one in Fes. It was not the same Riad as in description (Dar Tresor), but was Dar Chrifa. Smallest room I had in entire trip was in at the top of building (4th floor) - smaller than the mountain gite. Was next to the terrace; 3 separate times in 2 days I had people pounding on my door to enter the terrace. It is not marked and is very dark there. Do not book a single at that location, the other rooms were massive compared to that.

Local specialist: Megan Lower

I cannot say enough good things! Fabulous trip!
Morocco | Apr 25 - May 3, 2024

Lisa
Lisa G.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 09, 2024

I cannot say enough good things about Megan and her team. They were super responsive, planned a wonderful trip, and made things completely effortless for us. I not only highly recommend them, but plan on using them again on my next trip!

Local specialist: Megan Lower

Fantastic trip with Wanderlust Voyages!
Morocco | Apr 25 - Apr 30, 2024

Denise
Denise L.
Phoenix, AZ | Reviewed on May 07, 2024
Megan and Winnie at Wanderlust Voyages were amazing to work with. Megan helped me plan the most fantastic - and personalized - trip through Morocco. Everything went smoothly throughout the trip. My driver Ibrahim was terrific. Always on time, a safe driver, and a great person! I didn't ask for much in regard to guided tours but the one guide I did have, in Fes, was also great. Very knowledgeable and provided a tour that matched my interests. There were absolutely no issues with any of... Read more

Megan and Winnie at Wanderlust Voyages were amazing to work with. Megan helped me plan the most fantastic - and personalized - trip through Morocco. Everything went smoothly throughout the trip. My driver Ibrahim was terrific. Always on time, a safe driver, and a great person! I didn't ask for much in regard to guided tours but the one guide I did have, in Fes, was also great. Very knowledgeable and provided a tour that matched my interests. There were absolutely no issues with any of the arrangements provided by Wanderlust Voyages. I will recommend them to anyone who wants to travel in Morocco - and I do highly recommend traveling in Morocco!

Local specialist: Megan Lower

Just wow!
Morocco | Apr 16 - Apr 25, 2024

Barbara
Barbara C.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 28, 2024
This was every bit the amazing trip I thought it would be. From the careful attention of my driver, Ibrahim, who could not have been nicer or more helpful, to the great dars and riads I stayed it with their lovely staff to the wide range of tours and sights and experiences - this trip had it all. Megan was incredibly responsive in the planning stages and really helped me craft a once-in-a-lifetime trip. I've never known a travel agency so keen to help you create the trip of your dreams. It... Read more

This was every bit the amazing trip I thought it would be. From the careful attention of my driver, Ibrahim, who could not have been nicer or more helpful, to the great dars and riads I stayed it with their lovely staff to the wide range of tours and sights and experiences - this trip had it all. Megan was incredibly responsive in the planning stages and really helped me craft a once-in-a-lifetime trip. I've never known a travel agency so keen to help you create the trip of your dreams. It really was incredible. Thanks to Megan, Winnie, Ibrahim, Ahmed, Mr. Ibrahim and everyone else who made it such a memorable trip!

Local specialist: Megan Lower

Wonderful Morrocan Adventure
Morocco | Sep 23 - Oct 3, 2023

Dana
Dana L.
Reno, NV | Reviewed on Dec 09, 2023
We spent 11 memorable days in Morocco and gladly recommend Kimkim to anyone thinking about traveling to there. Megan, our travel advisor, was easy to work with. Our original 5 day trip was postponed during the Covid pandemic. When we decided to travel again, we had more time and she worked with us to design a perfect itinerary. While the Riads were beautiful, and the local guides knowlegeable, it was our driver, Yassine, that made our trip so memorable. He was warm, attentive,... Read more

We spent 11 memorable days in Morocco and gladly recommend Kimkim to anyone thinking about traveling to there.

Megan, our travel advisor, was easy to work with. Our original 5 day trip was postponed during the Covid pandemic. When we decided to travel again, we had more time and she worked with us to design a perfect itinerary.

While the Riads were beautiful, and the local guides knowlegeable, it was our driver, Yassine, that made our trip so memorable. He was warm, attentive, knowledgeable, fun and worked to make sure we were satisfied with every aspect of our trip.

I highly recommend using Kimkim to plan your Moroccan adventure.

Local specialist: Megan Lower

The trip was amazing!!Thank you so much to t...
Morocco | Nov 1 - Nov 13, 2023

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Karina D.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 18, 2023
The trip was amazing!!
Thank you so much to the Kim Kim team and Megan for helping us put this trip together.
Megan was super responsive and answered all the questions we had. Our stays were great and everyone we interacted with was so kind and made us feel comfortable.
Mohamed our driver was amazing - so kind, knowledgeable and respectful! He was one of the main reasons our trip turned out the way it did! We spent hours in the car together getting from one city to another. He took... Read more

The trip was amazing!!
Thank you so much to the Kim Kim team and Megan for helping us put this trip together.
Megan was super responsive and answered all the questions we had. Our stays were great and everyone we interacted with was so kind and made us feel comfortable.

Mohamed our driver was amazing - so kind, knowledgeable and respectful! He was one of the main reasons our trip turned out the way it did! We spent hours in the car together getting from one city to another. He took care of us, and he made sure we were comfortable and safe!

By far one of the best trips we experienced!!

Highly recommend Kim Kim for all your travel needs.

Hotel Reviews
Riad Farouzi Fes
Fes

A great hotel, the staff was so KIND and made us feel welcomed. Breakfast was included and felt like a feast A newly opened Riad and they took care of us from the time we stepped foot into the hotel. The hotel was STUNNING! and the details were amazing! Highly recommend.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Badar and Sadar were amazing! And so welcoming they ensured we got home before they locked the doors
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean! And great rooms
Riad Zaitouna Chaouen
Chefchaouen

Overall wasn't the best hotel of their stay in Morocco. The hotel was old, wet and small. The towels were wet and had a particular smell to them. The blankets were damp and wasn't the best experience overall. However the breakfast was great and fresh!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to the square
Staff
Left at 10pm and wasn't avaliable if needed after 10pm
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Cafe Du Sud
Lac Yasmins

Food was amazing both breakfast and dinner! Band was great! The tents were very cozy and the beds were comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Odyssee Center
Casablanca

Great Cozy hotel!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Le Temple des Arts
Ouarzazate

Good hotel, we had some issues with the washroom. The staff was kind enough to upgrade us and ensure we felt good. The food was great!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hilton Garden Inn Casablanca Sud
Casablanca

Amazing! Very new and modern! The breakfast offerings were what we needed to end off our trip!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Karmela
Marrakech

We stayed in Kaiss and it was the best room in the hotel! The staff was young and super fun! We had a great time. The services they offered to ensure we were safe, made us feel great! They called the taxi, had a security walk us to and from the main square and waited why our taxi/driver came to pick us up. The staff in the morning and evening were both every helpful!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kasbah Mohayut
Merzouga

Overall good, food was okay but the rooms were nice and spacious!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Megan Lower

Unforgettable experience thanks to Megan and Mohamed
Morocco | Nov 1 - Nov 13, 2023

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Amrita R.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 18, 2023
Megan was fantastic at helping us plan the perfect trip! She was very informative and replied in a timely manner, and put up with all of our back and forth!
Our trip to Morocco felt like a dream! We were picked up by our driver Mohamed at the airport and started our journey! Mohamed was amazing and such a gem! He was very knowledgeable and felt like family by the end of our trip! He was fantastic and put up with all of our craziness! We learned a great deal from Mohamed and would hands down...
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Megan was fantastic at helping us plan the perfect trip! She was very informative and replied in a timely manner, and put up with all of our back and forth!
Our trip to Morocco felt like a dream! We were picked up by our driver Mohamed at the airport and started our journey! Mohamed was amazing and such a gem! He was very knowledgeable and felt like family by the end of our trip! He was fantastic and put up with all of our craziness! We learned a great deal from Mohamed and would hands down recommend him as your driver/guide!
We started our trip in Casablanca and headed to Chefchaouen which was beautiful! Our accommodation wasn't our favourite but we made the most of it. The Blue City is beautiful and definitely worth the visit! We also had a day trip to
Akchour Falls which is beautiful and we were able to swim near the falls!
We then headed to Fes and stayed at Riad Farouzi Fes which was AMAZING! This place will always hold a special place in my heart based on the service we received! Badar was amazing and make our stay extra special! We were celebrating my birthday later in the trip but they surprised me with music and cake upon our arrival and it's a special memory I'll always cherish! The hospitality was amazing and the riad is beautiful and spacious! We felt like royalty! We did a walking tour with another guide named Mohammed who was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot!
We then headed to Merzouga which was magical! Our stay in the Sahara felt like a dream come true! The sunset camel ride was unbelievable and our guide Hassan made the camel ride memorable! Hotel Cafe du Sud was an amazing tent experience and we were welcomed by friendly faces and service!
We then headed to Ouarzazate and stayed at Les temple des Arts which was very luxurious and beautiful! We had a slight issue with our room that was handled right away with no hiccups and we were treated like royalty and it was a lovely place to wake up to on my birthday!
We finally then embarked to Marrakech which was better than I could have imagined! We stayed at Riad Karmela which was beautiful and was fortunate to get the best room in the Riad with a balcony overlooking the courtyard! The staff at this Riad were remarkable and was a great highlight from our trip!
Kim Kim/Megan were very kind to throw in a surprise motorbike sidecar tour of Marrakech which was another highlight of our trip! It was very neat to see the city this way and a memory I will always treasure!

This is probably the best trip I've ever been on, which says a lot coming from someone who enjoys travelling quite often! I want to thank Megan for her services, and I especially want to thank Mohamed our driver, without him, our trip would not have been as memorable as it was, and I'll always remember our conversations during our long drives! We're now his favourite crazy Canadian girls! :)

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Odyssee Center
Casablanca

Good hotel to start our journey! Rooms were clean and breakfast was good!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Zaitouna Chaouen
Chefchaouen

Staff was friendly, but our room was very small/squished. Had issues with the bathroom light not working when we arrived, which was quickly arrived. The Riad had a strong smell that was hard to ignore (damp smell). Breakfast on the rooftop was amazing! Hot breakfast with an amazing few!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Farouzi Fes
Fes

This is the one of our favourite Riad's! Everything was impeccable, from us being welcomed, to our entire stay! Staff was extremely helpful! Shout out to Badar who was amazing and made us feel like royalty! He had a smile that would light up a room! The Riad also surprised me with music and cake for my birthday week! I would highly recommend this Riad! It is a few months new and very spacious!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Badar was amazing!!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room was amazing!
Kasbah Mohayut
Merzouga

Room was spacious and service was great! Staff was very friendly!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Karmela
Marrakech

This Riad was beautiful and in a great location! Staff was very welcoming and attentive! Our room was the best in the entire Riad and we felt very special! Staff went out of their way to ensure we were taken care of, especially as we were 3 younger women travelling and wanting to experience nightlife as well in Marrakesh! I would highly recommend staying here! Breakfast has a variety of options!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Staff greeted us the day we arrived which happened to be on my birthday! They took care of us and always made sure we had everything we needed! They were extremely friendly and helped us arrange taxis/tuk tuks and made sure we got the best price! The staff went out of their way to make sure we were having a great time.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Cafe Du Sud
Lac Yasmins

Our night in this tent experience was amazing! Staff was very friendly and helpful! Dinner was one of our best meals! Music and entertainment was great and I would definitely stay here again! The pool has an amazing few of the sand dunes from the hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hilton Garden Inn Casablanca Sud
Casablanca

Hotel is new and very clean and spacious! Pool is very nice and the gym has everything you need! Breakfast was amazing and had a lot of options! Staff was very friendly.

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Activity Reviews
Hassan II Mosque
Hassan II Mosque
Morocco

Beautiful mosque with a lot of history!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour Fes with a Private Guide
Tour Fes with a Private Guide
Fes

Our guide Mohamed was very knowledgeable and we spent the entire day with him. We learned a lot about Fes, and visited several places. He was one of our favourite guides we encountered! He was extremely friendly and patient with our questions, and with our random stops to shop.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Journey into a Luxury Sahara Camp
Journey into a Luxury Sahara Camp
Erg Chebbi Dunes

Our guide, Hassan was amazing! He was extremely funny and made our camel ride very memorable! He was very smart and a great people person! He helped calmed my nerves and I felt safe getting on/off the camel. He took amazing pictures and videos to help us remember our trip! This was the highlight of our entire trip, which would not have been possible without Hassan!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Akchour Falls from Chefchaouen
Akchour Falls from Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen

This hike was amazing! A beautiful way to see a different side of Morocco! Our guide was extremely friendly and only spoke a bit of English but we were still able to communicate! The falls are amazing and we were also able to swim!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis
Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis
Morocco

Volubilis was amazing! I didn't know anything prior to visiting and we learned a lot from the history and our guide Mohamed was amazing! Very insightful!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour Marrakech with a private guide
Tour Marrakech with a private guide
Marrakesh

It was nice to see Marrakech by foot, but our guide Mustapha was not quite knowledgeable and seemed to be more into talking to other people he saw on the street and was on his phone. We felt like we were following him around and didn't feel like the best use of our time.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Megan Lower

Morocco - lots to see and experience
Morocco | Sep 24 - Oct 6, 2023

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Barb N.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 15, 2023
Overall our trip to Morocco was wonderful. Loved the country, the culture and the people we met. There were a few issues on the trip. The drivers were changed without giving us notice ahead of time . Upon arrival at the airport, we discovered that we had a new driver. Mustapha Azigane was great driver for the trip. He was very personable, knowledgeable and handled all the questions we through at him, always on time, and had a great vehicle. Liked the SUV for easy in and out of the... Read more

Overall our trip to Morocco was wonderful. Loved the country, the culture and the people we met. There were a few issues on the trip. The drivers were changed without giving us notice ahead of time . Upon arrival at the airport, we discovered that we had a new driver. Mustapha Azigane was great driver for the trip. He was very personable, knowledgeable and handled all the questions we through at him, always on time, and had a great vehicle. Liked the SUV for easy in and out of the vehicle and to roll down the window to take some picture in route. Then we were advised on our drive to Marrakech we would have a new driver but we made sure Mustapha gave us the walking tour guide contact info and our new driver info. Yassine Hajjij drove us to Essaouira and then the airport the next day and he was fabulous.
The itinerary was good but we were disappointed when we found out on our way to Fes by other travellers that the medina would be shut down for the holiday the next day. The driver checked and said our tour was still on but we missed a lot of things that I found out after. Given that Meknes had all the sites closed, we could have arrived in Fes sooner and toured the medina when it was open. Or the itinerary could have been adjusted accordingly as we could have changed our dates had we known this. The major disappointment was the itinerary said we would have the option to take the camels or 4 x 4 from the desert camp back to the hotel to meet our driver. We were not given that option. We were told the night before that it was 4 x 4. Also the itinerary said there would be entertainment at the desert camp and there was none. Another couple at the site also commented on these things as they also had their tour done by Wendy. The itinerary was not clear on lunches and dinners that were included which luckily our driver advised us (i.e. Fes lunch and Ouarzazate dinner) and we started asking each day after the first time it happened. There are a couple of things I would change on the itinerary but again overall it was an amazing trip. Highly recommend travelling to Morocco.

Hotel Reviews
Riad Dar Chrifa
Rabat

Charming boutique hotel with beautiful decor and amazing staff. Quiet location. The breakfast was excellent.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful authentic Moroccan decor
Location
Staff
The manager was engaging and delightful. Fabulous service.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Salam Fes
Fes

The hotel was in a great location but the service was either lacking in some areas or over the top pushy that made us uncomfortable. The porters were called to meet our car but we started on our own and we never saw anyone until after we arrived at the door. They then stood and watched as we carried our luggage down the stairs and then they came over to take over. The staff then had us sit and proceeded to push us to make a dinner reservation and then took our passports while we sat and waited a while. Eventually they came by with tea and we asked about our passports and they eventually gave them back with the room key. When the porters insisted on taking our luggage when going to the room, one of them carried the luggage off the ground by the extended handle and I thought he was going to break it. When he carried it that way across the room and twisted the luggage at times while holding the extended handle, I had to tell him not to carry the luggage that way and why.. The service for breakfast was slow and not consistent. I think the staff was trying to work too many tables as we had different people come to the table and we had to ask several times for things. For example, they missed the eggs order and the tea order and there was no orange juice at the table for our second day so we knew it should have been provided. Issues compounded the second day as they had us sit at a table that wasn't set up so we had to keep asking for napkins, cutlery and more. Our area was not busy but perhaps the staff was busy elsewhere.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful decor in the waiting area and eating area. Nice rooftop deck to see the sun set.
Location
Centrally located for access to the medina
Staff
Porters need training on needs for customers and how to carry luggage properly and breakfast service staff need to be more focused.
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Ryad A&B Chaouen
Chefchaouen

Fabulous location, staff, room and breakfast!!!! Beware lots of stairs as we were on the top floor so crazy if you have heavy luggage but the room made up for it. The only thing not rating it 5 stars was we couldn't use the room top deck to enjoy the view and sunset as it was under construction. The staff at the reception desk, porting luggage from the parking lot and the breakfast staff were wonderful. Enjoyed talking to the reception team.....all women who have accomplished so much with their education degrees and careers. They are definitely an asset to this place.

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Outstanding reception staff. All three women we interacted with were interesting to talk to.
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Paradis Du Sahara
Merzouga

Fabulous arrival on camel to the tented camp. Beautiful spot in the desert not near a lot of other places. There was minimal communication from staff so discovered meal timing on our own and stumbled on pickup the next day after we were wandering on our own as the other two couples had already left. We were advised by the person who booked that there would be entertainment but there wasn't. We could hear music from another camp nearby. But one of the highlights was the fellow who provided the astronomical information (the guiding of the north star). He was outstanding. Glad he approached us after our dinner. Breakfast and dinner were good. Key advice for future travellers - only take a knapsack with you for things you need overnight at the camp and leave your luggage at the hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Great to experience the desert. Would prefer to stay in the desert rather than the hotel. If you are short on time, skip the hotel and stay in the desert. One night in the tented camp is all you need for the experience of the Sahara.
Location
Glad to be distanced from most of the other camps.
Staff
Communication of information is needed as noted previously
Cleanliness & Comfort
When we arrived the toilet wasn't clean so we cleaned it ourselves and asked for kleenex/tissues as the box was empty. They provided it later for us after we advised them. The rooms were comfortable.
Dar Chamaa
Ouarzazate

The dinner and serving staff were amazing. Rooms comfortable. The only thing is the location is not the best. I wish more things to see were in walking distance. Plus it was on a dirt road so walking along the street wasn't good.

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Riad Wow
Marrakech

Great location, fabulous breakfast, and excellent staff. The breakfast was excellent and the fellow who served us was outstanding. He was so personable and remembered what we wanted each day so it just arrived at the table. The reception staff were friendly and helpful. The rooms were spacious, quiet and comfortable.

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The breakfast person was "simply the best" as commented in my overall commentary.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Megan Lower