Maryem Kouna
I was born and raised in a small village in Draa valley and grew up in a family that valued education and hard work. I had a strong interest in learning a new language and following my baccalaureate, I moved to Marrakech to continue my education, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in English literature.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"My other passion is cooking (and eating) Moroccan cuisine, so I enjoy sharing our local specialty of couscous with our guests along with other off-the-beaten path locations and cultural experiences. But no matter what you choose to do or what style of vacation you wish to have, I can help you develop a trip plan and itinerary that matches your interests."
How did you get involved in travel?
"My passion towards the tourism field began when I was a kid. Since I am from a region known for its historic kasbahs, I often encountered tourists and dreamed of one day working within the industry. As luck would have it, I met the owners of Morocco Immersion Tours & Adventures through a mutual friend and was hired by them as a sales assistant which was my first step in making that dream a reality.
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Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"One of the finest and most satisfying trips that I’ve had so far was the time I visited Essaouira. It was an amazing place for quiet wanderings and strolling alongside the city’s high battlements and its calm tight-fitting alleys in the old medina while also discovering its historical and cultural background. Essaouira is still one of my favorite destinations in Morocco even though it is always windy there!"
Maryem's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
See some of Morocco's best sights on this two-week itinerary. You'll wander the streets of artsy seaside Asilah, then head to the sandier seas of the Atlas Mountains and Erg...
Discover Morocco's highlights with this fast-paced one-week trip beginning in Casablanca and ending in Marrakesh. Visit the four imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and...
Recent trip reviews for Maryem
Wonderful experience from start to finish
Morocco
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Dec 21 - Dec 29, 2024
Maryem worked with me to help identify various itineraries and modify to suit our needs. She was knowledgeable and quick to respond
On arrival at Casablanca, we (family of adults ) were met by Eicham Idrisi who was our driver cum tour guide for the 9 days we were in Morocco. Eicham was very friendly, fun and drive very safe. He gave us a... Read more
Hi Sneha,
Thank you so much for your kind words and the great review. I’m so happy to hear that you and your family had a wonderful time in Morocco with Hicham and that everything went smoothly. It was a pleasure helping you plan the trip. We truly appreciate it and hope to welcome you again in the future to experience our side of the Atlas Mountains!
Thanks again for trusting us with your trip!
Maryem, Hicham, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family
Love Morocco! Thank you KimKim!
Morocco
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Dec 21 - Jan 1, 2025
Casablanca Mosque - Hassan II
Rabat - Wish we had a full day here to explore
Chefchaouen- The blue city was gorgeous, wish we had more than 24 hours here to explore. We stayed at the Lina Ryad and Spa; the inside pool was incredible! Such a gorgeous place to stay. Be sure to call ahead if you are interested in receiving a spa treatment.
Fez - Riad Farouzi Fez was... Read more
Hi Katherine,
Thanks so much for the great review! We are so happy to hear that you had a great time in Morocco. Our goal if for our guests to leave with a little bit of our love of Morocco and it sounds like we achieved that for you!
Thanks again for trusting us with your trip and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Take care and keep in touch!
Maryem, Amnay, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family!
A lovely and relaxing week in Morocco
Morocco
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Nov 9 - Nov 16, 2024
Hi Okhifo,
Thanks for your thoughtful and detailed review. It was a pleasure helping you plan this wonderful trip and we are so happy to hear that you had such an amazing time in Morocco.
Thanks again for trusting us with your trip and just let us know when you wish to come back in the future to experience our side of the Atlas Mountains!
Keep in touch,
Maryem, Hicham and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family
Wonderful Trip in Morocco
Morocco
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Nov 13 - Nov 18, 2024
Hi Kristin,
Thanks so much for the great review! We are so happy to hear that you had an amazing experience with Omar and Said.
Thanks again for trusting us with your trip and we look forward to welcoming you back to Morocco in the future to experience our side of the Atlas Mountains!
Maryem, Omar, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family.
I recently had an incredible trip to Morocco,...
Morocco
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Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2024
Hi Elizabeth,
Thanks for your kind words and lovely feedback! It was a pleasure helping you plan this wonderful trip to Morocco, and I’m so happy to know you have enjoyed your time with Sallam—even with your visit to the emergency room.
Thanks again for trusting us with your trip, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Morocco in the future, you and your friends/family who may wish to visit Morocco!
Maryem, Sharon, Sallam, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family
Amazing tour of Morocco
Morocco
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Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2024
Hi RoseAnn,
We are so happy that you had a great trip with Sallam even with your extra "off itinerary" Emergency Room visit. That is definitely not something we hope to include in our trips, but we are super glad that you felt well-taken care of and still had a magical experience!
Thanks for trusting us with your trip and we look forward to welcoming you back to Morocco in the future.
Maryem, Sharon, Sallam, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family
A Feast for all the Senses. Morocco Immersion
Morocco
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Oct 14 - Oct 27, 2024
Our Morocco Immersion and Adventure Tour was indeed a feast for all the senses.
Thanks to Abdourachman Idrissi, Sharon and Maryem and Hisham and Mustafa,our driver.
A feast of Touch - from the hammam in Fez, the camel ride and the feel of the rugs in Toudhra.
A feast of sights - from the vistas on top of the Atlas Mountains, from the Ksar at Ait Benhaddou, the sea of Date Palms, the olive groves and most specially the amazing sunset at the Saharan Desert.
A... Read more
Hi Lourdes,
Thank you so much for the glowing review! We are so happy to hear that you had an amazing experience with Abderrahman and the rest of the Morocco Immersion team. I especially enjoyed meeting you in the Valley of Roses. Our goal is that our guests leave with a little bit of our love of the country, and it sounds like we achieved that for you!
Thanks again for trusting us with your trip! and we, of course, look forward to working with any of your friends and family that decide to visit us.
Maryem, Sharon, Abderrahman, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion Family.
Fantastic Morocco Immersion
Morocco
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Oct 14 - Oct 27, 2024
Hi Ronie,
Thank you for the fabulous review. We are so happy to hear that you had a great time in Morocco and that you got to experience so much of what makes the country unique and beautiful with Abderrahman.
Thanks for trusting us with your trip! and we, of course, look forward to working with any of your friends and family that decide to visit us.
Maryem, Sharon, Abdou, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family
Kimkim was great from the start. Maryem and S...
Morocco
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Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2024
I cannot say enough of our guide Sallam. He was not only extremely knowledgeable, but anticipated and took care of all our needs and requests. He included sites and... Read more
Hi Jean,
Thanks so much for the great review! We are so happy to hear that you had an amazing experience with Sallam (and the rest of the local guides) in Morocco.
Thanks again for trusting us with your trip and just let us know when you wish to come back in the future to experience our side of the Atlas Mountains!
Keep in touch,
Maryem, Sharon, Sallam, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family