Orion Trek Voyages

Fabulous location. Fun staff. Beautiful views. Our favorite hotel

Nice room. Comfortable

Beautiful hotel. Room was lovely. Staff were very helpful. Hotel can be a bit confusing to find your way around in but you frequently saw staff who would point you in right direction. Lovely rooftop views and a beautiful spa

The hotel is beautiful. Our room was large and comfortable. There was a loft in our room as well as main level. Beautiful rooftop views for dining

Lovely hotel with beautiful views Rooftop dining for breakfast was very nice

We were only there one night but everything was very nice

Our guide was clearly excited about sharing this adventure with us and made it fun and very interesting. That main main market in Marrakesh is a wonder to behold as it evolves over the course of the day from a busy area with everything from snake charmers to wedding shopping venues, to a loud, boisterous, fun filled place with something for everyone to enjoy.

We had the same guide as our evening tour and as I mentioned, he was fun, enjoyable company, very knowledgeable and passionate about his city

Great tour of the city. Fun to see the area. Guide had many suggestions about places to dine. Tried to make reservations for us for Ricks Cafe but they were booked out several days

Very lovely mosque. The history of its origin and the planning to ensure its future is remarkable. The grounds are beautiful.

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The desert camp experience was excellent. The accommodations were clean and functional in the Domes, overlooking the desert. Beautiful skies at night, great food and service from the staff. Would recommend this to include as part of your visit to Morocco.

This Riad was by far the best during our entire trip. Very fancy and the staff was exceptional.

Very impressive geography and scenery.

A great way to spend the last day of our trip. My son-in-law and I played 18 holes, well actually 17 as we were 5 minutes late to our tee time and the starter set us off on hole number 2. Very nice golf course and lunch afterwards.

This tour was OK. Part of our group went horseback riding, which they said was amazing. We opted to do this excursion. It was interesting and we did spend some time with a Bedouin family and attended a musical performance. Also included a very nice picnic lunch.

Our guide Amine was fantastic. Gave us some additional insight and history that we had not heard before, which with all our guided tours we were quite well informed already. He structured the tour to meet all our needs. Very personable and professional.

This is a must see stop, primarily because non-Muslims cannot always get into a mosque. But this one you can and it is quite the amazing structure.

Our original guide was ill, so we managed to get another one last minute. It seemed to be a very quick tour, he talked very fast and kept us moving. The site itself is interesting and I am glad we visited.

This was a bucket list item for me to ride a camel in the Sahara and this tour did not disappoint. Wonderful location and great service staff.

With apologies to our local guide, we were unable to realize the full exploration of this gorge. We were behind schedule because we got caught up in rug buying at the carpet shop, which took more time than anticipated. So I feel bad for the local guide, who was very good, but had to cut our tour short.

Only disappointment here was we couldn't spend more time at Ait Benhaddou casbah. Only had about 45 minutes in order to stay on schedule, wish we could have spent two hours. But it was adjusted due to some other activity that we asked to be changed, so we had to keep moving.

I had never had quite this experience before. Have been to spas, but never had a hammam. The staff was excellent, it was a very relaxing and pleasurable experience.

Beautiful view from the rooftop terrace. Lovely rooms and friendly staff. Located in the Rabat medina, with restaurants in walking distance.

Stunning hotel in the middle of the Fes medina. I'm very grateful for the porters and their carts who navigated the maze that is Fes with our luggage! This riad has so much character- we stayed in the grey room and it took my breath away when we opened the door the first time. There's a fireplace in our room! I almost with our itinerary hadn't been so packed so we could have spent more time lounging here. The rooftop bar and restaurant was our favorite place to end the night after a long day of sight seeing. The staff were exemplary. I would love to visit again (but might wait until the elevator they're planning to install is complete- since the building is quite old the stairs are plentiful and not all the same size, which can be challenging to navigate).

A stay like no other- Desert Luxury camp exceeded my expectations. You take an adventurous 10 minute 4x4 ride to get to a secluded spot in the middle of the Sahara. Surrounded by dunes, but not without modern luxuries (the full bathrooms in each tent were far more luxurious than I was expecting!). With almost 0 light pollution, it's an incredible place to stargaze. The food was excellent, staff superb, and the location is rugged and beautiful. Stay at least 2 nights, you won't want to leave.

This is more of a standard hotel experience than the smaller boutique riads we stayed at for the rest of the trip, but it was perfect as a quick overnight on our way from the Sahara to Marrakech. They have an expansive dinner buffet that was included in our package. The rooms were expansive- we had two full bathrooms, a separate sitting area, and two balconies in our suite. The view from the pool area is breathtaking. They have a full bar with a comfortable lounge that was great for our evening debrief together with our group.

I just adored this hotel. The staff are friendly and welcoming, they make you feel so at home. It's a maze of corridors and rooms, each more beautiful than the next- this place exudes character. I wish we had more time to spend in Marrakech just so we could have spent more time lounging around this property. Our room was spacious and luxurious with a courtyard facing balcony. The food was incredible, the dinner we ate here was my favorite meal over our stay in Morocco- enhanced by the beauty of the courtyard and the live music playing each night. The jazz bar is cozy, the rooftop bar serene, the hammam/spa luxurious and relaxing. Take me back!

Our guide (Bettina) was wonderful! This was a great intro to Morocco (we took this tour on our first full day here), we learned about Morocco's current government and the history of Moroccan rule as Rabat is the imperial capital. The tour was informative and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V was striking.

Azdin was an excellent guide and a wealth of knowledge. We learned a ton about Fes and Moroccan culture, and we covered a LOT of ground. Our group asks a lot of questions and are pretty slow explorers, Azdin never rushed us and was willing to stay late to make sure we saw all the sites. Just walking the maze of streets in the medina was an experience unlike any other- I am very glad we had a guide to help us navigate the cramped alleys. Learning about the history of trade and how the city formed into the various quarters (copper, jewelry, carpentry, tanning, etc.) was fascinating. A guided walking tour here is an absolute must-do in my opinion.

The restoration they've done of these ruins really bring them alive for you. Our guide Karim (aka Karimus Maximus) shared with us the history of the Roman occupation in Morocco and how that has influenced the culture. I love exploring old ruins so this activity was right up my alley, but if you don't get excited about crumbling buildings and old rocks you might want to skip it- it's a ways out in the country through windy roads to get there.

A long drive but absolutely worth it. The two nights we spent in the Sahara were the highlight of the trip for me- there is something magical about the sand dunes rising from the rocky desert, and the sunset camel ride is an experience you just can't get at home. The camp was luxurious, we didn't lack for any comforts. The stargazing was stunning. Take me back!

My favorite part of the trip by far! Riding the dunes on horseback was a childhood dream of mine, and I am still in awe that I got to make it come true! Our guide (Nour-Eddine) navigated us through the shifting sands, and took lots of pictures and videos for us so we can relive the experience when we get home! While riding the dunes was definitely the best part, it was also very cool to ride through the town of Merzouga, and when we reached the lake after a 3km ride through a rocky plain, there was a little mobile cafe oasis for us where we ate a huge picnic spread. A surreal and amazing experience all around!

A long drive, but I would not have skipped it (the time in the Sahara is absolutely worth it)! Tinghir was the perfect place to stop and stretch our legs for a few minutes on the walk through the gorge. The highlight of this day was definitely visiting the Berber women's co-op in Tinghir, where we got to meet the women and watch them weave the famous Moroccan carpets (and buy one to bring home!). We spent a little too much time here (who can blame me? I wanted to see all the rugs!), and had to cut our hike short in the Todra gorge short, but we still had a chance to walk through the fields in the valley and get up close to the Monkey Fingers rock formation before walking through the village back to our bus.

The views are stunning! We unfortunately had to cut this hike short (spent too much time buying rugs at the last stop on the tour), but it was so nice to get out in nature, stretch our legs, and learn a bit about the farming practices in the Dades gorge villages.

We spent most of this day in the van, but that was expected given the changes we made to Hakim's original itinerary to allow us to spend two nights in the Sahara. If you have flexibility, taking an extra day in this area would definitely be worth it before heading to Marrakech. Ait Benhaddou was really cool, and we would have loved to explore there for a few hours but we just didn't have time if we were going to make our evening food tour in Marrakech.

Amine was an incredible guide! It was so fun to eat our way through the medina. Everything was delicious, but I especially loved the stop for fresh fried msemmen, yogurt, and the olive stand (Amine got us each a to go container of olives that we snacked on for the rest of the trip). We made a longer stop at a spice shop which was really interesting, and even got to learn a bit about Moroccan wedding traditions. Super cool way to experience a new city!

We were so lucky to have Amine as our guide two days in a row! That was a brilliant move on Hakim's part, as we got to know Amine well and he was able to give us a wealth of information without repeats. Amine is passionate about sharing his love for Marrakech and Morocco, and he is a very attentive guide who updated his plan for our tour in real time to match what we were most interested in. Marrakech is such a vibrant and exciting city, I absolutely loved exploring it and wish we had more time to spend with Amine!

It was my first time experiencing a hammam- the staff at La Maison Arabe were fantastic, ensuring we were comfortable throughout. It was both very relaxing and very vigorous (you will be very clean by the time you are done). The spa area is beautiful, and the massage was a much-needed release after all the walking we did on this trip.

The perfect activity to end our trip! My mom and I separated from the rest of the group for a girls day at Selman, and I am so glad we did. Relaxing in the sun at Le Pavilion while beautiful Arabian horses pranced past was a true highlight for me, and it was nice to end our incredible trip with something slow and luxurious. The brunch spread was out of this world- extremely high quality food with a multitude of options, from sushi to grilled lobster tails, tagine to more salads than I had room to try. And the dessert buffet! Outstanding food and service throughout. While we ate, we were treated to a demonstration of masterful horsemanship, and had the opportunity to see the majesty of two of Selman's beautiful Arabian stallions. Service at the Selman was outstanding as well, it's clear that they provide a 5 star experience for their guests.

Simple, clean, well-located close to Hassan II Mosque. Looks like a business hotel--not traditionally-designed like the other hotels. Our room had a burn mark on the rug. Breakfast was great. Was the only hotel we stayed at that did not come with water bottle(s.)

SO BEAUTIFUL. So beautifully designed. So much attention to detail. I especially loved the zellige tiles in the bathroom.

Amazingly beautiful, well-located, kind staff. Amazing place.

So cute!!! Great location in the heart of the medina. Very kind staff. The rooms are beautiful albeit quite small/cozy. We especially loved the shower in this hotel--it's in its own little elevated niche. Very cute and functional. Breakfast is one of the best of any hotel we stayed at.

Authentic, beautifully-decorated. Breakfast is on a top-floor terrace which is beautiful and nice. The rooms are quite large, which is good, but also they can feel a bit sterile and echo-y being so large with only tile and without any rugs. The shower was beautiful here too but there was no way to avoid splashing water all over the nearby bathroom floor.

It is AMAZING that they can get plumbing and electrical in the middle of the desert!!!! This place has a flush toilet, a working shower (water was just lukewarm), and a place to charge your phone (you just need to unplug the bedside lamp.) All of the mattresses in Morocco were pretty hard but this place was the hardest of all, haha. Oh and the room was heated! Amazing! This room was cozy and comfortable and made a great respite in the middle of the desert.

The camel ride is a lot of fun! It is a bit lurch-y so just be prepared for some motion as the camel plods along, it is not completely smooth.

We loved our tour guide Baba! He was like a local celebrity, saying hi to everyone he passed. Chefchaouen is our favorite place we visited, with so many beautiful spots to take pictures, and Baba actually took some great pictures of us.