Marvelous and enchanting MOROCCO!!!
Morocco | Jul 2 - Jul 10, 2023

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Brenda G.
East Haven, CT | Reviewed on Aug 02, 2023

My three adult children and I went to Morocco in July fo 8 days. The planning rocess (with Hamza) was so easy. Every question I asked (which were MANY), were answered so completely and throuroughly. After I paid I communicated with Said and he was equally as throrough.

Upon arrival we were met by Ilyace, our driver for our entire trip. He was kind, respectful, helpful, informative, timely and overall a perfect guide for us. He spoke excellend english so communication was perfect! He drove so well. He obeyed all speed limits and I felt very safe driving all over the country with him.

While doing long drives he pointed out so many interesting places. He also made sure we were comfortable.

The entire trip from start to finish was truly amazing. My only complaint (if you want to call it that), was that I was disappointed in our dinner with a local family (I was actually looking forward to this the most). We were told we could be in the kitchen and learn to prepare Moroccon food. It wasnt like that. The night was a bit awkward and the mom did not come out of the kitchen until after we ate. Our tour guide, me, my kids and , the dad ate together (the son was present but did not eat and the young daughter was too shy). It was not an interactive meal. Our driver and the dad had a previous rapport and they spoke a lot together, but this made it awkward for my family. After dinner there was some music and a little dancing and the mom did Henna on me and my daughter. Overall, this night was extremely disappointing.

Please know that the rest of the trip ws amazing! We travel a lot and this was pretty much in our top three favorite trips! We have NEVER done a tour before and this made the trip so relaxing. As the mom and typical vacation planner in the family, I did not have to worry about anything!! So fun!!

HIGHLIGHTS:
Marakesh-market, square and tour of the palace
Sahara desert--amazing!!
The Blue CIty -wonderful!!

The people in Morocco were so friendly and helpful. We felt very safe throughout our trip. People do try to sell you things EVERYWHERE so even looking and browsing is difficult as the shopkeepers keep trying to sell you things. That was a turn off to me, especially in the rug shops, fabric shops, etc.

If you are not interested in rugs and larger items I would recommend skipping those tours as they are all about the sales.
The tannery tour was informative and the tour guide did not hound us to by things.

Go to MOROCCO and have fun!!!

Brenda :

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Hamza EL Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Aug 03, 2023
Dear Brenda, Thank you for sharing your insightful review of your recent trip to Morocco. We're thrilled that you and your family had a wonderful overall experience, and we appreciate your detailed feedback. We're delighted that our team, Said and Ilyace, contributed to the success of your journey. It's great to know that the planning process was smooth and that your questions were thoroughly addressed. Ilyace sounds like an exceptional guide, and we're glad he made your trip safe and... Read more

Dear Brenda,

Thank you for sharing your insightful review of your recent trip to Morocco. We're thrilled that you and your family had a wonderful overall experience, and we appreciate your detailed feedback.

We're delighted that our team, Said and Ilyace, contributed to the success of your journey. It's great to know that the planning process was smooth and that your questions were thoroughly addressed.

Ilyace sounds like an exceptional guide, and we're glad he made your trip safe and informative. Your highlights, including the Marakesh market, the Sahara desert, and the Blue City, sound amazing, and we're honored to have been a part of these experiences.

We apologize for the disappointment you encountered during the dinner with the local family. Your feedback is valuable, and we will use it to enhance this aspect of our tours for a more authentic and engaging experience.

Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing us to make your trip relaxing and enjoyable. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you back for another memorable adventure.

Warm regards,
Hamza
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