Ayoub was the best!
Morocco | Mar 27 - Apr 6, 2025

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Marsha M.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 05, 2025

Our driver and now friend Ayoub made our entire experience easy peasy lemon squeezey. He intentionally included my 16 year-old in the entire journey. From Marrakech to Rabat, we laughed and joked and listened to great music. We are now big fans of the Gnawa music.

My son loved the Sahara from the camels to ATVs. I enjoyed the High Atlas Mountains from the hiking through the canyons near the Monkey Fingers to the bird watching.

The guides along the way were exceptional / especially our food guide in Marrakesh, Said in the High Atlas with his adorable daughter Sarah, and Sherif in Fes.

I appreciated Ayoub arranging a special shoe shopping mission with our Fes dinner host. Speaking of, after our dinner in Fes our gracious hosts (the father, wife, her sister, the grandmother and two teenage girls) pulled us into a neighbors’ engagement party where we were totally embraced in laughter and dance like I have never experienced before.

I hope all visitors experience the joy we did.

Hotel Review
Orient Desert Camp
Merzouga
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Marrakesh Evening Food Tour
Marrakesh Evening Food Tour
Marrakesh

Our food guide was very knowledgeable about the history, customs and circumstances behind all we tasted and explored.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hike through Berber Villages
Hike through Berber Villages
Morocco

Said and his family were delightful. I was not feeling my best but Said made the hike very enjoyable and we took frequent breaks.

Quality of Experience
Food
I loved eating with Said’s family and meeting his baby daughter Sarah. It was a lively experience.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Apr 06, 2025
Hi Marsha, Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your trip to Morocco. We are so happy to hear that Ayoub, your driver, made your experience smooth and enjoyable. It’s great to know your son loved the Sahara and that you had an amazing time hiking in the High Atlas Mountains. We’re glad that the guides, especially Said and Sherif, made your journey special. It’s also wonderful to hear you enjoyed the shoe shopping experience in Fes and the warm welcome at the engagement party. These... Read more

Hi Marsha,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your trip to Morocco. We are so happy to hear that Ayoub, your driver, made your experience smooth and enjoyable. It’s great to know your son loved the Sahara and that you had an amazing time hiking in the High Atlas Mountains.

We’re glad that the guides, especially Said and Sherif, made your journey special. It’s also wonderful to hear you enjoyed the shoe shopping experience in Fes and the warm welcome at the engagement party. These unique experiences really show the beauty of Moroccan culture.

Thank you for your kind words about the Orient Desert Camp, the Marrakesh Evening Food Tour, and the hike through the Berber villages. We’ll be sure to pass along your feedback to the team.

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to helping you with future trips and ensuring that other visitors can enjoy the same amazing experiences.

Best regards,
Abdel