Wonders of Morocco
Morocco
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Nov 2 - Nov 17, 2022
Ali, Said and Abdel at Original Travels put together an absolutely fantastic itinerary for my husband and I to experience some of the wonders of Morocco recently. The two of us were expertly driven by Faisal for the 17 days, who also provided advice along the way. The local guides Original travels organised, most of them called Mohammed but in one case Ahmed, at every point were great: knowledgeable, helpful and so friendly.
Morocco is a fascinating country with its diverse rugged landscapes, fabulous architecture and rich cultural history. For us the highlights were Chefchaouen, Merzouga and Essaouira.
The distances are big in many cases and the array of choices potentially bewildering. It was good to have the know-how of Original Travels supporting us, dealing withal the details while we just had to enjoy ourselves!
Hotel Reviews
At the end of a very long haul flight the key things are good service, a comfortable bed, a hot shower and a goof breakfast next morning. Oh, and a cold beer. Odyssee Center Hotel delivered all these. Perfect!
Sensational location high up on the hillside with a stunning view of Chefchaouen, this is a lovely place to stay. The terrace is delightful, breakfast super and staff friendly. The downside from some would be the many steps to climb to reach it. Totally worth it in my view, but perhaps not for everyone.
Totally magical! Stay more than one night!
We had an isolated room at the back of the hotel and down a floor - accessed by an outdoor spiral stair case. It was divine! The little balcony looked out over the valley and was very peaceful. The dining room on the 3rd or 4th floor was intimate and charming. The chef was innovative and skilful, serving yummy dishes at dinner and breakfast.
A complex of houses converted into a hotel, this place is tucked into a corner of the Medina and reached only on foot. The interior is jaw dropping and the rooms fabulous. Breakfast is served on the roof top which is perched over the beach and looks onto the Atlantic Ocean. Essaouira itself is a must visit town. This is a very comfortable base to do that from.
Great location with lovely courtyards and delightful rooftop. Key issue for us was unreliable supply of water in general and hot water in particular. Unable to shower for several days and my husband now wears a beard - which he stated as a matter of necessity at Marrakech!
A bit of a maze to navigate, but a sensational palace built in 1432 so fabulous courtyard and roof top. Terrific staff who were inundated a little by several large groups staying at the same time as my husband and me.
