Morocco - The Trip of a Lifetime!!!
Morocco
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Jun 4 - Jun 17, 2023
Without question, the best trip our family has ever been on. Where do you start? First and foremost, we were blessed to have the best guide/driver in the world, Sallam!!! Words cannot describe how great a person Sallam is. Friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and able to make the trip exciting and fun for people of all ages. We felt like Sallam was a member of our family by the end of two weeks. He is known by seemingly everyone in the country!!! It was like we were traveling with a celebrity. He is always smiling, putting everyone in a great mood for the day. I would 1000000000000000000% recommend Sallam to anyone taking this trip. He is truly one of a kind. A legend!!!!
We loved the diversity of adventures on the trip. Riding "camels" into the Sahara, climbing Monkey Fingers, visiting the Jewish Quarters, looking for goods in the open-air markets, and navigating the narrow alleyways in both Fes and Marrakech. What we loved most was meeting and interacting with the locals. Whether it was playing soccer with little kids in Sefrou, buying Berber rugs in Tinghir, looking at furniture and antiques in Marrakech or purchasing pottery and artisan products in Fes......spending time with people made the trip special. Also as a real estate executive, the architecture and design was mesmerizing to observe.
While our city guides were great (every single guide was unique and knowledgeable....we loved them all).....one city guide was can't miss: Said in Fes. We could have spent days talking to him. He has an amazing story and is a walking encyclopedia. His love for his city oozes out of every pore in his body.
Kudos to Sharon and her team for working with my wife to put together this world-class itinerary. I would encourage any traveler to work with this team!!! This trip was truly life-changing. We hope we have the opportunity to come back in the years ahead.
Hotel Reviews
A hidden gem on a side street. Central location. Rooms were spacious. It was quiet and comfortable. The staff was warm and engaging.
Perfect for what we needed. Clean and friendly. A quick ride to the airport. Excellent breakfast spread
We liked being a bit further away from the medina as this was truly a quiet and beautiful oasis by the ocean. The interior/exterior design was amazing and the staff was warm!!!
We felt like we were living out a scene from Lifestyles of the RIch and Famous here. Great rooms and relaxing. Staff was great!!! Centrally located....walkable to everything.
A hidden oasis in the middle of the Gorge. A true hidden gem!! Rooms are great and the view from the pool is fantastic.
So comfortable. We loved our hosts here!!!! Brought back memories of our honeymoon in South Africa/Botswana. The luxury tents were spacious and comfortable.
It was a humble pitstop on our way to the desert. Rooms were simple and that was fine.
I loved walking in and being surprised by the inner beauty of the hotel. My only "complaint" is that the walk up to our room was a fairly steep flight of stairs.
Truly in the heart of Chefchaouen. A well-maintained and beautiful Ryad. Staff was helpful and warm. The only warning is that it is a decent walk from where cars have to drop you off.
Activity Reviews
Our guide Abdou was energetic and a lot of fun. Our only regret is that we probably needed a full day in Rabat to truly take it all in. I felt a little rushed....this was our fault not the guide's.
Driving with Sallam is a one of a kind experience. The views are breathtaking
Our first real taste of Morocco!!! We loved to meander through the narrow streets of the Blue CIty
Loved every second of the hike.
We had no idea that this was the furthest point of the Roman Empire!! Great surprise on a long drive.
Make certain to ask for Said to be your guide!!! One of a kind experience. We loved working with the artisans making and designing pottery and tiles
Monkeys and the Swiss village.
Highly, highly recommended. This was arguably one of our two favorite days on the trip!!! People are what make a trip special. I would do more of this during all future trips.
We will never forget this!!! Photos will be on our walls shortly!!! Truly memorable
We loved this. Again a hidden gem that I had never heard of prior to the trip.
Breathtaking. WOW!!!
If you love the outdoors......a great hike!!!!
Straight out of the movies!!!! The Hollywood of North Africa!!!
Houcine was an amazing city guide!!! Love this guy. Got to meet his friends at the stores.
