We were thrilled by the country and our guides
Morocco | Oct 20 - Oct 30, 2024

MArci
MArci H.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 03, 2024

We were blown away by this trip, the country itself, but mostly by the amazing people you connected with: our driver/tour expert Nourredine, our guides Mustafa and Ishmael, our cooking class leader Bouchra and the reservation help provided by Sara via WhatsApp. They were all generous, kind, interested, well-educated experts who truly seemed to have our family's needs and interests at heart. So fantastic!

Hotel Reviews
Dar Victoria
Fez

Incredible original atmosphere, great location, clean rooms and fantastically friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
Was down a secret alley, in a non-touristy zone, but we all felt safe and welcome
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Plumbing in bathrooms was a bit rickety
Meteorites Boulaajoul
Zaida

This was a surreal and dramatic overnight stop on the way to the desert: we met other travellers en route to the Sahara, or some returning. And the staff (Omar!) was funny and warm and welcoming. We liked how quiet it was, the pool, and the feeling on being on the edge of a rugged landscape. Not fancy, but clean and quiet, like a motel. Our kids loved it too.

Authenticity & Character
Location
On the edge of some very rugged land, in view of the Atlas mtns
Staff
Omar and the other assistants were funny, jokey with our kids, and put us all at ease. Also very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Great beds, huge king
Riad Madu Luxury Camp
Merzouga

An incredible oasis on the edge of the sand dunes. We should have stayed more than one night! Could have stayed 3.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Lyon-Mogador
Essaouira

A classy and quiet spot with a great rooftop view and gorgeous beachy design rooms,

Authenticity & Character
Wonderful classy beach vibe and decor, cusions, wood, excellent cotton sheets and blankets.
Location
Staff
Queit and frienfly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Nasreen
Marrakech

Unhelpful staff, chauvinistic toward women, and unavailable to help us when we needed them.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Condescending attitude, unhelpful with basic requests, no owner or Manager in sight
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bathroom fan wouldn't turn off, hot water tap fell off, room was tiny, pool on rooftop in disrepair
La Perle du Dadès
Boumalne

This had a lovely pool and a warm friendly feel from the owners and staff, but the rooms were cluttered and didn't feel 100% clean.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms had too many knick knacks in them, a challenge when unpacking.
Activity Reviews
Leather Slipper Workshop
Leather Slipper Workshop
Marrakesh

Was a great father-son workshop. However I'm glad my other kid (10) didn't attend as it was quite technical! But our teenager and his dad loved it!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Roman Ruins of Volubilis
The Roman Ruins of Volubilis
Morocco

Excellent history from our guide, however our kids got hot and tired halfway in, and there was no shade on site.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lunch with a local family
Lunch with a local family
Morocco

Really lovely to see and experience a real home, with a local person. It gave us a chance to ask questions, and our boys learned a lot.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Was good, tho would have been Amazing if our kids had met/eaten with kids, or the family was a similar make up to ours
Transport
Wine Tasting in Meknes
Wine Tasting in Meknes
Morocco

Was not really a favorite for us. We learned a bit, but will save wine tastings for other countries where it is a focal point.

Quality of Experience
Also, we didn't know in advance what was included, and they brought us LOTS of cheese and wine, which we didn't eat or drink or need.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great guide at the winery, very knowledgable
Transport
Nourredinne was so great getting us on time to ALL our scheduled activities.
Sand Boarding
Sand Boarding
Morocco

Was just kind of tacked on to the ATV riding. Felt like an afterthought. No instruction, which is fine. We could have all used boards (4) rather than just having one. Would skip this next time

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Horseback Riding in the Sahara
Horseback Riding in the Sahara
Morocco

Loved this but we wanted to ride more. The guide seemed to think we only wanted photos of ourselves on the horses, when really we all wanted to gallop and go riding a bit more freely.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Erg Chebbi Dunes to Boumalne Dades
Erg Chebbi Dunes to Boumalne Dades
Morocco

We liked stopping at the rosewater factory, but noticed the prices were very high, aimed at tourists and cost more than at home!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Food Tour
Food Tour
Marrakesh

Loved this tour at night with Ishmael!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ismael was generous, warm, shared his story, and connected well with our sons. We loved spending time with him and would do this again!
Transport
Tour Fes with a Private Guide
Tour Fes with a Private Guide
Fes

Excellent tour w Mustafa!

Quality of Experience
Food
I don't think we ate on the tour
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cooking Class
Cooking Class
Morocco

By far a highlight of our family trip!

Quality of Experience
Location and going to the souk first, to get the ingredients. Plus the dance party we had with the staff, on the spur of the moment!
Food
The tea ceremony, learning how to do the cooking without needing to prep the vegetables!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Bouchra was amazing, as were the rest of the people at the Riad
Transport
Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp
Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp
Morocco

So cool, the best

Quality of Experience
Food
n/a
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour Marrakech with a private guide
Tour Marrakech with a private guide
Marrakesh

Awesome! Such a vibrant city

Quality of Experience
Was excellent however our Riad Nasreen was sub-par in terms of rooms and staff.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nourredinne and Ishmael knew the city well, and were great at getting us around it! They shared their knowledge, and kept us safe from the motorbikes!
Transport
Kitesurfing Lesson in Essaouira
Kitesurfing Lesson in Essaouira
Essaouira

Was a great location, but we would have liked to know that kitesurfing lesson #1 doesn't include any time in the water actually kitesurfing. So that would have been helpful. However we had a fun day at the beach, and our kids surfed.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Super nice, professional crew at Kitesurfing company
Transport
Local specialist: Megan Lower