We loved our vacation in Morocco! Went on the...
Morocco | Oct 31 - Nov 15, 2023

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Ben B.
Boise, ID | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023

We loved our vacation in Morocco! Went on the Morocco Grand Tour: Cities, Desert and Mountains and had a fabulous adventure every day! Our trip was arranged perfectly with all the activities and places we wanted to include from the start. The people, food, rooms and adventures were all amazing. Our driver, Faissal, who we had with us for the full 15 days was the best driver in Morocco! He helped with everything along the way, hand picked our other city and hiking guides for various daily activities we had along the way. He was available 24/7 for anything we needed and was immediately responsive to any questions or needs we had. He also was able to recommend where to get various arts and crafts items for the best price and that were of the highest quality. Not only was he the best driver in Morocco, but he has become a friend for life now.

Hotel Reviews
Oum Palace Hotel & SPA
Casablanca

We were only there for a night on arrival. It was clean, had a great breakfast buffet and the staff were nice and helpful.

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it was just an older hotel
Hotel Dar Mounir
Chefchaouen

great location, room, breakfast buffet and staff. Very quaint and comfortable.

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Riad Ghita
Fes

Great rooms, food, location and staff. Beautiful Riad

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close to Medina
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Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

Absolutely incredible and highly recommended! So nice and quiet and dark where you can see all the stars on a clear night. Many interesting, original and fun activities available to do upon your choosing. Great live music by the staff every night. Food was amazing! Some of the best on our trip.

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Riad Chbanate
Essaouira

This was an amazing Riad. The rooms are large and clean and comfortable. The breakfasts are incredible. The staff are amazing!

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Activity Reviews
Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque
Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque
Morocco

Guide was knowledgable, entertaining and able to speak numerous languages. The Mosque is incredible in size and scope. The architecture is incredible.

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A Scenic Journey: From Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat
A Scenic Journey: From Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat
Morocco

Faissal, our driver, was amazing! Pointed out all relevant historical places and stopped at all significant places including many areas for great photos.

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Journey to Paradise: Guided Hike to Akchour Waterfall
Journey to Paradise: Guided Hike to Akchour Waterfall
Chefchaouen

Abdul Couscous was our guide for the hike and did a great job. He knew the trail well and checked on us frequently to make sure we were ok and safe and helped us through some of the more challenging sections when needed. Beautiful hike with great views. Went to a restaurant at the bottom after hike and had the best chicken tangine of the whole trip! Stopped on the drive back for fresh baked bread from clay fire ovens that was delicious!

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Journey of Colours: Roman Ruins of Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes
Journey of Colours: Roman Ruins of Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes
Morocco

It was raining that day and a lot of the important sites in Meknes were under renovation so difficult to see it all, but Volubiis very interesting and worthwhile. Our driver, Faissal, took us to an incredible Moroccan restaurant for lunch.

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Casablanca Odyssey: Explore Casablanca with your driver
Casablanca Odyssey: Explore Casablanca with your driver
Morocco

We arrived late afternoon on first day when this was initially planned so just went to hotel, had dinner, then did this part the next morning on the way to our next location. We are not big city fans in general and Casablanca seems crowded and hectic with not much to see other than the Hassan II Mosque and Mohammed V Mausoleum

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our driver, Faissal, was incredible the whole trip!
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Fes Unveiled: Unravel the Riches of Morocco's Ancient City
Fes Unveiled: Unravel the Riches of Morocco's Ancient City
Fes

Great experience. Our guide, Mohammed, for the Medina tour was great. Very knowledgeable, took us to some amazing places and didn't get us lost in the 9500 streets in the Medina. He seemed to know everybody. Interesting and fun day!

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A Taste of Tradition: Sharing Stories and Savory Delights at a Moroccan Home
A Taste of Tradition: Sharing Stories and Savory Delights at a Moroccan Home
Morocco

Good experience, although not quite what we expected. It's more like being served dinner by a Moroccan family in their home than having dinner with a family in their home. The food was great and authentic and plentiful but the sharing stories part was somewhat lacking.

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Over the Middle Atlas to the Desert: Erfoud, Merzouga, Sahara
Over the Middle Atlas to the Desert: Erfoud, Merzouga, Sahara
Morocco

Long day with long drive, but totally worth it. Driver, Faissal, pointed out all the relevant and interesting things along the way, including stopping in a Swiss style village for a break and coffee, a stop in the Middle Altas Mountains near Ifrane, where there is a ski resort (didn't expect to see one of those in Morocco) where we saw and were able to feed monkeys and ride some horses for pictures briefly. When we finally arrived in Merzouga, we took a 2-3 hour camel ride to watch the sunset then finally arrive at the amazing Tiziri Luxury Camp

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Enjoy a Hike and Camel Trek around the Erg Chebbi
Enjoy a Hike and Camel Trek around the Erg Chebbi
Merzouga

Hassan took us on a fun and scenic camel ride to an oasis near a large dune where he prepared a delicious lunch over the fire. Great experience!

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Sands and Adventures: Exciting Desert Activities in Merzouga
Sands and Adventures: Exciting Desert Activities in Merzouga
Merzouga

Yousef (?sp) took us on a drive in the desert to visit and have some tea with some nomadic Berbers, then to an abandoned mining town, then to a great lunch with listening to Gnawa music after. Great day despite to sandstorm that started the night before. Yousef was very knowledgeable and helpful. Unfortunately, due to the cultural norms, we were not able to visit much with the Berber nomads because the father wasn't there at the time of our visit, but still interesting and worthwhile.

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Berber pizza was delicious
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Adrenaline-Pumping ATV Ride: Discovering the Dunes of Merzouga
Adrenaline-Pumping ATV Ride: Discovering the Dunes of Merzouga
Merzouga

Great experience. The staff on our ATV ride made sure to be safe and accommodating with our limited experience on ATVs prior.

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Valleys, Kasbahs, and Roses: A Scenic Drive to Aït Benhaddou
Valleys, Kasbahs, and Roses: A Scenic Drive to Aït Benhaddou
Morocco

Another long driving day but with great stops at a Berber market, in Toudra to look at Berber carpets, some stops for panoramic views to take pictures and finally at Atlas Studios where many movies have been filmed including parts of Alladin, Gladiator 2 and Game of Thrones.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Faissal, our driver, is always on time, if not early and goes out of his way to make sure everything is going well. He also knows where the best places to stop for decent meals and clean bathrooms are.
Transport
see above
Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech: A Journey through Time and Nature
Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech: A Journey through Time and Nature
Morocco

Ait Benhaddou was cool and interesting. Then drove through the High Atlas Mountains with beautiful views and a stop for lunch with panoramic view.

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Faissal
Mystical Marrakesh: Unveiling the Allure of Morocco's Vibrant Jewel
Mystical Marrakesh: Unveiling the Allure of Morocco's Vibrant Jewel
Marrakesh

Amazing day with tour of Bahia Palace, the Medina and souks with a great guide, Hanan. Next Faissal, our driver took us to the Majorelle Gardens which was an unexpected and beautiful place in the big city of Marrakech.

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Tasting Marrakesh: A Private Gastronomic Adventure
Tasting Marrakesh: A Private Gastronomic Adventure
Marrakesh

Met up with Hanan again, who was our guide earlier in the day. Food tour was interesting and delicious. My wife has some food intolerances and Hanan was able to easily accommodate for that. Had some amazing tangia and roasted lamb among various other tasty treats.

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Food
Berber pizza, amazing tangia and roasted lamb. It was all delicious
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A Day of Natural Splendors: High Atlas Mountains Adventure & Lunch with a Berber Family
A Day of Natural Splendors: High Atlas Mountains Adventure & Lunch with a Berber Family
Marrakesh

Took a nice hike in the mountains to a waterfall then to a Berber family house for a delicious lunch. Again, not exactly what we expected. Our mountain hiking guide, Mohammed, was awesome. The hike was great! Beautiful and quiet. Lunch with a Berber family should really be called lunch at a Berber family's house where they serve you then you have lunch with the guide.

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Faissal
Essaouira Revealed: An Immersive Guided Experience of History and Heritage
Essaouira Revealed: An Immersive Guided Experience of History and Heritage
Morocco

Interesting and informative tour through Medina with Mohammed, who was a good guide. He took us to some amazing places we likely would not have discovered on our own such as the Jewish Synagogue, an amazing art gallery and the wood working factory as well as the silver smith store. Very knowledgeable. Good tour.

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Food
didn't actually eat any food on tour but went to amazing restaurant for lunch afterwords with great views called Salut Maroc
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Marrakech to Essaouira
Marrakech to Essaouira
Morocco

Short drive to Essaouira with stop at beautiful and interesting Argan Oil factory.

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Faissal
Horseback Riding on the Captivating Beach of Essaouira
Horseback Riding on the Captivating Beach of Essaouira
Essaouira

Great experience riding/ galloping horses on the beach. The horse guides did a great job making sure everyone was safe and the horses were well trained

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Faissal
Local specialist: Ali Moujane
Ali
Ali Moujane
Local specialist in Atlas Mountains | Replied on Nov 18, 2023
Hi Ben, Thank you immensely for sharing your incredible experience from your Morocco Grand Tour with us! We're thrilled to hear that your vacation in Morocco was nothing short of amazing, filled with unforgettable adventures across cities, deserts, and mountains. It brings us immense joy to know that the meticulous planning and arrangement of your trip aligned perfectly with your preferences and desires right from the start. Our team takes great pride in curating experiences that leave our... Read more

Hi Ben,

Thank you immensely for sharing your incredible experience from your Morocco Grand Tour with us! We're thrilled to hear that your vacation in Morocco was nothing short of amazing, filled with unforgettable adventures across cities, deserts, and mountains.

It brings us immense joy to know that the meticulous planning and arrangement of your trip aligned perfectly with your preferences and desires right from the start. Our team takes great pride in curating experiences that leave our guests in awe, and it's heartening to know that the people, cuisine, accommodations, and activities all exceeded your expectations.

We couldn't agree more about Faissal—he's indeed an exceptional driver and an invaluable asset to our team. His dedication to ensuring your comfort, safety, and enjoyment throughout the entire journey is commendable. We're delighted to hear how Faissal went above and beyond, not just as a driver but as a knowledgeable guide, assisting in selecting other guides and aiding with local recommendations. He embodies the spirit of hospitality and friendship, leaving a lasting impact that transcends a typical tourist-driver relationship.

Your kind words serve as a testament to the dedication we have in providing unparalleled experiences and fostering genuine connections. Knowing that Faissal has not only met but exceeded your expectations fills us with pride.

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your memorable journey through Morocco. We sincerely hope that these cherished memories will stay with you for a lifetime. If your adventures ever bring you back to Morocco, we'd be honored to host you once again.

Warm regards,
Ali