12 Days Cultural Morocco Tour

Posted By : Travel547638
We had a fabulous time in Morocco. Ali was our driver and organizer and he did a fabulous job. Always available for questions and wanted us to experience all that was important to us. He was friendly, kind and a very good listener....he made the experience one of the best trips we have ever had
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Posted On : 2023-04-28 10:20:20

Posted By : Sunshine282138
We booked the 12 days culture tour of Morocco for late January. Operator Youssef was very helpful in making the arrangements. He quickly responded to any questions and made great efforts to accommodate our requests. The entire trip was pleasant and the arrangements are seamless. Our driver/guide, Hassan, is wonderful! He is most responsible, caring, and knowledgeable. From the airport pick up to the entire trip to returning to the airport, he took care everything without any issues. He made extra effort to ensure that we were safe and not getting loss in the Medina. We learned a great deal of Morocco with Hassan through the entire trip. He is also an excellent photographer, taking beautiful group pictures for us. The van ride was very comfortable.
The highlight was the camel ride and overnight in desert tents. The experience was so wonderful! The medina, the markets, and Jamaal square in Marrakech were among the best experiences.
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Posted On : 2023-02-05 10:05:38

Posted By : ams1225
As two women traveling in Morocco (12 days) we decided hiring a local Moroccan-born guide would be the most efficient and offer the greatest peace of mind. We were right and had a wonderful and very memorable time (memories which will last a lifetime). The broad overview: 1) trustworthy/professional; 2) organized; 3) highly knowledgeable of the history, culture, activities; 4) knew many local people in every town, and 5) allowed for flexibility on start times, end times, and what to see and do each day. We felt safe at ALL times and enjoyed every aspect of the tour. Also worth noting be prepared for a few longer drives, but absolutely worth it. The desert camp was the highlight of the entire trip. Additionally, if you are open to hotel types the team can help and book... if you want only high-end hotels (they go quick) and I would suggest booking some yourself far in advance.
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Posted On : 2022-12-02 16:52:58

Posted By : kkjackchan
We had a private tour in November for 11 days, and this was a fantastic experience! Hamid was our main guide, who picked us up from the airport and drove us around in a very safe, calm manner. He was very knowledgeable and gave explanations of sights and for Moroccan culture or any questions we had. For some places, there are local guides to go in-depth. The local guides selected were very high quality too, although this may end up being an issue of availability of the local guides. One of the great things about Morocco Expert Tours is the customization before and during the tour. Before the tour, I spoke to Youssef to determine a customized itinerary, and he was very good communicating things and making recommendations until I was satisfied. During the tour, Hamid would cater to all our needs, whether we needed to find a bank or stop for bathroom or photos. He'd even make recommendations on doing an extra hike or other things to see. Actually beyond that, he's a problem solver, helping you accomplish what you need. His English is superb, which is a godsend when you discover most of the locals don't speak it well. Anyway, I'd definitely recommend Morocco Expert Tours, and you for sure will be in good hands if you get Hamid!
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Posted On : 2022-11-25 09:43:26

Posted By : Heather B
Let me first say... STOP reading this and book your tour/activity/driver with Morocco Expert Tours! I already did all the research you will ever need and if I chose them, so will YOU! We can honestly not say enough about how incredible our experience was. We spent 3 weeks touring Morocco and almost 2 weeks we organized with Hassan and Youssef private tour for John and I. We knew we wanted to go to the desert for several days, then Fez, Meknes, and Chefchaouen (the last was Youssef's idea - and ended up our favorite). We knew getting a driver would be the quickest option - Thank goodness we did that! So, by the end of the trip ( which we were changing ALL THE TIME we had a solid tailor made plan on what we would do as a tour and what we just needed a driver for. We ended up with a lifetime experience and Friends that we will never forget!

We arrived in Marrakech and spent a few days there and then Hassan picked us up right in front of our hotel, on time, and with the biggest smile and welcome that made us feel instantly comfortable.
From there we began the drive to the desert. It is a long journey but Hassan was prepared for this and kept us engaged through this incredible landscape. When inevitably we would be lulled to sleep from riding in the back seat, he would wake us up to one incredible view after another! AMAZING!

We had a bucket list prepared of all of the foods that we wanted to try that we told him about probably in the first hour of our time together and throughout our time together he would stop and out of nowhere pop up with this delicious food. I have no idea how he remembered everything - it was a long delicious list!

While riding a camel in Merzouga, I was bucked off (being from Texas I really tried to hold on) Hassan went above and beyond ensuring I would make it through the rest of our trip. He even spent the night at the tent camp (which wasn't planned) incase we needed anything. Thank you Hassan!! (Also, it was not camels fault. My sweatshirt spooked him). Came home to an MCL grade 2 tear. 3 months recovery time. Without Hassan and my new Husband by my side our African adventure would have been much different.

I am leaving all the fun out! The ancient wells, camel milk (delicious!), the food, the landscape, Volubilus, the dogs we fed on the side of the highway, Berber bathroom stops, the TOP NOTCH accommodations MET ckose,

The day we were leaving Morocco, they closed the borders to all inbound and outbound travel because of the Omnicron Variant. We were stuck. Very happily at first, then realizing it really could be a month or more before we got home, worried. We had already said our goodbyes the day before. So, there was no reason that MET should have even worried about us. BUT worry they did! They were in constant contact with us offering to help us in ways that were ABOVE and BEYOND. They proved (even though there was no doubt) what wonderful people they truly are.
We did end up getting a re-patriation flight and all ended well.

These are just some of the things that could have gone really badly BUT instead make for wonderful memories.

I am writing this review, NOT to tell you about all of the beautiful places and the beautiful people of Africa because you already know you want to go there and I cannot wait for you to experience all the things we did, for yourselves.

I am writing this review because Morocco Expert Tours is Beyond Excellent. Every moment- from my first email, to my constant, "what if we did this", to even the congratulations on our wedding last month... this level of caring only comes from people who love their country and love to make sure everyone who comes their has the time of their lives.

Thank you Hassan and Youssef for being a part of our blessed journey!!

AFFFRRRRIIIKKKKAAAAAAAAAAAA!! - Hassan Thank you for all of the memories that we didn't plan!

Youssef - Thank you for always being kind, patient and happy!
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Posted On : 2022-04-12 09:39:20

Posted By : williams44
My husband, parents and I took a 12 day trip to Morocco. I planned the itinerary and the hotels. All we wanted was a driver who could take us from place to place. We contacted Morocco Expert Tours on the recommendation of a family we knew who had traveled to Morocco two years ago and who had used a driver and guide through the company. We did an entire loop around the country from Casablanca, Essaouira, Marrakesh, the desert, Fes (with a side trip to Meknes and Volubilis), Chefchaouen and back to Casablanca (with a stop in Rabat). Our driver, Idir, was knowledgeable and gave us a lot of history and background about the places we visited and the places we passed. Between him, our research and our guide book, we didn't miss having a guide at all. Importantly, he was a safe driver and knew where he was going. We had thought about driving ourselves, but in the end, we were glad to have left it to a professional. He avoided all speed traps, of which there were many, and knew the roads. Also, Idir was very kind and considerate and made each of us feel comfortable. His English was great, so we had no trouble communicating with him. We're not a fan of stopping at tourist shopping places, and Idir respected that. We had tea with his family, which was also nice. We spent a lot of time in the car, and we always felt safe with Idir. We highly recommend Idir and Morocco Expert Tours if you're looking for some assistance in Morocco.
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Posted On : 2019-10-28 20:34:24

Posted By : kategroton
Truly wonderful. Morocco Expert Tours did an amazing job on our 11 day private tour for two women travelers. We asked to see cultural and historical highlights and also get off the beaten path, enjoy the outdoors and see more local life. They customized a tour just for us. We relied on their expertise for what to see and how to see it and were not disappointed. Our driver/guide was Hamid, one of the owners. He was great. We enjoyed his knowledge of the country, history, geography, and culture. He went the extra mile to please us - even adding in a little stop to look for fossils when we mentioned we enjoyed that. Not every day went exactly as on the plan - but we did everything we wanted and more we didn't even know we wanted. A couple of things you might like to know. They are truly professional and honest. Don't worry about sending in the deposit. Then a couple days into the trip you pay the rest on credit card if you wish (3 percent added for that). All above board. We had a local tour guide in most places we went to. Most were fantastic and added a lot to the experience. However it also adds to the expense as you tip each guide. We had a terrible guide in Marrakech - didn't show us anything we could not have seen ourselves. Maybe skip the guide there. P.S. Once we told this to Hamid he was immediately on the phone and willing to arrange another guide to come that afternoon. We declined. All the places we stayed were good. Some were fantastic - with beautiful architecture. All breakfasts are included and some dinners. Lunches not included but often chosen for us based on guide recommendation or convenience when driving to from places. Some great some not so great, but in the scheme of things it all worked wonderfully. I highly recommend Morocco Expert Tours.
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Posted On : 2019-10-15 07:17:01

Posted By : Bruce L
BRILLIANT!!!! Absolutely fantastic! After looking through tours of Morocco and nothing matching where I specifically wanted to go, I got in touch with Ali from Morocco Joy Travel and I am so glad I did. He organised our 10 day/9 night tour. He went out of his way to organise the tour for my husband and I to all the places we wanted to see, he organised the whole trip, accommodation, excursions and we even went to a family members traditional Berber wedding - it was fabulous. We met people on other tours while we were there and I am so glad I went with Ali and Morocco Joy Travel, I could not fault Ali, he was knowledgeable, friendly, funny, attentive and went out of his way to make our trip so memorable and the price was fantastic. If you are thinking of going to Morocco, and you definitely should :) then send Ali from Morocco Joy Travel an email on what you would like to see and do and he will put together a fantastic itinerary and guide you through the whole booking and planning process
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Posted On : 2019-09-25 01:06:01

Posted By : hankrosen
My family just returned from a magnificent 11-day guided tour of Morocco that will provide awesome memories to last a lifetime. Our group consisted of my wife and myself, our two married daughters and their husbands, and our precious one -year old granddaughter.

Morocco Expert Tours and our driver-guide Abdul exceeded our expectations in every respect. The initial itinerary and booking arrangement with Youssef was handled with professionalism and ease. He answered all of our many questions clearly and expeditiously. We chose our own itinerary and had made AirBNB reservations along the way.

After all the arrangements were made and monies transferred, it was finally “D-day” for arrival into the Casablanca airport. Would someone be there to pick us up? I mean, you never know.

All fears and trepidations were put aside after we emerged from the arrivals hall and were greeted by our smiling driver extraordinaire Abdul. After a gracious welcome, he stated that we are now his family and anything we wanted or needed was his pleasure to provide.

With Abdul cheerfully and ably at the helm, we were able to travel a good swath of Morocco. From Rabat, to the beautiful “Blue City Chefchaouen, Meknes and Ouarzazate.

We experienced the chaotic but fascinating casbas and medinas in Fes and Marrakesh, where licensed guides accompanied us.

A favorite of the trip was a two-night stay at a beautiful auberge in the Sahara where we had also booked a camel trek and desert camp. Awesome! This was followed by an exhilarating drive through the High Atlas Mountains.

Our trip was capped off with a relaxing two-day stay in the “chill vibes” coastal city of Essaouira.

From the moment we arrived, our driver/guide Abdul went above and beyond to make our trip fantastic and stress-free.

It was a special treat when he took us to his home to meet his wife and two lovely children. Thank you Abdul and family for the honor of your hospitality. We are indeed “one family!”

Morocco is a beautiful and endlessly alluring country and so are her people.

For anyone considering a trip to this country I have no reservations in highly recommending the services of Morocco Expert Tours!
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Posted On : 2019-07-04 16:40:47

Posted By : gfnktdchg
We hired Morocco Expert Tours for an eleven-day private grand tour of Morocco. My girlfriend and I were the only travelers on this tour and simply put, this tour was amazing! Before I get into the specifics of the tour, I must say that Youssef was excellent at answering my questions and adjusting our tour to fit our needs. I have a daughter studying in Rabat and we wanted to spend four days in Rabat in the middle of the tour. Youssef suggested itinerary changes that made this possible. He also booked us a beautiful riad in Rabat for our stay there. Another thing I liked was the airport pick up and drop offs. We had a lot of luggage and our guide, Youssef, (the owner Youssef’s nephew) was more than helpful with our luggage… not only at the airport, but throughout the tour. For both legs of our tour (before and after visiting my daughter in Rabat), Youseff was our guide/driver. Youseff was very knowledgeable about all the sights and cities we visited. He would discuss history and tell us stories about Morocco. He would recommend excellent restaurants and shopping spots and was always able to modify the itinerary if we decided to see something on a whim. We also had excellent private guides in Fes, Volubilis and Marrakech, which were arranged by Youssef ahead of time. These guides showed us many of the important historical sites as well as the best places to shop… places where you can buy authentic artisan crafts, as some shops in Morocco (even in the Medinas) carry products made in China. We split our trip into two legs. The first leg included Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Fes and Meknes, as well as some small sights along the way. Of these, Chefchaouen was probably our favorite. We only spent one night there, but I would highly recommend staying there for two nights. The Roman ruins with their tile mosaics at Volubilis were amazing and Fes has a great Medina with beautiful artisan shopping. We would love to have been able to spend more time in Meknes…next time. After a beautiful stay with my daughter in Rabat, we embarked on our second leg of the tour which included the Mid Atlas, Merzouga and the Sahara, Todra Gorge, Ouarzazate and Marrakech. The desert area was phenomenal! Everything from the overnight camel trek, to the souk in Merzouga, to the very special musical performance outside Merzouga by the Gnawan musicians was extraordinary. The Todra gorge was far more enormous than I could have imagined. The Kasbahs in the Dades Valley were fantastic and Marrakech has all the fun and freaks of a carnival, while encompassing all the history that is Morocco. Throughout the tour, the hotels and riads were always comfortable and clean; and most of the time luxurious with beautiful views. A guide/driver on a private tour can make or break the tour. Our guide, Youssef, was a gem and made our tour special and unique. He was helpful, kind, knowledgeable and adaptable to our desires. We would recommend Youssef to anybody’s tour. Thanks to both of the Youssef’s at Morocco Expert, we have knowledge and memories of Morocco that will last a lifetime!
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Posted On : 2019-05-13 13:21:30