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Maryem Kouna

I was born and raised in a small village in Draa valley and grew up in a family that valued education and hard work. I had a strong interest in learning a new language and following my baccalaureate, I moved to Marrakech to continue my education, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in English literature.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"My other passion is cooking (and eating) Moroccan cuisine, so I enjoy sharing our local specialty of couscous with our guests along with other off-the-beaten path locations and cultural experiences. But no matter what you choose to do or what style of vacation you wish to have, I can help you develop a trip plan and itinerary that matches your interests."

How did you get involved in travel?

"My passion towards the tourism field began when I was a kid. Since I am from a region known for its historic kasbahs, I often encountered tourists and dreamed of one day working within the industry. As luck would have it, I met the owners of Morocco Immersion Tours & Adventures through a mutual friend and was hired by them as a sales assistant which was my first step in making that dream a reality.
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Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"One of the finest and most satisfying trips that I’ve had so far was the time I visited Essaouira. It was an amazing place for quiet wanderings and strolling alongside the city’s high battlements and its calm tight-fitting alleys in the old medina while also discovering its historical and cultural background. Essaouira is still one of my favorite destinations in Morocco even though it is always windy there!"

Maryem is part of the following groups: Morocco Travel Agents
Top itineraries and travel advice
Highlights of Morocco: Fes, Atlas Mountains, Dades Valley, Marrakech & Essaouira - 14 Days
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A Taste of Morocco: Casablanca to Marrakech - 7 Days
Discover Morocco's highlights with this fast-paced one-week trip beginning in Casablanca and ending in Marrakesh. Visit the four imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and...

Recent trip reviews for Maryem

Morocco …..an amazing country of great contrasts
Morocco | Mar 10 - Mar 20, 2024

Suzanne
Suzanne S.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024
Salem was an informative & organized guide.We really enjoyed our time with him.He gave us lots of insight into Moroccan culture & various historic sites.Kimkim was very helpful in coming up with an itinerary & providing accomodation in the Medinas of each location. Read more

Salem was an informative & organized guide.We really enjoyed our time with him.He gave us lots of insight into Moroccan culture & various historic sites.Kimkim was very helpful in coming up with an itinerary & providing accomodation in the Medinas of each location.

Hotel Reviews
Kasbah Rose
Tangier

Beautiful little place with a fantastic view of the city.Breakfast was delicious & Lorraine was a very welcoming host.

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Riad El Palacio
Chefchaouen

Beautiful spacious rooms in a great location.We could walk everywhere in the town.The staff were friendly & helpful.

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Riad Farouzi Fes
Fes

This hotel was absolutely beautiful!! From the moment we arrived until the minute we left our experience was fantastic.The staff were amazing & the breakfasts were excellent with so much selection.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful hotel with so much detail in the decoration.
Location
Very central for walking around main center of Fes.
Staff
Super friendly….sadly I don’t remember any names.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were very clean & super spacious.
Riad Kalaa
Rabat
Riad Nesma Suites & SPA
Medina, Marrakech

Overall a good hotel but the rooms were quite small.

Authenticity & Character
I liked the rooftop eating area & pool.
Location
Easy to access everything in the old part of the city.
Staff
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Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of Tangier (upon arrival)
Guided Tour of Tangier (upon arrival)
Tangier

Tour never happened because our ferry arrived very late due to circumstances beyond our control.We were disappointed that we would have to pay $100 US to reschedule for the next day considering we paid $2600 US each. It wasn’t the greatest way to start the tour.

Quality of Experience
Rebook to the next morning
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We have enough notice that we would be delayed for the tour to be rescheduled.
Transport
Weren’t given all the info we needed to make a choice
Afternoon Exploration of Morocco's Blue Pearl
Afternoon Exploration of Morocco's Blue Pearl
Chefchaouen

Salam gave us a good restaurant recommendation ……Triana that we ended up going to twice!!! Love this small town,it was really fun to explore on our own.

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Morocco

Beautiful drive & we really enjoyed our tour of Volubilis.The site was amazing & the guide was very knowledgeable.Disappointing that Meknes was all under renovation so we really didn’t see much, but we enjoyed a nice lunch there.

Guided Tour of Fes
Guided Tour of Fes
Fes

Fes is an absolutely amazing place!! We were astounded by all the artisans & loved our visits to the tiling,pottery & leather workshops/stores.The markets were utterly mind boggling as well as the maze of streets!

Quality of Experience
Visit to the Jewish quarter & cemetery were interesting.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Salam was an excellent guide for the day.
Local specialist: Maryem Kouna
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Maryem
Maryem Kouna
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Mar 22, 2024

Hi Suzanne!
Thank you so much for the great review! We are so happy to hear that you had an amazing time in Morocco and enjoyed your time with Sellam. So great to hear that we were able to help you plan an itinerary that exactly suited your interests!
Thanks again for the review and for trusting us with your trip!
Maryem, Sellam, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family.