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Our hotel, Riad Atrium was one of our favorites. It was quiet and intimate. We ate dinner and breakfast on the rooftop and enjoyed more views. Food was very good, especially the breakfast. We also enjoyed a tagine chicken our first night that was lovely. Staff was helpful and again, we saw one other guest our entire time here so it felt like we had the place to ourself.

Our hotel, Riad Braya was tucked away but so beautiful. We felt like we were the only guests there. We had personal service. The riad was beautiful, comfortable beds and another amazing rooftop. We had to leave super early to catch our train to Marrakech and they packed a breakfast for us to take with.

Our hotel, Lina Ryad was beautiful. They were able to get two of us in for a hammam when we arrived. Breakfast was excellent. Our dinner was just okay. We especially love the rooftop terrace where you could get spectacular views of the blue city below. We had the rooftop to ourselves and enjoyed day, evening and night views. Rooms were spacious. They provided robes and had an extra bed for our daughter made up. They stored our luggage for us while we did a tour of the city.

So much food! We definitely left full. We stopped for prickly pear as we were walking to the market. Next, we sampled Harira, and a street sandwich with tomatoes and onions grilled in a pita. We also got to sample escargot which most in our group tried for the first time. It was interesting and salty. Not the worst I have eaten! We also went to a restaurant and tried beef tagine. We ended with sugar donuts and smoothies. It was fun to have someone point us to safe eating places. We ended up getting smoothies and donuts on our own from the same vendors. Markets at night are very busy and it was hard to keep up with our guide. We wanted to do some last minute shopping but that was stressful with so many people everywhere and trying to keep our group together.

Gardens were nice but for us it was tucked in between a half day tour of Marrakech and a night food tour of Marrakech markets. It was hot, crowded and so many Instagram posers! Very well maintained. Loved the ponds, cacti, and various flowers.

We enjoyed Volubilis but by the time we got there, it was mid day and very hot! We explored with a guide and enjoyed the sights of the ancient Roman city. We could have skipped Meknes. It was busy and we were not allowed in the mosque because we had on shorts.

Our last day we hiked the High Atlas mountains and had dinner with a Berber family. This was one of my favorite days in Morocco. The scenery was so beautiful and it was a nice change from the crowded cities. We ended up buying rugs from locals here and found the prices much more reasonable and felt better about the money going directly to the women who make the rugs. I also bought a leather ottoman for a good price. The meal with the family was so good and appreciated after hiking a few miles.

We really enjoyed the markets in Marrakech but our guide moved very fast through them. We had to stop him several times to make purchases. We also struggled to keep up with him as we had 5 of us and maneuvering through the crowds is a bit challenging! We toured a palace and the markets. We did try to buy a carpet here too and again, found them to be way out of our budget ($1000 for even a small rug). We also went to a Argon oil store. We were given a briefing on Argon oil. I had no idea the oil is made from seeds only grown in a small region of Morocco. The prices seemed reasonable and we purchased argon oil and some spices.

We loved that the tour that took us to the top of the city so we could see down into the areas we would explore. We also really enjoyed the tour of the ceramics shop. It was informative and interesting to see how the crafts are still made by hand. We each bought something in the gift shop after. The streets were a bit overwhelming, even for seasoned travelers. We saw the tanneries, and the wool dying. Our guide took us to get carpets but they were way out of our budget. We also explored the world's oldest University. We were not able to see the school but could walk through the now abandoned dorms.

We loved Chefchouen! I was expecting it to be crowded with Instagram posers but streets were very quiet when we headed out for our morning walk there. The houses were so blue! We learned they paint the walls 4x per year! Our guide was so amazing. He was patient with our pictures and even invited us in to see his family home.

The Ryad Atrium in Marrakesh was also excellent and our favorite of the 3 Ryads. Service was once again impeccable and the breakfast and dinner on the roof top were great. They treated us very well and had a very nice space to spend together as a group. The location was also great within 15 minutes of the medina.

The Ryad Braya in Fes was also excellent and the service great. We were the only people staying at the Ryad and the workers made sure we had everything we needed. The location is quiet and close to several easy places to eat and to be picked up. The rooftop seating area is perfect for relaxing with the entire group.

The Lina Ryad in Chefchouen was great. The location of the Ryad was excellent and views from the roof were fantastic. Both breakfast and dinner were very good.

Gardens were nice but busy. We had already packed a lot into the day so didn't spend a lot of time here. They are beautiful but there were too many activities.

The tour of Vloubilis was amazing and our guide there was top notch. He was extremely knowledgable and brought much of the place to life for us. We loved the ruins and the stories behind it and highly recommend this stop. The stop in Meknes was mostly unnecessary. The medina was small and underwhelming given we were seeing Fes and Marrakesh later. We didn't get into the mausoleum because of our clothing, which is our fault, but wasn't a big draw for us anyway.

The day trip to Imlil was another highlight. Our guide through the hike was excellent and really explained well how people lived in the area and answered all our questions very well. He helped us with a few purchases and carried our wares down the mountain on the hike. Our visit to a locals house for lunch was a highlight as they made an amazing meal for us and served it in their living room. One of the best meals of the trip.

The guided tour of the city and the food tour were done by the same guide and we loved them both. He did a great job explaining culture, city, customs, and food throughout. He did move fast at times through the crowd but was happy to stop for us when we wanted to slow down. We really enjoyed his knowledge and explanations.

The guided tour of the city and the food tour were done by the same guide and we loved them both. He did a great job explaining culture, city, customs, and food throughout. He did move fast at times through the crowd but was happy to stop for us when we wanted to slow down. We really enjoyed his knowledge and explanations.

The tour of Fes was good, but the guide was average. He threw in several items that we later found to not be true and it soured our view on things a bit not knowing what to believe. We liked seeing the medina and he was very knowledgable but moved very quickly. We were glad to see it and definitely benefited from having a guide.

The guide was very thorough and provided a very personalized view of the city including showing us his childhood home. We enjoyed the tour very much.

A lovely glamping experience in the Agafay desert. While we were only one of two visitors at the time (off season), the staff was lovely, the food amazing, and the activities (pool, ATV, camels) provided for some fun and relaxation at the end of our trip. The tents were very comfortable and nicely decorated. I enjoyed this eco tourism experience although it would have been more fun if there were additional guests.

The views are amazing especially from the pool deck. But the place is a bit run down. There is not much to do in Imlil outside of hiking.

This is a lovely riad. Just outside the walls of the Medina, tucked away down a few alleys, it is a delightful place with a rooftop restaurant. The owner was lovely and shared the history of the riad with us as well as his plans for expansion. We enjoyed watching World Cup matches with him and his son. The rooms are very tastefully decorated and comfortable.

This was a lot of fun!!!

The guide was very rushed. He walked too fast and we felt like we were in the way of his other activities. The timing was good aim the early evening while jemaa el fnaa was just getting started.

It was a longer ride than expected and Omar did not know exactly where the hotel was. He asked several people and they didn’t know.

We enjoyed the hiking and asked if we could go longer but yousif seemed to be on a fixed schedule. We would have preferred not to do the Berber encounter. We only saw the host for a second and she did not talk to us at all about Berber culture. Her home had a lovely view but it was a wasted 90 min. They also did not get the message that we were vegetarian and cooked a chicken tagine.

This did not happen. No one was there to receive us.

It was a long trip but a lovely day in the seaside town. It was just enough time to tour the souk, eat lunch, and feel the water.

Very professional cooking school at La Maison Arabe (I didn’t hear or learn anything about Amal nonprofit while there). We enjoyed the kitchen set up and learned experience. I felt it was a bit rushed at times but they have it down to a science. Mohammad and Fadiha were warm and welcoming as were the other staff. I would have liked a tour of the hotel and other facilities there.

It was ok. The guide was very knowledgeable but he did not stop very often. There were times I wanted to take a pic or hear about something but we were so focused on avoiding mopeds. The guide was also like 45 min late so we started late. He should add a few more stops in.

Beautiful hotel in the midst of Casablanca chaos (meaning we were back in the Big City after a wonderful time in smaller places), great service and food.

Very impressive, beautiful property. A little out of the way if you're walking somewhere or getting an Uber/taxi, but we really enjoyed it.

Incredible experience, much nicer than I had imagined. Our tent (and camp) was quite nice, clean, and safe. Food was good. Definitely one of the highlights of the trip!

Really nice. Excellent food and assistance.

Took a mule ride from town up to the kasbah (along with our bags), and it was so worthwhile. Nice rooms, incredible views, nice people.

A little hard to find, but worth the effort. Very nice spot in the medina. Good food, treated well.

This was fun, although I'm pretty sure I got my bout of diarrhea from the snail soup. Maybe I'm wrong. But the experience was amazing, with good food and good guidance. We had several stops as "appetizers" before going to a rather out-of-the-way restaurant for an excellent meal on their rooftop.

Interesting. Not entirely necessary for your vivid tot Marrakech, but it was still nice.

Outstanding. The Fes medina is a maze of wondrous sights and smells, but I wouldn't wander in there without a guide, even though you have GPS on your phone.

Fun drive. Beware the monkeys on the side of the road and the men who give you peanuts to feed the monkeys with, while grabbing your phones to take pics, all for the one-time low-low price of a tip. No evidence of anything being taken, but it was an unsettling experience.

Shocking. Of all the places in Morocco to create a community, this would seem to be the least likely. Harsh, remote, no water, etc. But I guess that's what tire looking for. Anyway, quite insightful look at an incredible situation.

The drive was interesting and fun, but the camel ride out to our luxury desert camp was the highlight. Fabulous experience, even if it took a few days for my rear end to recover!

Outstanding experience. Our hosts were professional, funny, fun, and gave excellent guidance. We did all of the prep and cooking ourselves, which added to the fun. And the food was yummy!

The tour was interesting and worthwhile, but we had a different sort of issue. We were under the impression that the tour was completely paid for, but there were two places we had to pay entrance fees to enter. Our guide apparently forgot to bring money. So, we paid, with the understanding that he would reimburse us after the tour. Then, when the tour was completed, we reminded him of the reimbursement, and he said he would give the money to our driver. I let our driver know of the situation. But then the guide showed up, quite upset that we had informed the driver of the situation. He then hesitatingly reimbursed our 800 dirhams (about $80), saying something about a tip, despite the fact that my traveling partner had just handed him a generous tip. It all ended well after a few more uncomfortable moments, mostly because I gave him another tip, but this interaction turned an otherwise enjoyable visit into something that left us scratching our heads.

This was my second time staying at this riad and I loved it even more this time. It is in a perfect location, and a peaceful oasis from the hullabaloo of the city. It is so beautiful and each detail displays the depth of gorgeous Moroccan architecture and detail. We loved the peaceful rooftop with the pool and bar and many comfortable places to sit and relax. Muhammed was our baggage help/doorman, and he made the experience enjoyable for us with his attentiveness and kind conversations.

A wonderfully appointed oasis of a hotel. The location was unbeatable, with the beach and beach restaurant and the sounds of the ocean just steps from the building. Very good breakfast!

This was such a special and unique experience. The grounds and rooms were nicely appointed and it was such a curated and special place. The food and the service were spectacular.

We loved wandering and exploring on our own, especially within the souks and the medina at night was fabulously alive!

Hussan was a fabulous guide. His historical knowledge of the area shined throughout his tour and we learned so much from him. This was a very worthwhile and greatly enjoyable activity. We loved that it was a small, private tour.

Although it could not compare to the experience I had in the Sahara desert, it was a great experience for it's proximity to Marrakesh. Our camel guide was so kind and the best photographer! The tour company was kind enough to move our time up by an hour so that we would not miss the dinner and performance of the camp.

Hamza was prompt and waiting for us when we arrived. We love Hamza!