A Moroccan Dream Come True: Seamless Travel and Exceptional Guides!
Morocco
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Nov 15 - Nov 25, 2025
My recent trip to Morocco was, without a doubt, the most incredible travel experience my partner and I have ever had. From the ancient medinas to the stunning Atlas Mountains and the endless Sahara dunes, every single moment was pure magic. This seamless adventure was made possible by the truly outstanding service provided by Orion Trek Voyages.
We must start by giving our immense gratitude to our driver, Adil. Adil was much more than just a driver—he was the calm, knowledgeable, and reliable backbone of our entire journey. Over the 12 days, he expertly navigated the long roads between cities like Fes, Merzouga, and Marrakech, always ensuring our safety and comfort. His professionalism, warm smile, and willingness to stop at every picturesque vista made the extensive travel feel like part of the adventure, not just a transfer. He is a genuine treasure and a stellar representation of Moroccan hospitality.
The highlight of our guided tours was absolutely our time in Marrakech with Laghrib. Laghrib is an extraordinary tour guide! He brought the chaotic beauty of the Red City to life, guiding us through the labyrinthine souks, historical palaces, and the vibrant Jemaa el Fna square with expert knowledge and infectious enthusiasm. His deep understanding of the city's history, culture, and local secrets gave us insights we could never have found on our own. Our 6-hour historical sightseeing tour felt like a fascinating journey through time. If you find yourself in Marrakech, request Laghrib—he is simply the best in the business!
Thank you to Orion Trek Voyages for crafting an itinerary that provided both adventure and luxurious comfort (the Hammam experience on Day 11 was the perfect end!). This was a bucket list trip that surpassed all expectations and will hold a special place in our memory forever.
Highlights:
Driver: Adil (5/5 stars - the ultimate professional and companion)
Marrakech Guide: Laghrib (5/5 stars - brilliant, passionate, and knowledgeable)
Desert Camp Experience (Day 7)
Historical Marrakech Medina Sightseeing (Day 10)
Hotel Reviews
Good first night place to stay. Highly suggest paying for their dinner after a long day of travel.
Have to admit, we were skeptical at first when we checked in about the staff (sorry I can't remember their names). But they grew on us and are now core memories of our trip. If you know, you know.
I know this sounds crazy, but the tent was probably the nicest room we stayed in the whole trip. Not to discredit any of the riads, I'm simply talking in terms of amenities and size far exceeding expectations. The food, the staff, the clear night sky all amazing. There were 2 things we did that my wife and I said we would never do, but we did. 1. Dance at the drum circle. 2. Play the drums at the drum circle. Both made possible by the friendly and encouraging staff.
Friendliest and most personable staff during our entire trip. Beautiful location!
Clean and cozy, great location.
Activity Reviews
Despite being a newer city, the architecture is still amazing.
Beautiful city and our second favorite tour guide of the entire trip.
Very cool to see the tannery and understand how a lot of different products come to be.
Souad, our chef for the class was top notch! She was very knowledgeable and had a good relationship with the people working in the local market. Highly recommend doing this!
It was one of a kind. From the camels, the tents, the staff, the night sky. All of it was amazing.
This was one of my favorite tours. Our guide, Laghrib, was the best. We tried so much food and pushed us to try things we never would have done on our own. ✅ Random street food ✅ Snails ✅ Back alley soup ✅An abundance of yummy food
Very professional tour operator. Timely transportation, friendly staff, yummy breakfast, and the views from the balloon!
Have to admit, this tour was on the tail end of our trip, so it was becoming hard to see and experience new things. Our guide, Laghrib, made that a non-issue. He had so much knowledge about everything. It was unlike every other tour we had where the guide had a preset of what to see/do. Laghrib was able to pick up on what we wanted to see and took us there. We could have listened to Laghrib talk all day as he had a very unique perspective on everything.
We thoroughly enjoyed this hike. Stunning views all around and lunch at a Berber house was delicious! Little did we know that it was going to be 7 miles, however I suspect the guide can cater to those not looking to put in that much mileage.
This was a unique experience and a great way to end the day after a long hike in Imlil.
