Marrakech to Tanger. A very special journey.
Morocco
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Sep 20 - Sep 28, 2022
We first planned to go to Morocco in 1998 ..... it's taken a while but we've just finished an amazing trip. Starting in Marrakech, over the High Atlas to Boumalne Dades, the desert of Erg Chebbi, across the middle atlas to Fes, the beautiful Blue City of Chefchaouen and flying out of Tanger.
All this time we were in the very capable hands of Samir who’s genuine passion for his country and Berber culture was an unexpected bonus to the trip. It was a pleasure to meet him and be able to learn just a little about Morocco and it’s people. I am a nervous traveller yet he managed to make the long drives a relaxing delight with his safe and assured driving.
We had a great experience. High lights would be exploring the desert and wondering the streets of Chefchaouen at sunset. If we had a little more time I would have loved to explore the high Atlas Mountains and see more of the wilderness of Morocco. Maybe next time. Tips for Marrakech and Fes medinas with guides. Do a little homework first so you know exatcly what you want to see, eat and buy. It does feel that the guides ( more so
In Fes ) are really just on a tour of things to buy ( with a commission ) so it's worth knowing what you really want to do and being firm , but sincere about it with the guides. The medinas are somewhere to get lost in but somethings that's half the fun.
Altogether a wonderful albeit 24 years late and a big thank you to Samir.
Hotel Reviews
We absolutely lives the Riads in Marrakech and Fes but the design is very insular (as it was designed to be ). It was literally a breath of fresh air to stay in the beautifully designed Dar Jasmine. Breathtaking views of Chefchaouen, amazing service and a good work out with all those stairs.
To escape into the desert. The solitude and serenity. The two unexpected takeaways from the desert. The absolute silence when the wind isn’t blowing and how cold the sand feels in the mornings.
My first experience of Morocco. I had wanted to see the courtyard Riad Architecture since I can remember. I was not disappointed. Exquisite detailing and finishes and so comfortable.
Quirky hotel in a slight time warp. Glorious terrace for sunset
