Amazing Morocco
Morocco
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Oct 13 - Oct 22, 2025
Our first visit to Morocco was a thrill. Nihad made the planning so easy. I originally intended to travel with my brother & his wife, but he had to undergo surgery a month before our planned trip. Nihad easily substituted one of my friends in their place, which increased the price only slightly. We started in Marrakech (2 nights at the excellent Riad al Rimal), then traversed the High Atlas Mountains to Valley of Roses (2 nights at the stunning Kasbah Tiziri). We took a camel ride to the desert camp (Sahara Stars Luxury Camp) for 1 night, then went on to Fes (2 nights at the Riad Farouzi Fes). We flew back to Marrakech for 2 nights (again at the Riad al Rimal). We spent our last free day seeing the Jardins Majorelle (spectacular), the Museum of Berber Arts, and the Yves St. Laurent museum.
The high points: observing the traffic in Marrakech (wild!), our lunch with the locals in the Valley of Roses, the camel ride to the desert camp, the stop at the women's cooperative Berber rug shop, every city guide we toured with, and the people of Morocco, all of whom were so warm and welcoming. Kudos to Nihad, who always responded immediately to our questions. And of course Richad, our tour manager/driver, who was invariably pleasant, helpful, patient, and informative.
Hotel Reviews
I stayed at Riad al Rimal for 4 nights. The rooms were very clean, people in reception were warm & helpful, breakfast was extravagant. A lovely spot.
This casbah is a gem. The outdoor spaces are magnificent, with gorgeous gardens & greenery. Many comfortable places to sit. Even the placement of the windows in the dining room framed perfect views of the countryside.
The staff at this riad were all wonderful, responsive & helpful. The main room where we had breakfast was beautifully restored, & the breakfasts were lovely. I thought the room where I stayed (#14), while huge, could have been cleaner.
