A wonderful trip with a great driver!!
Morocco | Mar 30 - Apr 9, 2026

Michael
Michael G.
Australia | Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Our driver Khalid was absolutely outstanding. His knowledge and his reliability and safe driving was really impressive. He was very helpful and prepared to assist us at all times.
The accommodation was excellent in all locations except Essaouira where we were very disappointed. We could not get a bottle of water or tea in the afternoon and were told the kitchen was closed. The Air Conditioning did not work and the fan was very noisy while the shower was average at best.
However the location was good in the medina but overall that hotel (Villa de l'O) was poor.
I must stress however that overall we had the most fantastic time. Our guides were always knowledgeable and helpful while Khalid certainly made the trip a total success.
Thank you to Hassan for all his help and with organizing the overall trip.

Hotel Reviews
Villa de l'Ô
Essaouira

This hotel was mediocre at best - location great but that was about all. Breakfast was very average.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
No service in the day if we wanted water or tea
Cleanliness & Comfort
Airconditioning did not work, fan was very noisy, shower was poor.
Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca
Casablanca

This hotel was comfortable and great for our first night. A normal big city hotel.

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Palais Amani
Fès

A great hotel - comfortable - staff very helpful - excellent Hamman and spa.

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Staff
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Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

A wonderful desert experience - staff were great and hte rooms were very comfortable.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Ksar Ighnda
Ait Benhaddou

A lovely authentic riad with great staff, good rooms and restaurants.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Maison Arabe Hotel
Marrakech

The hotel and the rooms were excellent - great staff and a lovely restaurant where we had a fabulous dinner.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The staff were very helpful - Ismael at reception was really good.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Marly Boutique Hotel
Casablanca

Very comfortable - great breakfast and a lovely hotel to end our stay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The receptionist was very helpful and was a pleasure to deal with.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Mildelt – Errachidia – Merzouga ( 7 Hours Drive).
Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Mildelt – Errachidia – Merzouga ( 7 Hours Drive).
Morocco

What a great drive with some really interesting stops, a great lunch and a very safe journey. The arrival in the desert was spectacular.

Quality of Experience
The trip to the desert took us through some wonderful landscapes
Food
We had a great lunch
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Khalid was great and the drive was very enjoyable.
Transport
Very safe driving
Camel trek to your  luxury camp
Camel trek to your luxury camp
Merzouga

Our camel guide Mohammed was excellent. Very safe and a lot of fun.

Quality of Experience
Food
Dinner was fun - plenty of food!!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our camel guide was excellent and hte whole experience was wonderful.
Transport
Riding hte camels was quite an experience!!
Transfer from Merzouga to Aït Benhaddou via Draa Valley
Transfer from Merzouga to Aït Benhaddou via Draa Valley
Morocco

Another excellent trip - great landscapes as we drove. Our stop at the gorge at Camp Todra Gorges was really interesting - greatviews

Quality of Experience
Food
We had a lovely lunch Toudgha El Oulia
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Again Khalid was great.
Dine with a Local Family
Dine with a Local Family
Morocco

We had a lovely eveing with this beautiful family - a fun time, great food and good conversation.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Aït Benhaddou
Guided Tour of Aït Benhaddou
Morocco

A fantastic historical city - really interesting.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide around Ait Benhaddou was outstanding - very knowledgeable and interesting.
Transport
Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi N'Tichka pass
Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi N'Tichka pass
Morocco

A very interesting drive through some wonderful mountains and countryside.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Khalid = excellent!!!
Transport
Very safe driving on some challenging roads.
Marrakech Food Tour
Marrakech Food Tour
Marrakesh

The food tour was interesting - the food was tasty although perhaps one stop too many - we were all very full!!

Quality of Experience
Food
The food was both tasty and interesting but we were very full at the end - maybe one stop too many!!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was very passionate about the area and took us to some lovely stops for our different meals.
Transport
Exploring Marrakech's Wonders: A Private Guided Tour
Exploring Marrakech's Wonders: A Private Guided Tour
Marrakesh

A great tour - the Confluence Museum was really interesting and the Secret Gardens were beautiful.

Quality of Experience
Great museum and gardens - well worth seeing.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was knowledgeable and we enjoyed our time with him.
Transport
Guided Tour of Volubilis
Guided Tour of Volubilis
Morocco

Fantastic - great guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide around Volubilis was outstanding
Transport
Visit Majorelle gardens
Visit Majorelle gardens
Marrakesh

We did not do this tour. We could not get tickets and decided to rest at the hotel.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Khalid took us to the gardens but due to a mix up we did not have tickets and we decided to rest at the hotel.
Fes: Exploring the Imperial City
Fes: Exploring the Imperial City
Fes

This was a great city with wonderful history

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was very knowledgeable and helped us around.
Transport
Khalid as always was great.
Transfer to Essaouira & Argan Oil Tour
Transfer to Essaouira & Argan Oil Tour
Morocco

A safe trip with an enjoyable visit to an Argan Cooperative where we had a really interesting presentation and were able to buy some lovely creams and oils.

Quality of Experience
A really interesting tour of the Argan Cooperative.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Khalid was excellent. The staff at the Cooperative were very nice and knowledgeable.
Transport
As always the trip was comfortable and safe.
Essaouira Jewish Heritage Tour
Essaouira Jewish Heritage Tour
Essaouira

a fascinating tour which gave a good insight into the Jewish influence in Essaouira

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was very knowledgeable
Transport
Sidi Kaouki wild beach
Sidi Kaouki wild beach
Essaouira

A very enjoyable fun visit - went on bikes across the beach and over the dunes - a lot of fun.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Free  Afternoon in Essaouira
Free Afternoon in Essaouira
Essaouira

We wandered around the medina, had a wonderful dinner at Dar Baba and enjoyed visiting the waterfront and tasting the oysters!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Local specialist: Hassan El Amrani
Hassan
Hassan El Amrani
Local specialist in Morocco & USA | Replied on Apr 16, 2026
Hi Michael,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re truly delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your trip overall, and especially that Khalid made such a strong impression. His professionalism, knowledge, and care are exactly what we hope every traveler experiences, and I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. I’m also very glad to hear that your guides contributed positively throughout the journey.
I’m sorry, however, to learn that your stay...
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Hi Michael,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re truly delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your trip overall, and especially that Khalid made such a strong impression. His professionalism, knowledge, and care are exactly what we hope every traveler experiences, and I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. I’m also very glad to hear that your guides contributed positively throughout the journey.
I’m sorry, however, to learn that your stay in Essaouira did not meet expectations. Your comments regarding the service, air conditioning, and overall comfort at Villa de l’O are extremely valuable. We take this seriously, and we’ll be reviewing this property again with our team to ensure future guests have a better experience.
Your feedback helps us maintain the level of quality we aim for across all accommodations.
We truly appreciate your trust and hope to welcome you back for another memorable journey in the future.
Warm regards,
Hassan