Our guide Mouad was professional, kind, fun a...
Morocco
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Mar 13 - Mar 20, 2026
Our guide Mouad was professional, kind, fun and knowledgeable. We visited during Ramadan which made his efforts and positive energy even more appreciated. He was familiar with each of the locations we visited (and most of the staff at those locations) so we felt comfortable and connected. Best of all, he was flexible with our agenda and accommodating to our needs and preferences (ie, let's skip lunch today, or can we stop at this new location, etc). On one of our day trips, Mouad suggested we pair with another family he thought we would like---which we did---and then organized for us to have dinner with them on our last night several days and cities later!
Our accommodations were great---comfortable, small, personal, and well-appointed. Hands down our favorite was Dar Rihanna in the Dades Valley, a family-run boutique hotel. One of the brothers is the chef and our meals there were absolutely fantastic.
Majid (our KimKim specialist) was so helpful when a family situation caused us to change our trip significantly just a few days before we left, and was on call when I left my phone in Mouad's car one night.
The drives in Morocco are very long, so I would recommend spreading out the trip with activities each day (for example, we had a day of hiking and extended our time in the desert). Otherwise each day could be driving with small stops on the way, which can be tiring.
Hotel Reviews
Excellent service, beautiful rooms, central location, comfortable luxury.
By far our favorite spot in the entire trip, this family-run boutique hotel is beautifully and uniquely appointed, luxurious, and charming. We loved getting to know the family who runs this property and the food was absolutely amazing---our best meals hands-down. Can't say enough about the experience and service.
This small camp was unique and fun---our meals were excellent, the staff friendly, and our tent was warm and comfortable. Definitely a glamping-like experience but that's what we wanted.
We booked this hotel at the last minute when we had to change our plans. Perfectly adequate but more of a tourist hotel, with an American-type breakfast, many rooms, etc. High-end, clean, luxurious, great staff, but not as charming as some of the smaller boutiques we stayed in (we prefer that but some might prefer the "known" aspects of this property).
Activity Reviews
Start to finish, a perfect morning. Competent staff, a focus on safety and professionalism, a beautiful moment of reflection, and a delicious breakfast. Wow!
So fun, we learned a lot and the staff was fun and professional.
This is very tourist-y and the food was mediocre. We did our best to be good sports and had fun, but there are definitely much better restaurants and experiences to be had.
Our guide was knowledgeable and experienced, we went off the beaten path (literally saw no one else except a sheep herder!) and hosted us in his home for an exceptional meal.