Best way to see Moroc
Morocco | Mar 28 - Apr 6, 2026

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Colin L.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

We wanted a trip where we could see much of the country side of Morocco as well as the cities and medinas. We decided to have a driver for our whole trip who knew the country and the roads. Over ten days, we travelled with Hamza who was a personable young man who knew instinctively what we needed to see. We also took private tours of the Mosque and the Medinas. Highlights for us were dinners in the Medina in Essouira, riding camels in the Agafay, and hiking in the Atlas Mountains. Hamza stopped whenever we had a photo op or whenever we needed a roadside coffee. We travel a lot and this trip will rank right up there as a special one. Thanks to Hamza and to Original Travels and Kim Kim.

Hotel Reviews
Barceló Casablanca
Casablanca

Good location in central district, clean and organized.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Mimouna
Essaouira

Amazing views, clean and great location.

Authenticity & Character
Classic Medina Riad, with old stair case and location on the water.
Location
This hotel is deep in the old city and requires a fairly long walk just to enter, however the walk past the souks is interesting and the hotel moves your luggage.
Staff
Fun at reception
Cleanliness & Comfort
Old but comfortable
Palais des Princesses
Marrakech

Old Medina riad but nicely redone, funky access to rooms but again you feel like you are in a different world

Authenticity & Character
Very authentic
Location
Nice but deep in the Medina
Staff
Efficient reception, fun food servers
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Atlas Mountains, Agafay Adventure & Camel ride.
Atlas Mountains, Agafay Adventure & Camel ride.
Marrakesh

Riding camels is a once in lifetime experience

Quality of Experience
Food
Nice dinner at the camel camp with fun entertainment
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pop
Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide
Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide
Morocco

Hamza was great, he knew his way around and was good about reading our needs and expectations

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque
Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque
Morocco

As expected, interesting, crowded

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides English was hard to hear
Transport
Self-Guided  Exploration of Essaouira Medina
Self-Guided Exploration of Essaouira Medina
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full-Day Experience in Taghazout Beach
Full-Day Experience in Taghazout Beach
Essaouira

Surprised to see surging community, great beachside lunch

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A Day Trip from Essaouira to Agadir with a Guided Tour
A Day Trip from Essaouira to Agadir with a Guided Tour
Essaouira

Agadir is a large city and unless you stay there not worth exploring for a short visit. Not a great Medina

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh

Nicely done, good way to experience the Medina

Quality of Experience
Stop for lamb at the hole in the ground oven, eat with your fingers
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Marrakech Evening Food Tour
Marrakech Evening Food Tour
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely