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Experience It Tours set up a wonderful trip with great planning. We appreciated the responsiveness and the seamless way the itinerary worked. The whole travelling experience of 15 nights through Morocco for our party of four was marvelous, even for some who may have had initial doubts!! The riad accommodation in each of the cities, and of course the desert, were fantastic. The food was glorious and the hospitality was warm and genuine (except for pesky vendors trying to sell everything from pencils to live animals) but that was also part of the experience. The glue that made it all work is largely due to Ryad, our fantastic driver, teacher, diplomat, advisor and porter. Always on time. Always ready with suggestions. We had the benefit of his knowledge on culture, history, many attempts at pronunciation, the economy and even politics. We would recommend Ryad to any prospective traveler. We experienced all of the usual tourist sights, sounds and smells which were great. They exceeded our expectations. We loved the contrast between the 'green' Morocco and the 'brown' Morocco, and the contrast between the lifestyles of the locals, such as the many donkeys transporting people and goods along the roads juxtaposed against a passing Maserati. We also experienced some of the off-the-tourist path sights as well including the troglodite village of Bahlil and the invitation to share tea with a local family. At all of our stops and even among the souks in Marrakesh that we visited by night and day, the three women in our party felt safe and relaxed. We found that having a professional guide in each of the main cities was very useful. We got so much more from the meanderings in the cities than we would have gleaned doing it ourselves. It was hard to pick out just one highlight. However, by consensus the night in the desert tents and the camel ride at sunset was hard to beat. We had such a great time that the 15 nights were not quite enough. (Although I think that I have had enough Moroccan tea for a while). I guess that leaves scope for another trip.

The trip was really wonderful. Bethany at Morocco Tours did a super job of putting together this itinerary for us. She suggested staying in some Riad’s and she was right. We loved the mix of lovely hotels and Riad’s also. Our driver, Ilyass was there to pick us up and delivered us from hotels to Riad’s and was a safe driver getting us everywhere. Frankly, we were amazed at his driving skills and how he was able to accomplish this feat!!! Ilyass did a great job of showing us his country and finding the best places to stop for food (amazing food!!) pictures, and anything else we wanted. His enthusiasm was infectious and we would highly recommend him to anyone. The culture is so different from the USA. We really didn’t know what to expect. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Of course, Ilyass and also the Morocco Tours literature told us not to make eye contact or speak to people as they would request money if we were to engage in conversations. Being American’s, we are not rude and did this a few times and yes, gave out some coins and paper money too. My husband found this true when he thought he knew his way back from a hotel in the medina and was lost for an hour and 10 minutes! He said he wasn’t afraid as people were friendly but had to give out more money than he wanted to but he learned his lesson to stay with us and not find his own way home! No one tried to rob or hurt him and we are grateful for that too. These alley ways, 900 of them, can make anyone lost! We enjoyed all of our guides. Very knowledgeable and good. We felt that the Polars Du Tresor 3 Fes did not hold up to their name. We bought 2 rugs and the fringe was not properly finished. I felt they took advantage of us and we should have examined the rugs more closely but then again, we trusted them. Not so. The Sofitel in Marrakech was great for New Years eve and fun too. We felt a little underdressed, but had a great time! We loved Esssaquira and would have liked to stay more than one night! Ilyass took us to one of the finest seafood restaurants and it was marvelous! We loved it and also the hotel there was beautiful. Great fun show with belly dancers and such. Also the horse show….loved all of it. All in all, a very memorable trip and one of our top 5 for sure!

I can't say enough about the incredible experience we had with Experience Morocco Tours. Right from the beginning, as I planned the trip with Radia, I could tell she understood what I wanted and sent me an incredible 40 page overview of what we would do and witness. We were never disappointed. We were met at the Casablanca airport with a wonderful smile from our Guide Miloud (Sha-Sha) and could tell right away that our driver Ahmed (Muhammad) would take every safe precaution for the 3 hour drive to Fez that concluded in Marrakesh. We stayed in the most beautiful Riad's, visited Palaces, Mosque, walked the colorful alleys of the market place to see how the people live, ate at yummy restaurants, spent a night on the Sahara Desert, visited the Atlas mountains (as beautiful as the Grand Canyon). Every smell, every color, every greeting was filled with the wonderful energy of the people and this land. I keep remembering the bright colors of yellow, red and blue, and each city has its taxi painted in a different color. We saw several of the 650 nomads with their families and their sheep. I took a cooking class, had the most wonderful steam bath and massage, ate escargot, walked the site where the movie "Gladiator" was filmed, took in the majestic mountains and land, and yes did a little shopping. The tannery was a blast, drinking mint tea, laughing and understanding the process of making a leather coat. Spending the night on the Sahara, riding on the red sand of the desert, watching the sunset and finding in a tent with a shower and toilet, treated to a delicious meal, singing and watching the stars, and then listening to the quiet of the night was the most memorable experience. We were given a mobile phone to insure being connected at all times and I felt totally safe and so well cared for in every moment. It was just a glorious, marvelous experience. I have some 1,000+ pictures that I keep looking at to remind me of how fortunate we were to be connected with such excellent service of Experience Morocco. If you are wanting to go to this beautiful part of the world, look no further. You will be in such good hands. Deep gratitude to the entire team and to you Radia. After being with the two of you Sha-Sha and Muhmmed for 9 days, John and I miss you! You made our vacation an experience we will never forget!

From the start to the finish, we were very happy with how well taken care of and how organized and seamless the transitions from one day to the next were. The itinerary that our agent, Bethany, helped us arrange based on our preferences worked out perfectly. We felt that we had a nice mixture of the cities and countrysides of Morocco. From the breathtaking mosque in Casablanca to Chefchaouen to the Sahara desert to the snow-capped Atlas Mountains to the medina of Marrakech, we got a small taste of what this amazing country has to offer. Our lodgings and meals were all fantastic! If possible, please request our amazing driver and guide, Adil Fezzaz. Our vehicle was comfortable, clean, and fully stocked with bottled water each day. Adil was very personable, prompt, and knowledgable about the history of Morocco. He enjoyed sharing with us the culture and customs of the Moroccan people along with teaching us some Arabic phrases. His sense of humor made us smile and laugh every minute of our trip! By the end, he felt like family. Our only regret is that we did not have more time there!

Easy to work with and quick replies when planning out trip. Their helpful suggestions regarding our itinerary, made out trip perfect! The accomodations were wonderful, a mix of riads and boutique hotels with great staff and guides. Our driver was great, and details were all taken care of. They were also there to help when we had a health issue and a change of itinerary. All in all an excellent agency to work with. I would highly recommend!

Morocco Tours is AMAZING. Professional. Communicative. Responsive. Flexible. Accommodating. Experts. Excellent. I cannot say enough about how outstanding their services are. I threw them a bit of a wrench when I started planning 2 years ago for a trip to Morocco with 19 guests - they admitted that typically they plan tours for much smaller groups. But they took on the challenge like true champs! Their Operations and Finance teams immediately sprung into action and made everything work out seamlessly. Our tour coordinators we fabulous at customizing the tour considering special requests I made and accommodating the special needs of some of my guests on the tour. And the actual in-country experience? OMG!!! They made shuffling 20 folks on a 10 day tour seem like a complete piece of cake! Bus departures, hotel/riad check-ins, selected restaurants, sights and scenes, schedule adjustments - I mean, they made everything SO EASY!!! Just AMAZING!! Our tour guide & driver really made the trip for us! Their expert handling of our group, informative/educational explanations of things & places we were experiencing took the trip to a whole other level! Short answer? The only way to see Morocco is through Morocco Tours. Super, special thanks to Kit, Bethany, Amy, Joe, Ali and Adil! What an experience of a lifetime!!!! Worth every single penny and then some!!!!! Maurice James Tour Dates: 16-24 February 2018

I was extremely pleased with the service provided to us by Experience It! Morocco tours. Our driver was very professional and willing to accommodate us in every way. The Riad Fes was spectacular in service and appointments. I liked that we were able to select our dinner venues even though they were covered in our travel package. The Maison La Arabe was a bit of a disappointment. Although the property was lovely, the service staff left a little to be desired. The restaurant staff was very indifferent for our dinner the first night and breakfast. The suite was nicely appointed but very chopped up. It was at the top of a circular, two and a half flight of stairs that were very difficult to negotiate. The company offered to move us to a different hotel of our choice but for one more night we decided against moving. Had we had more than one night left in the hotel, we would have availed ourselves of their offer. Our guide in Fes was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and was willing to give us time we wanted to shop and sightsee. The guide in in Marrakech seemed knowledgeable but seemed very “programmed”. He never made eye contact and seemed to want to rush us. Our tour in Marrakech was on Friday and the prayer schedule seemed to be an issue so perhaps that affected his presentation. We did enjoy the Medina tour and were able to hit all the high points. All in all, the company went out of their way to make our Morocco experience a good one. I would certainly recommend them to anyone.

Ali was an excellent tour guide, and Abdul a perfect, safe driver. Both were sensitive to the varying needs of our group, and exhibited great patience during all phases of our complex trip. Morocco is a truly exceptional country to visit, and with your Tour company itinerary, we were exposed to such variety and unusual locales. And, I was pleased with all the hotels and their staffs, and enjoyed 90% of the meals.