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Amazing experience exploring southern Morocco. Picked up directly from Place Mellah in Marrakech (very close to our hotel), we travelled towards our first main destination of Aït Benhaddou. The town was visually interesting and we were told a lot about its construction and position in the film industry. Honestly it was the highlight from the day. Sid an amazing place. Kalaat M’Gouna (Flower City) was our evening stop and the hotel we stayed in was well equipped, but could do with a bit of a face lift. Nonetheless, there were good views of the area and the terrace was a good spot to relax in the sun. It has also has a pool, but it is basically an ice bath. Staff were friendly. A relatively early get up at 7:30 and we made our way for a humble breakfast before jumping back in the van. We stopped at Todra Gorge and had a local guide for here and Tinghir, where we wandered through and entered a Berber house. They explained to us about carpet and tapestry making in the village. You are under no obligation to buy anything (the carpet-seller even said this), but for those who may want to purchase something and do not have the space to fit for the suitcases, they do send it internationally. There was a buffet lunch in Ferkla El Oulia and a stop for souvenirs in Melaab (we dressed in traditional Berber wear and had a group photo in the road). We had many stops along the way in our group, which broke up the journey nicely. We reached Merzouga in the mid- to late afternoon. We had to leave whatever belongings we needed for the camp outside a building. The vans cannot transport them across the Sahara to the luxury camp we stayed in. This may be slightly disconcerting for people, but trust them. They do this everyday. The process was organised chaos, but we received them at the camp later with no problem. While the bags were being transported with 4x4, we took an hour camel ride to a dune for some sand-boarding while we waited for our quad bikes to arrive. I am a bit of an adventure seeker and sadly we couldn’t ride the buggies a bit quicker, but I understand the safety elements and how difficult it is for the locals. We took them to a sunset spot before riding them back to camp. The tents in Merzouga were unreal. Accommodation was idyllic and we got bumped up to Premium, which was a nice surprise. The food was class and we had a beer and chilled in the camp and danced with the locals. Early get up for the final day: 4:30 a.m. 5 a.m: Breakfast — 5:30 a.m.: Camel ride to the see the sunrise. Back to the Merzouga town to collect our luggage. We said goodbye to our group and driver (Youssef), who were heading to Agadir, and jumped in another car to Fez with (Lüzy - I am sorry I cannot spell it). This day, we knew would long, but after a pitstop in Er-Rteb, we went all the way to Zaida. Amazing scenery through the Atlas Mountains on the way. Food was a kebab / butchers. Before reaching Ifrane (town where King Mohamed VI likes to sejourn and it is incredibly clean / honestly makes you feel like you are in the French Alps), we had a chance to see a group of macaques off-road. Then Lüzy drove us all the way to our hotel and ensured we had a hotel manager / employee to pick us up and walk us to our hotel. The old town of Fes is a medina and is therefore walled and almost impossible for cars to get in! The trip overall was 10/10. We enjoyed every minute of our excursion from start to finish. The activities were varied, the accommodation and food were very good, but for me it was the conversations with people in our group or local Moroccans that made it. We always felt respected, safe and well-looked after. See below more about our drivers: Youssef (our main driver) was very welcoming. His motto for us was: “Your job is to enjoy Morocco.” He was always in a good mood and if we had a problem/question, he would answer or ensure that he found an answer. He was exactly what you needed as an intermediary. We left to join another car on the third day, and he ensured to give us his number if any problems occur. Very reliable. He waited with us until the exchange happened. Youssef was also a great driver and knew the roads so well. Top bloke. Lüzy was also a great guy and told us a few things about the area from Merzouga to Fez. He was flexible when we asked him to keep driving and he was happy to do so. He also took me to a pharmacy and was on the phone to the accommodation to arrange pick up. Tom and Paloma

Issmail was our tour guide. He went over and beyond what we expected or anticipated. He allowed us to visit the sites and complete the activities and at a relaxed and enjoyable pace. We did so many things on this activity and every place we visited was wonderful. It also helped that our group was small and we were a perfect match with the others who attended. The visit to the Berber villages was one of the highlights of our trips. We could not have conceptualized the heartfelt affect this tour had on us. We'll be back Morocco. Thank you for being so great to us during our visit. Definitely left our heart there.

We had a wonderful experience with our guide, Sallam. He was kind, friendly, and tailored our tour to our interests and preferences. He was so knowledgeable about the history of Marrakech and Morocco and we walked away having learned so much! It also felt like we were being guided by a celebrity! Sallam knew everyone we passed, which made us feel like we got a really special guide. We would definitely recommend this tour, especially Sallam, to anyone wanting to dive deep into Marrakech‘s rich history.

We had such a wonderful Tour with Hassan! We explored every area that was on my extensive list and then some! We had requested a particular restaurant for lunch and we were able to make that happen which was much appreciated. We learned SO much about Marrakech and Morocco which is always our goal when traveling. I would suggest that if you book this Tour to specify whether or not you want to visit local merchants to hear about their particular wares. We were taken to about 4 different merchants in which we had no interest in buying anything so that was a bit of wasted time. We were firm in our refusal to buy anything and it was fine, but would rather have spent our time seeing more sights. Overall it was a fantastic day with Hassan and a great introduction to Marrakech!

The half‑day trip to the Agafay Desert was outstanding from start to finish. Everything ran smoothly, beginning with a punctual pick‑up directly from our riad and ending with an equally seamless drop‑off. The whole experience felt relaxed, secure, and very well organised, which made it easy to simply enjoy the moment. Our guide Abdeljalil was excellent — knowledgeable without overwhelming us, friendly, and always attentive to the group’s comfort. He shared insights about the region, the culture, and the landscape in a way that added real depth to the experience. The highlights were unforgettable. The camel ride through the rocky desert was both peaceful and surreal, with magnificent views stretching across the Agafay landscape as the sun began to set. Later, the dinner and fire show created a magical atmosphere: great food, warm hospitality, and a performance that felt both authentic and captivating. This trip delivered far more than expected — a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation. It’s an experience I’d recommend to anyone visiting Marrakech, and one I’d happily repeat.

First of all meeting was very easy we had a watsapp from Mohammed and met him at cafe de France it’s a very popular place very easy to find Mohammed introduced himself and he asked us what we would more like to see which I thought was very thoughtful We began our tour as he explained his role and obviously being tourists our haggling skills have to be earned so Mohammed stepped in for us on many occasions and he was absolutely fantastic I’ve done a few of these tours before and he was by far the best the most involved the most knowledgeable helpful with haggling and giving us helpful information on how to not get ripped off I know we don’t mind to pay bigger prices as tourists but it does become very tedious when it’s a constant haggle over £300 for something that is £5 We had a lot to see and Mohammed showed us as much as possible His English is really good too so it was very easy to communicate We all enjoyed the tour and I would most definitely recommend his guide for sure He knew everyone in the markets and he even took us to a fantastic coffee place and we had lovely coffee and tea Then at the end of our tour we finished at nomad restaurant definitely worth a visit Once we left the restaurant we was without Mohammed and we got lost on the way out so please take a guide you will spend too much time getting lost in there it literally is a maze and the tour is a very good price considering the guide is fantastic

It's not the most comfortable experience, but it was so much fun ! However, it is worth noting that health and safety is obviously not a concern in Marrakesh !! Ahmed our driver took us to the main sites we requested to visit and waited patiently for us. Thank you for the gifts and delicious cakes.

Our tour was an excellent introduction to our trip in Marrakech. It was informative and put us at ease while visiting the Medina for the first time. We were able to customize the tour to stop at sites and shops as requested. Our tour guide also provided us with helpful tips on bargaining in the shops and where to find certain products. I would highly recommend doing this tour early on in your trip because what you learn will be useful and a strong baseline for the rest of your stay.