Impressive private tour of Morocco!
From the moment we were picked up at the airport in Casablanca, to the flight out of Marrakech we received excellent service. Our driver Abdullah was amazing and while the traffic is cringeworthy, he guided us thru the scariest of roads with ease. He selected the guides for each city and they were specialists in the local history and points of interest. There wasn’t a bad guide in the 6 places we visited. When there were glitches, because there always are, they were there to solve any problems. Highlight of stay was hotel in Marrakech -la maison arabe. Get room 222 if you can . There’s a cooking school attached to the hotel and it is a must. Do the 3 hour class! The spa is also memorable and I didn’t know how terrible my skin was until I spent 2 hours there. I can’t imagine doing Morocco without a driver and a guide and this company was fabulous. Bring tips for both the driver and the guide as they deserve the money. I also brought small bottles of maple syrup to give as gift to the guides and driver. It’s just a nice thing. Wear flat runners with good padding , not slip on sketchers as you can really take a dive in the slippery steps. Get in shape as you may be walking 7 hours at a good pace. I imagine they can shorten trips for guests who can’t handle steps . Medina in Marrakech is wheel chair accessible, somewhat, fes and chefchouen not handicapped friendly. I would be terrified taking young children here.
Do not buy anything from the ceramic factory in fes unless you have tons of money and want a collectors item. In fact don’t shop anywhere but Marrakech as everything comes from there. Tangines are cheap but heavy to bring back. Love the colourful baskets. Cheap and light. Spices and oil small and easy to pack. The people In Hotels are lovely. Outside, a little aggressive in an intimidating way, especially for an older woman. Do not eat the street food in the souk!