10 Days Grand Morocco Adventure

Customer Reviews

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  Vee

  · January 2nd, 2025
  My 10-day tour with Ali has been one of the most memorable travels I've had. One thing I have noticed was that he pays attention to details and makes sure you are safe and have what you need. He makes sure the transition to specific city tours with other guides is smooth. It was so fascinating to learn about each city's history and culture. I had Youssef in Chefchaouen, Hassan in Fez, Mustafa in Volubilis and Mohammed in Marrakech. While all of the guides were great in their own right, I would like to do a very special mention to Moha/Simo or the famous STORK. It was the most immersive experience among the tours I did. I rode the version of Tuktuk in Marrekech and ate WITH the locals. The hotel/riad stays were great. One thing to know that in the winter and generally speaking, the heaters may not be as strong as what you may expect except for a few places on the list. It wasn't a dealbreaker for me but may be for others. Morocco is a beautiful country and so diverse especially in terms of landscape. One day you are along the Atlantic and then the mountains and then the desert and back along the Atlantic ocean. If at this point you are still debating to go on either a solo or small group, don't hesitate. You have found the right company. I'd also like to mention that if you are on the fence whether to spend only one night in the desert or not, go for 2 nights and upgrade. With my luck in the low season, I pretty had the desert all to myself!!! I chose to end my trip in Essaouira instead of Casablanca as shown in the original itinerary. I had an extraordinary and chilled 4-day stay in Essaouira. I did my sunrise runs each day and watched the people start their day. I had an activity or so per day so as to allow me to have time to read. It has definitely captured my island girl heart!!!!! I have understood that my great experience was largely because of the welcoming spirit of the people of Morocco. Mashi mushkil!
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  Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review

  Thank you Vera for your kind and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear that your 10 Days Grand Morocco Adventure with us was such a memorable and enriching experience. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the seamless transitions between city tours, the... Show more
  Trip date: December 2024
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  Roberta

  · October 20th, 2024
  Let me start by saying that I have already recommended this tour to everyone I know: what a wonderful experience! There was so much to do and see in 10 days: many historical and natural sites, the beautiful chaos of the markets, driving buggies at sunrise in the desert, feeding monkeys, traditional music and dance, and so much delicious tea and food (OMG the sweets!!). Morocco Joy Travel offers an authentic full immersion in the Moroccan/Berber culture and history - we learnt so much. Our guide/driver Ali was friendly, ensured we were always happy with the experience and did his best to accommodate our requests (including finding restaurants with nice vegetarian/vegan options, which isn't always easy in smaller towns). The van was comfortable and always clean, which makes a big difference when on a long trip around the country. The hotels/riads were great in every city and offered delicious breakfast to fuel our busy days. We upgraded to the luxury camp in the desert, and it was stunning – the perfect location for stargazing and climbing up the dunes for sunset. Ali partnered with local guides in different cities: they were all so knowledgeable, nice, and willing to answer all our questions. Shukran, Ali, this tour was unforgettable!
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  Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review

  Hi Roberta, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience during your 10-day tour with Morocco Joy Travel. Your recommendations mean the world to us, and we’re so grateful for your kind words... Show more
  Trip date: October 2024
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  Justine

  · December 15th, 2022
  We absolutely loved our tour with Morocco Joy. Ali helped us build an 11 day itinerary for our family of 6 and went above and beyond making it a great experience. We left Morocco with a new friend and a ton of new knowledge and experiences. The activities and accommodations surpassed our expectations. We were travelling with a baby and a toddler and every room we had was set up for our large family. Morocco Joy was able to supply car seats for our children and the van we travelled in was always clean and comfortable. With so much culture and history, it is important to have a great guide in Morocco, and we felt very lucky to have Ali lead our tour. We also really enjoyed the guides he partnered with in our tours of the Marrakech and Fes medinas. I was nervous to travel to the desert with an infant in December but Morocco Joy made it easy - truly the trip of a lifetime. We would not hesitate to book with Morocco Joy again and we deeply appreciate all Ali did for our family.
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  Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review

  Thank you for your kind words and recommendation, Justine! We truly appreciate your nice words, and we're so glad to hear that Ali was taking such wonderful care of you. We look forward to continuing to be of service!
  
  Trip date: November 2022
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  JhaeStephens

  · July 21st, 2022
  Wow. What an amazing adventure! Do yourself a favour, ditch the big bus tour and explore the REAL heart and soul of Morocco with a private, personal experience from local guides. From the moment you arrive you will be treated like family. The air conditioned van is really comfortable, the itinerary is flexible and nothing is ever too much trouble. The accommodation is well chosen with easy access to all of the sights. As 2 women travelling (myself and my 20 yr old daughter) I was initially hesitant but Ali and his brother Hamid immediately made us feel safe and protected. They went out of their way to ensure we had the best experience possible, sharing with us the history, colours, tastes and sounds of their beautiful country. They were kind, attentive and professional, constantly amazing us as they fluently communicated with people in Arabic, French, Spanish and English. Bustling markets, tea with nomads, swimming in the cool water under God's Bridge, driving through the winding roads of the Atlas Mountains, sunsets over the Blue City, Berber music ringing through the dunes of the Sahara Desert on a hot summer night... it was an experience we will never forget. We didn't want it to end! I cannot recommend Ali and Morocco Joy Travel highly enough. You will arrive as customers and leave as friends
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  Trip date: July 2022
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  Catherine

  · June 17th, 2022
  The whole experience of Morocco was incredible….why did it have to end! I did the 10 day tour where my friend ended up joining me after a couple days in Chefchaouen. I can’t believe how quickly time went by! We got to see an experience so much of the Moroccon culture, food - loved the tajine and the local tea! But there was also enough time to relax and enjoy the whole experience! Ali the tour guide/driver made the experience unforgettable. His playlists and dances in the car kept us entertained throughout the road trips. He shared with us his family stories and knowledge about his country and we learnt a bit of Arabic as well! Even though I wasn’t great at remembering everything….Shukran I loved the fact the itinerary wasn’t strict so we could just go with the flow…. My highlights of the trip were….exploring the area of God’s Bridge in the freezing water, dancing in the desert an laying on the sand dunes at 2am an watching the stars and meeting and experiencing his family and culture! He went above an beyond my expectations with everything and I have so many wonderful memories of the beautiful country that I will cherish forever! I loved it so much that I moved my flight and stayed a couple more days and Ali took us to Essaouira - Morocco I will be back!!!
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  Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review

  Hi Catherine, Thanks so much for your recommendation. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed Morocco and that Ali was such a great guide. Hopefully you will choose to travel with us again in the future!
  Trip date: May 2022
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  Sarah

  · June 12th, 2022
  The best tour I’ve ever done! Had the most incredible experience with Ali. The tour was brilliant. His warmth, openness and joy to immerse us in Moroccan & Berber culture and history was exceptional. Most importantly, as two women, we felt safe. Ali treated us like family. He is thoughtful and was intuitive to our needs. So much was packed into the 10 days. I particularly loved the small towns and the market in Rissani. The desert was so much fun - driving the quads on the dunes at sunset and the traditional dancing by the campfire late into the evening is unforgettable. He has a great road trip playlist and I completely disconnected from the outside world. We loved it and him so much we added an overnight trip to Essaouria at the end. Thank you Ali for introducing me to your beautiful country. I’m so glad you were our guide. I can’t wait to return. Ya Habibi!
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  Trip date: May 2022
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  BobyWadhwa

  · November 3rd, 2021
  Took an epic 14 day trip to Morocco in July ‘21 where we traveled all around the country with a full on circus - myself, wife, 9 year old, 5 yr old twins and my 70 yr old Mother. Our trip was pretty intense with a lot of driving as we created our own itinerary that went Casablanca, Chefchouen, Fes, Merzouga, Ourazazate, Essaouira and Marrakech. It was a ton of driving and so much fun. We worked with Ali from Morocco Joy Travel and I cannot recommend him enough. He had his own private van and was with us all day every day which can be kind of intense with the amount of driving we did. However, he handled everything so well and became an honorary family member that we all miss. Some of the highlights working with him: - calling hotels / Riyadh’s on the way to request adjoining rooms - Hooking us up with great tour guides where local guide registration is required - Occasionally watching the kids - Did our laundry unasked - Cleaned the car daily And never complained about the kid mess - taking us to his favorite restaurants - Recommending great places to stay - Handling all our questions - Took us to get COVID tests from a doctor he knew when all the places around the hotel where so busy - Had his cousin grab a bag we accidentally left at a hotel and bring it to us in another city I am not one to write reviews but I felt compelled to write this one because he really helped to make this trip so memorable. We spoke to a number of tour guides with a mind boggling range of pricing for this trip and not only was he awesome he was also really competitively priced. If you are planning a trip to Morocco, do yourself a favor and reach out to him. Some awesome experiences during our trip: -Kasbah Tamadot in the Atlas Mountains -La Mamounia hotel in Marrakech -Camel safari and camping in the sahara -Hassan II Mosque -ATV’s on the beach in Essaouira -Todra river gorge -Riad Karawan in Fes
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  Trip date: September 2021