Morocco Encompassed - 15 Days

Customer Reviews

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  Heather

  · November 11th, 2024
  A friend and I undertook this tour to get a taste of Morocco, and we certainly achieved that! The 15 day itinerary is full on, so be prepared for little rest time. However the experiences presented in that time were diverse, interesting, and informative. Our guide, Mohammed, was excellent - professional, friendly, caring, knowledgeable, and had passengers’ best interest always at the forefront of what he did. Our first driver, Tarek, was also very good. He drove safely and looked after passengers’ luggage and comfort as best he could. The transport used was fine for our group of 10, if the group had been larger it would have been very squeezy. Seatbelts are a problem that need to be urgently addressed by the company. Accommodation varied in standard, and on several occasions the group was split between hotels - early booking by the company should have prevented this. Some rooms in some hotels were simply sub-standard. I wasn’t expecting luxury, but basic creature comforts should have been provided. Highlights for me were the exposure to the cultures, the variation between the bustling cities and the quieter countryside, the drive through the High Atlas Mountains, and riding a camel at sunset in the Sahara Desert. I’ve come away with greater awareness and knowledge of Morocco and its people - and hundreds of photos!
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  Nomadic Tours commented on this review

  Thank you for sharing this feedback Heather. We appreciate you pointing out an issue with seatbelts so we have informed the transport company and our guides to make this a priority to check. We had some issues with availability at a few hotels but we do... Show more
  Trip date: October 2024
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  Renu

  · September 24th, 2024
  I recently had the most unforgettable experience with Tourradar Company on my journey through Morocco. This trip exceeded all my expectations, showcasing the rich culture and stunning landscapes of the country. From the very beginning, the organizers were proactive, keeping in touch through emails that built up our excitement with reminders and tips. The tour group was perfectly sized at 17 members, allowing us to bond like a family. We came from eight different countries, yet we connected effortlessly from day one. Our tour guide, Aissa, was exceptional. His knowledge and people skills made every moment enjoyable, and he treated each of us with equal attention, patiently answering all our queries. The local guides were fantastic too, enriching our experience with their fascinating narratives. While I thoroughly enjoyed the journey, there were a couple of minor drawbacks. As vegetarians, we found the local cuisine a bit bland and repetitive. Additionally, some of the hotels, particularly Hotel Arena in Fes, had unpleasant odors from the drains that made for a difficult night's sleep. Our time with a Berber family felt a bit prolonged, as waiting for tea became tedious, taking away from our opportunity to engage with another family. Despite these small issues, the tour was exceptionally well-planned and executed, with attention to our comfort and enjoyment. I keep looking back at the beautiful photos and feeling nostalgic. Many of my friends are now inspired to visit Morocco after seeing my experiences. Overall, this has been the best tour of my life, setting a high standard for any future travels. I highly recommend Tourradar Company for anyone looking to explore Morocco in depth.
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  Nomadic Tours commented on this review

  Thank you for this detailed feedback Renu, We have highlighted the issues directly to Hotel Arena to see if they have fixed the issue. We are glad to hear that despite a few minor setbacks, you still managed to have an enjoyable time in Morocco. To say... Show more
  Trip date: September 2024
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  Thelma

  · May 29th, 2024
  What an incredible experience. I learned soooo much and I had a wonderful time doing it. Preconceived notions of this North African nation as being a vast desert were blown away. This tour showed the diversity of both the people and the geography. Who knew that Morocco had a Wine Region? I certainly didn't. The Morocco Encompassed Tour traveled through and showcased all the regions....from modern cosmopolitan cities to tiny villages. From cold 7,000 ft mountain passes to palm filled oasis, from seaside to inland desert. The hotels, 3-4 stars, were all good to excellent. Our wonderful tour guide, Younes Afqir, led the group with unfailing good humor. We were a diverse group but he met the individual needs of every one of us. He was always mindful of insuring that health and dietary needs were met. He treated each person as an individual, not just as a part of the group, always having time to single us out to make sure we were happy with the way things were going. He always made sure we had a way to contact him, 24 hrs a day, even if we needed him during free time. Even though I arrived a few days early Younes contacted me to make sure I had arrived at the hotel with no problems. And when I stayed a few days longer than the regular tour he made sure I knew I could call on him if I ran into trouble. As I was traveling as a Solo Traveler I was especially thankful for all of his assurances...he made me feel well looked after. I am sure others from my tour will talk about what a wonderful guide he was, but to me the important part was the personal cre he gave to each individual. The entire tour was very well organized. The route and stopping places were well chosen for a great overview of the country. There were Concenience stops at good intervals along the way on travel days. Twice we had two-night stays at hotels that did laundry so large luggage is not needed. This tour gets my personal "Thumbs Up"
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  Nomadic Tours commented on this review

  This is so pleasing to hear Thelma and thank you for spending time writing such a detailed review. We are so happy that Younes looked after everyone's needs and you felt safe at all times. Like you say Morocco has so much to offer and so diverse and the... Show more
  Trip date: May 2024
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  Sarah

  · April 21st, 2024
  Our guide, Aissa, and driver, Muhammad, were both excellent. We saw very interesting places everywhere we visited and everything was well-organised. An excellent experience.
  

  Nomadic Tours commented on this review

  Thank you for this positive feedback Sarah. It is much appreciated and we are glad you had an excellent experience of Morocco with our guide Aissa. Thank you travelling with Nomadic Tours!
  Trip date: April 2024
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  Ignatius

  · April 12th, 2024
  Not the best time for travelers during The month of Ramadan unless you want the cultural experience. Finding dining venue's was a challenge at times.
  

  Nomadic Tours commented on this review

  Sorry to hear that your trip in March 2024 wasn't the best time to go. Usually, during Ramadan, some restaurants stay open for tourists and we work around this. Shops open a little later than normal but this period does not usually affect our tours.... Show more
  Trip date: March 2024
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  Marie

  · March 5th, 2024
  Our Nomadic Tours Morocco Encompassed 15 day tour with our guide Aissa was excellent. We hit all the major sights and varying terrains of Morocco.Our guide Aissa brought the history and culture to life. He was excellent, so knowledgeable and really made the trip so memorable.The entire trip was well organized thanks to Aissa and our driver Mustapha. A highlight was a overnight in the desert with sunset camel ride. Would highly recommend this tour!
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  Nomadic Tours commented on this review

  Thank you for your recommendation of our Morocco Encompassed tour of Morocco. Glad that Aissa was able to show off all the highlights as well as the history and culture. Thank you for travelling with Nomadic Tours!
  Trip date: October 2023
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  Stefan

  · January 14th, 2024
  Perfect handling by the guide and driver. Younis never just tried to do the obvious but tried to offer something beyond. Always just the right amount of help, advice, information and choice.Good balance! Also very good selection of destinations, hotels and activities in the itinerary. It's obvious that some amount of driving is necessary if you want to cover it all - so well done here.
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  Nomadic Tours commented on this review

  Thank you for spending time writing your review of our Morocco Encompassed 15 day tour. We also heard similar from other clients that that Younes indeed did go above and beyond to make this an excellent experience for all. Thanks again for travelling... Show more
  Trip date: December 2023
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  Stefan

  · January 14th, 2024
  just as described - all well
  

  Nomadic Tours commented on this review

  Thank you for such a high score rating! Glad the tour was as described! From the Nomadic Team.
  Trip date: December 2023
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  Leonie

  · January 10th, 2024
  Amazing trip that will stay forever with me. Younez, our tour guide was the highlight of this tour. He was genuine and surely loved his job. Everything he did was coming from his heart, he made sure everyone in our group got what we needed and felt comfortable. He gave us tips how to be safe and he was always around for us. I appreciated him very much and his passion on sharing his beautiful country with us. Often Younez took us to visit off beaten tracks and impulsively would take us to a local, traditional souk that we were passing en route, or stop to visit his Berber friend's family taking with him some sugar, biscuits and tea as souvenir. He also bought us oranges from a street vendor, and mandarin when we visited the souk, also traditional sweets when we visit Chefchaouen. We were truly blessed to have Younez as our guide. The tour itself was fantastic with very good pace and route, although some hotels were not so good (broken sink, no ventilation in the bathroom so everything goes to the bedroom), perhaps need to review again some hotels. We had a comfortable bus with our very experience and patient driver Said. Said was funny although he was shy but after some days he showed his funny and friendly side toward all of us. Thank you Nomadic Tours for the amazing trip! Very recommended indeed!!
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  Nomadic Tours commented on this review

  Thank you for such amazing feedback Leonie! I have shared this with Younes as it will make his day! I am so glad he made your trip so special. We have changed the hotel in Meknes for this year but thank you for pointing out issues. Glad you chose to... Show more
  
  Trip date: December 2023
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  Alison

  · October 15th, 2023
  An amazing adventure got to see so much and were looked after so well by Aissa and the team. Highly recommend this tour
  

  Nomadic Tours commented on this review

  We are delighted that Aissa and the team looked after you on the Morocco Encompassed tour. Thank you for recommending. From the Nomadic Team
  Trip date: September 2023