Mar 26, 2025
I will surely look to Desert trips for my future travels and hope to have or recommend Said as our guide and driver - Overall impression of the trip- WONDERFUL!!! Even though it was fast-paced, I loved the itinerary. I picked this one as it covered several cities and major landmarks such as Marrakech, Ait Benhaddou, Merzouga Desert, Fes, Volubilis, Chefchaouen, and Rabat. At each location, you were given just enough time to explore, relax, and purchase souvenirs. The camel trek was unforgettable! My friend and I added a few extra tours. We booked a hot air balloon in Marrakech and a "Traditional Hammam with Massage". We also visited Majorelle Garden Definitely a MUST see.
Guide/driver- Said was very knowledgeable and informative with every destination, he was extremely efficient with all of his responsibilities, and most engaging. Said looked after every detail to ensure that we made the most out of our trip, and was very patient. He was very personable and shared some of his family life with us, creating a more personal experience with us. Said arranged a very special and memorable Birthday celebration at our dinner event for me that I will treasure forever. Everything that we asked of him or needed was accommodated or made possible with his commitment to our full satisfaction. He was truly amazing navigating through all of our destinations, city tours, excursions, and challenging hotels/riads.
Hotels- overall, all of the hotels were nice. Riads were very top- NOTCH, really enjoyed the ones in Marrakech, Fes, Chefchaouen, and Rabat.
Meals- Breakfasts were outstanding, never had a bad breakfast. Touhfa Kasbah in Marrakech and the one in Fes were my favorites.
Local guides-Excellent. Spoke Very good English, very knowledgeable and friendly.
I look forward to the day I get to travel with Desert trips again. This was my first Moroccan private tour, and I was very pleased with it. My friend has been on other escorted tours with other companies, and she said they are the best.
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Feb 2, 2025
We have a good memorable experience in Morocco. Thanks to our driver Said to bring us the best experience. - Our driver cum guide, Said, is very kind. We can adjust our schedule accordingly to accommodate our group. We have visited a lot of interesting places according to the itinerary.
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Jan 24, 2025
The experience of Morocco makes it a destination I would like to return to - Khalil took my requests for Morocco less than 8 days before I arrived and provided me with a ten day trouble free plan which included everything I wanted to see and more. My travel was excellently coordinated with Saiid the best driver, he went above and beyond to help me make the most of my days traveling in this surprising and beautiful country (via luxury car)...he spoke perfect English!
I highly recommend their tours and look forward to more myself!
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Dec 12, 2024
They did a perfect job tailoring the private trip to suit our interests. - Great experience working with Deserttrips for my family's 10 day trip to Morocco in Nov-Dec 2024. from the planning team to our driver Zaid and local tour guides Mohammed and Hassan, it was a smooth and unforgettable trip. We liked the personal attention given to making sure that we enjoyed our excursions and tours. we liked the fact that the tour was totally customizable and that we could add to our itinerary if something interesting came up - like a hot air balloon ride in Marrakech or having a relaxing hammam experience with a stellar massage...cet! We could also alter plans if we needed to take a break from touring or stay at a site a little longer than planned. Everything was expertly handled and we felt safe and secure always. The riads and hotels were perfect for us with meals, excellent service, and attention to detail. I cannot think of one thing we would have changed in this amazing adventure and that is quite a testimony to Deserttrips!! I don’t know when we'll go on another trip, but it will not be without this team by our side. If you ever want a truly great vacation that encompasses everything you ever dreamed of, you must book with them!
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Nov 23, 2024
You'll be in great hands! - DesertTrips was brilliant from start to finish. We cannot recommend them highly enough. we love everything about this trip! From our driver Saiid and local guides, Mustafa and Mahdi to the food, camels rides, sand boarding, our trip to Morocco was one of our best-ever holidays. The places we visited were above all expectations - Started the trip in Marrakech, then passed through Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, Merzouga Desert, Fes, Chefchaouen, winding up for a few days rest in Casablanca. Our driver Saiid, who was with us for the entire trip, was excellent and really helpful. He's knowledgeable, sensitive to your needs, what to see, the best bathroom stops, and just a very kind man! We were so well looked after and we felt safe in his hands, At every stop we were met with hospitable and knowledgeable local guides and the Riads were TOP NOTCH. The tour was immaculately organized from start to finish we had not 1 complaint about it. We loved it! Not sure how they were able to accomplish this in such a tight time frame but it demonstrates the depth and strength of their relationships and knowledge. I give them high marks and won't hesitate to use them again!
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Sep 30, 2024
Magic of Morocco Adventures with DesertTrips - When we arrived in Casablanca on our first day in Morocco, we learned that the desert had been hit by extraordinary torrential rains, causing serious flooding. It was a strange feeling, both worry and wonder, knowing that the Sahara, a place I'd always imagined as endless dry sand, was transformed by such rare and powerful forces of nature. Thankfully, by the time we reached the Sahara Desert, much of the water had drained away, though many of the sand dunes had been completely washed out, leaving a landscape reshaped and unfamiliar.
Our private guide, a former nomadic Berber, demonstrated incredible skill as he navigated the sand dunes, with a great sense of direction. With calm precision, he drove us through flooded areas to the fossil mountain, where we had the unexpected thrill of fossil hunting. To top it all off, he surprised us with a visit to a nomadic Berber family, giving us a glimpse into their way of life, a fleeting but intimate moment that left a deep impression. Before we knew it, we were back on our way, crossing to the other side of the Sahara. It was a truly unique experience, filled with a sense of adventure and connection to both the land and its people.
Picture camel treks across the Sahara, thrilling ATV rides, stargazing under the vast desert sky, and a romantic hot air balloon ride, every moment felt like pure magic. At the end we wrapped up our journey with a Moroccan tajine cooking lesson—the perfect ending to an amazing adventure.
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Sep 24, 2024
Experiencing authentic Morocco - We travelled as a group of 8 which can be challenging for tour operators. However, DesertTrips took care of everything from start to finish and left no stone unturned. Their choice of hotels and Riads were par excellence! Tariq was an excellent, knowledgeable, caring and fun loving tour guide. He made us feel very welcomed and showed authentic parts of Morocco and not just where tourists normally visit. We wanted to eat at local restaurants and Tariq picked the best and safest ones. We had the opportunity to eat with local patrons and experience Moroccan favours. Said, our driver, was very calm and composed. We never felt unsafe or rushed. They were both very willing to help and would not leave our side until we felt comfortable during our journey. I will definitely be referring DesertTrips to anyone who wants to visit Morocco and have an unforgettable and a memorable experience! Their rates are very reasonable which is the icing on the cake!! Again, thank you Tariq and Said for making us feel at home!! We cannot wait to return and explore and experience the deserts of Morocco!
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Sep 24, 2024
Moroccan adventure - Highly recommended 🤩 - We had the most amazing time with Tariq and Said. From Marrakech to Tangier they navigated our group of 8 with ease despite our various dietary restrictions and physical ability levels. We were shown the gems of each city and were treated to some very authentic experiences. Tariq and Said made us feel at home and treated us all like family. Thank you for everything! We will definitely plan to come back for the desert safari.
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Sep 24, 2024
Unmatched experience - 10/10 would recommend - We had the BEST time with Tariq and Said. We were a group of 8 with six seniors and two young adults. First of all, Said drives the van like a champion through seemingly tight streets. He was a safe driver and extremely friendly. Second, our guide Tariq was an amazing communicator and was very accommodating with all the specific needs of our group (which were many) through it all, he was patient, knowledgeable and personable. Tariq treated us like his family and made Morocco a home away from home. We got a healthy dose of tourist activities and very good glimpse of the local life.
Personally, I will be returning for another trip to Morocco with Desert Trips, but next time it will surely include the Desert! Thank you Desert Trips, specifically Tariq and Said for an unforgettable trip!
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Sep 23, 2024
10 Day tour through Morocco - Where do I start, from the time we landed in Marrakech, said and Tarik were waiting for us and have been with us every inch of the way, always looking out for our safety and guidance.
Said our driver wow what a professional and safe driver and fun to be with
Our guide Tarik fun witty and super friendly.
We had a ten day tour through Morocco
This is a fantastic tour company to book with
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