Royal Touch of Morocco with Ya'lla Tours
My group of 8 people had an incredible experience from beginning to end during our November 9-19, 2019 tour of Morocco. Our Ya'lla Tours guide Mouhssine Boulla was personal, friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. The driver Yousef was very professional, courteous and friendly. Our tour bus was a modern, comfortable Mercedes Sprinter van configured with 17 seats. Each of us could have an empty seat next to us if we wished. The itinerary was artfully crafted. We visited the important historical, cultural and scenic attractions in Casablanca (1 night) , Rabat, Meknes, Fes (2 nights), Ouarzazate (1 night) and Marrakech (4 nights). Our tour included a stay (1 night) at Merzouga in a luxury camp in the Sarah Desert. We rode camels and watched the sunset over some of the tallest sand dunes in the world. Each 25 x 13 foot tent was equipped with private toilet, shower, wash basin and electric heater/air conditioner. A fine traditional Moroccan meal was followed by music and dancing around a blazing campfire. In Casablanca we enjoyed the charming 4-star VAL D'ANFA hotel in the city's most prestigious residential neighborhoods. We could see the Atlantic Ocean from our balcony. In Fes we stayed at the 5-star Riad (small boutique hotel) PALAIS AMANI. My room was a fabulous suite! In Ouarzazate we stayed at the fine DAR CHAMAA Riad. This is a charming 20 room 4-star hotel. In Marrakech we stayed at the upscale Riad WOW. We each enjoyed a Junior Suite. The accommodations were tastefully elegant, just as impressive as at our Riad in Fes. A full day sight seeing trip took us from Marrakech to Imlil Valley. Only 40 miles from Marrakech you can sample the tranquility of Beber Village life. Donkeys carried my group and I high into the Atlas Mountains where the tallest peak is just under 14,000 feet above sea level. The donkeys and their handlers were sure footed. The donkey ride through the village and into the mountains was exhilerating. We enjoyed a traditional Moroccan lunch at KASBAH TOUBKAL. The food was as good as the view! As our adventure wound down, we enjoyed a gala farewell dinner complete with exotic local entertainment at DAR ZELLIJ before leaving Marrakech. All 8 of us would return in a heartbeat. Next time, we want a second night at the Sahara camp!