A perfect love affair with Morocco
It is so rare that we can actually use the word "perfect" and truly mean it, but in the case of my recent trip to Morocco, the only word that I can come up with to accurately describe it would be "perfection". From start to finish, Brian and Amy set an itinerary that provided an amazing opportunity to see and experience Morocco from city to snow to desert and mountains and everywhere in between. I did an 11-day solo trip and would not change a single thing about the adventure. As each day came to a close, I could not imagine that anything could top it, yet with each rising of the sun came another place that was even more beautiful than the last. The accommodations selected by Experience It Tours were magical and beyond anything that I could have possibly imagined. It was like stepping back in time, surrounded by opulence and grandeur unlike anything I have ever experienced. The people in the riads and hotels were courteous, kind and they made you feel like long lost family coming to visit them. It was quite special. The food at the local restaurants and riads was delicious and the menus were such that any dietary requirements could easily be met. The local guides in each of the cities provided extensive knowledge and were incredibly professional and welcoming. My one night in the Sahara was fabulous and found that it was a wonderful place to breathe and just....be. And then there is Mehdi - For 11 days Mehdi drove me around Morocco, answering every single one of my millions of questions, laughing at all of my stupid jokes, and accommodating each and every request that I had. He was prompt, professional, courteous, fun, and genuinely wanted to make sure that I had the trip of a lifetime. He was a great driver who ensured that I always felt safe & secure. He was a great tour guide, who provided me with a wealth of knowledge. And now he is a great friend and I am missing him already. I loved introducing him to Sour Patch Kids and that he did not judge me for wanting a Diet Coke mid-morning. I loved his passion for Morocco and its beautiful history and spectacular views. This country is truly like a supermodel in its gift of being so photogenic. Not one day did Mehdi greet the day as if it were work. He made me feel like it was another day sharing the splendor of what was ahead of us. Mehdi, thank you for the best 11 days of my life. You made the trip what it was, for without you it would have been just looking at beautiful places. But with you there, it was immersing in beautiful places.