Fabulous 2 weeks in Morocco.
We just got back from a 14 day tour of Morocco. We travel extensively, and this was absolutely one of our very favorite vacations ever. Our tour guide/driver Youssef was just fantastic. He is so enthusiastic and excited to share his love of his country. He was always punctual and went out of his way to make sure we saw and experienced what we wanted but also what he thought were important highlights. His driving skills and attention to us always made us feel safe and well taken care of. Many tour guides we have had in the past gave too many details rather than the broad context of the long history and culture of the country. Youssef struck a perfect balance of sharing without overwhelming us with too many details. Also of note is that his English is so good, and it was so easy to understand him. Youssef became our friend. We were on the 5 star package. The hotels and meals were fabulous. The riads in Fes and Marrakech were especially magnificent. It is so special to stay in these small boutique hotels that are such a part of the culture of Morocco rather than large hotels. The service of the team arranging the tour was wonderful and always responsive. We have nothing but overwhelming praise for this company, our tour, our accomodations, meals, and especially our tour guide Youssef. One final note: the optional ATV ride in the Sahara was a highlight. It was exciting, beautiful and so much fun!