12 independent reviews for Morocco cultural tour
Reviews for Morocco cultural tour
Kevin Wright review 21 May 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Being immersed in the daily lives and culture of the Moroccan people. We sipped tea with people in their homes. The places where we stayed were guesthouses run by families. We ate family style Moroccan meals made with locally sourced ingredients. We shopped in the medinas with folks purchasing food and goods to support their daily lives.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be prepared for the intensity of the trip. Bring hiking poles. You have a couple of opportunities to do laundry so you can pack more lightly. Dress for women is not as strict as suggested by the tour operator. For example, head coverings were not required but modest dress is encouraged. Carry your passport and money in a waist belt. Be careful with the water and be prepared for a bout of the tummy bug.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. We stayed in small, locally owned places and ate in small cafes. We were introduced to local crafts people and encouraged to purchase their wares. Our guide bought large bottles of water so we would not all be purchasing small bottles.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent! Our guide was outstanding, very knowledgeable and highly conscientious.Liesbeth Reyskens review 16 Apr 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
I loved that our guide knew the people we met personally. Family-run hotels greet her like a friend; this is very nice.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
It is quite high paced; very little free time off. Make sure they are aware of that.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
For me the environmental impact could be smaller even. I know it’s hard; but they still serve plastic straws to tourists everywhere in a fruit juice, all over Morocco.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Adventurous and high paced; seeiing a lot of different locations.Wayne Wright review 5 Dec 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Fez, Sahara and Todra Gorge hike.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Read up a little on architecture and interior design first.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Very very definitely some funds flowed directly to locals…especially home meals and teas.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent…and our guide was exceptionally outstanding.Nicole Fall review 8 Sep 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Visiting the nomadic family at Todra Gorge. We also really liked our guide Jihad because he was calm, easy going and very kind -- the right qualities for a tour leader bringing together 11 very different personalities in the group.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Bring ear plugs, travel pillow and eye mask. Accommodation is basic and bus journeys are long, so be prepared with headphones, lots of music and podcasts. For vegetarians, bring a few protein bars because there are a few days in the middle of the trip when food becomes just vegetables and cous cous with no other options.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
We had a memorable vacation that made a lifetime of memories. However, the basic vacation option which we picked, might not be right for everyone since there are a few days in the middle of the trip which felt like 'filler days' due to the sheer number of days needed to travel from point to point.Stephanie Chapelliquen review 9 Sep 2021
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Staying with a local family in their village, sharing in homemade meals, and playing with the incredibly charming kids2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Leave room in your suitcase (and/or bring a packable second bag) for all the souvenirs. You likely don’t need as many shoes as you think (hiking boots, flip flops, & walking shoes should suffice), and you’ll have laundry available and/or can hand wash in the sink3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, definitely4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was a great trip, but important for people to be open-minded and leave their expectations at home, this is North Africa after allRichard Peters review 13 May 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The huge variety of activities we did over the two weeks; from castles, the old medinas to Roman ruins, camel riding in the desert to walking in the Atlas mountains. Yousseff our guide was brilliant; very knowledgeable and although we packed a lot in, we never felt hassled.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
If you want to see Morocco and go off the betaen track, this is the trip to do.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
It certainly benefited local people we met - from having meals with local fmilies to calling in for tea with families of nomads.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It couldn't have been better for me.Ann Howard review 22 Apr 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Meeting local people.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Consider the amount of travel involved..... Long days in the minibus can be tiring.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes did benefit local people ie guides, local restaurants.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Very good, well organised, fabulous guide. This vacation certainly gives you a good overview of a wonderful country.Jeanette Woodman review 22 Nov 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Staying in the Sahara2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Just enjoy. It was all taken care of3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely. The operator went to great lengths to use local guides where possible. Also they have a great philosophy.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Awesome vacation. Our tour leader Khalad was exceptional. He was extremely patient and tried to accommodate everyone. He was very passionate and knowledgeable.Vittoria Carbone review 14 May 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The desert. So different from everything I know....2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Check the weather forecast before going there! I was sure it have been warm beginning of May and instead a part from Marrakech and the desert it was always so cold!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Definetely benefited local people. Not really reducing environmental impacts or supported conservation.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It has been a fantastic trip. Very tiring but this tour allows to see the many different faces of Morocco: cities, countryside, desert.Emilia Majcher review 19 Dec 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Variety of landscapes, very efficient guide, nice and welcoming people.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Take some warm clothes if you want to visit Morocco in winter.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
10/10Lynette Crowe review 5 Nov 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Had an amazing trip, our tour guide Abdoul & driver Samira were fantastic as were all our other guides. The highlight for me was the Berber family we stayed with and meeting Abdouls family. Am grateful for the time and insight into their family lives and work loads. Met and had a fantastic time with the other people on the tour.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Look into and Respect other cultures before traveling.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, our group was very respectful of another culture4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Amazing, insightful, 10 out of 10Philip Leavey review 24 Oct 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Climbing up to the Kasbah at Ait Benhaddoo and watching the sunset over the Atlas Mountains followed by the moon rising from the opposite horizon2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Enjoy the experiences and don't worry about any minor discomforts3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Very much as local people and businesses benefited4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
We were fortunate to have had such a great experienceHoliday Reviews
You can trust Responsible Travel reviews because, unlike many other schemes, reviews can ONLY be written by people who we have verified have been on the holidays. In addition, we don't run these holidays ourselves - our only interest is giving you the best independent advice.
