Z4549OOlauram
19 Feb 2023
Morocco is amazing! It is my second trip, I did the tour of Fes, the Great Medina, the town of Chefchaouen and i also went to the desert. with Abdul, whicth is the guide, you can enjoy all the places of cultural interest and you really know the customs and traditions about the place.
Abdul is an exceptional guide, he is patient, he explains everything in detail, he really cares about you , he is an excellent photographer, very helpful and friendly. For me a 10/10.thanks Abdul.
LightPacker586417
15 Sep 2022
Cannot say enough great things about Yahya, this experience was a 10/10, two-thumbs up! 2nd week of September 2022, I knew it would be a good sign when the weather was cooperating, and as anticipated, from start to finish, both Yahya and Abdull were professional, courteous, and transparent with expectations and activities.
Starting in Fes I was received promptly at my hotel, welcomed with an air conditioned van - very well kept and clean. Entire drive was smooth, and felt like VIP service. Breakfast followed in Ifran - a little Switzerland in the desert where the air turns fresh, and the feeling of adventure kicks in as you step into another world, as if Europe took a turn south and simply landed in Morocco. Conversation was always lively with Yahya, with no difficulty with my American (Texas) English but also saw his many languages come into play throughout the trip - Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and French among others while navigating local transactions and simply connecting with people.
I expected to enjoy the monkeys in the forest but did not expect to find Yahya stepping away and returning with peanuts- resulting in hand feeding the macaques! Barrels of monkeys on the ground and in the trees, this was 1,000 times better than any zoo I've ever been to. Fact is - this was just tip of the iceberg, as we continued on our trip, stopping for restroom/walking breaks as often as needed/requested, we traversed canyons with ancient forests and navajo-type dwellings; learned about the local people and business; encountered fossils/dinosaurs; and prepared for an unforgettable desert experience.
And Voila - we arrived to the desert with zero trepidation and no clue what to expect. And y'all ... Merzouga's camels!! The camel experience is like none other, where the only thing missing was Aladdin himself. The ride was easy but every turn over a new sand dune revealed something more and more promising about this nomadic land. The photos alone made the entire trip worth it, but arrival to the Berber camp was stepping into a desert fairytale. I was hoping for glamping, expecting camping, and instead, received a 5-star experience far surpassing all expectations I may have had before arrival. Drinks, dinner *shoutout to chef, were quickly followed with a surreal evening by the fire with local music and great company. It's like a dream, drifting off under a million stars after a night of magic with a warm breeze drifting across the camp and simply absorbing this Saharan way of life.
And then ... a BEAUTIFUL tent (think honeymoon-lovely) and even more beautiful sunrise- in a hammock, by the camels, next to the dunes - the world becomes quiet.
This was a moment of perfect nothingness and everything at the same time, and as the camp began to stir, I was slowly reintroduced to reality with mint tea, coffee, water, and a full Moroccan breakfast. On departure my heart left full - the return experience was not quite as easy knowing the Sahara was in my rearview.
It was my first, but certainly not my last experience in Morocco or with Yahya and the Fez Sahara Tours team. Thank you Yahya! Blessed beyond measure, I’m greatful to have chosen THIS tour with you leading.