15 Apr 2025
I can’t speak highly enough about this tour experience. First, we needed to change the tour time, and Rabab was unable to accommodate us herself, and instead of cancelling, she arranged for Bilal to be our guide instead. Bilal was a true gift to our day in Tangier. We had ferry troubles and were late. Instead of giving up on us, Bilal texted me through WhatsApp until we were able to finally meet up. He then led us on an informative, fascinating, and delicious tour of the grand souk and the Medina before escorting us to the door of our airbnb in the Kasbah. At every turn, he was generous with his time and knowledge, always making sure we were having the experience we wanted, whether that meant adding a stop for spiced coffee or just double checking that we wanted to try some of the more challenging foods for the American palate (which we did!). He truly made it his mission to ensure that our day, which had begun as a disaster, became instead unforgettable for all the right reasons. We learned a lot about the history of the area, the Berber handicrafts, and of course, the food and drinks of the culture. Even after the tour, he still offered tips, messaging me about a hammam to try. Thank you, Bilal!