4.5 · 10 reviews
bent-batouta2
May 2019
This is an excellent tour to see Morocco in a short time. We booked this trip on Viator at a short notice (less than 1 month) and Rick's voyage was flexible enough to accommodate us. Mr. Tahar El Ghali was our guide and he was very professional, attentive and funny. He took good care of us. We booked this trip primarily because it offered the option to customize as we wished, We added additional visits to Chefchaouen and Essaouira that were really worth it. Chefchaouen was our favorite followed by Fes. We covered a lot of miles on this trip an it was a great way to see Morocco at our pace and our leisure without the hassle of a big tour group. We only stopped where we wanted and were not under any pressure to shop or eat at any specific place or wait for other people. In Meknes and Fas, we had two local guides that were young and enthusiastic and were really very professional and knowledgeable. Mr. El Ghali gave us very good tips about local restaurants, shops and took us everywhere we wanted to go and even waited for us until we had our dinners and drove us back. He was always generous and courteous. The quality of the hotels was variable. You have to keep in mind that a 3/4 stars in Morocco is not the North American or European standard. Rick's voyage will change your accommodation if you don't like it but you would not want to waste time from such a busy trip to change hotels. So, do your due diligence before and check the hotels you are assigned and ask to change before hand. You also have the option to upgrade to 4/5 stars hotels after booking which maybe an interesting option for some. Overall, great trip and I would definitely recommend it.
Hisham M
March 2018
Most enjoyable family break we had. Very well organized with the very pleasant, helpful and adaptable guide/Driver Mr Elghali. Would like to do other parts of Morocco with the Elghali. Highly recommended.
Elena
November 2017

We spent 7 nights in Morocco, but we customized our route extensively. In addition to the places listed on the tour, we visited Chefchaouen, Essaouira, and Ait Ben Haddou/Ouarzazate. Chefchaouen was quaint and picturesque, and the other stops are worth the time if youre a fan of Game of Thrones or any of the other films and TV shows shot at these locations. These customizations will cost you, but you should be able to get a good deal with this company.

Other highlights include the Roman ruins at Volubilis, Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and the dinner and live show at Le Blokk in Marrakech. The performers were talented and the price was very reasonable.

Our driver Mr. Ghali is a gentleman. He was very accommodating of our customizations, rescheduling hotel stays and guided tours, and getting up early as necessary. He was always punctual, courteous and funny. He is knowledgeable about things that will probably take you a lot of time to research yourself, like where to eat and find a clean bathroom, etc. The restaurants he suggested were excellent, less touristy and not very expensive. Mr. Ghali made us feel like we were in good hands.

A few things we were not so happy about:
- We spent 2 out of 7 nights at hotels/riads we thought were not up to standard.
- You may find your guides English hard to understand if you arent used to Arabic/French accents.
- If youre in Meknes, Fes or Marrakech, your guides will likely take you to shops as part of your tour where you may be subjected to high-pressure sales tactics. Beware! Remember to bargain! And if you dont want to visit such shops on the way, let your guide know that you arent looking to buy anything.

Overall, we had a great time in Morocco.

Kimberly K. C
June 2017

Incredible!
The trip was excellent, the history rich, the country is friendly, beautiful and the icing on the cake was our driver Tahar. Tahar brought an amazing sense of humor along with his genuine connectivity to the region and people. My wife and I highly recommend this tour-especially w Tahar!

NAZNEEN_I
February 2017

We had a great week in Morocco with an authentic Moroccan experience thanks to our superb local tour guide and driver Mr. Ghali. He ensured we were comfortable during the trip and was very flexible, always on time and resolved any accommodation issues. The imperial city of Fes was our favourite.

shellina d
October 2016

Our tour guide was great. He did everything to make us happy. Set a pace just right for us. Made suggestions which were very helpful. Hotels could be improved.
Overall was a super vacation. Mr. Ghali thank you for your hospitality and humor. You became our friend. Thank you.

Philip G
November 2015

My cousin and I booked this tour for our Moroccan vacation. The tour operator provided an excellent private tour with one major hitch. I definitely recommend touring with Rick if you're heading to Morocco. Some details:
Cons
- This was our driver's first time chauffeuring a tour. He was a great guy and a bad driver. We were frequently lost, usually behind schedule and we had a couple of late hotel arrivals and missed meals. However, our driver got us to all of our tours on time.
- Our tour guide in Meknes spoke seven languages, none of which were English. Instead of waiting for an English speaking guide, we decided to take our tour in Spanish and had a lovely tour.
- We didn't like the first Casablanca hotel we stayed in, Oum Palace, very much. Rick kindly moved us to the Hotel Val d'Anfa which was lovely.
Pros
- This is a legitimate private tour for a price comparable to most of the group tours we considered. We had guided tours in every city, a dedicated driver and we stayed in four star hotels every night.
- The tour itinerary is outstanding. We were overwhelmed by the beauty and history of the cities and locations we visited.
- Our guides were excellent. All of them were local to the tour location, knowledgeable and friendly. Jalal in Rabat stood out as our favorite
- We would recommend a private tour in Morocco over a group tour, as many of the medinas we visited were crowded. With just the two of us and the guide, we could easily navigate the narrow streets and visit smaller venues.
- Rick set us up with an extra night in Casablanca and arranged for a small adjustment to our trip we skipped Beni Mellal and traveled straight on to Fez.
- Travelling with a dedicated driver and local tour guides at all locations felt very safe. We are both conspicuously foreign, so we were relieved to not have to worry about our security.

Overall, I definitely recommend this tour.

Papa T
March 2019
J'étais un peu prudent avant de débuter mon séjour avec mes amis de l'amicale 5 de Paris, on était 12 personnes! du 5 au 14 Mars 2019 Que du bonheur, Mr El GAli Tahar le boss était vraiment à la hauteur de mon souhait à tous les niveaux ainsi que mes amis ! gentillesse, disponibilité, générosité, et sa patience durant tout le séjour, Mr Yacine son chauffeur était le meilleur que j'ai connu, d'un grand calme et maîtrise de sois même, toujours à notre disponibilité et son énorme respect à toute l'équipe ! Que des bons et inoubliables souvenirs à renouveler avec RICKS voyages, bien sur notre ami Tahar El Gali l'été prochaine pour le Sud du Maroc . BEN BOUAYADI
vilma551
September 2018
Recorrimos Marruecos desde Casablanca hasta Marrakech, pasando por Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Ifrane, Erfout, Gargantas del Todra, Ourzazate., hospedandonos una noche en cada lugar. No nos encontramos con guias de habla hispana en varios lugares , que era lo contratado, Algunos hablaban poco español, y no tenian conocimientos de la historia de su pais, por lo tanto tampoco podian transmitirla Salvo los choferes que pusieron lo mejor de si mismos, el resto de los guias tuvieron un trato desagradable. Solo nos llevaban a sacar algunas fotos y luego eramos rehenes, llevados de un negocio a otro, donde debiamos sentarnos y aguantar , sus argumentos de ventas. Mas alla de ideas arcaicas, y de sometimiento , que no comparto, pero respeto, como en cada pais que visito,es evidente que no saben trabajar con el turismo. Tienen malos modales, y solo les interesa hacer un negocio rapido, y volver a descansar. Nos llevaron a almorzar, a lugares caros, faltos de higiene y mala comida, porque evidentemente, habia intereses de los guias. Aclaro que viajamos mucho, y conocemos las reglas de juego de las excursiones. Una lastima, la estrechez mental, la pobreza de este pais, que tiene posibilidades de ofrecer buenos productos turisticos, el dia que aprendan modales. Como le exprese personalmente ,dudo que alguna vez vuelva.Es el primer pais que me genero esta opinion.
Pablo R
May 2018
Excelente el servicio prestado y nuestro acompañante, guía y conductor Jassim. Nos llevamos los mejores recuerdos de esta excursión. Muy Recomendable para quien le guste conocer Marruecos con gente de dicho país y que hable muy bien el español.

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