7-Day Imperial Cities - Private Group

Posted By : Bluepumpkin99
I want to make sure I get some of the history in here as well so that you know how truly well this experience went. I initially was going last October with my mom. This didn't work out for a few reasons. I then decided to go on my own, but waited until February. The communication back and forth between myself and Meagan, Winnie and other members prior to arriving was excellent. Any request that I had from having MAD ready for me when I arrived to letting me know how the temperature would be to making sure that I knew how the days would be arranged was communicated to me freely and quickly. I am sure I will be able to go to the hotels that I stayed at and give them separate reviews will be something that I do as well, but the fact that the places were picked in the first place was a triumph. Each location had a charm and staff that were simply amazing .

I absolutely know that I didn't see all of Morocco, but it certainly was full of activities, from the first day of seeing the Hassan Mosque to my night in the Afagay desert, the camel ride, the air ballon ride, the walking tour through Fes ( with the amazing city guide ( Khamel- the professor) and Marrakech, food tour with Abduhl ( I don't know his last name, but he was fabulous ). He treated my like a sister and walked me around at a pace that I felt comfortable . I have some nerve issues in my leg and he made sure that I still saw the best places. We had the best seats in the house at Cafe des Epices and he knew all the best local ( non touristy ) places for deserts, olive tasting , snail soup and so much more.

Now let me talk about my driver, Khalid Khouati. He was more than my driver , he was my ambassador, he was my protector, he was my tour guide all rolled into one. He was always looking out for me and what I needed from bathroom breaks to constant bottles of water and making sure that I didn't spend too much time talking to other travelers and making sure that I was in line for the camel ride. He always checked in on me after I went to a hotel to make sure that I had everything I needed. He was always available to take me somewhere if I wanted outside of the time that even the tour said he was available. He kept in contact on What's app and at the end of the trip even found a place to ship some beautiful items to me that I had purchased for my mom that I didn't want to risk getting damaged or lost or confiscated on my way back home . I couldn't have asked for a better trip companion considering it was his first solo passenger he said that he had . There is no way that I could have done all the things I did without him. I had a wonderful time with a family ( Mohammed and his mother ) that introduced me to the most wonderful homemade bread and salads and communal dining experience.

I came home with some beautiful items of pottery and a rug and an outfit for my mom along with some saffraon and black soap. I usually not one that likes to purchase a lot of items, but I am very happy with with I brought home along with fabulous Morrocan memories. I would recommend this company 100 percent. Even my last transfer from my Riad ( Art Place ) to the airport was with a wonderful guide named Hamid that spoke about his home in the Sahar desert with such enthusiasm that I feel that if possible and I return I will certainly have to visit him there as well.

I felt very welcomed everywhere and treated like absolute royalty by all the places and even the shops that I did go to . You could tell that when the people heard the name Wanderlust , they took it seriously. It was a trip and experience I will never ever forget.
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Posted On : 2024-03-06 11:38:07

Posted By : elizabethgJ1086RG
We had a great time visiting Meknes, Fes, and Marrakech. My best friend and I decided to visit Morocco for our 40th birthday. Megan was a great help in customizing our itinerary by adding a night in the Agafay Desert. We had an excellent driver (Bari) who was with us the entire time. We stayed at a winery in Meknes and I'm so glad we did since it was probably something we never would have considered on our own. Fes was beautiful and Marrakech was a lot of fun. We were booked at a local hammam in Marrakech and, again, I'm glad we had the itinerary planned in advance because I'm probably too much of a stick in the mud to plan something like this on my own...but it was awesome! Megan and Bari were so responsive during the entire trip. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2022-11-02 09:22:32

Posted By : Tacitus234
My fiancé and I recently booked an incredible trip to Morocco through Kim Kim and Wanderlust and we could not have been more happy! This was our very first time to Africa and every step of the process from start to finish was seamless and comfortable. For a very risk averse person such as myself, this prevented many a sleepless night worrying about accommodations, itinerary options and transportation, all of which can become a bit of a nuisance when trying to make the most of money and time.

Once we expressed interest in our destination, we were matched with Megan, an incredible advisor who was honestly a saint. I had so, so many questions, from recommendations on tipping to Roman ruin sites and much more. She was so prompt in responding through instant messenger and after we chatted for a bit, she sent me a fully formed itinerary that we could customize. The BEST! Payment through the online portal was simple and straightforward and adjustments in planning sites to see can be made even after the initial trip is finalized. It was a very enjoyable experience.

Now, for the really brilliant part. We totally lucked out with our guide, HASSAN AMRAOUI. I can honestly say I've never met a person like him. Both my fiancé and I wholly believe the BEST part of our trip were the hours in between destinations simply talking with him. To be able to look back on a trip to AFRICA, with all its beauty and splendor, and think, "Wow, those hours spent in the car talking with our friend were the best part," is something I could have never predicted. He is a kind, engaging, considerate and a 100% genuine human being. He cared so much for our experience and wellbeing and we felt totally safe in his care. He shared his family history, his love of languages, cultures and people and made our trip the experience it was. I cannot begin to describe the relief and joy when, after getting off the plane in a new land after a 14 hour flight, you're met by a person such as Hassan, with the big smile and heart he has. I honestly consider him my good friend. If you are lucky enough to work with Hassan, this alone will make your trip outstanding.

All in all, this was truly a trip of a lifetime. My fiancé (then girlfriend) and I were engaged in Chefchaouen on this trip and Morocco will always hold a special place in our hearts. I will absolutely be using Kim Kim/ Wanderlust in the future and I give them my fullest recommendations. This is a truly stellar company. Hassan is a truly stellar human being. Much love to them all.

Shoutout to our brother, Hassan! If you see this, come visit us in the states soon! We’d give you 20,000 stars if we could!
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Posted On : 2022-09-06 15:36:50

Posted By : aaroncZ1346IP
First off, having a great guide on the trip made all the difference. Our guide Hassan Amraoui was also our excellent driver in a clean and safe coach for our private tour. We organized a custom itinerary with Megan, who was extremely communicative and helpful in the planning process. We had seven days, exploring Casablanca, Rabat, Fes and Chefchaouen. We can't wait to come back and explore Marrakesh and the Sahara one day, inshallah!

Hassan's unique insights into Berber and nomad culture gave us an edge in exploring the country. He was knowledgeable about all aspects of Morocco and easily convinced us to return for a future adventure. Courteous, patient, and always timely, we could rely on Hassan the entire trip to take care of any need. On our last day, we regretted not buying saffron when we had a chance so Hassan went to a local market to buy some for us so we wouldn't be disappointed. This kind of service was above and beyond our expectations.
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Posted On : 2022-07-08 07:07:48

Posted By : 469jyotik
I seldom take assistance from
Travel agencies when exploring new countries. Trust me when I say that going with Wanderlust was the best thing I could have done. Traveling with a 2 and 12 year old comes with its own challenges but Wanderlust made sure we were taken care of right from the airport till our departure after 9 days. Our driver, confidante and friend Hamid was absolutely INCREDIBLE. He knew when to indulge us, when to give us space, when to share knowledge and ALWAYS ALWAYS made himself 100% available.. all of this when we was fasting for Ramadan.
Such an incredibly emotionally intelligent person who made sure we saw and experienced everything, while giving us privacy when needed. I really cant say enough great things about Hamid and our trip in general. Morocco is a gorgeous country, but its the people such as Hamid who really made sure we enjoyed it in all its glory. Now I find myself recommending Morocco and Wanderlust to everyone we meet and hope that we’d be back again some day!!
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Posted On : 2022-04-30 01:16:50

Posted By : Kevin M
Hassan Bahddou at Wanderlust Voyages for a great 7 Day Vacation in Morocco. We stayed 2 days in Meknes City and toured Fes with our Guide Kamal. Then over to the Blue City (Chafchaouen) for a short day of shopping before stopping in Tangier. The shopping in the Tangier Medina, the Cave and several other sites in the area. The next stop was Asilah to view the unfinished Mosque and the Hassan Tower in Rabat. Early the next mornin we visited the Largest Mosque in Casablanca, then we were off to the Desert to ride camels and ATVs, by far this was the best part of the trip for me, after spending the night in the Agafay Desert, we were off to shop in the Medina of Marrakech with Yider our guide. The trip came to an end with a visit to the Del El Pacha Palace and Majorelle Garden. I had the best time of my life visiting Morocco thanks to all of the hard work of Sandra Nelson our travel agent and Hassan Bahddou our driver throughout the whole trip. Please contact them for a wonderful trip in Morocco.
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Posted On : 2021-11-21 13:55:26

Posted By : Casey L
This trip was amazing! Megan planned everything for us perfectly! We loved our drivers and our guides so much! And Morocco is beautiful!
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Posted On : 2021-11-16 09:09:45

Posted By : HardlyTravelling
Ibrahim is great. His hometown in the Sahara was particularly memorable. Morocco has a lot to offer and Ibrahim delivered!
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Posted On : 2021-08-06 18:05:07

Posted By : Sangeetha A
We started from Casablanca and ended in Marrakech. It was absolutely the best vacation ever. Ibrahim (the best) our personal tour guide was very cooperative, trustworthy, friendly along with our driver Ahmed stayed with us the entire trip. Ibrahim made sure kids were comfortable , hydrated, start the day early bring us back to hotel to chill in the pool, again start once the temperature goes down.
Kids had home made Berber Pizza at Ibrahim's house and they loved it..

Don't miss the opportunity to visit the desert and stay the night in tents are all powered by solar energy and ac better than most hotel rooms. Mohammad took good care of our dinner in the middle of the Sahara desert.

The experience was extra ordinary. Highly recommend if you are going to Morocco use Wanderlust Voyages.
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Posted On : 2021-07-17 04:56:35

Posted By : Chaars123
I can’t say enough good things about Wanderlust and the team that helped us, a family of 12!
Meghan(the face off), Beghit(the back office), Ahmed (our driver) and Ibrahim(our guide) were well organized and professional and transparent.
Ibrahim was extraordinary! (Picture of me and Ibrahim)
A tour company and guide can make a world of difference in the experience we have on our vacation in an unknown country and Wanderlust made it a truly memorable experience!
Thanks you! Thank you! And Thank you for that!
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Posted On : 2021-07-17 04:36:41