Totally Morocco - 9 days

MOROCCO is an amazing destination. We had a wonderful time and even the fact that I decided not to stay in a hotel but rather in the desert camp was all part of our experience. We had a few exceptional experiences specially where our Guide Abdulah organise us to have tea in a berber house. To speak to the people to hear there concern and to see how they live. Was just wonderful. But the two people who made this tour unforgettable was our guide Abdulahtif Haydar and our driver Said Maadi. This is my 7th trip on on the go and Insight and this two people was just amazing. Abdulah was there to meet us, his friendly face and always being supportive to and with every person on the tour attending to everyone one and to go out of their way to pay special attention to each and every one was just unussual. I will recommend this two people to everyone travelling to Morocco and ask them to go on ' ON THE GO TOURS.

Morocco - Hand over Heart - Hicham and Hussein made it SO special After months of extremely patient planning with Lee S. and his local (Caroline / Rachna / Terri) AND overseas support Teams...I have returned from another outstanding and successful trip with On the Go to the beautiful Kingdom of Morocco. As a repeat traveler, I can emphatically say that On the Go's difference lies in their responsive customer service, value and excellent local guides - no wonder they are award winning! What we have seen of Morocco has far exceeded our expectations - it is a very special destination that is ready to re-welcome the world. Getting to know the history of its land and peoples, marveling at the changing landscapes on our drive, feasting on the local foods and specialties and experiencing the achingly beautiful historical sites and marveling at the contrast of modernity in its capital were a balanced counter-point - all this is just the tip of the iceberg. The tour itinerary was interesting and highly varied plus we felt safe and secure from the moment we were met at the airport to the day we departed. We appreciated our stays at both traditional riads and modern hotels; both types provided a valuable contrast. Hicham is the kindest and hardest working guide I have had the pleasure of touring with - extremely hard working, super patient and attentive to the entire group's varied needs. Knowledgeable and proud of his people and country, Hicham's passion for guiding is evident. Paired with our very capable and skilled driver Hussein they are a fantastically dynamic duo. Put your faith in Hicham and he will deliver with a SMILE- while making anything you ask of him seem possible. He will go out of his way to ensure you have a wonderful experience- even after the official tour has ended - we were able to see special glimpses of the "true" Morocco and are forever grateful!! We were SO fortunate to meet Hicham and now consider him a friend. Hicham is a wonderful, passionate ambassador for his country and for On the Go Tours...he is truly an asset to the the company - consider yourself blessed to be in his capable care. Visit Morocco - with On the Go - you will not be disappointed. Bessaha and Shukran to On the Go, Hussein and Hicham for absolutely everything.

Abdulleh was a superb guide and both of us were very impressed. He was friendly, patient, knowledgeable and professional, with excellent English and a nice gentle sense of humour. Morocco was wonderful but Abdulleh made the holiday very special and we thank him for that. Hussain was the driver and, although he spoke no English, he was also very professional and friendly, and an excellent driver. We felt very safe with him at the wheel, particularly when crossing the High Atlas with hairpin bends looking down onto terrifying drops . IRather him than me! The guide in Fes (Imrah) was also excellent. He knew the place like the back of his hand, and obviously was well-known locally because lots of people said "Hi" to him as we walked through the Medina. As for the tour, we would have preferred more free time during the day. The general feeling among the group seemed to be "We've seen enough today. I'm tired and I really don't want to troop around another tourist site." But we realize that On The Go want to give customers their money's-worth, and don't want to leave them feeling short-changed. The hotels were generally good but the Riad Reada in Fes was dreadful. Very beautiful place, but everything was sub-standard. The room-heater didn't work (I walked down three times to Reception to complain and each time they said someone would come and fix it but they didn't). The shower spurted water from the hose, not from the shower-rose. Truly awful. Either Riad Reada needs a new owner or a new Manager. If I was "On the Go Tours" I'd use a different hotel or insist they get their act together. Apart from that, it was a great holiday, and we'll certainly use On the Go again.

Very good and well organized. Fantastic once in a lifetime

Just back from an absolutely fantastic week in Morocco. Everything from start to finish was brilliantly organised and extremely professional. Our guide, Hicham Tora, was just amazing and totally made the holiday for us. Every day he went above and beyond to cater to everyone's needs. He took some amazing photos for us when we were on the camel ride into the Sahara and worked tirelessly to ensure we all experienced what we had come to see and wanted to do. He made the holiday for us and I cannot recommend this trip highly enough.

A very enjoyable tour from start to finish

My tour exceeded my expectations. I have always traveled on my own because I like the freedom of getting to know the local vibe and this was my first time doing a tour. Although I was a bit concerned with activities chosen and time spent driving from location to location I must say that I would not have seen so much of Morocco had I done it on my own. Our guide Abdelatif made the trip an unforgettable lifetime experience!!! I am still in awe of the way he was able to personalize the individual experience while at the same time being curtious and attentive to the group simultaneously and seamless!!! His thoughtful and professional approach was an unexpected experience that opened the door to my group traveling in the future!! The wc and stops to stretch etc. made it an easy and fun trip regardless of the hours spent on the road. Our driver Said was an excellent and safe driver,very professional also. The only thing that I would have added would be to have an escort in order to experience the Medina at night. As a solo traveler I felt intimidated to do it alone but only for fear of getting lost. Nevertheless Mr Abdelatif contributed greatly to one of the most memorable trips I've taken. Thank you!!

What an incredible experience! Morocco is a magical destination where you can see diverse landscapes, and experience a unique blend of old and new where the Middle East meets Africa. We saw everything from the mountains to the sea. We ate authentic Moroccan cuisine, shopped in the exotique souks, and were welcomed by the warm hospitable people of Morocco. But it was our tour guide Hicham who made the tour a success. Without his calm, professional, and dynamic personality the tour would not have been the same. Hicham handled any issues that arose with ease and gave us a real education about the county and the culture. His willingness to share his life experiences as a Berber, gave us incredible insight into Morocco. The hotels varied from luxurious to very basic. There were large distances to cover in the tour bus to get from place to place, but if you want to see "all" of Morocco there is no other option. I highly recommend Morocco as a tour destination, especially if you're lucky enough to be shown around by Hicham!

We had many good experiences on this tour. However, the original description of travel distances and times were completely wrong. The journey from Ouarzazate to the Sahara is stated at 5.5 hours - in reality it was 10 hours. The following day we were asked to wake-up at 5.15am for the morning trek back to the hotel. Left there at 8.30 to travel to Fes. Arrived at the Fes hotel at 9pm - that's 12.5 hours. Too late to get any food, other than a sandwich from a supermarket. Yes, there were some stops along the way, but those two days were far too long and tiring. It wasn't acceptable for your guests or the driver and tour guide - both of which were excellent in the circumstances. If the itinerary had been accurate and stated what the tour was really like, then we wouldn't have booked with you. The vehicle used for the tour was rather uncomfortable - maybe if the journeys were shorter then probably OK. But 22.5 hours on and off over two days was too much. The aircon was not good either - especially at the back. The first day we were in Marrakech we were taken on a tour of the city and told that it was about 2 -2.5 hours with some time to ourselves at the end. 4 hours later after having rushed around in the afternoon heat there was no time left to ourselves to explore. Didn't really appreciate being taken into a shop where the owner spent 20 minutes trying to sell us all sorts of (expensive) medication. There were many places we enjoyed seeing and some good memories, but we wouldn't travel with you again. Finally, I want to thank our guide Mustapha who helped me after I had an accident in the desert. He found a doctor who treated me at the hotel and helped me to recover.

Our guide, Abdul, and driver, Sulemain, were absolutely amazing and we could not have asked for better! The tour itself was okay but not great. The food at restaurants was poor and the hotels only average. Also, there was way too much driving and not sufficient time to explore. Overall, we had a great time with the people on the tour but would seek something where we could spend more time locally on our own at each destination.