Jack Nolan
Google
I’m finally getting around to writing a proper review for the fantastic visit Plan-it Morocco arranged for me and my good friend Michael in October of 2021. Over 13 days, we went sort of counterclockwise from Casablanca, to the seaside town of El Jadida, to Marrakech, to the High Atlas Mountains, to Skoura, to the Sahara Desert, to Fes, and back to Casablanca for our flight home to the States. The trip’s overall success, including our accommodations, tours, and activities, was arranged by Bilal, our Plan-it Morocco Travel Planner. From our first contact over email to the collaborative planning discussions over WhatsApp, Bilal was extremely helpful in recommending options that made sense for the immersive travel experience we wanted. Bilal helped us decide which tours made sense for us and which tours didn’t, and he was also able to modify or create new tour experiences that better suited our interests. I am a very experienced international traveler, and I tend to make my itineraries based on my extensive research. I can honestly say that I would never have been able to create the itinerary that Bilal created for us on my own. I highly recommend Plan-it Morocco and especially the direct support of Bilal for those who are adventurous and desire a unique, private travel experience that is specifically tailored to their preferences.
The other key factor in the success of our trip was Badr, the experienced driver that Plan-it Morocco arranged to help us for the duration of our 13-day excursion. Badr was professional, courteous, and became a truly great friend on our journey. Taking Nous Nous breaks together at the many cafes along the way was possibly the best part of our trip! Our car was spacious and air-conditioned, and Badr’s excellent driving and deep local knowledge ensured we were safe and comfortable. Badr accommodated unplanned stops along our route to check out areas of interest, and his knowledge of Moroccan history, culture, and cuisine made every day special. No matter what kind of trip you have planned for Morocco, I highly recommend you secure Badr through Plan-it Morocco for your driving needs. I give Badr my unqualified recommendation!
Here I will list our lodging for this trip. Without exception, I thoroughly recommend each of these great accommodations. Bilal, from Plan-it Morocco, suggested these unique properties based on our collaborative discussions around the kind of experience we desired. I found the value of these accommodations to be excellent, and I look forward to an opportunity to stay again and each one of them.
El Jadida - Hotel L’lglesia (Inside the Old Fort - Lovely roof deck with sea views)
Marrakech - Riad Kniza (Beautiful - the owner has his own Art Museum next door)
High Atlas Mountains - Kasbah Bab Ourika (Indescribable)
Skoura - Les Jardins de Skoura (An Oasis - lovely hosts)
Sahara Desert - Desert Luxury Camp (Magnificient - a great experience)
Fez - Riad Fes (One of the most beautiful properties I’ve had the pleasure of staying)
Casablanca - Hotel Le Doge (Perfect location)
I have been lucky enough to spend time on every continent except Antarctica for both business and pleasure. My experience runs the spectrum from 5-Star Hotels to sleeping under the stars on mountain tops and everything in between. Our recent Moroccan adventure was an outstanding experience made possible by the excellent planning and support of Bilal from Plan-it Morroco and Badr, our good friend and driver. Morocco is a magical place full of wonderful people, amazing food, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The minute Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, get yourself to Morocco before the rest of the world beats you to it!
