Journeys rich in local insight

“Our recent trip to Morocco was absolutely wonderful, and working with Mohammed to plan it made the experience even better. My husband and I usually plan most of our own travel, but for certain destinations - such as India, Japan, and now Morocco—we prefer to working with local experts to help us customizie our itinerary exactly the way we want it. We chose Mohammed because his proposal stood out. Although his quote was slightly higher than the others we received, it was far more detailed and included thoughtful hotel recommendations. His customer service was exceptional from the very beginning. Our itinerary included: 2 nights in Marrakesh, 1 night in the Atlas Mountains, 1 night in the Sahara Desert, 2 nights in Fez, 1 night in Chefchaouen, 1 night in Casablanca and 1 final night in Marrakesh before flying home Marrakesh was lively and fast paced, full of energy and bustling souks (watch out for the motor bikes). The Atlas Mountains were calm and scenic, offering a peaceful break from the cities. The Sahara Desert was completely unique, especially riding camels across the dunes and staying in a luxury desert camp. Fez felt the most historic and intimate, with its ancient medina, deep traditions, and smaller, narrow alleys that made getting lost in one of its 9,000 passages a memorable experience. Chefchaouen was the most charming and visually striking with its blue washed streets set along a beautiful mountainside. Casablanca stood out as the most business like and somewhat gritty, offering a very different side of Morocco. We wanted to experience the diversity of Morocco rather than focus on just one or two cities, and having a private driver throughout the entire trip made this possible. It allowed us to travel comfortably, see the countryside, and truly appreciate the beauty of the country. Mohammed was a pleasure to work with - patient, responsive, and always willing to provide honest feedback. I asked many questions and requested numerous recommendations, and he consistently offered helpful guidance. I especially wanted to stay in riads for an authentic Moroccan experience, and his suggestions were excellent. One riad in Chefchaouen was fully booked, but he recommended an alternative with even better reviews, and it ended up being our favorite accommodation of the entire trip. Our favorite cities were Fez and Chefchaouen, and visiting the Sahara Desert is an absolute must. The camel ride and luxury desert camp were truly once in a lifetime experiences. We added a food tour in Fez at the last minute, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our entire trip. Our guide was warm, incredibly knowledgeable, and made the experience so much fun. She led us through the medina, stopping at hidden spots and local favorites where we tried an amazing variety of food. It was a memorable, delicious, and truly magical way to experience Fez. We did encounter a small hiccup with our driver, but Mohammed addressed the issue immediately and always kept our best interests in mind. Another thing that made us feel at ease is Mohammed is available if you should ever need to reach him during your trip. If you’re planning a trip to Morocco, I highly recommend working with Mohammed. He is a true travel expert, a joy to collaborate with, and will help you create the perfect itinerary for your needs. Our time in Morocco was unforgettable - the people were welcoming, the history and culture were fascinating, and the country itself is stunning. It deserves a place on everyone’s bucket list”

“We absolutely loved the itinerary Habiba put together for our Egypt trip! She was always so kind and quick to answer any questions we had. She even checked in on us during our vacation. I’d definitely book another adventure with Insight Guides.”

“I just returned after 18 glorious days in Indonesia, organized by Insight Guides. The organization was excellent, their choices of guides and drivers was impeccable, and it all made for a very enjoyable trip. I would highly recommend them to any traveller.”

“We had a great experience in Vietnam. Our selected tour guide Justravel Asia were absolutely perfect, seamless arrangements from the first chat with Han our contact to the final day of our trip. This is our 3rd time using Insight Guides and we have never had any major issues. Highly recommend.”

“The friendly Emilie who fully engaged with our requests re hotels, travel and activities was always there with ideas and suggestions. All the arrangements worked smoothly - we even found each other on Milan Station! We enjoyed being free agents with all the itinerary covered through the vouchers. I would highly recommend Insight Guides to do the leg work and Emilie in particular.”

“This was our second trip planned by Martina, Senior Italian travel agent. She is FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!! She planned a trip of a lifetime for our 30th anniversary celebration. It was fun, historical, relaxing and all around perfect. We had the most personable drivers and guides. She planned very unique private excursions for us, from archeological excavations to bread tasting, olive oil production, winery tours and tastings, mozzarella and burrata making and tasting, historical tours, and the most amazing cooking class in which our instructor hosted us in her private home. Martina also reserved unbelievable lodging (5 star!) for the many cities we visited. We will definitely call her to plan our next Italian getaway!”