Morocco Travel Experts

“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're thrilled to be able to add our voice to the enthusiastic reviews of Insight Guides and Tilila Travel for tailor-made tours of Morocco. From our first interchange with Mohammed at Tilila Travel, we were impressed with his understanding of what we wanted and the way that he accommodated that into an itinerary that really felt tailored to our needs. He also was willing to modify it as we went along to make it even closer to what we wanted. His welcome and appearance at the end made it feel personal indeed. Yassin was our excellent and knowledgeable guide and companion who drove us on our 13-day trip that began in Casablanca and went up to Rabat and Tangier and down through Tetuan and Chefchouen, on to Meknes and Fes, and finally to Ouzoud Falls and Marrakech. He made sure that our local guides in each place took us to what we wanted to see and that they explained to us what most interested us. He was responsive to our requests for spontaneous experiences along the way and proudly showed us the fine details of his country. A veritable pleasure. The local guides were well-chosen experts and we particularly enjoyed the ones who led us through Tangiers, Chefchouen and Fes, both because of their knowledge and their sharing of their experiences growing up in the neighborhoods we were discovering. We had two great cooking classes, stays in excellent hotels, and wonderful meals in restaurants often recommended by Yassin, Mohammed, or the guides. We would highly recommend both Insight Guides and Tilila Travel to anyone who wants to delve into the culture and history of Morocco with attention to their personal interests. Memories to be cherished.”

“Started using Insight Guides guide books years ago back when I was traveling on my own during my 20s. They have evolved into more than just guides and can help connect travelers to local tour companies to create trips. We used them for a 9 day private tour in Morocco and they connected us to Tilila Travel. Mohamed the tour company owner was fantastic, along with our driver Mohamed and our local city guides. It covered most of the main cities and attractions and we had such a great time, exploring and learning about such a rich culture. I would definitely use Insight Guides again - glad it's still around!”

“Everything was very organized, and timely, great communication throughout the trip. We had knowledgeable guides in every city/point of interest to explain the history and significance of sites. Mustapha drove us all over the country and told us about the culture, and traditions of Morocco. He also took us off the beaten path and introduced us to some of the locals. It was a very memorable experience, and we hope to come back to see more of Morocco.”

“What an amazing experience. My husband and I were looking to visit Morocco and were not keen on a self-drive (which I still do not recommend) and also did not want to join in a group. We did have the option of taking a private tour with a South African operator but decided on Tilila Travel through Insight Guides. It turned out to be the best choice. They helped us with the planning of the route, suggested sites and activities, arranged all the local guides, accommodation etc, and even arranged for a Moroccan sim card (which worked better than the E-sim in rural areas). Always very quick to respond to our request and help with the visa applications. Our personal guide Tawfiq met us at the airport, and was on call through the trip, for pickups and transfers, meeting with guides, suggesting restaurants, finding banks, warning us of scams – you name it. We were so pampered. But even better, from the start we told Tawfiq that we wanted to have an authentic experience, and that is what he gave us: - a meal with a Berber farmer and his family; cooking classes in a Marrakech home; a picnic Moroccan style among the Rabat locals, and so many tales and insights. He went beyond the itinerary so that we could experience the true Moroccan culture, away from the more touristic spots. Tawfiq treated us like royalty, and we felt safe in his charge . We will definitely use Tillia and Insight Guides again.”

“Tilila Travel gave us personal, prompt, polite, and extremely solicitous attention to all of our requests and travel needs. They arranged beautiful lodging, sensible schedules, and excellent local tour services. A great outfit to deal with. Our driver Tawfiq, was a hoot. We spent many hours on the road in conversation about Morocco and life on both sides of the ocean. He had boundless energy and enthusiasm, and always bent over backwards with great local advice for touring, eating, and sightseeing. We all laughed and sang a lot on our long travel days, while we listened to his playlists of Moroccan folk and dance music. He was on call for us in the evenings, and drove us to restaurants and entertainment, taking all of the worry out of navigating the cities. Tawfiq was more like a travel buddy than a driver, and infinitely better than Uber!”

“Mohamed gave us personal, prompt, polite, and extremely solicitous attention to all of our requests and travel needs. They arranged beautiful lodging, sensible schedules, and excellent local tour services. A great outfit to deal with. Our driver Tawfiq was a hoot. We spent many hours on the road in conversation about Morocco and life on both sides of the ocean. He had boundless energy and enthusiasm, and always bent over backwards with great local advice for touring, eating, and sightseeing. We all laughed and sang a lot on our long travel days, while we listened to his playlists of Moroccan folk and dance music. He was on call for us in the evenings, and drove us to restaurants and entertainment, taking all of the worry out of navigating the cities. Tawfiq was more like a travel buddy than a driver, and infinitely better than Uber!”

“Our experience with Mohammed at Tilila travel was outstanding. He took the time to plan a custom itinerary for us exactly as we wanted it, and made changes patiently as necessary. The trip itself was wonderful, with epic experiences every day, the best guides, and an amazing driver who kept us safe and having fun every day. We would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking to travel to Morocco.”

“The entire trip, from airport pick up, to transportation between cities/tourist sites, to expert guides, to accommodations, was flawless and perfect. Morocco is full of gracious people, wonderful food, and incredible sites.”

“We had a fantastic experience from planning through the end of the tour. Mohamed is an expert and he worked with us to learn about our preferences and expectations, then he prepared the itinerary. He checked in with us during the journey and we felt that he was truly looking after us. Our driver, Abdel, was kind and friendly. He was flexible and able to make adjustments based on our (ever changing) interests. Abdel was a great guide and support. The local guides in Fez and Marrakech were very knowledgeable and great communicators. We felt very well taken care of. This was a family holiday (including two college age boys), and we all were very happy. This holiday exceeded expectations and it would not have been possible without Tilila Travel.”

“We had a great trip. The communication was clear and well organised. Walid was a great driver and guide and the other local guides organised for us were excellent and made the trip richer and fun. We would highly recommend using insight guides for a trip to Morocco. The local company was excellent and meant our trip was both fascinating and smooth.”

“I used to live in Morocco many years ago and wanted to revisit memorable places and old friends. I was excited to see that Insight Guides partners with local companies to provide customized trips. Mohamed from Tilila Travel was happy to discuss our needs and preferences. We settled on a package only about 5 weeks before our departure, which meant that he could not secure all of the hotels that we preferred, but most of the ones he booked were “good” to “excellent”. We spent 16 nights touring the country with our wonderful driver, Ibrahim, who was especially careful, prompt and helpful. We couldn’t have asked for a better chaperone, who was happy to share his knowledge of Moroccan culture, great restaurants and side trips. The trip was well organized; we especially enjoyed the knowledgeable guides in the cities as well as the Merzouga desert experience (when my husband did not enjoy the camel ride, we were offered a 4X4 for the return trip, which was really fun). Mohamed checked in regularly by phone to make sure all was going well. Morocco is a gorgeous country with a very solid tourist infrastructure, and the hospitality that I experienced many years ago is still alive and well.”

“As part of our Morocco trip booked through Insight Guides, we had a food tour of Fes. This was run by a local guide Amal Ngadi. We can’t praise the tour highly enough The range of foods we tasted and the kindness of the shop keepers was fantastic. This ranged from traditional breakfast items to taste if 5 different sheep’s cheese to the most incredible Moroccan tea If you are visiting Fes don’t pass up a chance to go on a tour with Amal”

“Mohamed provided a perfect itinerary for my trip. Unfortunately I didn't take the trip but Mohamed was very thorough.”

“We had a great time in Morocco. Our driver Tawfiq was awesome. We had so much fun with him! Very nice young guy! Safe driver”

“Prior to travel communication with Mohammed was excellent and quick responses to all my questions. The flexibility was quite appreciated. Our driver Tawfiq was amazing and had a smile on his face all the time . I will definitely use this company again and refer to my friends and family:)”

“Mohamed did a wonderful job planning our trip based the sights we wanted to see and the number of days we were staying in Morocco. He was super responsive to all our questions and needs. Everything met or exceeded my daughter and my expectations. Great riads, tour guides and sights. Our driver, Tawriq, was awesome. He was very knowledgeable, had a great personality and always available to get us to where we needed to go. We recommend using them and will use them again if we return to Morocco.”

“As soon as I contacted Insight Guides I was immediately corresponding with an agent who knew the area intimately. We received an initial itinerary to look at and then use that as a insight guides until we had the perfect plan mapped out for my very special vacation for my husband's birthday”

“It was a fascinating and varied programme giving us a whole range of experiences of Morocco. We stayed in small, mostly family-run hotels/riads, which brought us closer to the local community. All arrangements worked like clockwork and we were fortunate in having an excellent driver/guide, Yassin, who couldn’t have been more helpful and obliging.”

“We took a customized 6 days private package for a family of three from Mohammed that covers Merrakech, Essaouira, Atlas mountain/Ourica valley, and Agafay desert. So in 6 days we are able to explore Merrakech, see the coast and beach in Essaouira, the mountain and ber ber village in Ourica valley, and camel + quad ride with desert dinner and show with private guide, private driver and cars. We had a lot of free time to explore anything we want and able to make connection and friendship with our guides who are very friendly and very accommodating to our needs. Definitely recommended for first time visitor to Morocco like us but the service is very good and experienced that we are considering to have Mohamed to arrange the next specific trip to Morocco for our next family vacation. The sight and sound are amazing but what makes it memorable are the people who are kind and very considerate to our needs. Thanks Mohammed, Tawfiq, Ibrahim, Abdul, and Hassan. Wish all if you well and the very best this world can give. Please take care.”

“We had never used travel agents before this trip, and it proved a very worthwhile thing to do for travelling in a country we knew nothing about. We had organised our own stay in Marrakech but hadn't felt confident in undertaking the remainder of a packed itinerary to three other cities by ourselves. I chose to use a respected travel company (Insight Guides) and they have chosen an excellent partner agent in Morocco (Mohamed. Mohamed put together a detailed trip that followed the dates and places that I had asked for, but with added improvements. He called and suggested those small improvements and the resulting booking and payment was very smooth. Mohamed chose Tawfiq to be our driver for our 5-day trip and we had a lovely time with him. Tawfiq was very welcoming, very considerate and knowledgeable and we comfortably spent long hours driving across Morocco with him. He always took our needs into consideration, made sure we had all the necessary stops for toilets and photos, was always on time to collect us and made sure we were safely handed to guides and hotel staff at key points. He was always ready to answer our many questions about protocol, and to discuss culture, customs and life experiences. We would thoroughly recommend Insight Guides, Mohamed and Tawfiq to anyone else booking a holiday in Morocco.”

“Our expert in Morocco was a great choice We normally prefer to explore overseas destinations on our own, but for Morocco we decided that it would be less stressful to have a tour company take care of us and we are definitely glad we did! We just came back from a 7-day/6-night tour of Morocco arranged by Insight Guides through a local tour company. Overall it was a great experience. It was good value, the tour company and driver assigned to us were honest, trustworthy and responsive, and the hotels and local day guides that they arranged for us were all good recommendations. The tour company assigned us a driver named Tawfiq for the entire duration of the trip. Tawfiq is a terrific asset to the company. He is a safe and thoughtful driver and we felt safe in his care. Also, although he was not a formal guide he knew a lot about the places we visited and shared many interesting and useful insights about Morocco. Tawfiq also made sure to call ahead and ensure the hotels could meet us on arrival (which sometimes required a porter to carry our bags uphill or down very confusing alleyways in the old city), as well as meeting and handing us off to local guides. Tawfiq was available on WhatsApp (for Americans, it is a helpful texting/phone app overseas), so we had no problems arranging daily logistics for pickup, etc. Our tour started in Tangier where we were picked up at the airport, and continued over 7 days to Chefchaouen, Volabilis, Meknes, Fes, Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakesh, and included drop off at our departure airport at Marrakesh. The tour company was very helpful in helping us modify their initial "best of" recommended itinerary to match our flights and preferences. I would note that we did most of our communications arranging our trip directly with Mohamed, the owner of the tour company. Because of the time we had and the way the different cities are laid out, our itinerary did make for some long drives which they thoughtfully broke up into 1-3 hour segments. Our driver Tawfiq was very helpful planning rest stops and meals along the way, and you should not be shy about letting your driver know if you need to take a break. The hotels that they arranged for us were all quite good, clean with helpful service and good-to-decent breakfasts. I guess there is always a fear of getting sick but we were pretty lucky and no one had any digestive problems even though we ate out almost every day at local restaurants outside our hotels. The tour company also arranged for local licensed guides with expertise in specific locales. These local guides covered a full day in Fes, a half-day in Marrakesh, and 1 hour in Volabilis (ancient Roman ruins) and 2 hours in Meknes. You do not need to pay these guides separately, but it is customary to give them a tip. The guides were generally pretty good (special mention for Amal in Fes), but you should not be shy if you need them to slow down or speak more clearly. One point I think worth mentioning is that in the bigger cities, the guides included stops at various shops, including shops selling berber rugs, leather goods and ceramics. I have been on trips (e.g., Venice) where you find yourself in high-pressure sale situations. This is not that. These stops give you a view into the local culture and economy, and if you are interested, a chance to buy from respectable sellers. If you really do not want to be taken to any shops or merchants, you should say so, or ask your guide if you need help (although normally the guides will sit outside the shop and let you shop at leisure). For our family of three adults (2 hotel rooms each night), it came out to approx USD 330 per person per night, including an English-speaking driver and large van, 2 rooms each night at a 4- or 5-star riad-style hotel, breakfast was inclusive. The expense included hiring the local guides.”

“We have just spent 17 days traveling throughout Morrocco. We visited several Imperial cities and also spent time in the Sahara desert. Every day was an adventure. Our guides were knowledgeable and our driver, Fatah, could not have been better. Mohammed organized our trip. He is responsive and he cares! He did an excellent job planning our itinerary and choosing our hotels. Morrocco is a wonderful destination!”

“We had a great trip by the most reputable company with great service by Mohammed , manager ,and our driver Yassin. We spent 9 days with a family of five travelling from Casablanca to Marrakesh to Fez and Essaouira and Ouarzazate. Everything worked perfectly and Mohammed was very good about adding extra stops without adding extra charges. He was always available on the phone to answer questions. Our driver Yassin was great. He was patient, well informed and spoke perfect English. I have travelled in more than 180 countries and this agent ranks among the best.”

“Tawfiq was a great ambassador for your company. His upbeat personality and his love for Morocco was infectious. We even had a wonderful lunch at his families home. He was a very safe driver and certainly knew the culture of Morocco. We really took care of us and our needs. He was also very punctual. As a group, I think Tilia could leave off the Hercules caves. It was expensive, very little information provided and little to see. Highlights were our desert experience and the city guides were well informed.”

“Our trip to Morocco was incredible thanks to the detailed planning from Mohamad and our incredible driver Yassin. They were extremely accommodating in finding the perfect itinerary to meet our needs and allow us a customized experience for our vacation. Our driver Yassin was the cherry on top! He knew all the local places to stop, told us about the history while we were driving and took amazing pictures for us along the way, capturing a lasting memory for us. All the Riads we stayed at were top-notch, the rooms were clean, food was excellent and staff was accommodating and friendly. We are very grateful to you for making our vacation very memorable!”

“Easy and reliable guidance from the start of planning, payment and suggestions. Seamless and trustworthy services, an amazing guide and responsible Fatah made the trip even more amazing.”

“Insight Guides put me in contact with a local travel company that did a great job. We had a driver for the whole time and guides at our main stops. An excellent introduction to Morocco.”

“I waited a few days after returning from a 14 day tour organized for me by Mohamed at Tilila Travel. I am lost for words that can express my gratitude. I want to share my experience with everyone in search of an honest, knowledgeable, professional, fair, flexible, responsible, detailed & trustworthy travel agent in Morocco. Instead of joining a group tour, I asked Mohammed to quote me a price for just one person, adding some stops, changing cities each day and upgrading my accommodations to 4-stars ratings; 3 star hotels are the norm on most group tour packages. I wanted 4 stars as this was my first visit to Morocco. Mohamed suggested a mix of Riads, Dars, resorts, Kasbahs, B&B’s & a even a Deluxe Tent in the Sahara. All were very good to excellent and perfectly deserving of a 4 star classification, except for the last night hotel which classified itself as 5 stars (Palais dei Princesses in Marrakesh). Maybe at one time it deserved 5 stars; but, no longer. In terms of room size, cleanliness of common areas, front desk staff behavior, restaurant, services & even the furniture, it is at MOST 3 stars; avoid it. There was a snag at the Casablanca hotel (average) caused by a hotel bookkeeping error & a rude check-in agent. As this was my first visit to Morocco I wanted to see as many cities as possible so that when I returned to Morocco I could visit my favorite cities. I knew my request presented a challenge as I would be asking the assigned driver to drive many hours each day. In just a few days Mohamed created a detailed proposal for an escorted solo tour which included a driver, comfortable vehicle, specialized guides in 4 of the stops, breakfasts each day & some dinners (included by Mohamed without me even asking). Mohamed also said I could alter the tour as I saw fit in case I was tired or changed my mind on a scheduled stop. The final step: agree on a price. As a guide, I used the cost (for one person) of an advertised group tour (adding the solo traveler supplement) & came up with what I thought would be a fair price. We went back & forth a few times & came to an agreement. I chose Tilila Travel because of the exceptional reviews others have submitted. All those 5-star reviews are accurate: Mohamed IS exceptional. I would recommend him to anyone wanting a perfectly planned, comfortable & safe tour of Morocco at a fair price. Whether you are a solo traveler like myself, or a small group of family or friends, ask Tilila Travel to make all arrangements. Each day, my driver Kamal would suggest a departure time and once I was in our van, Kamal took care of everything; from the time we began our day until the time we arrived at the overnight accommodation at which time I had personal/alone time; perfect. About my diver Kamal; In my opinion you want a driver to drive safely, to know the roads & the vehicle, to know exactly where we are at all times, to be familiar with every city or site on the itinerary, punctual, well-groomed, polite, organized, helpful (including translations where needed), flexible & able to communicate. Kamal fulfilled every requirement. Better yet, as I wanted to improve my intermediate French language skills, I chose to primarily communicate in French. Although Kamal could communicate in English, his French was excellent so I saw it as an opportunity to turn the tour into a 14 day French conversation class. Every day, I felt more comfortable speaking French although I would periodically turn to English when I got stuck. The entire experience, from planning to execution, was excellent. I found Mohamed to be responsible, kind, and most importantly, honest. He is one of the best travel agents I have encountered. In my opinion, you’ll be making the right decision if you ask him to organize your stay in Morocco.”