No one more trustworthy than Zaid
This is our second 2-week customized private tour of Morocco arranged and led by Zaid. Zaid is our trusted driver, guide and Friend. I recall our first trip - 2 ladies in a “Muslim” country- feeling abit anxious.. not sure if the driver will turn up at the airport. Zaid did. He was so caring and looked after us well especially my friend who had sinusitis and cough. We had a great time doing the loop through Casablanca, FES, the desert, Marrakech, Atlas Mtns, Essaouira.
Zaid’s biggest strength is his knowledge of the desert. This trip we did a chill trip (Chefchaouen, Tangier and golfing) but on hindsight we should have done a desert tour with him. Next time…
Besides being genuinely kind and patient (he never says NO to any requests!) he is a wealth of knowledge, especially alternative traditional medicine and Berber history. He teaches us how to cook Berber food (tajines, cous cous), use of herbs as medicine, and even helps us buy the real saffron, argan oil, rose oil (he and his guides won’t push you to buy “less genuine” stuff from the Zouks just to get comms). He even knows a lot about Henna art and He taught us how to find our way if lost in the desert!
Go with Zaid and his guides- you are in very safe hands. Do the luxury desert camp (it’s worth the extra $). You get your own bathroom, and you are in the huge desert with just a couple of other people. Amazing experience.
With Zaid, Morocco has become not just another travel destination, we feel more connected to the culture, and the people of the country.