Travel Exploration Morocco Private Tours

Travel Exploration Morocco Private Tours

Travel Exploration Morocco Private Tours
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Multi-day ToursCultural ToursHistorical & Heritage ToursSightseeing ToursPrivate Tours
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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About
Discover Morocco's vibrant culture with Travel Exploration Private Tours. As a female-owned company with multilingual experts and over 20 years of in-country experience, we're passionate about crafting unique Moroccan adventures. Our hand-crafted itineraries, designed by local specialists, cater to your interests, offering insider access to newly opened historic sites, UNESCO World Heritage gems, and off-the-beaten-path wonders. Explore Imperial Cities, the mystical Sahara, and Morocco's rich Jewish heritage. Our tours blend ancient traditions with contemporary trends, featuring exquisite cuisine, skilled artisans, and captivating markets. From Roman ruins to stunning kasbahs, we unveil Morocco's cultural landscape. We're committed to sustainable tourism, donating 5% of proceeds to Berber villages through our Project Feed initiative. Choose Travel Exploration Morocco for an authentic, immersive experience that goes beyond the ordinary, revealing the soul of this enchanting country.
Ouarzazate, Morocco

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2024

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Portland, OR11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Couples
My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful 17-day trip to Morocco impeccably planned and organized by Alecia Cohen of Travel Exploration Morocco. Alecia listened intently to how we like to travel and customized a flexible itinerary taking us to Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Skoura, Marrakech, Essaouira, and El Jadida. We stayed in great riads – our favorite was Riad Fes, had personable and knowledgeable guides – our favorites were Mohamed in Chefchaouen, Rashida in Essaouira, and food tour guide Siham in Fes, and a fun and wonderful driver in Sabir, who provided great information, patiently answered all our questions and was our anchor throughout our 17 days in Morocco. From start to finish, Alecia was a great partner in making our vacation a truly wonderful Moroccan experience. I highly recommend working with Alecia and Travel Exploration Morocco for a customized, authentic and smooth travel experience that gives you an up close and personal interaction with Moroccan people, culture and history. You won’t be disappointed!
Written December 3, 2024
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Sarah B
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Oct 2022
My wife and I recently returned from a 15 day tour throughout Morocco which was designed by Alecia Cohen and Travel Exploration Morocco. Alecia took the time to get to know the requirements and preferences of my wife and I and created a very organized and balanced itinerary that was exactly what we were looking for. We had an amazing trip getting to experience Morocco's imperial cities, the desert, the mountains, the friendly people and breathtaking scenery and finishing up in Essaioura where we loved exploring the beautiful Atlantic coast. Our driver Mustapha was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, compassionate and always looking out for our safety and comfort. The accommodations Alicea recommended were all top notch and our local guides were consistently excellent. We also were fascinated to learn about the incredible amount of Jewish history that is such an important part of Moroccan history. I would highly recommend Alicea Cohen and Travel Exploration Morocco for anyone interested in experiencing the diverse and fascinating country of Morocco.
Written November 14, 2022
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Thank you for sharing your 15-day journey across Morocco! Your description captures the diversity we aim to showcase - from imperial cities to coastal Essaouira. We appreciate that you noted Mustapha's commitment to both your comfort and safety while sharing his deep knowledge of the country. Your interest in Morocco's Jewish heritage and recognition of our carefully selected accommodations and local guides is particularly meaningful. Thank you for letting Travel Exploration create this comprehensive exploration of Morocco's landscapes and cultural richness!
Written October 30, 2024
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Laura H
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Nov 2023 • Friends
Travel Exploration Morocco Private Tours outdid themselves. Our Riads and Hotels were fabulous as were all the people who hosted us throughout our journeys. Our Guide and driver were stupendous, caring, knowledgeable and kept us safe the entire trip. Every detail was not overlooked. I highly recommend this company as they truly care and customize your trip to your wants and desires.
Written November 20, 2023
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We're delighted that our carefully chosen riads and hotels matched your expectations, and that your guide and driver provided such attentive, knowledgeable service. It means a lot to hear that you appreciated our attention to detail in customizing your experience. We take great pride in crafting personalized adventures that capture the essence of Morocco for each of our travelers!"
Written October 30, 2024
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Kathy L
6 contributions
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Nov 2024 • Couples
We just returned from an 18-day trip to Morocco, organized by Alecia Cohen of Travel Exploration Morocco. It was a big trip for us, one that we’d been wanting to do for a long time. We are so grateful that we worked with Alecia and her team. From the start Alecia took the time to listen to what was most important for us and developed an itinerary that was everything we’d hoped it would be and more.

We toured Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes, Sahara Desert, Dades Valley, Skoura, Marrakesh, Essaouira. We liked that we toured busy cities and then spend several days in the beautiful valleys and mountains before reaching Marrakesh and then capping it off visiting the charming coastal town of Essaouira – a great way to end the trip.

The accommodations Alicia chose for us all were wonderful. Again, she listened to what was important to us and all accommodations she chose for us were excellent, in location, quality and service, as was the camp in the Sahara. The accommodations she chose in the Dades valley—slot canyons monkey fingers (great if you want to do some hiking) were spectacular—truly special (if you go, plan time for the spa! Edenboutiquehotel.com). Her recommendations for restaurants and spas/hammams were all great. Her and her team’s attention to detail is excellent. Alecia took the time to check in with us multiple times during our stay.

Our driver and host, Hossaine, was so fun and took great care of us. We made a couple of adjustments to our itinerary during the trip, and he just took care of everything. As a person of Amazigh/ Berber ancestry, we learned so much from him about the history and culture of the Amazigh people. We like to eat where the locals eat, and he offered great options—he joined us for some of these meals and it was great spending time with him. A highlight for us was the afternoon we spent with his wonderful family. They showed us their home and gardens, we shared a meal, made Berber pizza. They could not have been more gracious. It truly was a highlight of the trip for us. All the tour guides were friendly and excited to share their incredible knowledge of their country. They all were a pleasure to spend time with and we learned so much from them.

It was clear to us that Alecia takes great care in selecting tour guides, accommodations, restaurants, experiences. She’s very connected and highly regarded. We appreciate how she supports the local community.

Again, this was a big trip for us. Alecia and the team made it unforgettable.
We highly recommend Alecia and the team at Travel Exploration Morocco!
Written December 11, 2024
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L C
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Oct 2024 • Couples
Our 14 day Morocco trip with Travel Exploration was truly a once in a lifetime trip. Our driver Ismael was fantastic - he was friendly, informed, and very tuned in to our requirements. We so enjoyed exploring Morocco with his able driving, and very flexible attitude. He was always on time, and available. We ran into a weather circumstance that required a schedule change and he changed everything around to ensure we got to experience everything. A highlight was our visit to Alicia’s Berber family for lunch who were gracious and wonderful hosts into their home. All of the local tour guides were right there when we arrived and each was as great as the next. We travelled to Casablanca, Rabat, McNess, Fes, the Sahara Desert, Marrakech, and Coastal cities. All of our stay in the Riads were fantastic - each one more amazing. All clean, and up to our very high standards. Lastly the food and people we encountered were beyond belief. If you are going to visit Morocco, this organization is a MUST!
Written December 1, 2024
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Lloyd S
Los Angeles, CA9 contributions
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Oct 2022
How luck were we to find Alecia and Travel Exploration Morocco! We are seasoned travelers and mostly prefer to make our own arrangements, but we then splurge on private tours in the cities that we visit. We booked Travel Exploration Morocco for Jewish Heritage walking tours in Essaouira, Marrakech and in Fes, with Rachida, Zoubida and Kakim, respectively. They were all friendly , kind and knowledgeable. It always seemed, as we walked through the different medinas, that they knew everyone, with many greetings and embraces that told us that they were truly a part of the landscape. Their love of their country and Islam was apparent, but they were also well versed on Judiasm and the history of the Jewish people in Morocco. We had many liively conversations with each of them about the similarities between Islam and Judaism. Their drivers were also amazing, always magically appearing the second we emerged from whatever site we were visiting, in comfortable and immaculate air-conditioned minivans, complete with snacks and a cooler full of water. Alecia was always responsive whenever we had any questions. Thank you for making our incredible experience in Morocco that much more special!
Written November 2, 2022
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Thank you for choosing Travel Exploration for your Jewish Heritage experience! Your description of our guides Rachida, Zoubida, and Kakim, with their deep local connections and knowledge of both Islamic and Jewish traditions, perfectly captures what makes them exceptional. It's particularly meaningful that you noticed those spontaneous greetings in the medinas - true signs of authentic local relationships. As experienced travelers, your appreciation of our drivers' precision and thoughtful touches like water and snacks means a lot. Thank you for letting us add these cultural layers to your independent Moroccan journey!
Written October 30, 2024
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Karen S
Toronto, Canada3 contributions
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Oct 2019
We recently returned from a family vacation experience in Morocco with Travel Exploration Morocco. Our tour was expertly crafted by Alecia, who took into account our wish for a trip that included a combination of culture, history and adventure. She worked within our budget to give us top notch accommodations that were well located and provided the Moroccan flavour that we were hoping for. Our driver and host to Morocco, Yassine, was outstanding. He greeted us with open arms as we met him at the airport and as we got to know each other better, he could anticipate and suggest restaurants, additional stops and sights that we might enjoy. Yassine, took care of us so that our tour ran smoothly from start to finish. He was even able to make adjustments so that we could squeeze in a visit to the Atlas Studios which we had not included in our original itinerary.
There were so many highlights on this trip that is difficult to mention them all. Alecia gets high marks for suggesting that we add quad riding in the Erg Chebbi dunes to our itinerary. I knew that my boys would love it but wasn’t sure about myself. As it turned out all 5 of us ranked this as a fabulous, once in a lifetime experience. We didn’t think that anything could top the exhilaration we felt after riding camels through the Sahara Desert to our luxury encampment, experiencing a beautiful sunset followed by a lovely dinner, campfire with traditional music and then waking early to see the sunrise over the dunes, but quad riding topped off our perfect stay in the desert. It is a long drive to and from the Sahara but well worth it.
Our tour included special attention to Jewish heritage sites. It was interesting to learn how the Jewish religion was intertwined in Moroccan culture. We visited the home of a traditional Berber family and shared a meal with them. I was even treated to a henna tattoo during our visit. The trip had the perfect balance of culture, history and adventure that we were seeking when we began planning our trip with Alecia. Yassine was a perfect host and we had some exceptional guides throughout. We especially enjoyed our food tour in Fez with Housem, our hike in the Dades Valley with Mohammed, who later toured us through the village for a glimpse of life for its inhabitants and our tour through Essaouira with Ahmad. Of course, we have a special shout out for Yassine who gave us a fabulous guided tour of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, one of our favourite stops.
Morocco is more than the major cities of Fez, Marrakech and Casablanca. I highly recommend planning a fully immersive trip, visiting cities, towns and villages, mountains, desert and seaside to fully appreciate this beautiful country and absorb the culture.
Our 12 day trip was perfect and left us with so many fond memories. Planning with Travel Exploration Morocco was the best decision that we made.
Written January 24, 2020
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Thank you for penning a review of your comprehensive 12-day family journey across Morocco! Your appreciation of Yassine's intuitive service and flexibility - from airport greeting to the impromptu Atlas Studios visit - reflects our commitment to personalized experiences. We're pleased that our suggested additions, like quad biking in Erg Chebbi, became highlights for your entire family, and that our carefully selected guides helped create meaningful connections from the Berber family lunch to the Dades Valley hike. We appreciate you for allowing Travel Exploration to lead as to show you Morocco's diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage!
Written October 30, 2024
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Solly T
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
In November 2023, my wife and I traveled to Morocco on a tour arranged by Alecia Cohen. It was a spectacular trip. Alecia did a great job working with us in advance to arrange a trip that met our needs. And Alecia checked in with us throughout our stay. The trip itself was wonderful as we visited Casablanca , Rabat, Fes and Marrakech, as well as the Atlas Mountains and a few days in the Sahara Desert . The villas we stayed at were absolutely beautiful. The local tour guides were extremely helpful and informative. And the driver, Yassin, was the best. He was very professional and accommodating as he made sure we were comfortable, stayed on schedule and easily traveled to our destinations. We have recommended this trip to our friends and encouraged them to use Alecia as their travel guide. She could not have planned a better experience.
Written February 13, 2024
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Thank you for this thoughtful review of your Moroccan journey! We're pleased to know that Yassin provided such professional and attentive service throughout your travels from Casablanca to the Sahara. It's particularly rewarding to hear that the handpicked riads and local guides enhanced your experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're grateful that you trust Travel Exploration enough to refer us to your friends. Thank you for allowing us to create these memorable experiences for you and your wife across our beautiful country!
Written October 30, 2024
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Suzanne W
Houston, TX153 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
My husband and I and another couple just returned from our bucket list trip to Morocco. We spent 17 days in the country, doing a big circle through the country of all the major cities and sights. We can not recommend Alecia and her team at Travel Exploration enough.

Alicia listened to our initial itinerary request and made thoughtful and valuable itinerary changes. She was patient with our type-A attention to detail and our many questions.

We can’t express enough how valuable our driver was to the enjoyment of our trip. He made sound decisions and was available to us at all times. We felt safe. He patiently answered the many questions we posed to him. He had a terrific command of English. Every day was a fun, informative cultural exchange. He was enjoyable to spend time with and I think we all consider him a friend.

All of the hotels, guides, and experiences have carefully been chosen by Alecia over the years which all add up to a worry-free, fantastic vacation. I shopped this trip to several travel companies. Save yourself the hassle, and book with Travel Exploration.
Written March 21, 2023
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AC Excellent Travel Company! My husband and I and another couple just returned from our bucket list trip to Morocco. We spent 17 days in the country, doing a big circle through the country of all the major cities and sights. We can not recommend Alecia and her team at Travel Exploration enough. Alicia listened to our initial itinerary request and made thoughtful and valuable itinerary changes. She was patient with our type-A attention to detail and our many questions. We can’t express enough how valuable our driver was to the enjoyment of our trip. He made sound decisions and was available to us at all times. We felt safe. He patiently answered the many questions we posed to him. He had a terrific command of English. Every day was a fun, informative cultural exchange. He was enjoyable to spend time with and I think we all consider him a friend. All of the hotels, guides, and experiences have carefully been chosen by Alecia over the years which all add up to a worry-free, fantastic vacation. I shopped this trip to several travel companies. Save yourself the hassle, and book with Travel Exploration. Thank you for reviewing your comprehensive 17-day adventure! Your mention of our driver becoming a friend captures the essence of Moroccan hospitality. We appreciate your recognition of our carefully curated network of hotels and guides - built through years of experience. That you felt safe and well-cared for throughout your journey, with all your questions patiently answered, reflects our commitment to personal service. We are grateful to hear that Travel Exploration turn your bucket list dream into reality!
Written October 30, 2024
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tiredofthecold
Chicago, IL45 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
My husband and I just returned from the most marvelous, unforgettable trip to Morocco, planned by Travel Exploration Morocco. There aren’t enough superlatives to describe what a wonderful experience it was, thanks to Alecia Cohen and to our driver Mustapha. We visited Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fez, Marrakesh, the Atlas Mountains and Essaouira. In each place we had a superb local guide (and some specialized guides, for example a food guide in the Fez Medina and an archeological guide for the Roman ruins at Volubilis). All our hotels and riads were beautiful and perfectly located. Each day we had a variety of activities tailored to our preferences. We created a detailed itinerary with Alecia in advance of the trip (including restaurants—Alecia is a storehouse of great recommendations). As we traveled, there was always room to adjust our plans with our driver along the way. The trip was thoroughly comfortable and seamless, with enormous thanks to Mustapha, who took such good care of us, was so thoughtful, and is also an incredible source of knowledge about Morocco’s history and customs. I also want to add (for those who are concerned, as we were) that Morocco has a long and fascinating history of Jewish presence, and exploring it always felt safe and comfortable. Bottom line: This was an extraordinary trip, thanks to Alecia. We will be repeat customers—we still need to explore the South and the Sahara!
Written January 20, 2024
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Thank you for this glowing review of your Moroccan journey! We're particularly pleased that Mustapha enriched your experience with his thoughtful care and deep knowledge of Morocco's history. It's wonderful to hear that our specialized guides, from the Fez Medina food expert to the Volubilis archaeological guide, helped bring each unique location to life. Your appreciation of Morocco's Jewish heritage exploration is especially valuable for future travelers. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next adventure in the South and Sahara - there's indeed so much more to discover!
Written October 30, 2024
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