Reviews and Client Feedback
What the guide books and press say
Best of Morocco is the leading Moroccan specialist travel agent owned and managed since 1967 by Chris Lawrence ... his annual catalogue (full of photographs) is a visual guide in itself. Cadogan Guide, 2004
The Best of Morocco: One of the best-established tour operators for Morocco, with over 30 years experience. Tailor-made tours and holidays include everything from camel trekking and skiing to cultural tours and beach holidays. Lonely Planet, 6th Edition, February 2003, Page 134
Q. Marrakesh in March
A. Talk to a Morocco specialist - The Best of Morocco has an excellent reputation. Take a look at their webpages on Marrakesh. They offer a good range of accommodation in the city, including traditional maison d'hotes which may suit you best. This is Travel.co.uk: Ask Frank Barrett
Best of Morocco remains the leading specialist to the country. Conde Nast Traveller - September 2005
Q. Can I stay off the beaten track?
A. Yes; There's a treat in store. Best of Morocco has a knowledge of the country that is second to none. The Independent - 2 September 2006
What our clients say
It would be improper for us to suggest that we never get a complaint but fortunately this is infrequent so here is a selection of comments from valued clients who have travelled through Best of Morocco.
thank you very much for your help in organising our holiday which was a great success all round. We all loved Morocco and I'm sure will be back to see some different aspects of a fascinating and exciting country. P.B. April 2008
We had a great time and all your arrangements and advice were absolutely spot on. A great experience and we will definitely return to Morocco. I thought Best of Morocco's service was excellent. G.S. April 2008
Both times we have used Best of Morocco, we have had a smooth journey and the stay has been as described in the brochure. We look forward to our next holiday with you. S.T. April 2008
I was impressed with how much all the arrangements you had made ran like clockwork. Accommodation was as promised, we were always expected, and everyone knew Ellen needed a vegetarian dinner. These may sound like little things; but holidays don't always go so smoothly and it is so much appreciated when they do! J.T. April 2008
I really hope either I or other members of my family will be able to return in the not too distant future and I would definitely come back to the Best of Morroco the service all round exceeded all expectations! L.T. March 2008
Thank you for making the planning of our holiday so easy. I know that we would all like to visit Morocco again and we will certainly use your services. S.B. March 2008
Your service has been excellent all the way through and I shall certainly be recommending you to my friends. I expect we will want to go again ourselves and we will definitely use you again. I.M March 2008
Thankyou it was wonderful. A special thanks to your local rep Souad who not only arranged a tour and was very much on hand if needed, we loved our rooms throughout and shall recommend both hotels and your services to friends. K.B. March 2008
Just back from a great week. We wanted to thank you so much for organising it with such attention to detail. Further, do you mind if I give your details on the website for people wanting to follow in my footsteps?J.B. March 2008
your information pack and all the transport arrangements were excellent . Thank you for organising such a good trip. We will happily recommend you to friends. C.P. February 2007
All in all, it was a great success and we really enjoyed ourselves. [your representaive] visited us on Saturday, 9th February, and this was very helpful in arranging tours and giving general advice. Most important, she told us how to say 'thankyou' and 'no thankyou' in Arabic - the latter being essential while we walked through the Medina lanes! Thank you for fixing us up so well - we feel that we have caught a glimpse of the real Morocco, much of which will remain with us as a memorable experience for a couple of oldies! Lord J. February 2008
I would like to say how impressed I was with the way you handled my booking and with how easy everything was once we were there....Thank you very much for all your help. We had a brilliant holiday. H.G. December 2007
We also appreciated the organisation from your side, the transfers and flights went very smoothly. I will of course continue to recommend you to my colleagues, friends and family. C.M December 2007
Just wanted to say thank you for a totally unforgettable trip to Morocco this weekend. The whole thing was wonderful - I loved Tigmi, thought the riding was fantastic and really, really didn't want to come home. I've never done anything like that trek [horse trek from La Roseraie] before and would like to go back and do it again, or bring all my friends and family with me so they can experience it too! The countryside is breathtaking and I loved the people in the Berber village - I even had a hammam there. It felt like a unique experience. I feel like I've been away for weeks rather than days! A.F. Decmber 2007
I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you for organising an amazing adventure for me and my husband. Everything ran so smoothly. ... Every hotel was so different with a character of its own and we found the Moroccans were such welcoming, lovely people. The desert trek was out of this world ... Les Tourmalines was just so peaceful and the views of the lake were superb; a perfect contrast to Marrakech which was amazing in a totally different way. J.vd.B. November 2007
We had a fantastic time, with no hitches. The hotels were great. We especially enjoyed the one in Merzouga where the owner/manager really looked after us (mind you we did buy a carpet there!). All the guides we had were excellent and we felt we managed to see and do an amazing amount of stuff that we might not have done if we had been 'going it alone'. Would have no hesitation in recommending Best of Morocco to others. M.L November 2007
Our trip to Morocco was a great success. Thank you very much indeed for your help with the arrangements. We loved both Tigmi and Caravanserai. Already, various friends of our want to follow in our footsteps. V.W. November 2007
We are back from our trip to Morocco and are happy to inform you that we enjoyed it very much! We thought that Morocco was a stunning place and wouldn't hesitate to go back in the future. .. Thank you so much for your great organization, we wouldn't hesitate to contact you and recommend you!B.R. Novemeber 2007
Dear Best of Morocco - thank you so much for arranging this magical journey to this fascinating country. We absolutely loved every minute of our adventure. The service from start to finish was impeccable and second to none. In eight days we did so much and visited 4 different cities, went up in a hot air balloon, went horse trekking in the Atlas mountains and we're never bored with all that going on! The transfers, hotels and riads were outstanding. What can I say-we'll be back again to book with you and will be recommending our friends to you. Once again we cannot thank you enough - Best wishes, Dr S & S. H. Novemeber 2007
We just wanted to let you know what a fantastic time we had in Morocco and to thank you for organising such a great holiday! The accommodation was beautiful. The peace and tranquillity of Riad Moucharabieh and the amazing apartment at Dar Loulema were highlights of the holiday in themselves. Marrakech was a treat for all the senses!! Ouirgane was a stunning contrast to the Medina and it was an honour to be taken for tea in the Berber village. Essaouira is my current favourite place in the world - the perfect combination of all things Moroccan with a particularly relaxed vibe K.B & RH November 2007
All the arrangements worked like clockwork - thank you. We would certainly use your company again and would recommend you to others. R.C October 2007
S.H. October 2007
- Morocco is fab,we will go back.
- No one can prepare you for the madness that is Marrackech.
Just a note to let you know what a fantastic job you and your associates did for us. We loved Morocco, the sights, the sounds, the food,and the people. ... The Sahara, like all major world sites, was more spectacular in person than any photos can ever convey. ... We have several friends planning to visit Morocco and have given them your name to contact. We know you will help them have a wonderful time also. W.F. October 2007
We would go back to any of these hotels again in a heart beat and really enjoyed our holiday to Morroco. We visited so many different places and would love to return. Everywhere we visited was so unique and special, it would be hard for us to have one favourite place. We think your travel agency is fantastic and are already recommending you to every one we know! C.S. August 2007
Just a quick note to say thank you to you, and everyone at Best of Morocco for a wonderful holiday! We thoroughly enjoyed experiencing everything the country had to offer. All the hotels and Riads we stayed in were beautiful and exceeded our expectations. Everything went very smoothly and we could not fault the excellent service your company provided! G &C. J. August 2007
I just wanted to sincerely thank you and 'The Best of Morocco' for what was a sensational trip! We both had such an extraordinary time and were SO impressed with your service. The itinerary was absolutely perfect, not to mention that every detail was seamlessly executed without any drama. You certainly know your product and provided us with one of the best holiday's we have ever had. A.K. July 2007
My husband and I just returned from our trip to Morocco and want to thank you for putting together such a fine itinerary and selection of accommodations. Everything went very smoothly and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Your choice of accommodations was exactly what we had hoped for. Every place was unique and rich with local culture. The people at every place were wonderful, helpful, and friendly. C.A. June 2007
We had a fantastic time, due in no small part to the help and advice given to us by your representative. She came to the hotel to meet us on the morning after we arrived and spent an hour helping us to plan our week and to give us good advice about keeping safe. We will be recommending you to all our friends. M.J. May 2007
We have just returned from our stay in Marrakech. We had the most fantastic time. The Riyad [Al Moussika] was perfect and all of the organisation was efficient and successful.
I would be happy to recommend your company and the riyad to others. J. O'N. April 2007
What an EXCELLENT holiday we had. Your expert help in planning the route was invaluable, and all the travel arrangements worked out fine. With your help, we stayed in some exquisite places. ... This was my second trip with Best of Morocco-I would definitely recommend your company to anyone planning to visit this fascinating country, and hope to book with you again-inshallah! S.D. April 2007
We are just back from the most wonderful trip. Thank you so much for all your help in organising it. We had a wonderful time at both hotels -- very well chosen. The Caravanserai was the most idyllic chill-out zone, yet so close to the city -- marvellous. The Roseraie was heaven on earth ... A real experience to remember, and our 11 year old son is already planning his next visit. L.T. Feb 2007
Thanks for all your help in making last week so enjoyable. Your recommendation for Les Yeux Bleus was spot on, we both really enjoyed it. The hospitality and surroundings were great.
I have already been recommending you to people keen to try Marrakech for themselves. C.R. Feb 2007
Yes indeed we are home after a very good break. Your arrangements - those which you can control which does not include plane delays...- were all perfect and we very much liked your local representative who introduced herself on our first morning. ... All in all we had a memorable and relaxing holiday and I expect we shall have another Moroccan jaunt in a year or two. We shall certainly come back to you then. D.H. Feb 2007
We had a great time. Can't praise Souad [our Marrakech representative] enough for her helpfulness and your recommendation of Les yeux bleus was excellent. T.W. 2/2007
Delighted with our first trip with Best of Morrocco to Marrakech. All our arrangements were first class, ,transfers ,choice of restaurants and bookings. ... We hope to return and will certainly be recommending Best of Morrocco and Marrakech to all our friends. A & C R. 2/2007
Just a quick message to say thanks for organising such a great trip to Morocco for us. It all went very smoothly, and we loved all the hotels you booked for us - particularly Dar Zemora, which was a little gem. S.B. 2/2007... 2006...
We had the most wonderful time and the whole organisation went extremely smoothly.... We will have no hesitation to recommend your comapny to our friends should they wish to go. M-C. C. 12/2006
Fantastic holiday, amazing country and thankyou for organising it all so efficiently. I. N. 11/2006
I wanted to write and say thank you so much for all your help in organising our trip. We had a fantastic time, and everything worked like clockwork. Morocco is a fascinating place and we would love to return at some point. E. S. 11/2006
We had a marvellous time. Everything went smoothly: the driver was very good,the transfers were fine and all the hotels were lovely.
Morocco as you rightly say is a fascinating country, very varied and often with spectacular scenery We found everyone very friendly.
We were delighted with the way Best of Morocco had arranged everything for us. A lovely bonus for us was your representative in Marrakesh. Souhad is absolutely charming and was endlessly helpful. And as we travelled around we found that your reputation as a company is very high. Congratulations to you all. A. L. 11/2006
To say what an absolutely WONDERFUL few days we had in Marrakech and thank you so much for such excellent travel organisation. The Riad Les Yeux Bleus is stunning, a totally tranquil haven with beautiful decor and friendly, attentive staff. The whole experience was amazing and one which I will treasure.
I will definitely recommend Best of Morocco to friends and family. H.T. 10/2006
We had a fantastic time in Morocco based really around your excellent choices of accommodation. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed the time in Morocco and would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Best of Morocco to anyone. J. K. 09/2006
it was a great holiday and all went incredibly smoothly - just a shame to be back! Would definitely recommend Best of Morocco to others and use the company again. T. M. 09/2006
Thought I should congratulate you for your work; your arrangements worked impeccably every time. It is a wonderful country with lovely people. I will be going back. Mr W. 06/2006
I just wanted to write and let you know what a superb time we had in Marrakech. Riad Laora was stunning and the staff couldn't do enough for us, they made us feel really welcome and at home.
The holiday exceeded our expectations and the Best of Morocco's representative gave us the confidence to attack the Souks on our own...
It really was a shame to come home! I would also like to thank you for your organisation. I have been recommending the Best of Morocco to everyone both before I left and upon my return. ... I shall certainly return. ... It is such a vibrant city and the people themselves were absolutely lovely. I highly recommend it. Ms F. 06/2006
We had the most fantastic time! Les Yeux Bleus was idyllic and we were looked after extremely well. I think that using the Best of Morocco gave us that extra feeling of being cared for and we will certainly be returning! H.G. 05/2006
I thought I would let you know how very much we enjoyed the holiday you arranged for us, travelling from Marrakesh to Zagora, Merzouga etc. All the arrangements worked well.
It really was one of the very best holidays we have ever taken. We loved Morocco, the people were so friendly and the scenery was stunningly beautiful and often quite different from anything we?ve seen before. L. M. 05/2006
Just wanted to say what a fabulous time we have had in Tigmi and Les Yeux Bleus. Thank you for the excellent organisation and recommendation of Tigmi. We just fell in love with it. The riad in Marrakech was equally excellent, a haven of peace from the frenetic streets and the staff could not have been more welcoming or helpful. We shall certainly return and will be recommending both you and the accommodation to anyone who knows us!!! A & M C 04/2006
My sister and I wanted to say thank you to you for arranging our holiday so well. Everything worked like clockwork and Riad Arabe was a great success. The staff were wonderful.
We would have no hestitation in travelling with Best of Morocco again - the service was outstanding. J.W & O.H 03/06
Basically my Mum and I had the most fantastic week and we wanted to thank you for such good organisation. The Riad les Yeux Bleus was lovely, the owner and staff very friendly and accommodating. Also Souad was very helpful and gave an excellent briefing, also fixing up an excellent tour of the city, with some very helpful personal shopping!
The Roseraie was just beautiful. I miss it already. Lovely staff, great room with roaring fire and a fantastic situation.
All the transfers ran like clockwork. So - not a single grumble - please pass on our thanks and appreciation to all those you work with. T. B. 03/06
All the accommodation was excellent as were all the arrangements you made. ... If I hear of any friends who want to go to Morocco I shall certainly recommend Best of Morocco to them. M. B. 03/06
Arrived back in the early hours this morning, thank you for all your assistance, the Riad Laora was fabulous and the staff were wonderful. Marrakech is a fabulous city but I sadly wont be rushing back until my bank account has recovered!! Saying that I have managed to shop for presents for family, godchildren and friends birthdays for the rest of the year, so am delighted I now have a well stocked present draw. Its obviously going to have to be a annual spree.
...I cant get over how friendly everyone is and how really un-hassled or threatened I felt.
...Many thanks and I will definitely be suggesting friends and family to book through Best of Morocco. D. C. 01/06
We returned safely from Marrakech last week having much enjoyed our break. The service, food,hospitality and ambience at Tigmi were all excellent, and we were fortunate with the weather until the last day. This is just to thank you and your colleagues for the last-minute recommendations and reservations, and to say that I thinkThe Best of Morocco Ltdoffers an exceptionally helpful and polished service. Your travel information was most useful and having English speaking contacts and doctor to call upon if necessary a source of comfort. Thank you, and it goes without saying we'll recommend you to friends and hopefully use you again ourselves soon. C & J. G 11/05
What a holiday! Thankyou so much for organising a fantastic holiday, all of which I would unhesitatingly recommend to friends.Marrakech was an amazing experience,which just got better and better, and Tigmi was out of this world. We honestly had a fantastic time.Tigmi ,I shall never forget-I certainly have enough photographs! A. E. 11/05
Just wanted to say we had an excellent and fascinating time and very much appreciate the advice and expertise ot your company.
We didn't quite know what to expect of Morocco, tho' on re-reading your website I realise what good descriptions it gives. Riad Moucharabieh was delightful, such an oasis of calm with very discreet, quiet service. Tigmi was like nowhere I have ever stayed before and, in recommending it to friends, I've struggled to convey its special location and atmosphere.
Will be assuring friends that if going to Morocco, its a good idea to book through you. Thanks. J.R. and family 11/05
You might be interested to know that I spent some considerable time searching various websites before a friend alerted me to you. Your site and service are head and shoulders above the rest which were all too narrow. A. L. 11/05
I don't know where to begin everything was better than perfect. The drivers were great and always right on time. The Riads were so beautiful they took our breath away Morocco and the people are wonderful and magical. You and The Best of Morocco made our 25th anniversary something we will never forget. .S. 10/05
We got back from Morocco on Monday night and have had the most fantastic time.Thanks so much for all your help. We've been really impressed with the service of Best of Morocco and have recommended them to friends and family. Can't wait to go back to Marrakech. J.P. 10/05
I just wanted to write to say how wonderful our holiday in Marrakech was and that it was due to the very efficient, smooth and successful organising by your company. The cars met us as arranged, the Riad Laora was fabulous, an oasis, we had a perfect break. The staff at the riad could not have been more charming, helpful or informative. As for the glories of Marraekch, we just loved it and will definitely return. Many thanks and we will certainly use you again. K.C. 10/05
We just got back on Sunday from the superb trip you organised for us. All the arrangements worked like clockwork and the hotels were excellent. We have a heap of memories of labyrinthine souks and pulsating gnaoua music. Souad even provided some very timely advice on diet when I was (briefly) unwell and it was nice to know she was in the background in case we needed to call on her.
Thank you to all of you. We are warmly recommending you to our friends! G. & N. H.B. 10/05
Just to say a belated thank you for my brilliant holiday in Morocco. Both the Dar El Ghalia and the Caravanserai were wonderful. The staff at the DEG were charming, thoughtful, helpful & kind, and treated me like one of the family. And the Caravanserai must be the most beautiful hotel in the world. And both of them were very sympathetic to my vegetarian diet. Even the train journey was really good fun. A.D. 09/05
Just a very quick e-mail to say a big THANK YOU for your recommendations and the excellent experience we have had on our honeymoon to Morocco! ... Riad Les Yeux Bleues & Tigmi were absolutely fantastic!
Riad Les Yeux Bleues was a gorgeous Riad run by a very welcoming and attentive staff ... Having read all the press articles on Tigmi before we went I had high expectations and they were surpassed in every way.
...I will be highly recommending your company to friends and family etc. ... spellbound by Morocco and so will no doubt be studying your site and getting back in touch in the future! C.P. 08/05
Just a quick note to thank you for organising such a brilliant week for us. The riad [Les Yeux Bleus] couldn't have been more delightful and Tigmi a beautiful place of great calm and tranquillity. They were both perfect in their own ways. And your representative was really charming and helpful. We will come again in'shallah! R. P-T. 07/05
I have been meaning to drop you a line ever since we returned from Morocco. We had the BEST TIME EVER. We have traveled the world with 6 kids and never had a more enjoyable vacation. The properties were beautiful, the beach magnificent and quads and camel rides were very exciting. Thank you for all of you help and send us an email if you decide to add other countries to your best list. R.S. & family. 05/05
We returned from Morocco on Monday. I don't normally do this, but I felt I had to contact you to say how happy we were both with the facilities and the organisation. Riad Kaiss was magical (impossibly romantic as a fellow guest said) and Tigmi was another great experience. Everything you arranged went like clockwork (taxis on time, hire car on time, restaurant bookings made perfectly, etc) and every matter raised (and they were minor) was immediately dealt with. Everybody we met was friendly and determined to be helpful. All in all one of the best holidays ever, and we were planning our next trip to Morocco before we finished this one. H. W. 03/05
Just a note to thank you very much for all your organisation over our visit to Riaid Laora. All the restaurant bookings, tours etc were perfect. The staff in particular were charming at the Riaid as was your agent Souad, her driver and her guide. We all enjoyed our visit tremendously. The baths were incredible - about 10 foot long - ! she assured us we could fill them as much as we wanted, but obviously we didn't as we thought the whole city would run dry. Once again thank you for all your help. L. R. 3/05
Thank you for organising such a lovely trip to Marrakech for us. Everything went like clockwork. We were greeted by Souad at the airport and driven directly to the riad (Moucharabieh). She was professional, pleasant and full or information. The riad itself was charming, The two housemen, Majit and Mustafa, were lovely. They were helpful, kind and eager to make our stay as easy as possible. One evening when we got lost trying to find a restaurant, Mustafa came with us on our second attempt and delivered us to the door. They made us a fire in our room every afternoon and served us endless pots of mint tea. They also served us very good local fare for dinner two of the three nights. As you said, the riad itself was not the fanciest, but the difference came in the care that the staff took with us. A. & M J., 3/05
I wanted to write to you and tell you what a fantastic time we had in Morocco. I was overwhelmed with the beauty of the place and the people. It is a wonderful country of contrasts.
The combination of desert [landrover] safari and Marrakech was perfect. The team on the safari were excellent; Rashid our guide struck the perfect balance and we felt entirely safe with the drivers on some very tricky passes.
Caravan Serai is a haven and the hamman was especially welcome on arrival at the hotel after the safari.
I was a little anxious about how the young people in our party would feel about the safari (ages 15,16 and 17). They loved it and two of their comments werewe cant believe they have gone to so much trouble for usandwe never felt deprived of anythingthis is quite a feat for today's youngsters. the T. and L. Families, 3/05
We have just returned from Marrakech this afternoon, and I wanted to email you immediately whilst things were still fresh in my mind. I wanted to say thank you for arranging our trip. We have had a fantastic time including a great scenic tour on Wednesday ... We were driven through Amizmiz ... incredible scenery. But the main reason I am writing is because the Villa Des Orangers was a complete delight. It is quite the most stunningly beautiful place we have ever stayed in. A. J., 02/05
I wish to tell you how impressed I have been with your company who organised a trip for my daughter and myself. The service given from arrival to departure including tours and transfers was superb, particularly the driver who took us from Marrakech to Essaouira and later to Taroudant.
I have already recommended your company to friends. I.J.J., 01/05
Thank-you for the excellent time we had in Morocco over the new year. As I hadn't been before you suggested our schedule and places to stay. We thought that the balance was right - and that you arranged for us to stay in some great places - especially Kasbar Ben Moro. We are very keen to go back - and will be in touch when we do so. D. I., 01/05
I wanted to thank you for a wonderful five days in amazing Marrakech.
Arriving on New Years Day from a cloudy and depressing UK, we were instantly thrown into a myriad of wonderful smells, visual delights and fabulous Moroccan hospitality that made me believe that we had died and gone to heaven.
Riad les Yeux Bleus was a wonderful mix of a private house and luxury hotel with every bit of the charm and unique character that I had seen on your web-site but, which was so very far beyond those original expectations.
... Souad was also unbelievably helpful and went out of her way to accommodate our every need and desire.
... Your company truly deserves its reputation as the Best of Moroocco and I will certainly recommend you to all of my friends. D. S-A., 01/05
We have just returned from our week in Tigmi and I thought I'd let you know what a huge success it was. It was every bit as wonderful as your brochure said it would be and the team that you have there is excellent. Souad was helpful, informative and extremely patient... The staff at Tigmi bent over backwards to do everything they could for us and made us feel very much at home. It is a beautiful place and I really hope to be able to return. F. S., 1/05
