Published on Sep, 2024
Our trip to Morocco was memorable because of the excellent leadership of our local guide. Rad had an outstanding knowledge of the detailed political, social and ethnic history of the sites we visited, from every small village to each large metropolis. From the Berber mountain villages in the High Atlas Mountains to the longest oasis in the desert regions, from the palace and mosques of Casa Blanca to the shifting sands of a desert tent encampment, from roaming the markets of Marrakesh to participating in hand-woven carpet dealing, from inhaling delicious spices and herbs in a spice shop to being entranced by the detailed cutting and painting of miniature mosaic pieces in a hand-made ceramic business, Rad revealed to us the "mysteries of Morocco". Furthermore, he led us on an exquisite culinary journey, guiding us to the best and safest places to savour varied tagine dishes across Morocco, from the village tea shop to the Marrakesh outdoor garden for our farewell meal. Similarly, he arranged excellent accommodations, from the desert tent to the 5-star hotel. Throughout the ten day tour across Morocco, Rad demonstrated politeness, thoughtfulness, and patience when interacting with a busload of seniors, while at the same time exhibiting friendliness, flexibility and enthusiasm. Making 20 phone calls to painstakingly track down a missing suitcase was one example of his dedication to his clients. Inspired by his enthusiasm for his country's colourful story, Rad created in us a deep appreciation of the richness of Morocco.