Middle East & North Africa Travel Guide

Our trip to Morocco exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived until our departure, every detail was flawlessly coordinated, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy the experience. The accommodations, guides, and itinerary were exceptional, creating a perfect balance of luxury, culture, and adventure. Zicasso's travel specialist and the team delivered a truly first-class experience and we wouldn't hesitate to travel with them again.

Zicasso's travel company provided a trip to Egypt that far exceeded anything I could have ever imagined. The hospitality, flexibility, safety, and guidance were a perfect 10 out of 10.

Zicasso's travel specialist was wonderful to work with: thorough, responsive, and endlessly patient throughout the planning of our trip. When we had to make last-minute changes due to circumstances beyond our control, she handled everything seamlessly and still managed to make the trip amazing and memorable.

She's extremely knowledgeable and we'd recommend her without hesitation. We'd definitely recommend her.

We just returned from a 13-day trip covering Porto, Lisbon, Rabat, the Agafay Desert, and Marrakech, and the trip exceeded what we had hoped for. We are a family of five, ranging from our early 60s to mid-20s, and Zicasso's travel specialist built an itinerary that worked well for all of us, with some unique experiences that suited our interests and travel style.

He was consistently responsive throughout the planning process and followed through on every detail. More importantly, the on-the-ground logistics in both countries worked well: private drivers arrived on time, guides were knowledgeable and personable, and the accommodations were well chosen. Our camp in the Agafay Desert was a particular highlight.

What made the trip genuinely worthwhile was the texture of it. The Portuguese side offered the kind of immersion you don't get from a highlights tour: a sidecar ride through Porto's historic quarters, a kayaking day in the Douro Valley, and a cooking class the morning we flew to Morocco. The Moroccan half was equally substantive, from the Rabat medina to the Berber family lunch in the Ourika Valley. We came back feeling like we had experienced both cultures, something that we try to really accomplish when we travel.

If you are considering this type of itinerary, this travel specialist is the right person to plan it. I'd book with him again without hesitation.

The trip was carefully curated for us and the attention given by Zicasso's travel specialist from the beginning of the process was spot-on! She listened and made it happen for us so that the experience was unforgettable. Their whole team was amazing and our driver throughout the trip was wonderful and very helpful. We hope to use this team again when coming back to Morocco.

I wish I could give more than five stars. We’ve taken a lot of trips at this point, and this one was a top-tier experience. Having the same guide and driver the whole time was such a nice touch. It felt extra personalized and we’ve never felt more comfortable. I can’t say enough good things.