Cruise Line: Holland America
Cruise Ship: Holland America
Cruise Destination: Casablanca
Cruise Dates: November 4, 2005
Guest Contributor: Kathy Bagshaw
kb_bagshaw1@theatermail.net
The majority of Holland America passengers chose scheduled excursions through the ship. We scheduled city-tour excursions both through the ship and with independent operators. Independent tours offer flexibility of schedule as well as a more intimate knowledgeable and personalized experience.

They are generally less expensive, as well. Morocco ports make it very easy to book independent operators. I reserved most of ours before & after departure.

We connected with a first rate independent operator, Charif Starstour, who offers an excellent city tour. We were provided with skilled and excellent tour guides, clean & comfortable transportation equipment, very safe, well maintained and easy to operate.

Starstour@hotmail.com having found this company on the internet, I wasn't sure what we would get. The tour guides were prompt, professional, informative and interesting. I will use this company again. A four-hour tour was most notable. Although Charif employs luxury vans, the amenities are superb. His vans can take up to 15 passengers. It was so nice to see our name on a placard when we landed at Tangier's and Casablanca ports.

Charif provides the narration and finds the local-life. You just need to book his tour one or two weeks in advance.