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Welcome to Morocco With Abdu's Tour
My name is Abdu Oukioud. I grew up on a farm in the Atlas Mountains (not far from Azilal) as one of 16 brothers and sisters. As you can imagine, farm life can be a little dull and a lot of hard work but having that many siblings kept things interesting.
I always had a passion to travel and left the farming life behind when I was old enough to become a tour guide. I went to Marrakesh to university to study followed by mountain guide school.
I have over 20 years’ experience as a Tour Guide in Morocco. I love showing people around Morocco's hidden gems. In my early career as a guide I worked with many international tour operators in Morocco ( Intrepid and OAT). To date, I have guided over a100 of tours.
My aim to offer my customers the best of Morocco by offering memorable adventures. My tours can include hiking in the mountains, including Toubkal, running through the desert, plus city home hosted meals by the locals and cultural tours.
The proudest moment in my career to date was as being named in the Top 3.
Guides in the world by Wanderlust magazine in London 2018.
In recent years, I have welcomed the opportunity to represent Moroccan tourism at international company events in the US and Australia with OAT and Intrepid respectively. This selection was based on being a top performing guide in my region.
I would love you to offer you a safe and memorable experience during your Morocco.
For the best travel experience,
Abdu
Meet Our Expert Guide
Abdu Oukioud — Bronze Award winner in Wanderlust Magazine for creating exceptional journeys in Morocco
Abdu’s passion for his native Morocco is infectious: your anecdotes were filled with tales of how he went the extra mile to connect travellers with his country. While his tour itineraries are already packed with memorable experiences, he takes the initiative to organise more: a sunset camel ride, for example, or the opportunity to simply sit down and chat to local people.
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Born to a large family on a farm high up in the rugged landscape of the Atlas Mountains, Abdu has been leading tours for Intrepid for over six years. He’s very much a people person, and one traveller described him as “knowledgeable, always on hand to help with any problems and sensitive to_everyone’s needs”.
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But while he works hard to keep every client happy, Abdu also cares deeply for Morocco itself. He is an ardent campaigner for travelling sustainably and responsibly, encouraging guests to explore with the lightest of touches, and ensuring that the group’s money is spent on local businesses that benefit the community.
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What you said...
“Abdu goes out of his way to promote sustainable travel.”
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“This being Morocco, most of our interactions had been with local men, and we mentioned how refreshing it would be to talk to some women about their lives. That same night he arranged for some local women to sit with us, and he translated a wonderful discussion. He always goes above and beyond.”
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“Laughing and learning while travelling – what more could we want?”
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“Abdu looked after me like I was family: I always felt safe, comfortable, and cared for. His knowledge is endless and his love for his country contagious”
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The judges’ view
Myles Farnbank was impressed by how Abdu gets his customers engaged in local life. Derek Moore commented on Abdu’s great customer care and ability to bring a group together.
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Bursary plans
Abdu will put his bursary towards a new school for Berber children, in a rural village called Tarzout.
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To read the original article about the 2018 winners announced in the World Guide Awards, click here