This was a last minute trip. I booked in late December and left in late January. I finally caved to age and laziness and booked a tour. I loved it! I had the best group which made all of the difference. Morocco is a beautiful, diverse country full of colour and things to buy. Birding is sparse but cats were everywhere. Almost made up for the lack of birds. I made a quick day layover in Paris, I rode a camel in the Sahara, I accidentally commissioned a painting in Chefchaouen, we danced at a World Cup champion's signing party in Mhaya Village, and I went on a balloon ride over Marrakesh! It was a trip!