Moroccan Tourist Guide Triumphs at “Wanderlust World Guide Awards”

Moroccan tourist guide Hamid Oumezdou has beaten over 3,000 candidates from all around the world. In an 11-person shortlist, Oumezdou stood out and bagged the Gold Award at the Wanderlust World Guide Awards.
Oumezdou is a devoted tourist guide who lives in the vibrant city of Marrakech. He has been assisting tourists in innumerable mountain climbs and city excursions throughout his extraordinary 13-year career.
Driven by an ardent interest in the Moroccan history and culture, Oumezdou is sharing the marvels of his country with travelers, while pursuing his studies in history and civilization at Marrakech University.
In addition to being a fantastic guide, Hamid was also praised for being a lovely person who radiated warmth, caring, and compassion.
In a statement to Wanderlust, Oumezdou said that he likes to show guests the real face of Islam, as well as the core of the Moroccan culture, which is a combination of Arab and Amazigh features.
Many positive testimonies were shared on the Wanderlust’s platform. A fellow guide said: “I worked this trade for a decade, and I know what it takes to be able to deliver at that level. Hamid is constantly making sacrifices to ensure that the group he is accompanying has a memorable and enjoyable experience.”
The Wanderlust World Guide Awards were launched in December 2005 to honor the unsung heroes of the travel world.