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A wee adventure in good company
The stay at the gite in the High Atllas Mountains. The visit to Essouaira - I'd go back for their music festival.
Just lovely
July in Morocco is very, very hot
Royal Air Maroc were three hours late arriving at Heathrow so I missed my flight home and the last flight that day. Is this a common occurance?
It was a magnificent trip! Full of different feelings and activities every day. A mixture of adventure and culture. Medinas, desert, kasbahs mountains and the ocean!
The route from Fes to the desert was the most inspirational part of the trip. Watching the landscape changing from pine and cedar tree hills to moonscapes and sandy oasis with palm trees and desert bushes.... Final destination... Merzouga.. a sea of sand, where one could enjoy the silence and peacefullness of the desert... At dusk everything would seem magic... The heat wave at noon felt like just a warm blanket on my shoulders while everybody else would stop for siesta... Sleeping on the terrace or on the sand, watching the sky and the stars... Incredible feeling...Essaouira and Todra Gorge are second best inspirational destinations in this trip. Moroccan culture would emerge from all smaller or bigger cities with their Medinas. I enjoyed a lot the dinner at the family house in Fes.
Mustapha would show his concern about us at every single moment. He would always ask how we feel, if we are ok. He was protective and always happy to help us or answer our questions. He got us to the best places to see local craftsmaship. After many tours around local Medinas I can tell the difference amongst original and fake stuff.
Read Trip Notes and follow Mustapha's guidelines and you will be happy and safe. Antibacterial! Your best friend in this trip!Best carpet quality at Merzouga!
Enjoy!
A well organised trip – felt so good to be guided around without having to make many decisions – a real break from the reality of life! Morocco proved to be a beautiful country full of colour, life and diversity. Away from the hustle and bustle of the souks and medinas, the people were friendly and welcoming. A good mixture of city, desert, mountains and a brief trip to the coast. Personally, I found the time spent away from the cities most enjoyable but this trip has a bit of everything.
My top 4:- Getting up before dawn to climb the dunes in the Sahara to watch the sunrise. Despite there being too much cloud cover to see anything really spectacular, the feeling of being up high on the dunes, away from civilisation and the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, overlooking a reddish/orange version of a lunar landscape was so peaceful.Sleeping out under the stars in a bedouin camp in the Sahara. I loved the sound and feeling of the light rain and sand being blown against my sheet I had cocooned myself in, and waking up at dawn surrounded by so much open space.Seeing the most amazing starry sky in the Atlas mountains. I have never seen anything like it - truly beautiful and very calming!Gaining a better understanding of Berber culture and life - humbling experience. Tasted some great thyme and mint teas!
Our group leader was very good at including everyone and really wanted to make sure everyone was having a good time. He bought local treats and snacks for us to sample during some of our long minibus trips. He was knowledgeable and had a good balance of seriousness and fun and was very kind and helpful.
It's been said before but....Make sure you have wet wipes and toilet paper...Keep small change for the toiletsRemember to pack a torchTake swimwearIf you go on holiday hoping to read lots, this may not be the holiday for you!If travelling in the summer months when it is hot, make sure you have some lightweight sleeved tops to cover up - both to protect yourself from the sun and to be culturally sensitive - it is a Muslim country after all. Drink, drink, drink (bottled water) and then drink some more! And don't forget to brush your teeth with bottled water - it's not worth the upset stomache if you don't!
This was my first organised trip and the first time I had been away on holiday on my own with a bunch of randoms. Was very apprehensive at first but, when booking, ask the lovely people at exodus for a breakdown of who is already booked on the trip. I nearly ended up going on a trip with a family of 4 plus me until the guy I spoke to on the phone warned me - not what I was after. So, if travelling alone it is always good to know whether everyone else is buddied up or not - that's why the solo departures are so good for not making you feel on your own. If you know what you do and don't want from your holiday then there will be a trip for you - read the trip notes first and do some research and then get booking!
A truly magical experience, we did so many new things and had so many great experiences in such diverse surrounding. So glad i went, what an experience!!!!!!
Everything from sitting in Todra Gorge at night having some wine in great company to laying in the desert after a sand storm..... The High Altlas mountains are also beautiful and the walk is lovely. All Incredible!!!!!! There were many inspirational moments and it is difficult to list them or to pick one out specifically.....
Mustapha was our group leader, nice guy, knowledgeable, helpful and kind.
Before i went i read many of the reviews and there are certain things that have really stuck in my mind....If you are going during the summer month i cannot reiterate enough to tell you to Drink, Drink, Drink loads of water..... Water seems to come out of every pore in your body and you MUST replenish it!!!!!A must to take: Toilet Tissue (paper hankies), Torch, Antiseptic and Antispetic hand wipes, always have 1 dirhams for the lady in the toilets, dont fill you case too much as there are so many lovely things to buy (in Fez, Mezouga, Essaouira), bottle opener and cork screw if you like to have a drink, Immodium/Dioralyte (our group had lots of trouble in this area), antiseptic cream and plasters for small emergencies.
The Djemma el Fna square in Marrakesh was not what i imagined. It may have been better to go there first as by the time you get to the square at the end of the holiday you have already had so many lovely experiences that it is really a let down and not as magical as it possibly could have been if you had gone there first. Some very sad sights to see, people and animals....A very interesting holiday and great fun if you get a good group which i did... The food gets pretty boring unfortunately as do the drinks. Alchohol is hard to find as it is a muslim country, but if you get taken to a shop stock up on wine and beer (on the way to Merzouga you can go into an off licence), you can put it in the fridges of some of the hotels. Be prepared for hotels without air conditioning and believe me it is so so hot at night in the summer months (and days).... Unfortunately no ice is available as they use their tap water which we cannot drink.Be prepared for a lot of travelling and rushing here and there and being cramped on the bus.....Even so, Enjoy...... I am sure you will...
The variety of this trip was just right – something for everyone – no two days were the same. We came back feeling like we’d really had a break.
There were several highlights, but Todhra Gordge is stunning.
As usual, Exodus' reliance on guides from the subject-country was spot-on. The tour leader was not only knowledgable but also a terrific person. Good advice, dilligent, interesting, pointed us in the right direction.
Don't forget your torch!
The choice of vehicle needs to be reviewed - I'm not a big person but even I found it cramped, and not ideal for appreciating the views of the countryside.
Fantastic, amazing tour. Covered the whole of morroco really well. Covered all the different colours of morocco. Gave a good overview for when I come back. The Camal trek was fantastic, Torda gorge breathtaking and the Geet a relaxing time. Made me appreciate morocco’s culture!
See above!
Was a very open and enjoyable person though a little disorganised but really made you enjoy and appreciate Morocco to the fullest!
Watch what you take pictures of, people will expect money. Remember to smile in the souks and if being really bothered dont feel bad about ignoring the sales people.
Over all a fantastic and well laid out tour.
The Highlights of Morocco was an Amazing trip with an amazing Itinerary. I felt we got to see the "Real" Morocco and not just crowded tourist area’s. In fact, I found that besides our group, there were only a handful of tourists in every city we went to, which made the trip less choatic. We saw busy cities and urban area’s as well as mountain villages and small towns. There was a wide variety of activities ranging from hiking, shopping and getting lost in the medina to having opportunities to just sit and relax with a cup of berber whiskey (aka Mint Green Tea) and a good book. Most nights we had Tijine for dinner and tried new foods along the way.
Essouria, having free time to explore the city, medina and the beach. Walked for hours along the beach and within the medina. Enjoyed time at a cafe, views of the ocean and sunset from a castle wall, experienceing a freshly made crepe and finding a small restaurant with our group and having the best meal of the trip. Had a small group (9 people) and we all got along and at times when we had free time, we stayed together and made for a great experience and great memories.
Group leader was professional and did a good job. He was fun and easy to get along with.
- Make sure you have space in your luggage for souvenirs as there was a lot of market shopping in the Medina's.- Only needed sleeping bad for three nights (camping in the sahara desert and for two nights in the gite) - Food was good, but found it got a little repetative and most days tasted the same. But still was great food.- Be prepared for mass tourists in Marrakech, compared to the rest of the tour, Marrakech had the most tourists and crowds.
The total experience was incredible. Great variation in sights and things to do. Could have used some more time in certain citities where we only got 1 day or half a day. The visit to Essouria could have been a little longer and less time in the Gorge (though the Gorge was an amazing place, just more time there than we needed)
Highlights of Morocco was a good trip to see a good portion of Morocco. We had a great group who all got along well and enjoyed eachothers company. I am happy I chose this trip and I wish it was longer.
The camel ride into the Sahara sand dunes. We spent the night there and given the choice to sleep in the tents or outside, we all chose to sleep outside underneath the stars. It was so quiet and peaceful.
Mustapha was very passionate about his heritage and his country. You could tell when he spoke he enjoyed what he was doing and he was happy to live in Morocco. He answered all of our questions to the best of his ability and his recommendations for dinners and activities were always good. He was fun and joked around. A really good tour leader!!
Drink lots of bottled water and try to stay away from anything washed in tap water if you have a sensitive stomach! Take some sort of Dukoral before the trip or during the trip.
I will for sure be returning to Morocco!
Excellent itinerary which meant you could see a huge portion of the country in a short space of time. A couple of long days on the minibus….but i enjoyed watching the changing scenery!! Due to time constraints it did sometimes feel a bit hurried but again we did get to see the country’s many highlights!!
New Years Eve in the Saraha Desert was an excellent way to welcome in the New Year, one i won't forget for a long time. Watching the sunset from the top of the Sand dunes, then star gazing round the camp fire. Atlas mountains ~ really enjoyed walking through the Berber village and then relaxing on the Gite's balcony reading my book.Essaouira a wonderful seaside town, easy place to shop and lovely fish restaurants!!!
Mustapha was excellent! Very knowledgeable and gave plenty of recommendations and advice. Great sense of humour!Ali the bus driver didn't speak much but was an excellent driver!!!
Best to layer your clothes, in December it did get quite chilly at nights in the desert, gorge and the mountains.Toilet roll and anti-bacterial gel a must in your day bag!!! Advisable to have coins ready for the toilets.When haggling start your price below 1/2 of the price the seller is starting with, that way you can ensure you won't be overpaying and get a fairer price. Souvenirs at the desert are very overpriced but as long as your happy with the price your paying its's all good!!
Met a great bunch of fellow travellers which made the trip even more memorable!!!
Great trip with a packed but very good itinerary. Some long days in the bus but worth it to see the full range of sites and changing terrain from deserts to mountains and back.
The arrival at and walking in Todra gorge is spectacular. I won't spoil the surprise of the arrival but you should have your camera ready when you get off the bus. The drive through the pass on the way to Marrakesh is also amazing particularly when you consider the desert landscape you were in only two days previously. However the best part for me was watching the scenery change as we moved around the country.
Mustapha was an excellent guide with masses of local knowledge and great pride in his country. Our driver Hasan was also one of the best tour bus drivers I have ever seen always keeping safety ahead of everything on some very difficult roads and manic traffic in the cities.
- I would suggest not taking the Royal Air Maroc flights which were the designated group flights. They were quite disorganised in getting people on and off the plan although once we got going the flight was ok. However the timing of the flights is also not very good as you arrive very late into Casablanca on the first day so you only get the following morning in the city which is spent at a couple of the sites so no exploring time. You would be better off taking an earlier flight or arriving a day before if you want to explore this city. The flight on the way back is not direct and takes six hours when direct flights are available with other airlines and take about 3-4 hours.- Be aware and ready for the fact that some of the hotels are very basic and not up to Euro standards but this is not a real problem as long as you approach it with the view of this being an adventrue and not a luxury trip.- Pay a lot of attention to the recommended packing list in the trip notes as there is very little on that list that you won't be using (or borrowing!) during the trip. - take some entertainment for the bus trips if you get bored watching the scenery. The bus we had was quite small for the size of our group (15 plus driver and guide) so you may need to make allowances around personal space.
One thing people should be prepared for so there are no false expectations is around the desert camp. It is a Bedouin camp in the sense that the tents are put up by Bedouin people and there are cooks that prepare the meal, and of course you do ride camels to get to it which was a lot of fun. However it is not a actual Bedouin community of any kind and the only people who will be there (at least in our case) will be your group, your guide and the camel herders that bring you out there. This does make sense as the camp is only a fairly short actual distance from the small town that you stay in the previous night (although once you are over the dunes and out of sight of the town you still feel like you are a million miles from anywhere). For me this was fine and being able to light out under the stars without any sounds of civilization was highlights of the trip. However if you are expecting to see an actual working camp and community then you may be disappointed. For that you will need to wait until you get to the mountains where you do experience an actual local community feeling.
