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Reviews

Thomas Robson

Reviewed January 2015

Morocco Highlights

an excellent trip, plenty of diversity. Being Dec/Jan the weather was a lot colder than I expected and I did’t pack enough warm clothes. I expected being in the desert and in the mountains would be cold but not in some of the cities we visited. However there was wall to wall sunshine and this made the 2 weeks very colourful. We found the local people very friendly and the shopping areas easy to walk around without too much hassle.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Medina in Fez was exciting and we had a great local guide who knew her way around so well.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Yaya our group leader was very helpful without being too pushy. He looked after us very well and had loads of local knowledge. He took us out to dine most nights and helped sorting out menus and drinks.

Advice for Potential Travellers

make sure your clothing is right for the time of year you are travelling. Take a reasonable amount of local money as some times the banks and ATM's were shut. Take very strong walking boots in Toddra Gauge as the paths are very rugged and uneven.

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Alison MacLean

Reviewed January 2015

Highlights of Morocco

Excellent trip. Varied from coast to mountains to desert

Most Inspirational Moment

Sleeping in desert and waking up covered in ice

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mustapha was a star. Good sense of humour and knowledgeable

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't expect much of the food. Very disappointing

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Annmarie Annmarie

Reviewed December 2014

Morocco

Great to travel round so much of Morocco in such a short time.

Most Inspirational Moment

Camping in the desert and being able to sleep outside.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was very good of getting us all organised and he was very knowledgeable. M

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you organise yourself as there is no real time to sit and think .

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Andrew Dann

Reviewed December 2014

fascinating.

Fabulous trip. Really got an insight into the history and culture of morrocco. Some long days travelling, but there is no way around that on a trip of this sort. Came away with happy memories and admiration for the workmanship of the craftspeople making fabulous items that I would love to own.

Most Inspirational Moment

Highlights for me were the night in the desert, fes and essouria. I loved watching the craftspeople at work and this has given me great ideas and inspitation for my own woodworking projects.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mustapha was an excellent leader, who dealt with tipping the guides etc and saved us all the hassle of knowing who and how much to tip. He impressed me by his attitude to some of the really poor people we came across, handing out a few coins to some children to buy a new football, a few coins to a beggar in the street and a nomad lad whose shoes were full of holes. He really cared! He was informative and friendly and made sure we got the most out of our trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take it all in and enjoy every minute. You dont really need walking boots, just some good trainers and leave plenty of room in your bag so you have room for purchases, there are so many fabulous things to buy.

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Sarah Bell

Reviewed September 2014

Fantastic time, book this trip now!

Fun in the city in Casablanca, Fes and Marrekech, awe inspiring sites in the desert and gorge, peace and quiet in the mountains, playing by the water in Essaouira – this trip displayed all the sides of Morocco. It was everything one pictures when they think of Morocco and surprises you with variety and charm.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking around Tijhza in the High Atlas Mountains with breathtaking views, friendly people and good new friends.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mustapha is a fantastic leader. Part teacher, part bossy parent and always a friend he was awesome at teaching us about Morocco, keeping everyone safe and always willing to help out and spend time with everyone in our group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Prepare yourself to adapt to change. Sometimes it will be hot (this came as a shock to some of our group, but it was Africa in July/August!), you may feel physically challenged (Todra Gorge was more of a hike than a walk) but at the end of it you'll have a fantastic time if you're willing to try new things and let the little problems slide.

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Sophie Dean

Reviewed August 2014

Highlights of Morocco

A really busy but welll planned trip – I was very impressed with the support and organinsation

Most Inspirational Moment

high Atlas Mountains and sleeping in the Sahara desert under the stars - totally amazing

Thoughts on Group Leader

A really fabulous leader, interesting, informative and full of excellent information. I learnt alot about the country, culture and history. Brilliant at trouble-shooting and dealing with any issues that evolved. I couldn't rate him more highly

Advice for Potential Travellers

do the Hammam in the High Atlas mountains

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Paula K

Reviewed August 2014

Amazing insight into Morocco

I had some doubts about this trip, but these doubts turned out to be unfounded and this trip was amazing! We were able to get a real taste of Morocco and experience all the country has to offer.

Most Inspirational Moment

Trekking the Atlas Mountains was a great experience. The uphill was a tough (but manageable) climb and the downhill was fraught with danger and I ended up on my backside a few times (I recommend hiking boots or at least trainers with good ankle support) but we made it!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Abdullah was a fantastic group leader. He knew all the areas well and was always on hand to answer any questions we had. His choice of local guides and restaurants was also excellent. During the treks, he was very in a league of his own, though always on hand to help the rest of the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

As mentioned above, hiking boots would probably be best for the treks. I wasn't a huge fan of Marrakech and thought it was a bit of a let down - it does come at the end of the trip so maybe prepare yourself for a bit of a let down. I would probably buy souvenirs etc is Fez and Essaouira if possible.

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Lee Jones

Reviewed May 2014

Highlights of Morocco

A very comprehensive Moroccan experience with a good balance of organised activities and free time. We had a very knowledgeable tour leader in Mustafa who could share additional information and answer questions informatively as they arose. The tour size was good. We enjoyed the company of our fellow travellers. The bus was comfortable and the driver was capable. We felt safe even on the most challenging roads.

Most Inspirational Moment

Opening my eyes at 2 in the morning to a crystal clear night sky brimming with stars in the Sahara! A bit fresh but well worth sleeping outside to have this memory to treasure forever!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mustafa was organised and accommodating.We had input into where we would dine and the opportunity to enjoy additional experiences if we chose. He was friendly and positive. All we had to do was soak up the sights and culture.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Ensure you read all the information prior to departing! We failed in this endeavour and consequently did not have our sleeping bags and hiking boots! A minor glitch which we overcame!

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Cathryn Davies

Reviewed May 2014

Something for everyone!

A great trip providing an insight in to the culture of morocco and a wonderful variety of locations.

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved being in the mountain village with beautiful views, sunshine and a chance to meet some locals.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader Mustapha was efficient and friendly. He always tried to meet our requests and did his best to keep us happy. He was a proud ambassador of his country!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make the most of souk shopping in meknes - it's cheaper, less crowded and you have more time than in any of the other cities.

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Christine D'Souza

Reviewed April 2014

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

Overall this trip is a great way to see the variety of Morocco is a short space of time. We visited a couple of cities in the north, the desert, gorge, mountains, seaside – all very different and interesting.

Most Inspirational Moment

We had a free day in Meknes where we picked up a local guide who took us round the medina - had a wonderful tour seeing all the local artisans and getting local knowledge about the architecture, people and their crafts - one of our better guides on the trip!! I loved the desert and mountains - beautiful scenery and a great night had round the desert campfire.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mustafa was a pleasant guide but seemed to focus primarily on taking us to places to shop - we visited a pottery, weaving and metal work place in Fez. Most of the things on sale in these shops were far more expensive then we later found in the souks. Similarly with choice of restaraunts to eat..we were taken to places where we were given a set menu with no choice - far more in food and cost than we wanted.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Essaouira is a good place to buy cheaper souveniers and there is a good selection of all the knick knacks that we saw along our tour. Don't be tempted to buy argan oil products or djelbas at the places you are taken to earlier in the trip --- you can get the same much cheaper here.

Reply from Exodus

We would like to thank Christine for her valued feedback. This trip does give clients the opportunity to shop at locations where local products are produced, however these are primarily included as an insight into the procedures used and to learn about local industries. We have taken Christine’s concerns regarding the accommodation into account; the facilities in Meknes are being upgraded and electric heaters are being installed in the rooms. The gite at Kasbah Oliver does not offer private sinks in an attempt to reduce water usage; there are, however, now four sinks available. The showers in the gite are currently environmentally friendly, solar powered showers; regrettably this can sometimes cause issues with water heating. These too are in the process of being upgraded, with the hope of excess electricity being produced and sold back to the national grid, a positive contribution to the local economy of Tijhza.

Simon Clifford – Product Manager for Morocco

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