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Hike Morocco's Atlas Mountains

An excellent trip on all counts! Aissam was a great trip leader!

Most Inspirational Moment

The 16 km hike on Wednesday and the river valley hike on Friday - such beauty! varied terrain and interesting to see how nomads live

Thoughts on Group Leader

We have travelled with many hiking companies over the past 10 years and Aissam was at the top of the list for the quality of trip leader! He was excellent! He was organized (e.g. daily WhatsApp with every detail), deeply committed to sharing his local culture with us in a manner that was very engaging, fun to be with, did extra to add to our enjoyment (organized group dinner on last evening to celebrate the end of the trip) and so much more!!

Hike Morocco's Atlas Mountains

I had an absolutely wonderful time. I would definitely travel with Exodus again.

Most Inspirational Moment

The hiking. The food that was provided - it was really delicious. The quality of the accommodation. The sociability of the guide.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The guide was just wonderful. In particular I appreciated his local knowledge - about nature and local communities/history. He was also very sociable which made things really fun. He couldn't have worked harder to make sure we had a good time.

Hike Morocco's Atlas Mountains

The trip exceeded our expectations. It was more than a hiking tour; it was a cultural insight into village life. The guide made it a personal experience in so many ways. The scenery was fascinating and the people were kind and welcoming.

Most Inspirational Moment

Watching the rhythm of village life; the musical evenings; the third day hike out the valley and seeing the Atlas Mountains in the background; the history tour of the Medina; hanging out with a fun group of fellow travellers; Mohammed's leadership.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mohammed was a delight. He was so genuine and sincere about his role as leader, about his country, and about his village and family. His caring nature was evident at all times. Hé took good care of us, always making sure that we knew the plans, reminding us how to be safe on the trails and in the city, and checking in regularly to see how everyone was doing.

Hike Morocco's Atlas Mountains

Very easy and relaxing holiday, helpful before trip advice, great trip leader

Most Inspirational Moment

The walks each day with spectacular scenery, each day varied. Mohameds knowledge and information was top notch. An impromptu music night arranged by Mohamed and the chefs was magical..

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mohamed was spectacular, very kind, great at judging the group dynamics, good sense of humour, always helpful and ready to go beyond.

Hike Morocco's Atlas Mountains

Our guide was excellent in all respects and gave us a most wonderful introduction to Marrakech, the mountains, villages, culture and the mountain walking. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

Our guide-Mohammed exuded a quiet confidence, was respectful and accommodated the needs of the group very well. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he was generous and gave us a special introduction to village life.

Thoughts on Group Leader

My commentary thus far reflects the special role that our guide played in making this trip so enjoyable. Mohamed is a very gifted individual, a respectful leader, good humoured and highly skilled in managing people, the environment and all the logistics eg water. He is very caring and knowledgeable about all things Morocco and the Amazi people and culture. It was an honour to spend this time with him and his village. He is a special asset for such work.

Hike Morocco's Atlas Mountains

A very interesting trip with a real insight into life in the mountains, scenery was amazing & our guide awesome

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting the mountains & the experience of walking & exploring. Stunning scenery & active, with rivers full & early signs of spring

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was passionate about his life, background & the environment he grew up in. He was very careful & understanding with everyone, this was reassuring and at no time did I feel uncertain about the plans & organisation. He responded extremely well to all questions &!if he didn’t know he said so. He had humour too!

Hike Morocco's Atlas Mountains

Such a different holiday, the contrast between busy Marrakesh and the Amazigh village was incredible. Comms from Exodus were clear. Our guide, Mohamed Kassami was attentive, thoughful, informative and interesting. That he was actually from the viallage we stayed in was a real bonus and added authenticity.

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting Marrakesh- teeming with life The stillness of the mountain village and a glimpse into the lives of the Amazigh people Sharing their hammam Lovely, well guided walks where lunch was brought to us by mule! Our guide, Mohamed Kassami, grew up in the village. His knowledge and experience was so interesting.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Outstanding leader with amazing local knowledge. Attentive, patient, willing to adapt. Walks were well paced and well-judged. He is watchful and quick to respond. Very clear explanations. Mohamed loves his country and his village and wants the world to see and understand them

Triple A - Amazing Atlas Adventure

This trip is a great combination of activity and relaxation. After an excellent guided tour of Marrakesh we were free to shop, visit local gardens (I recommend the Majorelle Gardens not far from the hotel) or relax by the pool. We were all keen to get into the mountains and they didn’t disappoint. From our lovely village location our fantastic guide Abdelkabir Ait Lasri led us off on our daily walks with a characteristic “Yalla yalla, let’s go”. On the walks he kept the pace just right so somehow none of us ever felt either held back or left behind. His knowledge of geology added an extra level of interest to our mountain experience. Most impressive was that the week I went on this trip it was Ramadan so despite not eating or drinking all day, Abdel never failed to give 100% in making sure “everyone ok?” Always adding: “If you have any questions, I am here.” The walks vary in length and as a group we did opt for the short version of the long walk on day 6, which nonetheless was still a pleasant six hour round trip along the river with a picnic (Moroccan style) lunch produced by our fantastic “chefcook”. I met a lovely group of people on this trip and with Abdel at the helm there is nothing I could fault. I had a great time. Highly recommended.

Most Inspirational Moment

The views from the top of the mountains.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Abdelkabir Ait Lasri was a fantastic group leader, always calm, always helpful and always courteous. He made sure everything worked as it should resulting in a seamless experience for the group. He did all of this during Ramadan on no food or drink and yet never faltered - a true professional. He created a lovely atmosphere for the group. Definitely a top guide.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you have a reasonable level of fitness as some of the walks are quite long and (obviously) hilly, though not overly difficult on the whole

Atlas Panorama in February 2023

This was an exceptionally cold trip with snow in the mountains and rain in the lowlands – something that was outside the experience of our group leader and other ‘locals’ that we met. There was just 4 days of snow and it coincided with our 4 days in the mountains! A guided tour of the old city of Marrakesh, and free time to look further, at the start of the trip, and more free time in Marrakesh at the end, with a good ‘filling’ of 4 days in the High Atlas Mountains, is a great sandwich to give an experience of this part of Morocco. Abdullah, our group leader, recommended excellent restaurants from which we were able to look out over the central square. It was unfortunate that the snow in the mountains curtailed our activities there. However in addition to the walks to and from the riad, we were able to make some enjoyable excursions. One to the top of one of the neighbouring mountains before there had been much snow, and an interesting morning walk along the valley when there was 6 inches of snow on the ground. We spent a day and a half confined to the riad when the snow storms prevented walks, and the group spent time reading, playing cards and scrabble, and participating in a ‘pub quiz’ compiled by one of the group. Despite the weather, it was a very convivial group. We were also able to take advantage of the Hammam. The riad has limited heating. However the riad staff made sure that the gas space heater was always on in the communal area when we were there – and they managed to find a second one as it was so cold. A gas lamp was also provided during the two power cuts. Despite fire wood being very limited in that area, the staff willingly provided sacks of wood for the upstairs woodfire. We also took advantage at night of the additional blankets available. The food prepared by the riad staff was excellent – and even though towards the end supplies were limited due to the roads into the mountains being blocked, they still managed to provide nourishing meals. All in all it was a great trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

The time in Marrakesh, mainly because Morocco was warm and sunny then! It was interesting to see the souks and craft market and watch the skills of the craftsmen as they made the goods they sold – skills that are lost in our country. The glow after the Hammam The many insights into Berber life that our group leader provided. The walk back from the riad in warm sun where we passed sheep and goats being herded and were able to see the gorgeous countryside. The generosity of the riad staff in making sure that we were as comfortable as possible.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Abdullah was great and provided a lot of local information making our trip more interesting. He warned us in our group welcome of the forecasted snow, thus preparing us for any unexpected situations. He took care to ensure that our mountain walks were designed to take into account the conditions and the group’s capabilities. However what made him outstanding was his calmness and his ability to sort out the issues regarding our leaving the High Atlas Mountains. We did not know until we were back in Marrakesh that the roads into the area had been blocked. Communication was difficult. Abdullah spent a lot of time on his satellite phone with limited connectivity sorting out transport etc, for our journey back, making sure that only reliable companies were used. It was a different route back to Marrakesh - in the dark along a hairpin pass with snow and rock falls part blocking the road - as the main pass was closed to us, and the driver is to be congratulated on getting us back safely. Abdullah made sure that we were well looked after at all times.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Whatever the conditions – Enjoy the trip. Morocco is a lovely country and this is an interesting and contrasting holiday. Winter can be chilly, even in normal times, and I would recommend taking several thin layers in case. I took a hot water bottle and was the envy of my fellow travellers.

Trip Spoilt by Exceptional Weather

Our Atlas Panorama trip was spoilt by exceptional snowfall which precluded the planned hiking activity. As a result we spent 4 days in very basic accommodation with no proper heating, no direct contact with the outside world and nothing to keep us occupied. There was only one inefficient patio type heater in the whole building which was barely enough to raise the temperature above low single figures. There was no heating in the bedrooms which made them untenable for anything other than sleeping – and even then most people slept in 2 -3 layers of clothing! Whilst safely achieved, our return to Marrakech took 13.5 hrs through a very small mountain pass in the dark was particularly stressful.The first day in Marrakech went as planned and was excellent. Food in the Riad was simple but tasty.

Most Inspirational Moment

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Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent group leader but he was constrained by uncertainty. He did as much as he could in the circumstances

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take plenty of warm clothing if holidaying in the winter