Highlights of Morocco Discovery Holiday

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Average Review Rating: from 67 reviews.

Melanie Ager

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

Written May 2011
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.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
There were several highlights, but Todhra Gordge is stunning.
What did you think of your group leader?
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.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Don't forget your torch!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
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.
Fiona Kelly

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

Written April 2011
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.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
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.
What did you think of your group leader?
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!!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
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.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I will for sure be returning to Morocco!
Stefan Herlein

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

Written April 2011
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.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
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.
What did you think of your group leader?
Group leader was professional and did a good job. He was fun and easy to get along with.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
- 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.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
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)
Kira Alston

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

Written April 2011
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!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
See above!
What did you think of your group leader?
Was a very open and enjoyable person though a little disorganised but really made you enjoy and appreciate Morocco to the fullest!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
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.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Over all a fantastic and well laid out tour.
Neil Binney

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

Written January 2011
A lot of travelling but well worth it to see such variety, and so interesting. The minibus a bit crowded and the first not very welcoming.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The Berber people.
Gorge walking
Desert trip
What did you think of your group leader?
Super and kind
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Go go go
Is there anything else you would like to add?
What an experience !
Kenneth Blanchard

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

Written January 2011
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.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
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.
What did you think of your group leader?
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.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
- 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.

Is there anything else you would like to add?
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.
Nansi Williams

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

Written January 2011
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!!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
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!!!
What did you think of your group leader?
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!!!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
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!!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Met a great bunch of fellow travellers which made the trip even more memorable!!!