MARRAKECH & THE SAHARA

8 days from GBP749 to GBP859 including flights
Tripcode: AMS

Countries Visited: Morocco

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Our Clients’ Reviews

Average Review Rating: from 31 reviews.

Sara Brown

MARRAKECH & THE SAHARA

Written December 2011
A beautiful country and an excellent introduction.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Spending Christmas in the desert isn't many people's idea of a good time but meeting a group of fun people and marvelling at the stars in the eerie darkness after a 2 hour camel ride is pretty hard to beat!
What did you think of your group leader?
Excellent - really good local knowledge and good language skills. Our driver was also a star - the roads can be a little crazy in Marrakech and the mountain roads sometimes look perilous, but I felt totally safe.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Always bring your own loo roll!
Take advantage of the walking in the mountains - you won't regret it.
madeline hallwood

MARRAKECH & THE SAHARA

Written November 2011
Excellent holiday with the contrast of the desert, mountains and Marrakech. We were there the first week of November, the climate was excellent.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
As normal there were a few; the camel trek, the walk in the mountains, both of which seem to feature in a lot of reviews. The contrast with Marrakech. I was really lucky to travel with a very easy going and friendly group (more Solos holidays please Exodus!!!) and so we laughed a lot throughout the whole week, that very much made the trip for me.
What did you think of your group leader?
Yahya seemed to enjoy our company, did his best to inform us well (he was somewhat hampered by a poor bus microphone however), and kept smiling at all times. He remained confident that the missing bag would arrive (he was correct). He was also very informative on the subject of when and where we could and could not buy alcohol!!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Do take a change of clothes etc. in your hand luggage, we "only" had one bag not make the connection to Ouarzazate but I get the impression that, on every flight, they are putting on the bags left from the last flight and, to do that, they have to leave off bags for that flight....
Food was a lot better than I expected, it really helps, however, if you eat either chicken or lamb (or both) as they are on every menu.
The camel trek is not out in the wilderness, use your imagination! Bathrooms aren´t as bad on the trip as I feared but flipflops are good for the gite and desert ones. Hot water was a lottery throughout the trip. Water is about a third of the price outside of the hotels. Take sunscreen, hand sanitiser (anti-camel gel) and a torch. And a cork screw, Moroccan wine is not bad at all, however, in some of the places that you stay you have to buy and bring your own wine, so you need your own tools. Twice you will have to take your overnight things in your backpack but on both occasions our sleeping bags were transported for us, so you don´t need to squeeze them into the backpack as well. Oh, and my top tip, if you are camel trekking at the time of year where everyone is taking sleeping bags, get the camel transporting all the sleeping bags as they make a wonderful cushion....
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I really enjoyed this holiday. I don´t feel I saw any 8th wonders of the world but overall it was extremely enjoyable and it made me want to visit other parts of Morocco so that I can understand better the regional variances. I recommend it!
Exodus Response
Following client feedback in 2011 for the camp used near Nakh'la, we have amended this for 2012.
Please note in 2012, the camp used on this trip will be more remote (based near M'hamid) and we hope this offers a quieter Saharan experience.

- Exodus Staff
Claire Beck

MARRAKECH & THE SAHARA

Written November 2011
How much more can you cover in a week - from the Sahara to the mountains to Marrakech - amazing week
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Walking from the gite into the Atlas mountains was my favourite part of the trip - getting away from it all - this was made even more special by arriving into the hustle and bustle of Marrakech on a Friday night - amazing contrast.
The main square in Marrakech and the markets came a close second - I've fallen in love with Morocco and can't wait to go back.
What did you think of your group leader?
Hassan helped to make the trip what it was, at no point did I feel rushed or hurried. He was knowledgeable and friendly, always being there for us and had a lot of fun with us. I have to give Hassan 10/10 for the week.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
If you go in November / December be prepared for the evenings being very cold.
Always carry some toilet roll with you - you never know when you might need it.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Had an amazing time on this trip - cant wait to go back to Marrakech and quite fancy the Panorama Atlas tour next.
Jennifer Levers

MARRAKECH & THE SAHARA

Written November 2011
Expectations well managed prior to the holiday. Well organised during the holiday - had total trust in the guide.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Sitting under the stars in the Sahara desert looking at the milky way
What did you think of your group leader?
Very good - he gave sound advice & gave the appropriate amount of information. He was available without encroaching on the groups space
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Read the material that Exodus sends prior to your holiday- it is spot on.
Bartlomiej Prusisz

MARRAKECH & THE SAHARA

Written October 2011
It was all together enjoyable trip. I have met very interesting and nice people and it was fun to share my experiences with them. I have also realised how easily one off person can spoil such a trip for the whole group. Solo departures are a tricky business after all. I felt safe and taken care of. On the other hand I had enough time for my personal explorations or thoughts – a perfect mix.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Highlights were the Draa valley and the Atlas mountains but for me personally the most inspiring moment was the end of the road in Mhamid. I wish we could spend more time in the area and explore it a little more.
What did you think of your group leader?
Yaya (or whatever it spells) was doing a great job. Nothing to complain about.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Nothing more than is written in Trip notes.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Since there is separate camel treck maybe it would be possible to skip camel trip on this one. I really felt pity looking at this poor animals and having ride on them have not improved my feelings.
Mike Ashton

MARRAKECH & THE SAHARA

Written September 2011
A holiday so much enjoyed, with excellent scenery and lingering tastes of culture and history, together with as good a set of companions as you could find and led by a wonderful guide with such comprehensive knowledge.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Early on we left the mini bus and took to camels - the short journey took us to a different world, seemingly leaving behind technology and hastle, passing small villages with mud houses. Entering the Sahara, with the dunes and palm trees was one of the most special moments in my life - I can't really explain why but it was just so beautiful!
What did you think of your group leader?
A very friendly man with a good sense of humour. His knowledge of the trip, the history, culture and religion of the country were excellent.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
The trip was so well organised that there was nothing to do except just enjoy. So the best advice is not to worry.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
A practical note: A good sun hat is very desirable, with a light scarf for protecting the back of the neck too.
Richard Storey

MARRAKECH & THE SAHARA

Written May 2011
Morocco is a wonderful country where in May you can experinece life amongst the dunes in the Sahara desert and snow in the High Atlas. As an added bonus the night sky is awe inspiring, we never realised the Milky Way could be so dramatic.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
After calling in on a lesson in the village primary school and being persuaded to join a hastily formed girl football team, the joy in the face of the girls when they scored the first goal against the boys' team.
What did you think of your group leader?
His command of a range of languages was amazing and his flexible approach to the itinerary made the trip even more enjoyable.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Make sure you take a long scarf that can cover your head, neck and most of your face for your trip in to the Sahara.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
The other people on the trip, in our case 2, helped to make this one of our most memorable holidays.