Undiscovered Atlas

Our Clients’ Reviews

Here at Exodus we thrive on feedback from our customers. It's the only way we can ensure our trips continue to be the best they can be. So, for the real tales, twists and turns of the trip you're interested in, look no further than the reviews from our previous travellers. Any feedback collected (Good or bad) from Exodus clients is posted straight onto our website - totally unedited. Read more...

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  Petrina Buckley

  UNDISCOVERED ATLAS

  

  Written March 2013

  Immensely glad I took this trip. A good escape from cold,grey UK.the walking was decent and just challenging enough to make you feel you had earned the wonderful food we were served every day. A wonderful experience off the usual tourist track,giving an insight into the kindness of the Berber people. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Being so in the wild that my alarm clock was a donkey!and feeling I was walking through a geology textbook..awesome.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Abdellahh - leadership was faultless and totally professional.He had intimate knowledge of the mountains and a wonderful sense of humour.he was kind and considerate.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Weather can range from very cold to warm and sunny,be prepared and don't forget your sun cream... I was really anxious about wild camping toilet arrangements!! But managed fine,and if I can,anyone can ,I promise..

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Do try a hammam,authentic,not tourist,it will clean places you didn't know were dirty!

   
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  Ruth King

  UNDISCOVERED ATLAS

  

  Written February 2013

  This trip far exceeded my expectations; it was remote and beautiful, passing through stunning and hugely varied landscapes. The walking was pitched just right, demanding but not too hard. I enjoyed this whole trip from start to finish, and the fact that there were no other groups trekking this route enhanced things for me.  

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Looking at the stars on a freezing cold night, sitting on the rocks high above a series of rock pools cutting down through a gorge, walking through the last wadi surrounded by high pink cliffs, and trees covered in almond blossom.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Lahcen was brilliant! Friendly, professional, knowledgable, funny and kind-hearted.  

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Just enjoy it! Don't take any excess baggage as you can't leave a bag at the start hotel (the trip starts and finishes in different towns). 

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  I just thought this trip was the best! I loved the hospitality and the beauty of the 2 villages where we stopped for tea. I found the environment really interesting, with all the traces of previous cultivation high on now-arid hills. This is a trip to Morocco with none of the hassle often associated with cities like Marrakesh.

   
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  Richard Wright

  UNDISCOVERED ATLAS

  

  Written February 2013

  This was a challenging walk in the most extraordinary terrain.  It was beautiful in the extreme, made even more beautiful by the emptiness and tranquillity of the surroundings.  No tourists other than ourselves, and uplifting contact with the friendly and hospitable locals when we met them.  

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Probably the stunning night sky shimmering with a myriad of lights,completely unavailable to us in this form in England.  The trip was worth it for this alone.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  He was a first class leader.  A young local man, clearly highly focussed on his job as our leader, but yet full of humour, knowledge, and humanity to us as demanding, stumbling, inept tourists - well some of us anyway.  He was instrumental in making our experience as exceptionally good as it was.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Reasonable fitness, good walking boots, and walking poles all help in making the trip more enjoyable.  It can also get cold at night so a good sleeping bag is a must.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  For anybody needing a bit of a break from the tedium and intensity of life in modern England this trip is exactly the tonic you need.  Come back refreshed and uplifted and with sore knees!

   
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  David Fairweather

  UNDISCOVERED ATLAS

  

  Written February 2013

  An excellent trip offering the chance to see a side of Morocco little visited by tourists. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  The chance to see how Moroccans lived away from the tourist routes and the friendliness they showed. The chance to take tea in the villagers houses showed this to the full.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Lachan was an excellent guide who took the trek at a pace suitable to all the group. He was very engaging with a great sense of humour.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Make sure you have good boots with good ankle support as the terrain is very rocky on trek and poles help a good deal on the descents.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  The supporting mule staff were excellent and the food on trek was great

   
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  Kate Crabtree

  UNDISCOVERED ATLAS

  

  Written February 2013

  A great week - was challenging without being tough and felt away from typical tourist sites. Despite a freak snow shower it was managed brilliantly, with a re-route organised and accommodation arranged in a village for one night. Great group and a fantastic guide - Abdulleh. I really felt like everything was done to just allow us to enjoy the walking, scenery... and amazing food! Exodus have recently changed the route slightly to use better campsites and I think this is a good idea - the campsites where all fantastic and in beautiful locations. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  It's hard to pick one... the re-route walk on the day of the snow was pretty special because we saw all range of weahter and it was a long day so getting to the village at the end was a real relief. Once the sun came out the colours and views became clearer and richer and it really felt like we had earned it! We went to Fatima's for tea (in one of the local villages) which was really interesting. I also did the traditional hammam in Tarroudant at the end which is one of the most authentic experiences I have had.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Abdulleh was amazing. He had the perfect balance of being funny, informative and in control. I felt like we were in really safe hands with someone who knew the moutains like the back of his hand. This was particulaly noticeable on the day we had to re-route!

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Bring warm clothes for the evenings and water purification tablets as you can't buy water for most of the week. Also bring swim stuff for the (cold!) springs in the last campsite.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  This was a fantastic week, with a great group of people and expertly managed by Exodus.

   
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  Tania Wild

  UNDISCOVERED ATLAS

  

  Written February 2013

  Just generally a great trip.  Well organised, well lead and not a single hassle.  Even when the weather didn't play its part there wasn't a hassle.  The Anti-Atlas is a great place for escaping the world, marvelling at the surroundings and enjoying the company of like-minded people. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Not sure there was a particularly "inspirational" moment but a lot of shared laughs and many memories to keep you laughing. 

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Awesome! Abdullah, great guy who was very knowledgable and knew the location very well.  When the weather didn't allow us to follow the days planned route he came up with a solution very quickly that was almost better than the original.  His team worked well with him and kept us comfortable and VERY well fed.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  A great escape from the dreary of European winter.  Go prepared for all weather from very cold to warm sunshine.  It is definitely a walkers holiday so be aware of the grading and your fitness level.  Nothing extremely tough, just right for an active holiday.

  Don't forget a lighter!

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  The changes to the itinerary and the way in which the holiday is run are fantastic with the use of mules making it a real escape from reality.  The locals are incredibly hospitable and it is nice to see them proud of their heritage and culture.

   
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  Helen Tovey

  UNDISCOVERED ATLAS

  

  Written December 2012

  You really feel like you have entered another world - the landscape is wild, barren and astonishingly beautiful. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  The view from Jebel Siroua is just stunning - you have an amazing 360 degree view of the craggy mountain ranges and the snow topped High Atlas mountains in the distance. It's an incredible landscape - dusty mountains and a clear sky. It's so peaceful, empty and so very far from any kind of human life. It looks kind of lunar - it's spectacular. And, at night, the starry sky is worth being a bit cold for!

  What did you think of your group leader?

  The group leader is great - he is passionate about what he does, is knowledgable and enthusiastic and is great at bringing people together. As he is local he knows the area, the people and the history of his country really well.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  If you are travelling in winter (I went 1 - 8 Dec), invest is a really good goose down feather jacket. Mine was lent to me by a friend and was the envy of all! It can get pretty cold at night so make sure you have enough warm clothes, and, it's warm in the day so definitely bring the suncream. And a spare camera battery... That's something I regret not having!

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  This trip is perfect for people that are comfortable walking 5 - 6 hours a day at a slow to steady pace and don't want too much ascent. It's a good introduction to wild campaing and longer hiking and as long as you are fairly fit, you will be fine. If you're looking for something quite challenging go for one of the High Atlkas trips. The ground is rocky throughout the whole trip so having the right boots is a must.

   

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