Atlas Panorama

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Average Review Rating: from 74 reviews.

Rebecca Oxenbould

ATLAS PANORAMA

Written July 2009
This was a great break and a fantastic way to see the Atlas mountains and get a real taste of the Berber life. I loved it!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The second day's walk was the shortest and the steepest, and the one that really offers you the Atlas Panorama. I'm an average level of fitness so was slightly apprehensive about it and sense of satisfaction at the top of the mountain, coupled with the tremendous panoramic views was breathtaking (what little of my breath was left after the ascent!). My favourite bit was the stop on the way down, above a village around a stream just really taking in the scenery and the peacefulness of the mountain life.
What did you think of your group leader?
Our group leader was reactive rather than proactive. He'd very happily answer questions and stop to explain things when asked. He was always good natured, even when displaying (justified) frustrations with a member of our team who was ill-equipped and not drinking the right amount of water etc.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
There's not much to do in the Gite at the end of the day's walk and plenty of time to sit and reflect. I came equipped with cards, travel scrabble, my journal and a good book and appreciated having those things to occupy myself through those afternoons.
The Gite offers a few choccy bars to buy to take on the hike with you and it was good to have those, however if you would prefer not to eat chocolate bars, it would be worth bringing some nut and seed bars or some other energy bar with you instead.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I was a bit unsure whether to invest in hiking boots or not prior to the trip, but I did and I appreciated them about twenty times every day we walked. The paths are really very rocky with lots and lots of loose stones and a pair of even the best runners will not suffice. One very able-bodied member of our team didn't have proper shoes and he slipped and slided down some very precarious hills.
Lorna Marsh

ATLAS PANORAMA

Written November 2008
Lovely group, great holiday and superb tour guide. Overall, very relaxing and enjoyable.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Walking in the mountains and spending time in the Madina at Marrakech.
What did you think of your group leader?
Exceptional knowledge on Morocco and the Atlas Mountains. Had wonderful conversations finding out about the local culture, history and the people.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
The flights were disappointing and you have to pay for terrible food – make sure you buy beforehand! Also, if you like a beer or two after a day's walking, you need to purchase it before you leave Marrakech as you won't find a shop in the mountains.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Will definitely book with Exodus again.
Katarzyna Ray

ATLAS PANORAMA

Written July 2008
I had a great time and met some lovely people
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Difficult to say...
What did you think of your group leader?
Very experienced and knowledgable about the area.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Take a good camera ,lots of suncream and good boots.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Generally speaking a very, very enjoyable holiday. The gite was better than expected, people were v. nice.
I will definitely recommend it.
Peter Gillett

ATLAS PANORAMA

Written July 2008
Some energy sapping walks which were always worth the effort, combined with the pulsating madness of Marrakech. A relaxing week in the mountains meeting some great people and getting to know a little about the Berber way of life.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
With a few days walking building up to the longest and hardest trek, to finally reach Lake Tamda after 5 hours of heat and dust was just a perfect sight. If that had turned out to be a mirage I don't know how I would have reacted. All the walks were inspirational in their own way but meeting Nomadic families, taking mint tea with the mountain shepherds and playing Frisbee by the lake at the end of it all was the highlight for me. Then we had to walk 5 hours back to the gite!!
Another unexpected evening was had with the locals who invited our group to a wedding. Initillay feeling like gate-crashers we ended at 2am feeling like honoured guests as we were fed cakes and mint tea! I can still hear that mesmerising drumming.
What did you think of your group leader?
Mustapha was excellent. Extremely capable of organising the group, very knowlegable about his country and its customs and the landscape, and all done with grace, patience and a sense of humour. He was assisted by the equally chilled Yassin who I personally have to thank for guiding us to the Lake. Not to forget the gite owner and general miracle worker (transporting food by mule and conjuring amazing meals in the middle of nowhere)... we named him Mr Busy and that should tell you all you need to know.
I would insist on being guided by these three again if I were to go back to the Atlas Mountains.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
As always, have good walking boots and sandals. Maybe lighter footwear for the gite. There were facilities to wash things, so travel lighter by only taking 2 or 3 t-shirts and wash them in rotation. In summer they dried in minutes. I was constantly carrying large bottles of water so will be investing in a hydration pack to fit my ruck sack for future trips. If you go on the Lake trek maybe the shepherds (if you meet them) would appreciate something to catch fish with: fishing line, hooks suitable for trout etc. Even a new pair of socks!! And maybe take something for the local school children that you feel might be useful.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I'm not particularly sporty or fit and although we did this in July in 35C and upwards, I found it strenuous in part but not impossible, and was always left with a feeling of great pride in our achievements.
Harjit Mahl

ATLAS PANORAMA

Written April 2008
Had a fantastic time and met some great and lovely people!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
I especially enjoyed the walk on the last day of our stay in the Atlas Mountains, it was challenging and I really felt I had achieved something. The landscape was beautiful and the people warm. I wish I had booked a longer vacation there!
What did you think of your group leader?
Excellent guide, made us feel looked after and he (Mustapha) was very enthusiastic and helpful.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Will definitely go on another trip with Exodus!
gaby naylor

ATLAS PANORAMA

Written April 2008
Great time with a fun group of people. The week ran from Wed to Wed which was the attraction for me as well as the trek itself. However I felt a bit let down with the amount of walking - first day was a full day but short, 2nd day was only 3 hours and then nothing for the rest of the day and 3rd day was great. There is little to do around the village so lots of book reading done but there is a limit to that!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The trek to the lake and the swim in it! Incredibly cold but worth every shivering moment!
What did you think of your group leader?
OK - had to drag information out of him which he gave freely of course but it would have been good to get more info as we walked. He set a good pace but was usually keen to get back even though there was nothing to do when we got there.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Electric blanket could be handy in March!
Elizabeth West

ATLAS PANORAMA

Written April 2008
It was lucky that the group was composed entirely of lovely people.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Being the first of the group to see the lake.
What did you think of your group leader?
Nice bloke, somewhat laid back approach to walk leading.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Take your own first aid kit and don't go to Morocco if you're fussy about food (eg if you prefer it to taste of something).

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