Marrakech to Merzouga desert 3-Day via the high Atlas mountains

Posted By : MVikram
I was travelling with my wife and 4 year old. Our driver/guide Omar, arrived promptly at the set time. He was very respectful and professional. The car was neat and safe and great group of passengers. The tour was well planned and organised, throughout with lots of comfort break stops, etc. Omar was helpful to us all the time for whatever we asked for. All the points of interests were great, including travel across the Atlas mountains, visit to Ait-Ben-Haddou, visit to Berber carpet weaving, trying the traditional clothing, and overnight stay in Sahara (Merzouga) desert camp to name a few. However, we also expected to hear information about the region, its history, geography, culture, etc, but did not have it that much. Due to this the tour felt a bit incomplete and more like a driving service. Also, even though we booked a deluxe desert camp, still there were no heaters and it was very cold in the night and morning time, especially for our toddler.
So I would say that, overall, it was a good tour, value for money, but it can be improved if driver can also play the role of guide and talk about the region much more.
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Posted On : 2024-01-08 13:41:24

Posted By : Johanne N
Amazing experience and a very good price for everything included. The guides were great, it was planned well and we felt very safe the whole time. It is definitely worth to plan a visit to the Sahara when in Morocco. You will create memories for a lifetime!
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Posted On : 2024-01-08 08:25:47

Posted By : isabelbF7106XS
I love this trip. This is my first time joining a guided tour and this experience is fantastic. Our tourguide Abdul is excellent and very efficient. Always one step ahead and offers ways on how to make our experience even better. Knows a lot about the area, very knowledgeable and helpful. The view was amazing, our accommodation and food was lovely. Hope to visit Sahara dessert again a bit longer than what we had.
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Posted On : 2024-01-06 10:00:16

Posted By : _N6829OW
That trip was the best experience in our travel. It worth it! Thank you Morocco Tour Experience, thank you Mohamend❤️
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Posted On : 2024-01-06 04:46:48

Posted By : jla2024
We had an amazing time— huge thanks to Abdul our tour guide, super friendly and accomodating, especially with the last minute changes when we wanted to switch from standard camp to luxury camp. We have had nice experience as we get to meet new people and we couldn’t forget how beautiful the sunrise and sunset can be. It was quite a long way back from the dessert to Marakech but Abdul made sure that we get the toilet and snack breaks we need for the whole trip.
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Posted On : 2024-01-03 16:36:49

Posted By : jandalei
We had a wonderful experience along the way. Seeing the beauty of morocco and learning about their culture is a plus. My highlight was the Sahara tour from camelback riding, sand boarding, star gazing, ATV riding, to listening and dancing to their music.

Also, the view on this trip was amazing! I especially loved the gorge!

Kudos to our lovely tour guide, Abdellah. He was organized from the start to the end. He explains everything and was always happy to answer our questions. Our needs were also catered and he was friendly to everyone.
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Posted On : 2024-01-03 08:44:54

Posted By : E2277QHchrisf
Great tour of some of Morocco. Highlight was the overnight camp in the Sahara. Great value and you see loads
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Posted On : 2023-12-31 09:06:45

Posted By : DorotaMaria_L
One of the most commendable experiences in Morocco! The Sahara tour provided an excellent way to discover the wonders of the country. Our driver, Mohammed, was incredibly patient, ensuring we followed the schedule. Despite being a group tour, we could request stops for coffee, bio breaks, or to capture picturesque moments with for example Mountain Views, sunset, or stunning camels.

We visited in December, so I recommend bringing warm clothes, especially for the second night in the desert. Although blankets were provided in the tents, it was adequate for just one night.

There are a few things that would create even a better experience:
- Make lunch spots optional, allowing individuals to choose where and what they prefer to eat (1-hour/45-minute lunch breaks instead of limited cafe options)
- Maybe we were unlucky, but the stay in Tinghir could be improved (we got a room all the way down the hallway, uncomfortable beds, cold room, and food was really basic)
- Provide transparency about the tipping culture, balancing included attractions and optional tips (be specific on what is included and what is to be paid extra)
- Consider season-specific itineraries for better enjoyment of attractions like Dades Valley and Gardens by Tinghir. I would suggest to have two agendas depending on the season. That could give more time for enjoying the stunning views by a cup of coffee, great pictures, possibility for longer walks around Atlas Mountains, the canyon or the cities or simply more time on the dessert

Despite these points, the overall experience was magnificent, with highlights such as sunrise and sunset at the Sahara, the Atlas Mountains, Todra Gorge, Tinghir city, and the Barber house.

I highly recommend this tour for anyone, even those with limited time in Morocco (Marrakesh), offering a cultural and beautiful exploration of the country. Great thanks to Mohammed for organising it.
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Posted On : 2023-12-27 17:01:46

Posted By : Chaoran_S
Mohamed was a great guide! This was an amazing trip and I'd definitely recommend it to anybody visiting Marrakech/Morocco!
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Posted On : 2023-12-27 07:56:47

Posted By : oliverdonatzkyp
It was a great ride to the Sahara with a few stops to se some of the old cyties. The best thing about it was that there was internet the hole ride.
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Posted On : 2023-12-26 04:53:53