We had a fantastic time on this trip! Our local guide Ibrahim and driver Youssef were so friendly, informative and eager to introduce us to Moroccan culture and it was a pleasure spending time with them. We had an intimate group of 4 people which meant we had a brilliantly bespoke experience, Ibrahim kindly adapting the itinerary to whatever experience we preferred. Our highlights included the trek into the Sahara desert and the overnight stay which was stunning and felt incredibly special, as well as the beautiful Todra Gorge walk which was off the beaten track and felt like something not a lot of tourists get to do. We also ate at local restaurants which were clearly hand-picked for their great menus and picturesque settings. We would not hesitate to recommend this trip to others. Overall, this is incredible value for money and a great way to see the country.

I really enjoyed this trip!! As a solo traveller you don’t need to worry - the group & guide will be close after the first day! Just be aware it is a driving/sightseeing holiday - we spent on average around 6 hours in a minibus each day. If you’re going in the summer months you should definitely take a strong handheld fan & a swimming costume (which isn’t included in the kit list). The accommodations were amazing (there is no air-con in the desert & also no hairdryers in the accommodations if you’re wondering), the pools were a welcome surprise! Breakfasts are incredible, lunches and dinners are not varied but tasty (you will spend around £10-£20 per lunch) as dinners are included. You also have to pay for drinks (£1.50) across the trip. I spent £150 with a few souvenirs included! You will also have to pay for one kasbah visit & the film studios - which are worth it but not included in the price. FYI you can take money out at the airport or at an ATM (only Marrakech accepted card payments). Overall, this is an amazing experience & worth the money.

Overall this trip was really good, with the Sahara being the unforgettable highlight. This trip however could be improved by some better attention to details. For one I recommend bringing more money than you think, even though breakfasts and dinners are included this does not include water on the trip, therefore we were spending most of our cash buying water every day which I did not account for. I would also recommend trying to break down your exchanged cash into smaller notes where possible, it was extremely difficult to buy anything outside marakesh as places did not take card and never had any change for larger notes. A final warning is that if you are going in August (+40 degrees) you will be spending 5 hours roughly on a minibus which in our case had very poor (basically zero) air conditioning, so I would recommend a mini hand fan. The kit list is also a bit confusing about luggage stating you need a medium Rucksack, this was not the case as I brought along a checked in suitcase which was fine.

The trip was excellent - well planned and well executed and the local staff were spot on with descriptions and explanations. Our guide Ibrahim was very knowledgeable and brought much more to the trip than merely facilitating a journey into the desert. The side trips were tailored to the ability of the group so we got to do a few more fun rambles up small ditches and down rocky banks. The riads were well chosen and the staff in all were very helpful with great suggestions of where to go in Marrakech/sh, printing out forgotten boarding plasses etc. Great trip and well executed - have been recommending it to friends since returning

We booked this trip and we were not disappointed. In fact, it exceeded both of our expectations!! Neither of us had been on an organised trip like this before and we are so glad we decided to do it with MBA. Everything from beginning to end was spot on from booking to getting updated information about the trip before we left to the trip itself! The Riads, hotels and Berber tent (in the desert) were great! All had WIFI, ensuite facilities and aircon (except in the desert). Most of the riads had a small plunge pool and all were all exceptionally clean and comfortable. Stops and walks were always tailored to our group and our tour guide Ibrahim, and driver Hassan, were just brilliant!

We were a group of 8 and the minibus was a good size so we could spread out. The journeys are long, but bearable as there are lots of stops along the way. We were really lucky with the group we were with as we all got on well and therefore there was lots of chat and laughter during the long rides. We felt that any more than 8 people in the group would perhaps have made the minibus feel rather cramped but it may be that for bigger groups a different (or more than one) vehicle may be used (maybe something to ask when booking?)

We had two solo travellers in our group but within minutes we had all become friends and they seemed very comfortable and well integrated in the group. We both felt that, should we ever want to travel solo, this company would be ideal to go with as everything was brilliantly organised and we always felt safe and well looked after.

Some tips: bring swimwear as there are small plunge pools at most locations. For the majority of the time, we were most comfortable in long thin trousers and cotton shirts. Bring a hat as the sun is very hot at times (a small battery operated fan wouldn’t go amiss in the 40 degree heat in the desert). Trainers are good enough so you don’t need walking boots. We also brought our own head scarfs for our time in the desert (protection from sun and sand if its windy) but there’s an opportunity to buy local scarfs from around £10 to £20 on the way. We used a European adapter plug and there were plenty of opportunities to charge phones etc wherever we stayed. The minibus also had charging points by the seats.

The camel ride into the desert was fantastic - all camels very well behaved and accommodating. There is an option to camel ride, 4x4 or quad bike back out the desert after your stay. We opted to take the quad bike option which was brilliant fun! The camels and 4x4 truck are included in the holiday price but the quads was an extra cost. That said it was only 450DH each (£37 at the current exchange rate) and was well worth the money!!

You can pay by card in many places but the local restaurants in the smaller villages prefer cash so make sure you have some with you at all times. There are opportunities to visit ATMs throughout the trip and your guide is great at letting you know when you have the opportunity to do this - but do just ask anyway so they can plan this into a stop.

We took out local currency at the airport (the exchange was 1DH/0.86p when we went) and we found that 2000DH (around £160) was enough for both of us to buy lunches for the three days we were travelling outside of Marrakech. Lunch, with a drink, was about 120DH (about £10) each on average. We also each gave our guide 200DH (about £16) on arrival as he took care of buying us bottled water and also tipping at the local rest stops and cafes/restaurants. You will obviously need more cash if you are keen to buy souvenirs in the villages. That said many of the lunch stops did take card, however it is best to have cash when you are not in the main towns as this may not always be an option.

If you are partial to a glass of wine or gin and tonic with dinner, be aware that none of the places outside the main city supply alcohol. So, talk to your guide who will let you know where you can buy alcohol to take with you. The Riads and hotels we stayed in were very accepting of BYO but it is always good to check with your guide that this is the case in all places as it is a Muslim country.

Have a great trip - you wont regret it!!

Kate and Kirstin

Amazing trip which I would highly recommend. The absolute highlight was the Sahara. Houssaine and Abdul were incredible guides. Just be aware the time driving is a lot more than advertised on the website, but there are regular breaks and stops.

I just came back from this trip and I had the most amazing experience. Yes, you spend a lot of time in the mini bus but there are also a lot of stops along the way. It does take 400km to get to the Sahara and 400km back to Marrakech but this is what needs to be done to take you to the camp. The scenery along the way is worth it and the Sahara experience is worth every mile on the road. Ait Benhaddou and the gorges are incredible too.

We had a really great group and the guide Hussein and the driver Abdul went out their way to accommodate everyone and make this trip the best it could be. I am really grateful. This is more of a leisure trip, or even road trip, than an active one so don’t expect much action (the most we’ve done was climb up to the fort in Ait Benhaddou, which is quite a lot of steps but you don’t need to do it - it’s super worth it if you can though).

The riads and hotels go from basics to awesome, depending on where you stay but they are all reasonably good. Camping in the desert is more like glamping - hot showers, even wifi, and proper beds. Food in the countryside can be quite disappointing - tagines in Morocco are not the same as we know as Moroccan food internationally, they can be quite bland.

As a woman, I felt like the dress code was a lot less strict than most of us expected: vests are fine, even shorts are ok if you can handle men’s attention. Having said that, Marrakech is very safe and I felt safe walking on my own. Take a scarf, which can be used for covering up when needed and as a turban in the desert.

You can find bottled spring water everywhere, so don’t worry about that. I would recommend she-wees for the ladies to be used in some road toilets (you can find them on Amazon) and headphones for the car journey. Also, remember you can’t take money out of Morocco. I exchanged £150 for the entire trip in the airport and had enough money for food, tips and a few items from the souks In Marrakech.

The countryside of Morocco is extremely poor and you will see a lot of stray animals and animals been used for transport or entertainment. I felt very sorry for them, even our camels, but remember this is the way they live, animals are currency there and they need them to get by.

Overall, Morocco is a beautiful country, the people are really nice and the views are just breathtaking. Just enjoy the ride, enjoy the views, you will have an amazing time.

The trip was absolutely phenomenal and exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we booked, everything went smoothly and effortlessly. The team at Aztat Treks made us feel at home throughout our journey.

Marrakech, with its vibrant and bustling atmosphere, was an absolute delight to explore. Every corner we turned revealed something new and exciting. We stayed at Riad View Point, where the folks (and especially Assia) were super welcoming and helpful, providing us with great tips for the city, and cooking the most delicious dinner and breakfast!

On our way to the desert, our guide Houssain and our driver Ahmed were absolute stars, providing us with a wealth of knowledge and making us feel comfortable in unfamiliar surroundings. We really can't recommend them enough!

The camel ride was an unforgettable experience, filled with a surreal sense of wonder and the cutest animals you can imagine!

However, my real highlight of the trip was the awe-inspiring Todra Gorges. The sheer beauty of the place left me speechless — it was as if I was wearing sunglasses with a breathtaking picture glued on them, but it was all real!

While we were at Aït Benhaddou, I really felt the timelessness of the place. I was looking at the sheer vastness at sunset, enjoying the breeze, and imagining how people were surviving in this place where water is scarce for thousands of years.

We really enjoyed the trip itinerary, although, have in mind, there was more driving involved than we expected — prepare to wake up early and spend quite some time in the minibus. It’s definitely worth it though.

Thanks to the team, Morocco has truly captured our hearts, and we cannot wait to return for more extraordinary adventures.

A great introduction to Marakesh, the desert and the huge variety inbetween. It takes quite a lot of time to get to the desert but it's worth it!

A good introduction to Morocco, but the drives are much longer than shown. You are travelling for around 9-10 hours every day with only about 1.5 hours of activities, either in the evening or split over the day, for example the gorge ‘hike’ was actually a fifteen minute stroll. Highlights were the camel trek and visit to the desert film studio.