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97 Reviews

4.4 out of 5

Paul Davies

Reviewed November 2014

Atlas Panorama

This holiday is a good combination of the hustle and bustle of Marrakech and the peace and tranquility of the High Atlas Mountains.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were many - the like minded people we met on the trip, living in a mountain village, the amazing tasting food that was freshly prepared for us there, experiencing a hammam.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hassan was what we have come to expect from a leader of an Exodus holiday. He is experienced, knowledgable and good fun to be with. A big thank you to him.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We went in November and on the first days walk we experienced extremely heavy rain. Don't forget your waterproofs - you may need them!

Suzanne Creighton-Kellly

Reviewed September 2014

Atlas Panorama

Everything on this holiday was as described in the itinerary, from pick up to drop off. The only surprises surpassed my expectations.

Most Inspirational Moment

The most heart warming time was giggling with the two Moroccan women in the Hamman, whilst being scrubbed from head to foot. My skin still feels amazing and it was really good to have contact with local women and feel as though I was contributing to the the community, in a very small way. Of course the views and the walks, even in the heat, were amazing and exceptionally well paced by our expert guide, Hassan, who was always full of good humour, imparting local knowledge and answering our many questions.

Thoughts on Group Leader

As above.. Hassan looked after everyone, ensuring that we all had a great time, an honourable person.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Check the temperatures carefully, before booking! Just as in France, vegetarian, let alone vegan cuisine is somewhat underdeveloped....take protein bars !!

Mark Crawford

Reviewed July 2014

Atlas Panorama

A very good well run holiday. Good mix of city and walking in the mountains

Most Inspirational Moment

Lunch at the high pass after a long walk.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very experienced and took the whole group's needs into account

Advice for Potential Travellers

It can be chilly in March and we had snow in the mountains one night. Take a spare fleece.

Dennis McWilliams

Reviewed July 2014

Peaks and Valleys of the Atlas June/July 2014

I can recommend this trek. It was my first trek and my first time camping for over 55 years. I found the whole experience a bit of a challenge at times but great fun, and a wonderful experience. The pace was fine. I was rarely out of breath. None of us suffered any altitude problems. The guide was superb in every way, as were his assistant, cook, and muleteers. The group were excellent company and supportive of each other. The food was great.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were many, but on reflection it was probably one night during Ramadan hearing one of the muleteers making the evening call to prayers which echoed around the mountains, probably unheard by any but ourselves.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Superb, Professional and thoughtful but really friendly and good company. Another highlight was talking as a group with him after evening meal about Berber and Moroccan history and culture and beliefs.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We travelled in late June and early July. but there was never any problem with heat, even though the days were sunny with clear blue skies. Usually we walked early to avoid too much time exposed to the sun. It was hotter in Marrakech of course. Do take at least one walking pole. I used just the one.

Abby Willcox

Reviewed June 2014

Amazing trip

This was one of the best holidays I have ever been on. So well organised and a lovely group of people as well as getting to experience the wonders of Morocco. It was a fantastic and varied country with very friendly people.

Most Inspirational Moment

No one moment in particular, I enjoyed every part of this trip but completing the (optional) 20 mile hike on the last day of trekking was pretty amazing and felt like such an accomplishment. I'm so glad that the whole group of 13 were up for doing the long trek. The Atlas mountains in March were so green and the terrain so varied that the mountains looked different across the course of any trek we went on, which was unexpected. The stars at night are also fantastic. Having lunch freshly cooked for us in the middle of the mountains was an unexpected treat.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hassan was a lovely, kind leader. He was quite a quiet man but with a great sense of humour. He was also able to keep our group of 13 in order without being overly bossy, so as the whole trip ran smoothly without anyone taking ages to get ready and holding the group up.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just go on this trip! Don't find excuses not to for ages like I did. The description for this trip does not do it justice, the gite is not nearly so basic as described and was in fact a lovely place to stay with a beautiful sun terrace where we sat and had mint tea and biscuits after each trek. In March it gets quite chilly in the evening so take plenty of warm jumpers but I was far too hot sleeping in my 3 season sleeping bag. You do not need to take pillows as the gite has loads of them as well as lots of thick blankets. The villagers are very friendly and will respond happily if you say 'bonjour' to them.

Jenny Scotcher

Reviewed May 2014

Atlas Panorama

Fantastic mountain views, great company, plenty of tasty food and a superb guide!

Most Inspirational Moment

I was by no means as fit as I should have been for the steeper parts of the walks, but that made simply completing them inspirational, even if only inspired to come home and get fit for next time! Reaching our summits to look down at the views stretching out below us was brilliant and made me feel so good!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hassan is just such a lovely man. He answered all our questions - very knowledgeable - and was good-humoured throughout the week, whether guiding us through the mountains or serving us our meals. He could have easily run all of the routes we walked - he was so fit and knew the paths and terrain like the back of his hand - but he kept a relaxed pace in the heat and on the steeper parts, so that even for me (the constantly out-of-breath one!) it was an enjoyable challenge!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't forget the toilet roll - you will need it at the gite and sun-screen too. There was plenty of refrigerated bottled water to buy at the gite. I know it's recommended to use water tablets to help prevent masses of empty plastic bottles piling up in landfills but I heard other travellers had suffered bad stomachs from treated tap water - treated water is better than no water but it's not guaranteed to keep the bugs at bay. If you are conscious about helping with recycling save some room in your kit bag to bring some plastic home!

Reviewed April 2014

Great time in the Atlas Mountains

Exodus came up trumps for my spur of the moment trip to the mountains. Walking in high valleys and hills was well paced, not strenuous (I am in my early 70’s) , and enjoyable. The food and accommodation were both fine. The group was amazingly good company and friendly. Down time in Marrakech was a good mixture of organised visits and free time to spend in the souk and cafes and gardens.

Most Inspirational Moment

Sitting with the group and our guide round a carpet enjoying mint tea and tagine and bread 3000 metres up in the hills after a full morning's walk up from the gite.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Great company, very friendly, intelligent, and highly professional in a pleasant way.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Give this trip a try.

Reviewed February 2014

ATLAS PANORAMA

I was impressed by Exodus the moment I started the booking process. Someone rang me to tell me about the holiday, and travel arrangements were made to suit me at the end of the trip. The guides were great, particularly Hassan, our mountain guide and group leader.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking in the multi-coloured mountains of the High Atlas was breathtaking, especially when we came across herds of sheep and goats making their way to pasture.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I thought Hassan was a great group leader, calm, experienced, authoritative, sociable and fun.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You really do need all those cold weather clothes if you are travelling in the winter. Although Marrakesh is warm during the day, when the sun goes down it gets quite chilly - a fleece is really handy both for the mountains and the town. The gite is really chilly in the evenings until the fire is turned on.

Reviewed February 2014

ATLAS PANORAMA

Very good trip, excellent information beforehand.Trip could include a little more walking, in total 2 days of 5 km and 3 longer days was a bit less than I expected, certainly with one of the days being only half a day.Gite is excellent in catering and not nearly as basic as expected.

Most Inspirational Moment

Being on top of the Panorama and playing card games at night in the gite.The food!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Guide (Hassan) was very good, clear instructions, not overly present but allways available and very kind.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring warm clothes in winter, also expect snow and rain. Trip notes are a little optimistic in that sense.

Reviewed January 2014

ATLAS PANORAMA

This was my second time on this trip, previously went on own in Oct 2011. It was as good as I remembered. Hassan and Mohammed seemed much the same. Weather was a bit cooler, some snow but no rain this time.

Most Inspirational Moment

Meeting new people and walking in the mountains.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a few books and 'games' for the evenings in the Gite. If weather is poor might be spending time there.Weather definitly variable in the mountains.

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