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Morocco activity holiday

COUNTRY:
Morocco
LOCATION:
Atlas Mountains
HOLIDAY TYPE:
A small group adventure
DEPARTURES:
2012: 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 1 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct
2013: 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 18 May, 8 Jun, 29 Jun
PRICE:
From £650 (9 days) excluding flights
MORE INFO:
We can arrange flights from the UK.
VOUCHERS:
Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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Morocco activity holiday

Morocco activity holiday

Small group adventure holiday
This is a 'small group adventure' - on our group trips you'll be with a maximum of 11 like minded travellers and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends it's good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting people from other parts of the world as well as seeing new places!

Because of our small group size, we're able to guarantee departures for all of our trips. Once you have booked and paid your deposit, your trip is guaranteed to go!

How this holiday makes a difference

On this short trip through Morocco, you will have the chance to experience the best of Morocco’s active pursuits, while really getting to know the people and making a difference to various communities. In Imlil in the High Atlas Mountains, we will stay with a local family and learn about life in the mountains. There is a chance for women to have henna, a regional art form, done on them and later in the evening there is an opportunity to see some locals perform traditional music. While staying in the Dades Gorge, we spend a night in a nomad’s tent, learning about the Berber way of life and enjoying some fine Berber drumming and dancing.

Morocco is well known for its food and we have the opportunity to sample the best on offer by participating in a cooking demonstration of couscous and tajine at our friend, Houssein's home. We believe it's the best couscous in Morocco and combined with the pleasant company of Houssein and his family, it is one of the hidden highlights of our journey.

Either at the start or end of our journey in Marrakech, you will also have the chance to visit SPANA - an animal hospital that cares for hurt or sick animals from the local area. Donations are most welcome to assist them to continue to provide their services.

Wherever possible, we contract local indigenous suppliers and assist them to improve the quality of their services. By booking this tour, you'll be helping us to support Moroccan service providers, artists and performers, small businesses, van owners and other poor people in communities throughout Morocco. We use local freelance guides with wide experience and knowledge of cultural traditions and an ability to interpret the cultural heritage of the people in the places visited. For this tour, you'll have several different guides from various provinces of Morocco.

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Morocco activity holiday

Morocco activity holiday

Reviewed 05 Jul 2010 by Ian Taylor4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


What a memorable holiday, one I will never forget, a real life experience. My guide Mohamed was absolutely fantastic. He took the time to tell me about the local cultures, showing me some magical places and lovely people. I will tell everybody about responsible travel and the work they do. I would recommend they use them and would highly recommend they use Mohamed as there guide. Many thanks to you and Mohamed for a wonderful holiday. There were too many great days to mention.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Just to enjoy the time and the experience, its one you will never forget

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


It benefits the local economy, and by using local transport where possible causes minimum impact on the environment

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Absolutely fantastic, everything from day one with Mohamed was first class.

Reviewed 22 Nov 2009 by Anja Richter5 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Many memorable experiences, overnight stay in caves with a Nomad family, interactive drumming sessions with the local hotel staff, rock climbing.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


This trip is not for you if you don't enjoy the many activities on the trip. I went in November and was concerned that it might be very cold in the mountains, but was positively surprised, as our mountain gite had warm showers and even a hammam. As the trip is quite short, you could consider having some extra days at the end to explore either the desert or towns other than Marrakech, e.g. Essaouira by yourself.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Yes, the tour guide also made sure to explain the responsible travel concept and how it was applied on this trip.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


It was an excellent trip, with fantastic fellow travellers and an experienced and dedicated tour guide. The locals (especially outside of Marrakech) were very welcoming

Reviewed 27 May 2008 by Jessica Mitchell4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


The bike ride was a challenge, but well worth it for the stunning views. Loved the walk in Dades gorge too, and seeing the eagle on the high atlas walk was a real moment!

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


It’s good to prepare in advance if you need to get fit for this trip. Have plenty of small change at all times. Tipping is part of the culture in morocco.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Yes, in many ways. The operator also worked closely with the local guides and hosts to help set themselves up.
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