Holiday Reviews
We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same trip can have different views!
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Family tour to Morocco, independent reviews
 Reviewed 18 Feb 2008 by Sibyl Ruth |  |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
A terrific thunderstorm before dawn in Tazzarine, while sleeping in a Berber style tent. It was the first time for four months that the town had had any rain. In the morning there were hailstorms outside our tent, and flash flooding in what had been a dry river bed.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Although there are opportunities to sit and admire the scenery, you need quite a lot of energy to make the most of the week.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes, in the sense that we had Moroccan rather than European guides. And also in that the money we spent while travelling around helped local businesses and traders. But I was aware that there we were surrounded by poverty and our presence could do little to transform the lives of the least privileged people.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
My husband, my daughter and I all had a wonderful time. It was really good for my daughter in particular to visit an Islamic country. (She has Muslim schoolfriends.) Hearing French spoken also helped her to realise that there are real advantages in learning to speak another language.
My husband and I found Moroccan people very friendly. The desert and mountain landscapes are spectacular. And Marrakech is an extraordinary city.
| Reviewed 27 Apr 2009 by Ferne Mele | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Camping out in the desert, and our tea party on a dune at sunset.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Pack very lightly, but be prepared for different kinds of weather.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
I feel we did little harm to the environment and we contributed somewhat to the local economies.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent, and we all loved our knowledgeable, kid-friendly guide Noureddine.
| Reviewed 9 Nov 2008 by Kathryn Bohrson | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Riding camels in the desert. Walking through the souks of Marakesh.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
It can be cooler and wetter than you would guess in October. Your Berber tent will probably leak. Check your tarp and be careful where you place your gear. Be prepared for motion sickness - erratic driving and winding mountain roads.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Benefited local people - only slightly. Minimized impact - somewhat. Still lots of fossil fuels consumed and lots of plastic water bottles generated.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Good. We were working with a very tight window for a tour and this fit our schedule perfectly. Accommodations and meals were OK. In general though, we would prefer to travel a little less frequently and book a higher end tour.
| Reviewed 7 Apr 2008 by Caroline Miskin | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Highlight was the camel riding and camping in the desert.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Consider the flights carefully - the standard flights offered with the trip had some of the group arriving at 1am and having to meet at 8am the next morning ready to go. They also had a 5 hour wait in Casablanca on the way back as the flights were not direct. Those of us who arranged our own flights got on much better even though we had to make our own way to Ouarzazate from Marrakech. If you really want to see Marrakech consider adding on a day as 1 day was not really enough. Be prepared for a lot of confusion over tips. Make sure you take out enough cash in Ouarzazate to last you until Marrakech.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very good - we loved all the things we did. Would have liked a more characterful hotel in Marrakech.
| Reviewed 2 Nov 2006 by Sarah James | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Seeing the Milky Way and shooting stars for the 1st time ever whilst in the Sahara.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Buy some duty free booze to take in! Make sure the bank gives you small notes; it was really difficult getting change from almost everywhere even with a 50 Riad note. Don't go out in Marrakech after 6pm if female & under 50. (Simply horrible place - we were followed, threatened and groped even with men in the party and children in tow).
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Certainly brought cash into the country and some employment. Didn't realise quite how much tipping we'd need to do.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Overall *** (because of the horrible atmosphere in Marrakech, really soured the holiday).