4 Days / 3 Nights Sahara Experience

Customer Reviews

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  Catharina

  · October 9th, 2023
  I recently returned from a fabulous tour with Morocco Joy.....4days/3 nights Sahara Experience. Never having travelled solo before, I was a little concerned about this new experience. I needn't have worried at all. Ali put me at ease from the first moment I got in his van. He was very knowledgeable and did everything he could to make my tour the tour of a lifetime. He even went so far as to help me take photos of a toy my young granddaughter asked me to bring with me and take photos of as we traveled around the country. We were in fits of laughter when Ali tried to teach the doll how to drive. My granddaughter and I will never forget this trip! Thanks, Ali.
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  Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review

  Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Catharina! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. It means a lot to our team to know that our efforts are appreciated. Your kind words about the tour guide Ali are truly... Show more
  Trip date: September 2023
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  Andreas

  · September 14th, 2023
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  Although I had a cold the whole time, Ali, our local guide, was able to share an excellent experience with me. He patiently answered all questions and was always friendly and approachable. The accommodations were good according to the cost and left nothing to be desired.
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  We are so glad that you had a great time with Ali! Hope you get well soon.
  Trip date: September 2023
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  Mauricio

  · September 10th, 2023
  My tour with Ali and the Morocco Joy Travel company was incredible. Ali was professional throughout the entire trip and even let me upgrade my rooms on multiple nights when some difficulties arose. He was very accommodating. He was also an amazing driver and a source of so much knowledge of Moroccan and Berber history that he shared with us throughout our trip. 10/10. Highly recommend.
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  Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review

  Hi Estrella, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that you felt your tour was well guided and you enjoyed the touring aspect. We look forward to welcoming you on another one of our tours very soon. All the best,... Show more
  Trip date: September 2023
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  Rhiannon

  · September 7th, 2023
  Absolutely perfect trip with memories I'll never forget. If you are looking for a trip to experience the Atlas Mountains and areas of the desert this is the one for you!! It is incredibly organised with a well thought out itinerary, visited some absolute gems of Morocco and learnt so much about the country. Ali and the rest of his team are Moroccan stars, they are knowledgeable, friendly, funny and bring the culture and history alive, the perfect hosts. The Sahara experience is out of this world from the camel trek to stars and sky, the sunrise and relaxing on the dunes. Like all of these trips there are some days with a lot of driving but they are broken up with photo stops and little stop to see points of interest. The accommodation is all comfortable with friendly staff and good food. I glad I ended up booking with Morocco Joy, would use them for any return travel and would recommend them to anyone. My advice for anyone is book and the trip will be one you will never forget.
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  Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review

  Hello Rhiannon, Welcome home! Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback on your trip with Ali. We are fortunate to have amazing local leaders working for us and so glad to hear that Ali was no exception. Looking forward to welcoming... Show more
  
  Trip date: September 2023
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  Melanie

  · August 11th, 2023
  I submitted my first review before it was finished - Ali from Morocco Joy was a wonderful guide, so helpful and knowledgeable about the history of Morocco. We were travelling as a family of five, 2 adults, 3 kids aged 17,15 and 12 , and he was great at chatting with all of us and keeping the kids interested. The tour was amazing. The first day we drove from Marrakech through the high pass in the Atlas Mountains, visited a Berber village and had mint tea with the locals and learned so much about their way of life, stopped in Ouazarzate for a lovely lunch, then went on to visit an ancient kasbah (very interesting tour brought to life by the tour guide there), then drove through the lush Dades valley to a beautiful hidden hotel where we had a gourmet 4 course dinner on the terrace. We were also able to have a swim in the outdoor pool in the morning before breakfast. That hotel was such a treat! Day 2 we went further into the Dades gorge, unbelievable views, then on to the stunning Todra Gorge, before heading out towards the desert, stopping for headscarves, a traditional costume photo opportunity and lunch en route. The desert experience started with a swim in a lovely outdoor pool to cool down our body temp (bearing in mind it is August and well over 40 degrees C in the desert. We then got on our camels early evening and rode out into the Sahara for a unforgettable experience including sand boarding and standing up on our camels (!), returning to the Berber camp when it got dark for a good meal. The tents are basic but comfortable, the camp was very nice and there was a toilet and shower block there too. After the meal, the Berber camp guides entertained us with traditional drumming. It was very hot in the tents - again to be expected in August - in fact, some people slept outside. We got up around 6am so we could walk up the dunes to see the sunrise - despite being a bit hazy, it was worth it and we got amazing photos of the dunes. Day 3 - after breakfast and showers at the Berber camp, we set off again with Ali, visiting a large souk on market day in a local town (so much nicer to visit with Ali than wander around the Marrakesh souks without a guide!) and then drove through the palm tree valleys back to Ouazarzate, where we were staying the night. The riad hotel was clean and comfortable and had a small indoor pool which was very welcome after our travels. We had a nice evening meal there - as there were 5 of us we were able to order 5 different Moroccan dishes (tagines, pastilles, coucous) so we could share and taste a bit of everything. Day 4 - first stop Atlas studios on the outskirts of Ouazarzate, this is where films such as Gladiator and Ben Hue were filmed. We had a great tour of the film sets with another very knowledgeable guide. We also shot a mini film on the Cleopatra set on the phone of one of our tour group, so now everyone in the group has that as a fun souvenir of the visit! It was optional to visit the studios but it was a great tour so I would recommend doing this as an extra - definitely fun for the family. We then went on with Ali to Ait Benhaddou - again the scene of Gladiator, Game of Thrones etc- a spectacular kasbah. Ali suggested we climb up a hill just beside the kasbah to get the best views and photos, which was a great idea. He also had lots to tell us about the history of Benhaddou. After this vsiit, we headed back to Marrakesh via another very scenic route to the high pass through the Atlas Mountains. I would definitely recommend Morocco Joy - it’s a a family run company, we immediately felt so comfortable with Ali, he’s a very cool, chilled out guy, he took great care of us, he was fun to travel with, letting the kids choose songs on Spotify in the car, stopping at the best photo spots and taking photos of our family - which is fab as we usually don’t get photos of all 5 of us. He taught us so much about Morocco, the Berbers, the history of the country and its culture. His English is excellent. I do not think we could have found a better tour or guide. We’d love to go on another Morocco Joy tour soon!
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  Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review

  Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Melanie! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. It means a lot to our team to know that our efforts are appreciated. Your kind words about the tour guide Ali are truly... Show more
  
  Trip date: August 2023
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  Melanie

  · August 11th, 2023
  Just back in Marrakesh after an amazing trip with Morocco Joy. Ali picked us up from our riad in the morning in his very clean comfortable air conditioned van and from that moment it was a wonderful experience. Ali is a great guy, so helpful and extremely knowledgable about Morocco and its history.
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  Trip date: August 2023
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  Mei

  · May 11th, 2023
  While we were in we went on a 4 days Safari from Marrakesh to the Sahara desert. We were picked up by Hamid a wonderful chap that took us everywhere. As we were the only people with , he was knowledgeable and called us AïChai & Ali Baba. It was a wonderful which we will never nor Hamid who we are in touch with today.
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  Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review

  Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and it motivates us to continue delivering top-notch service. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
  
  Trip date: April 2023
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  Emily

  · April 7th, 2023
  Just got back from the Sahara Experience tour and have had the best time in Morocco! Everything was well planned but with flexibility. All of our hotels were lovely and we enjoyed all the salad and fruit on offer everywhere. There is a lot of driving on this tour but you stop at so many cool little spots on the way and its so worth it to reach the desert. The Sahara camel ride and sitting on the dunes at sunset is a total bucket list moment! We had to keep telling ourselves it was real! Our guide Ali was super lovely, a good laugh and really knowledgeable. He made us feel totally at ease and we appreciate all the effort he went to, especially during the late nights and early mornings of Ramadam! We were very sad to say goodbye to him at the end :) Overall I would 100% recommend that if you choose to visit Morocco, go with Morocco Joy Travel! You will not regret it!
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  Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review

  Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. It means a lot to our team to know that our efforts are appreciated. Your kind words about the tour guide Ali are truly motivate us to... Show more
  
  Trip date: April 2023
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  Lance

  · March 29th, 2023
  I recently had the pleasure of taking The 4 Days And 3 Nights Sahara Experience and Camel Trek into the Sahara and it was truly an experience of a lifetime! My tour guide, Said, was absolutely amazing and I can confidently say that he was one of the best tour guides I've ever had! The tour started in Marrakech and we began a scenic drive through the Moroccan countryside stopping at various sites along the way to the Sahara desert. The views were absolutely breathtaking! After two days of driving, we arrived in Merzouga where the camel trek into the Sahara desert began. This was definitely the highlight of the trip for me. Riding on the back of a camel through the sand dunes and spending the night in a desert camp under stars in the Sahara desert was a truly unforgettable experience. Not to mention, the Sahara sunsets were incredible! On the way back to Marrakech, another highlight was Ait Ben Haddou. It's an ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's also where some scenes from the movie Gladiator were filmed. Overall, I can't recommend this tour enough. Said was an excellent tour guide and the entire experience was truly unforgettable. If you're looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Morocco, this tour is definitely the way to go!
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  Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review

  Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and it motivates us to continue delivering top-notch service. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
  
  Trip date: March 2023
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  Andreas

  · February 20th, 2023
  How can I put all these amazing moments only in five sentences! What I can for sure tell you is that Ali is a man of trust, integrity, realbility and knows his country like the back of his hand. So much laugh, so much we learned about Morocco and so many amazing places he took us to. Ali combines the sweetness and kindness of his people coming from the desert with high professionalism. If you want to get to know Morocco, do not miss a trip with Ali! (Five stars is the minumum he should get!)
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  Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review

  Varvara and Andreas, Its been a top 10 trips Ali had in his career ! stuck in the snow for half day, and making a Plan B which ended up o unforgettable experience was the highlight of our trip together. Thank you for being adventurous, and thank you for... Show more
  Trip date: February 2023