Morocco Trip Review, Sahara Desert, Berber Villages History & Culture, Local Cuisine, Skoura Riad Stay, Dades Gorge

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Susan C.

10.14.2019

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Which Country (Countries) did you visit on this trip?

Morocco

Your overall comments on the trip and the travel company:

The trip was a dream from pick up in Fes to drop off 5 days later in Marrakech. Our driver was a delight and very knowledgeable. The van -- a Mercedes-- was super comfortable, and our driver kept us supplied with snacks and water. The roads were often challenging and he drove expertly. We always felt safe and well taken care of. The sites -- particularly the Sahara -- are stunning, and the accomodations were superb. From first communication, our travel designer and her travel team colleagues were wonderful. We had fabulous weather throughout. This would be a hard trip in the summer heat.

What were the most enjoyable or memorable parts of your trip?

The gorges were dramatic, the kasbahs evocative, the routes awesome. The two days in the Sahara desert were by far the most glorious, from the visit with the Berber villagers to the overnight at the desert camp. We will never forget it. We we're fortunate that our driver is a proud Berber, as we were able to learn a lot about Berber history, customs, language, alphabet, etc., which really enhanced this particular trip.
Needless to say, we loved the food throughout and we must specially recognize the chef at our hotel in Dades Gorge. His meal qualifies for at least one Michelin star, in our opinion. Absolutely world class.
Also, the riad in Skoura, was unbelievably wonderful. Future travellers should plan to spend an extra day there. Great food and extensive, beautiful grounds with a spectacular pool, sports for children, two goats, two donkeys, a horse and several resident cats, all well fed and shiny!

If you could take your trip again, what would you do differently?

We were happy we stayed two nights in the desert area ...the first in a riad to recuperate from the long drive and the second in the camp. Next time we will stay 3, 2 of which will be at the desert camp doing nothing during the full day there but sitting and watching the light change over the dunes. We'll also plan it so we are there with no moon. The nearly-full moon was gorgeous, but prevented star-gazing!
Our only complaint -- an alert, really -- is that the motorcycles and dune buggies were a terrible blight. They should be restricted to an area away from the camps and the camelback routes to them.
Travellers should also understand that the drives from Fes to the desert, and from Skoura to Marrakech, are unavoidably long. We advise building in a little rest time at the end of both before leaping into the next activity. Morocco is to be savoured, not gulped down!

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