An Unforgettable Trip - It was the most wonderful trip I could have done in my week's holiday. Day1 we left early visit Ait Ben Hadou and the Todra Gorge. . The film studio in Quarzazete. Stayed in Kasbah Tussna which was excellent. Day 2 was visiting the town of Tinghir, walked in the valley. Learnt about the Berber culture and carpet waving. Right in time at Merzhouga for the camel ride and the stunning sunset. And settling in some Glamping. We also had the full moon that night where the desert was beautiful. Couldn't resist walking at night into the desert but stayed close to the camp. Had a meal which they unfortunately got the numbers of vegetarians wrong. Did some sand surfing in the morning before the looong drive back. Would advice a four day trip to break the long drive back. A very big thanks to our guide and driver Hussene and the lads at the camp.

Highlight of my solo travels - Highlight of my travels around Morocco. Hassan our guide was amazing, full of fun and kindness. As a solo female traveller I never felt alone and met beautiful people on the trip. Travelling over the the Atlas mountains was breathtaking and there was lots of stops for photos, the bathroom and food so the journey didn't feel so long. There were some tourist stops where we were introduced to the plants and agriculture in a Moroccan village which was fascinating and also locals trying to sell their wares which was all part of the experience. The accommodation was excellent and I have posted photos of my room, the food in the hotel was also really tasty and the staff so welcoming and friendly. When we arrived at the desert we travelled to our accommodation over the sand dunes on camel, what a wonderful experience I felt like Lawrence of Arabia or a connection to a time gone by. The tents we stayed in were warm and huge with ensuite shower and toilet and electricity. Again the food was great and in the evening we sat around a firepit underneath the vast sky and bright stars listening to the guys play morroccan tunes and dancing, Hassan our guide was also playing instruments, singing and getting us all in the mood for a dance around the fire, his vibes are happy vibes and a pleasure to be around. From the accommodation we climbed into 4x4s and sped up and down the dunes, it was so much fun and delivered back to the tour bus exhilarated and ready to begin the drive back to Marrakech. I recall the tour with wonder and affection and would recommend 100%. Next time I would go for longer, there's a lot to see in 3 days. The weather in November was quite chilly at night so pack something warm and if you want alcohol stock up from the shop enroute as the accommodation does not sell alcohol but it's fine to bring your own. Definitely worth the money, book and enjoy.

Must see - The best trip we had in Morocco. You can see all the country on your way.You can meet the small towns and people who live there. It's a different world than Marrakesh. The best time we spent. And the best photos we took.

Beautiful desert - The desert is beautiful and worth the long drive from Marrakesh, especially if you haven't been to a desert before. I'd advise against going from June to August though, if it can be avoided, because of the heat. Plus, the summer months are supposed to be the time of year when you're more likely to encounter snakes and scorpions in these regions of Morocco. We travelled in mid-June and the heat was bearable, but certainly not pleasant (around 38 degrees). I saw no snakes, though I did see one scorpion in our camp at night. The staff removed it from the premises of the camp and nobody got stung. Needless to say, I didn't get much sleep that night.

Experience - We went on a 3day trip from RAK to Merzouga desert. It was being more on the road but the night in the desert was worth it. First night we stayed in one of two option hotels(it was quite cold, for additional price you could get AC remote control 😁)-the receptionist was quite severe; the dinner was simple but nice. We stayed in the dining area because it was the warmest place in hotel due to the fireplace till we got asked to leave it(around10pm). The day after was on the road again. In the afternoon we arrived to Et Taous we were greeted with maroccan tea and some fruits and then assigned with camels. It was a great ride(approx 1-2h) to the camp. On the way we experienced most beautiful sunset over the dunes. We arrived to the camp and were greeted by bedouins, tea and songs. We had an amazing food for dinner. And after that the "party" singing and dancing around the fireplace. Count that in December it gets cold in the night, and we preferred to stay by the fireplace till we finished all the wood 😁 It was approximately +3 celsius. In the morning we got up while it was still dark and rode back to El Taous, we also experienced the most beautiful sunrise as all the colors were unfolding from the dark. After we drove all the way back to Marrakesh and got back by very late evening. We met amazing people and made friends, we met amazing desert bomads and listened to their stories. Its was a great experience. Maybe better period to travel when it is a little bit warmer at night. During the day it was a perfect temperature ~+20/22 but we were on the road in the warmest. On the way to Merzouga in 1st and 2nd day we visited several places, from local people homes, to carpet weavers, and scenic views over the hills.