The TRUTH about the 3 Day Tour from MARRAKECH to the SAHARA DESERT (Merzouga) - IS IT WORTH IT?
403K views · Jun 14, 2022 · Travel & Events
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@ChrisKermis · 3 years ago (edited) · pinned
A few people asked for the details of the company I used and how to book. I simply booked it through my riad in Marrakech, but I have since had contact with the driver on my tour. His name is Redaouane Aitelmahjoub and is happy to be contacted directly on WhatsApp +212671530534.<br><br>I've also been asked the time of year that I went, It was mid to late May.<br><br>As I say in my video, overall I think it's a good experience and good value, and I do recommend Redaouane.
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@romlein · 3 years ago
No BS. No sensationalism. This is perfect. Thank you for your genuine thoughts!
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@suspicious-gnome · 2 years ago
He's not complaining, people... He's giving his honest opinion of his experience. I think he's genuinely lovely!
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@stj53 · 3 years ago (edited)
A night in the Sahara, under the stars, hearing the wind blow past your tent, and then delicious breakfast in the morning is one of life's great experiences. I've done it twice and hope, Inshallah, to do it with my grandson in a few years.<br>Also, I do this experience on a southern loop from Fez, to the desert, and back around to Marrakech. There are wonderful places to stay the nights before and after the desert, and you're seeing new ground and places instead of backtracking.
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@PG.1063 · 4 years ago
I think for €12 a 3 course meal in the middle of nowhere is a deal no matter how you look at it. It is pretty annoying to see tourists that make 25 times the average salary of a Moroccan complain about the price of a tour meal. Other than that comment pretty informative video and great captures. Straight to the point.
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@Boug0014 · 3 years ago (edited)
I’m Moroccan living in the US and I have done a tour driving from Casa to Merzouga then ouarzazat then Marrakech then back to Casablanca. I did the full trip in 5/6 days. I think seeing the other side of the Atlas mountain is worth it and I think it’s the best part of Morocco. The roads are excellent with really good cellular coverage. Food in Morocco outside of large cities and especially along the roads in villages could be hit and miss but I don’t think $10 at a restaurant is abnormal (knowing that a sandwich in Marrakech or Casablanca could cost you between $4 to $6). But for people worrying about it, get some sandwiches with you from Marrakech to eat for lunch. The trip you did is indeed long for 3 days. That’s 560km one way with stops probably most of the day you would be driving. I think that region is so beautiful with some spectacular landscapes (especially the spring with snow on the mountains as a background) to rush through it in 3 days. I do not believe it’s a desert trap but the area is famous along tourists and if you showed up in the high season, you will encounter many tourists as the country does host close to 10 million tourists a year. Advise for some of your viewers: The desert is warm during the day but also could be very cold at night (especially during fall, winter and spring). I would not advise doing this trip in the summer as these areas could be extremely hot.
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@ibmicroapple9142 · 10 months ago
I really like the authentic insight into this trip - no sugarcoating, no pretending it's the best thing ever, just a plain realistic look into it. Thanks!
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@londonmadeeasy · 2 years ago
I’ve done that trip with my wife when we were newlyweds. We enjoyed it a lot and still mention it from time to time.
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@jillshannon9431 · 1 year ago
I really appreciated this video, as I had the same confusion Chris mentions about not being able to find many details about the trip to Merzouga online. A picture (or video) is worth a thousand words, and I also appreciated Chris' honest perspective about the good and bad. I was surprised to see so many tourist buses as well, so at least now I'll know better what to expect.
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@jo1261 · 1 year ago
I’m in Marrakech right now and this was the video that I needed to watch. Thank you!
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@lesliecruguet4136 · 4 months ago
I very much appreciate the no bs approach to your videos- that said I'm doing the private tour for sure...I want to take my time and not worry about food poisoning.
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@renstheunissen8269 · 4 years ago
Enjoyable video! And refreshing that it's honest instead of going overboard on the positivity like a lot of travel videos do.
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