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An Excellent 15 days in Morocco

We thoroughly enjoyed our 15 days in Morocco. The diversity of the dossier was excellent. We spent time in the major cities seeing their highlights, but, we also spent time in smaller towns, villages, countryside and historical sites. A personal highlight for me was an overnight in the Sahara with a camel ride to see the sunset. Our guide, Aissa was excellent pulling us all together with patience and compassion. He was very knowledge about the ...

We thoroughly enjoyed our 15 days in Morocco. The diversity of the dossier was excellent. We spent time in the major cities seeing their highlights, but, we also spent time in smaller towns, villages, countryside and historical sites. A personal highlight for me was an overnight in the Sahara with a camel ride to see the sunset. Our guide, Aissa was excellent pulling us all together with patience and compassion. He was very knowledge about the itinerary, background and history. We had an excellent and memorable time.

Booking the tour was easy and our agent was helpful. Our tour guide, Aissa, was excellent with his local knowledge and histroical knowledge. He was also very patient, kind and helpful.

It is pleasing to hear you thought the itinerary was diverse and we love to hear of our customers highlights. Thank you for travelling with us Linda and sharing your review.

Thank you for your feedback after your Morocco Encompassed tour. We appreciate your comments and Aissa will too.

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Good variety of sights

It was a very extensive tour of Morocco, covering a lot of interesting places. At most places it was just for one night stays, which enabled us to see a lot more. I had been lead to believe that it would be a small group of 16 or less, as it stated in my documents that the Maximum group size was 16, so when we were joined by an additional 10 people on the second day, making 25 in total, it was quite a surprise, and a disappointment.

Good operation

Thank you for spending time writing a review Ian. Apologies that the 2nd van was not kept separate from your group. We will aim to operate this better should we ever have a double departure. Each group should run separately and they only happen a couple of times per year. Aside from this, we are glad that you covered many interesting places on the Morocco Encompassed tour and that you found the holiday good overall.

We appreciate your feedback. Thank you.

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The tour of Morocco was amazing. Our guide Oulaid, his assistant Khalid, and our driver Mohamed were wonderful. Its real value for money and the memories will last a lifetime.

Nomadic is very professional company, which makes it easy to book. Very well organized and the trip was great value for money.

Your feedback is much appreciated Martin. This will passed on to Oulaid and the team. Glad some lifetime memories have been created in Morocco!

Thank you for choosing to book directly with us. We are glad you found the process easy and of great value too.

Absolutely magical adventure

A wonderful trip to experience the culture, sights & sounds of Morocco. Great mix of city/village/coastal life.

Really friendly, great customer service, knowledgeable & patient!

We are so pleased you found this family tour a real mixture and our guide was able to show off magical Morocco! Thank you for booking with us!

Your comments are much appreciated, thankyou. This is what we are here for and we hope your friends and family join us one day! Thank you from the Nomadic team.

Amazing family tour of Morocco

We will remember this trip for a long time - amazing sights and experiences with good hotels and great food along the way. Transport smooth and cleverly timed to work around the August heat. We felt in very safe and knowledgeable hands with our guide Oulaid. The camel trek in the Sahara with overnight stay was a favourite.

Detailed tour information and guidance / check list. Easy booking and paying. Interesting tours!!

Thank you Anna for this lovely feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed the tour and found the pace just right. We really appreciate your trust in Nomadic Tours. Thank you once again. Happy Travels, Mark & the team at Nomadic Tours

Thank you again Anna for this lovely feedback. It was Sherrie who handled your booking so well, so it is her and Oulaid who deserve all the credit. We always strive to treat every booking & tour as if it is our first one. Happy Travels, Mark MD @ Nomadic Tours

Moroccan Magic

Our 14 day tour was fantastic. We travelled through beautiful and varied landscapes, coastlines, mountains and desert. Everywhere we went the locals were so friendly and helpful. I think we were provided the most authentic experience any tour could offer.

Our guides and drivers were great. They were informative in terms of local knowledge and history. They were warm and genuinely interested in us and our wellbeing and overall enjoyment on the tour.

Thank you Lisa for finding time to write a review. It is much appreciated! We definitely try to offer an authentic experience of Morocco and are happy this came across. Your summary 'Moroccan Magic' really sets a scene too! From the Nomadic Team!

We are glad our guides and drivers made you feel welcome in their country and provided the knowledge and history they love to share. Thank you for choosing Nomadic Tours!

Incredible, amazing, spectacular

We absolutely loved our Nomadic 14 day Morocco Encompassed tour. Our guide & bus driver were wonderful & Morocco itself, the people, the culture, the scenery & the food is spectacular. I highly recommend everyone to go on this tour. You will love it!

Fantastic & response prior to, throughout & after the tour. A very helpful team. Thankyou!

Thank you for your comments and recommendation Deborah. It makes what we do worthwhile! So glad you loved your experience of Morocco.

Glad to hear we were here to assist throughout your whole process. Thank you for the kind feedback! The Nomadic Team.

Fantastic service & experience from start to finsih

We used Nomadic for a company incentive trip to Marrakech. The itinerary was tailor-made for us and was absolutely fantastic. Their knowledge of the destination, what to do and suggestions were just brilliant and our local guide, Brahim made the trip even better!.

Fantastic knowledge, excellent service and professionalism.

We are thrilled that your staff had a great time in Morocco and that Brahim made it even better!

It was a pleasure working with you to arrange this incentive trip for your company.

Brilliant 9 Days in Morocco – Highly Recommend!

I went on the 9 Day Morocco Highlights your with Nomadic and I highly recommend. The itinerary was great and we packed a lot into a short space. My personal highlight was the Sahara but I also really enjoyed Fez, Marrakech, Todra and Ait Ben Haddou. Our guide Mohammad was great – very knowledgeable and personable – and we have a very diverse group from the UK, Poland, India, the US and Germany who were very interesting to travel with.

Well organised and professional

We are very glad to hear you would recommend this tour and that you saw a lot of Morocco in a short space of time. The Sahara is certainly an incredible experience!

Thank you for travelling with Nomadic Tours and for your feedback!

Comprehensive journey

This tour gave me insights in to all the areas that I hoped to see of Morocco for my first visit. My only recommendation to improve the tour would be to have a single supplement, which I believed I had signed up for. Due to never receiving an invoice it was not until the tour was on that I found out I was not granted this request.

Other than the snafu mentioned above, the guide and driver were stupendous.

We are so happy you enjoyed your first ever time in Morocco. The single supplement was never selected at booking stage and could have been paid for during the tour if rooms were available at last minute. Apologies that you felt you had paid for a single room. We could have sent a copy of the invoice if it had been requested.

It is very pleasing to hear that the guide and driver were stupendous! They really do go out of their way to show off their wonderful country!

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Detailed review of 8 days – Marrakech & Sahara from Nomadic Tours

Last updated on July 14, 2023 by Claire Robinson - this article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I get a small commission ( more )

I discovered Marrakesh and Central Morocco via a small group organized tour with Nomadic Tours. Here is my detailed review: itinerary, guide, accomodation, food etc.

Review 8 day Marrakech Sahara - Nomadic Tours

  • I selected myself and paid entirely for this tour
  • Opinions are my own and based on my experience in October/November 2013
  • Company: Nomadic Tours
  • Tour: 8 Day Marrakech and Sahara​
  • Nomadic tours also runs it for other company so the review is applicable for On the Go Tours - Marrakech and Beyond - 8 Days as well as Oasis Overland - Simply Morocco (8days) Marrakech to marrakech

I am satisfied with the tour we had, we were able to see a lot of different sceneries from busy Marrakech , to  striking valleys and to the impressive sand dunes of the Sahara .

Be aware though that to be able to see so many different sceneries, we have to spend a lot of time on the road . I don’t mind because I love just admiring every detail I can through the windows but I know some might find this frustrating on a holiday.

My only frustration about the itinerary is how rushed we were in the desert once the sun was just above the horizon . I was still taking pictures of the camels in the sun and was planning to turn around to take great shots of the dunes with the intensity of the morning sun rays on them but they were already climbing on the camels to move on. This is quite hard to take good pictures on the back of a camel and I would have appreciated 10 more minutes before leaving.

Almost all the places we visited on the tour are described on my Destination guide to Morocco .

TRANSPORTATION

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The minibus was in very good condition and the driver was cleaning it very regularly. From what I have seen most tour companies use the same type of minibus. Our driver was quite good, very reasonable and with a soft way of driving.

However, I have to say that the seats were not made at all for people with large body feature. If you want to attach your seatbelt, it gets quite uncomfortable with the buckle stuck on your thighs.

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The other ‘not so good’ feature of the bus is that the windows are slightly too low to get an excellent view.

We had air conditioning in the minibus and everyone was able to adjust the orientation or close the fan above them. We just had to turn off the air conditioning when climbing up the High Atlas mountains.

So in general, this was positive.

ACCOMODATION

Considering the price of the tour, I was quite satisfied with the hotels. They had a lot of charm. My least favorite was actually the one in Marrakech, but it was OK and only 20 min walk from the square.

Rooms were big enough and beds were OK although sometimes hard and sometimes soft… The only little thing is that some of the hotels do not seem to know that white vinegar can do wonders on shower heads… some of the showers could get the whole bathroom wet…

Here are some examples of the accommodation during our organized small group tour:

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In the desert, we had big tents available. All of us decided to take our mattresses out to sleep under the stars. They had also blankets. Do not forget that it can get cold during the night! No showers there. However there were toilets.

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FOOD AND BEVERAGE

I really enjoyed food during the whole trip: we had different kinds of tajine, couscous, Berber omelet, Berber pizza… and some nice fruits. Breakfast was also great with bread, eggs, crepes and all and sometimes

… yeah! I was just disappointed with 2 breakfasts but it was because the other ones were so great.

I really enjoyed food during the whole trip: we had different kinds of tajine, couscous, Berber omelet, Berber pizza… and some nice fruits. Breakfast was also great with bread, eggs, crepes and all and sometimes freshy squeez juice.... yeah! I was just disappointed with 2 breakfasts but it was because the other ones were so great.

Food Review - Nomadic Tours Morocco

There were  no beverage included . Even bottled water during meals are not included. But we had plenty of stops to purchase water at better price that in the hotel (for shops count 5 – 7 dirhams for 1.5L and at the hotel 10-15 dirhams).

Regarding alcohol , be aware that in a lot of place they do not sell alcohol. And in some hotels (including the one in Marrakech), you are not allowed to drink alcohol in the common parts.

I must admit that during the starting meeting on the Saturday evening during which our guide Mustafa introduced himself and the week ahead, I got a little worried.

But I am happy to report that I have been proven wrong. Mustafa was a very good guide , being with us enough but not too much, very knowledgeable and always focusing on our satisfaction .

I was particularly impressed when he took back our purchases from the cooperative and clarified things with them. Not all guides would have taken the time to do it.

To finish I would like to talk about my tour group.This is one of the reason I love small group tours, you get to meet great people. This time was no exception and it was a great week: a lot of vibrant discussions and a lot of good laughs!

Little note: it seems that the checklist provided by Oasis overland is a general one for several countries and requires mosquitoes nets and vaccination which are not necessary for Morocco.

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November 3, 2014 at 3:42 PM

I’m just organizing similar road trip and I’m curious how cold does it get on the desert. I’m going to Morocco on Sunday for 2 weeks. I watch weather forecasts but I suspect that the temperature in the desert might be perceived differently. How cold was during the night? Around 10 degrees or colder?

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November 4, 2014 at 11:25 AM

Hi Dagmara. I am not sure in degrees how cold it was. During my experience, I slept outside of the tent with long pants, a polar vest and 2 of the Berber covers we were given and I was OK the whole night (until the morning humidity). So it must not have been too cold.And with the protection of the tent, it would be even more comfortable. Enjoy your trip!

November 4, 2014 at 4:05 PM

Thanks a lot for the response 🙂

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November 20, 2015 at 11:17 PM

Welcome to morocco, in the new and updated tours information & resource site of the Camel Trekking Excursions company with experience in the sector of tourism, created to offer all you wish during your trip through Morocco and especially during your trip through the desert. Whether you are a traveller on an epic journey, looking for a short getaway, or dreaming of a life changing adventure, the new tours offerings were designed to fulfill your unique personal travel dreams and make each journey a memorable experience.

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October 11, 2018 at 4:16 PM

This is a very helpful review, thank you. I realize this is 4 years later, but I am looking at all three of these tour companies for a solo trip to Morocco, are you saying they are all operated by the same company, because they all have different dates and seem to have different owners. Thank you again.

October 12, 2018 at 8:08 PM

Hi HG At the time they were all using the same local guides/providers. We had people on the tour who had booked via all those companies. Happy travels!

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I’m staring straight down at the red hot sand. As I concentrate on putting one foot in front of the other, Mama G, my tour leader, walks by my side.

I’d been looking forward to seeing the landscape of Deadvlei for a long time. The unique dead forest of trees was the reason we’d booked this Namibia group tour. But in this moment, I’m not sure if I’m going to make it.

The “short walk through the desert” I was promised was turning out to be harder than I had imagined. As soon as we had set off from the comfort of our 4WD, I was already at the back of the pack. With the Namibian sun blaring down upon me, I was really struggling with the heat.

Mama G must have noticed early on, and told Jeff not to worry. “You keep going, I’ll stay with Kristen”. What a relief. If I didn’t make it, at least I wasn’t holding back Jeff from the experience of a lifetime.

For the next 30 minutes, but what seemed like hours, Mama G stayed by my side. We talked about everything from our lives back home to funny stories on tour. Anything but the task at hand.

And then I saw it. As we made our way through the sand up a small hill, the clay pan of Deadvlei was laid out before me. The dead trees were surrounded by the dunes. It was one of the most beautiful things I’d ever seen. We’ve gotten quite used to other worldly landscapes on our adventures, and the beauty of Deadvlei is truly like nowhere else.

Like a giddy child, I found my second wind and walked down to the white crusty surface. I’d made it. But there was no way I’d be there without Mama G. I was so very thankful that we’d booked this group tour with Nomad Adventure tours .

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Back to the beginning

Our decision to book a Nomad group tour wasn’t taken lightly. On our year long full time travels we’d gotten very used to being self-sufficient. In fact, we’ve travelled to over 70 countries and I can count the number of group tours we’ve done on one hand.

Yet, we’d found ourselves in a period of travel burnout. I hear my friends left in the office scoff at this, but I assure you it’s real. After more than 6 months on the road, the travel planning was getting a little tedious. We booked ourselves a one way ticket to Johannesburg. With just 3 days before our Africa trip, we hadn’t booked a single thing.

When we finally started researching self-drive options for Namibia, I realised that this was a place where pre-planning was vital for a successful trip. Namibia is one of the most sparsely populated countries on earth. In fact, ‘Namib’ means ‘vast place’. If something went wrong, it’s possible we’d be on our own for a long period of time. Discussions with our friends who’d driven through Namibia confirmed the same. So, with not much time to spare, I started looking into group tours.

The Desert Explorer tour via Nomad Adventure tours instantly appealed to us. The tour departed from Cape Town and spent a week making its way north. Importantly, it spent time in the Namibian desert, which was at the top of our bucket list. I read a few Nomad tour reviews and felt it served our needs perfectly. With just 2 spots left on the tour, we booked and hoped for the best!

So after spending a few weeks in South Africa, including a week in Cape Town , it was time for us to join our first group tour in 8 years. Read on for our Nomad tours review of the 7 day Desert Explorer.

Day 1: A warm welcome and saying farewell to Cape Town

Our first day of our Namibia tour starting bright and early. Meeting at a hotel in Cape Town at 6:30am, we covered all the formalities and said our hellos to fellow guests. We boarded our truck which was to be home for the next week and departed at 7am.

After about 30 minutes of driving we stopped to have one final look at Table Mountain. We then visited a supermarket for some supplies before continuing our trip north.

Today was one of the shortest driving days of the trip, just 2.5 hours, as we made our way to our accommodation at Maaskeral. After checking into our rooms we had our first meal from the truck. It brought back so many memories from a safari we’d done through Tanzania 10 years earlier.

Afterwards we set out for a 45 minute drive towards a Roobios farm. Roobios is a tea that is endemic in the southern part of Africa and something we became a little addicted to during our time in South Africa. So much so in fact, it is now our tea of choice! We were led around the property and learnt a lot about the tea making process. We weren’t left begging though, enjoying a tea tasting session at the end.

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Our first dinner on the tour was made by the owners of our family-owned accommodation. A delicious meal of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and veggies. All washed down with some local South African wine.

Seated at a big table, we got to know everyone. This was aided by the fact that a microphone was put on the table as we each had to introduce ourselves. It was fantastic to see that we had such a diverse group of nationalities, gender and age groups. The tour was fully booked with the maximum of 20 people.

In addition to the guests, there were 3 Nomad guides on our tour. Mama G was the trip leader, our go-to for everything. With many years of experience leading tours through southern Africa, we were assured we were in good hands! Hamish was our camp assistant and helped out Mama G with the cooking, packing and keeping everyone in order. Finally, Jabu our driver, promised frequent African massages as we hit the bumpy Namibian roads. The trip was off to a great start! 

Day 2: an adventure day and crossing into Namibia

Mama G prepared us the night before about what was in store for this day. Called an “adventure day”, it basically means a bloody lot of driving. It was also the day we were crossing the border into Namibia. So we were warned to expect some delays. We set off at 7:30am to start the long drive north. 

Lunch that day was not included and we stopped off in the small town of Springbok. We were excited to see that we could get one final Nando’s fix. At home we will often have a “cheeky Nando’s”, and given South Africa is actually the home of Nando’s, it felt fitting that this was our final meal in the country. 

In the mid afternoon we hit the border. We were let on through and Jeff and I were excited to be in Namibia, our 70th country visited. 

The good news was that we didn’t have far to travel once crossing the border. In fact, our accommodation was located on the river which is the border crossing marking. We were stunned to find Felix Unite Provenance Camp to be such beautiful accommodation for our first night in Namibia.

Given we were on the ‘Desert Explorer’ Nomad tour we had prepared ourselves for the desert like conditions. Instead, we had a cabin right on the river with the most delightful views of the lush greenery. There was a gigantic pool which we used to cool off and enjoyed a drink as the sun went down. Dinner that night was from the truck at the campsite. It felt great to be outside enjoying the wonders of nature. 

The Orange river is fairly dry running with only a small mouth of water - Nomad Adventures Namibia Group Tour

Day 3: a lazy start to our Namibian adventures

Today was a rare treat! Due to leave the camp after lunch meant that we were given a choice of morning activities. We could either join a canoe trip along the river, or relax by the pool. The group was split about half/half. We chose the latter option and spent a lazy morning poolside.  

After another delicious meal by the truck, we had another short driving day. Our destination was Ai Ais, an area known for its natural hot springs. We stayed at the Ai Ais Hot Springs resort . For accommodation in the middle of nowhere, it was surprisingly nice. Although the rooms were basic, there was an indoor and outdoor pool. We booked ourselves in for a massage and then spent more time poolside. 

Another dinner by the truck under the beautiful stars was a real treat. 

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Day 4: A canyon and quiver trees

On day four we left Ai Ais in the early morning and made our way to our next accommodation in Keetmanshoop. 

The first stop of the day was the Fish River Canyon. This canyon is the second largest canyon in the world. The largest of course is the Grand Canyon in the USA. We were lucky enough to see both these canyons within 2 months of each other. At the Grand Canyon we were freezing cold and trying to avoid slipping on ice, whereas at the Fish River Canyon it was stinking hot. 

We’re still not entirely sure where the “Fish River” part comes from, there wasn’t much in the way of either fish or river during our visit. However, the rocky expanse laid bare in front contrasted against the cloudy sky was a beautiful sight. We enjoyed a walk along the rim of the canyon before continuing on our way.

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A quirky road side stop

Coming to Namibia we were well prepared for the long stretches of nothingness. What we didn’t know in advance is that there are a few amazing roadside stops as we made our way up to the Namib desert. Our stop today featured rusted old cars, peculiar trees (which we learnt is called a Quiver tree) and a bar with hundreds of number plates from around the world. We enjoyed spotting some Aussie plates. It was a welcome respite as we continued our journey north along the dusty road.

A rusted 1960s car sits next to a quiver tree at a pit stop

Lunch that day was going to be by the truck and Mama G told us that she needed to find a place to pull over. She wanted to try a backpackers she hadn’t visited in nearly 8 years. We pulled up and we were greeted by the most delightful lady. Sat inside in the air conditioning, we downed some ice cold drinks. In about 30 minutes we were called outside for lunch, and there was a massive batch of tuna pasta ready for us. I’ll never know how Mama G and Hamish could get everything ready so quickly!

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After a quick check in to our hotel we headed out for some afternoon activities. 

Quiver Tree Forest

Our first stop was to the Quiver Tree forest. As a group we made our way through these uniquely shaped trees, trying to avoid stepping on a snake. We learnt that you mostly find quiver trees in dry and hot areas like the Namib desert. They got their name by the fact that in the past, huntsman used the trees for the quiver on their bows and arrows. All these trees grow naturally in these parts and flower in June and July.

From the forest, we made our way to the Giants Playground. This area is filled with massive rocks or boulders. It is aptly named given it looks like a giant person was picking up rocks and putting them on top of one another. It was thought to have formed around 160 million years ago. 

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A lucky near miss

Back at camp, we spent another night by the truck sharing all our stories from that day. And whilst stories were shared, we were unaware that this evening would be a story unto itself.

On a tour like this, whilst there are guides and staff, everyone tends to pitch in and help with cleaning up. Jeff was drying some plates with Hamish. Chatting away, Hamish’s face turned serious very quickly. Putting an arm around Jeff’s waist, he may have thought the relationship had been taken to a new level.

“Don’t move suddenly Jeff, but just take a couple of steps forward” Hamish explained. Upon moving and turning around Jeff couldn’t have been more than a foot from stepping on a Cape Cobra snake. Only a baby it turns out, but it’s bite could prove fatal nonetheless. Importantly, we all kept an eye on the snake in the dark as it headed off. That led us to another question. If there is a baby, where is the mother?

Our walk back to our room was the longest 50 metres in history. In the dark with only the light of our torch to guide us, we legged it as fast as we could. There was no sign of the mother, and both of our hearts were in our mouth before we cracked up laughing. It’s the sort of story you can only expect in Africa. And Jeff’s gratitude for Hamish’s quick thinking will be forever remembered.

When the adrenalin stopped flowing, we hit the sack with another early start awaiting us.

Day 5: on the road again

Today was another adventure day. However, we were all excited as we were reaching the Namib desert. Our next 2 nights were also going to be in the same place, so there was less moving about.

Our first stop of the day was to the little town of Solitaire. Now, I am calling it a town, but that’s being generous. It was literally a stop with a petrol station, motel, a general store and a small café. However, what it lacked in amenities it made up with in cuteness. Old, rusted up cars were scattered across the land, making great photo props. The signs around the property were vintage and we were in typography heaven. After some time wandering around the property and grabbing some supplies, it was time to leave. Apparently the café had some delicious cake, but we didn’t have enough time to try it!

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Soft Adventure Camp

From Solitaire we made our way to our accommodation for the next 2 nights, the Soft Adventure Camp . This spot was the accommodation highlight of the trip. The camp is located on a private reserve at the base of a rocky hill. Each pair had their own tented chalet, with an incredible view out across the landscape. There was an undercover dining area for our meals. The bonus was a small pool to help cool off under the Namibian sun.

After a complimentary afternoon tea (which more than made up for the lack of cake in Solitaire!), we literally rotated between the pool and the bar. By this stage we were looking forward to our afternoon Savannah Dry cider. The only thing that topped this off was watching the sunset. As the sky lighted up in a pink glow, we were content and happy.

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Dinner in the evening was a real treat. It was especially a treat for Mama G and Hamish, as the local camp cooks were on duty tonight.  We dined on a smorgasbord of local meat dishes and vegetables. Afterwards the cooks broke into an impromptu traditional dance performance.

After dinner Mama G provided the next day’s briefing. Day 6 was the day we were due to explore the Namib desert, so I was super excited. That was dampened just a tad when we were given our instructions. A 5am bus boarding time for a 5:10am departure. Wonderful!

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Day 6: Dune 45 and Deadvlei

Bleary eyed from our 4:30am wake up call, we stepped outside our cabin to make our way to the bus when we saw it. The cloudy sky from the night before had cleared. Never before had I seen the stars in the sky shine so bright. It felt like a million torchlights beamed down upon us as we made our way to the bus. It was simply mesmerising and I didn’t want to tear myself away from it.

Yet, we boarded the bus and arrived at the national park gates right on opening at sunrise. We started the drive through the park passing by the sand dunes coming out from the shadows.

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Iconic Dune 45

Our first stop in the Namib desert was Dune 45. This dune is the most popular dune in the desert to hike. We decided to give it a go. At this time in the morning, the sand was lovely and cool. However, standing at about 170 metres tall, the hike isn’t for the faint of heart. It felt like for every two steps upwards we took one step back. There were more than a few moments where we were a little off balance.

To be honest, we only made it around three quarters of the way up, before the sun started to hit hard. Still, it was an amazing experience. By the time we got down at around 8am, the heat was starting to set in and there was no one starting the trek upwards.

Getting back to the truck, we were delighted to see that our amazing Nomad tour guides were preparing breakfast for us. Enjoying eggs on toast whilst staring back at Dune 45 was a blissful way to enjoy our morning. 

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The beauty of Deadvlei

After finishing up at Dune 45, our next stop was to Deadvlei.

Arriving mid morning, in the middle of summer, meant that “hot” does not describe the temperatures reached. In order to reach the clay plan of Deadvlei, you need to take a short walk through the desert. It really isn’t too far, but with the scorching heat and all that sand, well, it can be a little tough. With Mama G’s help, I got there. The pain was all forgotten once I’d reached the destination.

Deadvlei is stunning. Its unique dead forest of trees, set against iron rich red sand and a sparkling blue sky is unique and breathtakingly beautiful. The trees themselves are dead, and have been for a long time, some 600-700 years. There once was water underneath the table these trees sit upon, but that dried up long ago. The trees remain as skeletons almost, with no water and an unrelenting sun.

We spent some time exploring the clay pan, and taking so many photos. I reluctantly started the walk back when the heat got too much. Those moments at Deadvlei will remain etched in my mind forever.

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4WD experience through Sossusvlei

Back at the car park, we boarded a 4WD for an epic driving experience through Sossusvlei. There were lots of bumps and tons of laughter as the driver went at speed through the sandy surrounds. There’s a unique way of driving in the sand where the driver turns the wheel quickly back and forth to ensure we don’t bog. Equal parts practical as it is exhilarating!

Heading back to camp, we made a pit stop at Sesriem Canyon. A gorge of around 1km in length, it looked beautiful from above. In truth, I skipped this additional walk as I was way too worn out from the morning adventures!

We enjoyed a late lunch at a nearby restaurant. Heading back to camp in the afternoon meant there was a lot more pool time. A delicious braii (barbeque) tonight was cooked by Hamish and Mama G.

a driver spins the 4wd wheel quickly to avoid bogging in the sand - Nomad Adventures Namibia Group Tour

Day 7: Heading to Swakopmund and the official end of our tour

Today was a sad day for Jeff and I as it was the official end of our Nomad Adventure tour. It turned out that we were the only people ending our tour with Nomad today. The majority of our group were going on for another week to explore Etosha National Park. Some were even on the tour for 55 days, heading into East Africa. We still had more adventures in store, unfortunately it wasn’t with our newest group of friends.

On this drive, we were even treated to a somewhat unexpected sight. We had a tower of giraffes on the road. One of the most wonderful things about Africa is you just never know what you might see, at any time.

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In the morning we visited a local camp and went on another desert tour. The sandy landscape around us was beautiful. Our local guide had us in awe as he told us stories of how he has walked for weeks on end from the desert to the sea. In the same way I might nonchalantly share a story about driving down the coast at home. We also learnt so much about the history and geography of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei.

Back on the road, Jeff and I sat up front in the truck with Jabu. Jabu and Jeff hit it off and still keep in contact months later. It was fantastic to see the dusty roads from this perspective. The vast expanse of nothingness was plain for us to see, as we travelled for hours barely passing another car.

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Passing the Tropic of Capricorn

The vast expanse ended of course when we came across the famous sign at the Tropic of Capricorn. We had to wait our turn for a photo, because surprisingly, there were 2 other cars. Busy by Namibian standards!

The Tropic of Capricorn is the southernmost latitude where the sun can be directly overhead. In these parts though, it’s probably most well known for the very cool roadside sign that marks this spot. Here travellers like to leave a mark on the sign with where they’re from. There are literally hundreds of stickers plastered over the sign. Given the vastness of Namibia, it’s easily spotted on the drive up from Sossusvlei to Walvis Bay.

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A quick stop in Walvis Bay

Our next stop was the town of Walvis Bay. We were shocked to find quite a large, new shopping mall on the outskirts of town. We had to grab our own lunch today, so tried a local burger joint. After spending time in the bright lights of the mall, I found myself longing for the vastness of the desert. It really felt like we were on our way home now, and our desert adventure was over.

We visited the waterfront of Walvis Bay, which is famous for the pink flamingos that call this place home. Unfortunately for us, the flamingos decided to stay well out to sea. So far away that the guy with the best zoom lens on the tour couldn’t capture a good photo. If you make it to Walvis Bay, hopefully you’ll have some better luck than us!

Arriving into Swakopmund

Swakopmund is a large coastal town that was colonised by the Germans in the late 1800s. There were a few things that surprised us the most about this town.

Firstly, it was quite cold! Coming from 40 degrees+ in the desert a day earlier, we reached Swakopmund and had to put on a jacket. The change in temperature was remarkable, yet very much welcomed.

In addition, the signs of German colonisation were everywhere. If I was to have been transported to this town and had to guess where I was, I would definitely have guessed Germany.

Finally, our accommodation had all the creature comforts of home. We decided to stay at Stay at Swakopmund with the rest of the group that night. With good WiFi, our few days off the grid has us catching up on stories from family and friends back home (including the arrival of my baby nephew!).

Final group dinner

That evening, our grouped dressed up and went out for a lovely dinner at a seafood restaurant in town, The Tug. It was a wonderful way to end our trip and bid farewell to our new friends. We finished with hugs and high fives. It’s amazing how close you can become to people you’ve known for only a week!

We had an amazing adventure with Nomad tours in Namibia. It was a true highlight of our year-long full time travels. I’m so happy we made the decision to go on this group tour and to see the beauty of Namibia.

Based on our experience, I would 100% recommend a tour of Namibia with Nomad Adventure tours. In addition to this Nomad tours review, I’ve included a Q&A section below which may help you decide whether this tour is for you. Also, if you’ve already booked a tour, some pointers below may help you with your preparation.

If you’ve got any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to ask in the comments section below.

Nomad tours review: What was the truck like? What facilities were on board?

I was pleasantly surprised to find how well-equipped and comfortable the Nomad truck was.

The seats were in a 2×2 formation and everyone sat with their travel companion. For the singles on board, they either got their own 2 seater (lucky them!) or shared with another person. Whilst you could sit next to your buddy each day, we rotated seats so that everyone moved around the truck and you weren’t stuck up the back for the whole tour for instance.

Each seat had a pocket you could put a few items in, like a water bottle. There was an overhead section for small bags, and lockers up the back for your large luggage and any valuables.

A large esky was provided and filled with ice each day to keep drinks cold. The tour leader had access to a freezer for the food supplies.

The windows were nice and large. Whilst there is no air conditioning, smaller ventilation points up the top made sure that there was good air flow.

Our truck even had a USB charging point for every seat, which meant that we could keep our phones and electronics charged up all day. Although our phones were only good for taking photos or playing games on those long driving days.

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Nomad tours review: Does your bag really need to fit in the locker?

Yes! And yes. Let me think about it further – yes! Possibly the most important part of any Nomad tours review is this very question. This is not a place to bring along a hard-shell wheelie suitcase.

Take good note of the size requirements Nomad tours will provide you with prior to the tour and make sure your bag will fit. There is no room for error here. Most people on the tour, including us, used a duffle bag. I found a sturdy bag by High Sierra that came with wheels and straps to use it as a backpack. Most of the time I could get away with rolling it along on wheels. However, there were times I had to use it as backpack or carry it via the straps. For instance, when moving from the truck to our rooms over sand/rocky surfaces.

Make sure you can lift your own bag or carry it on your back.

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Nomad tours review: What was the food like on the tour?

We didn’t know what to expect when it came to eating in Namibia, but it turns out the food was excellent. We’d been travelling full time for over 6 months by the time we went on this tour, and it’s fair to say that eating out can be somewhat of a chore. Our week on tour in Namibia was such a nice break, with cooked meals prepared each day.

There were some people on the tour that had some specific food requests (not just allergies either). Mama G and Hamish worked around these requests. These often included making separate batches of food too.

Don’t expect a buffet where you can choose from a variety of options at each meal. For instance, one night we had Spaghetti Bolognese. For lunch, it was sandwiches one day and tuna pasta salad the next. If you really don’t like some particular foods, it would be best to talk to your tour leader on departure (as they buy the ingredients on the road). You can always take your own snacks too.

Whilst food is included, drinks were always required to be purchased and brought along yourself. Our tour leader advised us of the best places to stock up on drinks along the way.

Was there WiFi at the accommodation?

In this day and age, a Nomad tours review needs to address connectivity. We had access to WiFi at about half of our accommodation options in Namibia. At most, we went 2 days without any WiFi. When we did have WiFi, at roadside stops for instance, it was generally slow and good to use only for messaging. At some places we needed to pay a small fee for access too.

I’m addicted to my phone at the best of times, but found the lack of connection to be a non-issue. It was really nice to unplug for a few days and enjoy the experience. I made sure my family knew how to contact Nomad tours in the case of an emergency, so that gave me some peace of mind.

Is it better to do a group tour or do a self-drive option in Namibia?

This was one of the first questions we asked ourselves when planning our trip to Namibia.

We can’t compare the two, as we didn’t do the self-drive option. What I can do is tell you the benefits and disadvantages of a group tour:

Benefits of a group tour of Namibia

  • No need to worry about detailed route planning.
  • All accommodation is booked in advance.
  • The tour leaders are knowledgeable about the places you are visiting. We learnt so much on the road.
  • No need to worry about not having mobile service. The guide had a Namibian SIM card which could have been used in the event of an emergency.
  • The ability to meet people from all over the world.

Disadvantages of a group tour of Namibia

  • Not as much flexibility as a self-drive option. You need to go where the tour goes!
  • You can’t choose your group. Whilst we were blessed with an amazing bunch of people, I have heard stories of people who have had disagreements with others on tour.
  • You can’t see out the truck as well as you would if you were driving your own vehicle. We spent one day at the front of the truck, and it was incredible to see the road from this perspective.

If we went to Namibia again, I honestly don’t know if we’d choose to do a group tour or self-drive. We’d probably weigh up on the pros and cons of both methods and choose what serves us best at that point in time.

Where did you go from Swakopmund?

As the tour was progressing further north to Etosha National Park, we had to make our own way from Swakopmund. We booked a local transfer service that did a door-to-door drop off from Swakopmund to the capital, Windhoek. Mama G actually phoned the company and booked for us directly.

The bus seated around 10 people. Given the rest of the passengers were all locals, it was an interesting drive through the local townships.

From Windhoek we were flying out to Qatar . The key reason we chose Qatar was that it was one of the only non-African destinations with a direct flight out of Windhoek. The bonus was that it was on Qatar Airways, the plane was at 25% capacity and we got to visit another country we’ve never been to.

Why didn’t you go to Etosha National Park?

We absolutely love going on safari. We’ve been on safari previously through Tanzania and Kenya. However, we were travelling in January which is the wet season. We know that wet season is generally the worst time to undertake a safari, as you’re less likely to spot animals in the wild. Because there is so much water around, the animals don’t need to visit the watering holes as often.

However, if this is your once in a lifetime safari experience, I’d definitely recommend a visit to a national park such as Etosha.

We hope this review helped paint a picture of what a Namibia group tour is like with Nomad. Have you been on a trip yourself? What did you enjoy?

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About my nomad tours africa – best of namibia adventure .

During my backpacking trip in  Southern Africa , I heard from fellow backpackers that independent travel in Namibia is extremely challenging because of the desert and the lack of public transportation. Therefore, I decided to opt for an overlanding tour. After comparing different overlanding companies, I booked with ‘Nomad Tours Africa’ because of the price and itinerary. The tour was called Best of Namibia and it took me from Capetown ( South Africa ) to Windhoek (Namibia) in 12 days and 11 nights.

Group size Nomad Tours Africa: Max 24 international passengers (in our group we had 9 persons) Visited places: Cederberg, Namqualand, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe, Etosha, Windhoek. Food included: 11 breakfast, 11 lunch, 9 dinner Accommodation: Camping Crew: 2 (one driver, one cook) Packing capacity : 35 Ltr Price 2018: r15550 (1297 USD) (I participated in their tour in 2016)

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What i loved:.

  • The itinerary and all the places we were able to visit with our truck were absolutely amazing!
  • We had just enough ‘free time’ and drives were never too long.
  • Our group was small (only 9 people, but this might have been lucky)
  • The accommodation was comfortable and well-arranged (both camping places and the guesthouses)
  • The truck is great! Comfortable seats, big lockers for your backpack etc.
  • I was able to book last-minute in Capetown, only one night before departure
  • Participants come and go, so group composition differs weekly
  • The food was good during the tour.
  • The price. Prior to the trip, I calculated how much it would have approximately cost me if I did it independently (with separate tours to Etosha and the dunes from Windhoek) and it was pretty much the same price. I felt it was a good value for money. The prices of the optional activities were also fair.
  • Continue to 10 reasons why you should go overlanding! 

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If I was the boss of Nomad Tours, I would improve:

  • The quality of the tents and poles. The first day, we really had to search for suitable tents and poles. It was a bit of mess and some were broken. However, once we all found a complete and working set, it was fine.
  • Our guides were fine, but not great. They were friendly, knowledgeable and experienced. However, with both guides I missed the enthusiasm to make the trip truly unforgettable. As a guide, it’s important to contribute to the atmosphere of the trip and this was just so-so. I can’t say, we truly had a fun trip together. They were also making jokes about 1 person in the group and I felt this was completely inappropriate.
  • (I had no real connection with the people in my group. This is difficult to improve for Nomad Tours obviously. It might have been me, it might have been bad luck or it might also be the lack of atmosphere in general… In Windhoek, I met the people from the accommodated group (I was the camping group) for one night and funnily enough I immediately clicked with them. With some of them, I’m actually still in touch! They also seemed to be much closer with their guides. So, I can imagine this differs from trip to trip)
  • Minor thing: At the end of the trip, we were asked to review the tour and tour guides, but we had to hand in the forms directly to the tour guides. I think an online form would have been better.

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Instead of the  Nomad Tours Africa – Best of Namibia,  you can also opt for:

  • One of the other overlanding companies such as Dragoman, Absolute Africa or Oasis Overlanding.
  • I met an Absolute Africa group in Zimbabwe and they seemed to have a lot of fun together. They were mostly young people. But again, this may differ from group to group.
  • If you’re interested in West Africa there is a company called Overlanding West Africa. I follow this company on Facebook and they offer some pretty cool, adventurous trips.

Bunch of Backpackers final verdict about Nomad Tours:

In terms of price and itinerary and visited places, I’m very satisfied! However, I was less enthusiast about the atmosphere during the trip, but obviously many factors influence this.

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Disclaimer: I was a regular customer on this Nomads Tour. I did not receive any discounts.

As you may know, I always backpack (mostly solo). I still prefer to travel independently, wherever it is possible. However, group tours like this are also pretty cool. This was my first experience with an overlanding company and my first-ever traditional group tour! Would you go an overlanding adventure?

Here are 10 reasons to convince you why you should go overlanding! I especially agree with number 1.

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    THE TOUR. I selected myself and paid entirely for this tour. Opinions are my own and based on my experience in October/November 2013. Company: Nomadic Tours. Tour: 8 Day Marrakech and Sahara . Nomadic tours also runs it for other company so the review is applicable for On the Go Tours - Marrakech and Beyond - 8 Days as well as Oasis Overland ...

  9. Nomadic Tours

    Let each city's unique charm and character weave a story that will stay with you long after your journey concludes. Contact by whatsapp. Rue 10 Ait Alouane Souk Dakhims Dades, 45352 Tinghir, Maroc. +212 611-234284. [email protected]. Experience the magic of Morocco with Nomadic Tours, departing from Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, Ouarzazate ...

  10. Our Nomad tours review of an African adventure

    The tour was fully booked with the maximum of 20 people. In addition to the guests, there were 3 Nomad guides on our tour. Mama G was the trip leader, our go-to for everything. With many years of experience leading tours through southern Africa, we were assured we were in good hands!

  11. Morocco Tours

    Nomadic Tours, Moroccan Tour Specialist with a personal service.. Let us take you on one of our small group tours to the mythical Kingdom of Morocco, a must-see travel destination in North Africa whose name means "a place where the sun sets". With over 22 years of comprehensive experience in operating small group private and scheduled tours to ...

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    Reviews. "I love The Nomadic Network small group tours because they are off the beaten path, tend to attract all ages of free spirited, fun, and adventurous people. I met a lot of solo travelers which was inspiring.". - Dave, Oaxaca 2022. "The Nomadic Network's group tours provide the perfect balance of personalization and flexibility.

  13. Nomadic Travel Tours

    Nomadic Travel Tours. 33 reviews. #130 of 1,134 Transportation in Marrakech. Multi-day Tours4WD, ATV & Off-Road ToursSafaris Taxis & ShuttlesPrivate ToursNature & Wildlife Tours Day Trips. Write a review.

  14. Morocco Travel Trips and Tours

    14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners including a Berber Camp Dinner. Transport in 4x4 Land Cruiser or Minivan. Supratours public bus from Essaouira on day 13. 3* to 4* accommodation including 1 night in an authentic Berber Camp. Guided tours Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Fes, Ait Benhaddou and Rabat. 1 x Guide & 1 x Driver.

  15. NOMADIC TOURS (Wokingham)

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. See all photos. About. Nomadic Tours is an independent specialist tour operator offering affordable adventure holidays to Morocco with over 22 years of experience. We are fully ABTA, ATOL & AITO bonded. Wokingham, Berkshire, England. Call.

  16. Morocco Tours

    A Moroccan tour specialist offering a Personal Service, Nomadic Tours encompasses over 22 years of experience providing professionally guided travel tours all over North Africa. Our Morocco Tours are fully ABTA, ATOL & AITO bonded. We offer guided small group tours with the following tours and travel style choices: Discover Morocco, Trekking Morocco, Family Morocco and Christmas Morocco.

  17. Morocco Encompassed Casablanca

    For any tour departing before June 4th, 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 4th, 2024, a minimum payment of $150 is required to confirm your booking with Nomadic Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date.

  18. Review: Overlanding with Nomad Tours Africa

    After comparing different overlanding companies, I booked with 'Nomad Tours Africa' because of the price and itinerary. The tour was called Best of Namibia and it took me from Capetown ( South Africa) to Windhoek (Namibia) in 12 days and 11 nights. Group size Nomad Tours Africa: Max 24 international passengers (in our group we had 9 persons ...

  19. Nomad Africa Tours & Safaris

    Nomad Tours continues to offer fantastic value for money adventure touring in Southern and East Africa. With the best trucks and dedicated guides, deciding to travel with Nomad is the best choice you can make.Our mission is to operate the best affordable adventure tours in Africa, and in a socially and ecologically responsible way.We are a South African owned adventure tour company.

  20. NOMADIC TRAVEL TOURS

    Nomadic Travel Tours. 15 reviews. #193 of 1,055 Transportation in Marrakech. Multi-day Tours4WD, ATV & Off-Road ToursSafaris Taxis & ShuttlesPrivate ToursNature & Wildlife Tours Day Trips. Write a review. See all photos. About. Hello there!

  21. Nomad Africa Adventure Tours

    Read 10 tour reviews and get the best prices on all tours by Nomad Africa Adventure Tours. Real reviews from past travellers.

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