12 Aug 2022
First off, shout out to Hamid for planning this trip out with me. He laid the itinerary out ahead of time so there were no surprises, and I was blown away by how much you get to do. It has always been a bucket list item to visit the sandy desert, and I can now check it off the list. The stops on the way to the actual Sahara desert were a mix of some of the most picturesque mountain ranges and rock formations, beautiful palm gardens, amazing architectural stops like Ait Ben Haddou, with plenty opportunities to pick up souvenirs and immerse yourself in the Moroccan culture (drivers and tour guides were so friendly and I felt so comfortable asking so many questions). But the main attraction, the Sahara Desert, was everything I wanted for a destination. Camel ride was great, the bivouac was really well done, the food was delicious, and sitting underneath the stars and watching the sunrise were experiences I still talk to everyone about to this day. We even saw the brightest shooting star in the middle of the night! In addition, I met some wonderful people from all over the world on the trip. And even if we didn't speak the same native language, you could tell that they were living the dream much like I was during this whole trip. When I visit Morocco again, I plan on bringing my wife and kids with me. Words don’t do the trip justice. Thanks Hamid!