Intro to Rock Climbing and Yoga in Morocco

Fantastic week with a great group of people all becoming friends through trust of each other during the activities. The leaders (hosts) were professional and knowledgeable. Recommend this trip.

I loved my week in Morocco, and have come back rested, refreshed and inspired by all the new experiences. There is a lot of driving, and the auberge is by no means luxurious, but the breadth of activities and environments more than make up for that, and the warmth and support of Natalie, Dan and all the staff make it very difficult to have anything but a wonderful time. I made huge strides in my confidence and capability in climbing under Dan's expert tuition (he's a natural teacher and brilliant at managing a mixed group so everyone gets as much stretch as they want) and I enjoyed a first, unthreatening attempt at yoga with the chilled and caring Natalie. This was my first group trip and my first MBA trip, and I'm so glad it was this one: the group were brilliant, there was a perfect balance of activities and down time, and the Todra Gorge blew my mind. The birdlife and lush greenery of the valley basin, compared with the striking red cliffs and aid hillsides above, create something that feels like a fairy tale. For someone into being outdoors and observing nature, it is a little slice of heaven. From a more practical perspective, it's also amazingly good value.

Prior to this trip, I had never booked onto anything like this before and I fear now that nothing will come close to how incredible it was! I had a good feeling about this trip but it was even better than I could have imagined. Dan and Natalie are wonderful hosts and I found the communication to be great. Natalie regularly checks in with the group to ensure everyone knows what they are doing. It’s non stop which ensures you experience so many amazing things within the time that you are there. I had experience with climbing indoors before but this was my first time climbing outdoors and now I’m itching to get back to climb with the team again! The group were a mixture of complete first timers to people with some with prior climbing experience, all levels were catered for! The night in the desert is something special too and something that will stay with me forever! Make sure to check out the stars ✨ Honestly, do yourself a favour and just book it, incredible experience with an incredible team behind it!

Where do I start?! This is one of the best holidays i have ever been on. Absolutely jam packed week. Natalie and Dan run such an amazing trip with such passion it really shines through and they are truly a credit to the good wonderful people out there in the world! I honestly could not recommend this trip highly enough I promise you wont be disappointed. A night under the stars in the desert with amazing people is definitely one of the many highlights! Also meeting some incredible inspirational people that I wont forget. Also meeting the man the legend Faisal was an absolute pleasure he can not do enough for you! All I can say is get this trip booked ASAP!!

This trip was a fantastic way to see a bit of everything Morocco has to offer without the hassle of organizing it yourself; city, gorge, dessert. I felt some of the activities were mis-represented in the itinerary description and detailed information provided by the hosts, they were "played up" more than what was actually offered. That being said, it was still a great trip, made amazing mostly by the group of people I met.

At 59 and with a fear of heights I was worried about booking this holiday, but with reassurance that I would be fine as long as I had a sense of adventure I booked it and did not regret a second! The itinerary was packed, a trip to the Sahara in 4x4’s and yoga at sunrise, a hike in the mountains visiting a Berber camp and climbing stunning cliff faces with welcome yoga afterwards. The staff at the Riads could not have been more hospitable and the beds were comfy despite being a little cold but I think we were unlucky with the weather. The group of people I joined were amazing, like minded and such fun. The trust we shared as strangers was incredible especially as beginners belaying each other, but that was made easy by the excellent instructions from Dan. I cannot believe how much we achieved as beginners climbing and felt so exhilarated to the point that I want to climb again. I would not hesitate to recommend this trip to anyone.

What I expected to be a light "intro" rock climbing trip turned out to be far more challenging. With no prior climbing experience, i even cancelled at one point but rebooked due to non refundable flights, thinking i could sit it out if needed. In hindsight, rebooking was the best decision i could have made. Despite initial discomforts, the warmth of the team at the guesthouse and the strength of the group made it feel like we were part of a small family. Going from never climbing before to completing a VIA FERRATA & tackling 30m climbs was both daunting and exhilarating. What made the difference was the team spirit, constantly encouragaing one another, having each other's backs and pushing through moments we might not have managed alone. We hadn't expected to be belaying, but being quickly trained and trusted with someone elses safety was both terrifying and empowering and left us with a valuable new skill. With such as action packed schedule, there wasn't much time to wander but it would have been amazing to explore the gorge and soak in its beauty at our own pace. Each day brought something new, from hikes and (much needed) yoga, to the sahara desert. It was intense and eye-opening but we came away stronger and I have absolutely no regrets. Thank you Dan, Natalie, Genie, Faisal & the wider team/family.

Reviewing a year late! Wonderfully authentic set-up with a strong connection with the locals. The rock climbing was such a blast after only having climbed plastic; it was so grippy and easy to climb the real thing! Natalie, Dan and Owain were great, attentive instructors and incredibly warm and welcoming. Faisal and Mohammed were gregarious and delightful hosts and chefs. I was lucky to be here during Ramadan too. Accommodation is quite basic, but I didn't really care as I was so tired and happy. The berber camp in the sahara was a blast. Hope to be back as part of a cross country cycling trip - still thinking of Morocco a year later.

Rock climbing in Morocco? How can one resist?! Todra Gorge is a truly beautiful setting in which to scale some cliffs, while feeling completely safe and supported by Dan and his staff, not to mention the camaraderie and encouragement provided by the rest of the participants. From novices to those of us with more rock climbing experience under our belts, this was a fun new environment to rock climb in, and Dan and David set up routes on each of the 2 days of climbing that catered to a variety of levels and experiences. Moreover, though his company Rock n Yogi, I was able to add on an extra day of rock climbing with Dan, where I was able to do some lead climbs and a 4-pitch multi-pitch climb! That was the icing on the cake of this trip for me. The trip to the Sahara desert was an unexpected thrill - the kid came out in all of us as we cavorted on the dunes and even tried out sand-boarding! Sunrise yoga on the dunes was amazing as we were witness to a brilliant display of orange colors playing on the undulating dunes as the sun rose in the east, with an almost full moon hovering in the sky to the west. Dan and Natalie were welcoming and gracious hosts in Tizgui, and are obviously well integrated into the Todra Gorge community. Faisal is an amazing cook, and does a wonderful job of accommodating everyone's dietary restrictions - and he has a warm welcoming smile, especially if you ask him for some of his amazing Moroccan mint tea! :)

A holiday of firsts — and one I’ll never forget. My first solo trip, my first climbing holiday, and I arrived with exactly zero climbing experience. Meeting members of the group, before the scheduled dinner on Saturday evening was great as was getting to know them after dinner when we explored parts of Marrakesh. Lunch and the scenic stop at Ait Ben Haddou broke up the long drive to Todra Gorge perfectly. To be honest, I was nervous before every climb and had no idea what a Via Ferrata even was… until I was clipped onto it. But Dan, our instructor, was exceptional — clear, calm, experienced and full of encouragement. By the end of day one, I’d completed 2 out of 3 climbs. Day two, another 2 out of 3 — including a 40‑metre climb I never imagined I could do. The support from Dan and my fellow climbers pushed me to heights I didn’t think were possible. The mix of enthusiasm and fear before each climb and sense of achievement at the end of the day was unlike anything I’ve ever felt. The yoga sessions afterwards, with Natalie, were the perfect reset — grounding, calming, and exactly what my body and mind needed. Then came the Sahara. I didn’t know what to expect, but it was unforgettable: beautiful accommodation, a 4x4 ride over the dunes and sunrise yoga. And just when I thought the adventure had peaked, the final day arrived: Via Ferrata. An adrenaline rush from start to finish. Scaling the gorge and crossing a wire bridge as a complete novice was intense, exhilarating, and surprisingly one of my favourite moments of the entire trip. Would I recommend this trip? Wholeheartedly. I came home feeling brave, strong, bold, and completely refreshed.