Desert Rats Reviews

Ivo 2025.11.20

     

Mountains and valleys tour We hebben met een paar vrienden deze tour gedaan. Wat een beleving en onvergetelijke ervaring! Martine had alles heel goed geregeld, heel mooie hotels en genoeg vrijheid zodat iedereen rustig dit mooie land kon ontdekken. Had niet beter gekund!

Date of experience: 09 November, 2025

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Reply from Desert Rats 2025.11.21

Dank je wel, Ivo! Wat fijn om te horen dat jullie zo genoten hebben en dat alles naar wens was. Ik vond het ook hartstikke gezellig weer eens een clubje Hollanders mee te hebben! Hopelijk mogen we jullie nog eens verwelkomen! Groetjes, Martine

Isabel Scharrer 2025.11.17

     

Amazing 🤩 Joining the valley and mountain motorbike trip - ride like a local - was truly an amazing experience! The route was very well designed, there was enough time for pauses and rest , the hotels were amazingly selected and every day and night Martine had a new surprise in store! Every day was different and she really took care of the details, for example checking with the hotels that we don’t get the same food every night ! It was the perfect mix of adventure , nice hotels, some relaxation and driving in very isolated rural places as well as slightly more populated places ! Amazing communication, coordination! Always felt safe and well taken care of ! 10/10 and 100% recommend !

Date of experience: 09 November, 2025

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Reply from Desert Rats 2025.11.21

Thank you so much, Isabel! I'm very happy to hear you enjoyed the trip and appreciated the attention to detail. Your recommendation means the world! Take care Isabel! Warm regards, Martine

Ingrid Peeters 2025.11.17

     

Mountain en Valley Deze tour was werkelijk geweldig. Samen met twee vrienden hebben ik meegedaan met deze tour. Op de 125cc motoren waar je ook zonder rijbewijs op mag rijden, zijn we op veel mooie en uitdagende plekken geweest. Marokko en deze tour waren boven verwachting mooi. Dessert Rats bedankt voor deze onvergetelijke ervaring.

Date of experience: 10 November, 2025

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Reply from Desert Rats 2025.11.21

Super om te horen dat je zo genoten hebt van de tour en de prachtige plekken in Marokko! Er is nog veel meer te ontdekken in Marokko, dus wie weet kom je nog een keertje mee? Met de rest van de vriendengroep? :)
Groetjes, Martine

Hans Sommers 2025.11.17

     

A memory for life! The "Mointains and Valleys" tour—what a wonderful week we had! I had expectations, but the Moroccan countryside pleasantly surprised me. The Scramblers are perfect for this tour, even for tall people. Martine and her crew have everything perfectly organized. The accommodations, the food, the assistance car, and the route—all excellent. A memory for life!

Date of experience: 10 November, 2025

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Reply from Desert Rats 2025.11.21

Thank you, Hans! A memory for life, wow! I'm so happy to hear the tour exceeded your expectations and left you with such wonderful memories. Thank you and hopefully we will see you guys again! Groetjes, Martine

Samburden1984@gmail.com 2025.10.16

     

Ride of a life time Amazing trip, bobber for life

Date of experience: 16 October, 2025

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Edel Mulcahy 2025.10.13

     

My husband and I completed the High Atlas Mountains tour last week, led by Martine and Amine and it was an absolute blast. I loved every second and that was due to how well this tour is organised. Every track and trail brings a new experience and insight into Morocco and its fantastic scenary, which I will remember for a long, long time. From the fun bikes to the accomodation and the lunch time breaks, everything is just fantastic. If you want to explore Morocco, don't wait! You are guaranteed an experience of a lifetime. I'm already looking to the Sahara tour next year.

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Tom Salisbury 2025.10.09

     

Verified

Best tour company in Morocco Ive used this company on a few occasions, reason being they are the best .Support and local knowledge is second to none ,they speak many languages inc French and Arabic so communication along the way is no problem whilst travelling, they know all the best accommodations and coffee stops ,they will show you the real Moroccan culture not just the usual tourist spots .The bikes are well maintained and they go above and beyond to make your adventure a special experience you will never forget . I do at least 3 motorcycle trips a year on all continents so I do know a good motorcycle tour company when I encounter one .Highly recommend 👌

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James Mur 2025.07.03

     

Not long back from an Atlas Mountains tour. Can and will easily say the best use of money i've ever spent. A stunning selection of routes, some more challenging than others, but never a dull moment, the only thing i got fed up with was saying 'wow'. Hotels were brilliant, beautiful locations, views and service. Motorbike was the definition of reliant. Thankyou to Martine and Amine, looking forward to doing the other 2 tours ASAP.

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Reply from Desert Rats 2025.07.28

Hi James, thank you so much for your review! Amine is working on a Coastal rout so soon you will have to come back for 3 more tours! :)
See ya! Warm regards, Martine

Richard Howard 2025.06.17

     

Recently returned from High Atlas Mountain Tour, far exceeded my expectations, went with my two grown up sons and a friend, all three had very little riding experience, would thoroughly recommend the days training to give you some confidence as some of the trails are not for the faint hearted! Our tour was led by Martine and her assistant Amine, everything was prepared for us and they made the whole experience better. Accommodation en route was very good and food excellent. The Dockers were little work horses and managed the terrain without difficulty, Amin managed to repair any minor issues there and then. You cover a lot of mileage and look forward to a good bed at end of day! The scenery is spectacular and you really do get off the normal tourist trails. I would thoroughly recommend this tour, extremely good value for money and I will return in the future for one of there other tours.

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Reply from Desert Rats 2025.07.28

Hi Richard, thank you so much for your lovely review! So happy to hear you and your two boys had a great time and even Vincent made it to the end of the tour! It was great getting to know you all and Amine and I both hope you'll becoming back as it's not that far away for you guys :)
Warm regards, Martine

Michael Wu 2025.06.02

     

Once in a lifetime Trip Once in a lifetime experience. Absolutely stunning route for the High Atlas Mountains tours. Amine and Martine were extremely patient and great company! Would highly recommend the tour! Having their support throughout the week was extremely beneficial.

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Tom Baker 2025.05.27

     

I booked the Mountains and Valleys tour with Desert Rats after reading all of the amazing reviews and I’m so glad I did! Martine and the team were all extremely friendly and knowledgeable and their carefully crafted route made for some amazing riding with many culturally enriching experiences along the way. I met a great group of people and can’t recommend the whole experience highly enough. Thanks so much again Martine and the whole Desert Rats teams!

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Reply from Desert Rats 2025.07.28

Hi Tom, thank you so much for your kind words! Very happy to hear you had a great time. Hope you will come back for more? Warm regards, Martine

Keith McNamee 2025.04.29

     

It was mostly a group of experienced riders while I was the nove and they handled us all brilliantly. Fully recommend

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Reply from Desert Rats 2025.07.28

Hi Keith, as we all know now... experience isn't always a good thing! :) You did great! Warm regards, Martine

Derek Allan 2025.04.27

     

Just back from the high atlas tour Absolutely fantastic trip great scenery , good bikes , nice group well led and managed by martine and amien well worth a trip and recommend it all day long One issue might be I think you may need to have a certain level of proficiency on a bike not expert by a long shot but a non / very new biker might struggle a wee bit That aside , I’ll be back next year for a different tour 👍👍

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Reply from Desert Rats 2025.07.28

Hi Derek, I really appreciate your review! Having some riding experience or at least attending the training day definitely enhances the tours!
Amine is currently developing a new Coastal route... just another reason to return! :) Warm wishes, Martine

Scott Stevenson 2025.04.27

     

What a great experience, great scenery from start to finish, with every day giving awsome and different views and mini climates. Go with an open mind on the wee bikes, they went everywhere and anywhere a small road bike shouldn't, handling everything from loose surfaces, rocks, ruts, dirt and streams. Relax into the Docker experience and be impressed, different mindset to blasting along Euro roads on big bikes. No pressure to go fast, enjoy the ride, stop as often as you like for pics or enjoy the scenery. Navigation app was great and so easy to follow when you want some solo time. Accommodation was traditional and clean, food was plentiful and good. A good laugh was enjoyed throughout with the group which really made for an enjoyable all round adventure. Amine was on hand for knowledgeable advice, looking after the bikes and joining in with the group. All of the arrangements through Martine went without a hitch and she guided us through the itinerary and made sure everyone had a great time and ironed out any minor glitchs. A brilliant trip, totally different from anything else due to the docker and routes. Thoroughly recommend this Atlas Mountains trip. Already thinking about next year and another Desert Rats Tours.

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Reply from Desert Rats 2025.07.28

Hi Scott! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate it. You've already booked another tour, so we can't wait to see you again soon! Looking forward to it and hoping to impress you once more! :) Warm regards, Martine

rose 375 2025.04.27

     

My second time in Morocco with Desert rats and Martine. Brilliantly organised, these motorcycle trips take one to parts of the country one could never get to otherwise. I cannot speak highly enough of the tours and the hotels we stayed in. Having also previously toured Morocco on a 1200 BMW, I much prefer the smaller, lighter bikes, and the superb backup service provided by this company.

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Reply from Desert Rats 2025.07.28

Thank you very much for the kind word! And I'm happy to hear you preferred the little Docker over the GS1200, bigger isn't always better, right? ;-)

Hope to se you again on another Desert Rats tour? We're working on a Coastal Tour!

Warm regards, Martine

James Cousins 2025.04.13

     

From the beginning to the end our trip was perfect, hitting the sweet spot between feeling intrepidly independent and being well supported. Every part was relaxed, but well thought through. The places we stayed were great and Martine and Amine excellent guides. Thanks so much - really cant wait for the next one!!!

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Reply from Desert Rats 2025.07.28

Hi James, thank you for your great review! Love the pictures you've added. Sucha great and large group! hahaha Hope you'll come back for more! Warm regards, Martine

Mr Racer 2025.03.15

     

Martine helped me organising a lot of stuff after the tour. Thank you for helping me out.

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Tomas Baier 2025.03.09

     

Great Tour AGAIN - it was our second tour with Martine and her team and AGAIN it was perfectly organised, all single steps very well planned and also our fellow riders were super nice people, thank you all for making us the Tour so perfect. We will definitely come back AGAIN in 2026 :-)

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Reply from Desert Rats 2024.03.28

Hi Tomas, thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure having you and your wife on tour. You both did amazing! Hope to see you next year in the Atlas Mountains! Warm regards, Martine

Tomas B 2025.03.09

     

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Great Tour, back AGAIN in 2026 Great Tour AGAIN - it was our second tour with Martine and her team and AGAIN it was perfectly organised, all single steps very well planned and also our fellow riders were super nice people, thank you all for making us the Tour so perfect. We will definitely come back AGAIN in 2026 :-)

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Neil D 2025.03.04

     

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Desert Tour What an amazing way to discover Morrocco. Desert Rats had been recommended by the friend I was on this trip with and he was not wrong.Travelling through Morrocco on the Apollo Docker is a fab experience. Through towns, villages, desert and dunes. This was an unforgettable adventure that took us to places you would not experience as a regular tourist.I wholeheartedly recommend this tour and will be looking to return to do the others. Only this time I will bring my son.Without doubt Martine binds this experience together and makes it what it is.

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