Dose of Travel ClubReviews of doseoftravel.co

DOTC gets an A++++++ from me! It was my first time ever going to Africa and Kenya and I’m definitely glad I went with them! The itinerary was on point and we got to experience a lot of amazing things without it being overwhelming. Anaya was such a great DOTC host, they literally couldn’t have picked anyone better! She was the youngest person on our trip, yet so fun, outgoing, warm and welcoming, responsible, and just overall a great vibe! Our local guides Martin and Richard were amazing! Truly some of the sweetest people. They took such great care of us and made the trip extra special and fun! All the places we stayed at were great and the people who hosted us were so hospitable and kind 🤎 The people, the food, the activities, the gorgeous wild animals, the fresh tea, the farewell cave restaurant dinner, the resort, the sunset canoe ride, the music, and so on…it was all spectacular! ✨✨✨ This was my first time solo traveling outside the U.S. and doing it full on with a group and travel company. It was definitely one of the most memorable trips I’ve been on! 10/10 recommend and I’m totally going on another trip them!

A really special way to travel and meet other South Asian people. The trip was organized enough and the mix of people that attended were really great. There were some unique and adventurous experiences that were part of the itinerary and would love to get more cultural exposure as part of it as well.

Lot of fun. Made some good friends along the way. Would do it again

Honestly, Nabila was a fantastic host. She made the trip look effortless and so well planned. The activities were spot on and I could not asked for a more perfect week. 10/10

So I went to the girls only Morocco trip. I would absolutely NOT recommend it. It was one of the worst decisions. 1) Itinerary- Lack of accountability by Dose of Travel. So DTC booked 27 girls for this trip, which absolutely did not make any sense for the itinerary that was created. Due to the high volume of people, there were nice hotels (Riads) that the travel group could not book. Instead of 4-5 starts hotels, we had to stay at 2-3 stars hotels. Due to the large group, a lot of the activities were canceled, for which we paid for. A lot of the activities were also pushed which further delayed subsequent events. As a result we were not able to see some of the cities, arriving late at night and leaving early morning. So essentially I paid to spend the day in the bus. It was basically a bus vacation. Dose of Travel should have reduced the number of people or have a more slow paced itinerary or have multiple smaller groups with different tour guides. The reason behind having such a large group is essentially for profit. Whenever activities were canceled or we arrived late, the tour guide kept blaming us even though everyone was ready and prepared at the indicated time and location. The large group also made it difficult logistics wise, in terms of transportation. A lot of people lost their baggages or had issues with their baggage because it was difficult for the tour guide to manage so many passengers and variables. 2) Dose of Travel Host. The host was essentially a waste of space. She did not know anything about the itinerary or date/timelines. Whenever we asked her a question she always had to refer back to the tour guide. She only wanted to hang out with her friends. But then in that case she should not have taken the responsibility of being the DTC host. 3) Hammam: Even though this was a girls only trip, they sent us to Hammam where there were male workers and male customers. The male worker peeked into the room while we were having a massage. This was absolutely unacceptable and highly uncomfortable. Either the travel group or DTC should have ensured that they sent us to a women only hamma. 4) High cost. For dinner and lunches the tour guide brought us to restaurants that were super expensive and not good at all. Considering that 90% of the meals were not covered, this became extremely expensive. It was also expected to tip at every restaurant, porters, hotels, and transporters, which we were not madd aware beforehand. This added to the already high costs of this trip. 5) Lack of Communication. We had to go and ask a lot of the essential information (departure times, next activity timeline, hotel name and so on). This was not provided by the tour guide or useless Dose of Travel host. A lot of the time we had very limited time to get ready in order to meet the timelines By the end of the trip, every single girl felt disappointed by the trip. We all had expected much more. This could have an enjoyable experience if only Dose of Travel had kept smaller groups and a better itinerary suited to actually explore Moroccan culture. Overall, I essentially paid over 3k to sit in a bus. Out of 8 days, there was only 1 day where we actually did any activities (that were not already free) and actually enjoyed. I would NOT advise anyone to travel ever again with Dose Of Travel. It was complete waste of money.

This was my very first experience with DOTC and, like many of the other girls on the trip, I had high expectations. The trip is advertised by DOTC as an aesthetically pleasing tour of Morocco (staying in cute riads, going to cute cafes, shopping). I expected a trip curated toward a unique experience while bonding with fellow South Asian girlies. Instead, we were herded around like cattle as a large group of 26 girls. We rushed through the itinerary with several missed experiences due to poor time management, lack of organization, and little to no communication. A couple of accommodations were not riads, but seemingly budget hotels that fell below par. The restaurants and shops we were taken to also felt very commercialized toward tourists. Our DOTC ambassador’s overall lack of contribution to the experience was extremely disappointing. There could have been so many more chances to get all the girls to bond. It would also help if the ambassador was well-versed for the destination to help provide informative answers, tips, fun facts. I highly commend our tour guide, Ali, for doing his best to keep everything under control. He ensured all girls were taken care of at all times. There were many stressful moments during the trip that he handled with finesse. Morocco is a beautiful country and I met so many wonderful girls. I am very grateful to DOTC for providing a safe experience. However, I do hope for improvements for future travelers who book this tour so that they do not feel misled and disappointed.

I want to provide this feedback in the hope that it’s taken constructively, as I truly want to see this company succeed. I hope they review it carefully and make the necessary changes to create a better experience for future travelers. I recently joined the girls-only Morocco trip that several other reviewers have commented on, and unfortunately, I share many of the same concerns. From the very start, there were significant issues. Communication There was a severe lack of communication before and during the trip. I learned three days into the trip that emails, a Zoom call, and a WhatsApp group had been sent out prior - none of which I ever received, despite booking eight months in advance and providing my contact information. The company should have ensured that every traveler received this info. On the trip itself, updates were inconsistent and last-minute - often we were given only 30 minutes’ notice to be somewhere, leaving us constantly chasing information. Hosting The local Moroccan guide was absolutely incredible - he managed a large group with professionalism and care. However, the DOTC host’s role was unclear. She did not provide guidance, answer questions, or support the group in any meaningful way, and seemed more focused on spending time with her friends who were also on the trip than on ensuring travelers had what they needed. Group Size & Logistics When I booked, I was told the group would be capped at 15–20 people. Instead, there were 27. This had a ripple effect across the entire trip. We were rebooked into hotels instead of riads, which did not match the promised quality. The oversized group also caused constant delays and made it impossible to follow the itinerary as planned. Several activities that were advertised and included in the cost were skipped entirely, without explanation of how those funds were reallocated. Overall Experience All of us invested significant money, time, and energy into what was meant to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. While I’m grateful for the friendships made and the chance to visit Morocco, the overall experience did not live up to expectations. Many of us left feeling disappointed and that we did not receive the value we paid for.

This was my first DOTC trip, and while I had an amazing time overall because of the incredible group of women I traveled with, and Morocco being a beautiful country the company’s planning and organization were very disappointing. I was especially excited about staying in Riads, as they were a key selling point of the trip, but that promise wasn’t fulfilled. Most of our stays were in hotels, some of which had serious issues ; rather than Riads that were advertised. The only exception was Chefchaouen, which truly felt special. In Marrakech, the group was split across three different Riads of varying quality, which felt unfair. For the price point, I expected stronger oversight and more thoughtful execution, especially for something marketed as luxury. Many of these issues seemed to stem from the fact that our group was so large. Because of the size, we ran late multiple times, had to skip stops, and often felt rushed. The itinerary also did not align with what was originally presented.Several experiences were skipped, altered, or condensed in ways that felt disorganized. The accommodations also appeared not to have been properly vetted, and the inconsistency in quality was disappointing. Food stops were another drawback. Most leaned heavily on tourist-oriented restaurants, which took away from the immersive aspect of the trip. I would have much preferred more opportunities to try authentic Moroccan cuisine and street food. That said, the women and our tour guide Ali on this trip made the experience unforgettable. Without them, the shortcomings in planning and execution would have overshadowed everything. I truly love the purpose DOTC has creating space for South Asians to connect and travel together, but to fully deliver on that promise, the company needs to improve its organization, vetting, and follow-through on what it sells. DOTC has so much potential, and I hope it grows into the kind of experience it aspires to be!