Dose of Travel ClubReviews of doseoftravel.co

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.

I was very excited for this trip but sadly very disappointed. The whole trip was very unorganized and the host was not very helpful and I didn’t see much representation from DOTC. The group was wayy too large for this trip and several stops were missed even when we were on time. Our local guide Ali was amazing and very helpful and knowledgeable and I think him being there really made the experience better. Most meals were not covered and breakfast was mostly covered by the hotels we were staying at. We stayed mostly at hotels but the itinerary clearly stated riads. I didn’t realize how much more I would be spending on food and tips. A lot of the stops we made were at touristy places and the food was not good and overpriced. Although the trip was very disappointing I will say I did make new friends and memories but that still doesn’t overshadow the amount of money I spent on this trip. I really had high hopes because I was looking forward to more DOTC trips but after the amount of money and time I’ve spent I don’t think it that will happen unless I see improvements.

I wanted to share some honest feedback about the recent Morocco trip because I really believe in what DOTC is doing and want to see it thrive. I’ve traveled with them before and had such an amazing time that I decided to book another trip. Unfortunately, this experience just didn’t live up to the first one, and I left feeling disappointed. From day one through the farewell dinner, things felt a bit unorganized and communication was lacking. The itinerary was packed so tightly that there was very little free time to actually enjoy the beautiful places we were visiting. Several experiences and stops were cancelled without much notice, explanation, or any kind of refund, which was frustrating. On top of that, there was very little DOTC representation throughout the trip. The trip was also promoted as a luxurious experience, but it didn’t quite match that expectation. Riad stays were a big part of the draw for me, yet they only happened a couple of times. Some of the meal stops during transfers felt more like tourist traps, and I wasn’t aware of the tipping culture or the extra costs I’d need to plan for ahead of time. As someone who travels often and is a smart traveler, I was still hoping for a little more guidance from DOTC to help make the trip smoother. That said, there were still moments I truly enjoyed—our guide Ali was wonderful, and Morocco itself is absolutely stunning. But with the group being so large, the schedule so full, and the DOTC team not as present as expected, the trip felt rushed and at times unsupported. Often, we barely had time to take in the sights before we were moving on to the next stop. I think this trip has so much potential, and with changes—like shortened itinerary, limiting the group size, and ensuring more consistent DOTC presence—it could be incredible. I love the vision behind DOTC and would like to continue supporting future trips, but after this experience, it will be hard for me to book again unless I see some improvements.

This was singlehandedly one of the most disappointing trips of my life. I would like to emphasize that I wholeheartedly believe in the mission of the DOTC and want it to succeed. I had been looking forward to this trip for literally months. However, this trip was nothing like it was advertised. I understand that they use a third party (TourHero) to plan the trip, but it is hard not to blame DOTC for not verifying the itinerary and accommodations since they are the ones selling this experience to us. Some of the positives of the trip were: - The Riad in Marrakesh and the hotel in Chefchaouen - Camels and ATV rides in the Sahara Desert - The local tour guide was phenomenal. He was very helpful, knowledgeable, and a good vibe. - The girls I met on the trip Below are the negatives: - The hotel in Rabat was nothing like the Riad that was promised - The hotel is Fes had a nice lobby and pool, but that is about it. My room was very poorly lit, had no view, and the bathtub would not drain. Most of the girls had issues with their rooms. Again, they put us in a hotel when a Riad was promised. Considering how expensive this trip was, they really dropped the ball with the accomodations. - The trip clearly had more people than they could handle. They had to put us in hotels instead of Riads bc Riads cannot accommodate 27 people. This trip might have been better if it was 15 people. The planners did not take into account how long it takes to coordinate 27 people. - The trip tried to cover too many cities, which lead to spending 4 days on the bus. Because of this, we could not fully explore any of the locations. - Even through the itinerary had "free time" listed, we were often behind schedule, and therefore had no time to independently explore - Most meals were not covered, but we were forced to eat in expensive touristy restaurants with mediocre food. - There was a host that was supposed to represent DOTC, but it is unclear what her job was. I am happy she enjoyed her trip, but a lot of the other girls (including me) needed to take charge and coordinate logistics, which defeated the whole purpose of paying DOTC. Overall, it’s unfortunate, because Morocco is a beautiful country and had the potential to be a great experience. With better planning and leadership, this could have been a much better trip. TLDR: the guide and girls were great, but the trip itself was poorly organized, and therefore, was not worth the money or the time.

The trip overall was so very disappointing. This was my second DOTC trip and first longer trip (CDMX in March was 2.5 days). The first trip could have been better but the amazing people I met helped distract from some of the issues. This trip however was unfortunately so different. From the get go it was clear that it had been overbooked (27 women total). DOTC’s role was nonexistent - multiple guests who paid to be there had to step in and communicate with the local guide (who was amazing) and help coordinate and gather the group. The itinerary was misleading and completely unrealistic. There were few enjoyable experiences where the constant issues did not overshadow them. The hotels were clearly not validated by DOTC as most of them were disappointing or misleading (supposed to be in riads most of the time but they overbooked so we had to stay in hotels that were not at all similar). Overall, for the amount of money I spent on this the trip was disappointing yes there were few good moments and good people (some of the other guests and the local guides) but a trip like this for the price point shouldn’t be overshadowed with multiple daily issues, poor planning and communication.

This was my second trip with Dotc. I thought I could get the same experience as first. Peru was great. This trip was nothing but dissatisfying. This Morocco trip could have been planned well. Felt like wasted my money. Host was not up to well informed, she was in her own vacay with us. Itinerary was not fully covered missed few stops, changed one hotel at the last minute which was messy with clogged bathtubs (every girl has a story about this hotel) I personally feel that the food stops during the trip could have been improved. Rather than dining primarily catering to tourists, we would have greatly appreciated more opportunities to experience authentic Moroccan cuisine, which we found truly memorable. Our guide Ali was great whom we could really on, taking care of us and making sure we are safe all the time. One challenge was that some conversations occasionally turned toward political subjects, such as India’s international relations. This was somewhat unsettling during the trip. I believe that, particularly on a South Asian group tour, it would be more pleasant and respectful to keep discussions centered on the travel experience and avoid sensitive geopolitical debates.