"I didn't have to be brave. Everything just feels so safe and taken care of." That's how Danielle describes her 10-day Morocco adventure—and she's not alone. Three women who traveled Morocco as complete strangers share what it's really like to ride camels through the Sahara, survive 108-degree heat, bond in traditional hammams, and make lifelong friends along the way. Turns out, you don't need to be adventurous by nature to have the trip of a lifetime. You just need someone who's already done the hard work for you.

After spending a few days in Marrakech, I was excited to wake up early and hit the road for the most anticipated part of our trip: the Sahara Desert road trip.