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Overall we had an amazing time in Morocco, in every stop along the way.

Our local specialist Hakim was very thorough in helping us plan our trip and answering all of our questions. I wish that we had gotten to meet in person. Thank you Hakim!

Our driver for the entire trip, Hicham, was kind, on-time(!!), helpful, and easy to talk to. We especially enjoyed his insights into daily life in Morocco, and our visit to his hometown! What a special and memorable experience. Thank you Hicham! We hope to see you again someday!

We enjoyed all of our accommodations very much. Our absolute favorites were Caravane in Ait Ben Haddou (SO beautifully designed and decorated!) and Riad Dar Sara in Marrakesh (again, so relaxing, so cute and beautifully done.) Our least favorite was Perle De La Medina in Fes. The room was large with high ceilings and had all tile and no rugs, which, although it was very spacious, led to it feeling cold/echo-y and not cozy. Also at that same hotel had a negative experience with a porter aggressively asking for extra tip. Otherwise, we really loved all of our accommodations and we commend Kimkim for choosing such reputable places.

All of our walking tour guides were absolutely fabulous. They were knowledgable, friendly, had strong English skills, and took the time to answers our questions thoughtfully. We want to give a special shout-out to Amine in Marrakesh. We thought he went above and beyond, engaging us in meaningful discussion about cultural differences which we appreciated so much.

Timing-wise, everything mostly went very well, given that timing is more flexible in Morocco than we may be used to in the US (and because sunrise times are so late there.) Because we sometimes took longer to drive from place to place than expected, the walking tours often started 1-2+ hours after they were stated to on the original trip plan. We appreciated the walking tour guides' flexibility in working with our arrival time. The only timing mishap occurred on day 5 when we drove from Merzouga to Ait Ben Haddou. We arrived at our hotel only 30 minutes before sunset, and we didn't understand that the hotel would be a 15-20 minute walk to Ait Ben Haddou over some somewhat dificult muddy/unpaved terrain. We had to rush, running to make it to Ait Ben Haddou to photograph and explore for at least a few minutes before sunset. We would have appreciated arriving at Ait Ben Haddou at least an hour earlier so that we could have had more time to explore. (Though, this was partially our fault for not communicating this well enough with our driver.)

Morocco is so incredibly diverse and beautiful and we are so glad we entrusted Kimkim with our travel planning experience. We very much enjoyed the experience of a private tour (just my husband and I) and we are glad that Kimkim was able to craft the perfect trip for us in the time that we had. We wouldn't change anything on our itinerary!

Hotel Reviews

Kenzi Basma Hotel

Casablanca

Simple, clean, well-located close to Hassan II Mosque. Looks like a business hotel--not traditionally-designed like the other hotels. Our room had a burn mark on the rug. Breakfast was great. Was the only hotel we stayed at that did not come with water bottle(s.)

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Close to Hassan II

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Caravane

Ouarzazate

SO BEAUTIFUL. So beautifully designed. So much attention to detail. I especially loved the zellige tiles in the bathroom.

Authenticity & Character

Although I truly appreciate the aforementioned beautifulness, also sometimes the decorations are generically "African" and not really specific to Morocco.

Location

Not far from Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, but be prepared that the walk there is about half on the paved road and half on unpaved, sometimes-muddy path that isn't always clear. It borders a stream and ascends and descends a bit. It took us about 10-15 minutes while rushing, so maybe 20 minutes if not rushing.

Staff

The staff are 9000% amazing at this hotel. Kind, attentive, friendly, really go the extra mile.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Only one thing: The shower didn't drain well so we had to stop the water every minute or so to let it drain before starting the water again.

Hotel & Spa Dar Sara

Marrakech

Amazingly beautiful, well-located, kind staff. Amazing place.

Authenticity & Character

Like some of the our other riads, it seems like this riad was made out of a historic house. This one has everything updated so that it retains its beautiful character but looks new at the same time. The courtyards in particular are gorgeous, light-filled with orange and lemon trees and gorgeous tilework in a green color.

Location

Close to Bab Doukkala and just a few minutes' walk from the main locations of the medina.

Staff

All of the staff here were so accommodating and kind. They let us have a late breakfast and a late check-out on the day of our departure.

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Dar Meziana

Chefchaouene

So cute!!! Great location in the heart of the medina. Very kind staff. The rooms are beautiful albeit quite small/cozy. We especially loved the shower in this hotel--it's in its own little elevated niche. Very cute and functional. Breakfast is one of the best of any hotel we stayed at.

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Riad La Perle De La Médina

Fès

Authentic, beautifully-decorated. Breakfast is on a top-floor terrace which is beautiful and nice. The rooms are quite large, which is good, but also they can feel a bit sterile and echo-y being so large with only tile and without any rugs. The shower was beautiful here too but there was no way to avoid splashing water all over the nearby bathroom floor.

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In particular, we paid one porter 20 dirhams for carrying our backpacks for 1 minute (which we easily could have done ourselves but he took them before we had the chance to decline) and after paying him, he asked for more. We thought that 20 dirhams was more than fair and didn't think it reasonable that he ask for more.

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Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

It is AMAZING that they can get plumbing and electrical in the middle of the desert!!!! This place has a flush toilet, a working shower (water was just lukewarm), and a place to charge your phone (you just need to unplug the bedside lamp.) All of the mattresses in Morocco were pretty hard but this place was the hardest of all, haha. Oh and the room was heated! Amazing! This room was cozy and comfortable and made a great respite in the middle of the desert.

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Location

It's right amongst the Erg Chebbi dunes!

Staff

So impressed with their multilingualism (as I am with all staff in Morocco.)

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Activity Reviews

Fes to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride and Overnight in the Desert via Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt & Erfoud

Morocco

The camel ride is a lot of fun! It is a bit lurch-y so just be prepared for some motion as the camel plods along, it is not completely smooth.

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Afternoon Guided Tour in Chefchaouen

Morocco

We loved our tour guide Baba! He was like a local celebrity, saying hi to everyone he passed. Chefchaouen is our favorite place we visited, with so many beautiful spots to take pictures, and Baba actually took some great pictures of us.

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This was the trip of a lifetime!
A little background: I had never heard of kimkim. When I was researching itineraries for our trip to Morocco, the kimkim options continued to present the most interesting itineraries. Initially, I was a little hesitant to book with an online company. But, the reviews were very good. I’m so glad I did it!
Kimkim put me in contact with Majid. Majid is so patient, thorough and pays attention to detail. He grew up in Morocco and coordinates tours. He had amazing reviews, so I decided to book the trip.
Majid and I did most of our communication online. I could have called him, but the online system with kimkim is so easy. Majid was always quick to respond to any of my questions. I don’t think he ever sleeps! Majid listened to my goals- I wanted a trip with personal cultural experiences and some adventure. He made suggestions of the daily itinerary, hotels, restaurants and essential stops. He welcomed my requests for a different hotel at one stop and an additional night at another. He was very easy to work with and super responsive. Majid arranged for Moha to tour us through Morocco.
Moha: although he was introduced to us as our driver, he was more of our personal guide to Morocco. He was so kind, genuine, welcoming and knowledgeable. Everywhere we went he introduced us to people like we were family. He is more than I ever could have hoped for in a guide. We felt safe and well cared for throughout the whole trip. Moha and Majid were in regular contact making sure all the details were correct. And, Majid directly reached out to me multiple times on the trip to make sure everything was going as planned.
Moha met us at the airport upon our arrival Saturday. He drove us to our hotel, La Maison Arabe, and waited until we were settled into our rooms before he left. We were met by Hamid in the evening for a food tour. Hamid was our local guide in Marrakesh. Prior to our trip I was worried that eating in the souk the first night may not go well for our stomachs. But, I did not need to worry. Hamid knew all the best places! We had Moroccan soup cooked by the prior chef of the king- it was the best soup we had all week! We had crepes, Berber donuts, tagine and more! It was a great way to start the trip
Sunday Hamid gave us a full day tour of the city. We visited historical sites and the souk- he even kept our teenage boys interested!
Monday we flew to the merzouga area. We spent the day with Moha visiting sites on our way to the desert. The best part of the day was visiting Risani with Moha. He showed us around a kasbah where families continue to live and where he played as a boy. He also arranged for us to eat lunch with a local Berber family. Mohamed, his wife and 3 children ate lunch with us in their home. They made Berber pizza- yum! The most fun was joking around with Mohamed’s son and when Mohamed taught our boys how to tie their scarves for our upcoming camel trek into the desert. Mohamed was so kind and willing to share his stories with us.
Monday evening we rode camels into the desert during sunset! It was so awesome! We stayed at Tiziri luxury camp. I was initially worried about it being cold at night. But, we were warm in jackets around the fire at night. The tents very heated, beds comfortable and hot water showers. I recommend staying 2 nights since you arrive in the evening. Ahmed is the manager- he makes sure the camp is very well run. The food was excellent. During the day we went on a tour with a staff member from the tiziri camp who brought us to have tea with a nomad family and helped us understand their way of life. Our boys had a great time riding dune buggies and sand boarding! The music at night was incredible
Moha met us Wednesday morning to drive us to the Dades valley. Along the way, we stopped in todra gorge for a tour of the community farms.
We stayed Wednesday and Thursday at Dar Rhiana Dades. The food was amazing, the rooms are beautifully decorated and the staff is so kind. We really enjoyed our time at this Riad. On Thursday, Moha introduced us to Mohamed. He is a local who grew up in the mountains around the Dades Gorge. We hiked, listened to stories, climbed rocks and laughed with him for 4 hours. It was amazing! We met back with Moha at Mohammed’s house where Isha, his wife, had prepared an amazing meal! What a great day.
Friday we drove back to Marrakesh (6 hours). We stopped at the kasbah where they filmed gladiator along our way. We ate dinner at dar esselem- a nice meal with live entertainment. A nice way to end the trip.
The highlights: Moha and Majid! Moha was so amazing. I am so thankful that Majid coordinated such an amazing itinerary and chose Moha to guide us through the trip. Moha introduced us to the most amazing local guides to make sure we had a personal experience at each stop. Camel trekking is a must! Hiking the gorge was awesome!
Thank you for everything

Hotel Reviews

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

From the moment you walk in the door, you are welcomed by everyone. The staff is so attentive and helpful. The rooms are beautiful! We loved he breakfast. The jazz club is a nice way to relax in the evening. It is a perfect distance from the souk- close enough to walk but far enough to be quiet. Wonderful hotel!

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Perfect size camp- about 8 tents. We loved taking a camel ride into the desert during sunset for your arrival. The staff is very helpful and kind. The tents are very comfortable: heated, hot water in showers and comfortable beds. We loved the excursion with dune buggies and meeting a nomad family. Food is great!

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

The rooms are beautifully decorated! The hotel staff is absolutely amazing. Lots of attention to detail. The food is so good!

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Activity Reviews

Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

Tiziri desert camp is awesome! Spend 2 nights so you can go on dune buggies and meet with nomads. The camel trek is incredible Enjoy the food and the music

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Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Hamid was amazing! I was initially concerned about starting our trip with a food tour because I was worried it would upset our stomachs. I did not need to worry! Hamid knew all the best places to visit. We loved the Moroccan soup- made by the prior chef of the king!

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Private Tour of Marrakech, the "Red City"

Marrakesh

Hamid was excellent! He was so knowledgeable and interesting. He kept our 2 teenage boys interested all afternoon!

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Transfer to Merzouga via Erfoud, Saharan Camel Ride

Errachidia

We loved traveling with Moha from the airport to Merzouga. He introduced us to Risani, the city where he grew up. We went to see fossils. It was awesome

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Merzouga Area Desert advanture

Merzouga

Moha was an amazing guide to this area

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Lunch with a Moroccan Berber Family in Sahara Desert

Merzouga

This was really special. We ate Berber pizza with Mohamed, his wife and 3 children. Mohamed was so kind and open. We learned so much about berbere culture. One of the best parts was watching him teach my boys how to tie their scarves for the upcoming camel trek!

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Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge

Morocco

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Hike Through Todra Gorges & Oasis for 1 Hour

Morocco

We were introduced to a local guide who taught us about community farming and the local culture So interesting. Great short hike

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Hiking & Cultural Immersion in the Atlas Mountains

Boumalne Dades

Definitely plan to hike the Dades valley. Moha connected us with Mohamed who grew up in the mountains around the gorge. We had an incredible experience listening to stories, hiking, rock climbing and laughing with Mohamed all afternoon. Then, we enjoyed lunch at his home. So amazing

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Spa at the Isis Spa in marakesh at 4:40 pm Friday 21 Feb.

Marrakesh

This was an activity that I picked. It was not recommended by Magid or Moha. It was a family friendly way to experience a haman. But, it was very touristy. I would not recommend it.

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We got back about a month ago from Morocco, and I'm still talking about it.

We booked through kimkim, but I think the agency they used was Morocco Immersion, and they were SPECTACULAR. As legend has it, Sharon, the woman who runs the agency, visited Morocco, and fell in love (maybe with her guide?) and now they live in America, and run an agency sending tourists throughout their beloved country! How is that for romance?

Our guide was named Omar, and he was so nice. I was there with my sister, and this was her 50th birthday gift. Omar spent the entire trip with us, driving us all over the country, and telling us all about the history of each place we went. We asked questions, we told jokes, we listened to music, both Berber music, and various artists from all over the world, and created a soundtrack of the trip. It was marvelous.

I loved the Riads where we stayed, and the itinerary that Maryem created. We had so much fun! I would highly recommend booking with Kimkim (or even directly through moroccan Immersion). They were literally AMAZE..