Morocco Travel Agents

This review comes a little late yet as it is so This review comes a little yet as it is so deserving we wanted to ensure to share our gratitude and appreciation of the Kim Kim team: Siad, Ilyace, and Hanan who helped to make our trip of a lifetime in Morocco an amazing experience in our lives we will forever cherish and remember.
We arrived at midnight in Morocco to be greeted with a warm welcome by Ilyace who shared a bit of the history and culture of Morocco as he drove us to our first Riad of the stay. Ilyace literally went above and beyond; diligent about accommodating our needs and ensuring we got the most out of our experience. We spent a good portion of the travel with him touring all of Morocco as he was our driver to our destinations, that he came to feel like part of the gang. He was very courteous, knowledgeable, informative and a pleasure to spend our time with. Thank you Ilyace for making us feel at home in your amazing and wonderous country. And getting unforgettablely getting us the airport on time while being stuck in a gridlock for a marathon in Casablanca.
Hanan heightened our taste buds to an exotic Moroccan food tasting experience. We spent the evening exploring local taste sensations and sharing recipes and fun times. Because of her we now want a tagine! And bring home the new food traditions we’ve learned. We’ve tried to find it here and boy do we miss the Moroccan tea.
And finally Siad who was our master planner of our enjoyable and eventful trip. Siad was very attentive and informative. He provided us with all the information whenever we needed. We didnt need to contact him while there and Ilyace always there to instantly take care of anything. Thank you for your great, custom planning to our needs. You truly made our experience in Morocco surreal.
We are now happy travellers promoting Kim Kim Tours and the beauty of Morocco. Definitely a company we would highly recommend with their courteous team and personal touches to make this experience magical and forever in our hearts.
With all our gratitude from your Canadian friends: Khrysta, Jacob, Kirk, and myself Leah.
Trip date: Oct 20-27, 2024

We just came back from a fantastic two-week trip from Morocco, and it could not have happened without the company and help of our driver and guide Mouad! Besides being a seasoned and experienced driver, Mouad exudes positivity and is earnest, and always tried to make sure that everything was going well with us on the trip. Every hour or so in the car, he would turn around and check in that we were "all good"! We also appreciate his focus on us having as good a cultural experience of his country as possible, avoiding too many shopping experiences, and thank him again for his invitation to have lunch with his family when we were in the desert.

Booking the trip with Majid was also a painless process. We indicated our start and end dates, some of preferences on activities, and were quickly presented with an itinerary. Adjustments to the itinerary were easily done, and Majid was always responsive and replied quickly.

Some of the highlights on the trip we would recommend:
1. Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. Just the setting of the mosque against the crashing waves was worth a visit.
2. Spend two nights in Chefchaouen so that you have time to slowly wander around and experience the town at a leisurely pace. Ask for Muhamed if you are getting a guide. Muhamed was a great guide keen on sharing the history and culture of his town and country, and we appreciated that he did not need to include visits to "artisan workshops".
3. Volubilis. The site, especially the mosaics, is impressive. We got a good guide (sorry forgot his name, might be Hamid) who is from the nearby town of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, who really knew his Greek and Roman legends and could connect them to the ruins.
4. Medina of Fez. A good guide is definitely required to explore the medina. Mouad was not joking when he said we will get lost if we try to navigate the medina on our own (google maps does not work), which we tried one night. Herbal tea with Abdullah was a highlight. The tannery is clearly a must-see. Shout-out to Badar at Riad Farouzi for being an accommodating host.
5. Camel ride and sunset in the dunes. Touristy as it might be, it was still a wonderful experience.
6. Glamping at Tiziri. Well set up operation. Watch the stars and sunrise at the small dune at the back of camp.
7. Dades gorge. We did not know much about this before the trip, but it turned out to be stunning. Dar Rihana where we stayed a night is a definite recommendation.
8. Ait Benhaddou. The UNESCO site on the way to Marrakech was another pleasant surprise.
9. Cooking class at La Maison Arabe in Marrakech. Highly recommended if you are looking for such an activity.
10. Essaouira. We stayed only one night, but would definitely recommend two nights. Mouad said that Essaouira is one of his favourite cities, and we understood why we when got there. Riad Mimouna was stunningly located.

Thank you Mouad and Majid again for a great trip!

Hotel Reviews

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Riad Mimouna

Essaouira

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Riad Madu

Merzouga

Activity Reviews

Explore Chefchaouen with your local guide

Chefchaouen

Muhamed was a great guide!

Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

Guided Tour of Volubilis

Volubilis

Wonderful run and mosaics.

Merzouga – Erg Chebbi ( Transfer By Camel Or 4×4)

Morocco

Camel ride and sunset in the dunes were still amazing experiences even if touristy.

Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

Camel ride and sunset in the dunes were still amazing experiences even if touristy.

Erg Chebbi – Tinejdad – Todra Gorges – Tinerir – Dades Gorge( 4 Hours)

Morocco

Dades gorge was stunning and a very pleasant surprise. Dar Rihana was an amazing B&B.

Free Day in Essaouira

Essaouira

We only had one night, but would recommend two nights in this stunning seaside town.

Dades Gorge – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Telouet – Marrakech ( 5 Hour Drive)

Morocco

Ait Benhaddou is definitely worth a visit.

Cooking Class La Maison Arabe Marrakech 10 AM session.

Marrakesh

One of the best cooking class experiences we've had.

Outstanding trip. We did a nine day tour (Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis/Meknes, Fez, Merzouga/Sahara, Ouarzazate/Aït Benhaddou, and Marrakech). Our driver for the whole trip, Younes, was incredible. His many years of touring was great for experiencing the best places for Moroccan pastries, best restaurant recommendations, and local history/color. We stayed in Riads throughout (except Ait Benhaddou hotel), all were great, and relatively easy to access when in medinas.

Chefchaouen tour with Aalae was really very good, lots of history and engaging discussion; rooftop dining in center of city was great. Volubilis was definitely worth the trip with good guide. Fes was a highlight with great all-day guide Fatima Zahra, great food and trip to hammam. Merzouga/Sahara was great with camel ride and overnight tent stay; in retrospect, we might have swapped out a day in Marrakech to have stayed longer in desert. Ouarzazate highlight was Ait Benhaddou. In Marrakech we did food tour and full day tour which were very good; Hatim from Morocco Off the Beaten Track (MOBT) joined the tour and made it enjoyable (he also did a great job of planning out the overall tour). Cooking class in Marrakech was fun, but did take up a fair part of the day.

Overall, incredible trip, great experience, in large part due to great care from Younes.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Kalaa

Rabat

Nice riad. Good staff and breakfast.

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Dar Meziana

Chefchaouene

Good location, staff and breakfast.

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Riad Zamane & Spa Fes

Fes

Good staff, location, and breakfast.

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Luxury Camp Chebbi

Merzouga

Great staff, good food, great experience.

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Asfalou

Great location, great views of Ait Benhaddou and valley. Nice accomodation. Only hotel we stayed at in Morocco, rest were riads.

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Riad Nyla And Spa Marrakech

Marrakech

Very good staff, breakfast, and location. Very close to Dar el Bacha, Secret Garden, and others. Great rooftop bar and amenities.

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Great amenities and great rooftop bar.

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Activity Reviews

Hammam Visit: Traditional Body Scrub

Morocco

Great to do once during a trip.

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Exploring the Imperial City and Medieval Medina of Fez

Fes

Great guide with Fatima Zahra.

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Evening Food Tour in Marrakesh

Marrakesh

Primary guide was OK. Experiences were good.

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Primary guide could have been more engaging.

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Exploring the Medina and Historical Sites Of Marrakesh

Marrakesh

Primary guide was OK.

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Primary guide could have been more engaging.

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Traditional Cooking Class

Morocco

Good experience with other travelers learning Moroccan cooking. Took 4-5 hours, do this only if you have time. Engaging chef and translator at Clock Kitchen.

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Engaging chef and translator at Clock Kitchen.

Overnight in the Sahara Desert

Morocco

Great staff.

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Thanks to Majid and Moha for making our trip to Morocco very memorable. I've never scheduled an expensive trip with someone over the internet, but Majid delivered. With our driver, Moha, we our six day journey from Casablanca to Meknes to Fez to Ouzoud Falls to Marakech and back to Casablanca met every plan and expectation. Of course, being in Morocco made the KimKim experience extra special. Besides the souvenirs and pictures, I return home with a vastly improved understanding of the diverse cultures of Morocco.

One piece of advice I would give to travelers to Morocco...get local currency in small denominations. Everyone expects a tip...even 2 dinars for a toilet trip visit. The ATMs don't give small denominations or coins. We even asked Moha to assist with breaking large bills. Majid provided guidelines on what amounts to tip who.

I would happily recommend Majid and Moha to anyone considering a trip to Morocco!

Hotel Reviews

Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca

Casablanca

They upgraded us to a suite!

Authenticity & Character

More western than Moroccan, but that was okay.

Location

It wasn't too far from the airport. But we arrived late and were tired.

Staff

Staff upgraded us to a suite. Probably noticed we were dead tired.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Double-paned glass kept obvious street noises out of the room for a very quiet rest.

Dar Lys - Luxury Riad & Spa

Fes

We had some problems with low water pressure in our bathroom, but it was temporary. The breakfast and dinner were great, but since we were there for two nights, having other dining options would have been great. We were discouraged from entering the medina at night even though the hotel advertises its proximity as an asset.

Authenticity & Character

It was an oasis in a not so beautiful medina.

Location

In the medina, but we were told not to venture into the medina on our own.

Staff

They got up with us and made breakfast even when we had to check out early.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very nice place. Modern with very good dining. Our room overlooked the courtyard restaurant, so we heard music and ambient noise until 11pm at night.

Widiane Suite And Spa

Bine El Ouidane

It may be difficult to find a 4 or 5-star hotel in this remote area near the Atlas Mountains. This hotel looks like a 5-star hotel, but presents as much less.

Authenticity & Character

Not Moroccan, not 5-star European.

Location

Ideal location as our trip from Fez to Marakech required an overnight stop, and this one was close to Ouzoud Falls.

Staff

Staff seemed unwilling to admit mistakes.

Cleanliness & Comfort

I ordered salmon for dinner half was raw. After using the toilet once, no more water came out of any of the spigots in our bathroom. Staff had it fixed during the dinner with uncooked food.

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

Best hotel staff of the trip. Best restaurant food of the trip. And we both got a wonderful hammam and massage at their spa. If our windows had double-paned glass like the Mövenpick in Casablanca, then maybe we wouldn't have to listen to the restaurant entertainment and client noises below our window.

Authenticity & Character

It really is a very charming and colorful place. The Jazz Bar pianist played familiar tunes and dinner could be had when we were ready. The staff seemed to treasure the place as well, which was refreshing to see.

Location

Easy walking distance to the old market square. Staff gave perfect directions.

Staff

They listened and always had a solution.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Maybe we'd ask for a room that didn't look over the restaurant.

Activity Reviews

Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Transfer from Casablanca to Fez via Meknes

Morocco

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide at Volubilis was well-informed.

Guided Tour of Volubilis

Volubilis

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was well-informed

Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

Transfer to Bin El Ouidane

Morocco

Grateful for the few stops we made along the way (Ifrane, castle, lunch), otherwise the ride was long. You should consider having a guide who can get picked up at one location and dropped off down the road to give some background on the Berber culture of the High Atlas region.

Horse Ride Carriage in Marrakech

Marrakesh

We almost didn't do it, but glad we did because it gave us more of a glimpse of the "new" Marakech. On the other hand, those poor horses seemed stressed to be in crazy city traffic.

Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our guide was helpful and informative. May have overtired him considering he may have taken a cut from the rug purchases we made from the merchant he steered us to.

Visit Majorelle gardens and Yves Saint Laurent with your private guide

Marrakesh

Would have enjoyed having lunch near this museum than in the old Jewish quarter. I don't know if this place gets enough publicity, but it should. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

My wife and I travelled for 16 days around Morocco. We had an excellent time throughout. Kimkim did a great job in every way.

1) The overall design was a very fruitful collaboration between the Kimkim lead Hakim Alibouche and ourselves. We had a fairly clear idea of the destinations we wanted to visit. We used one of the pre-existing Kimkim itineraries as a guide to what seemed a reasonable sequence and pace. We then worked with Hakim to turn that outline into a detailed trip plan. This exceeded our expectations. Hakim answered all of our questions promptly and thoughtfully and addressed all issues, both throughout the planning, and during the trip itself.

2) The strategy used was to have a single driver, who took us all over the country. We then had a local guide at each destination. Our driver, Abdellatif Iggui, was absolutely outstanding in every way. He was first of all an excellent, safe driver, who knew every inch of the country and of every city. He was always on time, and always knew just how long any of our journeys would take. He made sure we were comfortable throughout, he was happy to stop for pictures or a rest as needed, he was able to share a lot of information about his country, and overall made the journeys very pleasant.

3) Our itinerary follows:
- Arrived Casablanca, went via Rabat (where we had lunch, actually quite a nice brief stop), then to Chefchaouen, where we stayed 2 nights
- Chefchaouen is amazing - one of the prettiest towns we have ever seen, and a great introduction to Morocco; we toured the city in the morning, and in the afternoon hiked to waterfalls and the "Pont de dieu" natural rock bridge
- We then went to Fes for 3 nights (most people seem to stay for 2 nights), via Volubilis (fabulous ancient Roman town), with brief stops in Moulay Idriss (pleasant small city with a climb to a nice view) and Meknes (ancient capital, beautiful walls)
- Fes is very nice - the medina, the medresas, the Mellah, the palace, the gates - all quite amazing; we had the same guide for 2 days, which was useful
- We then had a long drive (~ 8 hours) to Merzouga (beautiful drive, with terrain reminiscent of the Grand Canyon), which is the staging point for the Erg Chebbi desert, which was the highlight of the whole trip; we stayed 2 nights (most seemed to stay for just one). We rode camels (~ 1 hour to the tent camp), the stargazing at night was extraordinary, then did a 4x4 tour of the desert the next day including visiting a nomad camp, climbing sand dunes, African music show, and visit to a lake in the desert
- We then drove via Todra Gorge (amazing place) to Boumalne-Dades, where we stayed 2 nights; we had a long hike in the mountains, and a walk through another gorge; beautifl scenery
- We then drove to Marrakesh, where we stayed 4 nights; 2 days for seeing the city, which is amazing - the medina with the souks, the mellah, various tombs, the central square - one day would not have been enough; for the third day, we took a day trip to hike in the Atlas mountains in a town called Imlil
- We then drove to the coast for one night stay in Eassouira, which is really lovely and a nice change of pace; we had an excellent tour of their medina
- We then drove to Casablance for our last night's stay; Casablanca is also very nice, much more modern than Fes or Marrakesh; the highlight was the Hassan II Mosque, the only one we were able to enter, which is a stunning structure in every way

4) We had very good guides in every location. In every case, they were extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. They ensured we were well looked after, making sure we got to our destinations safely, with good recommendations for restaurants, that we found toilets when needed, and they helped us manage issues such as finding an ATM that would take Canadian VISA cards.

5) The accommodations were all excellent. They all served excellent included breakfasts. The property in Boumalne-Dades provided supper, which was excellent and a nice treat. The accommodations were actually for the most part somewhat more luxurious than we would have needed and if we were doing the trip over again, we would likely have reviewed the details of the recommended properties a little more closely and opted for less opulent rooms.

Overall, this was a 5-star holiday with a 5-star company.

Hotel Reviews

La Petite Chefchaouen

Chefchaouene

This was a very pleasant stay right in the middle of the Chefchaouen medina. The breakfast was excellent. The room was small but very comfortable. The hosts were very kind.

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Sahara Stars Dades

Boumalen Dades

This was a great place to stay. The room was very comfortable. The restaurant, which served breakfast and supper (both included in the stay) was excellent - the best meals we had in our whole trip to Morocco. The servers were exceptional.

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Heure Bleue Palais - Relais & Châteaux

Essaouira

This was a nice hotel, well-situatied, comfortable room, very friendly staff.

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Hôtel & Spa Le Doge

Casablanca

This is an absolutely beautiful hotel with so much character. The room was a little small, but still very comfortable. The staff were very helpful. The breakfast was very good.

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Riad Fes - Relais & Châteaux

Fes

This was a luxurious and very comfortable accommodation right in the middle of the Fes Medina. The breakfast was excellent. The staff were very pleasant.

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Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

This was the highlight of our trip. The staff were extraordinarily nice and helpful. The food in their restaurant was amazing, both breakfasts and dinners. The tents were very comfortable.

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Les Jardins De La Koutoubia

Marrakech

The location is amazing - right in the medina, steps from Jemaa el Fna, and just down the road from the main mosque. The room was very nice, the breakfasts excellent, and the staff were most helpful.

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Activity Reviews

Morning Guided Tour in Chefchaouen

Morocco

The city is beautiful, and the guide did a good job of taking us around.

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Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

The tour was excellent. The guide was highly knowledgeable, made sure we efficiently got around this complex town, and explained things well. The restaurant recommended was excellent.

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Guided 4x4 Desert Adventures in Erg Chebbi

Morocco

This was a really great tour. The guide was very nice, and made sure we had an excellent experience at each stop - the sand dunes, the nomad camp, the lake, the African music performance.

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Guided Walk in Dades Gorges

Boumalne Dades

This hike was fantastic. The guide was excellent - he made sure we walked safely, and explained things very well.

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Guided Tour of Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Excellent guide, very nice place.

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Full-Day Hike in Imlil Village, Return to Marrakech

Morocco

The hike in Imlil was beautiful. The guide was very good at ensuring we hiked safely and saw the surroundings and explained very well what we were seeing.

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Afternoon Guided Tour in Casablanca

Morocco

The visit was very good. We enjoyed seeing both some of the highlights of Casablanca and the Hassan II mosque. We would have appreciated maximizing the time at the mosque as this was a unique opportunity during our trip.

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Transfer to Fes, Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

The driver (Abdellatif Iggui) was excellent. He made sure we got everywhere we needed to get safely and efficiently.

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

Morocco

Again, Abdellatif was an excellent driver, and made sure we stopped at appropriate places periodically for a rest and for picture taking,

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Camel trek to your camp

Merzouga

So much fun!

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Guided Tour of Volubilis

Morocco

The guide was excellent - so knowledgeable, intersesting, through, but not rushed at all.

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Guided tour of Meknes

Meknes

This was a fine tour.

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Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge

Morocco

The drive was again really great - we were able to enjoy views and stops as we did throughout the journey.

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Boumalne Dades to Marrakech via Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

The two stops were fantastic. The trip to the movie studios in Ouarzazate was so much fun. The visit to Ait Benhaddou was amazing with an excellent guide.

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Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

This was a very good day. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and kind, and made sure we saw the major highlights. He identified a great restaurant for us.

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Afternoon Guided Tour in Essaouira

Essaouira

This was an unexpectedly good hike. The medina was really interesting, as was the Casbah, and the guide did a great job showing us everything.

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