Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

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..

We had the most amazing 11 day girls trip in Morocco. Every aspect of our trip was detailed and hand tailored for us. We stayed in the most beautiful places and learned so much about the Moroccan cultural. Our tour guide Sallaham was knowledgeable in every area that we traveled. He was funny, smart, and such a joy to travel with. Truly an amazing journey and I highly recommend using Kim Kim and would use them again.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

Wonderful location and great staff members. The beds are very hard but the Riad is amazing. The staff member made an amazing breakfast every morning and even walked us to dinner one night.

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Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

We were queens in the desert! We had an amazing dinner and even chocolate flan. Lots of fun with dancing and music by the fire under the stars with staff members. The camel ride there was a once in a. Lifetime experience and the staff was amazing in every aspect of our trip

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Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

What an amazing hostess Michelle is. She custom made a menu for my vegetarian friends. The beds were soft and the rooms divine. I learned so much from visiting with Michelle and she was so great to visit with us about the village and her experiences in Morocco. Amazing absolutely amazing place to stay

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Loved

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Most comfortable place we stayed in Morocco

Riad Nesma Suites & SPA

Medina, Marrakech

Beautiful area love the location right in the down town of shopping. Beds are hard but that’s a Morocco thing I decided. Exceptional staff

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Little loud in the morning hours with staff preparing breakfast

Dar l'Oussia

Essaouira

Our room was awe inspiring. Loved the spa and had the most amazing massages and hamman experience.

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The room was awesome

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Activity Reviews

Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

Best time with the hostess of our accommodations

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Our tour guide Sallaham was so knowledgeable.

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Made the trip!

Transport

Van was roomy and the ac worked great

Fes to Merzouga via Ifraine and Azrou - Camel Trek to Desert Camp

Morocco

Had the best time with the staff. Amazing food, accommodations, camel Ride and nighttime dancing and singing

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Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

Such an experience to be with the people of Morocco. Loved the family and the food. We got a cooking class with our family and we were able to see what their day looks like.

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Best food we had in Morocco

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

Excellent tour guide for this

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our tour guide was top notch. We spent lots of money buying souvenirs

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Sallam was amazing. He is so knowledgeable. I learned so much from him about the history and culture of Morocco. He is an excellent driver and gas a great sense of humor.
The camel ride and tent in the Sahara was my favorite!
All the accommodations were top notch! Loved the Kasbah! The owner Michelle was so nice and enjoyed her company.

Hotel Reviews

Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

Food was fabulous and owner Michelle was hospitable. Enjoyed her company!

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Dar l'Oussia

Essaouira

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Riad Nesma Suites & SPA

Medina, Marrakech

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Bed extremely hard and pillows not comfortable

Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

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Fes to Merzouga via Ifraine and Azrou - Camel Trek to Desert Camp

Morocco

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Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

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Our driver (Hemedi) was outstanding! Very experienced and knowledgeable about the tours and accommodations. Clearly made a point to understand our itinerary in detail, and made himself available to us whenever needed. Made suggestions about some activities to fill out our time. Was genuinely interested in our experience with our tour guides. He is proud of his country, and an excellent representative of Morocco and his tour company! We felt like we made a friend in him. We would highly recommend him to others!
The accommodations were excellent. We really enjoyed the location and character of the riads. In particular, we really enjoyed the staff at Riad El Yacout in Fes.
All of our tour guides were great. We felt like there was a lot of value in the information we got from them...great perspective on history and culture that we would otherwise not have gotten. We considered eliminating some of the private tours when we were developing the itinerary/trip cost...but in retrospect we would recommend that they be included. In particular we appreciated interactions with our guide in Fes (Reda) and food tour guide (Hanyn). We also enjoyed our guides in Merrakech and Imlil. One suggestion would be to utilize more female tour guides. Our female guides in Rabat and Meknes provided some cultural insights that Americans would probably find particularly valuable.
One recommendation we would make to others developing itineraries would be to include a second night in the Sahara. It is a long trip to get there.

Our trip to Morocco was a great experience. Yassine helped us put together an itinerary in less than 2 weeks to departure date since we got a very late start to planning. Everything was taken care of as per our expectations. We were assigned a personal car & driver Said who was with us for all 9 days right from pick up to drop off at the Casablanca airport. Said was a fantastic driver and guide and we truly had a great time because of him.

Hotel Reviews

Dar Meziana

Chefchaouene

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The room was clean but small. My husband and me had 2 large suitcases with very little room to move around. The bathroom too was very small.

Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

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Luxury Camp Chebbi

Merzouga

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Riad Sayeda Alhora

Fes

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Kasbah Isfoula

Ait Ben Haddou

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful hotel. I wish we could have stayed an additional night.

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Very attentive and helpful

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Extremely clean and beautiful room

Riad Jona

Marrakesh

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Activity Reviews

Hammam Visit: Traditional Body Scrub

Morocco

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Overnight in the Sahara Desert

Morocco

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This trip has been one of the most satisfying trip till date. From booking with Maryem to getting to Morocco, having Omar with us to the Guides, to the handpicked stays at all the locations has been a dream. Omar has been the kindest person who was informative, patient and fun and drove us around Morocco. He suggested some great food, held great interactions with the locals and was always helpful. All the stays, including, Rabat, Fes, Merzouga, Dades and Marrakesh were fantastic. Our favorite was at Dades, Kasbah Tiziri run by Michelle ....she served us some of the yummiest food and took such good care of us. I would recommend tours by kimkim a 100%.

The whole experience from start to finish was amazing. Hassan and his team was very responsive to the numerous questions I had prior to booking and also communicated all the changes promptly. The trip plan took into consideration our priorities and was very well crafted. Khalid Ouzayd was our driver for the whole trip and was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and helped us with numerous tips on how to navigate each city. Always on time and made sure we are enjoying out trip. All of the local guides were also hand selected and did an amazing job. Overall money well spent.

Wow. My family (a small group of 15-19 adults depending on the day) traveled from Tangier to Fes to Marrakech to the desert in 15 days, following a packed itinerary (we wanted to see it all!) put together by KimKim travel consultant, Louis. Louis was fabulous in working not only with me as the group's point person, but another adult on the trip who himself was acting as "agent" for about 8-9 of the travelers. It was of knives in the air to juggle, and Louis managed to take this small group through an amazing taste of Morocco. We traveled Christmas day through January 10th; the weather throughout was perfect for travelling - never too hot or too cold. We had a wonderful local driver, Younes, who stuck with our group the entire way, and made traveling the many miles we covered absolutely a dream for those of us chatting, playing games, and sleeping on the comfy van between stops. All the lodging arranged by KimKim was great in terms of location, cleanliness, efficiency, and staffing - we never had any complaints (except when the Fes riad put our 86-year mother on the 3rd floor of a riad in Fes with very a very windy staircase - they moved her after the first night and were very apologetic). Highlights and not-to-miss include the medina in Tangier overlooking the Med Sea, Chefchaouen (the blue city), Rabat's Chellah and Kasbah, the Hassan Mosque in Casablanca, Essaouira medina, the Fes medina and quick visits to the tanneries and pottery factory, the argan oil collective, roof-top dining and shopping in the Marrakech medina, and every day of our 4-day trip to the Western Sahara desert to glamp under the stars. Thank you to again to Louis and Youness and the rest of the crew at KimKim. You took a rowdy bunch of family members and got us through Morocco in style.

Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City Centre

Tangier

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Riad Sayeda Alhora

Fes

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Hôtel Riad Marraplace

Marrakesh

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Ksar Sultan Dades

El Hart

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Beautifully furnished, appointed, decorated. Art was phenomenal. Food at breakfast bountiful

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The location was actually AMAZING - but the rocky unpaved road up a steep hill to get to the riad was a little hairy. It was worth it though!

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Kasbah Isfoula

Ait Ben Haddou

This place in the middle of nowhere surprised us with its sophisticated decor and well-appointed dining room. Highly recommended.

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Luxury Camp Chebbi

Merzouga

This place was SO COOL! We all loved being out in the desert, no other campsite in sight. Wonderful staff, great food and music to entertain. The tents were furnished with a very comfortable bed and more than what you would expect in a desert setting! The stars at night, the Berber music, the endless sands and dunes to climb on - what an amazing time. Oh, and the camel ride to the camp was a kick! What a wonderful way to experience the dunes and arrive at the camp.

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Wonderfully friendly and hospitable. Also talented (the musicians on staff)!

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Riad Jona

Marrakesh

Out of the 7 different hotels and riads we stayed in during our 2-week-plus trip to Morocco, this was my favorite. Location was perfect, and the riad itself was stunning on the inside. The artwork and crafts all about were beautiful, and the various rooftop terraces and pools made it stand out from others.

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Really close to everything, just a couple of blocks from the medina and main square.

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Activity Reviews

Overnight in the Sahara Desert

Morocco

The desert portion of our 15-day trip was definitely a crowd favorite. Everything went really well, including our camel ride to the campsite with a stop just short to watch the sunset and climb the dunes. Drop dead breathtaking! The campsite itself was very pretty, comfortable, and a great way to watch the stars, share a good meal, and listen to Berber music. Don't miss the opportunity to go to the desert - even though it is quite a long side-trip from Marrakech, all of our small group of 6 who did it were so glad we did!

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yay camels!

Explore the Vibrant Gateway to Africa

Tangier

The group all enjoyed Tangier quite a bit - all of the imperial cities sited on the ocean or sea scored very highly with us! We had 3-4 days in Tangier, so were able to explore it more thoroughly than some of the other cities we visited. The medina on top of a bluff was our first taste of old walled cities in Morocco, and it did not disappoint. We had a great tour and guide (Yasmine) as we explored the old city, including an old synagogue and Jewish cemetery that were fascinating. The views and vista over the Med Sea were breathtaking - we were able to see Spain across the sea as well.

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Day Trip to Sefrou: The Garden City of Morocco

Morocco

Sefrou was the one disappointment on our trip of 15 days. We were dropped off on a holiday (January 1st) early in the morning, and either because of the holiday or early hour, the city was quiet and shops were all closed. Even though our group had asked KimKim about the holiday's impact on our visit, we were assured it would still be worth the visit to go to Sefrou. Without the artisan shops open and bustling, our group felt like intruders on a small town. We had a great rest of the day traveling to Ifrine and hiking, but be aware of holiday closures in your trip planning.

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My mom and I had an absolutely amazing time on our week long Kim Kim-planned Morocco trip. Our travel consultant really took our preferences and requests into consideration to plan a brilliant - and varied - experience. We loved the riad (and hammams) in Marrakech, the rugged beauty of the High Atlas Mountain kasbah and the gloriously luxurious desert camp in Adafay. The few times there were minor hiccups, our driver, coordinator and travel specialist were very responsive and fixed the issue quickly. We would highly recommend.

Hotel Reviews

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

Convenient location near the souks, beautiful architecture and design, delicious food and friendly staff. They have a small room you can reserve for hammam or private massage (which was ok).

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Only issue was there was no door to the bathroom/toilet

Inara Desert Camp

Marrakech

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Kasbah du Toubkal

lmlil

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Bedside heater didn’t work but otherwise an amazing accommodation

Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

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A Relaxing Hammam Experience

Morocco

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Imlil Valley Walk - Toubkal NP

Imlil

Mohammad was our favorite guide (besides our driver Mustapha). He was honest and funny and real, and he was very considerate to tailor the hike to my mom’s level of fitness.

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Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Visiting the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca was a beautiful experience. Aside from this, I'm glad we did not spend too much time in Casablanca since there isn't much to do, as our travel consultant advised.

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

The Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech was mostly enjoyable as we got to explore the souks and major gates of the city, which were quite walkable. However, our guide, while nice, seemed to have a preference for taking us to pricier places, which wasn't ideal. It felt like there might have been a kickback involved, leading us to overpay for some items.

Guided Tour of Majorelle Garden

Marrakesh

The Guided Tour of Majorelle Garden was beautiful and very much worth the visit. The location was a little out of the way so it required transportation, but the garden itself was stunning and a great addition to our itinerary.

Marrakesh Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

The Marrakesh Evening Food Tour offered delicious options and was adjusted well to our dietary needs, but it felt rushed. It would have been nicer at a leisurely pace, as originally planned, to fully enjoy the food and atmosphere.

Day Trip from Marrakech to Essaouira

Morocco

The Day Trip from Marrakech to Essaouira was quite lengthy due to the travel time. While Essaouira was nice, we might have preferred another day in Marrakech instead. Some downtime or independent exploration time would have improved this day trip.

My wife and I had the pleasure of visiting and exploring Morocco with the help of kimkim from January 21 - January 29, 2025 (9 days). We put 1,318 km (819 miles) on the Mercedes! The following was our itinerary: Arrive in Casablanca; Rabat (1 night); Fes (2 nights); Midelt (1 night); Merzouga (1 night); Boumalne Dades (1 night); and Marrakesh (2 nights). Majid was the local specialist who, from the moment we booked our trip, was instrumental in guiding us along our amazing journey from city to city and across the Moroccan countryside. He was the perfect quarterback who drew up winning plays and called for last-minute changes to ensure all of our needs were met. There were also several tour guides who helped us become intimately familiar with the religiously and historically significant aspects of each city and site we visited, and we appreciated each and every one of them. So, now, for the best part of the trip: Mouad. Mouad was our driver/guide/friend with whom we spent several hours each day, as we traversed the Moroccan shorelines, the High Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert (we will, by the way, never forget the sight of the stary night in the desert!). From the moment Mouad greeted us with his big, bright and contagious smile, we knew that we were in for a treat! He greeted my wife with a bouquet of flowers, which was so very thoughtful of him. He was, quite literally, happy, talkative and engaging the entire time. He went above and beyond each and every single day to make sure that every single one of our needs were met, no questions asked--zero hesitation. He then surprised us with a heart-shaped cake to celebrate our 13th anniversary, in the middle of the Sahara Desert no less! We cannot say enough wonderful things about Mouad, and Majid was not kidding when he told us (initially) that Mouad was one of his star players. We left Morocco having made a special friend! I encourage kimkim and Majid to continue to recognize the professionalism and love with which Mouad performs his work (although we're sure he does not even consider it work!) by giving him a call (+212-658-774107) to say Thank You! We sure are grateful to Mouad, Majid and the entire kimkim Team for making our Morocco trip one for the ages!

Our 17 day trip to Morocco was everything we dreamed of! Yassine and MOBT saw to it that the planning and organization were flawless. There were no hitches at any point. Our driver Said was superb - friendly and helpful at all times. He went out of his way to ensure our comfort and to recommend places and experiences that we would enjoy. The accommodation was of an excellent standard. It was wonderful to experience living in a Riad in the Medina! All the guides provided by MOBT were extremely knowledgeable and helpful in providing useful recommendations and including experiences that they knew we would enjoy - Abdelgani in Rabat, Rabab in Tangier, Zahra in Fes and Marouan in Marrakech. If/when we return to Morocco, we would not hesitate to use MOBT again and to recommend their services.

Where to start? This was SUCH a terrific trip! As we were planning our Morocco trip, we Zoomed with Majid to talk about priorities for a 9-day, 2-person trip with a driver; he put together a detailed itinerary that fit our needs and budget. It took us on a counterclockwise loop from Marrakech to the desert to Fez, then Chefchauen and finally to Casablanca. Rabat, Tangier and Agadir will have to wait until next trip.

We are the kind of travelers that usually prefer to make our own itinerary, but choosing KimKim to plan our trip turned out to be a wise choice. Having a van and driver felt indulgent, but for such an epic trip, it made our trip so relaxed and enjoyable. The accommodations were mostly family-owned, safe, clean, friendly, charming places, which we loved. If you looked for things to complain about, they could be found (a light bulb out, a confusing shower controls situation, whatever), but nothing unclean or impacting sleep or hygiene, and all had decent Wifi and wonderful Moroccan food, but could also accommodate other dietary needs. Most places were riads (older, renovated buildings with a central garden/courtyard with all windows facing the courtyard), and at least this time of year (late January), quiet and super customer-oriented.

For two of us with a driver, the driver can make or break the trip; Mohamed was just terrific. Personable, low-key, smart, flexible, experienced and very safe. Since we wanted to touch a lot of far-flung bases, we were literally 30+ hours on the road. One thing I hadn't anticipated was, at least with Mohamed, how relaxing the road travel can be when you don't have to drive and don't have to worry about the unknowns. We just sat back and enjoyed the ever-changing landscapes, and whenever the urge to take a photo struck, Mohamed would pull over or tell us that a good photo spot was coming. He also was able to adapt our itinerary by stopping at local places of interest, time permitting.

That road-time also gave us plenty of time to ask whatever questions we had about the country, the people or what we were seeing out the window, which made for pretty effortless learning. I basically travel to gain perspective, and having ready answers to whatever crossed my mind was a joy.

A tension point with guided tours is that shops incentivize guides/drivers to bring customers, so you can end up in way-overpriced shops where they ply you with food/drink treats, have a personable host guide and inform you, then give you the hard sell at the end. Mohamed avoided such places, though I'm sure there are endless such establishments. Such a blessing.

In Marrakech and Fez, local guides took us through the city sites, and both were personable, knowledgeable fluent English speakers who provided good perspectives on what we were seeing. There seemed to be less personal crime in Morocco than other developing countries I've been, but Mohamed and our guides were nicely safety-oriented. We never felt unsafe, and it made for an stress-free relaxing trip. Sometimes, 9 days in a developing country can feel exhausting; with a trip like this, I could have stayed indefinitely.

We were connected with Majid via WhatsApp, in case we had any questions or concerns, which we appreciated. In the end though, we never needed to call him for anything. The only suprise along the way was a dinner with a host family that had to be cancelled due to host illness. Majid and Mohamed deftly handled that, and provided a delightful memorable private rooftop dining experience at our riad that we'll long remember.

We stumbled upon KimKim online, so we sent our deposit, part of me was thinking, I hope KimKim is real - maybe this trip is a little too good to be true? Alas - Mohammed actually WAS waiting for us at the Marrakech airport with a little sign with our name on it. And so began one of our all-time favorite trips. Morocco is a fascinating country, with friendly people, amazing landscapes, and wonderful food. And KimKim provided an unforgettable experience.

Our trip was spectacular, but what made it especially so, were the fine people we had the pleasure of being with in Morocco. So it will be them that I speak about.

Our right hand man, Soufian was an exceptional driver, tour guide, problem solver, and friend. He was personable, attentive, knowledgeable, and always punctual. When unexpected issues arose in our travel plans (beyond his control), he handled them with grace and efficiency. On the rare occasions when someone else had to take over driving, we found ourselves missing Soufian’s lighthearted and playful banter. By the middle of our week-long trip, he felt more like a member of the family than a hired guide. The Moroccan people, in general, impressed us with their genuine warmth, friendliness, and quick smiles, but Soufian truly embodied these qualities in the best way possible. Our time with him felt far too short, and we’ll cherish the memories we created together.

Additionally Sharif was an outstanding tour guide, and our visit to Fez was truly enhanced by his expertise and thoughtful approach. From the outset, he impressed us with his extensive knowledge and passion for the city’s history and culture. When he outlined the detailed itinerary for our four-hour tour, I expressed concerns about whether it might be too challenging for my 83-year-old mother, who has mobility issues. The itinerary included significant walking, particularly through the bustling Medina. However, Sharif immediately adapted to our needs with remarkable patience and understanding.

Throughout the tour, he was incredibly attentive to my mother, always ensuring she felt comfortable and supported. He found creative ways to navigate the sometimes-difficult terrain of the Medina, and his kindness and care did not go unnoticed. His background as a university-trained linguist shone through, making the experience enjoyable and accessible even for us, as English-only speakers. He communicated complex historical and cultural details with clarity, making the tour both educational and engaging.

The tour itself was exceptionally well-organized, taking us to a variety of fascinating sites while offering deep insights into the vibrant history and traditions of Fez. Sharif’s ability to balance an ambitious schedule with a personalized touch truly stood out. Thanks to him, we were able to complete the entire tour without feeling rushed or overwhelmed, despite the physical challenges.

I wholeheartedly recommend Sharif to anyone visiting Fez. His professionalism, expertise, and genuine care for his guests make him a truly exceptional guide. I am confident that you, too, will have an unforgettable experience in his capable hands.

Thanks so much to both of these men.

The trip was incredible! Our driver Yassine was amazing, as he went above and beyond to ensure our enjoyment and safety. Each of the stays were beautiful and beyond hospitable. Moreover, the organized activities were perfectly curated.

I want to highlight the service we received from our driver, Ayoub. Apart from being an excellent driver, always being available, always being on time, and being extremely knowledgeable and caring about our experience, Ayoub was one of the main factors to the excellent overall experience we had. For a 23 day trip, Ayoub was critical to our experience. We couldn’t say enough good things about Ayoub, all without any reservation. We are very grateful to Ayoub for everything he did for us.

Mohamed was a pleasure to deal with in arranging our trip. He was extremely responsive. For the most part, we are very pleased with the itinerary he came up with that we worked on together. In retrospect, we would have made one small change only and that was where we spent NYE. The trip was very well planned.

The only issue we had was the choice for some of the places we stayed. Star ratings are not necessarily consistent with North American ratings.

When we were in Morocco, Said was our contact. Once again, Said was very responsive and caring. We had a few glitches here and there with specific bookings and changes. Not all were solvable but Said did what he could and where something couldn’t be fixed he was concerned that we were satisfied with whatever resolution he could find.

Overall, we had an excellent trip and the service we received, particularly from Ayoub, was a big contributors to that experience.
Allan and Susan, Dec24-Jan25

Our guides were amazing throughout our trip, there were a few things that we were expecting that weren’t provided. However that didn’t stop us from having an incredible trip. Our driver Ilyace took great care of our family and really helped make our trip enjoyable

We had a wonderful trip that exceeded our expectations. The pre trip preparations with Hakim were easy and he was very flexible in tailoring the trip to our schedule and our interests. I felt like together we came up with a good plan and it was well executed. Success in sports is a combination of planning and talent and the same can be said about our experience this past week. It was a successful trip because it was well planned with talented individuals helping us along the way.
That had to start with our driver Hakim. He could not have been more accommodating, personable, and good company for the week. Additionally he was an excellent driver and made sure we were well taken care of and the schedule we set was followed precisely. He was always early, always available, and we always felt we were in good hands knowing he was there.
The local guides were all very knowledgeable and pleasant and I felt we came away from each day with a better understanding of the history and culture everywhere we stopped. Our guides in Rabat and Marrakech should be singled out as theywere both not only informative but also fun to be with. We had a hand in setting the schedule and if I were to do it again I would change the morning tour of Casablanca and not have toured the Jewish sites. They were interesting but I felt in retrospect we should have devoted the limited time we had in Casablanca to seeing something else. That was on us for wanting some type of Jewish experience, but we got that in Marrakech and my suggestion would be if you have other clients with limited time looking to tour Jewish sites, steer them to Marrakech.
The extras like the balloon ride, the cooking class and hammam were all terrific also and again well organized. This was at or near the top of the list for best vacations we’ve been on. Thanks for your help in making it happen.

Hotel Reviews

Palais Faraj Suites & Spa

Fès

Wonderful riad. Beautiful, comfortable, staff very helpful. Great location for our touring.

Authenticity & Character

The decor and setting. The suite was lovely and very comfortable.

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Everyone was terrific from the opening class tea to our final goodbye.

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Room was very comfortable and great to settle in after a long day of touring.

Hôtel La Tour Hassan Palace

Rabat

As this was more of a standard luxury hotel and not a traditional riad it wasn’t as interesting as our stays in Fes and Marrakech. Having said that it was a great place to stay and the restaurant and courtyard area were lovely. The breakfast was probably the most elaborate we had during our stay. The staff was also very solicitous but we were only there one night so we had little interaction with staff.

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Le Casablanca Hotel

Casablanca

This was a similar experience to our stay in Rabat. Beautiful hotel, lovely courtyard, warm and welcoming staff but we were there only one night and other than having a drink on the patio we did not spend a lot of time there.

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La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

The La Maison Arabe was a wonderful place to stay. Terrific location, staff, accommodations, setting, restaurant and a wonderful place to spend a few days. The Hammam was excellent and the room and view outstanding. The shower was a little tricky but otherwise couldn’t have been happier.

Authenticity & Character

Lovely setting. We were greeted with a glass of tea and a tour. Beautiful building.

Location

Close to the Medina and other than a short walk easy to access by car.

Staff

Very helpful. We checked out at 4:00 and someone was there to help us take the short walk to the car.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Cooking Workshop & Local Food

Morocco

Thoroughly enjoyable from our shopping for the meal in the souk to our cup of tea with Fes’s celebrity teamaker to the actual prep and dinner itself.

Quality of Experience

Our hostess was lovely. Very gregarious, had wonderful relationships with the food vendors. Made us feel welcomed everywhere we stopped.

Day Trip to Meknes & the Roman Ruins of Volubilis then Continue to Rabat

Morocco

Another great day. Tour of Volubilis was terrific. Interesting to see a different medina although after a long day in Fes it was nice that this one was a little shorter. Drive there was very pleasant also.

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Hassan II Mosque Tour

Morocco

Mosque was an amazing edifice. The local guide provided by the mosque was not as informative as we would have liked.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide at mosque was just okay not great

Transport

Our driver Hakim once again very helpful.

Casablanca's Jewish Heritage Visit

Morocco

Probably the weak link of the tour. The guide was nice and knowledgeable about the Jewish history of Morocco but there was no docent or individual at either the Temple we visited or the museum that was very helpful. We could have probably skipped doing this in Casablanca. We incorporated a few Jewish sites in Marrakech and that would have been enough for us. Would rather have seen other sites in Casablanca. That was on us though as we only had the morning there and chose to do the heritage tour. Had a nice meal and experience at Rick’s Cafe the night before.

Quality of Experience

Docents for each stop

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hakim was again. Our guide was nice but someone at each site would have been more informative

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Morning Hot Air Balloon Experience

Marrakesh

Beautiful morning. Great experience. Amazing views. Well worth the 6:30 am pickup.

Quality of Experience

Great pilot.

Food

Just nice to have something to eat after the ride

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Concerned our 6:30 pickup wasn’t there by 6:45 but it all worked out well in the end.

Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

Great day. Long and maybe could have a little less time in the Medina but overall felt like we got a good feel for Fes.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver was terrific. Took us to his favorite restaurant in Fes called in English “Second Wife” for a more local place to eat. Outstanding b

Transport

See above

Morning Guided Tour in Rabat

Morocco

Terrific guide. Very enthusiastic, informative, gave us a nice overview of Rabat.

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Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Probably the best guide we had. Very informative and answered many questions I had about Morocco in general that I didn’t ask the others. Long day but well worth it.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

As mentioned very open, easy to talk to, didn’t shy away from tough questions. Very pleasant.

Transport

Four stars only because of the amount of walking.

My family and I enjoyed many parts of our trip to Morocco beginning with the original city center in Rabat, the Andalusian Gardens and Chellah Necropolis.
Charif, a licensed tour guide, a very welcome addition to our tour joined us in Fes. The Roman ruins of Volubilis , tour of Fes and dining experience with a local family in Fes were both interesting and valued experiences. We did not have the dining experience at L'Amandier Palais Faraj.

The Tiziri Luxury Camp was a unique and thoroughly enjoyable experience. Staff there were cheerful and helpful but it would have been an asset to have Charif with us (there were no accomondations available for him) .

Marrakesh was an interesting city and the Secret Gardens were delightful. The food tour coming at the end of our trip was less interesting as it consisted almost enrtirely (snails excepted) of items we had sampled many times before. The dinner at the end of the food tour was up two steep flights of stairs to a mediocre setting where we were served the poorest meats of the trip - dry and overcooked.

The accommodations were beautiful and comfortable, an experience in and of themselves.

I will take some responsibility for not being explicit enough regarding my limitations but I see no indication that Said read or took seriously any of my requests or comments as we planned this trip. His description of Rachid as a driver guide who could provide us with knowledge of sites, culture and history was frankly preposterous. He did add Charif on Day 3 and we all appreciated his expertise.

The pacing of the trip was not good with too many hours riding in the van and not enough time to explore the sites we were in. Said's travel time estimates were universally off. This was epitomized by the trip to Chefchouen where we arrived at 8:00 PM and the hotel was still a 1/2 mile steep climb from the street (I got a ride with the luggage but the rest hiked it). The itinerary showed a number of interesting sites but no time to see any of them. We delayed our departure the next morning to noon but there were only two people of the group willing and able to hike up and down that mountainside. I would eliminate that stop from the itinerary unless it was a two night stay and although the hotel was lovely and the staff wonderful it was not an appropriate choice for us.

The Casablanca Hotel and Merzouga were the only sites where we were transported to the entrance; several other hotels involved walking 5-10 minutes from the van to the accommodation. A statement by Said that the van would be available at all times, even during walking tours proved quite inaccurate. There were many place the van simply couldn't go. On the last day my daughter and I got a ride from the Secret Gardens to the van via a motorbike cab, a welcome accommodation I would gladly have paid for during the entire tour.

I expected to sit by at points during the tour as I recognize my limitations but it was disappointing to realize that Said didn't attend to that or our desire for a competent tour guide from the onset.

None of these criticisms is meant to indicate that the trip was a bust for I did enjoy seeing this beautiful country with my family that had been on my wish list for some time. I'm sure most or all of them would rate the experience highly and I invite you to ask them directly. Their perspective is certainly different from mine. I know we all appreciated Charif.

Morocco is truly a magical place. The magic we experienced was carefully and thoughtfully planned by Majid and perfectly delivered by our driver/spirit guide/new family member Mouad. From the initial itinerary planning through the all-too-soon drop off at the airport to return home, our every request and interest was catered to. We cannot thank Majid and Mouad enough for sharing their country, culture, history, homes, and most of all themselves with us.
Majid crafted a perfectly tailored experience based on our requests. He did this quickly, affordably, and with great communication. He included every highlight we dreamed our Moroccan trip could include: the narrow ancient streets of the Medina in Fes, the other worldly dunes of the Sahara on camel back, the awe inspiring mosque in Casablanca, the frenetic square in Marrakech, and so much more. The best highlight though was our private driver Mouad. Not only did he work incredibly hard as our driver (getting us to our destinations safely, comfortably, and calmly), but he truly went above and beyond making stops along the way to share hidden gems, teaching us about life in Morocco, looking out for our safety and comfort, and even inviting us to his family home in the desert. He anticipated our needs (snacks!) and comfort making adjustments on the fly. For example, he anticipated that we would be too cold in our luxury desert tent (January nights get very cold in the desert) and was able to secure us accommodations in a sister luxury hotel for the evening. Speaking of which, the Sahara is an absolute must part of a trip to Morocco and we recommend giving yourself a few days in the area to experience as much as you can.
We would absolutely go back to Morocco, and if that opportunity arises, we will absolutely be calling Majid and Mouad again.

Hotel Reviews

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Kasbah du Toubkal

lmlil

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hôtel & Spa Le Doge

Casablanca

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

RIAD NILA

Chefchaouen

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Fes

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

Guided Hike in Imlil Valley

Imlil

Fes to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Midelt & Erfoud

Morocco

Merzouga to Aït Benhaddou via Alnif

Morocco

Fes Food Tour

Fes

Private Tour of Marrakech, the "Red City"

Marrakesh

Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

Merzouga Area Desert advanture

Merzouga

Guided Tour of Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Cooking Class La Maison Arabe Marrakech 10 AM session.

Marrakesh

Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

Hammam Spa & Massage in Marrakech 3 PM Session

Marrakesh

Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

Explore Chefchaouen with your local guide

Chefchaouen

4WD Dunes Tour & Sandboarding

Merzouga

We had an incredible stay in Morocco. From the early planning stages with the Kimkim team and Saïd to our arrival in the airport when we were greeted by our personal driver for the week Soufiane. He was a very kind, friendly, knowledgeable and respectful person who we felt instantly comfortable with. He seemed to know everyone wherever we stopped and had great relationships. Our tour guide in Marrakesh on the first day was very knowledgeable and friendly I can’t remember his name.
During our trip to the desert Soufiane stopped in several locations along the way to May our drive more comfortable. The guys at the Luxury Camp were so nice, the food was very good and their service outstanding. We will never forget this vacation.

Hotel Reviews

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

We loved staying at this Riad. It was wonderful. On our first day we had a really large room with views of the inner courtyard. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner that night with a Belly dancer show and singers. An unexpected experience. Everyone at the Riad was super friendly and kind. Even one of the waiters remembered that my husbands stomach was not feeling so good and offered to make him a special tea. On our return from the desert we stayed here again for one night and stayed in a smaller room above the pool area. This one was not as glamorous but everything worked well.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Well located at a close entry to the Medina

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Nice place to stay. Was really cold but heat finally kicked in. Breakfast was nice and dinner was also very good.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Run by two brothers. They were very friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were very firm and heat takes a while to warm up but otherwise a nice stay

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Authenticity & Character

Location

Luxury camp located in the middle of the desert. Nice view of sunrise from the sand dunes.

Staff

The guys were very friendly, food was good, music and entertainment at night was very nice.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Nice touch with the heated blankets to warm you up in the cold desert nights. Heater also was very helpful and the extra blankets.

Riad Ouarzazate

Ouarzazate

This was our least favorite Riad. The staff were very friendly and kind however the food was not good. This is in the middle of nowhere so there isn’t much to do here it was just an overnight stay on our way back from the desert.

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Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our guide for the half day tour of Marrakesh was great. He was timely, professional, friendly and very flexible to our needs.

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Day trip from Marrakech to Amizmiz Valley

Marrakesh

This day trip to the Amizmiz Valley was nice. We hiked for about 3 hours and then had lunch at a Berber home. People were all very humble and kind everywhere we went. Our guide was very nice and the meal at lunch was good!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Transfer from Marrakech to Boumalne Dades

Morocco

Soufiane was an excellent driver during the entire trip.

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Transfer from Dades to Merzouga via Todra Gorges & Erfoud

Morocco

This is a long day overall. Our driver did his best to make it more manageable by making frequent stops for bathroom, looking points, lunch, coffee etc.

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Food

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Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

We never got to do this. We arrived too late at the luxury camp and were never offered to do this activity.

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Private Transfer from Merzouga to Ouarzazate via Draa Valley

Morocco

Parts of this journey were long and boring. The stops in some of these towns were in the middle of nowhere with nothing to do.

Quality of Experience

Food

The food in the last Riad we stayed at before leaving for Marrakesh was not very good.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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A Journey from Ouarzazate to Marrakech

Morocco

Uneventful ride back to Marrakesh. Our driver stopped for us in several looking points and for lunch.

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Food

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Moroccan Hammam at Les Bains De Marrakech

Marrakesh

I had a reservation for this Hammam however at the last minute our driver took us to a different one without telling us. I felt a little uneasy about this change. It decided to just give it a chance. The Hammam we went to was Les Bains de Alhambra and it turned out to be very good service. I’m still not sure why the change was done when I had clearly requested that one.

Quality of Experience

Great massage and Hammam

Guides, Drivers and Staff

It was nice that our drivers

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