Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

In a word, this trip for four friends was "wow." First thanks need to go to Maryem, who graciously revised reservations both when we changed the number of folks traveling and also when our airline cancelled our original flight, and all riads and tours had to be rebooked. Maryem was also great at answering questions and helping us prepare for the trip.

General observations. Our timing (late September-early October) was perfect. Weather was sunny and hot, but not unbearable. We packed rather modest clothing (legs and shoulders covered) but saw that for many tourists, anything goes. Nevertheless, we felt we were being respectful of our host country. We were vigilant about keeping bottled water with us. Most, but not all, accommodations provided it. There was a lot of time spent in the car whenever we were between cities. But there was also much to see. The architecture and landscapes were fascinating to watch, and we had many short stops. You want to have coins and toilet paper handy at those stops!

Best of the Best. Our local guide in Rabat (and I'm sorry I can't remember his name) was so personable and knowledgeable
and got us off to a great start with not just the local but also the country's history and political setting. The riad in Fès (Riad El Amine Fès) was so gorgeous and had such wonderful service that we were tempted to spend the rest of our tour, if not our lives, there. Learning about the ancient irrigation system in Toudgha El Oulia was one of just many great geographic experiences. We really did get into the geography of Morocco in general.

And the top award goes to our "tour manager", Omar, who was superb at navigating our car through all kinds of traffic, including donkey carts and the gendarmerie. Omar was responsible, caring, personable, funny, and always on the lookout to take advantage of serendipity. For instance, we stopped at a "fantasia" at the Ouezzane Airport, getting to experience a local festival that probably few tourists see. His sharing of Berber culture, Moroccan history, and his family's story all helped to make those car trips speed along. It was hard to say goodbye!

Hotel Reviews

Riad El Amine Fès

Fes

This place was just fantastic! The public areas were sumptuous, the rooms were lovely, the service was superb. We gladly ate dinner there both nights we stayed.

Authenticity & Character

The central garden/public area is full of daylight and charm. And all around are smaller rooms for dining or relaxing.

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The wait staff was attentive and personable. The hotel host (a woman) was attentive to us and our desires. We really felt like we were important company.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad El Palacio

Chefchaouen

This hotel was in a good location but not in really good shape. Our closet had no pole for hanging clothing. Water was not provided. (The host told us the drinking water was safe; our tour guide went out and got water for us.) There were no towels in our room, nor in the room of one of our companions. When we returned from dinner, we were given terry cloth spa robes that had just been laundered and were still a bit damp to take to our rooms. I probably would rather not stay there again.

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Riad La Croix Berbère Luxe

Marrakech

Great rooms! Wonderful location.

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The person welcoming us decided to focus on me and make a fuss over me. I think he was trying to be teasing, but I was tired and not in the mood to engage, and he wouldn't quit. That was the only unpleasant experience. In general, the staff was were helpful, particularly in making sure we knew how to get to and from the riad.

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Activity Reviews

Hike to Cascade d'Akchour

Chefchaouen

The hike to Cascade d'Akchour turned out to be a wonderful experience, far better than its description suggested. We were hesitant at first due to concerns about the distance (10 miles round trip), but the actual walk was full of beautiful sights, local interactions, and peaceful places to rest and enjoy freshly squeezed orange juice. The drive to the hiking start point was equally fascinating, with insights into local bread ovens.

Morning Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

The morning guided tour of Rabat was excellent. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, particularly about history, and it really enhanced our understanding and enjoyment of Rabat and Morocco in general. This was the best local tour we had during our trip, and I highly recommend it.

Yassine and Said (Driver) were amazing!

Yassine provided great information with short turnaround times before and during our trip.

Said, our driver in Morocco, exceeded my expectations! Said is one of the most kind and thoughtful people I have ever met in my life. I felt very safe and comfortable during my two week trip, and it was really because of Said and his exceptional service and personality. His English is also great - his pronunciation and grammar were exceptional! It was very easy to understand him. I felt like I was talking to an American. Said is also really more than just a driver; he is now a lifelong friend, and he should really be a tour guide because he provided us with great information about his country and shared many personal stories to share about Moroccan culture and history. My friends and I cried when we had to part ways with Said because we enjoyed his company so much. The only complaint I have is that Said's boss assigned him to another job for our last day. Therefore, we got assigned a different driver our last day, and Said was not able to drop us off at the airport. I wish we just had Said the entire trip. Anyone would be lucky to work with Said! I am also hoping you can forward this review to Said and Said's boss. Said deserves all the great recognition in the world because he really went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of during our trip! If not, please let me know who I can contact to make sure this information gets passed along to Said and his boss. Thank you!

Our trip went very smoothly; all accommodations were excellent. Abdellah, our local specialist was very responsive, answering our questions very promptly. Illyach, our driver was amazing.! He always was on time and was friendly and engaging. He also was very patient with all of our questions. All and all we had a great time. Thanks again!

Our driver, Ayoub Benala was with us for 15 days. Although he does not yet have his qualifications to be a quide he was extremely knowledgeable about his culture and the history of the areas we visited. He was generous and excited to share this knowledge.
He was reliable and accessible. We were three friends with different needs. He was sensitive and aware of this and adeptly handled all circumstances with grace.
We all became very fond of Ayoub and feel fortunate to have had him as our driver .

great attention to detail in the planning.

Omar is the best as a guide and driver.

Hotel Reviews

Riad El Amine Fès

Fes

Riad El Palacio

Chefchaouen

our room was two floors with a narrow winding staircase. Tough to carry bags up.Noise from the lobby could be heard into the evening.

Activity Review

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Our guide Ayoub provided excellent service -he was very attentive to our needs and desires and very flexible when we said we did not want to make some specific stops in favor of doing something else. The local guides were for the most part excellent, especially Hanan in Marrakesh and Sharif in Fez. Yasmin in Tangier was also lovely. I appreciated the opportunity to see so much of Morocco and to participate in a wide range of experiences.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Mokhtar Tanger

Tangier

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Riad Ghita

Fes

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Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

An amazing stopover after the desert experience - we were able to rest and relax and enjoy the pool, the garden and the beauty.

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Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

Lovely staff but bed was uncomfortable, there was no safe or water provided in the room and breakfast was not as good as other locations.

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Riad Le Pèlerin

Marrakech

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Chefchaoeun

Chefchaouen

The guide was informed but not listening to his guests and was most focused on the shopping experience.

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Guided tour of Tangier

Tangier

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Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Hanan is an excellent guide, knows so much about the Moroccan history and Marrakesh and very sensitive to our needs.

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Dine with a local family

Morocco

While I appreciate the effort put into making this delicious dinner for us, it was challenging to talk with and interact with our hosts.

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Desert Adventures around Merzouga

Merzouga

The desert was amazing but we did not see or meet with the nomad family as promised. It was challenging to be in the desert in such extreme heat.

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Private Transfer from Skoura to Marrakech

Morocco

We enjoyed the stops we made to the rug cooperative and to the gorge, and were pleased that we could remove some stops off the list as well to enjoy our time.

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Marrakesh Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

A fabulous experience - Hanan did an excellent job selecting food establishments that provided delicious food and could tell us about Moroccan cooking and eating customs.

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Private Transfer from Fez to Merzouga Desert

Morocco

The trip was very long, and maybe should be broken up.....

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We have used kimkim in the past to book other trips because they never disappoint.

Hamza and Said were quick to answer all our questions and give us tips to make sure we booked the trip of our dreams. They take out the stress out of travelling as you know hotels, transfers and activities are all booked beforehand.

Everything is well timed and organized and we felt safe at all times.

We met our driver Samir in the airport and let me tell you he is great! If we travel to Morocco make sure you request him! Not only he is a safe driver, puntual and very knowledgeable, he is always extremely helpful and kind.
He always kept the care impeccably clean and fresh for us. Gave us tips on where and how to deal with merchants. Brought is to the best hidden gema to eat. Explained us how to tip and haggle and told us many stories about his country and their culture. Truly an exceptional human being that always made us smile.

Thank you Samir for making our visit to your country extra special!

Our tour guide in Marrakech was Hanan! Kudos to her too! Very kind young lady. Knowledgeable and funny. She never pushed
us to buy and she genuinely cares for her trade.

When in Marrakech make sure you book the hammam experience! We love the exfoliation, mask and massage. The tea and the pampering where unparalleled.

To give you an idea of our vacation, here is the itinerary:
Marrakesh (3 nights)
Aït Benhaddou (1 night)
Merzouga (1 night)
Fes (2 nights)
Rabat (1 night)
Chefchaouen (1 night)

We liked our itinerary and really recommend visiting the Merzouga desert. The camel ride and watching the sunset on the dunes of the Sahara is a one in a lifetime experience. That being said make sure you book a luxury camp, which means having AC and a private bathroom in your tent, anything else might feel daunting, or at least for us.

The cooking class and mosaic workshop are also very fun. I wished the cooking class was in a more authentic kitchen instead of a super fancy riad as it would add value to the experience but it was still a lot of fun and our Chef Mounia was a delight.

Coming with an open mind is a must. Remember you are no longer back home. Be ready to haggle is part of the culture.

Ask before taking pictures as many people, specially in tourist spots like the main square in the Marrakech medina, are there for money and will expect a tip.

Culture is different and accommodations too. Instead of comparing, admire the richness of this country and adjust to what is being offered to you.

We were mesmerized by the beauty of the intricate work in the mosaics and the carvings and hand paint job in the cedar ceilings.
The quality of natural beauty products!
The kaftans 😍 the lamps, the leather work! There is sooo much to admire but above all we loved how kind and generous Moroccans are!

The food is delicious and the pastries and sweets too. The fresh bread, olives and mint tea a delicacy.

Thanks again Hamza, Said and Samir! We will be sire to be back!

Ilyace, Said,Ali were easy to wok with and very accommodating.

Hotel Reviews

Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

Very nice, impeccable service, great Morocco cuisine. Only downside is the stairs.

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Riad Fes Nass Zmane

Fes

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Very unique, by far my personal favourite. Maybe not for everyone but I found it fantastic.

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Friendly

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Hotel Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery

Essaouira

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Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

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Palais Sebban

Marrakech

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Activity Reviews

Arrive at Tangier Med Harbor , Transfer to Chefchaouen

Morocco

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Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

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Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges

Morocco

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Hike through Berber Villages

Morocco

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Private Transfer from Boumalne Dades to Marrakech via the Atlas Mountains

Morocco

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Sunrise hot air balloon ride in Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Delight in Your Free Day.

Morocco

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Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-guide

Morocco

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Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

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Private Transfer from Marrakech to Enchanting Essaouira

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

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Private Transfer from Fez to Merzouga Desert

Morocco

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Desert adventures around Merzouga

Merzouga

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Guided Tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

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Dine with a local family

Morocco

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Essaouira to Casablanca via Eljadida & Safi Coastal Route

Morocco

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Ilyace was so very friendly and helpful the whole way. His driving was terrific even in the busy busy centres. Each guide he connected us with was very informative and friendly as well

Hotel Reviews

Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

Dar Jasmine’s unique location made it give the feel of an ultimate holiday spot. Food was incredible and service equally so.

Authenticity & Character

The little terraces, the pool and dining area all allow you to take in the view of the magical blue city

Location

The view was wonderful and proximity to everything excellent

Staff

Service was exceptional

Cleanliness & Comfort

Place was clean, beds were cozy

Riad Fes Nass Zmane

Fes

The beautiful designs and lovely rooms were awesome. Truly made us feel like we were on an exotic holiday

Authenticity & Character

We had never seen a place like it before

Location

Walking distance to the Medina was key

Staff

Super friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Air conditioning was what we looked for. And we had plenty of space

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

This was an experience everyone should do! From the camel ride to our tent/cabin to the campfire singing, the sand boarding and the people. It was phenomenal

Authenticity & Character

I liked that it was just a few cabins so not too many people at once

Location

We wanted to go to the desert and we were taken there!

Staff

They were all so friendly and helpful and really took care of us. We loved to learn about the Berber history from Yusef and hear his pride when telling it all

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were cozy, the fan kept us cool and everything was so clean

Hotel Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery

Essaouira

Nice hotel, great location!

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

We loved our stay here! Dinner in was something to write home about! Several courses and each one a whole new taste experience

Authenticity & Character

Oh gosh the doors! And the tile in the bathroom! Very pretty

Location

A quiet little town with all the trees out back

Staff

Was sad to leave them, they felt like our friends very quickly

Cleanliness & Comfort

It was an awesome bed, and we had a nice terrace to sit outside

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

This place was fun! We got confused finding our room a few times but that added to the charm

Authenticity & Character

The intricate design and the open courtyard made it feel very opulent

Location

Medina access was key for us

Staff

They were helpful and friendly

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Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

Nice staff, great bed!

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Visiting such an old Medina was a real eye opener. Very interesting

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Private Transfer from Fez to Merzouga Desert

Morocco

Well we rode the camels into the desert and it was fun having our guide sing!

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Food

We loved tasting Moroccan food each day

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Anywhere Ilyace drove us he did a great job, and riding camels is just something you don’t do every day

Desert adventures around Merzouga

Merzouga

We went for a quad ride which was a hoot!

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Yusef drove us through the desert and showed us so much we never would have known or seen

Sunrise hot air balloon ride in Marrakech

Marrakesh

This is definitely something worth doing! You just can’t get this experience every day. I didn’t give 5 stars because our pilot didn’t take us nearly as high as I was expecting and hoping so it was a little underwhelming

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Ayoub Benalla, our driver was so great. He was professional, helpful, kind and considerate at all times. He was concerned about everyone's desires and needs. He made the trip very special.

Jazmine, Sharif, Hanan, were three guides in Tangier, Fes and Marrakesh that each added so very much to our experiences. Sharif is so well educated and informed. But also kind and sweet to us.

Hanan though was our delight. She has a gentle aura while being incredibly informed and kind.

Yusef in Merzhuga was one of the most articulate people I've even met.

All of the Riad's were good with the exception of Chefchaon, which while run by lovely people was a dark unpleasant place to stay. There wasn't even a glass a single glass in the room to have a drink of water, much less a bottle of water. The Riad in Tangiers was delightful, the Riad in Fes was quite lovely, in a traditional old home. The Riad in Marrakesh was another lovely, comfortable well appointed place. The Hotel is Skoura was of course palatial. It was so elegant, a little bit of paradise. The gardens, the swimming pool, all of the rooms were divine. Breakfast under the ancient olive tree was a once in a lifetime experience.

The camp in the Merzhuga desert was very well run. The tents were lovely and the whole experience was excellent.

The one thing that I didn't like about this trip is that I wished it wasn't so shopping centric. I didn't really want to stop at all of the herbalist, and oil and soap making facilities. There should only have been one of those on the whole trip. But it came up over and over and I felt an uncomfortable pressure to buy things I didn't want to buy. There were at least three of those stops scheduled.

Ayoub was our prize on this trip. We will never forget this Amerzigh kind person.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Mokhtar Tanger

Tangier

This was one of my favorite places on this whole trip. Such a great setting. And the rooms were wonderful as was the courtyard and roof terrace.

Authenticity & Character

A completely charming place

Location

Perfect for us.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great breakfasts too.

Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

While the staff was kind, the place is not a pleasure to stay in. The rooms aren't comfortable. And there were no amenities available. Not even a water glass in the room.

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Riad Ghita

Fes

Quite pretty. And very well located. An authentic old home in Fes.

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Well organized and comfortable.

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Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

Dazzling. One of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed in. A complete joy.

Authenticity & Character

Look at the photographs and that will tell you everything you want to know.

Location

Staff

They were concerned for our every comfort and kind and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

The place was impeccably run.

Riad Le Pèlerin

Marrakech

A lovely well appointed Riad.

Authenticity & Character

The decor is terrific and the rooftop terrace charming too.

Location

Staff

Couldn't have been kinder.

Cleanliness & Comfort

perfect

Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Hanan was a remarkable guide in a great city.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The best.

Transport

Ayoub Benalla made everything better for us.

Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

Not interesting to me enough. I've been all over the Mediterranean. I didn't need to see more Roman ruins.

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Seeing the ceramics and mosaic cooperative was a great experience. Moroccans are so hard working and so very skilled. It was great to see that.

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Dine with a local family

Morocco

It's a complicated experience to go into a private home. Especially people who are so hardworking and who live modestly. I'd say don't do this.

Food

The food was great, but the experience was awkward.

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Private Transfer from Fez to Merzouga Desert

Morocco

The dunes are exceptionally beautiful. The sky at night is extraordinary.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Yusef is exceptionally smart. The wait staff were great.

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Private Transfer from Skoura to Marrakech

Morocco

The High Atlas Mountains and the terrain was so beautiful. Thrilling to ride hours through this amazing landscape.

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Such a wonderful 14 days of exploring this beautiful country. Our driver, Ilyace, picked us up at Tangier Med and quickly became our new best friend. He was helpful, informative, friendly, very easy to talk to, and a great driver, We absolutely loved and appreciated how Ilyace made every step of this journey feel easy and stress-free.
We started at Chefchaouen, then to Fes, the Merzouga desert, Boumalne Dades, Marrakesh, Essaouira, and ended in Casablanca - with many interesting stops along the way. It’s impossible to say which part of this journey was the best, as each piece of it offered new and wonderful experiences.
Each guide offered us a great insight into the history and beauty of each of the places we explored. Azdin in Fes, Yusuf in the Merzouga Desert, Mohammed in Boumalne Dades, Hanan in Marrakesh and Hassan in Essaouira.

Hotel Reviews

Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

Beautiful hotel with the most incredible view of the blue city. It was worth every step we had to take to get up to the hotel. The staff were amazing and helpful with anything we needed.

Authenticity & Character

The view from the terrace in our room was awesome!!

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The staff made the stay very pleasant. They carried our luggage up all the stairs with a smile

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Riad Fes Nass Zmane

Fes

Beautiful Riad in the Medina. Perfectly located,. Rooms and service were great

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

The 2 hour camel ride to the camp was fantastic. The welcome by all the friendly staff upon arrival was fantastic. We enjoyed the music my the fire and the setting in the desert was amazing.

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

This was a beautiful hotel in the small town. The meals by the hotel chef were unmatched. It was a wonderful place to stay.

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The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.

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Palais Sebban

Marrakech

This Riad was incredibly beautiful. The rooms were large and fit for royalty. A great place to stay.

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Hotel Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery

Essaouira

Beautiful hotel right across the street from the beach. Perfectly located. Walking distance to the Medina and the fishing docks. Wonderful sunset from the restaurant on the beach.

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Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

Very nice hotel in Casablanca. We only had one night here and had to get up and leave by 4:30 AM. The staff were helpful and provided us with a boxed breakfast to take with us.

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It was difficult to tell how this hotel was located as we didn’t spend much time.

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

This amazing and ancient city was so worth the visit. We were so thankful to explore the old Medina with a guide. We for sure would have been lost in the labyrinth of streets on our own. Learning about the history was very interesting and I’m sure we explored places that we would never have found without a guide.

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Dine with a local family

Morocco

We loved the experience of sharing a meal in a Moroccan home. And we were so happy that our driver, Ilyace, joined us as well. The food was delicious and the family were so pleasant, accommodating and kind.

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Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges

Morocco

Beautiful drive to the Dades Valley. We enjoyed the walk through the Todra Gorge. Very scenic landscape.

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Arrive at Tangier Med Harbor , Transfer to Chefchaouen

Morocco

Our fabulous driver, Ilyace, was there and waiting for us when we arrived off the ferry. He helped us to become familiar with the country and the surroundings as we drove. Chefchaouen was a beautiful town to visit. We loved walking through the streets and seeing all the beautiful blue stairways. Walking up to the Spanish mosque to see the sunset was fabulous as well.

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Private Transfer from Fez to Merzouga Desert

Morocco

This was a long day of travel. Ilyace made it a great day by making some great stops - in the beautiful city Ifrane, a stop to feed the macaque monkeys along the way, and our stop to see the Ziz oasis of palm trees. The 2 hour camel ride to our camp was icing on the cake. What a wonderful experience!!!

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Desert adventures around Merzouga

Merzouga

Our guide in the desert, Yusuf, provided us with a great tour and taste of the Berber culture in the desert. We loved the visit in one of the nomad villages.

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Hike through Berber Villages

Morocco

Our guide, Mohammed, was very entertaining. There was a bit of a language barrier as he didn’t speak much English, but that didn’t matter. We loved the beautiful walk through the valley by the monkey fingers and community gardens. Lunch at his home was very nice.

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Private Transfer from Boumalne Dades to Marrakech via the Atlas Mountains

Morocco

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Sunrise hot air balloon ride in Marrakech

Marrakesh

A wonderful experience!!

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our tour of the old Medina with our guide, Hanan, was very informative and interesting. Hanan brought us to parts of the Medina that we never would have found on our own. I found walking through the artisan section the most interesting and fascinating.

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We can’t say enough about our trip through Morocco. Thank you KimKim and Original Travels. We never had to worry about anything. We were taken care of from the minute we made the reservation with KimKim as we always had accurate and well documented details. We landed in Tangier and met our driver Karim. For the next week we saw and learned so much about the sights, people, craftsmanship, religion, history and present-day Morocco. Karim’s English is very easy to understand, easy communication in person and through texting. We enjoyed learning about his life and family and his Berber culture. Thank you KimKim, Karim and Original Travels for all the perfect planning—unforgettable accommodations, delicious meals all along the way, great local tour guides, visiting artisan co-ops, Sahara camel rides with glamping accommodations, shopping, and cultural sites! Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes, Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert, Marrakesh. Best trip ever!

We had a wonderful trip to Morocco - it was our first time and kimkim.com made it easy to connect with our local planner, Majid. Majid iterated with us on the itinerary and was super responsive on kimkim. He did a great job helping us create the perfect itinerary. The riads and hotels he suggested were super fun for us. And he connected us with our local driver and guide, Mouad.
Mouad was great! He drove us all over Morocco seeing the sites and explaining about the local culture and experiences of living there. Mouad was super friendly and helpful. He went out of his way to procure pomegranates, apples, dates or anything else we needed.
We are already looking forward to our next trip to Morocco and would gladly use them again!

Aziz was our Guide/Driver who was with us throughout our entire trip from the time he picked us up from Casablanca airport and dropped us at Marrakech airport. He was an amazing person, very knowledgeable and provided extensive and detailed answers about the Moroccan history, culture and current political affairs. He was a very careful and vigilant driver when we could comfortably dose off on hectic days🙂.

Aziz was extremely friendly, polite and respectful. His guidance and support throughout our trip made our experience really memorable.

Following list of individual guides for respective places/cities were all very knowledgeable and expert in their respective areas.

1. Uthaman in Rabat
2. Hazim in Chefchaouen
3. Hakim in Fez
4. Mehdi and his family for hosting a traditional dinner in their warm and loving home
4. Rasheed in Volubilis
5. The staff at Tiziri Camp, Merzouga
6. Ayub in Ksar Ait Ben Haddou
7. Hameed in Marrakech
8. Youssef for Ballooning Experience by MLT in the outskirts of Marrakech.

A big Thank you to the people of Morocco for all their love and hospitality and definitely a warm cheers for all the Moroccan guides who work hard day-in and day-out to keep Moroccan tourism industry a flourishing one!

Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche

Casablanca

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Villa Pomme d'Or

Midelt

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Very entertaining musical evening

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Hotel Xaluca Dades

Boumalne

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Sofitel Marrakech Lounge and Spa

Marrakesh

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Amazing breakfast with ample options

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Sofitel Rabat Jardin Des Roses

Rabat

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Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

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Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace

Fès

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Activity Reviews

Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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Evening in Casablanca with your driver/guide.

Casablanca

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Casablanca Accommodation – Rabat ( 1 Hour Drive).*Driving Times Don’t Include The Various Stops Along The Way

Morocco

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Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Rabat

Rabat

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Uthaman had excellent English language skills

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Transfer to Chefchaouen from Rabat via Ouazzane 4 Hours Drive

Morocco

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Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

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Chefchaouen is a unique city to visit

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Guided Tour of Volubilis

Volubilis

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Dinner with a local Family in Fes

Fes

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Very warm and welcoming environment

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Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

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Hakeem took us to the oldest University (now Madrassah) to offer Friday prayers

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Fes to Midelt via High Atlas Mountains

Morocco

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Transfer to Merzouga via Erfoud, Saharan Camel Ride

Morocco

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Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge

Morocco

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Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou & Marrakech

Morocco

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Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

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Hot Air Balloon Ride

Marrakesh

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Half Day Trip to Atlas Mountains Ourika Valley

Marrakesh

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Jeep to your luxury Desert Camp (15 Muintes Drive)

Merzouga

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Rosewater Workshop in Boumalne Dades

Boumalne Dades

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Hammam Spa & Massage in La Masion Arabe at 3 pm

Marrakesh

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Explore Chefchaouen with your local guide

Chefchaouen

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Fes Food Tour

Fes

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Private Tour of Marrakech, the "Red City"

Marrakesh

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Our trip to Morocco was terrific. From the planning to the on the ground handling worked like a charm. Our river Illyach was great. We enjoyed his company throughout the entire week. He was always on time, had a lot of insight into visiting his country and always took care of anything we needed. He knew his way around , gave us advice on what we were going to see, and was very friendly and personable. We couldn’t, have asked for anyone better.
All the guides were also great. The new their history and what was important to show us and explain to us about their cities.
All accommodations from Marrakesh, the luxury Tiziri camp , Palau’s Amani, to Dar Jasmine were comfortable, clean, and lovely places to put your head down after a rich and exhausting day.
The most remember adventure of the trip the desert experience and the most remembered person would be our driver Illyach who represented his country and his company very well. Great job !

Hotel Review

Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

Beautiful view of the blue city. Lovely accommodations. We had to leave well before breakfast and they packed us a breakfast to go. They also had staff handle our luggage on a rather long stairway down to street level to meet our driver.. A definite 5 star hotel🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠

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Especially in the morning

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Comfortable bed

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

We would have never seen the city without a guide. She was friendly , knowledgeable , and did a great jo

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Learning from people who really knew about their country

Food

Enjoyed it especially the family dinner and the barbecue stop for the fresh beef and lamb chop lunch

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Driver was terrific. We all got along and he seemed to the extra mile with us. Lots of laughs

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We were very pleased with our trip designed by Kim Kim .Megan was our specialist and she was so easy to communicate with even with the time zone difference.
Winnie with Wanderlust voyages was also available for questions during our trip and responded promptly.
Our accommodations were varied and lovely.
Our driver Khalid Khouati was wonderful.
The tour guides arranged for us at various places were personable and knowledgeable and we never felt rushed.
Thank you everyone.

Ishmal was professional,personable & informative. Very pleasant personality. The Riad's were amazing,each one got better in each city.Especially, La Maison de Araibe. Highly recommend the Hammam,best massage ever & my first body scrub. Wish there was one in the U.S. The staff at all the Riad's were helpful & accomodating. The people of Morocco were welcoming. Loved Fes,Marrakesh a little too chaotic. I felt we needed a few more days for a little downtime. Dinner with the family was insightful & delicious however it would have been more enjoyable if it weren't just us & the host & hostess.
The desert experience could have been timed better since we missed the sunset because our group didn't take the advice of the guide & insisted on changing the spot he suggested, but awakened to a beautiful sunrise. The staff made my birthday celebration memorable. The restaurant selections were perfect.
Missed Casablanca drive by Mosque because our plane was delayed several hours,disappointing...
Suggestion, less time spent with vendors,fabricators even though we made some purchases but felt obligated to listen to very long dissertations.
An unpleasant situation arose at Marrakesh airport, our driver dropped us in the parking lot & arranged a porter to take our luggage without telling us there was a charge & when we got to check in the porter insisted on 10E which seemed unreasonable and we were blindsided.
All that aside, we would highly recommend KIM KIM & Majid!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Laaroussa

Fez medina

Beautiful rooms,setting & location. Staff were professional & accommodating. Be prepared for lots of steps but worth the climb!

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Beautiful setting,rooms were authentic.

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They had a birthday cake made on short notice & we had a celebration around the fire.

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

Beautiful & spacious rooms. Lots of authenticity in decor.

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La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

This Riad is the most beautiful of all! Our driver told us it is on the MUST SEE list.

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Activity Reviews

Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

Most interesting history & views... Lots of walking & steps. We did 17,000 walking steps. Worth it.

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Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Mildelt – Errachidia – Merzouga ( 7 Hours Drive).

Morocco

It was a longer then 7 hours & little time to get to desert to see sunset. We didn't get there until after 6 and sunset was around 7. Just barely made it with 3-4 minutes then our group wanted to relocate view against our & the guide's suggestion so we missed it.... Long camel ride then returned to camp in total darkness. Disappointed but loved the camel ride & the beautiful desert. Better experience then in Dubai

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TIMING!!!

Dinner with a local Family in Fes

Fes

The host & hostess were very warm & arranged a musician to welcome us with song & dance. Very gracious husband & wife. . Host is owner of restaurant & the dinner was superior.

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The soup, the chicken tangine were my favorites but all of it was incredibly tasty & delicious

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Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

Make sure you arrive in ample time to not miss sunset. Desert and camel ride was great experience better then Dubai. We arrived very late & had a very short time to see sunset,missed it by about 3-4 minutes because 3 people in our group wanted to relocate view against guide & our apprehension.

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They made me a birthday cake with very little notice

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From Merzouga Desert to Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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Hike Through Todra Gorges & Oasis for 1 Hour

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

The hike was arduous. did not realize we were climbing so high. Our guide made it special by showing us the flat where he was born.

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Aït Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi n'Tichka Pass & the High Atlas Mountains

Morocco

Drive was scenic .Topography always changing

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Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

I am not in favor of eating in such a crowded area & vendor food. The restaurant stop,the lamb was dry & overcooked and the beef was not seasoned. View of the square from the rooftop was nice

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Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

We were very stressed having to dodge motorcycles & the souk was so redundant because we visited Fez and this was more of the same. No time to slowly meander to shop or pause . Just frenetic!

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Visit Majorelle gardens

Marrakesh

Somehow was expecting to see more flowers. Saw lots of cactus & Palm trees which we see daily in our area.

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