Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

Our trip to Morocco was fantastic - Majid was an excellent help in planning the trip - so responsive to our questions, so flexible when we had to change details and dates and was always there to ask a question.
Mouad - our driver - the best ever - he was the nicest guy, so kind, so responsive to our needs and very knowledgeable about the country - travelling in a small group with a driver meant we learnt so much about the Moroccan people and culture. He was always there when we needed him, organized everything so well and cannot recommend him more.

Guides in other cities:
Youseff - in Rabat - he was excellent too - great English and knowledgeable
Hakim - Fes - the best guide ever - so nice, so helpful and great English
Abdul - Kasbah Amridil (?) - he was great, we learnt so much!
Ali - city tour in Marrakech - he was good, maybe a little too detailed and slow but nice guy
Hamid - food tour in Marrakech - we liked him and the food was great!

Everything was great - the only comment I would make is that we did a LOT of driving and in retrospect maybe another day in the desert would have been good and one less in Marrakech?

Hotel Reviews

Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca

Casablanca

Seemed fine, we did not spend much time there.

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Very cute hotel and the rooms were great. Staff seemed OK but the breakfast was excellent!

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Riad Salam Fes

Fes

Hotel was in a good location near the medina, rooms were very varied, ours was noisy and close to the reception. Also the AC did not work. Breakfast was good.

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AC did not work

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

This camp is amazing - the tents were so awesome, beds comfy and the location, well you could not beat it. Staff were lovely and the food excellent.

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Nice location, beautiful rooms and the food was absolutely incredible! Staff were so attentive and nice and funny!

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The best staff!

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Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

Beautiful hotel, rooms were do nice with everything you could need! Rooftop was excellent and the food was so good. Beds confortable.

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So helpful

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Activity Reviews

Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

Long drive but Rabat is spotless!

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Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Rabat

Rabat

Great guide and great tour of Rabat. Worth seeing for half a day.

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Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

Its a beautiful city and so photogenic - worth the long drive!

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Transfer to Fes via Moulay Idriss, Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

It was a lot of driving

Guided Tour of Volubilis

Volubilis

Execellent ruins, so well preserved and able to access it all ! Our guide was very good too!

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Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

This was an excellent day and our guide Hakim was the absolute best

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Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

This was one of the best experiences of my life - a total bucket list item. We saw the sunset from the camels and they were easy to ride! Food at the camp was amazing too

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Transfer to Merzouga: Middle Atlas Mountains to the Sahara

Morocco

A long day of driving

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

Morocco

Scenery was excellent but the drive was very long...

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Hammam Spa & Massage in Marrakech 3 PM Session

Marrakesh

Very different experience but very relaxing!

Hiking & Cultural Immersion in the Atlas Mountains

Boumalne Dades

We did not hike - could not fit that in with all the driving

Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Very good - food at the last restaurant was amazing!

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An outstanding two weeks seeing the highlights of Morocco. Majid did a wonderful job tailoring the trip to our needs and ensuring we had many wonderful and unique experiences such as a night in the Sahara, a cooking class and hot air balloon ride. All of the local guides were fabulous but it was Ismael our driver and guide for the trip who made our time in Morocco so special. The history he shared, his knowledge of the people and the customs and most of all his humour and endless kindness made our trip so special. Thank you!

Our trip was absolutely amazing, exciting and surprising. Our guide/tour manager, Hicham, was gracious, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable and treated us like family. He took care of every detail, leaving us free to enjoy the experience. He was also extremely helpful when the airline lost all of my luggage, driving us to several airports in an attempt to find it, bringing me to a mall so I could purchase clothing and toiletries, and being generally reassuring. Other people on our flight had missing luggage as well, and I was grateful that I wasn't trying to deal with the situation on my own.

Hicham was a wonderful guide, putting all the sights into a historical context which increased our understanding and appreciation of the many beautiful places we went. I particularly appreciated his patience with our many questions. We honestly could not have asked for a better guide. We'll be sure to ask for him when we return!

Activity Review

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

Morocco

Trekking through the desert was one of my favorite parts of the trip- it was better than I ever imagined it would be, and was such a unique experience.

Quality of Experience

The desert was beautiful, and the camp was lovely with everything you need to be comfortable.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

They were all so kind and helpful.

We had the absolute pleasure of having Faysel as our driver and travel guide during our trip to Morocco. Faysel is a true gentleman—thoughtful, respectful, and someone who proudly showcases his beautiful country. It was evident how much he loves his job and genuinely cares about his clients. He listened attentively and paid great attention to detail, remembering little things like when I mentioned my daughter was getting married. To my surprise, he bought her a gift at one of the shops we visited—a touching gesture that speaks to his kindness.

Throughout the trip, we learned so much about Morocco’s culture, its people, and religion, all thanks to Faysel’s deep knowledge and passion for sharing his heritage. The long drives felt anything but long as we frequently stopped to explore various villages, making the journey as enjoyable as the destinations.

Our stay in Fès was quite interesting. The Riyad we stayed at was beautiful, and the city was vibrant. However, this part of the tour felt more like being taken to vendors to view products and, while we never felt pressured to buy anything, it was clear that this was a subtle marketing strategy. As a result, we ended up spending a bit more than we had planned.

The Sahara Desert, however, was absolutely phenomenal! Riding camels to reach our luxury camp was an unforgettable experience, and there’s truly nothing like it. We also enjoyed our stay at Dades, where the hotel was lovely and the meals—both dinner and breakfast—were simply superb. A special shoutout to the chef there!

Lastly, Marrakech! We loved this city immensely, and it was the perfect way to round off our trip.

Would I visit Morocco again? Absolutely! I would likely skip or shorten the stay in Fès next time, but without a doubt, I would use Kim Kim again and request Faysel to be our guide. His professionalism, warmth, and dedication made our trip unforgettable.

Ok, so the 4 stars had only a little to do with my KimKim experience overall. However with all of the illnesses my husband and I experienced, giving the trip five stars would not be real. Ok, things that made this trip great - driver pick up from the airport - they hired a porter once we arrived near our Riad Bayti, because the streets are so narrow, we could not be dropped off doorstep. My husband was so sick, he couldn't walk to the Riad, and the porter put him in the wheelbarrow and wheeled him to our Riad = ABOVE AND BEYOND! The Riad was in a central location - right by the spice market. The host was gracious and kind and we had refreshing mint tea as our welcome drink. Our room was traditionally decorated and had a full and a twin sized bed which turned out to be a blessing. There was also a very nice rooftop where I spent a lot of time.
My first full day, I had a nice full day tour. You can easily get lost in the narrow streets and not where you want to be - so it was nice to have a guide show me around - let me enjoy "sand coffee" and take me to a lovely (allergy accommodating) lunch. YSL gardens/museum were nice - 1.5 does suffice. I had a relaxing hammam experience with a stellar massage! I enjoyed Marrakech, but after my own bout of food borne illness, I was happy to take our leave.

We headed out to Imlil which was a nice scenic car ride. Upon arriving, our Riad (Dar Imlil) was lovely - they upgraded us, and our room had a both a nice indoor sitting area, as well as a nice balcony overlooking the pool with the mountains as the backdrop. We sat there for several hours taking in the peacefulness of the mountains and the surrounding quiet enjoying freshly brewed teas the host gave us to ease our gastric distress. We had a very good outdoor dinner prepared by our host that was more than we could eat and just delicious. The next day we had a hike. Abdullah our KimKim host knew my husband still wasn't feeling well and he asked if we wanted a mule - that was extremely thoughtful and turned out to be a great option that allowed my husband to not completely lose out on the trip. We were able to have a nice lunch at our guide's home. Turns out, they also AirBnb their place-so it was updated and clean and we didn't feel "eeked" out eating there (considering our negative food experiences on the trip - no fault of KimKim). We then head off to Agafay to Yes, We Camp - it was an oasis in the desert. We were welcomed, dropped our bags in our "glampsite" and headed to the pool. I was in the desert and the pool water was actually COOL!!! Later, we went for a camel ride and then had a very LARGE dinner back at the camp with fun entertainment included. I mean for a desert location, it definitely exceeded our expectations! We checked out the next morning, and off to Casablanca to catch our flight.

So sickness aside, we had a really nice experience. Prior to Morocco we were in India...comparing KimKim to the tour company we used there to Morocco, is another reason for the 4 stars. In India we had soup to nuts VIP experience where our driver became our friend and was very friendly and kind, and we met our met our local host in person and he made sure we lacked nothing. Our Morocco drivers were "friendly enough" but not our friends - can't remember their names. . .I never actually met the local guide. So, I would say, if you are looking for the "average traveller" experience, then this is for you. Unfortunately, I had just completed a 5 star hotel VIP experience in India, so I had to reset my expectations here. . .which is fine, but dear reader, just letting you know.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Bayti

Marrakech

This Riad was centrally location in the spice market, very walkable. The host was gracious and very accommodating. Our room was very nice and comfortable, decorated traditionally. They have a great rooftop where I spent evenings privately, writing and unwinding. I had a delicious dinner dinner at the property my first evening (where you can get wine) and each morning a (bread heavy) breakfast. The only reason I don't give 5 starts here is because you do need to request/pay for bottled water and I'd just stayed in 5 star hotels in India. . .and I want to be honest:-)

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The towels I think are line dried, for an American, just note, there's no "fabric softener" so the towel smelled used.

Dar Imlil

Imlil

This place has a very good location. Our room had a balcony that overlooked the pool and we had the mountains as our backgdrop - we spent hours sitting there and just enjoying the view. We informed our host that we were having stomach issues, and they brewed us a special tea that helped a lot. Our dinner as traditional and very good (which means a lot as we were recovering from food issues on Turkish airlines and in Marrakech). We only stayed one night, but we very much enjoyed the hospitality of the host and the superb view!

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Yes We camp Agafay

Marrakesh

This is our second time "glamping" in a desert. Our first stay was in Dubai, which we absolutely loved, but this one exceeded our expectations! Our "tent" was SOOO clean - no "icky" feeling, it was nicely decorated and felt new. There was a really nice pool and the water was actually "cool" being in the desert! There was a nice dinner, with more food than I could possibly eat, that was delicious, and we had energetic live entertainment. We only stayed overnight - but it felt like the kind of place I could have stayed for several nights and really had some nice chill days!

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Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

I had a really great time with my guide! He allowed me to ask endless questions about the culture and at no point did he seem annoyed. I'm a shopper that hates having someone hover, but to be honest, with the endless streets and shopping areas, it was nice to have someone to navigate and help negotiate while I was shopping. We also had a late lunch together, and he was so personable, it felt like I was having a lunch with one of my friends. He did a great job and we had a lovely day together.

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Hammam & Spa Experience Marrakech

Morocco

Framing this, I've done spas in multiple countries in the world. As a prude American, I always have to say to myself, I'm not in America, you're gonna be naked. But, my "scrubber" who kept leaving the door open, could tell I was uncomfortable and at one point, she actually laughed at me (I laughed too). My massage was firm, and my therapist kept checking in to make sure the pressure was good - it was very, very good. I enjoyed my experience very much, but I am not giving 5 stars because the scrubber poured water on my face and it went up my nose and down my throat, and the experience felt a little rushed. I do understand when your operation turns over a lot of people in a single day, but I as the client never want to feel that.

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Private Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil

Morocco

The guided trek through Toubkal National Park was truly wonderful. Even though we faced some health challenges with my husband being sick, the local guide was incredibly considerate and arranged for a mule, so he didn't miss out on the experience. This made the outing memorable and enjoyable, allowing us to take in the beautiful scenery without worry.

I can't thank the team at Original Travels/Kimkim enough for planning such a remarkable trip to Morocco. From the very beginning, they truly listened to my preferences and curated a personalized itinerary that exceeded all expectations. Every detail was carefully thought out, from the accommodations to the local guides and immersive experiences.

The highlights included an enchanting stay at Tiziri Luxury Eco Camp in the Sahara, where I was treated to breathtaking desert views and a sky full of stars. Moroccon hospitality was second to none. The seamless organization made it easy for me to fully enjoy the beauty and culture of Morocco, knowing I was in great hands.

I highly recommend Original Travels/Kimkim for anyone looking for a tailored and memorable journey. Their attention to detail and expertise in creating a unique travel experience is simply unmatched. I can’t wait to book my next adventure with them! (Special shout out to my local concierge/guides - Charif, Reda, Yousuff, Mohamad, Said, and Hassan!)

Morocco 2024

Fes : Hafid
Skoura : Hamza
Essaouira : Miloud
Marrakech: Abdelhaq

This was an amazing experience! From the initial planning stages to finalizing details with Said on private tours there was always a focus on providing the best travel experience for us.

Our travels are always designed to gain an appreciation of the people, their culture, customs and history and where possible to live as locals do. We had several wonderful lunches and dinners with local families in Fes, Skoura and the Sahara. Ahmed, Mustapha and Ali became our best buddies at camp in the desert, they being labeled as the best cooks on the tour. Their camaraderie was evident when they gave us new names! I was now affectionately known as Ali Baba and my wife as Amina! In camp we were able to experience rainfall, which was the first in seven years! I came out of our tent for half an hour after midnight to listen to and feel those raindrops! I walked away with a sentence I would never forget one night at the campfire after experiencing some amazing guitar playing. Ahmed said that his ‘best teacher in the desert was the silence.’ They had to do something to break it and playing the guitar was his.

Accommodations were elegant and the beauty of Moroccan architecture was showcased to the fullest. The elegance lent to romanticism in many of the riads and reached a pinnacle in Skoura, when the breakfast table was placed in the courtyard one morning, and in the gardens the next, the white table cloth strewn with red Rose petals. Abdelhaq convinced me, a very picky eater to sample treats from all the stalls we visited on a food tour of the Jemma el-Fnaa square in Marrakech. Our cooking course at Al Maison Arabe was wonderful and we also had the opportunity to hear some of the exterior

Our guides, Hafid in Fes; Hamza in Skoura; Miloud in Essaouria and Abdelhaq in Marrakech were truly knowledgeable of the area and the quality of the artisans we visited. They were well received by all entrepreneurs and that courtesy was extended to us. Their descriptions on architecture and history were so detailed that I did believe they were students of history when their specialties were linguistics.

None of what happened on the ground could have been possible without Ayoub. He cemented all these disparate events, on time and patiently waiting the usual ten minutes till we were ready to move out. Through him we gained an appreciation of Gnawa and were drumming along on our travels. He explained the geography of the area and was especially happy when he was able to tell us …this…is ..High Atlas…his home turf. From him we learned that all cities and areas have their role in the Moroccan economy. Every day he would test us on our grasp of the little French we were picking up along the way and focused on specially on pronunciation. He came to know I played golf and in Meknes stopped outside the Medina and pointed to a gate I should walk through. I was greeted with the most amazing green, after now being accustomed to the colors of the countryside we were traveling through. Or was the first hole and the course was a favorite of the King! He made sure I had my booking, and after settling us into our boutique hotel in Marrakech delivered me to Royal Golf Marrakech and after the round had an even bigger smile on his face than I. We have only admiration for our Mr. High Atlas!

Thank you all for a truly wonderful experience.

Hotel Review

Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

Upon arrival and greeting your expectation is aroused. Walking to your accommodation through olive and date palms sprinkled with roses and other fragrances, you wonder. Once you are led into your room your thought becomes ‘hmm I can live in this royalty.’ The room is elegantly adorned in color and decidedly Moroccan accents; a feast for the eye! The garden is immaculate and everywhere there are alcoves to sit and soak in your surroundings. The ambiance lent to romanticism and reached a pinnacle here when the breakfast table was placed in the courtyard one morning, and in the gardens the next, the white table cloth strewn with red Rose petals. The dining room was ornate and seating was arranged to allow privacy of conversation. After dinner sitting in the gazebo beside the pool allowed your fatigue to drain away.

Authenticity & Character

See review

Location

Staff

Attention to detail and fulfilling all requests. Always a distance away to allow privacy yet with an eye out of you required attention.

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Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our guide Abdelhaq in Marrakech was truly knowledgeable of the area and the quality of the artisans we visited. He was well received by all entrepreneurs and that courtesy was extended to us. His descriptions on architecture and history were so detailed that I did ask if he was a historian only to find out his specialty was linguistics. I especially loved that even though engaged in their work artisans were willing to take time to explain their craft.

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Food

The aubergine and beef tajins.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Morocco 2024 Fes : Hafid Skoura : Hamza Essaouira : Miloud Marrakech: Abdelhaq This was an amazing experience! From the initial planning stages to finalizing details with Said on private tours there was always a focus on providing the best travel experience for us. Our travels are always designed to gain an appreciation of the people, their culture, customs and history and where possible to live as locals do. We had several wonderful lunches and dinners with local families in Fes, Skoura and the Sahara. Ahmed, Mustapha and Ali became our best buddies at camp in the desert, they being labeled as the best cooks on the tour. Their camaraderie was evident when they gave us new names! I was now affectionately known as Ali Baba and my wife as Amina! In camp we were able to experience rainfall, which was the first in seven years! I came out of our tent for half an hour after midnight to listen to and feel those raindrops! I walked away with a sentence I would never forget one night at the campfire after experiencing some amazing guitar playing. Ahmed said that his ‘best teacher in the desert was the silence.’ They had to do something to break it and playing the guitar was his. Accommodations were elegant and the beauty of Moroccan architecture was showcased to the fullest. The elegance lent to romanticism in many of the riads and reached a pinnacle in Skoura, when the breakfast table was placed in the courtyard one morning, and in the gardens the next, the white table cloth strewn with red Rose petals. Abdelhaq convinced me, a very picky eater to sample treats from all the stalls we visited on a food tour of the Jemma el-Fnaa square in Marrakech. Our cooking course at Al Maison Arabe was wonderful and we also had the pleasure of engaging with three Canadian couples also traveling through KimKim. Our guides, Hafid in Fes; Hamza in Skoura; Miloud in Essaouria and Abdelhaq in Marrakech were truly knowledgeable of the area and the quality of the artisans we visited. They were well received by all entrepreneurs and that courtesy was extended to us. Their descriptions on architecture and history were so detailed that I did believe they were students of history when their specialties were linguistics. None of what happened on the ground could have been possible without Ayoub. He cemented all these disparate events, on time and patiently waiting the usual ten minutes till we were ready to move out. Through him we gained an appreciation of Gnawa and were drumming along on our travels. He explained the geography of the area and was especially happy when he was able to tell us …this…is ..High Atlas…his home turf. From him we learned that all cities and areas have their role in the Moroccan economy. Every day he would test us on our grasp of the little French we were picking up along the way and focused on specially on pronunciation. He came to know I played golf and in Meknes stopped outside the Medina and pointed to a gate I should walk through. I was greeted with the most amazing green, after now being accustomed to the colors of the countryside we were traveling through. Or was the first hole and the course was a favorite of the King! He made sure I had my booking, and after settling us into our boutique hotel in Marrakech delivered me to Royal Golf Marrakech and after the round had an even bigger smile on his face than I. We have only admiration for our Mr. High Atlas!

Transport

None of what happened on the ground could have been possible without Ayoub. He cemented all these disparate events, on time and patiently waiting the usual ten minutes till we were ready to move out. Through him we gained an appreciation of Gnawa and were drumming along on our travels. He explained the geography of the area and was especially happy when he was able to tell us …this…is ..High Atlas…his home turf. From him we learned that all cities and areas have their role in the Moroccan economy. Every day he would test us on our grasp of the little French we were picking up along the way and focused on specially on pronunciation. He came to know I played golf and in Meknes stopped outside the Medina and pointed to a gate I should walk through. I was greeted with the most amazing green, after now being accustomed to the colors of the countryside we were traveling through. Or was the first hole and the course was a favorite of the King! He made sure I had my booking, and after settling us into our boutique hotel in Marrakech delivered me to Royal Golf Marrakech and after the round had an even bigger smile on his face than I. We have only admiration for our Mr. High Atlas!

Desert Adventures around Merzouga

Merzouga

Our travels are always designed to gain an appreciation of the people, their culture, customs and history and where possible to live as locals do. Ahmed, Mustapha and Ali became our best buddies at camp in the desert, they being labeled as the best cooks on the tour. Their camaraderie was evident when they gave us new names! I was now affectionately known as Ali Baba and my wife as Amina! In camp we were able to experience rainfall, which was the first in seven years! I came out of our tent for half an hour after midnight to listen to and feel those raindrops! I walked away with a sentence I would never forget one night at the campfire after experiencing some amazing guitar playing. Ahmed said that his ‘best teacher in the desert was the silence.’ They had to do something to break it and playing the guitar was his.

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We had a fantastic twelve day adventure in Morocco with KimKim. I would recommend it to anyone keen for safe but exotic adventure. Our trip started at Tangiers, then to Chefchaouen, Fes, a Sahara camp, the Dades valley and finished in Marrakech.
Oussama, our driver and guide was wonderful, our car was comfortable and modern, the Riads along the way were beautiful and very very friendly. Special mentions for the Hotel Jasmine in Chefchaouen and Riad Laroussa in Fes!
The Tiziri Luxury camp in the Sahara, and the 3 hour sunset camel ride in to the camp from Merzouga over the dunes was an experience of a lifetime

We almost always do all of our own planning and booking for foreign travel, but while googling Morocco destinations we came across kimkim and decided to give them a try. Saïd put together an incredible, flawless itinerary that hit all of our requests on the nail, within our budget. And he was always available, seemingly at any time of day or night, to answer questions or offer advice. And we were accompanied for the entire trip, from airport to the Sahara and back again, by our skillful, courteous and immensely organized driver/guide/new friend Noureddine! Our riad in Marrakesh was beautiful, we had a wonderful guided tour of the Medina and souks, and Noureddine led us to fun and varied restaurants, while accounting for the four of us being a mix of omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. The drive from Marrakech to Merzouga and the edge of the Sahara is a long way, but the route through the gorges and Amazigh/Berber villages of the Atlas Mountains was beautiful and fascinating, and we stopped frequently for viewpoints, lunch, and bathroom breaks. And once again Saïd arranged for very high quality accommodation at beautiful riads, and some memorable breakfasts and dinners. It was thrilling to see the dunes of Erg Chebbi appear and grow on the horizon, and when we arrived at our camp at sunset we got straight on to the camels for a dune trek — magical. Our camp on the edge of the dunes had air conditioning units, flushing toilets and showers, and was operated by 6 lively young Amazigh men who fed us, sang, danced and played drums with us, and helped us try sandboarding! All in all it was an amazing week of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, laughs and memories. Thank you Saïd and Noureddine for everything you did to introduce us to your spectacular country!

I have never booked a personalized trip before, figuring it was way to expensive and out of reach. But when my husband and I decided to go to Morocco we had very little time and there was so much we wanted to see. I decided to investigate custom travel to aid in our transfers from place to place and help us determine the best places to go. We could not be more happy with the service we received. Not only was it affordable, the booking specialists who helped us design our trip listened carefully to how we like to travel, what are preferences are and what types of things we like to do and see. The communication with both Saïd and Mohamed planning the details to get it just right was both seamless and easy. Our driver/guide, Karim, spoke very good english and drove us to each location, explaining each of the sites while also offering us the time we wanted to explore on our own. He was flexible when we got spirited away and accommodated all of our wishes. We had a different local guide in Fes, Sharif, which is essential if you want to visit the huge Medina there. His english was superb and he showed us places we'd have never discovered on our own while also educating us on the history of the old town. KimKim Travel works with local, native guides who can give you a far greater understanding of a place than you could ever discover on your own. I highly recommend trying out a custom tour - you will be glad you did!

Our round trip through Morocco was one of the best we have ever experienced. We have so many wonderful memories of the country, the people, the new friends and the beautiful landscapes! Special thanks to Soufiane, our driver, who accompanied us for 10 days. He was always helpful, friendly and responsive to our wishes and we always felt very comfortable. I in particular always suffer from motion sickness, but Soufiane found a driving style that I could only enjoy. Simply beautiful! Special thanks to him, but also to the whole team in Morocco... all thumbs up!!!

Unsere Rundreise durch Marokko war eine der besten, die wir je erlebt haben. Wir haben so viele schöne Erinnerungen an das Land, die Menschen, die neuen Freunde und die wunderschönen Landschaften! Besonderen Dank an Soufiane, unseren Fahrer, der uns 10 Tage lang begleitet hat. Er war immer hilfsbereit, freundlich und ging auf unsere Wünsche ein und wir haben uns immer sehr wohl gefühlt. Besonders ich leide immer unter Reisekrankheit, aber Soufiane fand einen Fahrstil, den ich nur genießen konnte. Einfach schön! Besonderen Dank an ihn, aber auch an das ganze Team in Marokko... alle Daumen hoch!!!

We had an incredible trip through Morocco. Our guide, Mouad, made sure we were always having fun, adjusting to our independent plans to ensure we had the best experience. As a group of three girls, we always felt safe and comfortable. Mouad constantly shared facts, jokes, anecdotes, and anything else that could enhance our trip. Everything was well-organized, and the entire journey ran smoothly. We could stop along the drive for photos, snacks, or anything else we needed, and Mouad was always there to help.

On our way to the desert, we were delayed by flash floods that blocked our route to the camp, but it didn’t feel like a big deal at all. We avoided the flooded areas and had a meal with his family since we couldn’t travel further. It was so lovely and heartwarming to experience that kind of Moroccan hospitality. What could have been a stressful travel hiccup turned into a delightful alternative plan, still aligned with what we wanted from the trip.

I loved our time in Marrakech, the desert (my favorite), and Fez. I felt like we truly learned about the rich history of each region while enjoying delicious food and having a lot of fun. I highly recommend heading to the desert (we traveled via Skoura and then to Merzouga), and riding camels to watch the sunset over the dunes. You’ll also witness an incredible starry sky and a stunning sunrise. Other highlights included our cooking class, food tours, ATVing, seeing the oldest university in the world (!!), the leather tanneries, and so much more.

A big thank you to Mouad, our guide and driver, for putting up with our shenanigans over ten days and becoming a friend! I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who will listen (I already have been, and I haven’t even been home for a week!). Majid also made our trip so easy to plan and alter as went along.

We had a wonderful trip to Morocco. Tayeb was an excellent driver and knew so much of the history and culture of his country. He was readily available and happy to accommodate all of our requests. He was able to gauge our level of interest all along the way which meant that we experienced and enjoyed the aspects of Morocco which particularly interested us. Having Tayeb as our driver meant that our trip was smooth and gentle and left us wanting to revisit Morocco. Hopefully we will return sometime in the future.

From the start of planning the trip by Abdellah to the end of of 5 days with our guide/driver Tayeb everything was top notch. Our plans changed a few times and every time Abdellah responded promptly and professionally fulfilling all our requests.
Our wonderful guide Tayeb always was prompt and polite and willing to go the extra mile with any requests we had. He was most knowledgeable about everything Moroccan and able to explain all the customs and history to us in an interesting manner

We have just finished an amazing 10 day trip to Morocco. From the start, Hamza helped us plan the most perfect itinerary. He was very responsive to all of our questions and did a fantastic job tapering and planning the trip to meet our needs. It was our guide, Tarik, that made the trip memorable and unique. He anticipated our every need and his upbeat personality and fantastic laugh made each part of this adventure so much fun. Not only is he well versed in his country’s history and culture, he was incredibly resourceful in pointing out all of the small and wonderful places to stop, and making my group of 4, part of these experiences. He also provided practical advice with tips for safety and the understanding of local customs, both insightful and respectful of Moroccan culture. We felt like we were always in good hands, Tarik was always on time, flexible to our needs and kept us comfortable. We benefitted from the addition of Hamza, a guide in training, who brought his personal energy and kindness to our group. He was also special and will be a great future guide for your company. In the end, these two wonderful guides felt more like friends who were an integral part of our group, seamlessly integrating themselves into our travel experience of this enchanting country and enriching it beyond my expectations. Thank you, Tarik and Hamza for fostering the trip of a lifetime! It would not have been the same experience without them and their wealth of knowledge and wonderful personalities!

Our trip to Morocco was a long time in the making due to Covid related delays. So when we finally landed in Casablanca on the 2 September we were incredibly excited to be starting our trip.
From beginning to end we have had the most amazing experience in this diverse, gorgeous country. From the ancient imperial cities of Fez, Meknes and Marrakech to the relaxed towns of Skoura, Ait Benhaddou and Chefchaouen we encountered incredible artisans, making a range of beautiful things, rugs, pottery, clothes, jewellery. The awe-inspiring landscapes and architecture and most importantly wonderful, warm Moroccan hosts who truly invited us into each Riad as family.
We did encounter some weather related challenges with floods stopping our plans to get to the Sahara but our Kimkim rep Said was amazing at rerouting our trip, to ensure we still got a desert experience and ensured all our accomodation dates were reworked - no small thing to do in the high season. Kimkim also ensured our accomodation was of a very high standard, each Riad and hotel had something special to offer, very comfortable and had lovely interiors.
We were also very fortunate with our driver Faysel, who brought so much fun and energy to our experience and as two women traveling together always ensured we were well looked after and safe. Full of helpful local information, and an excellent skillful driver, Faysel became a friend on our journey as we all travelled together.
Kimkim also supplied us with great local guides - Mohamed in Fes, who knew the Medina inside out and gave us so much insight into local culture. In beautiful Essaouira our guide built on our knowledge of this fascinating city, showcasing the importance of the Islamic, Jewish and Christian influences throughout Morocco's history and its probably the Moroccan city that most signalled a connection with Africa. Finally our last guide Said in Marrakech, who took us on both city and food tours - was so much fun to hang out with. Knowledgeable, thoughtful and with a wonderful dry sense of humour he made both tours so memorable - I even ate snails and sheep's head under his encouragement 😀
Thank you to all of the Kimkim and Original Tours teams - you have made our once in a life time trip, truly the best of journeys in beautiful, magical Morocco!

Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche

Casablanca

Good hotel and location - with a great breakfast

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Beautiful hotel with amazing room and views. Staff were exceptional and had a wonderful hammam experience. One of the best Riad's we stayed in - loved it!

Authenticity & Character

Gorgeous interiors and a beautiful secret pool

Location

Great views

Staff

Probably some of the nicest people we meet, warm, welcoming and totally efficient

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Riad Salam Fes

Fes

Beautiful Riad

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Location

Staff

We had a lovely waiter while staying at this Riad but the rest of the staff were not overly friendly and the male reception staff were somewhat dismissive in attitude

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Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

This Riad was my favorite - absolutely beautiful gardens, interiors and ambience was so relaxed yet welcoming. I could have stayed for a month!

Authenticity & Character

So authentic and I loved the garden to diner food experiences we had here

Location

An oasis of calm, peaceful relaxation

Staff

Mohamed our host and waiter was the most kindest of people, setting a beautiful breakfast table for us in the garden. Excellent service, could not speak highly enough of the staff at this Riad - they were amazing

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Riad Nyla And Spa Marrakech

Marrakech

Beautiful interiors - great roof garden and pool

Authenticity & Character

Location

Very central in the Medina but with relatively good access for pick ups with our driver

Staff

Staff were good though I had an issue with Laundry that shouldn't have happened

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Riad Chbanate

Essaouira

A sophisticated Riad, with great interiors, large rooms and beautiful music playing and fireplace in the lounge area.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Great location in the Medina - close to the Medina gate so no issues going to and from the rest of the Medina

Staff

Lovely staff who introduced us to some great Moroccan wine, lovely afternoon nibbles and great laundry service

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Activity Reviews

Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

Beautiful scenery and city

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A Drive from Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

Great ruins -

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

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Private Transfer from Skoura to Marrakech

Morocco

Loved Skoura

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Best guide - so much fun and great knowledge

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Private Transfer from Marrakech to Enchanting Essaouira

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

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Dine with a local family

Morocco

Lovely family with wonderful food and beautiful guitar playing by our sons host 😀

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Marrakesh Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

Awesome guide - great food, highly recommend for anyone who’s a foodie and wants to experience a cross section of Moroccan food

Quality of Experience

Food

So good - tried everything was wonderful

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Incredible 10 day trip to Morocco. Despite some unexpected and unavoidable natural occurrences (extreme flooding), our driver Samir Gemmaoui and Ali were attentive and solved problems on the fly to make sure we felt safe and accommodated. From the start, Ali helped us curate an itinerary that worked within our budget and timeline - quick to respond and helpful with recommendations. Throughout our journey, our driver Samir truly made our experience unforgettable. He was respectful, kind, punctual and made us feel as if we were on a journey with a friend showing us their country. Could not have had a better experience with Samir.

We particularly had a nice time visiting Fes on a guided tour with Sharif. Our Riad was spectacular and a one of kind experience.

Activity Review

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Sharif was an incredible tour guide, giving us a unique and warm experience throughout the medina.

Not one day has gone by since the end of our trip without some reminiscing of our time in Morocco. We cherished every part of our experience in the country, and cannot wait to return and explore the rest of it. All of our guides were friendly, but our driver, Mouad, who was with us through the entire 10 days, was a standout as an extremely personable and helpful guide.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Kheirredine

Marrakech

Warm service, perfect location, beautiful, and very comfortable

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Lma Lodge

Skoura

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Just removing one star as there were some minor spots on the bedsheet that should have been noticed when making the beds

Riad Laaroussa

Fez medina

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La Fiermontina ocean larache

Larrache

This is a beautiful hotel in a pristine, untouched location. I just hope that the profits going to the hotel are being integrated in amplifying and uplifting the local communities as well.

Authenticity & Character

This is a very modern hotel, so it lacks some character - however the setting more than makes up for it.

Location

Staff

The staff were all very kind and friendly! There are some service issues (lack of proper road paving, timeliness, spa could have been more relaxing) but with some additional training and practice, these could be ironed out.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The beds were extremely comfortable - just removing one star as there were some minor spots on the bedsheet that should have been noticed when making the beds.

Activity Reviews

Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

A great way to start of our tour of Marrakech with real local flavors. The only downside is that we were full by the end of it and weren't able to try everything! Perhaps if we had gone at a slightly slower pace we would have had time to digest.

Quality of Experience

Food

Some of the best harira soup we had on the trip. The mechoui was a little tough and had limited meat.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Private Tour of Marrakech, the "Red City"

Marrakesh

We had a great time with Hakim! Perhaps for future travelers it might be helpful to ask what is most interesting for them to personalize a little more (e.g. we might have liked to spend a little more time in the souks).

Cooking Class La Maison Arabe Marrakech 10 AM session.

Marrakesh

Hammam Spa & Massage in La Masion Arabe at 3 pm

Marrakesh

Massages were divine! The hammam experience itself felt a little bit rushed - like an assembly line with 2 attendants and 3 of us. Also, they were a little rough with our skin. However, we had a great time overall.

Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

One of the highlights of the trip!

Private Quad Bike Ride in Merzouga Sahara Desert.

Merzouga

Only feedback we would give is to have the guide check in with the travelers to make sure all is good / have a little bit of fun as opposed to just driving continuously in a line for the entire time.

Merzouga Area Desert advanture

Merzouga

Because of the floods we had to cut this entire experience short and also didn't have the chance to stay in the camp we had originally booked. We loved our experience in the desert, but are on the fence about recommending Oasis Luxury Camp. There were some cleanliness issues (toilet seemed used when we arrived) and the food was not the best. However, it is hard to give an accurate assessment considering the heavy rains the entire area experienced.

Original travels organized the trip of a lifetime for us. Abdel was very responsive to our questions and our preferences when we were in the planning stages, and Saïd regularly checked in throughout the trip to make sure we were happy and our needs were being met. Our driver/guide Karim was fantastic - he was so knowledgeable, sharing his love for his country with us, and his positive energy made our trip a delight. At one point heavy rains closed roads we were meant to take to Merzouga in the Sahara- Saïd quickly made new arrangements for us to make sure we didn't miss out on anything, and Karim was a reassuring presence with his good humour throughout. Thanks for a magnificent holiday that opened up so much of Morocco's magic for us.

Our guide Tarik was the absolute best. He spoke English very well. He was also fun and engaging. As four women traveling to a foreign country he looked out for our safety and made sure we were comfortable. He knew the roads and drove through some challenging situations with ease. His knowledge and love of Morocco was evident in everything he did. He truly helped make this trip one of the best travel experiences of my life.
Our training guide Hamza is a gem. While he started out a little quiet he soon became a huge part of what made our trip special. His English was very good. Again his love for Morocco was evident and his photographing of this beautiful country was amazing! He was helpful and very knowledgeable about Morocco as well. I feel very blessed that we were able to meet these two amazing individuals who truly love their jobs.