Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

Our driver Abdel was terrific. We did a 10 day tour of Morocco and learned so much about the history and culture and warm people of Morocco. All the Riads we stayed in were clean and beautiful. The highlight of the trip was the camel ride to our camp in the dessert. What a magical experience. Thank you Sharon and Abdel.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Madu Premium Camp

Merzouga

Great food. Beautiful "tents"! a magical experience!

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Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

Warm welcome and delicious food made by the host Michelle. Clean and beautifully restored Kasbah.

Authenticity & Character

Super authentic

Location

Could not walk to anyplace but the views were amazing from the rooftop terrace.

Staff

The hosts could not do enough for you, Very accommodating.

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Palais Tara & Spa

Marrakech

Beautiful Riad in the medina of Marakech. Close to restaurants and shopping. Clean and modern.

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Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

My least favorite place to stay. A tad antiquated compared to the other beautiful Riads we stayed in. The staff was excellent, good breakfast. Our rooms were right off the main lobby so it was a bit awkward. The window in the bathroom was shared with the kitchen, another awkward situation.

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Location

Did not feel very safe walking in this area, but the host walked us to a restaurant both nights we stayed there.

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Riad Dar Chrifa

Rabat

Beautifully restored and updated Riad. In the one night stay we enjoyed the delicious food for breakfast and dinner, nice staff.

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Activity Reviews

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

Morocco

Highlight of our trip. A magical experience

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Learned a lot on this tour but felt we had to spend money when visiting the many vendors and crafters.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The whole trip turned out to be even better than expected. Megan was very responsive and made it easy to make adjustments to our itinerary that best fit our interests. Our driver Karim was there waiting for us at the airport and guided us throughout the whole trip. He got us everywhere safely and really made the trip more enjoyable. There were long stretches in the car getting to all the towns and he always made sure we were comfortable, had new water bottles everyday and answered all our questions about Moroccan culture and traditions during the drives. All our accommodations were very comfortable and ready for us when we arrived. Our reservations for hotels and guided tours were set up beforehand and we had no issues with them during the trip. Morocco was truly beautiful and so diverse going from dry desert, to mountains and forests. Better save extra room in the budget for all the amazing handmade goods you'll find throughout Morocco too. I would 100% go back and book with the same travel agency again.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Madu Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Ksar Sultan Dades

El Hart

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Radisson Blu Casablanca City Center

Casablanca

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Fes

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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Marrakech to Boumalne Dades via Ouarzazate

Morocco

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Dinner with a local family

Morocco

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Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Morocco

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Food

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Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

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Guided Hike in the Dades Valley

Boumalne Dades

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Erg Chebbi to Fes by way of the Atlas Mountains

Morocco

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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The Roman Ruins of Volubilis

Morocco

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We decided to book our trip to Morocco with KimKim not knowing what to expect, and the result experience could not have been more wonderful. From the start, Hamza was able to guide us seamlessly through the itinerary after we stated the cities we wanted to visit. Hamza was able to change the itinerary several times to accommodate our needs. After arriving in Marrakesh, our in-country advisor, Said, was always available on WhatsApp to listen to our needs and concerns. The drivers, Soufian and Ibrahim, were always on time, professional, and extremely courteous. The vehicles were new and comfortable, and the accommodations in Riads (versus hotels) were fantastic. We did not hire tour guides because we wanted to tour the cities on our own schedule, which worked perfectly for us. I strongly recommend KimKim for booking your trip to Morocco and having a trouble-free, fantastic vacation experience.

Hotel Reviews

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

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Riad Salam Fes

Fes

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Le Bedouin Agafay

Agafay

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Staff

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Taj Chefchoaune Luxury Hotel and Spa.

Chefchaoun

Unbelievable. The views were spectacular.

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Riad Mokhtar Tanger

Tangier

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Activity Review

Fes to Chefchaouen via Meknes & Volubilis

Morocco

Beautiful drive through changing landscapes

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We really didn’t participate in the planing of the trip but Jerry kept us in the loop and we provided some suggestions. Our personal guide Mohamad was wonderful He went above and beyond to make sure we were well cared for. All of our local guides were wonderful with the exception of Ali, my guide for the waterfall. I sent the review of that apparently to the group chat and pasted it to the review link as well. If you did not receive that, please let me know

Hotel Reviews

Desert Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

Fabulous location. Fun staff. Beautiful views. Our favorite hotel

Authenticity & Character

There are several staggered camps in the desert. This was comfortable and the staff was attentive and fun. It was advised that we bring our own cocktails which was great advice as they do not carry any

Location

The sunrise and sunset views are spectacular

Staff

They were fun and very accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was clean and comfortable. The window coverings were sheer which didn’t bother us but may be disturbing to some people

Kenzi Basma Hotel

Casablanca

Nice room. Comfortable

Location

Hard to evaluate. We had a driver so everything was convenient

Staff

Staff very welcoming

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room and hotel very clean.

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

Beautiful hotel. Room was lovely. Staff were very helpful. Hotel can be a bit confusing to find your way around in but you frequently saw staff who would point you in right direction. Lovely rooftop views and a beautiful spa

Location

Right near main market

Staff

Very helpful and attentive. My husband became ill and they provided special meal in room and extra cleaning

Cleanliness & Comfort

Frequently checked to see if we needed anything

Riad Laaroussa

Fez medina

The hotel is beautiful. Our room was large and comfortable. There was a loft in our room as well as main level. Beautiful rooftop views for dining

Location

Everything was walking distance

Staff

Very attentive. Everyone was welcoming and happy to have us

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was clean and comfortable

Euphoriad

Rabat

Lovely hotel with beautiful views Rooftop dining for breakfast was very nice

Location

Staff

Everyone was very welcoming and available to help

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms were clean and beautifully decorated.

Hotel Xaluca Dades

Boumalne

We were only there one night but everything was very nice

Staff

Staff always available for questions. Staff wanted to be sure their guest were comfortable

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

Our guide was clearly excited about sharing this adventure with us and made it fun and very interesting. That main main market in Marrakesh is a wonder to behold as it evolves over the course of the day from a busy area with everything from snake charmers to wedding shopping venues, to a loud, boisterous, fun filled place with something for everyone to enjoy.

Quality of Experience

Just loved the experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was young, fun, enjoyable to be with and passionate about his city

Transport

Can’t say enough about Mohamad. He was the best

Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

We had the same guide as our evening tour and as I mentioned, he was fun, enjoyable company, very knowledgeable and passionate about his city

Quality of Experience

Just very interesting to see how people from around the world live

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was fun, knowledgeable and enjoyable to be with

Morning Guided Tour in Casablanca

Morocco

Great tour of the city. Fun to see the area. Guide had many suggestions about places to dine. Tried to make reservations for us for Ricks Cafe but they were booked out several days

Quality of Experience

Very interesting. Enjoyed learning about their faith. The grounds are spectacular

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver Mohamad was the best. Our guide for this tour was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions

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Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Casablanca

Very lovely mosque. The history of its origin and the planning to ensure its future is remarkable. The grounds are beautiful.

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Day Excursion to Ouzoud Waterfalls, Return to Marrakech

Morocco

I sent a detailed note on another link.

Quality of Experience

Everything

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The alleged guide that met me at the hotel merely rode in car . Please refer to the detailed message I sent to Hakim

Transport

Mohamad was the only shining star on that adventure

Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

My wife said the traditional Hammam & Massage was a really amazing experience. It was very relaxing and definitely one of the highlights of the trip. After all the traveling, it was exactly what she needed to unwind and recharge.

Karim was our local guide throughout the tour, he was fantastic. We toured Morocco for 11 days and really saw some great sights. Halif was our driver and he was amazing. Both shared a lot of their Berber heritage. Our only hiccup was our local guide in Fes, he marched us through the Medina and took us to several spots just for us to make expensive purchases. We would have rather experienced the Medina and with some minor purchases along the way. I believe we only met Mohamed briefly in Marrakech, Karim was our tour specialist. This was a trip of a lifetime that I’ll never forget, completely amazing!

Hotel Reviews

Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

This was an amazing hotel, great city views and good food. Very comfortable

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Wow! Camel ride to the luxury campsite, our tents we great and the staff treated us very well

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Activity Reviews

Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

We did not make it to Moulay Idriss or Meknes, so a little disappointed

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Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes

Fes

This ended up being a full day. We were rushed by our local guide through the Medina. Lunch was over 2 hours and we stopped 4 times for quite a bit of time where we felt pressured to make purchases

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Better local guide

Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

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Marrakesh Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

This visit to Morocco has been one of my most memorable adventures. Morocco has everything: coasts, desert, mountains, lively cities and medinas and souks. Good food. So much to take in, and there are a few key things that made this so enjoyable.
First, the up front planning of the itinerary and assignment of Hakim to our trip was an excellent decision. It was a well balanced itinerary, and we saw so much in our 12 days in Morocco; from Casablanca, to Rabat, to Fes, to Merzouga, to Dades and ending up in Marrakech. Some days were a little busier than others, but not overwhelmingly so. Hakim was extremely responsive and flexible as we had some last minute changes. I had used Kimkim a couple of times before, but this was our first major trip with them and I convinced my daughter and friends the experience would be good. And you delivered a top notch experience. Thank You.
Secondly, it was also and excellent decision to assign Mohamed as our driver for the entire trip. He was so helpful and responsive to our needs. In a short time, we developed a nice friendship. It really made a difference towards the comfort and security of our trip. Not only is he a professional, but a genuine warm and kind human being. We thoroughly enjoyed his company.
Third, I need to again give gratitude to Hakim for his help in dealing with a luggage issue we experienced throughout our entire trip. To be clear, this was not a Kimkim issue as we booked our own airline itinerary. When two of our checked bags did not arrive to Casablanca, it started a string of phone calls and follow ups that continued throughout the trip. My bag did not show up until 3 days before departing, my spouses suitcase never did catch up with us, and has just been received here in Wisconsin today. I made a number of calls while traveling but Hakim really went above and beyond to follow up with multiple airline baggage companies to get our bags to us. Mohamed as well drove me to the airport a couple of times outside his schedule to look for and pick up my bag. Hakim tried everything he could to take the stress off of us so we could enjoy the trip without much of our clothes that we had packed. It is very much appreciated.
Fourthly, the selection of Hotels and Riads were outstanding. The Merzouga desert experience was a bucket list item realized. The mosques and medinas were fascinating, and the people of Morocco are wonderful. So kind and tolerant.

This has been one of my top ten travel experiences. I fully expect to use your services again in the future. There has already been some interest from one of my family members and if they decide to go, I will recommend they work with Hakim and Mohamed. Local guides were also very accommodating, special shoutout to Amine who gave us a guided tour of the medina in Marrakesh. He was excellent and allowed for the ladies in our group to do some last minute shopping which they very much appreciated. Well done.

With all thanks and gratitude, my appreciation to Kimkim for putting together a most memorable travel adventure.

Jerry Kobiske

Hotel Reviews

Desert Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

The desert camp experience was excellent. The accommodations were clean and functional in the Domes, overlooking the desert. Beautiful skies at night, great food and service from the staff. Would recommend this to include as part of your visit to Morocco.

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Riad Laaroussa

Fez medina

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Euphoriad

Rabat

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Kenzi Basma Hotel

Casablanca

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Hotel Xaluca Dades

Boumalne

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La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

This Riad was by far the best during our entire trip. Very fancy and the staff was exceptional.

Authenticity & Character

Truly special Riad.

Location

Close to the main streets and to get to the souks if you want to do some shopping.

Staff

They were there for all our needs. The spa staff for the hammam and massage were wonderful.

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Activity Reviews

Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge

Morocco

Very impressive geography and scenery.

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Golfing in Marrakech

Marrakesh

A great way to spend the last day of our trip. My son-in-law and I played 18 holes, well actually 17 as we were 5 minutes late to our tee time and the starter set us off on hole number 2. Very nice golf course and lunch afterwards.

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Morning Guided Tour in Casablanca

Morocco

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Transport

We had a great driver throughout our trip.

Half-Day Excursion by 4x4 to Erg Chebbi Region Including Tea with a Local Family

Merzouga

This tour was OK. Part of our group went horseback riding, which they said was amazing. We opted to do this excursion. It was interesting and we did spend some time with a Bedouin family and attended a musical performance. Also included a very nice picnic lunch.

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Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our guide Amine was fantastic. Gave us some additional insight and history that we had not heard before, which with all our guided tours we were quite well informed already. He structured the tour to meet all our needs. Very personable and professional.

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Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Casablanca

This is a must see stop, primarily because non-Muslims cannot always get into a mosque. But this one you can and it is quite the amazing structure.

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Guided Tour of Volubilis

Morocco

Our original guide was ill, so we managed to get another one last minute. It seemed to be a very quick tour, he talked very fast and kept us moving. The site itself is interesting and I am glad we visited.

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

Morocco

This was a bucket list item for me to ride a camel in the Sahara and this tour did not disappoint. Wonderful location and great service staff.

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Food

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Guided Walk in Dades Gorges

Boumalne Dades

With apologies to our local guide, we were unable to realize the full exploration of this gorge. We were behind schedule because we got caught up in rug buying at the carpet shop, which took more time than anticipated. So I feel bad for the local guide, who was very good, but had to cut our tour short.

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Boumalne Dades to Marrakech via Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Only disappointment here was we couldn't spend more time at Ait Benhaddou casbah. Only had about 45 minutes in order to stay on schedule, wish we could have spent two hours. But it was adjusted due to some other activity that we asked to be changed, so we had to keep moving.

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Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

I had never had quite this experience before. Have been to spas, but never had a hammam. The staff was excellent, it was a very relaxing and pleasurable experience.

Quality of Experience

The hammam and massage staff.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

This was such an incredible journey. It was my first time working with KimKim and I will be recommending you to anyone looking for help planning a trip where you can be immersed in the local culture.

I would like to call attention to two individuals who made a tremendous impact on our visit. Hakim, our travel agent, went above and beyond to make sure that we had a fantastic experience. The itinerary he put together for us was excellent, he tailored it to our interests and connected us with local guides who were welcoming, informative, and kind. He incorporated our feedback (as someone who typically plans her own trips, I really appreciated the opportunity to collaborate and have input- the ability to personalize definitely sets KimKim apart from the competition). I truly don't think we would have been able to make such genuine connections to the people and the culture without Hakim's expertise and thoughtful planning. He also spent a significant amount of time on the phone with various airports trying to coordinate our lost luggage. We booked our airfare on our own so this was not something he was responsible for- it just highlights his commitment to customer service. With the luggage saga and a few last-minute logistical changes we asked for, we kept Hakim very busy during our time in Morocco and he was always extremely responsive and helpful. He is a true professional and someone I would love to work with again.

Mohamad, our driver, is the second person who deserves commendations. We felt so cared for all week, I am so grateful that we had this opportunity to connect with him. Throughout the week he taught us about Moroccan history and culture, answered our questions and helped us navigate everything from finding our way through the medinas to ordering food. We could not have asked for a better partner for the week- he was prompt, patient, and attentive- and he handled our special brand of chaos very well! Getting to know him was a privilege, and I will miss driving through the countryside making jokes together.

For me, the highlights of our trip were:
1. 2 nights at Desert Luxury Camp in Erg Chebbi. It's off the beaten path (getting in and out is a 4x4 adventure!), so you feel like you're alone in your tents in the middle of the Sahara. The accommodations are very comfortable (definitely glamping), food was great, and sitting around the fire stargazing is a memory I will not soon forget. For equestrians, horseback riding through the dunes with Sahara Horses is an unmissable activity. Absolute magic.

2. Tinghir visit to the Berber women's co-op. Carpets are for sale all over Morocco, but going to the source to meet with the women who make them was one of the coolest experiences I've ever had. I came home with a beautiful rug that will be an heirloom piece, and I am glad I was able to directly support the artisans.

3. Food tour of Marrakech. We were lucky enough to have our guide (Amine) for both our food tour and our walking tour of the city the next day, it was a true pleasure discovering the magic of Marrakech with him! His passion for sharing his city with others made this one of my favorite stops. Marrakech is vibrant (and delicious), and Amine let us discover at our own pace - his flexibility and attentiveness are the mark of a true professional.

4. Accommodations throughout the trip were incredible, Hakim did an amazing job selecting them for us. La Maison Arabe and Riad Laaroussa are two of the best hotel experiences I have ever had. This trip has proved to me that Moroccan hospitality is some of the best in the world, and these two riads provided the most welcoming and attentive service throughout our stay. The staff were exceptional, the properties were gorgeous, and I will be dreaming about the beauty of the courtyards and rooftops at these two riads for years to come.

5. Sunday Brunch at Selman Stables. For lovers of horses (or just luxury), this is a must-do. The Selman property is stunning, and the brunch spread was out of this world.

6. Guided tour in Fes. Our guide Azdin (not sure on spelling) was another gem. He was a wealth of knowledge and spent extra time with us because we had so many questions and wanted to explore all our stops. I felt like I really got to know Fes (although I can tell you we would not have figured out the maze of the medina without him!).

There is very little I would change about our trip, except to have more time! If we had been able to extend our trip by an extra day or two it would have broken up the driving a bit and given us more time to shop in the medinas. We ended up cutting our Marrakech tour short so we could explore the shops and I'd recommend that others build time in specifically for this- Moroccan souks are distinctly unique and I expect almost any visitor will want the experience of negotiating over handmade wares unlike anything you can buy at home.

Thank you Hakim, Mohamad, and KimKim for an incredible trip!

Hotel Reviews

Euphoriad

Rabat

Beautiful view from the rooftop terrace. Lovely rooms and friendly staff. Located in the Rabat medina, with restaurants in walking distance.

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Riad Laaroussa

Fez medina

Stunning hotel in the middle of the Fes medina. I'm very grateful for the porters and their carts who navigated the maze that is Fes with our luggage! This riad has so much character- we stayed in the grey room and it took my breath away when we opened the door the first time. There's a fireplace in our room! I almost with our itinerary hadn't been so packed so we could have spent more time lounging here. The rooftop bar and restaurant was our favorite place to end the night after a long day of sight seeing. The staff were exemplary. I would love to visit again (but might wait until the elevator they're planning to install is complete- since the building is quite old the stairs are plentiful and not all the same size, which can be challenging to navigate).

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The staff here were so genuinely welcoming, we felt like we got to know them even during our short 2 night visit. Their easy smiles and jokes were a highlight of our day!

Cleanliness & Comfort

This is a true luxury accommodation, but be warned that they do not yet have an elevator (planned to install next year I think), so if you have mobility challenges you may have difficulty.

Desert Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

A stay like no other- Desert Luxury camp exceeded my expectations. You take an adventurous 10 minute 4x4 ride to get to a secluded spot in the middle of the Sahara. Surrounded by dunes, but not without modern luxuries (the full bathrooms in each tent were far more luxurious than I was expecting!). With almost 0 light pollution, it's an incredible place to stargaze. The food was excellent, staff superb, and the location is rugged and beautiful. Stay at least 2 nights, you won't want to leave.

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Hotel Xaluca Dades

Boumalne

This is more of a standard hotel experience than the smaller boutique riads we stayed at for the rest of the trip, but it was perfect as a quick overnight on our way from the Sahara to Marrakech. They have an expansive dinner buffet that was included in our package. The rooms were expansive- we had two full bathrooms, a separate sitting area, and two balconies in our suite. The view from the pool area is breathtaking. They have a full bar with a comfortable lounge that was great for our evening debrief together with our group.

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La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

I just adored this hotel. The staff are friendly and welcoming, they make you feel so at home. It's a maze of corridors and rooms, each more beautiful than the next- this place exudes character. I wish we had more time to spend in Marrakech just so we could have spent more time lounging around this property. Our room was spacious and luxurious with a courtyard facing balcony. The food was incredible, the dinner we ate here was my favorite meal over our stay in Morocco- enhanced by the beauty of the courtyard and the live music playing each night. The jazz bar is cozy, the rooftop bar serene, the hammam/spa luxurious and relaxing. Take me back!

Authenticity & Character

The attention to detail was impressive- this riad is truly beautiful.

Location

Walkable to the medina!

Staff

Easy smiles and extremely attentive!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Crisp sheets, comfortable beds and pillows, and you yourself can get the cleanest you've ever been if you visit the hammam! For guests with mobility issues, be aware that while there is a lift, some stairs are inevitable in the lobby area.

Activity Reviews

Morning Guided Tour in Rabat

Morocco

Our guide (Bettina) was wonderful! This was a great intro to Morocco (we took this tour on our first full day here), we learned about Morocco's current government and the history of Moroccan rule as Rabat is the imperial capital. The tour was informative and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V was striking.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our originally scheduled guide was sick, but Hakim and Mohamad made it feel seamless for us. Bettina (our guide) was wonderful, thank you for sharing your city with us!

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Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

Azdin was an excellent guide and a wealth of knowledge. We learned a ton about Fes and Moroccan culture, and we covered a LOT of ground. Our group asks a lot of questions and are pretty slow explorers, Azdin never rushed us and was willing to stay late to make sure we saw all the sites. Just walking the maze of streets in the medina was an experience unlike any other- I am very glad we had a guide to help us navigate the cramped alleys. Learning about the history of trade and how the city formed into the various quarters (copper, jewelry, carpentry, tanning, etc.) was fascinating. A guided walking tour here is an absolute must-do in my opinion.

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Guided Tour of Volubilis

Morocco

The restoration they've done of these ruins really bring them alive for you. Our guide Karim (aka Karimus Maximus) shared with us the history of the Roman occupation in Morocco and how that has influenced the culture. I love exploring old ruins so this activity was right up my alley, but if you don't get excited about crumbling buildings and old rocks you might want to skip it- it's a ways out in the country through windy roads to get there.

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

Morocco

A long drive but absolutely worth it. The two nights we spent in the Sahara were the highlight of the trip for me- there is something magical about the sand dunes rising from the rocky desert, and the sunset camel ride is an experience you just can't get at home. The camp was luxurious, we didn't lack for any comforts. The stargazing was stunning. Take me back!

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Half-Day Horseback Ride Tour to the Lake in Merzouga

Merzouga

My favorite part of the trip by far! Riding the dunes on horseback was a childhood dream of mine, and I am still in awe that I got to make it come true! Our guide (Nour-Eddine) navigated us through the shifting sands, and took lots of pictures and videos for us so we can relive the experience when we get home! While riding the dunes was definitely the best part, it was also very cool to ride through the town of Merzouga, and when we reached the lake after a 3km ride through a rocky plain, there was a little mobile cafe oasis for us where we ate a huge picnic spread. A surreal and amazing experience all around!

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Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge

Morocco

A long drive, but I would not have skipped it (the time in the Sahara is absolutely worth it)! Tinghir was the perfect place to stop and stretch our legs for a few minutes on the walk through the gorge. The highlight of this day was definitely visiting the Berber women's co-op in Tinghir, where we got to meet the women and watch them weave the famous Moroccan carpets (and buy one to bring home!). We spent a little too much time here (who can blame me? I wanted to see all the rugs!), and had to cut our hike short in the Todra gorge short, but we still had a chance to walk through the fields in the valley and get up close to the Monkey Fingers rock formation before walking through the village back to our bus.

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Guided Walk in Dades Gorges

Boumalne Dades

The views are stunning! We unfortunately had to cut this hike short (spent too much time buying rugs at the last stop on the tour), but it was so nice to get out in nature, stretch our legs, and learn a bit about the farming practices in the Dades gorge villages.

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Boumalne Dades to Marrakech via Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

We spent most of this day in the van, but that was expected given the changes we made to Hakim's original itinerary to allow us to spend two nights in the Sahara. If you have flexibility, taking an extra day in this area would definitely be worth it before heading to Marrakech. Ait Benhaddou was really cool, and we would have loved to explore there for a few hours but we just didn't have time if we were going to make our evening food tour in Marrakech.

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Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

Amine was an incredible guide! It was so fun to eat our way through the medina. Everything was delicious, but I especially loved the stop for fresh fried msemmen, yogurt, and the olive stand (Amine got us each a to go container of olives that we snacked on for the rest of the trip). We made a longer stop at a spice shop which was really interesting, and even got to learn a bit about Moroccan wedding traditions. Super cool way to experience a new city!

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Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

We were so lucky to have Amine as our guide two days in a row! That was a brilliant move on Hakim's part, as we got to know Amine well and he was able to give us a wealth of information without repeats. Amine is passionate about sharing his love for Marrakech and Morocco, and he is a very attentive guide who updated his plan for our tour in real time to match what we were most interested in. Marrakech is such a vibrant and exciting city, I absolutely loved exploring it and wish we had more time to spend with Amine!

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Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

It was my first time experiencing a hammam- the staff at La Maison Arabe were fantastic, ensuring we were comfortable throughout. It was both very relaxing and very vigorous (you will be very clean by the time you are done). The spa area is beautiful, and the massage was a much-needed release after all the walking we did on this trip.

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Sunday Brunch at the Selman Stables

Marrakesh

The perfect activity to end our trip! My mom and I separated from the rest of the group for a girls day at Selman, and I am so glad we did. Relaxing in the sun at Le Pavilion while beautiful Arabian horses pranced past was a true highlight for me, and it was nice to end our incredible trip with something slow and luxurious. The brunch spread was out of this world- extremely high quality food with a multitude of options, from sushi to grilled lobster tails, tagine to more salads than I had room to try. And the dessert buffet! Outstanding food and service throughout. While we ate, we were treated to a demonstration of masterful horsemanship, and had the opportunity to see the majesty of two of Selman's beautiful Arabian stallions. Service at the Selman was outstanding as well, it's clear that they provide a 5 star experience for their guests.

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Our first trip to Morocco was a fantastic experience.
Said was always available to answer questions.
Our accommodation riads were beautiful. The staff were helpful and friendly.
We were told about an app for direction finding in Marrakesh which was invaluable. It didn’t require wifi.
Soufaine was a great driver who always did his best for us.
We visited Imlil and Essouria which were a perfect contrast to Marrakesh.
In Marrakesh we did a tour, food tour and cooking lesson which were well done and enjoyable.
Said added a visit to the Ourika Valley to our itinerary which was wonderful. Ayub our guide there was very informative and interesting.
We did a walk in Imlil and had lunch on a rooftop with an incredible view of the mountains.
We took a tour of Essaouira with Rashid which we enjoyed.
Shukran

Hotel Reviews

Riad Pachavana

Marrakech

A beautiful riad with helpful , friendly staff.

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Easy access to everywhere we wanted to go

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Dar Imlil

Imlil

The views and ambience were amazing.

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Riad Mimouna

Essaouira

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We

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Activity Review

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Interesting . Maybe speak a bit slower in future?

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Souf was attentive, punctual and friendly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hotel Reviews

Kenzi Basma Hotel

Casablanca

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

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Close to Hassan II

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Caravane

Ouarzazate

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

Authenticity & Character

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

Location

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

Staff

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

Cleanliness & Comfort

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

Hotel & Spa Dar Sara

Marrakech

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

Authenticity & Character

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

Location

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

Staff

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

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Dar Meziana

Chefchaouene

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

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Riad La Perle De La Médina

Fès

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

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

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Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

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

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Location

It's right amongst the Erg Chebbi dunes!

Staff

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

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Activity Reviews

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

Morocco

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

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Afternoon Guided Tour in Chefchaouen

Morocco

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

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

Hotel Reviews

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

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

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

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

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Activity Reviews

Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

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

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Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

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

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Private Tour of Marrakech, the "Red City"

Marrakesh

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

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Transfer to Merzouga via Erfoud, Saharan Camel Ride

Errachidia

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

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Merzouga Area Desert advanture

Merzouga

Moha was an amazing guide to this area

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Lunch with a Moroccan Berber Family in Sahara Desert

Merzouga

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

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Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge

Morocco

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Hike Through Todra Gorges & Oasis for 1 Hour

Morocco

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

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Hiking & Cultural Immersion in the Atlas Mountains

Boumalne Dades

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

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

Marrakesh

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hotel Reviews

Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

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

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Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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

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Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

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

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Loved

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Most comfortable place we stayed in Morocco

Riad Nesma Suites & SPA

Medina, Marrakech

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

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Staff

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Little loud in the morning hours with staff preparing breakfast

Dar l'Oussia

Essaouira

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

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The room was awesome

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Activity Reviews

Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

Best time with the hostess of our accommodations

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Our tour guide Sallaham was so knowledgeable.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Made the trip!

Transport

Van was roomy and the ac worked great

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

Morocco

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

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Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

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

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Food

Best food we had in Morocco

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

Excellent tour guide for this

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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

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

Hotel Reviews

Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

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

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Dar l'Oussia

Essaouira

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Riad Nesma Suites & SPA

Medina, Marrakech

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Staff

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Bed extremely hard and pillows not comfortable

Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

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

Morocco

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Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

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

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

Hotel Reviews

Dar Meziana

Chefchaouene

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

Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

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Luxury Camp Chebbi

Merzouga

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Riad Sayeda Alhora

Fes

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Kasbah Isfoula

Ait Ben Haddou

Authenticity & Character

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

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Very attentive and helpful

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Extremely clean and beautiful room

Riad Jona

Marrakesh

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Activity Reviews

Hammam Visit: Traditional Body Scrub

Morocco

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Overnight in the Sahara Desert

Morocco

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

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

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

Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City Centre

Tangier

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Riad Sayeda Alhora

Fes

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Hôtel Riad Marraplace

Marrakesh

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Ksar Sultan Dades

El Hart

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

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

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Kasbah Isfoula

Ait Ben Haddou

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

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Luxury Camp Chebbi

Merzouga

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

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

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Riad Jona

Marrakesh

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

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

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Activity Reviews

Overnight in the Sahara Desert

Morocco

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

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yay camels!

Explore the Vibrant Gateway to Africa

Tangier

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

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Day Trip to Sefrou: The Garden City of Morocco

Morocco

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

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