Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

We are a group of 6 friends who have just concluded an 8-day trip to celebrate our 50th birthdays! Hakim Alibouche prepared a wonderful trip for us and we are so happy with how smooth the whole trip went. All the accommodations set up for us were superb and felt luxurious, especially Dar Jasmine, Riad, Norma, and Riad La Cle D’or.

The highlight of our trip was our overnight stay at Madu Luxury Desert Camp where we were able to see the sunset and sunrise. The camp was well-equipped and the staff took care of us very well.

We were also very lucky to have Hakim Hamzawi as our driver and guide for the whole week! Hakim took care of us, made sure we are comfortable and safe, and is very knowledgeable about the area. He communicated with our local guides and accommodations so that porters are present when we arrive to help us navigate the alleyways and to make sure we find our way to the riad. His friendliness and fun personality added to the fun of our whole trip and we appreciate him so much. We will very much request his service again if we come back with our families.

Overall the service was great and we made so many precious memories from this adventure. I would highly recommend Kimkim to friends and family who would prefer a hassle-free planning and customized trip. It made a difference to have this platform do all the research, planning, booking, coordinating and organizing with local specialists especially with a group like ours.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad la Clé d'Or

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

GuestHouse Bagdad Café

Ait Ben Haddou

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

We were disappointed with our experience in Les Bains de L’alhambra. It seemed like there was too much booking for the size of the place to have an intimate and relaxing experience. From the moment we arrived through the whole process, the staff was disorganized and rushing back and forth between rooms. It was like a factory assembly line with clients seated and waiting for their turn for the next step of the process. We received wet towels and complained about it. They gave us new ones after much buzzing around by the staff trying to figure out what the deal was. Our massage room had 3 tables but the room is small so moving around between them with 3 clients and 3 massage therapists is very tight. As a result, I had a cut on my thigh from a sharp metal edge sticking out one of the massage tables as I was trying to move to my assigned table. Overall it was not relaxing and quite disappointing to be a first hammam experience. We thought it would feel luxurious but it’s the complete opposite.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver Hakim Hamzawi is the best!

Transport

Nice comfortable van provided for us.

Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

This walking food tour was our last activity of the whole trip and felt anti-climatic because at that point, we have already tasted many of the food through our week of traveling around Morocco. Our local guide is very knowledgeable and the tour is informative, however, this tour would be great at the start of the trip as an introduction to Morocco and not at the end. We didn’t finish the whole tour because it dragged on and we were too full from trying different street food and physically tired (it’s past 8:30 pm) that we declined the dinner part which would have been a good ending of the day.

Quality of Experience

Exploring the madness and chaos of Jemaa el fna with a guide is exciting and made it more manageable!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide and driver made us feel safe and taken cared of all the time.

Transport

We had a fantastic time in Morocco, and it was made all the more enjoyable by our wonderful guide and driver Reda. He looked after my family which included my daughters ages 14 and 11 so well. A particular highlight was our stay at the Tiziri Camp in the dunes at Merzouga - we were lucky with the weather and saw sunsets and sunrises that I have not experienced anywhere else on the planet, not to mention the Milky Way at night. Quad biking was also a highlight for my daughters and Reda helped us with the booking of this - he was also brilliant with any personal issues we had (a fight with a contact lens etc!).
Our visit to the Berbour camp was incredibly eye opening, and reminded us of the importance of water to us all. Youssef was our guide for this part of the adventure and we particularly enjoyed hunting for fossils with him (I think Youssef enjoyed this too!)
All in all a wonderful trip - make sure to ask for Reda when booking!

Hakim and the rest of the local tour guides were very nice and accommodating.

Hotel Reviews

Riad la Clé d'Or

Marrakech

Everyone was easy to talk to and seek assistance. I love the ambiance, the aesthetic, and the location of the hotel.

Authenticity & Character

The décor and ambiance felt very authentic, cultural, and comfortable.

Location

It is just a few kilometers away from everything you'd like to visit in Marrakesh.

Staff

Our needs were easily addressed and accommodated.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The cleanliness and comfort was maintained all throughout our stay.

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

The hotel was absolutely spectacular! From the view of Chefchaouen, to the amenities', as well as the service were amazing.

Authenticity & Character

The décor and ambiance was authentically fabulous and beautiful.

Location

The view of the place was top-notched.

Staff

Everyone was very accommodating and friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The amenities were consistently clean and comfortable.

Riad Semlalia

Fès

The hotel's aesthetic is absolutely stunning and authentic while the service is friendly and accommodating. I loved the breakfasts served. Thank you.

Authenticity & Character

Décor is fabulous and aesthetic is culturally authentic.

Location

Accessible location with gorgeous views.

Staff

Everyone was friendly and accommodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Cleanliness was maintained and it felt very comforting all throughout our stay.

Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

The experience was amazing! The facilities were clean and comfortable to think that we were in the middle of the desert. We enjoyed the ambiance as well as the program after dinner. Thank you.

Authenticity & Character

The authenticity of being in the desert while being comfortable and safe.

Location

We loved the sunrise and sunset! The location provided everything we expected.

Staff

Everyone was friendly, patient, and considerate.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The facilities were clean and comfortable throughout our stay.

GuestHouse Bagdad Café

Ait Ben Haddou

The hotel was an oasis after a long travel. Thank you.

Authenticity & Character

The décor kept with the Moroccan theme and felt very authentic.

Location

The hotel's location was accessible and easy to get to.

Staff

Everyone was friendly and accommodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The hotel was clean and comfortable all throughout our stay.

Activity Reviews

Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

We enjoyed the scenery and the assistance provided by the assigned guides.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Afternoon Guided Tour in Chefchaouen

Morocco

Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

Transfer to Fes, Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

Guided Tour of Volubilis

Morocco

Guided tour of Meknes

Meknes

Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

Fes to Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Desert) - Overnight in the Desert via Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt & Erfoud (No Camel Rides)

Morocco

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

Morocco

Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

The hammam was a bit disorganized and felt the place was not equip to handle all six of us in the group. Only 5 of us were given beds immediately after the hammam. Although this was later rectified, I was already almost dry before I was given a bed (I replaced one of my companions and did not know were she was taken after accommodating me). The massage was great. The masseuse did a good job at relaxing my muscles. Sadly, when we were about to leave, the hammam and massage place lost my companion's personal slippers. She had to borrow their lent slippers as we went back to our Riyad. Later, her personal slippers were returned but were still wet.

We had a great time in Morocco on our 3-week trip arranged by Original Travel through KimKim. Having our private driver, Ayoub, for the entire trip made all the difference. He was like our personal assistant. He drove us to and from restaurants and always accompanied us into our accommodations to ensure everything was in place. His knowledge of history and culture was impressive. We talked with Ayoub about education, health care, religion, the Moroccan economy and anything else that popped into our minds. Ayoub was perfect. He made the trip great!

All our accommodations, with the notable exception of the Hilton Garden Inn in Tangier, were great. Some had a spa and a Hamman. All, except in Tangier, were beautiful riads which had been restored. The Palais Sebban, where we had a roof-level room with a terrace, was wonderful. We were there for nearly a week at the start of our trip.

The Hamman experience is not to be missed. Just don’t be shy.

Lunch and dinner in the homes of local folks is a treat. The food prepared in a home is much better than the same dish served in a restaurant.

The local guides were perfect; they were knowledgeable and flexible. Two of them were particularly good. Hanan took us on the food tour in Marrakesh; she did a great job and was just fun to be around. We had some of the best food of the entire trip with Hanan. Sharif, in Fes, also did a great job. His English was particularly clear and his knowledge was unsurpassed.

We loved the desert – 30 minutes is enough on a camel, though. Visiting the nomad camp was enlightening – another example of how fortunate those of us who live comfortable lives are.

Morocco is a varied place. The difference in the terrain south and north of the Atlas Mountains is striking. How interesting to see it unfold and be described by our driver, Ayoub.

We highly recommend KimKim and their local operator, Original Travel, for a trip to Morocco. Make sure you ask for Ayoub as your driver.

Our driver Hakim was amazing. He took care of us. He made our trip special. He willingly accomodated our request. It's like we have a brother with us in our trip. We really appreciate what he did for us. 10 star for Hakim Hamzawi.
It was a good decision that we avail of kimkim for our Morocco trip. Everything was great. From hotel to the guides. One thing that i was a little bit disappointed was the Hamam. It was my 1st time trying it but the service wasnt good. Staffs were not organized, room a little bit crowded, hygiene was questionable. Overall, it was still a good experience. Thanks Kimkim!

Our whole trip was wonderful! Our driver, Ismail Sadiki, went above and beyond to make sure we saw all the things we wanted to, some of which were extra things not spelled out in our trip plan. Example: Based on our memories, he found the military base near Sidi Slimane where my husband lived as a young child, the neighborhood in Casa Blanca where friends lived, and the beach they went to. This was so very special for my husband. Ismail gave us clear directions for meet up places and was always on time to pick us up and drop us off . He was as interesting and knowledgeable himself as our guides were. And on our last night, my husband had a medical problem that turned out to be serious. Ismail took us to a clinic and stayed to make sure we were communicating with the medical staff. He's the best!
Our other guides were also good. Wadee in Assila gave us a good tour of the city and helped us find a book store with children's books. Our Tangier guide, Hashid, gave us a good tour there and also gave us tips for the rest of the trip. He took us through the medina and took us to a shop that found some small lamps like I wanted for me. Hamid, the man who ran our bed and breakfast in Chefchaouen was also helpful and took us to the rug shop where we bought a rug. Our Fes guide Ahmed was a fount of history and information as was our guide in Marrakech ( I can't remember his name) The man that showed us Volubilis was good also, Hashid. All the guides helped us pose at just the right places for really nice pictures. We liked the stop to see the monkeys.
We loved the stay at Saida Berber house. What an amazing young woman! Her brother guided us on a walk up to the village and back, and her mother prepared amazing food. In fact, the food everywhere was amazing!
Our cooking class in Essaouira was so much fun! Khadija, Khadija's Kuzina, was a good teacher, and her husband helped entertain us also. Khadija shared recipes, and we felt like we could go home and prepare the same meal. I bought a tagine on the trip and have cooked a dish in it since we returned home! The meal with the young family in Fes was also a very pleasant evening with delicious food. The overnight in the desert and the camel ride over the dunes was a highlight. The only problem there was that the saddle was very uncomfortable. We saw everything we wanted to, and it was wonderful that you could put together a trip for us so we could do exactly what we wanted to. The photo book that is coming was a nice surprise ! We will enjoy that very much.

Hotel Reviews

Dar Laman

Chefchaouen

We liked the interesting layout and the view of the city

Authenticity & Character

The varied rugs and pillows in our room and on the deck

Staff

Very helpful to us in finding our way around

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Oasis d'Asilah

Asilah

Lovely room!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

It was a very pretty place and room.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

They had breakfast ready for us earlier than their usual time, which helped us get started on a long day's drive.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

I keep saying "amazing", but this camp and our tent were amazing, and again, the food was wonderful.

Authenticity & Character

The tents in the dunes, beautiful lamps, and the sunrise.

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Grand Canyon Lodge Dades

Boulman Dades

The room had beautiful furnishings and decorations. I loved the lamps! The food was so good! There was a nice place to walk behind the hotel along the vegetable gardens and the river

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Caravane

Ouarzazate

The pool was a nice addition to the terrace.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Touda

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Perle D'Eau

Essaouira

Wonderful view of the ocean from the dining terrace!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

Clean and very comfortable. The breakfast buffet was nice. The staff was helpful when my husband was sick. The desk sent someone down the street to a pharmacie to ask about urgent care. They recommended the international clinic which is where we went.

Authenticity & Character

Location

It was near a nice restaurant that we could walk to.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Essaouira – Oualidia – Casablanca ( 5 Hour Drive)

Morocco

We stopped on the way for wonderful oysters

Quality of Experience

Food

All the food was great. We loved the mint tea!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Ismail's car was very comfortable

A group of 6 friends just completed an unforgettable two weeks of immersion in Morocco. Starting with the planning stage with Sharon and Maryem, through the airport logistics, (we arrived and left at different times) , through the two weeks guided by our knowlegeable, professional and entertaining guide AbdouRahman and driven skillfully by Mustafa through the amazing Moroccan landscapes and ancient cities, our experience with Morocco Immersion Tours and Adventures more than met our high expectations.

The mix of local life — eating at the markets (buying meat at the butchers, taking them to the grill or Berber pizza “kitchen”) — and high end beautiful luxury hotels in Fez and Marrakesh and our luxurious desert camp gave us a glimpse into the span of real life in current Morocco that is unlikely to be found in other tours. We were very appreciative of our day in Sharon’s and Abdou’s home in the Valley of Roses, especially the opportunity to meet their family and neighbors.

We were very lucky to have AbdouRahman as our tour manager and guide. His deep knowledge and love of Moroccan history and culture and his running commentary and answers to our questions were invaluable. He was also great with coming up with Plan Bs when current events required some adjustments to our itinerary.

In addition, we appreciated the knowledge and experience of the local guides especially in Rabat and Fes. They were also deeply knowledgeable and enthusiastic interpreters of the historical and cutural contexts of the sites we visited. And a special mention goes to Hussein and Khadija for the wonderful day we enjoyed in their home, learning about their lives, while we participated in a hands on cooking class, making two tagines, breads and salads.

In sum, our eye opening and enjoyable experience with Morocco Immersion was superb. From planning to execution, they were, professional, flexible, responsive, and informative . Choukran!!

We were blown away by this trip, the country itself, but mostly by the amazing people you connected with: our driver/tour expert Nourredine, our guides Mustafa and Ishmael, our cooking class leader Bouchra and the reservation help provided by Sara via WhatsApp. They were all generous, kind, interested, well-educated experts who truly seemed to have our family's needs and interests at heart. So fantastic!

Hotel Reviews

Dar Victoria

Fez

Incredible original atmosphere, great location, clean rooms and fantastically friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character

Was down a secret alley, in a non-touristy zone, but we all felt safe and welcome

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Plumbing in bathrooms was a bit rickety

Meteorites Boulaajoul

Zaida

This was a surreal and dramatic overnight stop on the way to the desert: we met other travellers en route to the Sahara, or some returning. And the staff (Omar!) was funny and warm and welcoming. We liked how quiet it was, the pool, and the feeling on being on the edge of a rugged landscape. Not fancy, but clean and quiet, like a motel. Our kids loved it too.

Authenticity & Character

Location

On the edge of some very rugged land, in view of the Atlas mtns

Staff

Omar and the other assistants were funny, jokey with our kids, and put us all at ease. Also very helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great beds, huge king

Riad Madu Luxury Camp

Merzouga

An incredible oasis on the edge of the sand dunes. We should have stayed more than one night! Could have stayed 3.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Lyon-Mogador

Essaouira

A classy and quiet spot with a great rooftop view and gorgeous beachy design rooms,

Authenticity & Character

Wonderful classy beach vibe and decor, cusions, wood, excellent cotton sheets and blankets.

Location

Staff

Queit and frienfly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Nasreen

Marrakech

Unhelpful staff, chauvinistic toward women, and unavailable to help us when we needed them.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Condescending attitude, unhelpful with basic requests, no owner or Manager in sight

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bathroom fan wouldn't turn off, hot water tap fell off, room was tiny, pool on rooftop in disrepair

La Perle du Dadès

Boumalne

This had a lovely pool and a warm friendly feel from the owners and staff, but the rooms were cluttered and didn't feel 100% clean.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms had too many knick knacks in them, a challenge when unpacking.

Activity Reviews

Leather Slipper Workshop

Marrakesh

Was a great father-son workshop. However I'm glad my other kid (10) didn't attend as it was quite technical! But our teenager and his dad loved it!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The Roman Ruins of Volubilis

Morocco

Excellent history from our guide, however our kids got hot and tired halfway in, and there was no shade on site.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Lunch with a local family

Morocco

Really lovely to see and experience a real home, with a local person. It gave us a chance to ask questions, and our boys learned a lot.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Was good, tho would have been Amazing if our kids had met/eaten with kids, or the family was a similar make up to ours

Transport

Wine Tasting in Meknes

Morocco

Was not really a favorite for us. We learned a bit, but will save wine tastings for other countries where it is a focal point.

Quality of Experience

Also, we didn't know in advance what was included, and they brought us LOTS of cheese and wine, which we didn't eat or drink or need.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Great guide at the winery, very knowledgable

Transport

Nourredinne was so great getting us on time to ALL our scheduled activities.

Sand Boarding

Morocco

Was just kind of tacked on to the ATV riding. Felt like an afterthought. No instruction, which is fine. We could have all used boards (4) rather than just having one. Would skip this next time

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Horseback Riding in the Sahara

Morocco

Loved this but we wanted to ride more. The guide seemed to think we only wanted photos of ourselves on the horses, when really we all wanted to gallop and go riding a bit more freely.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Erg Chebbi Dunes to Boumalne Dades

Morocco

We liked stopping at the rosewater factory, but noticed the prices were very high, aimed at tourists and cost more than at home!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Food Tour

Marrakesh

Loved this tour at night with Ishmael!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ismael was generous, warm, shared his story, and connected well with our sons. We loved spending time with him and would do this again!

Transport

Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Excellent tour w Mustafa!

Quality of Experience

Food

I don't think we ate on the tour

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Cooking Class

Morocco

By far a highlight of our family trip!

Quality of Experience

Location and going to the souk first, to get the ingredients. Plus the dance party we had with the staff, on the spur of the moment!

Food

The tea ceremony, learning how to do the cooking without needing to prep the vegetables!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Bouchra was amazing, as were the rest of the people at the Riad

Transport

Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Morocco

So cool, the best

Quality of Experience

Food

n/a

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

Awesome! Such a vibrant city

Quality of Experience

Was excellent however our Riad Nasreen was sub-par in terms of rooms and staff.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nourredinne and Ishmael knew the city well, and were great at getting us around it! They shared their knowledge, and kept us safe from the motorbikes!

Transport

Kitesurfing Lesson in Essaouira

Essaouira

Was a great location, but we would have liked to know that kitesurfing lesson #1 doesn't include any time in the water actually kitesurfing. So that would have been helpful. However we had a fun day at the beach, and our kids surfed.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Super nice, professional crew at Kitesurfing company

Transport

We had an amazing trip and Hakim did an excellent job. As this was our first experience with KimKim, we were nervous whether the arrangements would work out as promised. But everything was great, and I'm glad we relied on Hakim's excellent reviews and expertise.

It's hard for me to overstate how wonderful this trip was. Amal was amazing from the very beginning. We weren't the most organized travelers when planning and Amal was endlessly patient with us and very responsive to our questions and requests. The overall itinerary was very well planned and involved a wonderful variety of experiences. Our driver Mustapha was really fabulous - always there right on time, great at communicating, and a true professional about keeping the itinerary moving, while also always good about helping us stop when needed for water, rest breaks, etc.

I am going to be thinking about this trip for a very long time. Getting to see such a range of cities, types of geography, and experience everything from food tours to ATV rides to spa treatments to camel rides was such a great way of both learning so much, and truly being away from my every day life.

Thank you, Amal, Mustapha, Experience Morocco, and kimkim for such a great experience!

Activity Reviews

Vintage Sidecar Tour of the city

Marrakesh

This was just wonderful. Such a great way of seeing the city from a really different vantage point, and the stop on the rooftop for the wine at sunset was a perfect moment in the tour.

Royal Hammam and Spa treatment at La Maison Arabe SPA

Marrakesh

This was an amazing, relaxing experience and the attendants were so lovely. What a treat and great way to end a long, exciting trip.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Mustapha is always wonderful! On time, and very clear about where to meet him, etc.

It is clear to me that I arrived in Casablanca with all of the pre-conceived notions (nonsense?) about Morocco you might expect. Arid landscapes, hot, basic infrastructure, perhaps even uncomfortable situations as a woman traveler. NOTHING could be further from the truth!
From the start, Morocco exceeded every expectation in every way. From arriving in modern and cosmopolitan Casablanca and making our way to the lovely Barceló Anfa Casablanca hotel on well maintained freeways passing offices of many global multinational companies and shopping centers to the "shock to the senses" of Marrakech and all of the UNESCO sites and amazing vistas in between (and lets not forget sunrises in the Sahara), Morocco will take your breath away.

The team at Kim Kim and in particular, Amal with Experience Morocco, crafted an itinerary that let us explore history, culture, and some of the most amazing food and wine I've ever had. Throughout we had our exceptional driver, Mustapha, overseeing our itinerary and concerned over very detail..and of course getting us to where we needed to be in the comfort of our lovely van with WiFi!

No detail was overlooked. Amal and her team at Experience Morocco worked with us for weeks to get the itinerary just right. It did not end there, we had a final call with her just to make sure everything was as we wanted it. We had an amazing arrival booklet with everything we needed including tips, a day by day summary of the itinerary, summary of our lodgings, and emergency numbers.

In addition she gave us restaurant recommendations and was always available for any questions before and during the trip.

This is not the first trip Kim Kim has coordinated for us and there is no doubt we will be back for more.

We had a wonderful trip in Morocco, specifically Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, and Marrakesh (as well as a desert camp experience we booked separately due to friends’ recommendations). Megan was easy to work with during the planning stage, and then she arranged for terrific drivers and guides throughout the trip, especially Nourdine who went above and beyond to help us navigate from Casa to Rabat to Fez and while in Fez, and Kamal who shared his depth of knowledge of language, Morocco, and Fez in an impactful manner. We would highly recommend working with KimKim/Megan and visiting the Hassan II mosque in Casa, spending at least one night in Rabat (which we wished we had as Megan suggested instead of in Casa), and spending two full days in Fez; it’s hard to imagine skipping Marrakesh while touring Morocco, but it was our least favorite city, because we found it very touristy and didn’t see anything unique or special after all the prior tours.

Kimkim was great from the start. Maryem and Sharon were so helpful in the planning of our trip. They listened closely to give us the trip we were looking for, an immersion into Morocco and its culture. They suggested a zoom call as our group included sisters from different parts of the country. This call was most helpful.
I cannot say enough of our guide Sallam. He was not only extremely knowledgeable, but anticipated and took care of all our needs and requests. He included sites and experiences that only a Moroccan would know of. His knowledge of Moroccan history was exceptional. He told us of many traditions and nuances of the people in Morocco. He shared the background of Morocco and its history. He taught us thru his actions that Moroccans truly want to bring happiness and inclusion to all people. Tourists of all nationalities are most welcome.
We had an unfortunate medical emergency, totally unexpected, of one of our travelers. Sallam was quick to get us to the hospital and stayed with us endless hours to help interpret the doctors and staff recommendations. He traveled around the city and hunted down a medical device needed by the doctor. He found the device hundreds of miles away and paid for and arranged its delivery to town, delivering it to us quickly. The doctor was skilled and even made a house call to the hotel once my sister was released from the hospital. I cannot say enough about the care that Sallem offered to us. He Brought water and food, medical devices and always manage to bring a nice atmosphere to our situation.
I highly recommend Sallam and the KimKim team. Their expertise is great. They know the places and people that can give you the true Morocco experience.

Kamel was our driver and he did a really incredible job. We encountered a very heavy rain storm en route to the Sahara Desert and had to find an alternative route to get to our desert camp. The drive ended up taking us 14 hours, but we made it safe and sound and Kamel was incredible along the way!

Hassan and Kamel were very flexible and helpful when it came to adjusting our itinerary. Hassan also was extremely responsive whenever we reached out with any questions

The safari tour was excellent. The guide was excellent and interacted well with the group. His knowledge and expertise was exceptional. Accommodations and food provided along the trip were exceptional as well. This was a memorable trip that may result in further trips to other places that kimkim has to offer

Hotel Reviews

Tin Joseph

Ouarzazate

Food and accommodations were excellent. Owner was present and very personable with all.

Location

Staff

Interaction with us travelers

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Madu Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Very clean. Excellent food

Authenticity & Character

Location

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Ouarzazate to Erg Chebbi

Morocco

First time in Morocco. The trip was memorable. Met interested people along the various stops.

Quality of Experience

Guides knowledge

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Morocco

Excellent experience

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Experienced drivers

Our Morocco Immersions 14 day tour of Morocco was great. Our visits were generally well planned and organized. The driver, Mustafa, was excellent. Abdu, our tour manager, did a consistently very good job guiding us, keeping us informed, and organizing our days. The local tour guides were all good to very good. Our guides in Rabat and Fez were the strongest. Some of the most enjoyable experiences were ones where we engaged with Moroccans more closely. Lunch at Volubilis was very enjoyable. Couscous at Abdu and Sharon’s home was fantastic. Our cooking lesson in Essouaria was great fun. Hussein and Khalidya were wonderful hosts at that cooking lesson. Camping in the desert was great. Finally be sure you get a Berber pizza! What’s a Berber pizza? Visit and you will see 😎

Hotel Review

Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

Morning Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

Nourjaddin was an exceptionally well spoken and informed guide in Rabat. Said was a wonderful information source since he grew up in old Fes. The home hospitality offered by Abdou and Sharon was exceptionally kind and generous and offered a nice view and personal introduction into Moroccan family and relatives. (We wish for a heathy delivery for Aziza and baby!) Kazbah Tiziri and Michelle were a a unique treat. She was amazingly attentive to our food habits and a fabulous interpreter of Moroccan cuisine. She noticed we were not eating raw fruits and parboiled the grapes so we would feel comfortable eating them! Michelle was also very open to our suggestions about improvements in the rooms. We hope for her success. The introduction to ancient to modern Moroccan water management (khettaras) was important to learn for today’s climate stressed world. Moustafa was an exceptional driver; careful and experienced. He did an amazing job navigating the high Atlas mountain passes. Thank you Abdou for recommending the pigeon pastilla and for an amazing and unique birthday cake in Palais de Fes. I will never forget “Berber Pizza”. - shopping for it as well as eating it. What a fun experience. Kadijha and Husseine helped us make the finest tagines we ate over the whole trip. They represent the finest and kindest of Moroccan citizens. A wonderful finish to the trip.

Overall, the service Majid provided was excellent.

1. **Communication:** 5/5 stars. Prompt and clear.
2. **Options and Service:** 5/5 stars Majid offered a few options to choose from and provided clear guidance on the best options and excursions to consider. He was not trying to sell anything but simply guiding.
3. **Value:** 4/5 stars Compared to other tour companies, I think he provides great value. It's not cheap, but certainly very reasonable.
4. **Quality:** 5/5 stars My wife and I were impressed with the quality of guides and the types of experiences we had. This isn't meant to be a luxurious tour, but it is certainly high quality. Our guide in Marrakech was almost like a history teacher, happy to share lots of information about the city, which he seemed to love. He took us on an interesting tours, food tour and history sites.
5. **Transportation:** 5/5 Our driver, Mohsen, was exceptional. Funny, polite, and responsive to our questions and needs. He went above and beyond to make us comfortable.
6. **Excursions:** 5/5 stars I can't include everything we did, but the Berber desert camp was one of a kind and not to be missed. We are certainly considering doing it again if we return.

We were very happy with the service and are planning to come back to this beautiful country with its warm hospitality and lovely people. Majid will certainly be the person to use next visit.

Hotel Reviews

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

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Dar Hnini

Oulad Yahia Lagraire

Authenticity & Character

This is an exceptional one of a kind place. It is a must stay if you are in the area.

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Hotel Dar Zitoune Taroudant

Taroudant

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I happened to have food poisoning ( not related to the hotel food ). The staff were amazing, they took me to the hospital at 3 am, brought meds and also medics and a doctor to my hotel room. They have gone above and beyond to assure my comfort and safety.

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Luxury Berber Camp

Chegaga

This is a camp it is not supposed to be luxury but certainly authentic

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Activity Reviews

Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Hot Air Balloon Ride

Marrakesh

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The experience was beyond exceptional. Majid choose a very good company. There other much cheaper companies but not as good.

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The pilot had an international license with over 200 of flying time unlike other companies

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Taroudant via Foum Zguid across the Anti-Atlas Mountains

Morocco

You must understand that Morocco is much bigger that what you think. In order to get from the desert to civilization it take long rides in the road.

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Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

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Visit Majorelle gardens

Marrakesh

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Hammam Spa & Massage in La Masion Arabe at 3 pm

Marrakesh

It is a must to do can’t miss this one

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Explore Erg chgaga

Erg Chegaga Desert

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We had an incredible 3 days tour with “Hassan Amraoui” to the beautiful Sahara Desert, Hassan was very accommodating to everyone in our group..We highly recommend Hassan for your next tour to the sahara

Samir was a fantastic driver. We could not have asked for anything more. He was accommodating and professional at every turn. He provided great insight about his beautiful country and answered all of our questions. He definitely elevated our trip and our experience.