Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

We had an amazing time with Ayoub on our tour of Morocco. He was kind, patient and shared some delights with us that we didn’t expect like lunch in Taddart Oufella and roadside kefir+couscous in Souk Tlet El Gharb. He shared fun stories and we had good laughs. The girls enjoyed his smooth driving, as well. Thank you, Ayoub!

My family and I had a great time in Morocco. The trip was thoroughly planned and we always had something to do, in addition to well-informed guides who helped us find our way around. We are confident we would not have gotten to have such a well-organized experience if we had planned it ourselves. Rida was also a great driver who we had an amazing time getting to know in the long car rides. He was very communicative and helped us find all the hidden gems we wouldn’t have known about.

Our adventure through Morocco was absolutely incredible thanks to KimKim! We did a customized mother daughter trip for 4. From the very start of our planning, Mohamed was so accommodating and attentive and tailored our trip according to our wants. Once we arrived to Morocco, Said was our contact person if we should need anything and he was amazing as well. Our favorite person in Morocco was our fabulous, kind, professional, sweet driver Samir. We love Samir!!! He drove us around Morocco for 12 days. We felt very safe and comfortable from day one. Samir made himself available 24/7 if need be. His English was great and we had the best time with him! We were very sad to say goodbye, Samir felt like family during our time in Morocco! Overall, KikKim was a 10!!!! I will definitely use them again.

I thank Kimkim for the most incredible experience of Morocco. We will surely use Kimkim again for our next trip. Our time in Morocco was magnificent. Special thanks to Samir, our driver. We highly recommend him. We were a group of 4 woman and felt safe from the first moment at the airport to the end of our trip. By the end of our trip he felt like family to us. We are so grateful for this wonderful experience.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Mokhtar Tanger

Tangier

The riad was beautiful. The staff was so friendly. Would recommend again to anyone!

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Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

What a beautiful riad. It sits on top of a mountain overlooking the old city. The views were spectacular. The decor was incredible.

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Riad El Yacout

Fès

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Riad Chbanate

Essaouira

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Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

This was a great place to start my trip, comfortable and convenient after a long journey. I didn't spend much time here, but I appreciated the service and accommodations.

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Palais Sebban

Marrakech

This was an experience in itself. The cooking class here was incredible and highly recommended. The hotel was beautiful and exceeded my expectations.

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Inara Desert Camp

Marrakech

The night in the tent was a unique experience. Initially, it was a bit hot inside, but once the AC was on, it was comfortable. The area was beautiful, with a great restaurant and pool.

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Tangier to Chefchaouen: Hercules Caves, Tetouan & the Rif Mountains

Morocco

Tangier was recommended to us midway through planning our trip. There was so much to see and experience there. The Medina was bustling with great energy and we interacted with wonderful people.

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Mystical Marrakesh: Unveiling the Allure of Morocco's Vibrant Jewel

Marrakesh

This was one of the most extraordinary experiences on the trip. The hot air balloon ride was breathtaking and worth every penny.

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We had a memorable trip to Morocco. The country is beautiful, the people are very friendly.
Hakim had the entire trip well organized and we did not have any problem during our stay.
Mohamed our driver was excellent. Great driver and guide and most of all he became a friend to our family.
All our guides were very knowledgeable and friendly Hafid in Fes and Hamyn in Marrakesh were excellent.
The cooking class was great. We felt like part of the family.
We enjoyed also our time in the dessert, our camel guides were not only friendly but great photographers. And the Berber people at the camp very friendly and we enjoyed the show.

Thank you all for giving us a great experience of what Morocco really is: the friendly and hospitable people.

Amazing adventure. Kimkim could not have been a better service to book with. We had the absolutely most amazing time in Morocco & saw so much of the beautiful country. Communication was exceptional, any question or minor issue (we got the stomach bug) was quickly answered and taken care of by them. Our driver, Samir could not have been better. We were absolutely obsessed with Samir, he was professional, informational and truly made our trip once of a life time. We could not have nicer things to say about Samir. Thank you Kimkim for setting us up with an incredible trip to morocco!

Absolutely loved working with KimKim Travel and Abdellah on planning my Moroccan Baby Moon. My husband and I are avid world travelers but have never used a travel agency or tour guide preferring always to do it on our own but KimKim and the local specialist Abdellah made it an amazing experience. They planned a 8 day trip for me in 24 hours so that we could leave the next week and they were able to cater to ALL of the stops and excursions I wanted to take. The website and interactive itinerary might be the best I have ever seen with all the pictures of the stops, tours, hotels, and map. For someone that is used to doing all the research on my own, I was so reassuring to have it all in one click at my fingertips. During the tour I was able to easy text and call with any questions or last minute changes and they bent over backwards to accommodate making us feel like we were truly traveling first class. We also had a fabulous informative local tour guide who stayed with us 24 hours and drove us between all the stops, Ayoub. My husband and I can't thank him enough for putting up with us for 8 days straight between extra requests ( lots of stops since I am pregnant) and changes to itineraries last minute. The best part about the trip was having Ayoub with us to explain the local culture and teach us the language and customs. He was more like family by the end of the trip which put us at ease and was able to cater to both my husband and I which can be alot! I can't wait to recommend this trip to anyone considering Morocco and to say, don't plan it on your own, use KimKim, Abdellah and request Ayoub to drive you around.

This is my first time using Kim Kim but it won’t be my last. Original travel and their amazing staff made our trip to Morocco one I will never forget. Ali planned the most amazing trip for us. Saiid provided the best support and service to us. And Ilyace, our incredible driver and guide, treated us like family. He was such a great driver and was incredibly kind and patient with my kids. The itinerary was a dream. We loved exploring the beauty of Morocco and were blown away by its development and it’s luxurious hotels. The tour guides were knowledgeable and amazing. We felt safe the whole time. We will always remember learning to cook Tagine in Marrakesh, watching the sunrise on a hot air balloon, riding camels as the sun went down in the Sahara, seeing my kids try all the delicious food Fez had to offer on a rooftop restaurant, waking up to sand board and then ATV in a sandstorm, and so many many more memories.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Sahrai

Fès

Another wonderful hotel in Morocco. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The staff treated us amazing. Most incredible views of Fez from the restaurant and Pool. A rooftop restaurant with perfect views of Fez and the sunset. Highly recommend.

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Not authentic but highly recommend anyway.

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Not in the Medina but truly perfect for families.

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Mandarin Oriental Marrakech

Marrakech

If this had 10 stars available that is what this hotel would get. It is the best hotel I have ever stayed in my life I felt like a total queen. Our villa was so unbelievable I never ever wanted to leave. There are not enough words. Worth every penny. The pool in our villa was a dream. The beds were extremely comfortable. The breakfast was on another level. Just absolute perfection.

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Not authentic to Morocco but extremely luxurious

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

The service was amazing. The staff was so kind. The hotel looks like it is straight out of a movie. Truly beautiful and authentic. Our balcony had some of the most incredible views ever of the Atlas Mountains. The only negative was the bed was a bit hard and the dinner buffet was expensive and not too bountiful.

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Very authentic and so much character

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Stunning views

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Bed was hard and a bit uncomfortable

Desert Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

The staff was wonderful. One of the staff went above and beyond and helped teach us to sand board. Our kids had an incredible time on the camels and dancing/ singing at night. We will never forget our stay in the desert. The accommodations were spacious and the water although a bit cool was absolutely perfect for cooling off in the desert. Only recommendation I would have is to have a family tent as our kids were scared to stay alone in their own tent and slept with us.

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The food, decor, and everything was so authentic.

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There is nothing like spending the night in the desert.

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Conrad Rabat Arzana

Rabat

The Conrad Rabat is one of my favorite hotels I have ever stayed in. We were treated like royalty. The rooms are spacious and luxurious. The perfect accommodations for a family of 4 or more. The sushi restaurant overlooking the ocean was spectacular. The infinity pool with stunning views was something we truly loved. Oh and the breakfast and service, wow just wow.

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Not necessarily authentic but incredible

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Beautiful water views

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Activity Reviews

Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

The mosque was amazing. The tour guide was a bit brief. I wish we would have learned a bit more about Islam or their traditions. Ilyace filled in the rest of the information for us though.

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Casablanca Airport to Rabat via Casablanca City

Morocco

Getting picked up by Ilyace was so easy. He was holding up a sign and took us to our extremely comfortable car.

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Ilyace made us feel comfortable and safe from the beginning

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The car was so clean and comfortable

Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Rabat

Rabat

Our guide was great. We really loved Rabat and learned a lot about it. It was a really enjoyable morning. The only thing we would not recommend was the restaurant we ate in Rabat. It was touristy and the only restaurant we did not like on our whole trip. Very nice views but service and food at the restaurant were poor.

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FEZ Magic: A Family's Adventure in Ancient Wonders

Fes

Wow! I loved this tour. We learned so much. Our guide was amazing and made us feel comfortable and safe the whole time. We loved our itinerary and he took us to the best rooftop restaurant on Fez. He initially had other plans for us for lunch but was extremely accommodating in that we wanted to eat outside. He adjusted to our likes and I appreciated that so much.

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Loved our lunch!!!

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Unleash Your Inner Artist: Pottery and Mosaic Workshop

Morocco

Very beautiful mosaics. We bought some stunning dishes for our family. They offered us the strongest mint tea we have ever had.

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Enjoy a Cooking Class with your Kids at Amal Center

Marrakesh

Our cooking class was at Faim d’epice with Michel. He was the absolute best. We learned so much and had the best time. I cannot say enough great things about this cooking class. He was so kind and patient with my kids. The cooking class was one of the highlights of our trip.

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The Gastronomic Delight: Unveiling Culinary Wonders at Le Comptoir Darna

Marrakesh

I didn’t really like this. It was my request but I thought the belly dancing should have been more of a show. I didn’t like that the women had money in their bras. It just didn’t feel very appropriate for families. The food was good and the prices were reasonable.

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Review from my girlfriend (who was also traveling with me):

I recently went on an amazing private tour in Morocco, and it was absolutely fantastic! We had a bunch of friendly local guides and an awesome private driver who made the trip incredible.

The best part was how the tour was tailored just for us. The company really listened to our interests and preferences, so every day was filled with activities we loved. And whenever we needed help or had questions, they were always there to support us.

The accommodations they picked were top-notch. From charming riads in bustling cities to breathtaking desert camps, each place was comfortable and in a great location.

Overall, I highly recommend this tour. With the local guides, private driver, and personalized service, it was an unforgettable experience.

Without question, the best trip our family has ever been on. Where do you start? First and foremost, we were blessed to have the best guide/driver in the world, Sallam!!! Words cannot describe how great a person Sallam is. Friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and able to make the trip exciting and fun for people of all ages. We felt like Sallam was a member of our family by the end of two weeks. He is known by seemingly everyone in the country!!! It was like we were traveling with a celebrity. He is always smiling, putting everyone in a great mood for the day. I would 1000000000000000000% recommend Sallam to anyone taking this trip. He is truly one of a kind. A legend!!!!

We loved the diversity of adventures on the trip. Riding "camels" into the Sahara, climbing Monkey Fingers, visiting the Jewish Quarters, looking for goods in the open-air markets, and navigating the narrow alleyways in both Fes and Marrakech. What we loved most was meeting and interacting with the locals. Whether it was playing soccer with little kids in Sefrou, buying Berber rugs in Tinghir, looking at furniture and antiques in Marrakech or purchasing pottery and artisan products in Fes......spending time with people made the trip special. Also as a real estate executive, the architecture and design was mesmerizing to observe.

While our city guides were great (every single guide was unique and knowledgeable....we loved them all).....one city guide was can't miss: Said in Fes. We could have spent days talking to him. He has an amazing story and is a walking encyclopedia. His love for his city oozes out of every pore in his body.

Kudos to Sharon and her team for working with my wife to put together this world-class itinerary. I would encourage any traveler to work with this team!!! This trip was truly life-changing. We hope we have the opportunity to come back in the years ahead.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Dar Zouhour

Rabat

A hidden gem on a side street. Central location. Rooms were spacious. It was quiet and comfortable. The staff was warm and engaging.

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ONOMO Hotel Casablanca Airport

Nouaceur

Perfect for what we needed. Clean and friendly. A quick ride to the airport. Excellent breakfast spread

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Villa Quieta Essaouira

Essaouira

We liked being a bit further away from the medina as this was truly a quiet and beautiful oasis by the ocean. The interior/exterior design was amazing and the staff was warm!!!

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Amazing because it was a quiet oasis away from the masses

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Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura

Marrakech

We felt like we were living out a scene from Lifestyles of the RIch and Famous here. Great rooms and relaxing. Staff was great!!! Centrally located....walkable to everything.

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Had more of a Western hotel feel. Great pool. it was a great change of pace for our trip

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Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

A hidden oasis in the middle of the Gorge. A true hidden gem!! Rooms are great and the view from the pool is fantastic.

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Riad Madu Premium Camp

Merzouga

So comfortable. We loved our hosts here!!!! Brought back memories of our honeymoon in South Africa/Botswana. The luxury tents were spacious and comfortable.

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Ksar Timnay Hotel

Midelt

It was a humble pitstop on our way to the desert. Rooms were simple and that was fine.

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Palais d'Hôtes Suites & Spa Fes

Fes

I loved walking in and being surprised by the inner beauty of the hotel. My only "complaint" is that the walk up to our room was a fairly steep flight of stairs.

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As authentic as it gets.

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I might have wanted to be closer to the old city

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Again the stairs to the room could be a problem for some

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Truly in the heart of Chefchaouen. A well-maintained and beautiful Ryad. Staff was helpful and warm. The only warning is that it is a decent walk from where cars have to drop you off.

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Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

Our guide Abdou was energetic and a lot of fun. Our only regret is that we probably needed a full day in Rabat to truly take it all in. I felt a little rushed....this was our fault not the guide's.

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Rabat to Chefchaouen

Morocco

Driving with Sallam is a one of a kind experience. The views are breathtaking

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Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Our first real taste of Morocco!!! We loved to meander through the narrow streets of the Blue CIty

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Hike to Cascade d'Akchour

Chefchaouen

Loved every second of the hike.

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Morocco

We had no idea that this was the furthest point of the Roman Empire!! Great surprise on a long drive.

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Make certain to ask for Said to be your guide!!! One of a kind experience. We loved working with the artisans making and designing pottery and tiles

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Fes to Midelt

Morocco

Monkeys and the Swiss village.

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Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

Highly, highly recommended. This was arguably one of our two favorite days on the trip!!! People are what make a trip special. I would do more of this during all future trips.

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Midelt to Merzouga Camel Trek

Morocco

We will never forget this!!! Photos will be on our walls shortly!!! Truly memorable

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Jewish Heritage Tour in Sefrou

Morocco

We loved this. Again a hidden gem that I had never heard of prior to the trip.

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Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

Breathtaking. WOW!!!

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Guided Hike through the Monkey Fingers

Boumalne Dades

If you love the outdoors......a great hike!!!!

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

Straight out of the movies!!!! The Hollywood of North Africa!!!

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Houcine was an amazing city guide!!! Love this guy. Got to meet his friends at the stores.

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The whole process of planning our trip to Morocco with Kimkim was so easy! Said was always prompt with replies, answering all of my questions and added suggestions to make the trip perfect for my family. Ayoub was a great driver -and guide - so pleasant and courteous and added so much information about all of the places along the way. Hanan was the perfect guide in Marrakech! I highly recommend using Kimkim and Original Travels to book your trip to Morocco!

Karim was our driver/guide throughout our tour and took great care of us. His English and local knowledge are excellent and he’s always bright and cheery - always in a good mood and flexible, catering to our interests and needs. It was interesting to learn about his childhood growing up in the High Atlas Mountains with his nomadic family. Our local guides were friendly and informative with great English. We had a lot of laughs with Youssef in Chechouen and enjoyed Hanane’s gentle guiding in the very hectic Marrakech.

We were pleased with the English and local knowledge of our guides youssef in chefchouen he also had a good sence of humour.
Hanane was very good in rearranging our guided tour to suit us and had very good english.
Karim was a great driver with good english and a happy disposition also quite happy to arrange things to suit us. We felt very safe like a family.

Sharon did a great job organizing the trip, providing recommendations and suggestions, adjusting to our requests, and then helping us postpone when I had a work emergency. The hotels she selected where just the type we asked for, we had one driver for most of the time which made luggage and moving around easier, and the local guides used by MI were great!! She was super helpful and made the planning process easy!! I highly recommend Sharon and am glad Kim Kim linked us with Morroco Immersion!!

As frequent travelers, this is by far the most memorable and unique trip we've been on. Going through Morocco Immersion Tours allowed us to experience parts of Morocco that we wouldn't have seen had we planned the trip ourselves and gone to just the major cities. Our driver Rafik was an informative guide and great travel companion during our two weeks, which was important as we spent a good amount of time in the car driving between locations (the drives themselves were beautiful, don't let the distance between stops deter you!). One of our favorite days was spent with Amnay (Sharon's brother in law) at his house in the Valley of Roses--not only did we help make absolutely delicious food (we’re still thinking about the berber pizza and how to recreate it at home!), we were able to walk around his property and get a much better idea of how people live in Morocco. Amnay is also a guitarist, so it was very fun to hear some Berber music and jam with him a bit! Another highlight was riding the dunes in the Sahara on a 4x4 with Rafik and the local driver—a very fun day, and included a visit to a local nomad family for some tea and soccer! Overall, the best parts of the trip were the ones experienced off the beaten path and with very friendly locals, so we’re very thankful to Sharon for setting everything up and to Rafik for being an excellent guide, introducing us to the “real” Morocco outside of the cities, and letting us get to know him and his country over an incredible two weeks.

Hotel Reviews

Riad al Rimal

Marrakech

Very friendly and helpful staff--fantastic! Rooms were a bit small but the breakfast was great and the Riad itself was beautiful and in a great location.

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Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

Staff was friendly, room was large and very clean. Breakfast was pretty good. Dinner was not excellent and a bit boring (not much variety), if the itinerary had allowed it we probably would have requested to eat elsewhere the second night, but we had a full day planned!

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Riad Madu Luxury Camp

Merzouga

This Riad was AMAZING!!! So beautiful, amazing views, every common area was so well decorated and comfortable, the pool area was stunning--we commented several times that we wanted to come back to stay there for a week! Of note, the room we stayed in had multiple levels--the bed was a step higher than the rest of the room so we definitely face planted a few times during the night going to the bathroom (not a big deal to us but could be to others).

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Merzouga Dunes Camps

Merzouga

Comfortable tents, good food, attentive staff. We were the only 2 people staying in a camp that sleeps ~30 so that was cool :)

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Ksar Timnay Hotel

Midelt

Overall a good option and I realize options are probably limited in this area, and we had to stay there because the drive was too long to make in one day. The room was very large, unfortunately water pressure was not the greatest and the meal was acceptable but not exciting.

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Riad Al Makan

Fès

Very friendly staff, welcome tea and cookies were great :) The room was nice and the roof deck where you could eat dinner was STUNNING! Amazing view of the city and the sunset.

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Riad Hicham

Chefchaouen

Room was very nice, common areas were beautiful, meals were quite good, staff was very friendly. Great location in the main square!

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ONOMO Hotel Casablanca Airport

Nouaceur

A necessary stay--very convenient to the airport. The food and drinks were not great and there were ants all over the floor in the restaurant. I'd stay there again but I wouldn't be excited about it.

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Front desk staff was very helpful, restaurant staff was inattentive and it was really hard to get someone's attention to get seated (they were probably short staffed).

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Tour of Desert Region

Merzouga

Amazing!! Had a perfect day riding the dunes, having tea with a nomad family, and experiencing the desert region

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Tour was interesting and informative. It seemed like we may have skipped a couple stops from the itinerary or he glossed over some items and was fairly low energy. We were also jetlagged and not firing on all cylinders so I'd give him the benefit of the doubt. One of the less memorable tours though.

Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

The food we made was delicious, the chef was a very gracious host and it was cool to not only learn some recipes but also see how people live in Marrakesh. The language barrier made interacting fairly difficult.

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Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

Beautiful drive, Rafik gave a good tour of Ait Ben Haddou and found some shady spots to rest for a bit since we're wimps in the sun :) Also a cool little market at the entrance.

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Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

Can't say enough great things about this day! Amnay and the host family were very welcoming and we made a delicious meal, had a great walk around the valley, and had a great time listening to and playing music!

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Dades Valley to Merzouga via Todgha Gorge & Tinghir

Morocco

Beautiful drive!

Camel trek to your Camp

Merzouga

Very cool experience! Just the right amount of time spent on the camels and our guide leading the camels was very friendly and took lots of great pictures

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Midelt to Fes via Azrou, & Ifraine

Morocco

The stop to feed the monkeys was really cool! A very unique experience. It was also cool to tour the fossil processing center and we bought some cool fossil items.

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Our guide was amazing!! Very friendly, very high energy, extremely engaging and knowledgeable.

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Morocco

The guided tour of Volubilis was very unique and you definitely needed a tour guide to get the most of the experience. Meknes was a good place to stop for lunch and there were some good shops in the area we stopped.

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Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

We went on an amazing walk with Rafik around the Medina. We ended at the spanish mosque at a stunning viewpoint to watch the sunset--we spent almost 2 hours sitting on the wall enjoying the day and the view :)

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My daughter and I traveled to Morocco for the first time. We had the most amazing time and experience! Our Driver, Faisal, was professional, courteous, helpful, and is someone I now consider a friend. He made sure we were comfortable, and took such good care of us. The tour guides in each city were so informative. We learned so much. This was one of our best trips ever!

Fantastic trip to Morocco, we chose luxury accommodations and loved every one. Our driver Ali became part of our family and we had a fantastic guide in Fez. Fez and chefchaoen were our favorites and Tangier was a fantastic modern city. I would skip asilah as the accommodations were not up to par so we moved on. I would definitely use Kim Kim again.

We just came back from a 12-day trip to Morocco, and it was one of our best travel experiences ever.
It was our first expedition in a Muslim country and we wanted to make sure we were given all the tools and tips to discover it under the best conditions, with respect and reverence.
We provided Hakim with a detailed account of the type of experience we were hoping to realize (a cultural and societal introduction) and he did an amazing job of crafting the unforgettable tour with the right guides in each major city.
But ultimately, it is our driver Erdwan who made this trip simply perfect and worry-free. From the moment he picked us up at the airport he took care of us every step of the way. With his warm personality, his genuine desire to make things easy for us, and his serious professionalism, he is a tremendous asset for Kimkim. He made us feel like royalty and coordinated everything around us with simple efficiency.
In 12 days, we drove hundreds of kilometers and saw many aspects of a rich and fascinating country. We learned an enormous amount about the history of the place - our guides were erudite, friendly and very interesting.
We stayed in beautiful places (except the last hotel in Casablanca, close to the airport, a brutal way to finish a magical trip as we were not ready to be so practical and wanted to fairytale to last until the very end).
We could not have hoped for a better vacation.

Hotel Reviews

Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

A stunning property in a fairytale environment!

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Our suite was filled with tasteful artifacts

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Once you are there, you are in your own bubble. Our suite was magnificent; the property superb.

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warm and dedicated staff

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Kenzi Sidi Maarouf Hotel

Casablanca

it was the least exciting place of our entire stay I was sad to finish our trip there the bathroom did not smell fresh; I felt I was already back in New York and I understand it was practical for us to stay there with a morning flight the next day but still...

Authenticity & Character

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Kalaa

Rabat

charming, authentic; a very good introduction to beautiful Moroccan hospitality.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Karawan Riad

Fès

An absolutely stunning place!!

Authenticity & Character

our suite was sumptuous

Location

Staff

The staff was perfect, especially a young lady who took very good care of us.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

A unique experience with the Berberes and an unforgettable camel ride through the dunes.

Authenticity & Character

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

The property is gorgeous, but I had mixed feeling about that place. It did not have the cachet and the attention to detail we experienced at the other hotels. I felt it could be so much better - the food and the staff's attitude. Hard to pinpoint. Just a 3 stars despite the exceptional garden.

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

Another amazing hotel, superbly decorated, and superbly staffed.

Authenticity & Character

so gorgeous, we spent a lot of time indoors

Location

Staff

outstanding personnel

Cleanliness & Comfort

our suite was a gem

Activity Reviews

Morning Guided Tour in Rabat

Morocco

we were very impressed with Rabat and it gave us a very good first impression

Morning Guided Tour in Chefchaouen

Morocco

We loved this small village and our young guide was funny and personable. Not your typical guide, but he easily conveyed his love for his town and gave us wonderful insights into the Moroccan way of life. We enjoyed him very much.

Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

Fes is a magical city. We liked it better than Marrakech. Our guide was fantastic; very knowledgeable, very friendly, very warm.

Day Trip to Meknes & the Roman Ruins of Volubilis

Fes

Volubilis is a must-see. Our guide was friendly but a little bit on the light side; we learned more about Volubilis from your Fes and Marrakech guides. Unforgettable visit, nevertheless.

Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

I felt sorry for our guide because this food tour was a misunderstanding. We were under the impression that we would have small tastes of unknown specialties over several stops, followed by dinner somewhere. But at our first stop, we were offered more food than we normally eat in one day. Everything was succulent, but the quantities were absurd and that took the wind out of our sail. I guess our guide was used to more hungry tourists and I know he was disappointed.

Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

a fantastic experience in an authentic place with a very good staff

Afternoon Guided Tour in Casablanca

Morocco

By the end of our trip, we were exhausted and I was disheartened by the hotel we were staying at. Casablanca was a chaos of traffic jam and confusion. Thank God, our driver was patient and always protective of us. Our guide was a very interesting fellow but we did not benefit from his knowledge as much as we could have.

Guided Tour in Marrakech

Morocco

Our guide was wonderful Marrakech is a very interesting city but a bit frantic compared to other places we visited.

I am a very private person, and I’ve never posted a review online before. However, I just returned from a tour of Morocco with my 2 friends that was so fabulous, I felt compelled to write this review.

After checking out a number of large group tours of Morocco, my friends and I were disappointed that the dates Moroccan tours were scheduled did not coordinate well with our work schedules and that the itinerary for their trips did not include everything we wanted to see and do. We decided that the best way to see Morocco was to book a customized tour for the three of us. We ended up booking a tour through the company, Kimkim . Kimkim handled the paperwork for the payments for the trip. Kimkim connected us to a wonderful local tour company called Morocco ImmersionTours & Adventures.. Morocco Immersion Tours & Adventures planned, coordinated and implemented all the details of our trip.

Morocco ImmersionTours & Adventures is a family run tour company based in Morocco that greatly deserves the glowing reviews on the internet praising their superb customer service. I was instantly impressed with Sharon who helped us plan out all aspects of our trip. Not only was she knowledgeable about the country, but she was extremely generous with her time (via email and zoom) as we tried to pinpoint the exact details of our trip. With her assistance, we were able to book accommodations that were perfect for us —-in terms of comfort, budget, and atmosphere. Before we booked the accommodations, she sent us websites with pictures and descriptions of beautiful Moroccan riads which were so much better than the typical cooky cutter tourist hotels offered on other group tours. It was great that Sharon (an American who married a Moroccan) instantly understood our expectations in terms of “quality”of hotels etc… and also understood our misgivings as three American women on our first trip to a Muslim country. With Sharon’s expert assistance, we planned our itinerary and the timing for our trip. She calmed any misgivings with accurate information about Morocco, and gave us many helpful hints on what to pack . In Sharon’s words, “the only thing we have to worry about is what to pack. Everything else will be taken care of by Morocco Immersion Tours & Adventures.” She was right. As the date of our trip came closer, I was confident about our plans, respected Sharon’s expertise and began to think of her as a friend who had my best interests at heart. Once we paid for the trip, we received a detailed description of our itinerary, a tipping guide, and a detailed explanation how to meet our driver/ tour director.

Hicham was our driver/tour director. He met us promptly at the airport, spoke easily understood English and drove a comfortable van which was impeccably clean. He was clearly experienced with dealing with American tourists, and went out of his way to make us comfortable. I’m happy to report that he always found us a traditional American toilet to use during our travels. We never had to use the hole in the ground (traditional bathrooms) that are in many places in Morocco. Throughout the trip, our safety was paramount as he maneuvered us through a variety of cities/villages. At all times, I felt safe and secure with him as our driver.

As our tour director, we instantly felt “at home” with his friendly manner, wonderful sense of humor and genuine smile. He was happy to answer any questions about Morocco but he was also interested in learning about life in the United States. It was a wonderful cultural exchange.
In the cities, Morocco ImmersionTours & Adventures hired city guides that were informative, spoke English clearly and navigated us through the confusing maze-like streets in Fes and Marrakesh.

Hicham was willing to adapt the itinerary anytime we wanted. In our case, we had to change room assignments due to a medical illness, and the Morocco ImmersionTours & Adventures team was able to change things instantly without any fuss. During a medical emergency, Hicham and the city tour guide helped us get the medical help needed. HIcham was indispensable as he translated doctor’s instructions for us, took us to the pharmacy for medications and made sure our friend got good care under his watchful eye. I was overwhelmed by the generosity and the kindness of the Moroccan people throughout our trip. While I hope to avoid medical problems in the future, it was a blessing that it happened in Morocco, and far less stressful for us having Hicham there to guide us through it.

We chose to avoid eating at the food stalls in the markets and to only drink bottled water as a health precaution. Hicham helped us find authentic delicious Moroccan food at clean local places at unbelievable prices. During the tour, we had home-made couscous at his family home. You can’t get any more authentic than that! My only warning about the food is that the portions are ENORMOUS and it is so good, you may be tempted to eat it all. The fresh fruit was out of this world! Unfortunately, there are some dishes that I didn’t have a chance to try during our short visit to Morocco, so I’m already planning another visit.

The tour was a perfect blend of activities with time for shopping for Moroccan handicrafts, visiting important historical sites, and experiencing the culture (food, music, art, riding a camel).
There are many great places in Morocco to purchase beautiful handicrafts in leather, pottery, jewelry etc… Hicham warned us that in the stalls, you can’t be sure that it’s genuinely Moroccan because there are many cheap Chinese copies. He suggested going to the cooperatives where we could be certain of the quality. However, at no time were we pressured to purchase anything. He made it clear that it was not necessary to purchase anything. The only awkward thing about Morocco is that it is mainly a cash country and there aren’t many places you can use credit cards. But Hicham was very good at finding ATM’s and banks on the way to our excursions whenever we needed/requested it. So if you love to shop —-no worries!

We had the opportunity to play authentic musical instruments, attempt to make a pot, assist in making a traditional meal, ride a camel, and try a bicycle - like contraption used in ancient irrigation. Besides these hands-on experiences, we talked with experts about the art of tile-making and got a lecture on leather making at the tannery. It’s amazing how many things we were able to see/do in such a short time. Luckily for us, Hicham was an expert with the camera, so I have many great pictures to remind me of my fabulous time in Morocco.
I would say the worst part of the trip was leaving Morocco. Hicham made us feel like part of the family, and there was so much more to see and do in Morocco. We will definitely plan another trip with Hicham and Moroccan Immersions. I highly recommend Morocco ImmersionTours & Adventures if you are considering a trip to Morocco/ Middle East. You won’t be disappointed!

Activity Review

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

Morocco

There are no words to describe the feeling of awe when viewing the unique beauty of the Sahara Desert. Even though I had seen the Sahara desert in many movies, the movies could not capture the vastness of the landscape. It was my first camel ride and I was a bit uneasy wondering how I would get on and off the animal. I imagined that I would end up falling in the sand. The person who handled the camels did a magnificent job controlling the camel and it was much easier than I thought. On the 2nd day I went on the sunrise ride. It was an interesting sensation to be riding this powerful animal in complete darkness, and very peaceful when we watched the sun rise. Truly a once in the lifetime experience!

Quality of Experience

Seeing a landscape so vast and peaceful

Guides, Drivers and Staff

He had a good rapport with the animals and was always willing to take pictures for us.

Transport

Hicham was the best driver ever!

Soukayna our driver made our trip an amazing experience. Adapting to all our request. Creating wonderful moments for us to remember!