Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

We had an amazing journey through Morocco. Samir, our driver/guide cared for us excellently. His expertise made the trip seamless and enjoyable. We also had outstanding local guides. In Fez, Shariff, spent the entire day with our group sharing all of his knowledge of the magical city. In Marakesh, Hennah, took us on a walking tour through all of the winding streets of the Medina and even made us a dinner reservation at a beautiful rooftop restaurant. The highlight of our trip was our time in the Sahara desert. Our experience in the desert surpassed all of our expectations. In summary, Kimkim organized a wonderful vacation for us.

Activity Reviews

Wonders of Fes: Exploring the Medina in Half a Day

Fes

Our guide, Shariff, was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting and fun. Fez is a magical city.

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Explore the Magic of Marrakesh: A Guided Tour

Marrakesh

We had an amazing day exploring Marakesh with our guide Hennah. She was extremely knowledgeable and open to sharing about her personal journey to becoming a tour guide. We highly recommend her.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Adrenaline-Pumping ATV Ride: Discovering the Dunes of Merzouga

Merzouga

We had an amazing time during this ATV tour. The views of the Sahara were absolutely breathtaking! The guides were super entertaining and the rides were so fun!!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Overall we had an amazing experience during our trip to Morocco. The hospitality of the people is incredible, food was delicious, the cities are enchanting and our driver Samir was absolutely the best! If you visit Morocco you definitely have to have Samir as your driver. He is kind, knowledgable, respectful, punctual and will show you the best local places and not only the ones were all tourists go. He knows the best spots for pictures and real Moroccan food.

Our guide Ismail made our trip. He was very knowledgeable, and gave us in-depth insight to urban and rural living, culture , religion, and Moroccan history. It was information that we would otherwise never have experienced. He was kind and had a great sense of humor . His concern for our safety was paramount and he was willing to assist us with anything that we needed. We would highly recommend KimKim for the tour aspect of a trip to Morocco and overwhelmingly recommend that you ask for Ismail.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Dar Dar

Rabat

This hotel out of all of the booked hotels, is in definite need of a renovation or updating of the rooms and bathrooms. The dipping pool was not used as it had a color to the water. The service and breakfast, however, was very good.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Needs bathroom redo, and room updates.

Staff

A young man at reception who also worked at another Riad.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bathrooms need to be redone.

Hotel Ziryab

Chefchaouen

A lovely hotel with excellent service and great food

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Great service by a young man who worked all day and lived with his mom nearby. He was excellent in terms of service.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Lys - Luxury Riad & Spa

Fes

Beautiful hotel. Lovely breakfast with good service.

Authenticity & Character

It would have been nice to have had a pool.

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Staff

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

The Manager helped us evacuate when the storm hit the desert and he was excellent. The camp was beautiful and the food in the restaurant was delicious.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

They handled everything when the torrential rains came, and we needed to be evacuated, with professionalism and concern for safety of all the guests. Would highly recommend this camp.

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Villa Pomme d'Or

Midelt

Beautiful hotel and restaurant

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Staff

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

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La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

Beautiful Riad. Only problem is that they had a beautiful pool and it was hot but there was nowhere to lounge by the pool as all the tables around were for the restaurant. The lounges were up on a small deck which only fit 4 lounges and it was hot with no air flow because of the walls around it. Part of the restaurant should have been made into the pool lounges.

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Activity Reviews

Transfer to Chefchaouen from Rabat via Ouazzane 4 Hours Drive

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Ismail was an excellent driver and had a wealth of information.

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Nice Mercedes van

Transfer to Fes: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Dinner with a local Family in Fes

Fes

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Rabat Guided Tour : Hassan Tower, Salé, & the Oudaya

Rabat

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Explore Chefchaouen with your local guide

Chefchaouen

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was very nice but not much information etc. we just walked around the town.

Transport

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

Morocco

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Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

Quality of Experience

Visit the mint Tea guy in the Medina upstairs.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide in Fes was very good.

Transport

Guided Tour of Volubilis

Volubilis

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The Guide was very knowledgeable and also had a good sense of humor

Transport

Fes Food Tour

Fes

It was good to try different food but the order of the food could be changed so that you do t have the donuts before your meal. Rather have them after the main meal for dessert. The dinner place should have nicer seating out on a deck .

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Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

Quality of Experience

Food

The meal at the camp was one of our best in Morocco.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Fes to Midelt via High Atlas Mountains

Morocco

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou & Marrakech

Morocco

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Hot Air Balloon Ride

Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Yourself was amazing and made this experience. Will never ever forget it.!

Food

Such a nice surprise to come back to breakfast

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Yourself knew what he was doing

Transport

Cooking Class La Maison Arabe Marrakech 10 AM session.

Marrakesh

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The Chefs and Assistants were excellent and lots of fun!

Hammam Spa & Massage in La Masion Arabe at 3 pm

Marrakesh

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge

Morocco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Transfer to Merzouga via Erfoud, Saharan Camel Ride

Morocco

The Manager of of the Tiziri camp went over and above to evacuate us and look after our safety with the major storm in the Desert.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Kimkim is a great option to organise travel for those of us who are short of time.

The process of selecting an itinerary and the suggestions as to activities to do during the trip were spot on.

Both drivers I had over my time in Morocco (Hamid and Noureddine) could not have been more friendly, professional and helpful.

I would definitely recommend Kimkim to others and Megan and her team are to be commended.

Hotel Reviews

Riad EspritBleu

Essaouria

Industrial chic meets traditional riad. Great location in the Medina (old city) and super helpful staff. Wonderful decor and ambience. I highly recommend EspritBleu for all travellers.

Authenticity & Character

Industrial/arty chic done with taste.

Location

Staff

Always willing to give a hand, make recommendations on where to eat and what to see.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The riad is quite new. All the facilities are super clean and well kept.

Riad Ghita

Fes

The lobby area and lower rooms seem lovely. However my room was over the kitchen and sometimes quite noisy. While very clean and cosy it was showing its age and could do with a makeover.

Authenticity & Character

Very authentic

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Pestana Hotel

Tangier

Very clean, comfy bed but the hotel entirely lacks any sort of personality or charm. Its restaurant needs a lot of work on its breakfast menu and the chef who does the dinner service could be a lot better. It advertises that it has a bar, which it does (the structure at least) but does not serve alcohol like the other larger hotels nearby. I ordered a breakfast pack for an early morning departure and this did not eventuate (miscommunication between the front desk and the kitchen or the kitchen forgot (which was what the front desk claimed)).

Authenticity & Character

Everything

Location

Staff

The front desk staff were extremely helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Guided tour of El Jadida

El Jadida

My driver Noureddine undertook the guiding of this tour himself rather than engaging a tour guide. As such the tour was quite perfunctory, with little to no historical context to the place and only a very short walk through the city streets, which actually had some quite interesting art.

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Transport

Guided tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

The guided tour was informative and gave me a good overview of the city. It allowed me to identify things I wanted to see more of and visited by myself later on.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Food Tour

Marrakesh

This was a great experience. The night market in Marrakech is a real chance to try different foods and experience an authentic night out in Morocco. Loved it.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Khamal the guide was incredibly knowledgeable and provided great information along the way during the tour. He was probably the best guide on my trip.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Best guide for the trip.

Lunch with a local family

Morocco

Best tagine of my trip! Good company from Megan's nephew (?).

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Wine Tasting in Meknes

Morocco

This was a great experience. Interesting tour of the winery followed by the wine and goats cheese tasting. Three different types of goats cheese (from just made to aged for 3 months - full pieces of each), warm out of the oven bread, olives, olive oil and four different types of wine. Not just tiny tastings, but good sized glasses and offers of more!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Informative tour of the winery with the wine maker.

Transport

Our week long trip through Morocco was amazing! Nihad did a wonderful job planning every detail of this trip and ensuring anything we wanted to do was included in the itinerary. We had some last-minute accommodation needs upon arrival the required some adjustments and Nihad and the team were on it, making changes to some of the riads and our trip plan to help meet our needs and we are so appreciative of that! Abdul Rahman was our tour manager for this trip and did an awesome job guiding us through each of stops from Marrakech to Casablanca and everything in between. He went out of his way to make sure we covered everything we wanted to and more! He made some awesome food recommendations and showed us some great local spots as well traveled city to city.

Marrakech - we arrived here and had a walking guided tour exploring the markets, Le Jardin Secret, and main square/market area. We covered a lot of ground and our guide was very informative. We had lunch at the market place at a place called Chez Lamine and it was one of the favorites of the trip!
Dades Valley - Our next stop was in the Dades Valley area. We made several stops along the way for coffee/tea which helped break up the long drive as well as a lunch stop that came as a recommendation from our tour manager! Once we arrived to our destination for the night, Abdul Rahman provided us with a tour of the rose distillery and learned all about the distillation process. We finished our evening with dinner with a local family which was actually our tour managers family at his home and had the pleasure of meeting Nihad! This was very enjoyable, and the food was delicious!
Merzouga - Our next stop was towards the desert! En route to our camps for the night we made some stops along the way at a carpet shop and seeing the carpet weaving process as well as learning and seeing one of the world oldest water channels. Once we got to the desert area we took a camel ride to our luxury camp for the night which was a very peaceful experience and such a nice way to end the busy day! We opted for the 4x4 drive out the next morning since it was slightly faster than the camels and gave us more time to head towards our next destination.
Fes: We spent two nights here! One was more traveling to Fes and our second day was a guided tour! We really enjoyed the guided tour and seeing the Royal Palace of Fes, and all the craftsmen work while learning about all the history of the city.
Casablanca - our final stop and a quick one! We had an amazing stay right by the water which was a very relaxing way to end the trip and was able to squeeze in a visit to the Hasan II Mosque which was beautiful!

The trip to Moroco wqs an amazing experience. All the locationa picked bh Sharon were definately worth visiting. The private driver assigned a(Abdul Hadi) was excellent. He was prompt and ensured everything was covered timely.
All the guides were extremely knowlegdable anf fun. In particular special thanks to guide Rasheed in Fes and our guide in Marakesh.
Overall, the planning and trip organization exceeded the expectations. I would definatly book with Kimkim and Sharon again. Thanks agaon for entire tean

Our group of 4 had a magical encounter with Morocco. Our tour guide, Omar Daoudi, set the tone: welcoming, hospitable, knowledgeable, a fabulous driver, full of pride for Morocco - particularly Berber - culture. We quickly became a group of 5. All of our accommodations were excellent; Riad El Amine and Kasbah Tiziri were standouts. Maryem put together a balanced itinerary of urban and rural. We learned a lot about local history and culture from our many tour guides, yet it was Omar who was able to pull the local particulars into a broader context and level of understanding. Morocco has a rich and varied culture…there’s a lot to process! It was a special treat to meet Sharon and Maryem from Morocco Immersion. The woman who took us to the market, had us in her home in Marrakech, and prepared the most delicious meal of our trip is especially memorable. There were so many highlights. I loved the desert camel ride!

Hotel Reviews

Riad El Amine Fès

Fes

A gorgeous read with outstanding service.

Authenticity & Character

Everything about its architecture and decor was sumptuous.

Location

It was easy to get to from our parking.

Staff

Welcoming, attentive, respectful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Immaculate, spacious, elegant

Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

The owner purchased this kasbah in bad condition and spent 7 years restoring it to magnificent condition. The owners are super hospitable; the rooms are beautiful, with Berber rugs; the outdoor courtyard has many features, including a beautiful fountain, garden and dining area; there is great detail to indoor and outdoor architectural elements; the food is delicious!

Authenticity & Character

It gave us a sense of the importance of a kasbah in a small rural village.

Location

Very much tucked away. It was a surprise to find it in a small rural village.

Staff

Very hospitable and welcoming. Offered to do some laundry, which was a special treat.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Immaculate, both in and outdoors. Very comfortable, beautifully decorated room.

Riad Madu Premium Camp

Merzouga

The desert camp near Merzouga was a beautiful location, providing a peaceful camel ride experience under clear blue skies. However, one employee's demeanor was off-putting, lacking hospitality. The camp was smaller and offered a more intimate desert atmosphere compared to some larger camps we passed.

Activity Reviews

Morning Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

Omar said our tour guide was not Morocco Immersion’s regular tour guide, but I would rate him as our best local tour guide. The gardens and museums inside the kasbah were wonderful.

Quality of Experience

Our riad was in a convenient location, and we got our first glimpse of the royal life of the King.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Outstanding local guide.

Transport

Omar navigated the varied stops and traffic effortlessly.

Hike to Cascade d'Akchour

Chefchaouen

The ride to and from the hike was scenic and we got to see lots of traditional wood burning bread ovens along the way.

Quality of Experience

The many stops along the hike where there are sitting areas beside small waterfalls and get food and drinks. There is no need to go to the top of the trail to enjoy the hike.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Omar was our guide…the best!

Transport

It was a fairly long ride to and from Chefchaouen, but it was lovely, green scenery.

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

I enjoyed both the pottery and leather/fabrics tours. Fès-Meknès is rightly proud of its work in these fields.

Quality of Experience

Fes is a very large city with a lot to see.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Omar knows all of the local guides used by Morocco Immersion, so there are easy handoffs. Our tour guide was a lifelong resident of Fes. He shared a lot of information about the Islamic faith.

Transport

Our time in Fes was mostly on foot. No vehicles are allowed in the Medina.

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

Morocco

We had beautiful weather for our camel ride so we didn’t need any scarves, but still it was fun to wear a scarf Berber style. The camels were docile and obedient to our leader. I loved the beauty and peacefulness of the desert. I thoroughly enjoyed the camel ride.

Quality of Experience

Well-trained camels and a perfect day to be in the desert.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

A sweet young man.

Transport

I loved the camel ride.

Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

We had beautiful accommodations at the Desert Camp, but the lead staff person was a bit snarly.

Quality of Experience

We arrived at the desert camp a bit late, which may have compromised the hospitality of our arrival.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The staff who checked our passports and was our dinner and breakfast server was unfriendly, truly the only unfriendly person of our entire trip.

Transport

We had pretty wild 4 wheel drive rides to the desert. It was rough but good-spirited.

Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

It was lovely being in a private home with a master chef of Moroccan cooking. Her college-age daughter helped with cooking, spoke good English, and added to the experience.

Quality of Experience

Every aspect of this, from market to being in the kitchen helping a bit, to eating in a private home, was wonderful.

Food

Amazing! The best meal of the trip.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The hostess is an amazing cook and in particular focused on the spices.

Transport

Omar knew the neighborhood well, so it was easy. It was nice to have an experience outside the Medina

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

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

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

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

Hotel Reviews

Riad El Amine Fès

Fes

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

Authenticity & Character

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

Location

Staff

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

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad El Palacio

Chefchaouen

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

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Riad La Croix Berbère Luxe

Marrakech

Great rooms! Wonderful location.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

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

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Hike to Cascade d'Akchour

Chefchaouen

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

Morning Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

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

Yassine and Said (Driver) were amazing!

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

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

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

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

great attention to detail in the planning.

Omar is the best as a guide and driver.

Hotel Reviews

Riad El Amine Fès

Fes

Riad El Palacio

Chefchaouen

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

Activity Review

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

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

Hotel Reviews

Riad Mokhtar Tanger

Tangier

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Ghita

Fes

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

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

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

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

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Le Pèlerin

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Guided Tour - A Stroll Through the Azure Dreams

Chefchaouen

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

Quality of Experience

Tales of Tangier: Unveiling the Charms of Morocco's Gateway City

Tangier

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Journey of Colours: Roman Ruins of Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Fes Unveiled: Unravel the Riches of Morocco's Ancient City

Fes

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Explore the Magic of Marrakesh: A Guided Tour

Marrakesh

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

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

A Taste of Tradition: Sharing Stories and Savory Delights at a Moroccan Home

Morocco

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

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Harmonies of the Dunes: An Experiential Desert Odyssey in Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

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

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Journey Through the Beauty: Skoura to Marrakech

Morocco

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

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Tasting Marrakesh: A Private Gastronomic Adventure

Marrakesh

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

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Fez to Merzouga Desert - The Road to Serenity

Morocco

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

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Food

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Transport

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hotel Reviews

Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

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

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Riad Fes Nass Zmane

Fes

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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

Authenticity & Character

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Friendly

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Hotel Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery

Essaouira

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Staff

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Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Authenticity & Character

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Palais Sebban

Marrakech

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Activity Reviews

Arrive at Tangier Med Harbor , Transfer to Chefchaouen

Morocco

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Discover the Joy of Sandboarding in Morocco's Magnificent Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

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Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorge: Enchanting Valleys, Kasbahs, and Villages

Morocco

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Trails of Connection: Trekking through Berber Villages and Immersing in Local Hospitality

Morocco

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The Path of Beauty: Southern Kasbahs to Marrakech via the Majestic Atlas Mountains

Morocco

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Rise with the Sun: A Majestic Hot Air Balloon Adventure over Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Explore the Magic of Marrakesh: A Guided Tour

Marrakesh

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Unrestricted Adventure in Marrakesh: Delight in Your Free Day.

Morocco

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Casablanca Odyssey: Explore Casablanca with your driver

Morocco

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Journey of Colours: Roman Ruins of Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

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Coastal Beauty Awaits: Transfer from Marrakech to Enchanting Essaouira

Morocco

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Fes Unveiled: Unravel the Riches of Morocco's Ancient City

Fes

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Fez to Merzouga Desert - The Road to Serenity

Morocco

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Sands and Adventures: Exciting Desert Activities in Merzouga

Merzouga

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Essaouira Revealed: An Immersive Guided Experience of History and Heritage

Morocco

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A Taste of Tradition: Sharing Stories and Savory Delights at a Moroccan Home

Morocco

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Essaouira to Casablanca via Eljadida & Safi Coastal Route

Morocco

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

Hotel Reviews

Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

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

Authenticity & Character

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

Location

The view was wonderful and proximity to everything excellent

Staff

Service was exceptional

Cleanliness & Comfort

Place was clean, beds were cozy

Riad Fes Nass Zmane

Fes

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

Authenticity & Character

We had never seen a place like it before

Location

Walking distance to the Medina was key

Staff

Super friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

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

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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

Authenticity & Character

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

Location

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

Staff

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

Cleanliness & Comfort

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

Hotel Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery

Essaouira

Nice hotel, great location!

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

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

Authenticity & Character

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

Location

A quiet little town with all the trees out back

Staff

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

Cleanliness & Comfort

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

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

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

Authenticity & Character

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

Location

Medina access was key for us

Staff

They were helpful and friendly

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Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

Nice staff, great bed!

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Activity Reviews

Fes Unveiled: Unravel the Riches of Morocco's Ancient City

Fes

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

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Fez to Merzouga Desert - The Road to Serenity

Morocco

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

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Food

We loved tasting Moroccan food each day

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Sands and Adventures: Exciting Desert Activities in Merzouga

Merzouga

We went for a quad ride which was a hoot!

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

Rise with the Sun: A Majestic Hot Air Balloon Adventure over Marrakech

Marrakesh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hotel Reviews

Riad Mokhtar Tanger

Tangier

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

Authenticity & Character

A completely charming place

Location

Perfect for us.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great breakfasts too.

Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

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

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Riad Ghita

Fes

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

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Well organized and comfortable.

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Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

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

Authenticity & Character

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

Location

Staff

They were concerned for our every comfort and kind and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

The place was impeccably run.

Riad Le Pèlerin

Marrakech

A lovely well appointed Riad.

Authenticity & Character

The decor is terrific and the rooftop terrace charming too.

Location

Staff

Couldn't have been kinder.

Cleanliness & Comfort

perfect

Activity Reviews

Explore the Magic of Marrakesh: A Guided Tour

Marrakesh

Hanan was a remarkable guide in a great city.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

The best.

Transport

Ayoub Benalla made everything better for us.

Journey of Colours: Roman Ruins of Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

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

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Fes Unveiled: Unravel the Riches of Morocco's Ancient City

Fes

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

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A Taste of Tradition: Sharing Stories and Savory Delights at a Moroccan Home

Morocco

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

Food

The food was great, but the experience was awkward.

Transport

Fez to Merzouga Desert - The Road to Serenity

Morocco

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

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Yusef is exceptionally smart. The wait staff were great.

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Journey Through the Beauty: Skoura to Marrakech

Morocco

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

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