Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

This was a trip for the memory book. A big part of that was Karim, our tour driver extraordinaire. He was knowledgeable, flexible, resourceful and so in tune with anticipating our needs. On top of that, he had a smile that went to his eyes, a wicked sense of humor and a protective approach that supported us and made us feel safe. I have hearing issues and hearing aids but I had no trouble hearing Karim and understanding his English. I was wowed by the local guides we were given for tours in the medinas in Fez, Marrakech and Essaouira, plus the food tour and the Roman ruins tour in Volubilis. Karim and all the guides shared great stores about the sites and themselves and their lives in Morocco. It made for such a rich and deep experience. Truly a trip for the memories.

Original Travels’ team of professionals, level of organization as well as expertise in this field is unmatched. My husband and I felt incredibly secure and exceptionally taken care of during the booking process as well as during our trip in March 2023. Saïd exhibits nothing but professionalism and expertise as it relates to his business and care of his guests. Soufiane, our driver, not only safely transported us around the country of Morocco during our 12 days of travel, he also grew to feel much like family and treated us as such. Soufiane is an incredibly skilled driver and should be known as the best of the best. When it comes to making guests feel comfortable, welcome and worry free during their journeys, Soufiane is the finest. Soufiane is not only respected and beloved by his colleagues, friends and family, but by us as well. I would certainly recommend booking your Moroccan vacation with Original Travels, moreover, I would highly highly recommend requesting Soufiane as your driver during your travels.

Karim, our driver/guide, was terrific. He took care of us, making us feel welcome, safe, and informed. His English was excellent, which was essential because we don’t know Arabic or French. He handled arrangements with ease and a great attitude. I learned so much on this trip and had a great time. I wholeheartedly recommend KimKim, Original Travels and Karim!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

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Riad Salam Fes

Fes

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Inara Desert Camp

Marrakech

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Activity Reviews

A Journey Through History: Casablanca to Fez Passing Through Majestic Rabat

Morocco

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Casablanca Odyssey: Explore Casablanca with your driver

Morocco

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Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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

Fes

The tour was great but I was surprised that a significant part of the experience was a push to shop. I appreciated that our guide knew history and confidently guided ua through the medina maze.

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

Morocco

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Nice and welcoming!

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Day Trip to Volubilis & Meknes

Fes

Visit to Meknes wasn’t ideal because of extensive restoration projects. Volubilios was amazing!

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

Marrakesh

Our guide was excellent. He was engaging and informative, and he was mindful of our reactions and requests.

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Majorelle Gardens Guided Visit

Marrakesh

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Tasting Marrakesh: A Private Gastronomic Adventure

Marrakesh

Our guide — Hana? — was excellent. She was fun to hang out with and she introduced us to great food and fascinating culture. .

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The trip was well organized and our guide Yassine is awesome!!!! He always had good energy and was very accommodating . We got to see the real morocco and had insight into the culture. The trip was amazing and we will definitely use Kim Kim Torres again for our next vacation

Hotel Reviews

Hotel des Oudaias

Rabat

Great location ! Room a little sketchy

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Bathroom shower

Riad Hicham

Chefchaouen

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Palais Faraj Suites & Spa

Fès

The best one

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Merzouga Dunes Camps

Merzouga

Great glam ping! Staff was awesome

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Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

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Riad al Rimal

Marrakech

Although Marrakesh is a very bustling city this hotel is very difficult to find. location was good if you could find it. Bad sewer smell in our room which was difficult .the staff was nice and very helpful carrying are massive luggage

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Sewer smell

Activity Reviews

Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat

Morocco

Good introduction to morocco

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Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

We had the best pastries at the Kasbah

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Rabat to Chefchaouen

Morocco

Great walk to the mosque at the top of the hill

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Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

My favorite Blues City

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Morocco

We loved the Roman ruins! Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and awesome. And we love the monkeys along the way. Although I worried about them being overfed

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

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

Morocco

Long ride but worth it

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Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

L loved the cliffs and the Kasbah and the hike to the top.

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Fun town Square. Very active and invigorating. If you get a chance to get outside the Square and go tour around the five star hotels to see a more sophisticated Marrakesh

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From the moment Faisal, our driver, picked us up from the airport, we were always in capable hands. He took care of us and made us feel like family.
Every step of the way, Original Travels company took care of us and ensured we had an amazing experience. Said was always attentive and accessible. We communicated through What’s App with no problems.
I found KimKim from a NY Times review that rated the company very highly. They were not wrong.
The Riyadh’s that we stayed in were lovely. Highlights were luxury camping in the Sahara, Ait Ben Habdou, Essaouira and a Hammam. Our guide, Hanna, in Marakech was amazing. We learned so much.
Do not hesitate to book your travel to Morocco with KimKim and Original Travels. You will have a wonderful time.
Thank you to everyone who made this a memorable experience.
Naomi and Jason

I just got back from one of the best and most memorable trips I have been fortunate enough to experience! I was told Morocco needed to be done in depth, not just a couple of the big cities, and upon searching I found that a driver/guide and vehicle were essential. I contacted Under the Moroccon Sun using Kim Kim (amongst several other companies), and received a comprehensive response from Majid and Hassan very promptly. We worked together to create an itinerary, but after speaking to Hassan on the phone a few times I realized I should let him make suggestions, as he mentioned places and things I wasn't even aware of. The booking process was smooth, prices at par with what others were offering, but the customer service was exceptional!

We were picked up by our driver/guide Mohammad at the airport and we started off on our tour of Morocco.

This trip would not be half as good if it hadn't been for Mohammad. From the moment he picked us up till when we checked in for our flight back, Mohammad made sure every single aspect of our trip went smoothly, and that we were satisfied and happy on every step. Some excellent points below:

• Neat and clean car. Cleaned regularly, filled up regularly
• Eccellent driver! Followed road rules, made accommodations for weather and driving conditions
• stopped frequently and as needed for bathroom breaks/picture opportunities
• kept in touch with our accommodations to ensure a smooth arrival and exit process
• made excellent suggestions for lunch/dinner/coffee and made several accommodations for special needs
• figured out our quirks and acted accordingly
• helped us find bargains, took us to local and reasonable places
• educated us on Moroccon culture and history throughout the day, and pointed out places of interest we would have missed completely

Overall, this trip would not be possible without Hassan and Majid and their organizational skills. But it would be only half as good, if we had not lucked out with Mohammad.

Morocco is a BEAUTIFUL country. With so much diversity in topography and culture, one really needs to tour it in its entirety to fully comprehend and appreciate it.

We were lucky enough to do so, I feel like we didn't miss a single place of interest. And got to know the country and people thoroughly.
We started off with bigger cities, stayed in everything from a mountain casbah to a desert tent, ate everything from berber pizza to tagines...I couldn't have asked for more.

The Riads Hassan picked and booked for us were outstanding. Each location was different, each riad was unique, but every single one added to the trip experience.

Mohammad helped with luggage, check in, check out...basically facilitated us every step of the way.

I would HIGHLY recommend Under the Moroccon Sun, please tall to Hasan and Majid for planning purposes and please request Mohammad as your guide :)

I can go into great depth about the entire experience, but I feel like each experience is unique, and Hassan knows how to tailor these itineraries.

However I just want to say that a great guide and driver can make or break your trip, and Mohammad really was one of the best, most reliable, friendly, and responsible guides we had the good fortune of meeting.

I would like to thank Under the Moroccon Sun for creating for us a memorable, comfortable and exceptional trip, and thank Mohammad for the exceptional care he took of us every step of the way.

I would book again with them in a heartbeat!

Thank you to the whole team at Original Travels! Your hospitality is Morocco's strongest asset. Thank you, especially, to Karim for being an excellent driver! Karim, always aiming to please our demanding group, had a smile on his face always and a great can-do attitude! Thank you to Yassine for helping my mom with walking difficulties. She couldn't have gone without your help. Shoukran! Inshallah!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

Best croissants at the buffet of the trip.

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Just a western style hotel.

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Would prefer not to be on the side next to a night club.

Riad Ghita

Fes

Not a great hotel for foreigners, a they charge for bottle water and don't provide it otherwise. The room is a bit dark but ornately decorated.

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Riad Mokhtar Tanger

Tangier

Nice riad. Good location right outside the kasbah.

Activity Reviews

Wonders of Fes: Exploring the Medina in Half a Day

Fes

Not a huge fan of Mohammed, our guide. Seemed like he just took us to his vendors in the medina and we were too rushed.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Casablanca Odyssey: Explore Casablanca with your driver

Morocco

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

Morocco

One of the highlights

Food

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Guided tour of Tangier

Morocco

This was not a guided tour. We woke on our own. Company should not list it that way. The company should provide a list of safe and good restaurants in each city. Karim was great at thinking on his feet and making sure time was spent well. He was always available.

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We booked a 9-day trip to Morocco with stops at various points across the country. Our driver Aimad had adequate English and was polite and very considerate of our needs. However, I was unprepared for the long hours in the car and wish I had reduced the number of stops and stayed at least two days in fewer locations. We arrived in Casablanca at nearly 7 pm and were informed that we had a 4.5 hour drive to Chefchaouen, which we did not reach until 1 am and then had to hike through a series of twisting alleyways with our luggage to our riad. After a night’s sleep we had just a few hours to see the city and then got back in the car for another 4-hour drive to Fes. Two nights in Fes and then 7 hours to the desert camp. The rest of the trip was more one-night stays followed by long car rides.

My favorite part of the trip by far was the camel ride and over night stay in the tent camp. It was so peaceful and quiet with dark skies at night. I wished I had stayed two or three nights there.

Morocco is very different culture and worth a visit but it would be helpful if the tour planners would be clear about the driving distances between stops so travelers could make better decisions about how they want to spend their time.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Salam Fes

Fes

Stunning hotel once you get inside. Our room was comfortable but small, highly decorated and very clean. We stayed two nights and there was a loud party the second night and a spotlight shining through our window that kept us awake until early in the morning.

Authenticity & Character

The courtyards were beautifully decorated in the Moroccan style

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Small tent camp, peaceful and quiet, comfortable rooms and a wonderful staff. The food was excellent and the music under the stars was unforgettable

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

We arrived just after 1 am and had a long walk through twisting alleyways with our luggage. Our room was an odd L-shape but comfortable with a small bathroom. We had a nice breakfast the next day and then checked out.

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Lots of effort to get there for just one night

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Hotel Xaluca Dades

Boumalne

Our least favorite hotel. Our room was very small with one stone wall and then a crude texture on the other walls and ceiling that made it feel like a small cave. We spent the evening sitting in the lounge area because we couldn’t face sitting in our room. Breakfast was a very nice buffet where we could choose what we liked.

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Palais Sebban

Marrakech

Beautiful hotel with authentic Moroccan character. Very nice room with private terrace.

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Great location in old city

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Riad Perle D'Eau

Essaouira

Basic hotel but very clean and comfortable. Conveniently located in old city

Activity Reviews

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

Fes

Excellent guide. Would not have been able to make my way through the city without him.

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

Morocco

We had prepaid for this experience but noticed when we arrived it was not on our trip plan. The local tour operator hastily arranged it and we were met at our hotel by a father and his 18-yr-old son who escorted us to their home, which was walking distance through several long alleyways in the old city. Unfortunately the father spoke no English and had to leave immediately to get to his job so he didn’t stay for dinner. The mother also spoke no English and spent nearly the entire evening in the kitchen preparing a large meal. Most of the time we ate alone in the living/dining room of the home. We did enjoy some conversation with the son but it was not the experience we expected.

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Over the Middle Atlas to the Desert: Erfoud, Merzouga, Sahara

Morocco

The drive from Fes was more than 7 hours through mostly barren landscape and some small villages. I was surprised by the litter spread across miles of open land. Once we finally arrived in Merzouga another guide drove us by 4x4 to meet our camel guides. We climbed aboard and traveled an hour through amazing desert dunes to a high point where we dismounted to watch the sunset. We then traveled another hour and reached our camp with its comfortable tent cabins. We had a wonderful dinner followed by live music around a fire pit. It was dark and very peaceful and our best night of sleep in Morocco. I wish I had stayed more nights there.

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Alert travelers before they book that the drive from Fes is very long. Also not everyone will want to ride a camel for two hours — it will definitely leave you sore. We did have the option to travel by 4x4 after the halfway point.

Adrenaline-Pumping ATV Ride: Discovering the Dunes of Merzouga

Merzouga

This was another experience we had booked that was not in our plan when we arrived. It was okay but I much preferred the camel ride.

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

Morocco

Some beautiful views but another very long drive

Transfer to Marrakech via Roses Valley, Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

I could have easily skipped this part of the trip. The movie set tour is very touristy. Our guide through Ait Benhaddou was clearly bored and spoke softly so was hard to understand.

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

Marrakesh

We had a very rainy, cold day in Marrakech which colored my judgment of this city tour. Our guide spoke very good English having spent time in the US but was overly familiar, constantly touching my arm when he spoke to me. He also spent too much time telling personal stories about celebrities he had served as a guide for previously so I frequently had to interrupt him to ask a question. However it would be nearly impossible to tour Marrakech without a guide because the streets are a labyrinth. We did have a very nice lunch in a restaurant recommended by our guide and he took us to a large indoor shop to buy the souvenirs we were looking for.

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Majorelle Gardens Guided Visit

Marrakesh

Beautiful garden and not crowded because of the rain. Still enjoyable in spite of the wet conditions

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Coastal Beauty Awaits: Transfer from Marrakech to Enchanting Essaouira

Morocco

Another long drive with several stops for tourists sites, many of which felt like they are designed for tourists to buy local products. It was nice to see the ocean but since we had to drive back the next day to catch our flight it wasn’t worth all the time in the car.

Argan Oil Women's Cooperative

Morocco

Interesting but clearly set up for tourists.

Exceptional experience, spent a fabulous week touring in Morroco with Amnay. A perfect itinerary tailored to our preferences and adapted along the way. Amnay is a super nice guy and an easy person with whom to spend some time. Relaxed, kind, well travelled and extremely knowledgeable. As a well known Moroccan musician he is also welcomed at many of the stops along the way, adding something special for us visitors. Highly recommended! And the tour van was super spacious and new!

With Morocco Immersion the whole process from the start (enquiring about a trip, and Sharon putting together the itinerary) to the finish (a wonderfully varied and personalised plan made by Sharon, and put into practice with Amnay) was completely brilliantly. 110% we would do this again, and will be highly recommending Morocco Immersion to everyone. So many happy memories made from all the adventures and fun we had! Many many thanks to Morocco Immersions, and to Sharon and Amnay!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Nesma Suites & SPA

Medina, Marrakech

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Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

A beautiful Riad. The food (we had dinner and breakfasts here) was really amazing! The staff were all really friendly, and it was a very relaxing place to stay.

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Riad Azawad

Merzouga

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Tin Joseph

Ouarzazate

Lovely place to stay. The hotel is decorated beautifully, and every tiny detail is perfect! The owner Ahmad is so welcoming and the staff are really friendly. We had breakfast and dinner here and the food was really excellent. Great place to stay!

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Riad al Rimal

Marrakech

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Merzouga Dunes Camps

Merzouga

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Activity Reviews

Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ouarzazate

Morocco

It was a long drive, but with Amnay at the wheel it was a comfortable, informative and really enjoyable trip! We had plenty of stops for refreshments, to take in the views, and to visit the Taourirt Kasbah.

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Hiking the Road of 1000 Kasbahs

Morocco

We did about 18km of hiking with guide Bob in the Monkey Fingers Canyon and valley, and had a brilliant day. The scenery is so beautiful, it's hard to put it into words. Bob is a great guy, and we had a lot of fun!

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Dades Valley to Merzouga via Todgha Gorge & Tinghir

Morocco

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Tour of Desert Region

Merzouga

Loved this day! We visited the Dar Gnaoua musical cooperative first of all - the musicians and music were wonderful. Also tasted some camel milk and met some baby camels. Next we visited the market in Rissani and Amnay gave a tour, and we visited a spice stall. Learnt about the Berber Pizza and saw them being made. Then we had one at the Hotel Panorama for lunch - Amnay had arranged a vegetarian one especially. After this, we visited a fossil museum and had an interesting tour.

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Camel trek to your Camp

Merzouga

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Merzouga to Ouarzazate via Draa Valley

Morocco

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Mountain Biking in the Fint Oasis

Ouarzazate

We cycled about 18 miles to the Fint Oasis and back with Mustapha from Kedi Adventure. The bikes were really good. The scenery and route was beautiful, plus there is lots of filming that happens in the area - Gladiator 2 was filming whilst we were there! Had a half way stop for mint tea in a cafe and a walk along the river bed before cycling back. Mustapha is a great guide, really knowledgeable about the local area, and great company. We really enjoyed the cycle!

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Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

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We booked through KimKim after it was recommended by an acquaintance. The planning process was easy and seamless. The team was incredibly flexible and took all of our requests into account in putting the final itinerary together in just a few days. Our driver and guide -Abdelhadi - was absolutely amazing. He was knowledgeable and gave us enough information about the country and each location to be informative and even incorporated facts he knew our young children would be interested in. He was a very safe driver and really took into account our interests and preferences about how to plan out each day. He was always easy to get in touch with and on days when we had free time and we on our own, he frequently checked in on us to see if there was anything we needed. The highlights of our trip were definitely the Tiziri Camp in the Merzouga desert (and the camel ride in to camp during sunset, which turned out to be our kids’ favorite part of the entire trip), the drive over the Atlas mountains from Dades to Marrekesh, and the days we spent in Marrakesh. Tiziri In particular was phenomenal and some of the best food (and hosts) we had in the country. Most importantly, Abdelhadi was very patient and our kids really enjoyed spending time with him, and were sad to say goodbye to him as we left morocco. We would absolutely recommend KimKim and Abdelhadi to our friends.

We had a delightful week with Original Travels in Morocco. Recommendations from Said and Abdellah were spot on and we got the most out of our time there!

Hotel Reviews

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

The crew here at Tiziri camp were so hospitable! We learned about the Amazigh/Berber people and about the desert geology too! My teens were delighted to meet other kids and go star gazing together!

Authenticity & Character

charming hosts, shared with us stories about the desert and the people who originally occupied the land

Location

Remote enough... but not too far from civilization.

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Music at the fireside!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Eco friendly lodge, warming blankets (the Sahara is cold in February!)

Riad Salam Fes

Fes

The most beautiful hotel we stayed at -- although it's a competition with the Palais Sebban for my kids. Such a lush, gentle way of living, truly the highlight of our trip!

Authenticity & Character

the extensively renovated and adjoined riads that made up Riad Salam Fez were so beautiful and ornate. The fountains, the tile work, the woodwork, the furniture, the lighting, and the retractable roof!!

Location

In the medina -- but not too far from the road!

Staff

We had very friendly and helpful wait staff and concierge/front desk staff who made us feel welcome and part of their "family!"

Cleanliness & Comfort

Breakfast, tea, dinner, all super high quality and prepared with care. The rooms were clean and comfortable and they had babuches for us to wear as well!!

Kasbah Titrit

Ait Ben Haddou

The artwork was exciting, the setting picturesque and dramatic. The food and staff were magnificent. Best hotel meal of the trip -- the plates just kept coming and everything was more beautiful, fragrant, and delicious than the last!

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A little remote -- but the kids got to play some soccer with the local talent

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Palais Sebban

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

right around the corner from the authentic local hammam, and the staff at Palais Sebban told us how to use it!

Location

Great location just inside the medina, a short walk from the J'ma el Fna

Staff

The most accommodating, friendly staff -- they really made us feel like family.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms were so beautiful, the different terraces, lounges, and patios were so lovely and comfortable. Blankets to curl up with and read a book on a sofa with the fountains sound playing in your ears!

Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

First night in Morocco -- comfortable bed to sleep in, very pleasant breakfast buffet. Close to the medina for a brief wander.

Location

Casablanca is such a big city, this was a fairly safe neighborhood to walk off our jet lag.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Best bed!

Activity Reviews

Tasting Marrakesh: A Private Gastronomic Adventure

Marrakesh

We definitely left our comfort zone on this one!! We had been in Morocco for 9 nights already and thought we had tasted everything -- boy were we wrong! From street vendor pomegranate juice to Harira on the street corner, spicy tea in the J'ma el Fna and a trip to every souk (olives, pastries, candied nuts, the butcher souk) I think we did it all! Be sure to see where the bread is being baked, the subterranean oven where the lambs are roasted, and the Tanjia as well as the Tajine. We enjoyed Chebakia, the best donuts (Sfinges) in Marrakesh, and dates, dates, and more tasty dates!

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Over the Middle Atlas to the Desert: Erfoud, Merzouga, Sahara

Morocco

We rode camels across the dunes and took photographs in the sunset. We made memories and experienced something very different from our daily lives. We got a window into the lives of people just like us, who live in a place very different from where we live.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

We spoke with the staff -- the camels were well cared for, rested and appeared healthy. They are managed by a local Berber family and help maintain the sustainability of the camp experience

Transport

It's a camel -- this is what you get! You're really far off the ground!

Yassine did a wonderful job putting together our vacation to Morocco. Our driver, Said, who was with us for the duration was warm, friendly, courteous, thoughtful and made our trip so enjoyable and smooth. An awesome guy! Our two local tour guides in Fes and Marrakech (Mustafa and Abdul, respectively) were fantastic and knowledgeable. The riads that Yassine booked us into were magnificent…one more amazing than the next. The overnight luxury camping in the Sahara Desert was perfect and once-in-a-lifetime special. A fabulous trip from start to finish!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Mazar Fes

Fes

Amazingly beautiful Riad in the Medina. Nicest staff ever! Delicious breakfast.

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Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

A gorgeous Riad. Modern yet authentically Moroccan. Spectacular room. Fantastic breakfast. Wonderful staff.

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Luxury Camp Chebbi

Merzouga

An amazing experience. The camel ride in and 4x4 ride out were amazing! Our tent was spectacular…plush bed, heater, wifi, usb port, electric lights, heater, toilet, hot water in the shower. Welcome tea and snacks. A fantastic dinner and breakfast. Very friendly staff. Live Berber music by the fire at night. A 10 out of 10 experience!

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Caravane

Ouarzazate

This riad is super special. One of the nicest overnights we’ve had anywhere. A beautiful place with carefully curated artwork everywhere. Relaxing rooftop lounge, pool, common areas. Super friendly staff. Delicious breakfast. Highly recommended!

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Riad Bab Firdaus

Marrakesh

A stunning Riad in the heart of the Marrakech Medina. Very fancy and authentic. White glove treatment from the staff. Welcome tea and snacks, the choice of essential oil scents for our pillows, very spacious room, fantastic toiletries. Super friendly and helpful staff. We also enjoyed excellent spa treatments at their spa.

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Activity Reviews

Exploring the Imperial City and Medieval Medina of Fez

Fes

Mustafa was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide. Very friendly and attentive. We loved our day with him.

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Overnight in the Sahara Desert

Morocco

Excellent all around. Camel ride was over an hour and stunning. Welcome tea and snacks. Tents are amazing and plush…comfy beds and bedding, wifi, usb ports, electricity, heater, beautiful marble sink, toilet, hot water shower. Delicious dinner and breakfast. The staff was wonderful. Fantastic live Berber music around the fire at night.

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Exploring the Medina and Historical Sites Of Marrakesh

Marrakesh

Our guide, Abdul, was really warm and knowledgeable and we had an awesome day with him. We feel like we really got to see all the highlights of Marrakech with him and he made sure we had a fantastic day.

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Hammam Visit: Traditional Body Scrub

Morocco

We didn’t know what to expect and it was really great.

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We just completed a 9 day trip to Morocco and Ali helped us plan our adventure! He was great in changing the itinerary to fit our needs and responded quickly to any enquiries. We started and ended our trip in Marrakesh and honestly wish we had stayed with the original itinerary and ended in Casablanca in order to have visited Fes and Chefchaouen.
The highlight of the trip was the two nights in the Sahara Desert! The camel ride out (optional) was amazing and we were able to enjoy the beautiful sunset. The view of the starry skies will also never be forgotten! The trip was a nice balance of city and off the beaten path. The food is not very varied so be ready to have a lot of tajines and egg omelets! Finally Samir our driver made all the difference! He was very responsive to all our needs. He was able to answer questions honestly about the areas travelled and had great advice on what to do in all the areas visited. Thank you for the once in a lifetime trip!

We had an exceptional time in Morocco with our new friend Mohammed, our driver guide from Original Travel. He was very friendly, helpful, and informative - and my wife and I both feel as if we gained a new friend! I cannot recommend him highly enough as someone to take you on a remarkable journey through a beautiful country. To see Fes, the Sahara, Ait Ben Haddou, and Marrakech in 7 days is no small feat, and I don't think it would have been possible without the great attention to detail, focus, and dedication that Mohammed and Original Travel showed us. Thank you, we hope to visit again!

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Absolutely incredible experience! Great staff, delicious food, and an incredible musical performance by the team. We will be booking our stay with them again when we visit.

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Tasting Marrakesh: A Private Gastronomic Adventure

Marrakesh

Hanan was a delightful tour guide who gave us a phenomenal and delicious experience!

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Wonders of Fes: Exploring the Medina in Half a Day

Fes

Beautiful experience to see Fes, however our tour guide took us into some uncomfortable situations where we were 1-on-1 with various store owners looking to understandably sell their wares to us. He initially told us that we should buy from the pottery co-op that we visited first, but then 5 different times were we put into situations where we had to either decline after a 1-on-1 walkthrough of how their products are made, followed by a lot of haggling, or we just caved in and bought something. Again, we fully understand as tourists that there is a need to support the economy, however we did not anticipate that we would be put in so many uncomfortable 1-on-1 situations throughout the day trip. By the end, we wished we were in a bigger group, which is not ideal.

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Absolutely fantastic trip! We loved our experience visiting the northern parts of Morocco and the imperial cities. Every place we visited was incredible--Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakech. Our driver Abdellatif was very friendly and accommodating to our requests. He provided us with a lot of information about Morocco and its people and culture while we drove. We also had two outstanding guides showing us around Fes (Abdullah, nickname "Banana") and Marrakech (Hassan). In Fes, Abdullah customized our itinerary per our requests, and made sure to give us plenty of time to visit all of the sights and monuments that we were most excited to see. Hassan was very funny, knowledgeable, and witty during our tour of Marrakech. He told us so much about the Moroccan culture and shared many stories about the famous monuments we were seeing.

The hotels where we stayed in Chefchaouen, Fes, and Marrakech were absolutely incredible! We stayed in Dar Jasmine in Chefchaouen, Riad Fes in Fes, and La Maison Arabe in Marrakech. What amazing experiences. We felt like we were staying in palaces, and we definitely got a flavor of the local art, decorations, and culture at each place.

When we were planning the tour, both Abdellah and Said from Original Travels were very helpful and responsive. They gave us good advice about which cities to visit, and they customized our overall itinerary per our requests. Said also rearranged our entire itinerary after we decided to fly into Tangier rather than into Casablanca.

Thank you to Original Travels, as well as to our driver Abdellatif and our tour guides Abdullah (Banana) and Hassan. They made our trip to Morocco truly an unforgettable experience.

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Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

Beautiful views of the Blue Pearl of Chefchaouen. No need to visit the Spanish Mosque, because you get even better views from the accommodation.

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Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

Fès

Incredibly decorated, simply beautiful Riad right in the heart of the old medina of Fes! Rooftop terrace bar with panoramic views of Fes.

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La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

Beautiful historic hotel, wonderfully decorated, outdoor dining right next to their pool! Great location as well.

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Wonders of Fes: Exploring the Medina in Half a Day

Fes

Our tour guide, Abdullah (nickname Banana) was fantastic!

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Exploring Marrakech's Wonders: A Family-Friendly Guided Tour & a Special Visit to the Tomb of Imam Al Jazuli´

Marrakesh

Our tour guide, Hassan, was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, funny, witty.

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My niece and I took this trip together to Morocco and it was absolutely amazing. Our driver, Hamza, was outstanding and really made the trip extra special. He is a wonderful man, and he made everything so easy. He made us feel very safe. We hope to travel with him again! All the guides were great with excellent English. Mustafa was especially good and made our day in Fes a really enjoyable one. Riads were also wonderful, especially Chez Pierre.

We had an amazing time. I had to arrive late due to unforeseen circumstances but has some was very accommodating to help me come up with a plan to join the tour late. Our driver, Hamza, became our friend throughout the trip and was there whenever we needed him. He also provided great recommendations for food and drink. He really made the trip what it was and represented Morocco so well. We’ve already discussed coming back and having him as our driver again! We also had a private guide, Mustafa, who took us through Fez. We saw so many things that we wouldn’t have seen on our own and learned so much about the town from him because he grew up there. Will recommend doing a Morocco trip this way to anyone. It was amazing and hope to return some day.

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Exploring the Imperial City and Medieval Medina of Fez

Fes

This was a very very interesting and diverse city. There were some amazing architectural sights, great shopping, and cool history.

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We had an amazing bean soup recommended by our guide

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Mustafa was very knowledgeable about the area

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The trip Sharon organized for us was perfect. Each day was filled with adventure while being relaxing, the pace reminding you to enjoy the moment and the people around you. My sister-in-law and I laughed ourselves to tears multiple times a day and learned to take our rest with a cup of mint tea. Our tour manager, Rafqik, definitely made the trip an adventure and helped us feel at home wherever we went. Those who were our local guides along the way became fast friends, too.

So many experiences stand out in my memory it's hard to select a favorite - the adventure of exploring the Medina of Fes with Siad; seeing the Roman ruins of Volubilis on a partially cloudy day with momentary rain (beautiful pictures); being cold in the Sahara desert as we watched the sunset and then later the sunrise; all the stairs in the riads; the movement and energy of Marrakesh; the beauty of the Atlas mountains (seeing a snowstorm in the Atlas mountains); Chefchaoeun; watching sunset on the beach in Essaouira; the calls to prayer throughout the day; and the cats. And so much more! Every picture we took seemed to turn out perfectly - Morocco is a photogenic country. Reflecting back, considering how relaxed our pace was (compared to our normal lives), Angela and I are amazed at how much we saw and experienced. We both feel like the trip was perfectly designed for us and we look forward to returning to Morocco in the future.

Overall, we didn't feel like tourists exploring a country, we felt like we were on a road trip with a friend to visit other friends across Morocco. I remember as we near Marrakesh and saw more foreign tourists, we felt out of place (it felt too touristy lol). Being Angela and my first international adventure together, I'm so grateful that we came across Morocco Immersion (via KimKim). Had we tried to plan the trip ourselves, it would pale in comparison to what we did get to experience.

Considering the fun we had on the private tour, I'm sure the small group tours will be just as much fun, perhaps even more.

This trip to Morocco was honestly the stuff of dreams! The planning stage was so smooth and easy, despite the COVID pandemic delaying our trip by a year. Our trip specialist, Megan, could not have been more gracious and professional.
All of the accommodations, meals, and excursions provided were excellent. Our guide, Mohamed Mehrich and our driver, Brahim Bader, were patient, flexible, good-humored, and professional to a fault. We never once felt unsafe, and the two of them went to extraordinary lengths to take care of us and our belongings.
We had a number of local tour guides, all of whom were incredibly well-informed, gracious, and utterly delightful. Hamid in Volubilis, Kamal in Fes, and Mohammed in Marrakesh were particularly pleasant to work with.
I will contact Megan and Kimkim immediately if I ever have the opportunity to return to Morocco. This country is pure magic!

We didn't give Kimkim much time to organise our trip but they managed to pull off an awesome experience for us. Hassan, did a fantastic job accommodating out travel requirements and Hammid our driver was the best from start to finish. His knowledge, generosity and kindness left us feeling more than satisfied with our trip and very humbled to have experienced this trip with him . Our guide in Fes, Fatima was a real delight and her knowledge was outstanding - congratulations to her for being the youngest female guide in your team. The accommodation at each place was amazing - special mention to Chez Pierre Gorges Du Dades - our favourite although the Glamping in Sahara was a close second.
We will definitely recommend and hopefully use Kimkim again. Thank you, Shukran .....Yallah Yallah