Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

Our trip to Morocco was pretty amazing, partly because the country itself is so amazing, and partly because Sharon, KimKim, and the team at Morocco Immersion Tours pretty much thought of everything to make it really special.

When we first spoke to Sharon, we told her that we'd booked a flight to Marrakech and intended to spend the first four days there -- and that we'd like her help with the rest of our 11-day trip. I think we said something like, "Here's our budget. How about a little time in the mountains, a little time in the desert, a couple of days in Fes, and then we fly back to the States from Riad?" And, with only that input, Sharon put together a draft of an itinerary that was based on our preferences, and filled with fun and interesting places to eat, stop, tour, learn, meet crafts people, hear music, and enjoy excellent accommodations along the way.

To say that the itinerary was very detailed and very complete makes it sound boring, but the detail was very reassuring (i.e., someone is actually thinking of EVERYTHING), and the way it was written got us even more excited about the trip than we already were.

Key to the success of our trip was our driver, Rachid, who was not only a great driver, but also a great person: warm, funny, likable, knowledgeable, and ready to help us with anything we needed on a day-to-day basis. He was our driver, our guide, our translator, our photographer (because sometimes our "selfies" aren't as good as they could be), our cultural tutor, and more. It was a real pleasure to spend time with him.

We are new to new having someone else plan a vacation for us and drive us around, because we usually do it ourselves. We thought Morocco might be the place to get some help from the experts because there is so much to see and do, we could use help prioritizing -- and not only do we not speak Arabic and Berber, we can't even read the alphabets!

This was truly an amazing experience from beginning to end. Sharon and Rachid took all the work and anxiety out of everything, and gave us the luxury of just being able to relax, experience, and enjoy!

It was so easy planning a trip with Hakim, he managed to organize our trip very quickly and thoroughly. It took the stress and time out of planning it myself. Very helpful to have a tour company who knows the country and to organize all the main highlights, accommodations, tours etc. It was also very nice to have a personal driver for all the long drives who knew where to stop to eat and visit.

The trip planning was terrific. Some minor suggestions:

Would have been nice to know it was Ramadan when we were planning the trip.
Car should have been prepared with water for us

Riads were fantastic! Our driver, Soukayna went above and beyond. Like traveling with a friend. Guides were all great. Everyone was very timely.

Great trip. All guides were amazing. Climbed to the top of Mt Toukbal. Kimkim was really spot on. Amazing customer service
Aladean

Kim Kim & MOBT did an AMAZING JOB of planning & organizing a fabulous trip. The entire trip, from planning, to execution, to all the experiences couldn't have been easier or more perfect!

The best part was our driver, Yassine. He was knowledgeable, friendly, professional, & fun! When we had Yassine around we always felt well taken care of and safe. We felt like he was our security blanket & like a good security blanket - it is always there when you need it! The day/night we did the desert camel ride/Bedouin tents we joked that we didn't want Yassine to leave us because we knew he would always take care of us in the best way. He smoothed over our different activities as we had the language barrier in some places & he just made it all work without any stress for us! He went above and beyond every step of the way. If I could give him 500 Stars I would!!!!

We had 2 scheduled tours with Hassan in Marrakech & Mustafa in Fez - and both were outstanding! Both gentlemen were knowledgeable, friendly & fun. They expertly guided us through the respective medina's & brought the country to life for us. Also providing recommendations and making reservations as needed.

The whole process from first planning the trip to the execution was great!! Yassine from MOBT was amazing & flexible, helping me to dial in the perfect bucket list trip!

I am not sure I can travel anymore without a "Yassine Driver" - you definitely get spoiled! I will use Kim Kim for as many future trips as I can. Every piece of it was phenomenal!!

Hakim and the kimkim team did a great job in organizing our trip to Morocco. They took the time to understand what my wife, daughter, and I were looking for on our trip and planned exactly what we wanted.

We started off with two days in Fes which included a six hour tour of the medina and surrounding areas of the city. Our guide gave us a brief history of Fes and he also gave us some great insight into the Muslim religion and Ramadan. We stayed at a riad in the medina with a beautiful courtyard and very comfortable rooms. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

From Fes, we drove south to Merzouga which is a small town in the Sahara Desert. From Merzouga we took a camelback ride through the desert sand dunes to a campsite about an hour away. We spent the night in a luxury camp with a fantastic dinner and breakfast. We also took in the sunset and sunrise from the dunes. This excursion out to the desert would turn out to be the highlight of our trip.

After breakfast in the desert camp, we rode the camels back to Merzouga and continued westward towards Marrakech. We made several stops along the way to see some beautiful gorges, the film town of Ouarzazate, and an overnight stop at Ait Benhaddou. I must mention that we were traveling just the three of us in a very comfortable SUV and our driver was excellent. He would explain to us the various sites along the way.

Marrakech was our final stop, and the city did not disappoint. Our stay included a food tour, a three hour tour of the medina, and a Hammam experience. We also spent a day in the Atlas Mountains hiking and having lunch with a Berber family. The Dar (hotel) was fantastic, again with very comfortable rooms and excellent staff.

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Morocco. Hakim was always responsive to our questions leading up to the trip and he did an amazing job in booking first rate hotels (riad/dar), and in organizing tours and other events for us. Hakim was in touch with us throughout the trip to make sure everything was going according to plan. My family highly recommends the kimkim team, especially Hakim, for a unique experience in Morocco.

This trip to Morocco was everything I had wished for and more. Kimkim made it easy to set up an itinerary, book amazing riads, and set up transportation to see all the highlights that we wanted. Abdellatif and Saïd were very responsive and helpful with some last minute edits and additional activities.
All the accommodation we stayed at was stunning, clean, and welcoming. I especially loved Dar Rihana in the Dades Valley and our riad in Marrakech, Riad Pachavana. Each had a pool and scenic views from the balcony. The Tiziri Luxury camp, camel rides, and Berber experience was so special. Our stay in the Sahara desert was such an unforgettable experience. We loved learning more about the Berber culture, singing, and getting to meet those who live or have lived as nomads. We felt so safe and welcome throughout our journey through Morocco.
We can't say enough praise for our driver Samir! The real MVP of the trip! He not only was a safe, reliable driver, but a great companion to have on our 10 day road trip. He had amazing suggestions for restaurants and was so helpful at coordinating with Saïd some last minute changes to our itinerary. We couldn't have had such a smooth and successful trip without him.
We can only say we wish we had more time in Morocco! We are so grateful to everyone who made this trip such a wonderful experience.

Karim was an amazing guide. He explains the journey in detailed with patience and takes care of our safety. The journey has been great! Especially love the blue city, ride w camels to Sahara desert. Another guide Ali that brought us through Skoura was amazing. It was an educational session for us about the Kasbah. Another guide Abdel was really friendly and warm in Marrakesh. Overall it was a wonderful tour. Thank you for the enjoyable holiday!

Our Driver Karim was amazing. He is experienced, kind, and friendly. His eagerness to please and his intuition to read our every need was truly mind blowing. His mission was to give us the very best Moroccan experience….and he succeeded. We had the best vacation ever. The Moroccan people are kind and greet you with open arms. I have never felt so welcomed. All the sites we visited and experiences we had made for an unforgettable vacation of a lifetime.

Trip of a lifetime! Our driver and contacts were amazing and not a detail was dropped. Will definitely book with them again! Make sure to add the Sahara Desert to your itinerary.

Our guide Youssef was amazing!!! He was extremely informative about our trip route, coordinated various cultural experiences, gave us tremendous insight about Moroccan culture, history, and its people. He engaged us during the entire trip, including many long drives as we did the clockwise route. He also went above and beyond expectations in bringing us to late dinners and picking us up afterwards. He ensured our safety throughout the entire trip and we felt very comfortable with him. I would highly recommend him to anyone exploring Morocco!

Activity Reviews

Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

Highly recommend that everyone explore this city. It's well worth the drive. We originally reserved a hotel outside the Medina and Youssef brought us to a much better hotel in the heart of the city, which contributed to an amazing experience.

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Guided Tour of Volubilis

Volubilis

We enjoyed the tour guide and learning about the place.

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Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

Our local tour guide didn't give us as much insight as we thought we would get from the Medina and seemed more interested in taking us to shops, where we felt pressured to buy something. I would have enjoyed more cultural and historical information.

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Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Mildelt – Errachidia – Merzouga ( 7 Hours Drive).

Morocco

Long drive but Youssef kept us engaged.

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Camel trek to your camp

Merzouga

We didn't have a camel trek to our camp. However, we booked Kam Kam dunes and our hotel accommodation included a sunset camel trek.

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Erg Chebbi – Tinejdad – Todra Gorges – Tinerir – Dades Gorge( 4 Hours)

Morocco

Drive was fine.

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Dades Gorge – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Telouet – Marrakech ( 5 Hour Drive)

Morocco

Very very pretty drive. Loved the views.

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Marrakech – Visit Of The City ( No Drive).

Morocco

Our tour guide Chama was amazing! She was extremely informative and provided us with tremendous insight about Marrakech. She was very passionate and engaging. Highly recommend her.

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Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

We already rated this on Abdul's trip advisor site. Highly recommend him!!

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Don’t look any further for a travel advisor. Kim Kim and their Moroccan partner, Moroccan Immersion Tours with Shannon was fantastic. We saw so much and had an amazing driver Sallam who took such good care of us. Hassan in Marrakech provided us with a 1/2 day. He was fantastic and so great with our high functioning spectrum child. Sied in Fes has an encyclopedic sized knowledge. Our accommodate were wonderful.Shannon and Kim Kim listened to what we wanted and they delivered. We felt so safe, this is an amazing country— would it hesitate to return.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Dar Justo

Marrakech

Would return I. A heartbeat. This is a quiet and comfortable Riad with an amazing breakfast in the Medina. Loved our stay.

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Stunning and tranquil

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I’m the Medina. Easy to navigate to and quiet too.

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Efficient

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Everything was perfect

Merzouga Dunes Camps

Merzouga

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Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

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Riad Al Makan

Fès

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Hilton Garden Inn Casablanca Sud

Casablanca

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Hassan was fantastic and helped us understand life in the Medina. Learned so much

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

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Overall it was a wonderful journey of beauty and discovery. Our driver/guide Faysel was knowledgeable and friendly. His English was clear and easily understandable. He was also a great driver and we always felt safe with him behind the wheel. His understanding of his country and his culture was broad and passionate. He was always on time to pick us up and happy to see us. We loved the Atlas Mountains and the Tiziri Luxury Camp in the Sahara which was a true highlight for us. Learning about the Berber people was enlightening. the food was great, the tents much more comfortable than expected, and the music made at night by a campfire by camp staff was moving and rousing. Fez and Marrakesh are a must-see but prepare yourself for a cadre of aggressive salespeople in the streets. I think the city we enjoyed the most was the seaside town of Essaouira. It runs on a much mellower vibe. The merchants are much less aggressive and the prices of goods are much lower than in Fez and Marrakesh. Overall it was a wonderful adventure and we are the better for it.

My husband and I picked Morocco fairly randomly for our honeymoon. We knew we wanted a true adventure - somewhere completely unfamiliar to us and truly immersive. Neither of us knew much about Morocco, and the KimKim sample itineraries looked intriguing - so we went for it! Best decision EVER. Morocco is beautiful in every sense of the word. The landscape is diverse - mountains, desert, ocean, etc, the people are so kind and welcoming, and the culture is incredibly vibrant. There is a wonderful mix of old and new - centuries-old medinas are blocks away from brand new shopping districts. And the FOOD - absolutely incredible! There are so many flavor combinations and methods of cooking that we had never experienced before, and it is clear that Moroccan food relies heavily on fresh, seasonal ingredients and traditional spice mixtures.

Planning the trip was a breeze, as usual. Our trip planner Yassine was responsive, knowledgeable, and definitely took all of our input into consideration. Our trip also happened to fall during Ramadan, and Yassine was a huge help in prepping us for that. Every experience went smoothly, all of our travel between cities and experiences was prompt and easy, and our accomodations were all lovely, clean, and felt safe.

Going to another country where you don't speak the language, are completely unfamiliar with the culture and geography, and have no idea what to expect, sounds daunting and overwhelming. But with KimKim it was easily the best trip of my life, and it is an experience I will remember forever.

Activity Review

Hammam Visit: Traditional Body Scrub

Morocco

I have never experienced anything like this but it was incredible! I felt slightly apprehensive going in, but ultimately I really enjoyed it! I have never felt so exfoliated in my life! Despite a significant language barrier, everyone was very friendly and made sure to treat me like any other guest! I do wish we had been given a better idea of what to expect. It was a great experience, but definitely not quite what I was expecting.

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TBH I was wary of Kimkim until I actually spoke to Sharon and wish I had made that move earlier. I am used to more convo than tech in planning a trip but all was fine.
More driver than guide I would say, Yassine was charming, great driver, calm and efficient. He was always on time and smiley and we enjoyed his company - a really good person. Tough gig as we did a lot of miles every day in order to get out to the Big Dunes and he was fasting so must have been hard and he was understandably keen to get to our destinations for sundown.
The highlights were many and varied but Big Dunes was a big hit, the southern side journey back to Ouzarzete was stunning, lunch by the road sides, Berber pizza and the small souk in Rissani, our lovely last Rhiad was an oasis after the long drives and the must see of Jardin Majorelle is magical. Lower lights - we were sad not to hike or walk in the monkeys fingers (not sure why we didn’t) and whilst the Kzr in Boumain Dades was excellent, I was a bit frustrated by the carpet showroom. I wouldn’t stay in Ouzarzete if you don’t have to - the Khasbar is empty and a bit too spotless relative to those still occupied and we did see a lot of them!
All in all we were happy, loved Morocco, certainly would go again and would use Morocco Immersion but more likely would fly in and out of different cities.
The boys said they felt they’d been away for 2 weeks, not 5.5 days, and seen loads.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Nesma Suites & SPA

Medina, Marrakech

Great location as first stop to see Marrakech. Staff were friendly and v helpful. Pretty Rhiad and nice cool pool and comfy sun beds. Breakfast was great. Would stay again.

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Wasn’t too spotless - felt more traditional

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Merzouga Dunes Camps

Merzouga

Dinner was v good. Breakfast felt v much like “ the morning after the night before”.

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A bit modern and not traditional although not sure how to improve if want comfort.

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A bit laid back and casual

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Merzouga to Ouarzazate via Draa Valley

Morocco

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This was the first time for my sister and I to Morocco. We learnt ALOT about berber culture and history from our driver-guide Karim who is truly the best out there.

Blessed to have Karim who was also attentive and caring like a friend. He was understanding, and patient with us every step of the way. We were intensely curious about Karim's background as he was raised with a nomadic family in the Atlas mountains. He openly shared his life, his family, and his goals with us, and took us to see people and places we would have never discovered on our own. After two weeks in Morocco, we felt sad to leave Karim, our new friend. We could not have hoped for a better experience in this country so rich in history and tradition. I cannot emphasize enough that you will be in great hands if you turn over your trip planning to Abdellah and Karim. They are absolutely the best. We will be forever grateful to them for sharing their country with us.”

Thank you Karim! Hope to hear more from your knowledge on Morocco and berber history and culture again in the future.

My mother and I booked through Kim Kim to travel to Morocco together and we are beyond grateful for all of Kim Kim’s service! We had such an adventure and it was truly a trip of a lifetime! My mother and I adore driving and seeing new landscapes so our tour was perfect because it included 3 days of traveling by car through the Atlas Mountains and Moroccan dry lands and desert! *if you get carsick easily however, this trip itinerary is not for you haha, but if you enjoy winding roads you NEED to visit Morocco! KimKim booked us excellent accommodations, they were comfortable, clean and welcoming, and perfect places to rest after a day of exploring and recharge for the next day. KimKim always responded promptly to any of our questions and the customer service overall was good. Thank you KimKim for everything! We will be sure to return to Morocco!

This trip was absolutely amazing. My friends and I had the best time and we learned so much. Having a private driver was key to a wonderful, personalized experience and Samir took great care of us. I would definitely recommend KimKim to friends and family and I hope to be able to book with them again!

Hotel Reviews

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Staying at Tiziri Camp was such a unique and fun experience. We absolutely loved staying in the desert, riding camels, watching the sun rise, learning about Berber culture around the firepit, and riding ATVs. The staff was so friendly and helpful and the food was some of the best we had on the whole trip. I recommend this experience for anyone thinking about going to the Sahara!

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Everyone was very friendly and helpful.

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Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

The location of Dar Mounir was great and close to the square. Unfortunately, we were only in Chefchaouen for one night, but if we had been able to stay longer, we would have been happy to stay here longer!

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Riad Ghita

Fes

This Riad was absolutely beautiful and very comfortable. The staff was very welcoming and we loved our visit here!

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

We loved staying at Dar Rihana! The staff was so friendly and helpful when we had a mishap with our tour. The food here was delicious (I recommend the strawberry juice) and the views on the terrace of the garden are absolutely beautiful. They also provided us with the best welcome tea of our trip. We wish we could have stayed here longer than just one night!

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Riad Pachavana

Marrakech

Riad Pachavana was in a great location in Marrakech. About a 10-15min walk to the main square and not too noisy at night. The inside of the riad was beautiful and the staff was so friendly and welcoming. We made some great friends here.

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Activity Reviews

Dine with a local family

Morocco

This was one of our favorite experiences of the whole trip. The Aloui family treated us so well and the food was amazing. We had so much fun dancing, getting henna, drinking tea, and chatting. Would definitely recommend getting dinner with a local family!

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Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

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Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

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Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes

Fes

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It was not made clear to us what exactly we would be seeing that day. There were some things we would have liked to have skipped to make time for other sites. It also lasted a full day so we didn't have much time to explore on our own.

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Samir was amazing, as always!

Desert Adventures around Merzouga

Merzouga

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Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges

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Hiking and local family lunch in Dades valley

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Transfer to Marrakech via Roses Valley, Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

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Day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira

Marrakesh

Essaouira was beautiful and we are so glad that we were able to include this is the trip. I was nice to see the coast and experience a smaller city.

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We had an absolute blast during our 5 days in Morocco, thanks to Hakim's excellent planning and our driver Rachid's knowledge, humor, and wonderful personality! All of our requests were met in the planning process (locations, extra pit stops, tours & dietary restrictions) and the Riads & Hotels that were picked were absolutely stunning, centrally located and exactly what we our travel weary bodies needed. We did both a food tour & guided city walk through Marrakesh, both of which were expertly conducted by our local tour guides and we walked away incredibly full (food tour) and absolutely amazed at the history & culture of Marrakesh/Morocco (guided tour). It is definingly extremely helpful having someone walk you through your first day at the Souk in Marrakesh!
We truly enjoyed our experience and can't wait to come back!

Hotel Reviews

Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

Absolutely stunning locations, once you get up all of the front steps you have an incredible view of Chefchaouen. Room was beautiful and had everything we needed for our 1 night stop.

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Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

Once you find the hotel (a little difficult, but everything is a touch hard to find when you've never been before) it's a beautiful little oasis in Rabat. Staff was very helpful, breakfast was delicious and dinner at their sister Riad was delightful!

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Riad Chergui

Marrakech

Stunning Riad with good sized rooms, great staff & a beautiful pool right in the courtyard! We stayed 2 nights and had a wonderful time - it was a nice, tranquil atmosphere, which was especially lovely after the busyness of Marrakech!

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Transfer from Rabat to Marrakech

Morocco

Our driver Rachid took us on a quick tour of Casablanca since we were driving from Rabat to Marrakech and didn't want to drive right passed without a little stop. He made sure we had time to visit Hassan II Mosque & take a tour, as well as drive us around the city. It was a perfect stop on our 3.5hr journey!

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Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

Our food tour was delicious! We tried plenty of food we would have never thought to try on our own - our guide was extremely knowledgeable and was very accommodating of my dietary restrictions, making sure we added an extra stop so I could experience more options.

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Guided Tour in Marrakech

Morocco

Definitely in the top 5 of our experience in Morocco - our tour guide was so knowledgeable, and did an amazing job of giving us the history, background and cultural significance of so many spots throughout Marrakech. The 3 hours flew by and we both walked away with a lot more knowledge of Morocco/Marrakech because of this tour!

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The best time in Morocco!
We were two families - 4 adults and 5 kids (age 8-16). Said and Ali helped organize the trip starting in Tangier to Blue city to Fes to Marrakech including the Agafay desert. We had the best time with Tarik, our driver! Definitely a trip of a lifetime for everyone! Everyone was very helpful and accommodating.