Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

Our trip to Morocco was conceived as a way to visit our nephew, who is currently serving in the Peace Core. Initially we considered planning the trip ourselves - but soon realized we could not confidently decide on which cities and sites to visit, let alone which accommodations in what neighborhoods, how to navigate and get around in each location or the whole country for that matter! With an eight day window to see and learn as much as we could about this fascinating and mysterious culture my wife started looking for travel websites that specialize in tailored solutions and luckily stumbled upon KimKim. What a game changer!
Within minutes of her first inquiry -confidence and excitement replaced ALL of our confusion and anxieties.

From the first conversation, Ali was friendly, patient and helpful, describing multiple options in multiple combinations and all directions -north, south, east and west, coast, desert, mountains, etc., this country has it all! He described many exciting excursions and experiences, all in organized and thoughtful detail. We were flying in with my wife's brother and his wife from Paris with the idea that we would meet up with their son in Fez near his "Peace Core" assignment. Ali was even happy to secure separate arrangements for our nephew to be picked up in his small village and brought to our hotel in the city.

Upon arriving at the airport, the unique culture, the architecture, the sounds and even the fragrant air was apparent and intoxicating - this was going to be an adventure!
Starting on the right foot KimKim assigned to us the always smiling and exceedingly kind and respectful "Mohamad" as our permanent driver (and new friend) for our entire 8 day romp. This young man would turn out to be our constant connection to this vast country -an incredible ambassador to Morocco and it's sense of values and welcoming spirit. After clearing customs, we were immediately greeted by our smiling new driver, welcomed by name in perfect English and escorted to our comfortable, gleaming new mini bus, and whisked off to our hotel in Fez.

After spending the afternoon settling in at the hotel, Mohamad picked us up and drove us to our first authentic Moroccan meal (a birthday dinner kindly arranged for by our extraordinary trip handler Said) at the beautiful rooftop restaurant "L;Amandier Palais" overlooking the Old City of Fez. It's hard to say what was more incredible - the food or the view. Either way - the stage was further set for the humbling sense of hospitality and more exciting mysteries ahead!
After a night cap at an equally beautiful, very modern boutique hotel bar (suggested by our server) we called day 1 "a very good first impression" and slept like the royalty we were being made to believe we might be! ;)

After an incredible buffet breakfast of Moroccan delights, mint tea and maybe the best plate of eggs I've ever eaten, we were greeted in the lobby by our trusted ambassador Mohamad and our new local guide to the city of Fez "Hamad".
It was immediately clear that Hamad (short for Mohamad) knew his city (and by all appearances, everyone who lived there) very well! with the help of our driver, He took us on a whirlwind tour around the outskirts and towering walls of the entire city, helping to orient us to this vast and beautiful ancient metropolis. He shared his fond impressions of his King and the palace walls and gates that dominate much of the architecture you see immediately outside the Old City and medina. Though, once inside the walls is where the real excitement begins. The medina was unlike anything a humble Westerner like myself might have imagined. The narrow alleys and passageways are almost indescribable. Averaging maybe 8-10 feet wide at most, under 2-4 stories of walls, windows and other structure - lined with shop, after shop, after shop, then another alley to the left, then another secret route to the right, all filled with activity, chatter, animal sounds, deals being haggled, children playing, laughter, music, tv's, birds flying over shoulders, and air so thick with smells good and bad you swear they're holding you up! -This maze of amazement is nearly impossible to comprehend when first encountered. Don't try too hard. It will catch up to you eventually. This experience for me was less about seeing as it was feeling. A total immersion into all things ancient, rich and mysterious. This is Morocco of old. This is history.
I won't try to describe the details of Old Fez any more than I have as I believe (like life) we will all experience those details very differently. I will say this: Do not be afraid. Be alert and aware as you can for the obvious reasons of not being crowded out by a passing donkey and cart, or losing your companions or guide... but don't be afraid... the smiles are warm and real. The locals know your there, and why. Let them have the dignity of sharing their culture -and maybe even a chance to share their wears with you. And yes... haggling is expected, and actually more fun than you might think... Just approach the subject as if you were trying to sell your old lawn mower to your neighbor! i.e - don't take it too seriously. Everything is inexpensive. If you paid a little too much... add the experience to boost the value! Have fun!

Moving on...
One of Ali's suggestions while planning our trip was to ride camels and spend the night in a Bedouin camp in the dunes of Merzouga (in the southeast of the country) on route to Marrakesh. Per the website photos and other reviews we all agreed this was a must and this leg did not disappoint! Though it is a long drive from Fez to Marrakesh (think California is roughly the same size as Morocco... so... San Francisco to L.A.) the country is stunning and much more diverse than any of us imagined. Leaving Fez you begin to ascend up into hills eventually becoming an alpine forest full of baboon like monkeys everywhere. Our driver stopped to give us a closer look and we were instantly approached by men and children trying to sell us bags of peanuts to feed the monkeys, when suddenly a large one snatched the bag up for sale leaving all involved cracking up and the monkey beaming with content. A short while later we stopped for a breather in a University town of Ifrane, known for its giant stone carved lion in the middle of town. Further research tells me the lion was carved by a soldier during WW2 to commemorate the last of the wild "Atlas Lions", which was shot near here in the 1920's. Mohamed proudly informed us also, that this was considered the "cleanest" city in all of Morocco. Between its alpine setting, beautiful yet austere architecture and the name of the nearby hotel (Hotel Chamonix) you would be forgiven if you thought you were stretching your legs in Switzerland.
As you then begin to descend into the desert valley you really begin to understand the vastness and diversification of this intriguing country. Flanked to the west by the snow capped Atlas Mountains, the road begins to drop into the beautiful and mysterious desert and dunes ahead. Our able driver, determined to get us to our desert camp before the sun sets succeeds with time to spare as we pull into Merzouga to meet our Bedouin hosts who will drive us deeper into the dunes and our Arabian adventure. We pile into 4x4's that will take us another 30 minutes or so deep into dunes that I never realized are so big and awe inspiring. Truly another world - past or future - hard to tell.
We arrive at the most elegant "glamping" experience you could ever imagine, with individual tents complete with king sized beds, working lights, toilets, sinks and showers. They even have USB outlets to charge your phones!
Once we settled in for a quick freshening up... we were invited to climb on board a group of large and noisy camels. Our Bedouin hosts first tied our traditional style turbans, then helped us "saddle up" atop our individual camel and walked us even deeper into the dune paradise. A little while on we dismounted (be prepared - lol!) then climbed on foot in the cool sand up the crest of the highest dune in sight to watch the sunset! Just in time to watch the day end in the most surreal setting this somewhat worldly traveler has ever witnessed. If you love any movies that have the great desert landscapes... this moment will make your life richer for living it!
Back at camp dinner is being prepared while your hosts treat you to a surprisingly very "western" list of refreshments and cocktails (with plenty of ice!) and a raging bonfire in the most romantic setting anyone could design.
Dinner does not disappoint and after, the chef comes out to join the staff for a traditional drum circle/song/chant that should not be missed.
If it's possible, the desert is even more quiet at night than you might imagine, and the stars and moonlight lay a diamond like haze over the already alien landscape that force the world (and earth) to be rethought -if only to give you any hope of remembering your normal life. I'll leave you this advice... Do not miss this. Get up in the middle of the night and step out of your tent. ...you may never get another chance at being this close to heaven.
The next morning we all slept in as if by divine intervention, and reluctantly bid farewell to our hosts and their paradise.

Another day of driving west through the mostly a barren landscape of the Dades Valley we arrive in what can best be described (correctly or not) as an Oasis. The Riad Ksar Ighnda cannot be described better I think. This hotel near our morning destination - the infamous Ait Benhaddo - is simply magnificent in its abililty to take you back to another century and mindset. Its opulence is subtle, its details simple yet breathtaking. As a songwriter in my youth and an architect by profession - I had "I wish I'd written that" moments all evening over dinner, and "I wish I'd built thats" over breakfast. Truly one of the most tasteful examples of manmade architecture and design I've ever witnessed.

Just a mile or so from the riad is the World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddo. A centuries old walled village made famous in movies like Gladiator and HBO's Game of Thrones. The village is dripping in history and is still occupied by families who's descendants have lived here for millennia. Our guide and his brother who live here as their ancestors did beamed as they shared photos of their participation as extras in both productions I mentioned. As we are all big fans of both it felt good to make such a fun (if not strangely modern) connection with these handsome men with huge movie star smiles! Movie fan or not -This is another must see in a country I'm realizing is full of them.

After saying our farewells to history we began our relatively easy 1/2 day drive to Marrakesh. "Easy" being relative depending on how you feel about heights. Driving over the Atlas Mountains is extraordinary. Having a professional driver, especially one as good and capable as our Mohamed made the experience even more breathtaking as it allowed us all to simply gawk at the awesome surroundings. That is most of us. Mohamed's spirit seemed to shine even brighter on this leg as he shared his own dreams of some day retiring with a few humble sheep in this place. As he pointed down into the valley below during a rest stop to say "that little plot would do", I sighed and thought "yeah it would". All those moments on our massive adventure covering hundreds and hundreds of miles all came down to pointing at this one magic little glade on a small terrace just above the valley floor. That would do.

What to say about Marrakesh?
We've been to Fez... so big doesn't necessarily impress anymore.
But there is something... but what is it?
Oh I know! Snakes!
Yes, SNAKES!
Every age appropriate westerner has some sense of what "exotic Marrakesh" might be... and chances are it involves some vision of hoards of people pressing through more people, surrounded by mystical sounds of magic flutes and hissing snakes. Well... we're all right! - and It's amazing!
But it is so much more.
Yes it's crazy busy and bustling in every corner of every street and alleyway. It's absolutely electric with energy and the exotic. Yet, it's also very sophisticated. Gorgeous came out of my mouth so often I began to feel I was placating my own perceptions. This place could take weeks, months or even years to truly get a handle on... but what I got immediately was this is humanity at its most revealed and mysterious at the same time. Shockingly raw in this corner... unbelievably decedent in this one... and I haven't moved an inch. If you like extremes - you're going to love this place.
Our lodgings at the Elegancia Riad Boutique were exquisitely appointed and managed. The staff appeared to be everywhere at once, every request replied to "with pleasure". Absolutely 1st class in every way.

After a great day with our city guide Henine, a young woman who expertly shared her favorite parts of the city we took another free day to shop and explore on our own. Marveling at the richness of the wears and culture just then catching up to each of us. This country happens fast. But the experiences seep in slow. So don't be surprised if your memory seems to be on delay while you visit. It's coming. In fact it's still coming to me as I write this many days after returning home and to my normal every day life.
That may be the real beauty and allure of Morocco... It's ability to take you in and give you all your brain can saturate in the moment - then secretly, quietly offer you more. Like a good mint tea... the longer you brew... the richer the flavor.

To all our new friends in Morocco... shkraan jzylaan.

Chris, Eve, Arline, John and Max
United States (Cleveland, OH and San Francisco, CA)

Abdellah, Said, Ali, and the best SAMIR, our driver!!! All were so accommodating!! Samir really took care of us and went out of his way to comfort us.

Amazing trip. Sallam is an incredible driver with an even better sense of humor. A true joy.

We started off at the Al Hassan Mosque 🕌 in Casablanca, and just when you thought things couldn’t get more memorable, they did. Our first night was in the blue city of Chefchouaen. Our family of 4 (teenagers) loved exploring this Medina in the evening. We were surprised though of all the garbage and the smell of cat pee. If you can beyond that, the experience and vistas are incredible. We stayed at the Dar Jasmine, which was a hike up, but the views were definitely worth it from the top. We loved the food in Meknes. This was probably one of our favourites when our amazing driver, Faisal, took us to the restaurant in the palace to eat. One dish that MUST be tried is the ‘Pastille’. Our kids actually ate the vegetables when they normally turn those down. My husbands favourite was touring the ruins of Volubilis . This is definitely worth the stop on the way to Fes. Our experience with eating with a local Fes family was likely one of the more highlights of our trip. They had us dancing and gave us traditional clothes to try on. It was such a fun and special evening; one we will never forget. We very much enjoyed our guide, Mohammed, who took us through the labyrinth maze of the Fes Medina. This was my daughter’s favourite part of the trip. Mohammed was so knowledgeable and taught us so much, in addition to bringing us right into the heart and soul of Morocco. One of the biggest highlights for my son would have to be riding a camel and ATV’ing at the famous sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. He loved the adventure. We had an excellent guide, Ali, who took us around to some of the Berber villages. I will never forget seeing a 2 week old camel and getting to kick a soccer ball around with some beautiful kids. Essouria had such a relaxed feel: it was here that we had some family down time and we really appreciated it. We found the food to be overpriced , especially the fish, but we loved the ocean vibe and the Medina which wasn’t so overwhelming. Finally, Marrakech we had so much fun and laughs. We loved the energy of this city and we really enjoyed our guide, Hannad who showed us so many things. Our ryad , Palais Sebban, has an amazing outdoor lounge/ swimming/ eating area where you could just relax with the family. We did not like our bedroom. It was small and smelled it our kids had an amazing room which made up for the lacking of ours.

A fantastic holiday from start to finish.
Samir our driver/guide looked after us extremely well for the whole week from airport to airport.
He is passionate about Morocco and his enthusiasm definitely helped bring our trip to life.

Working with Said and planning our trip was smooth and easy. He was responsive and was very accommodating when we had a sudden change of plans. Our driver, Soukaina, was punctual and greeted us each day with a hug and a smile. I would definitely request her! The trip was a good balance of tours and free time and we didn't feel rushed despite seeing many cities and stops.

My family of four (my husband, myself, and two sons ages 8 and 6) just returned from an incredible 10-day tour of Morocco with Kim Kim and Original Travels. Our itinerary was Casablanca > Chefchaoen > Fes > Merzouga > Ait Benhaddou > Marrakesh > Essaouira. Kim Kim did an excellent job of helping me start the process of planning the trip. Original Travel, and my contact Said, were meticulous, helpful, and responsive in suggesting an itinerary, answering my questions and concerns, and above all planning an amazing trip. They provided extraordinary service and attended to all our needs. When I had a credit card mishap and delay, they extended the payment deadline to accommodate my needs. Said, my contact, even went out of his way to meet with us at our Marrakesh hotel with one of the owners to offer us a personal welcome and ask for our input on how things were going. He was eager to hear any of our suggestions for improvement, of which we had very few! The itinerary was amazing, featuring some of the places that I had requested and others I wouldn’t have known to request but would have regretted missing.

The hotels were well chosen, curated to give us a sense of the best of the country and its hospitality. A couple of the hotels were some of the most exquisite buildings I had ever stayed in after four decades of travel over six continents. The tours were comprehensive and engaging. The pinnacle experience of many was the overnight stay in the Sahara desert. Riding camels for 2-hours into the dunes over sunset to stay in a luxury camp with full bathrooms in fancy tents, eating delicious fresh grilled food and then gathering around the fire for live music played by our hosts is a memory I will not soon forget.

Besides the incredible scenery and the introduction to a vibrant and beautiful culture, the standout of our experience was our driver Abdelhadi. He was kind, caring, professional, prompt, personable, and helpful. He provided outstanding service as a driver-guide, sometimes taking the lead in interpreting the towns and sites we visited, and sometimes taking backseat to another local guide. In all cases, he made us feel utterly taken care of. He was always ready when we needed him, checking in every morning and evening via What’sApp to see if there was anything we needed and to coordinate our plans for our next meeting. He was our boon companion for 10 full days, sticking around when needed and giving us space whenever appropriate. He also had a preternatural ability to anticipate all of our needs and provide for them before we realized that we had them. He was gifted in relating to people, making people feel comfortable, and most of all in engaging with our children. He bought them treats and toys and was always making sure to converse with them. By the end my kids were hugging him every morning. My kids insisted on staying in touch with Abdelhadi! My 8-year-old son made sure I included the following quote about Abdelhadi in this review: “He is amazing and we will miss him.” It takes an incredible range of skills to be a driver for a foreign family for 10 full days and be just the right balance of present and respectful of our needs.

I highly recommend Original Travel and their Morocco tour. My only complaint with our experience comes down to my own ambition: I wanted to see everything in the ten days we had. I ended up asking to do too much in too little time! For anyone reading this, we could have done the same itinerary in twice the time, giving us more time to soak in the experiences and be sure to have enough down time so that we could enjoy one incredible cultural destination after another.

This was our second time booking through KimKim and it was easy and convenient. Saïd at Original Travels was responsive and accommodating throughout the booking and planning process and continued to check in with us throughout our trip. We really appreciated Saïd’s patience in designing our itinerary options, and flexibility when we requested alternative accommodations after reading reviews online from other sources. In the end, every place we stayed was superb. Our driver Soufiane simply made the trip for us. Soufiane was with us from airport pickup in Fes to airport drop off in Marrakech. Throughout that whole time he made us feel safe and well taken care of. He’s an excellent driver and his English is very good. We had several long drives. I would not have wanted to do any of the driving myself. There are frequent police checkpoints on the highways and some of the highways in the mountains are not in the best condition. In the cities, driving habits of other drivers, motorcyclists and bikes require you to be an experienced driver of Moroccan streets. Finally, Soufiane really embodied the best aspects of Moroccan hospitality and warmth. By the end of the trip we really felt like family. We did a 7-day itinerary. It was enough time, but it required several long drives. Ideally 10 or more days would have allowed more time in each place without back to back driving days but we didn’t have the extra days. In Fes, we stayed at Riad Laaroussa. Beautiful, serene and intimate Riad in the Medina. We did the haram and massage at their spa which we really enjoyed. Very reasonably priced for a private spa. The Desert Luxury Camp in the Sahara was great and unique. We stayed in a geodesic dome tent with a glass wall that allowed us to go to bed to a view of the starry night sky and wake up before dawn to ride camels to a peak in the sand dunes to watch the sun rise. The Ksar Inghnda in Ait Benhadoo was beautiful and our suite had a private patio. The food at the Ksar was not great but we didn’t mind. All of our other food experiences were memorable. In Marrakech, we splurged on La Mamounia. It really is luxurious, a large hotel, and the most western of the places we stayed, but it was a bit over the top and everything there costs extra and is expensive. Be warned. We are glad to have done it as it is a thing, but there are many other great options in Marrakech that may be preferred by others. Overall, we highly recommend going to Morocco. If you use KimKim and Original Travels, you can expect a seamless and effortless travel experience.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Laaroussa

Fez medina

Riad Laaroussa is a beautiful oasis in the Fes Medina. We had a hammam and massage at its private spa. It was a great way to have the Moroccan hammam experience. We did it as a couple together. We also ate dinner and breakfast at the Riad. Food was very good and in a lively rooftop restaurant. The staff was very friendly and always looking for ways to make our stay enjoyable. They had double booked our room by mistake and upgraded us to their best suite at no extra charge. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. They also packed a breakfast for us on our last day because we were departing very early.

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Desert Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

I commented on this camp in my main review. I’ll only add that the staff was very pleasant and the amenities really very nice for being in the desert. It was very peaceful and relaxing.

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

The only reason for the 4-star rating is that the food was not great, but it was just fine.

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La Mamounia

Marrakech

It lives up to the hype, but it comes at a price.

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Activity Reviews

Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

Unfortunately, to experience the sands of the Saharan Desert, you have a long drive to get there. Our driver Soufiane made that a most enjoyable drive with stops along the way for quick sightseeing or views at which we stretched our legs. Soufiane never seemed to tire of the driving. The vehicle was also very comfortable.

Quality of Experience

Food

Soufiane took us to his favorite date vendor in a small town who gave us free samples of the most delicious dates.

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From Merzouga Desert to Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Again Soufiane made this drive easy and enjoyable. We stopped for lunch at a place that served the most delicious oranges for desert. Morocco has great produce and the oranges are plentiful and sweet.

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Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi N'Tichka pass

Morocco

This was our shortest drive and had stunning views as we wound through the mountains. The train changes dramatically as you cross Morocco, something you would miss if you just flew from one city to the next. Soufiane offered us some excursions but we were eager to get to Marrakech.

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We had an absolutely amazing trip. Right from the start Abdellah and Said from Original Travel were great, responsive and professional. Trip was very nicely planned according to our requests and budget.
Choice of hotels was excellent. Very intimate , comfortable and cosy. Our driver guide Karim was really awesome. He was truly perfect. Kind, gentle , smiling, punctual, knowledgeable, caring. He has superb communication skills and spoke proficient English. At Tiziri desert camp Yousef and Mustafa were out standing doing everything and anything to make our stay enjoyable. The driver who took us to Essaouira and bavk to Marakesh Faisal was also great.
All on all it was a great experience !!!

Hotel Reviews

Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

Nice and intimate. Staff was very curious. Food was great.

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Walking distance from many attractions

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Unique, adventurous still very comfortable experience

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These guys were went over and above to make it fun , interesting and comfortable

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Kasbah Titrit

Ait Ben Haddou

Magical and mystical place

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Riad Chbanate

Essaouira

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Samira was gray host. Always ready to help and smiling. Her communication skills and English was excellent

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Transfer from Marrakech to Boumalne Dades

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Transfer from Dades to Merzouga via Todra Gorges & Erfoud

Morocco

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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From Merzouga Desert to Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi N'Tichka pass

Morocco

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Private Transfer from Marrakech to Enchanting Essaouira

Morocco

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My husband and I just got back from an amazing 9-day trip across Morocco with KimKim and Original Travels.

From the planning of the trip with Mohammed to the hotel booking with Said everything for simple and seamless. The riads we stayed at were extremely beautiful and we met friendly people along the way. Mohammed and Said were both very responsive and helpful whenever we had any questions or concerns.

We were welcomed at the Casablanca airport by Aziz our driver who set the tone for our entire trip. Aziz was always on time, took good care of us ensured we had water and snacks and stopped at the best spots for pics. He shared a lot of information about the countryside, vegetation and culture and also played some great Moroccan and Indian music on the long drives.
Our trip started at Chefchauoen and ended at Casablanca with knowledgeable guides at every place - huge shout out to Mohammed, Adil, Said at the Orient Desert Camp and Hanan in Marakkesh. The highlight of our trip was the Sahara desert - from the camel ride, to the extremely comfortable camp with hot water, the berber music and the most beautiful sunrise.

Highly recommend going with Kim Kim for your next trip!

It was a wonderful trip. Kim kim travel agent with Wanderlust was good choice to travel Morroccan style. Loved staying in Riyad and the Palace Hotel. Would Highly Recommend.

All the arrangements made by Hakim was very good.
Our English speaking driver Mohammed was very personable & made the long drives between places very interesting.
Can’t wait to come back to Morocco to visit the rest of the country!
Thank you Mohammed !
Thank you Hakim & Orion Trek!

Hotel Reviews

Les Jardins De La Koutoubia

Marrakech

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Easy access to the Medina & the old city

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Auberge Chez Pierre

Boumalne Dades

Beautiful location! Great food!

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Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

Amazing placw! Everything about this place is Top Class!

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour in Marrakech

Morocco

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Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

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Boumalne Dades to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Tinerhir & Rissani

Morocco

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Merzouga to Aït Benhaddou via Alnif

Morocco

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Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi N'Tichka pass

Morocco

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Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

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Took a 10 day trip to Morocco with my family. Abdellah, Said and their team were amazing. The communication was great. They always were checking on us to make sure we were safe and having fun. Bachir, our driver, was unbelievable. He kept us safe on the road and taught us so much about his country and their culture. You need a driver in Morocco. There are so many cops on the roads stopping cars just because.
Abdullah and Said were able to book amazing Riads for us and such fun experiences. I just told them the type of places I wanted to stay and the types of activities we wanted to do, they took care of everything.
The Dessert experience was unforgettable. My daughter still talks about her Camel ride and riding the Quads around the dunes. Glamping in the desert was something out of this world.
The 5:45 am pick up for the Hot Air Balloon in Marrakesh was worthy. What an experience.
Hassam, our guide in Marrakesh was great. He is so knowledgeable of his culture and the history of the city. Try to make sure he is your guide.
I would like to thank all of the people that made us feel so safe and welcome. Our driver Bachir, all the people that worked in the Riads and excursions..Said, thank you for taking the time to meet us at the end of the trip to make sure we had a great time. Also, thanks for booking the Hammam on our last day in Marrakech at our Road. It was amazing. Such a great treat before we had to come home.
We would definitely recommend Abdullah, Said and his team. Work well done guys. Thank you for all the memories.

I recently had the pleasure of traveling to Morocco with KimKim Travel. My friends and I were looking for a trip that would allow us to experience the best of Morocco's culture, history, and natural beauty, and KimKim Travel delivered on all fronts.

Our trip was expertly planned and executed by our travel specialist, who worked with us to create a customized itinerary that perfectly suited our interests. We visited all of the major highlights of Morocco, including Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Marrakech, and the Sahara Desert. We also had the opportunity to explore some lesser-known gems, such as the ancient city of Volubilis and the Blue City of Chefchaouen.

Throughout our trip, we were treated to the utmost in hospitality and care. Our driver Hassan was incredibly knowledgeable about Morocco and its history, and he went out of his way to make sure we had a comfortable and enjoyable journey. He also took us to some great places that we would never have found on our own.

I would highly recommend KimKim Travel to anyone looking for a trip to Morocco. They offer a wide range of tours and activities, and they will work with you to create a customized itinerary that perfectly meets your needs. I guarantee you will have an unforgettable experience with KimKim Travel.

In addition to the excellent service and planning, I would like to specifically thank our driver Hassan for his kindness and flexibility. He was always willing to answer our questions and go the extra mile to make sure we had a great time. He even drove us to the airport on our last day, which was a huge help.

Overall, I had an amazing experience with KimKim Travel and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trip to Morocco.

The trip was perfect. The Kimkim team went out of their way to accommodate our various needs. We had a driver the entire trip, and Kaseem was so personable, helpful and a joy to travel with. He was able to take care of our requests and also make changes when weather or other circumstances occurred. Our rooms and the van met all of our needs. Saeed from the company kept in touch with us throughout and provided assistance when needed.

I'd recommend using this company for a customized tour. They will go out of their way to make it what you want.

We went to Morocco with our family friends - total of 4 adults and 4 kids ranging between 7 and 1yo. Megan was excellent in answering our questions and preparing us for our travels.

Once we arrived we met our tour guide Yassine who was phenomenal and exceeded our expectations

Overall an excellent trip , I would highly recommend.

We had an absolutely amazing time on a one week tour of Morocco with our two children. Our trip planner and booking manager, Ali and Said of Original travels, did a fabulous job planning our trip and selecting activities and accommodations and went the extra mile to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. Our driver Ayoub was the best! He was warm and friendly and welcoming, had a wealth of knowledge about all the places we visited and went out of his way to help us with our children. We were touched by the warmth and hospitality of the Moroccan people.

Alhamdulilah, our trip to Morocco was excellent. Morocco is the most clean, safe, tourists friendly country I ever seen. In less than two weeks we saw the mountains, the sea the desert and most beautiful cities, except Casablanca, which did not have much attractions except the king Hassan big mosque. All people we saw and met are extremely friendly and that what made our travel pleasent, especially our driver Ayoub, very cool young men and quite tolerant to grumpy old travelers like us. Thank you Ayoub and I’ll request you to be our guide next trip.

Our local specialist, Abdellah, from Original Travels quickly responded to our questions and customized our trip according to our requests so that we could plan a great trip. He was professional and made us feel comfortable planning a trip to a country that we had never visited before.

When we arrived in Morocco, we met our English speaking driver, Samir, who took care of us from the moment we met him at the airport until he dropped us off at the airport at the end of our trip. He was trustworthy and dependable. He was willing to accommodate our requests and made us feel welcome during our entire stay. He was knowledgeable and acted not only as our driver, but also as our guide during our trip. He was able to tell us about Morocco’s history and the different regions and sites during the drive. It was a great experience overall.

Hotel Reviews

Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

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The riad receptionist was professional and accommodating.

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

The standard room was small and dim, since it did not have a window or a view. The riad itself such as the buildings, garden, and courtyard view of the mountains was very beautiful.

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

It was almost like a luxury hotel room experience in a tent in the desert.

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Riad Ghita

Fes

We expected more from a four star hotel (according to Google). The riad patio/ground level common area was beautiful and the breakfast was fine, however, the cleanliness of the room (Bahia room) left much to be desired. The room smelled musty and dank like old wooden furniture that was not taken care of properly. There were stains on the bedsheet and the hair dryer was very dirty and sticky. The riad has great potential but was not taken care of properly.

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Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

It was beautiful with a great view of Chefchaouen. The room was clean and the breakfast was very good with a variety of local dishes you can choose from. We didn’t mind the 159 steps to get to the lobby because that is what gives this riad the beautiful view in the common area.

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Oum Palace Hotel & SPA

Casablanca

We did not expect much from this hotel since it was just a place to spend our last night before catching our flight the next morning. It was more or less what we expected. This appeared to just be a hotel for big tourist groups. Friendly staff but the rooms were dirty. The sink and shower drains were partially clogged and drained very slowly. The towels had brown stains and there were mosquitos and ants in the room.

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Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Transfer from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou

Morocco

Private Transfer from Ait Benhaddou to Merzouga Desert

Morocco

Desert Adventures around Merzouga

Merzouga

It would have been nice if the local guide told us what time this activity was scheduled to start. It says that it’s after breakfast but it ended up starting after 11am.

Private Transfer From Merzouga to Fez

Morocco

We got to try the fresh camel milk and even saw a wild monkey!

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Our guide, Hassan, was great, and we really enjoyed the Moroccan salad and the pastilla at the restaurant he took us to.

Fes to Chefchaouen via Meknes & Volubilis

Morocco

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-guide

Morocco

Our driver, Samir, showed us around and customized the activity according to our requests.

Ali helped us plan a great trip, and was responsive to all questions and requests. He was able to make changes when our flight was canceled and we had to readjust our itinerary. Our driver was not always aware of updates, but I do not know why.
We were happy with the driver, who was always on time and was willing to accommodate our requests.
The hotels didn’t always place us in the requested room types (2 rooms with 2 twin beds). In Fes we found we were not in the hotel listed in our itinerary, and we were told they were “fully booked” and that the four of us had to share a suite. Still, it was a very good experience overall.