Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

This trip was booked in 2019 but was postponed until Sep 2022 to ensure we met all Covid requirements. We travelled with another couple and had all of our accommodation, transport, guides and driver included. We arrived by ferry to Tangier to be met by our amazing driver Azis who spoke fluent English and when we didn’t have a guide with us Azis took over the role and filled in the gaps.

Morocco was our first KimKim destination, and we were helped by Yassine, who put together a beautiful and inclusive tour. We hit many cities and were not disappointed. In fact, we have already mentioned our trip to family and friends.

There were several guides along the way, and all were very capable and friendly. Our favorite part of the trip was having Soufiane Bouraqqadi as our personal driver for the trip. He's a wonderful person, smart, friendly, and helped cut through the red tape at times. His driving was perfect. Overall, Soufiane made the biggest impact of the trip, as we went from city to city.

Hotel Review

Luxury Camp Chebbi

Merzouga

For us, sleeping in the desert was a dream come true. It was always on our bucket list, but being there and feeling the desert and its surrounding went beyond what we had imagined. The camel ride to the tents was spectacular as we rode during sunset, and while sunrise was cloudy, feeling the presence of the day, made up for it. The tent had all the facilities of a hotel room, and the evening dinner and entertainment capped off a perfect event.

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Activity Review

Overnight in the Sahara Desert

Morocco

See prior review. Spectacular!!

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Hicham lead me on this fascinating road trip adventure - designed by Sharon of Immersion Morocco -from Marrakech to the dunes of the Sahara , then back to the Atlantic coast of Essaouira! From the Valley of Roses , up and over the High Atlas Mountains to ride the camel over the dunes to the desert camp.
Unique riads and kasbahs , some luxury , some just interesting!
Shopping and having prepared local food - tangines of every flavor, tailgate picnic high in the mountains, fresh meat and fish grilled just for us!
Local guides in Marrakech, Taroudant, Agdz provided additional back ground.
The Immersion Morocco itinerary was truly that : immersion in the Berber culture of people and life styles, and places from the past and newly restored!

A week is not enough… Said did an excellent job with my request to see Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara. As a last minute change I requested a night in Essaouira and he readily accommodated.
Our tour guide for Marrakech was Abdul, the food tour was amazing. I’m so glad we did it.
And finally, our driver Faysel was outstanding. Most importantly, he is an excellent driver, we always felt safe driving with him. In addition, he was kind, fun and knew wonderful spots for breaks and views. My teenage sons bonded with him and we all enjoyed his playlist. We cant thank him enough for a wonderful week.

Activity Review

Feasting with Family: Unforgettable Evening Food Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Food

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Our first time visiting Morocco was an exceptional experience thanks to Kimkim. We were able to describe the type of trip and experiences we wanted, and they were able to tailor or travel and stays to meet our needs. Our local guide in Fes was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We didn't round a corner without seeing someone he knew and were able to meet lots of amazing locals because of that. A special shout out to our driver Samir, who was with us the entire journey across Morocco. He was so kind and friendly. He took the time to explain local customs and foods to us so we were able to understand the how's and why's behind the new experiences we were having. I hope we are able to return to Morocco in the future. If you are looking to make some wonderful memories Fes was an ancient city with all the hustle and bustle you would imagine with history around every corner. Chefchaouen is a breathtaking blue gem nestled in the mountains that will simply take your breath away. Tangier was much more modern, but an absolute treat. The coastline and beaches are world class and a great way to relax.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Ghita

Fes

Riad Ghita is tucked away close to the Medina in Fes. The building is stunning and is filled with history and culture. The family running the Riad was so friendly and helpful with everything, including our 0200 am arrival. Breakfast was fresh, and we ate dinner there one night. It was extraordinary. We would 100% stay here again.

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Location

Great location, close to the Medina. Nightlife can be a little noisy.

Staff

Extremely friendly and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Wonderful rooms. Nice and clean. Very cozy.

Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

Right off the main square in Chefchaouen. Friendly staff and clean rooms. Night time is lively and the city is welcoming.

Hotel Farah Tanger

Tangier

Hotel Farah was the only let down of the trip. Supposedly this is a 5 star hotel, the forst 5 star I've ever stayed in, but it was enormously disappointing. The entrance, lobby, and common areas are all stunning and very clean. The staff was not rude, but very indifferent to my wife and I, our questions, and concerns. Our room was absolutely filthy. The carpet was stained in multiple locations. There was some type of crust on the carpet, maybe dried gum of some sort. The bathroom door had some kind of thick gunk or sludge on it. As if someone had smudged caramel or chocolate sauce on it. There were no towels in the bathroom. As we arrived and bellhop helped us with luggage into the room, the door was open and one of the housekeeping staff was using our bathroom. After seeing the state of the room we asked to be moved, and they said there was no where to move us. They offered to have housekeeping come back up and clean the room. After the second cleaning the carpet was still filthy, vacuuming doesn't get out stains, there were still bits of loose dirt and debris under the desk, and the gunk on the door was still there clearly visible. We contacted Said with Kimkim, and sent him photos of the room, who promptly reached out to the hotel to get things fixed. The hotel staff lied and told him everything was taken care of and that they moved us into an upgraded room. They did not. They never even spoke with my wife or myself about changing or upgrading rooms. The bed was clean, and we were tired as this was our last stop on our vacation, so we did not press any further to change rooms or hotels. We cleaned the room ourselves as best we could and spent most if our time in the city, only sleeping in the room. Tangier was amazing, but unfortunately the hotel was not the relaxing experience we wanted prior to our 21hrs of travel to return home. I would 100% visit Tangier again, but I would never stay in this supposed 5 star hotel again. This same review will be posted on trip advisor and I will include the photos.

Authenticity & Character

Much more modern property. They seem to try and mesh the classic Moroccan styles with modern. Common ares looked and felt impressive.

Location

Beautiful location. Not exactly close to the market area or Port. Not many restaurants in walking distance.

Staff

Understanding cultural differences in service and friendliness, hotel still had abysmal hospitality. When the front desk staff makes eye contact with you as you walk in to check in, then leave the front desk, no words, no explanation, and take 5 minutes to return its not a good sign. This happened multiple times. Staff at the restaurant and coffee bar simply sat on their phones and didn't acknowledge us we entered the open, but completely empty eateries.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dirty room, dirty floor, damaged walls and furniture, no towels. Much longer description in overall review of hotel.

Activity Reviews

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

Fes

Fes is an ancient city that is absolutely worth visiting. We had a private guided tour all day and I'm glad we did. The medina can be tricky to navigate so having someone knowledgeable is a must. The history of the city is amazing.

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Vibrant Hues and Historic Treasures: A Journey of Colors from Fes to Chefchaouen

Morocco

It's a long drive, but the destination was worth it. Unfortunately a lot of the cultural sites in Meknes were being repaired, this is the down season, so weren't really visible. Lunch in Moulay Idriss was amazing and the old Roman city was very cool to walk around in.

Explore Hercules caves

Tangier

The caves were very interesting and the temperature is much cooler than outside. $6 to get in, just be ready for some pushy people trying to get you to pay for taking photos and trinkets. Just be ready to flat out tell them no and explore on your own.

The Kim Kim team and Hakim were wonderful to work with. We actually had intended to go on this trip 3 years ago. Kim Kim honored all prices originally quoted. Hakim responded to all our queries promptly and thoroughly. We had one glitch that was quickly resolved by Hakim and our driver, Mehdi. I have traveled frequently and to most continents. Mehdi is probably the best driver I have ever had. His knowledge of English was excellent. He was prompt, cheerful, kept the car clean, a careful competent driver. He was accommodating to all our needs including driving us to restaurants and picking us up after our dinners. Mehdi would definitely get 6 stars if I could give 6 stars. I would gladly travel with Kim Kim again...provided they used Mehdi as our driver.
Morocco is a fascinating country and we felt we had an excellent exposure to its culture and beauty. Our local guides were knowledgeable and thoughtful. Altogether a fabulous trip at a reasonable price. Highly recommend Kim Kim and "The Imperial Cities of Morocco. Peggy Berlin

We are a group of 6 – (3 couples) – who wished to squeeze in a 5-day trip to Morocco – an opportunity that was not to be missed during our travels in Spain and Portugal. Sharon put together a great package in northern Morocco that truly was an immersion in the Moroccan culture. A short 1-hour ferry ride from Tarifa port in Spain took us to Tangier, and in each location – Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Fez – we stayed in the ancient part of the city and our overnight accommodations were in converted homes of wealthy families. Clean, basic, and functional rooms that fit our budget. We were amazed at the size, beauty, and facilities of these homes once you were inside – including rooftop and garden decks - from the street or laneway the access is an unassuming door or gate!
From pickup to drop-off at the port, we were transported in a newish and comfortable Renault 9-passenger van by a very pleasant driver – Abdol – who had good English language abilities and could not have been more helpful in ensuring our comfort and answering our many questions.
Hands down the best tour guide that we experienced was Said - educated in New York and spoke perfect English. Said took us on a tour of the ancient city of Fez – including the famous tanneries, the mosque, and the massive medina (market). So interesting with all the cultural texture and historical facts that Said provided along the way.
Throughout the process, we cannot say enough about Sharon. The tour was efficiently arranged and within our desired budget. She was so responsive when we contacted her with questions, and her answers were clear and informative. Even a last-minute change to a different riad than had been first booked was handled smoothly.
We are so pleased we experienced this amazing destination, and we would highly recommend Morocco Immersion Tours & Adventures to anyone planning a trip there.

We waited 3 years for this trip and the wait was well worth it! Honestly the trip exceeded our expectations- and they were pretty high!!! Yassine was amazing. The trip evolved quite a bit due to Covid- it started out as a 7 day trip paired with Andalusia and ended up being 16 days dedicated just to Morocco. Over the 3 years of planning he worked with me patiently when I made changes and answered all my questions promptly. He really tailored a perfect itinerary for us. We started in the beautiful small blue city Chefchaouen and ended in an equally lovely small town Essaouira. The time spent in the Sahara in an awesome tent was something we will never forget! And the big cities of Fes and Marrakech certainly didn’t disappoint. The people, food and culture made each day an exciting adventure- we couldn’t wait to get up! Now what made the trip so special and memorable was our driver Hassan. He was kind, funny, knowledgeable and always ready to show us special and unique aspects of his home country. He is a real gem and certainly makes us want to come back and let him show us more of amazing Morocco . Thanks so much to Yassine and Hassan.

We had an amazing trip to Morocco. I initially booked during 2020 and had to postpone. They were very accommodating and flexible and let me rebook at no cost for 2022.

I traveled with my friend and we felt safe and taken care of the entire time. Our driver was Soufian and he was excellent! He made sure we had everything we needed and made the trips to each destination very easy. He was always on time, took us everywhere we wanted to go, stopped whenever we needed a break on the road, translated for us, answered all our questions, and was very accommodating. Treated us like family!

Everyone we interacted with was so kind. Our tour guide through Marrakech, Oussama, was great as well! He gave us a great synopsis on the history of the city and helped us navigate the markets.

Big thank you to Kim Kim! It is a trip we will never forget.

Soufian, our guide, driver and restaurant finder was awesome! He made our trip fantastic and easy. It was our first guided tour in Morocco and we would definitely do it again. We made great friends and memories.

Hotel Review

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

We had an issue with our room the first night, and they made up for it with great responses! Highly recommend it.

Activity Reviews

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

Fes

Wow! What an incredible loving and breathing organism the Medina is. It definitely comes more alive and real with a guide. Highly recommend the trip

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

Morocco

Volubilis should not be missed! Get a guide to tour you around. Amazing Roman ruins.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide/Drivers: Hamid. Could not be better. Excellent safe driver, very good English, rich knowledge of places, history, customs. Always available (really, always!). Kept the car impeccably clean. Just perfect. Possibly the best driver/guide we ever had in our may years of world travels.

Guides: only three(Volubilis, Fes, and Marrakesh): all excellent.

Hotels/Riads: generally good to very good. In Rabat the service was poorly organized. The owner Aziz was mostly absent and left things in the hands of a very pleasant lady who did her best but did not know much of anything. I would not use it again. In Fes the place was great, but service was non-existent. Ouarzazate had the best combination of a nice place and excellent, attentive service. Marrakesh was also very good (location, facilities, and service). Our hotel in Casablanca was modern and clean, with standard American-like facilities. However, its location was poor and we could not even walk outside because the neighborhood had little or nothing to offer. A place by the ocean would have made our night in Casablanca more preasant.

Visits/excursions: all excellent. Well-chosen, interesting, well-organized visits. Zero negatives here!

Overall: a very satisfactory trip. The country is beautiful, all people we met were exceedingly polite and friendly and we experience no unpleasant events of any kind. We had read some highly critical reviews with alleged cheating, harassment, etc. We walked a lot on our own, day and night, asked for directions, talked to ordinary people (we speak French, which made it easier to reach a wider segment of the population), ate street food, and were always met with great kindness. Even shopping is a nice experience, bargaining is conducted with a light attitude and even if we decided not to buy something after some negotiations, we never experienced the anger or hostility we have seen in other countries.

Megan and Wanderlust were flexible, cooperative, and ready to make some changes when we asked them to do so. We are completely satisfied with the experience!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Almazhar

Rabat

Pleasant structure but managed almost in absentia.

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by being there!

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Riad El Amine Fès

Fes

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Location

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There was nobody around. One had to go to the kitchen or other odd places to find a staff member. When we arrived we were received only by a man who turned out to be the baggage carrier.

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Paradis Du Sahara

Merzouga

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Very pleasant and eager to make us feel comfortable. Genuinely friendly. We had an delightful interaction with all the staff.

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Considering it is a tent in the desert, it was just perfect!

Dar Chamaa

Ouarzazate

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Staff

Attentive and friendly.

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Riad Touda

Marrakech

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Radisson Blu Casablanca City Center

Casablanca

Authenticity & Character

American-style hotel. Confortable but no "character". Two poor and overpriced restaurants. resta

Location

Nothing nearby. The ocean is 5 km away.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

The Roman Ruins of Volubilis

Morocco

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Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

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Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Morocco

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Visit to Rissani

Morocco

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Sahara to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorge

Morocco

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Ait Benhaddou, Tizi-n-Tichka Pass over the High Atlas, Marrakech

Morocco

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Our driver (the same throughout the tour) Hamid was absolutely perfect in all respects. See general review

Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

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Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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We had a magical trip to Morocco thanks to KimKim and our amazing driver and local guides!

We traveled with three kids (ages 4-9), my mother-in-law and two parents (my husband and me). We started in Marrakesh, went to Boalne Dades, Merzouga/the desert, Fes and then Casablanca as our flight departed from there.

The desert and Camp Tiziri was a lifetime favorite memory, but the entire trip was amazing. Our driver Samir was so kind and went out of his way to make us comfortable. Our local guides Oosama (Marrakesh) and Adil (Fes) were so friendly and great with the kids as well.

Abdel and Said were so patient as we planned and asked questions. Thank you to the entire team for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in beautiful Morocco!

Hotel Reviews

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Tiziri Camp is one of our favorite experiences/places to stay EVER! We felt at home as soon as we arrived and the staff was so welcoming at every turn. The tents are so comfortable and even luxurious! The staff prepares delicious meals and was so accommodating for our whole family - they helped our kids sandboard, arranged for us to visit a pool during the day and played Berber music in the evenings. We stayed 2 nights and would definitely recommend! 1 night would have been too short to fully enjoy the experience!

Authenticity & Character

We enjoyed learning about the Berber culture

Location

Beautiful scenery

Staff

Can’t say enough about the friendly and amazing staff!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very comfortable accommodations and delicious food

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

We loved this hotel run by two amazing brothers! It was raining when we arrived, and they came to our van to welcome us and help carry our bags in. We felt at home right away! One of the brothers is the chef and prepares truly amazing meals. We had dinner and then breakfast. Our rooms faced the street (back rooms have a nice view) but we arrived after dark so wouldn’t have been able to enjoy the view anyway. We would have loved to stay here longer! The back terrace and pool looked beautiful. The beautifully furnished rooms, top-notch food and warm hospitality are not to be missed!

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Location

Beautiful views in the back of the hotel

Staff

The staff were SO kind!

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Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

This hotel was 100% comfortable - just didn’t have the character of our other hotels and airbnbs. No complaints and it was a great place to stay before our early flight.

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Location

Staff

Staff were very nice and friendly

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Activity Reviews

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

Marrakesh

Our local guide Oosama did a great job showing us around Marrakesh. He patiently answered our questions and was great with our kids (even carrying our 4-year-old!). We loved touring the city with him, and he knew so many people as we walked around - that gave the tour a really authentic feel! Oosama felt like a friend showing us around his city.

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Friendliness of Oosama

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Majorelle Gardens Guided Visit

Marrakesh

We loved walking around the gardens! They are incredibly beautiful, and our kids enjoyed the animals as well (koi fish, turtles, frogs). We also really loved the YSL Museum even though we don’t know anything about fashion. The dresses are beautiful, and even our two older kids enjoyed it! This was definitely a highlight and not to be missed. Our driver recommended going early (9am) and we’re thankful for that - the gardens got busier as the morning went on.

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Serenity Unleashed: Indulge in a Tranquil Hammam & Spa Experience

Morocco

This was so relaxing and a fun experience! We started with a wash and scrub in the steam room, then had foot massages, followed by full body massages (the 4-year-old skipped that and ended up napping in the foot massage room).

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The staff were very accommodating of our kids

Marrakech to Boumalne Dades: Embracing the Rich Heritage of the Atlas Mountains

Morocco

We loved walking around Ait Ben Haddou. Our driver Samir arranged a local guide (Aziz). Aziz was awesome! He was very patient with our kids and we learned a lot about the ruins. This was fascinating to see! We didn’t have much time in Ourzazatte so opted to skip the studio tour. I’m sure it would have been fun, but we wanted to get to our hotel in Boulmane Dades before too late in the evening.

Quality of Experience

Such a rich history

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Shout out to Aziz!

Nature's Masterpieces: Discovering Todra Gorges and Erfoud on the Road to Merzouga

Morocco

Long travel day, but Samir did a great job as always! The views along the way were amazing.

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Adrenaline-Pumping ATV Ride: Discovering the Dunes of Merzouga

Merzouga

The sand dunes of the Sahara are such a unique place to do an ATV ride and it was really fun to ride through the dunes.

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

Merzouga

We enjoyed learning about the nomad lifestyle. Our guide Hassan was very accommodating, but not the best personality match for our group. We didn’t really interact with the nomad family - Hassan served us tea in their tent. I’m not sure if that is the norm or not. Hassan stopped at a pharmacy for some medicine for our daughter, which was much appreciated! We also enjoyed Berber pizza for lunch!

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

Morocco

The dinner with a local family was an excellent experience for our family. The food was delicious, the family was very welcoming and the son spoke very good English to chat with our kids! The host mother / cook even did Henna for us after dinner to add to our experience.

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Food

Pastilla was delicious

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Tasting Marrakesh: A Private Gastronomic Adventure

Marrakesh

Fun, local experience of the Medina food options. The tangia and yoghurt were particular highlights, we even tried the snails from a Street vendor! The guide, Usama, was excellent.

Quality of Experience

Food

Tangia was delicious!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Usama was awesome and so good with our kids.

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

Merzouga

Good fun, and a workout carrying your board back up the sand dunes!

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

Fes

Really a nice tour of the city, particularly the Medina. We really enjoyed the viewpoint from the fort over the old town, the ceramics co-op, the old, beautiful quaranic school and the tanneries.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Adil was a great guide

Our trip to Morocco was amazing, we had a great experience with the Original Travels team. Our driver Ilias who was with us for the whole trip it's an amazing guy, super friendly and always looking to make the best of our stay, he took us to several different places for lunch which we had not have known if it wasn't for him; I think that brought us nearer to a local experience, which we appreciate. The whole itinerary was exactly as described and the hotels were surprisingly more beautiful than in the pictures we saw at the itinerary, which was a very nice surprise. All staff from the hotels and the local tour guides were very friendly and willing to accommodate to any special needs; most of them are fluid in english, french and spanish. We did the whole trip around the country in nine days touching around seven cities, so one thing that I will say is that you should be expecting long transfers by car with the obvious potential changes of itinerary due to traffic, etc. whenever that happened, Ilias our driver, helped us reschedule and rearrange our activities so we did not miss anything, but I do recommend you have an open mind and try to enjoy the most of your road trip. Overall a great experience and I highly recomend the experience with KimKim and Original Travels.

Hotel Reviews

Palais Amani

Fès

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Desert Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

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Staff

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The View Hotel

Rabat

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Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

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La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

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Activity Reviews

Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Rabat

Rabat

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Guided Tour of Chefchaoeun

Chefchaouen

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A Journey of Colours: Exploring Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina

Fes

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

Morocco

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Food

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Transfer to Merzouga, Bedouin Experience & Camel Rides

Morocco

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Private Tour of Marrakech, the "Red City"

Marrakesh

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Le Jardin Secret Gardens Tour

Marrakesh

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We liked the trip to Morocco arranged by Megan: the itinerary included Marrakech, Essaouira and one night in desert camp. So, we have been able all sides of Morocco: medinas, an ocean, and a desert. We got a private driver with a minibus for 5 persons, although it was a different guy that was mentioned in our agenda, and we called him Hassan while he was Ibrahim during the first day. We lived in several nice riads, liked the service provided there. We liked a lot our trip to Atlas Mountains, although it was not a hiking, but more climbing), and we loved the family who cooked for us a dinner afterwards, it was a delicious tagine. The best surprise for use became an absolutely new and modern desert camp hotel, fully equipped and served by French chef cook. Essaouira was a very nice old city near the ocean, we spent there 2 nights, in the future I would recommend to have only one night there, as it’s relatively small and you can see the top sights within 3 hours. The best Instagram location with blue boats in reality became a challenge for us - it’s located just in the middle of fish market, and it smells like crazy, you should be very fast and have some band on your face to make some pictures and get away from there. Fortunately, pictures do not provide a smell of it. Overall, it was a perfect trip to an ancient cities, another culture, hot weather for us (+35), and everything was arranged on a very good level. Thank you!

Hotel Reviews

Es Saadi Marrakech Resort - Hotel

Marrakech

Shabby hotel with quite slow service

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Riad Perle D'Eau

Essaouira

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Riad Wow

Marrakech

Good riad with excellent spa services

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Caravan Agafay

Perfect location and amazing staff! We loved the dinner, everything is so delicious!

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Activity Reviews

Atlas Mountains Hike

Morocco

Excellent tour guide, he knows how to help all participants while climbing the mountains.

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Agafay Desert to Essaouira

Morocco

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Agafay Camp and Camel Trek

Agafay

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Pre-arrangements great. Communication clear and timely responses.
Driver, Amine, was particularly good. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend.
Accommodations: Riad in Marrakech and hotel in Casablanca, both very nice.
City guide, Hassan, was knowledgeable.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Dar Zaouia

Marrakesh

Lovely location. Authentic local experience. Very comfortable. Cavernous, sound of neighbors could be heard throughout.

Authenticity & Character

Enjoyed staying in traditional 'riad'.

Location

Loved being in a no traffic area. Noise of motor bikes in walled city loud.

Staff

Very helpful and always willing to please.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Would have liked a shower curtain over bath

Barceló Anfa Casablanca

Casablanca

Very comfortable. Would have liked washcloths in rooms. (What do French use instead thereof??)

Location

Close to synagogue and variety of restaurants within walking distance.

Activity Reviews

Exploring the Medina and Historical Sites Of Marrakesh

Marrakesh

Enjoyed the tempo and frenetic atmosphere of the medina. Did not enjoy overly pushiness of snake charmers and those people attracting you to their restaurant.

Hammam Visit: Traditional Body Scrub

Morocco

It was a nice experience. Very different. I would have liked the opportunity of being able to extend my experience with a massage thereafter. Definitely helps that staff personnel speaks English to help you with your visit. The hammam visited was an upscale touristic version - understandably.

Sharon planned our trip and was outstanding and responsive before during and even after returning home as I'll explain. We needed Sharon only once while traveling to accommodate our son during our eight days on the road with our driver Hicham as our son wished for his own room during our final three nights together. She managed that process with our driver, Hicham once she gained our permission to adjust the extra cost for which we were grateful. Hicham was an outstanding driver, conversational if we engaged him (were not asleep) while always keeping us safe. He would meet us to pick us up at our accommodations not on time, but always early. Our vehicle clean inside and out. He was professional, and courteous. There were times we'd invite him to have lunch with us and he would politely decline. Of course this was during the time for him to make calls to confirm tour guides were at the ready for us whether it be two hours away or more, wherever our next destination was. He was never on his phone while driving nor checking messages. Our guides would magically appear and Hicham would hand us off and appear exactly when we needed him again. We did enjoy a few meals together, but Hicham was the consummate professional at all times. Hicham became like family to us as we traveled with our son during the first eight days before dropping him at his University to study abroad. Our son sat in the front seat listening intently to Hicham as he explained his roots in Morocco, that he is a proud Berber, among the original settlers of Morocco. Hicham drove many many thousands of kilometers somehow without GPS through the Sahara Desert by the Algerian border, and we always felt safe. It's customary to be stopped as a tour van and he always had perfect legal documentation. A highlight for us was luxury camping after riding camels in Merzouga, with our own private showers, wireless and Air Conditioning. We learned not all tours direct their clients to the luxury camps like we enjoyed; in fact, we were the only three at our camp, and neighboring camps included dozens of people sharing toilets, no wireless, nor AC. Among those were a honeymoon couple we saw the next morning at sunrise after climbing the highest dune to catch sunrise which confirmed what we already knew about Sharon and Hicham's utmost high level of integrity. Hicham helped us deliver our son and move him to Ifrane at the University and waited patiently for us when there were University snafus. He never complained and only exhibited the highest level of patience. We have incredible memories and photos now that we've been home two weeks, and finally need to mention that my son lost his debit card while traveling last weekend to Tangier about a six hour journey from his University in Ifrane. Morocco is a cash economy so it was frightening to our son to have just begun a long holiday weekend away with limited cash. I messaged Sharon to suggest solutions such as a wire, and she offered to have Hicham drive to our son to give him some Dirhams. Now that is going above and beyond! We love Moroccan Immersions!! Thank you, Sharon and Hicham. We will be referring all of our friends to you.

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Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

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cats roaming..my husband is allergic.

Merzouga Dunes Camps

Merzouga

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Riad al Rimal

Marrakech

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Riad Madu Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Riad Al Makan

Fès

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super noisy in evening

Riad Hicham

Chefchaouen

excellent food!

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Palais Zahia

Old Medina, Tangier

Shower over flowed. Drain was clogged. Made worse as there were No towels for post shower never mind to clean up floor, and When we asked for more, they brought ONE! In the alley next door, a man was working ALL NIGHT LONG. We never slept!!

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Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

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Camel trek to your Camp

Merzouga

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Dades Valley to Merzouga via Todgha Gorge & Tinghir

Morocco

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Tour of Desert Region

Merzouga

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Merzouga to Fes via Midelt, Azrou, & Ifraine

Morocco

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Guided Tour & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

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Guided Tour of Tangier

Tangier

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Head to Ifraine

Fes

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What a fantastic trip.
We were overwhelmed by the variety within the country and the general great atmosphere. All thanks to Sharon for being so helpful and patient, including allowing us to postpone at the last second in April due to Covid.
And special thanks to Sallam, our fantastic celebrity guide! He was so entertaining and informative about Moroccan and global culture and society. And so generous as to invite us to his own family home.
We will always treasure the memories of our visit and encourage others to go.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Zyo

Rabat

Riad Al Makan

Fès

Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

Riad Nesma Suites & SPA

Medina, Marrakech

Merzouga Dunes Camps

Merzouga

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Morning Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

Rabat to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes

Morocco

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

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

Morocco

Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

The experience of a lifetime!! Thanks so much to Sallam and his family for the amazing hospitality. We will forever treasure the moments spent together!

Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

Free Day in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Great trip to Morocco with excellent service and many special memories in Marrakech, Fes, and Chefchaouen. The trip was professionally planned based on our specific interests and customized to meet our expectations. The driver (Soufien) was always on time and happy to help with everything along the way, providing safe and comfortable transportation, help checking in/out, and doing everything imaginable to make us comfortable. He was also a lot of fun and made the trip extra enjoyable. Hamsa was a great guide in Marrakech and gave us plenty of time and help with shopping and exploring the local foods. We enjoyed the local insights and shopping tips from Mohammed in Fee who took extra care to know our priorities during our short time there. We also thoroughly enjoyed having dinner with the family of Said, and ambitious young man with a lovely family and mother that cooked our best meal during the entire trip. Everything was very well planned and orchestrated, giving us time to explore Rabat and the amazing ruins at Volubilis. Chefchaouen was a beautiful and cheerful place to end our trip before heading back to Casablanca. I can't say enough good things about the planning, excellent guides, one-on-one specialized treatment, friendliness and extra steps to keep us safe and happy.

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Palais Sebban

Marrakech

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Riad Salam Fes

Fes

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

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Serenity Unleashed: Indulge in a Tranquil Hammam & Spa Experience

Morocco

Great experience, clean facilities with everything provided for a unique and relaxing experience.

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

Marrakesh

Great experience with opportunity to see all the best places at our own pace with a knowledgeable local expert.

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Majorelle Gardens Guided Visit

Marrakesh

Beautiful gardens, requiring very little time to see and enjoy.

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Tasting Marrakesh: A Private Gastronomic Adventure

Marrakesh

Great to have a local person take us to a hidden place where we were able try many different foods and enjoy hearing stories about the food and people of Morocco.

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

Fes

Great local guide with knowledge of all the best shops and places to visit along the way. He spent extra time with us and made sure we didn't miss anything. He was also friendly and attentive to our needs.

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

Morocco

Very special experience with Said and his lovely family. We felt at home and enjoyed our best meal of the entire trip. The family was very open and welcoming, funny and playful to make us feel at home.

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Vibrant Hues and Historic Treasures: A Journey of Colors from Fes to Chefchaouen

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Our trip to Morocco was fantastic! Our whole experience with KimKim was great - Hakim was very responsive and accommodating throughout the whole planning process (which was delayed due to covid). The trip itself ran incredibly smoothly - thanks to Hakim in the background and our outstanding driver, Mohamed, who was very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. We had a clear guide on what to expect at every point and had resources if we had any questions (Mohamed or Hakim via WhatsApp). Our riads were all very nice, with excellent service, and our local tour guides were very informative. We’d highly recommend this to our friends & family.
Our trip included: Rabat - Chefchaouen blue city) - Volubilis (Roman ruins) - Fes - Merzouga (desert) - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakesh - Casablanca. A trip of a lifetime :)

The local company, Original tours, was quick to reply with any questions, requests or issues along the way. Our driver drove us safely but we would suggest that the vans have working seat belts for passengers. Accommodations were good except for the Kasbah in Bonaire Dades. It was a little lower in standard of both rooms and food. Overall a good experience. It was our choice to cover a lot of territory so the days were long but we got to see and do a lot!!