Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

We loved our trip to Morocco. We started in Marrakech and from there we traveled to Dades Valley via Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, and then to Merzouga, in the desert, Fes, Mekbas, passing by Volubilis, an ancient Roman city, Rabat, the beautiful imperial city, and back to Marrakech.
At first, when arranging our trip, I was concerned about spending too much time in the car, but I am glad I let Sharon convince me otherwise. Marocco is such a wonderful country, with many different things to see. So, even the time in the car was well spent. Salam, the tour manager, in addition to being an excellent driver, is also an awesome human being, genuinely concerned about ensuring everything went well.
The trip to Marocco is definitely worth the time, and we highly recommend Sharon and her team. Everything went according to plan. We had no issues at all.

Hotel Reviews

Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

The dinner at Chez ichou was an experience. They have an excellent chef.

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Merzouga Dunes Camps

Merzouga

Going to the camp by Camel was an amazing experience, and the views are incredible. The tent has indeed a bathroom and running water! The crew is very nice and accommodating.

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Riad Al Makan

Fès

This is a beautiful and well-located hotel.

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Activity Review

Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

Dades Valley was a nice surprise, with beautiful geography with amazing views. Ait Ben Haddoun is a really beautiful village that was the site of several movies such as Gladiator and game of thrones.

We had an incredible time in Morocco! The tour was well put together, informative and fun!

We felt like we got a good taste of many parts of the country. Our driver Amnay was really good, and the local guides we were introduced to along the way were equally as good.

Sharon did a great job planning our trip, and her communication was brilliant! I would recommend to anyone :)

Hotel Reviews

Riad Nesma Suites & SPA

Medina, Marrakech

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Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

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Merzouga Dunes Camps

Merzouga

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Al Makan

Fès

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

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Riad Hicham

Chefchaouen

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Hotel des Oudaias

Rabat

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Activity Review

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our driver Mhammed was really great, he was already on time, lots of great chats, learned a lot about Morocco through him and especially loved our time in the Sahara with him, where he is from!

Megan was very quick to respond in messages when planning the trip. Would have appreciated knowing approximately how long driving was going to be on each day to be ready for some travel days being completely in the car. Didn't feel like we needed a driver for the 4 days in Marrakech, we could have organised taxi's separately for these days. Some of the driving routes didn't quite make sense, for example driving 2 hours to get to mountains biking each way and then another 4 hours to get to Ouarzazate was a bit excessive in terms of driving and missed a couple sites because of the sunset.

The activities overall were great, (woodworking, cooking class, tour of Marrakech/Fez, mountain biking, hiking, camel riding, atv in sand dunes). The cooking class has room for improvement.

The accommodation we also very much enjoyed.

Hotel Reviews

Paradis Du Sahara

Merzouga

Riad Tama & Spa

Ouarzazate

Dar Victoria

Fez

Activity Reviews

Cooking Class

Morocco

There is a lot of room for improvement with this particular cooking class. First of all, all of the knives were very dull and made it hard to cut tomatoes or any vegetable. It seemed as if the cook and the translator were both very uninterested in being there, and they were arguing amongst themselves in Arabic. There was zero explanation about spices as mentioned in the class description. Also no explanation about what we were cooking or instruction. Just sort of copy what the chef was doing and hope for the best. We got to eat our meal on the nice terrace afterwards. The setting was very nice at this very posh luxury hotel, however the beautiful setting kind of took away from the authenticity of cooking a meal. I believe there are better more authentic cooking classes in Marrakech for better value.

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Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

We really enjoyed our guide, who was quite funny and very knowledgeable.

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Woodworking

Morocco

This was a fun experience in getting to appreciate what goes into the wood carving in the architecture and furniture in Morocco.

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Atlas Mountains Hike

Morocco

This was one of our favorite activities. Continue to see the monkeys in the forest at the top of the waterfalls it is worth it! Also really enjoyed our lunch on the river, even if it was a very touristy kind of place.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Too long driving that day.

We first started dealing with Ali in the planning phase of our trip. We communicated our desires in terms of budget, accommodations and itinerary. Ali came back with a great plan and then handed us over to a local contact Said and our driver for the week Sukhaina. From the minute we stepped off the plane we were attended to personally. Sukhaina was beyond wonderful! She is professional, well informed, attentive and so very personable! We felt so comfortable and pampered with her the whole week as we explored Morocco by car. I would say Sukhaina was one of the highlights of the trip! Can’t say enough!
I highly recommend a road trip method of exploring the country as you see the beautiful countryside and towns and can stop anytime for comfort or photo ops. Morocco has stunning natural beauty and it well exceeded our expectations. The accommodations in each town were superb and exactly what we like. The food was delicious everywhere.
I would highly recommend KimKim travels and I fact we will be using them again for our next adventure!

Absolutely amazing country. I would highly recommend a longer stay or fewer stops ro ensure your driving is minimized. However, the driver we had and each stop was Absolutely perfect.

We just came back for amazing trip in morocco. We had a great and wonderful time in morocco. We visited all the important and key cities in areas. We had Karim our guide and Driver for the entire trip. We also had local excellent guides in the different cities. Working with Abdel and Karim was Absolutely amazing and easy communication via email or WhatsApp. Karim Our guide for the trip was absolutely amazing great communication an excellent English. The Mercedes van we had was very comfortable and was clean daily. Thanks Karim

My sister in-law booked our trip so I can only report on the planning experience second hand. We were very pleased with Sallam our driver and tour manager and couldn't imagine a more pleasant person to spend our time with. The cities we visited and the country side we rode through provided an encompassing perspective of Morocco. I learned a great deal about Morocco's history and culture. We enjoyed the local food and found the prices unbelievably reasonable. Our day tours were educational. We appreciated all of our city guides. We especially like Said who was very knowledgeable. I enjoyed the co-ops where we were shown the artisans working on leather, jewelry, pottery, etcetera. It is good to see crafting traditions being preserved. Overall, I thank Kimkim for a wonderful vacation which was a great value.

My trip to Morocco was once in a lifetime experience. Megan was very helpful in finding us excellent Riads & hotels , she is quick to response if i have questions. There's 3 of us on this trip & were assigned to Hassan as our driver from Casablanca to Marakech. Hassan is very friendly & jolly and a joker at timeshare's like a brother to us, if we need a local food he took us to a place where we can taste local Moroccan food which we enjoyed . All the places that were selected by Megan were all excellent. Kamal our tour guide in Fes is also wonderful, We learn some history of Fes & took us to a beautiful restaurant. Our stay in Sahara desert was also excellent a high end tent with a/c & our own toilet. Our servers & entertainers the 2 Saeds & Mohammad work hard just so we can enjoy our stay and lastly Mohammad our tour guide in Marrakech did an excellent job touring us in the market area. above all we had a great time thanks for everything

Hotel Reviews

Ksar Sultan Dades

El Hart

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Es Saadi Marrakech Resort - Palace

Marrakech

Merely had her birthday in Marakech the staff came to our room & had a cake for her to blow. We didn't expect that & we say thank you for that wonderful gesture.

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the hotel is really nice & beautiful

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Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

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Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

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Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Fes

Authenticity & Character

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very unique & beautiful

Staff

Edriss & Navil very friendly

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Kasbah Mohayut

Merzouga

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Paradis Du Sahara

Merzouga

Mohammad, & the 2 Saeds were very helpful they're the cook & entertainers as well

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Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

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Activity Reviews

Boumalne Dades to Marrakech, via Ouarzazate and Ait BenHaddou

Morocco

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Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Its a must to see this magnificent mosque

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Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis

Morocco

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Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

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From Fes to Merzouga via the Atlas Mountains (Ifrane, Azrou and Zaida)

Morocco

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Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Morocco

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Erg Chebbi Dunes to Boumalne Dades

Morocco

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Guided Hike in the Dades Valley

Boumalne Dades

We did not hike coz it start to rain

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Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

We wish to thank Hakim that helped organize our trip to Morroco. Communication with Hakim was always easy and he was always willing to help. We had to make changes due to flight cancelations but Hakim took his time to make the changes that will work for us. We had such a wonderful experience and overall had pleasent company especially with Mohammed. He was a God sent to us. We felt safe and he was so knowledgeable about everything we asked him, and believe me, we asked alot! He was punctual and went out of his way to make us feel comfortable. What a wonderful personality he has!

Our trips to the Medinas with our guides made a great difference. We really enjoyed how Youssef (in Marrakech) and Hafid (in Fes) explained with passion about their culture, their history and their faith.

The hotel Riad Kniza was a beauty, but specially the owner of the Riad and his staff made us feel like family. The Saharai was gorgeous. We enjoyed how comfortable the rooms were and the food was delicious. However, the hotel in Casablanca could have been better in the sense that the rooms where a bit rundown.
The balloon ride breath taking and Abdala was such a treat to get to know. We will not forget our crazy photographer. Thanks for the wonderful pictures he took. We are truly thankful to everyone that made our trip so special.
Cecy, Lilly, Mary and Taty

Thank you thank you THANK YOU, Megan!!
Beautiful Moroccan adventure. Everything was even better than expected. Hassan made our long-hours trips very enjoyable. He was very professional, super nice, kind, patient, and funny. He always had our requested water available and cold. He made us feel safe. Our check-ins were easy and smooth. The riads were the best stays, and every single one of our guides was very knowledgeable.
Ever since I came back I've been telling my friends and acquaintances that KIMKIM is the best company.

Maribel Gonzalez

We absolutely loved our trip to Morocco, it was an incredible experience.
Our thanks go to our local specialist, Megan and her Kimkim + Wonderlust team who organized an amazing, memorable 14-day trip for us. From our first inquiry Megan, was professional, taking into consideration our age and interests. She was always prompt and patient in replying to our endless emails, concerns and enquires. Our trip was planned and booked in 2019, due to covid, it was rolled over to 2022 and a few changes had to be made, which Megan efficiently accomplished.
We can highly recommend Megan she was excellent; Thank you Megan, you gave us outstanding service.
Hmad Oussidi, was our excellent driver, he took care of us with smile, he was considerate, obliging, punctual and happily answered all of our questions. He introduced us to our local guides and the different genres of Moroccan music, plus he was good company. It was wonderful not having to navigate ourselves around the cities etc. He certainly helped to make our trip stress free. Thank you Hmad.
We found having a local guide in each city invaluable, they had different personalities, which made them even more interesting. Thier knowledgeable, insight and passion for their city, was commendable.
Our accommodation was excellent. We enjoyed interacting with the friendly staff and fellow tourists.
Each day of our trip was exciting and held its own special experience, so it's impossible to single out favourite experiences. We visited the four Imperial Cities and their medinas; they all had their own uniqueness and feel. Their history was incredible, so glad UNESCO is invested in helping to preserve various heritage sights. We so enjoyed getting a taste of the Atlas Mountains, the Berber villages and the countryside when traveling from one city to another. We had a great time in the coastal cities of Tangier and Essaouira, their history, medina and seaside atmosphere, was fabulous. The Hassan II Mosque is an architectural marvel with incredible artistry, it was awe inspiring. Chefchauouen, was visually appealing and we loved the relaxed atmosphere. We had a great holiday.
We can highly recommend Kimkim & Wanderlust Voyages.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Farah Tanger

Tangier

Tranquille and peaceful, modern with amazing views of the ocean. It was perfect for our two-night stop-over. The hotel is located quite far from the town centre and you would need a car to commute to restaurant's etc

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A reliable shuttle service would help

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Riad El Amine Fès

Fes

This Riad is absolutely stunning. The architecture is authentically Moroccan, the symmetry, mosaic tiles, traditional carved wooden doors, lamps etc show off the sophisticated artistry of the Moroccan craftsmen. It's richly and beautifully decorated, it felt as though we were staying in a Moroccan palace. It was a very special experience. Unfortunately, it had no welcoming reception area. If you need to speak to a staff member you had to go hunting for them. The staff were very friendly and obliging but in general there was insufficient staff especially at mealtimes. During the breakfast period, we felt very sorry for the two staff members who were trying to serve breakfast, reset tables, plus checkout guests. (The credit card machine wasn't working,) They also had to get the departing guests' suitcases to the parking area. The food was good, but we did find the dinner menu very limiting and would've preferred an al a cart menu. No internet in the bedroom. Renovation was going on all over, so it was quite noisy. The roof top terrace was also closed. Very sad, as this Hotel has great potential, just needs to be managed correctly.

Authenticity & Character

That the architecture and decor were traditionally Moroccan. Stunning!

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More staff members and proper a reception area with a bell.

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Radisson Blu Casablanca City Center

Casablanca

We wouldn't recommend the Radisson Blu. When we arrived, we were told, they'd moved us to the Best Western, as they were full. We'd not had any prior notification thereof. (We think, they had a large group of more important guests to accommodate.) Our driver then took us to the Best Western where we spent the night, very pleasant. Radison Blu sent us, a bottle of wine, a tray of nuts and raisins and a note, apologizing for the inconvenience. (We weren't the only couple moved, luckily for us it was a one-night stopover.)

Hotel Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery

Essaouira

We thoroughly enjoyed this excellent hotel, the location was great, the staff are friendly, obliging and helpful. It's situated on the beach front and within easy walking distance of the medina and the harbour. The hotel is designed around a large outdoor pool, which is very pretty and well protected. We enjoyed our excellent breakfasts, outside, next to the pool. The hotel's restaurant and bar are on the beach, it was a good place to relax after a day of walking and exploring. We can recommend a visit to beautiful Essaouira and this well managed hotel.

Authenticity & Character

A combination of Moroccan and beach style decor

Authenticity & Character

A combination of Moroccan and beach style decor

Location

Sitting on our little balcony enjoying the ocean views, sunsets and fishing boats going in and out of the harbour. Within walking distance to everything.

Location

Sitting on our little balcony enjoying the ocean views, sunsets and fishing boats going in and out of the harbour. Within walking distance to everything.

Staff

Service was very good

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Service was very good

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Riad Wow

Marrakech

This hotel really lives up to its name, "Riad Wow." As we walked into the reception, we both said, WOW! We received a very warm welcome and were offered mint tea and biscuits. I couldn't stop my eyes wondering around the reception area, as there were so many interesting decor items. There was definitely a wow factor to the deco, in all of areas of the hotel; bright, bold, colourful with interesting artefacts. It certainly looked and felt Moroccan, with a modern touch. Our room was large, richly decorated and we were welcomed with rose petals everywhere, a lovely romantic touch. The wooden window shutters and doors were exquisite. Loved the huge, golden, tassel tie backs, very majestic. The courtyard had lovely pool and the surrounding area was interesting and colourful. The roof top terrace was where Moroccan breakfasts and dinners were a served, it was also a wonderful place to put your feet up and relax. We spent 4 nights in this special Riad and would do so again, in a heartbeat. We very got very friendly with the staff, nothing was too much trouble for them, they only wanted us to be satisfied and happy. I'm gluten intolerant and at breakfast I said another, wow! as I was presented with a plate of gluten free breads, a crepe and huge slice of breakfast cake, much more than I could consume. They said, I had to have a choice. A big thank you to the chef as our couple of dinners were also delicious. Our evening waiter was very knowledgeable, interesting and we were impressed with his language skills. We certainly had an amazing, memorable experience. We can highly recommend Riad Wow.

Authenticity & Character

It was very different with loads of colour, felt Moroccan

Location

It was accessible by car, near an ATM, within walking distance to the Koutoubia mosque, Jemaa el Fnaa, the souks and restaurants.

Staff

Their service was excellent

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was spotless and our bed comfy

Riad Hicham

Chefchaouen

We had a fabulous stay; the atmosphere was great it was attractively decorated; we certainly knew we were in Morocco. The staff were very welcoming, helpful and friendly. Location was perfect, just off the main square, within easy walking distance to lots of restaurants the medina and various attractions. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The Riad Hicham Restaurant, was excellent we enjoyed the breakfast, ate a lunch in pretty little alcove in the courtyard, very romantic. The waiters were chatty and helpful re our menu choices; had a delicious dinner on the terrace. We can certainly recommend staying in Riad Hicham.

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Our Guide, Abdul Salam, was a very fit elderly gentleman who spoke rather loudly. He was a traditionalist, extremely passionate about Chefchaouen and a very proud Muslim. He was informative and engaging re the history of his city, and he gave us a better understanding of his culture. He also helped us familiarize ourselves with the medina.

Explore Tangier & Asilah

Tangier

We liked our private local guide, Morda, he was chatty, informative and knowledgeable about Tangier's history which was very interesting. We enjoyed exploring the medina with and seeing the art murals of Asilah. It was our first time in Morocco, so we asked a lot of questions which Morda happily answered. We're very glad we had the opportunity to spend time in Tangier, it's charming and definitely worth visiting, and doing a guided tour makes it more meaningful.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver Hmad, introduced us to our guide and drove us safely to all the various the points of interest. The land cruiser was very comfy, and my husband had plenty of room for his long legs.

Transfer to Fes, Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

We found visiting Volubilis, this ancient Roman/Berber, partially excavated settlement fascinating. Our local guide was very knowledgeable, he captivated us with the history and the importance of this archaeological site. He made the ruins come alive for us, explaining just how this settlement worked, with its large merchant homes, water and heating systems etc. We loved his telling of the mythological stories explaining the beautiful mosaic floors etc. Definitely worth visiting. Next stop was the Imperial City of Meknes. Unfortunately, many of the historical sites are being extensively renovated, but our happy, friendly, interesting local guide Rashid, answered all of our questions and we did get an idea of the vastness an importance of these sites. He helped us explore the medina, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail with its magnificent architecture and Dar Jamai, which was beautiful and interesting, gave us a good idea of a residence in 1882.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver Hmad, once again, introduced us to our local guides and drove us safely to our various destinations.

Transport

Very comfortable

Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Our local guide, Mohammed Agali, gave us a wonderful insight into the amazing Imperial City of Fes. He introduced us to its history, its architecture explaining the significance of the intricate decor elements. He guided us through the maze of lanes and alleyways and told us about life in the medina. We would never have been able see and experience what we did without our local guide. He took us to the best spice souk ever and a hidden gem of a restaurant for lunch. We were interested in the various local crafts, which are a living tradition, but did find some of them to be a bit touristy. Thank you, to Mohammed, for enhancing our experience in Fes.

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Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Hassen II Mosque, is an absolute architectural marvel, it was awe-inspiring, very elaborately decorated and amazing. Our local guide was very good, interesting and entertaining as she was humorous, BUT our group was far too large couldn't always hear. We were supposed to be English speaking group only, but we were joined with an Israeli speaking group, we had to continually wait for everything to be interpreted and we'd be rushed to the next talking spot.

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Guided tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

Our local Essaouira guide introduced us to the harbour which was bustling with fishermen and tourists. While we strolled around the well laid out the medina, he informed us of the 18th century ramparts and the town's interesting history. It has a little bit of a hip vibe and easy to shop and browse, as you don't get hassled. Our guide recommended a lovely, terraced restaurant overlooking the ramparts and the ocean. We so enjoyed visiting this relaxed resort town with its beautiful long beach and promenade.

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Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

Marrakech is a busy city, and we were so thankful we'd organized a guide and driver who help us to experience so much in one day. Our local guide asked us what our interests were, and from then on, he was very informative and engaging re the history, architecture, the Koutoubia Mosque, medina and the various other attractions we explored. We would never have seen and experienced as much as we did without our guide who helped navigate through the buzzing medina, you were continually getting out of the way people, mopeds, and huge carts filled with all manner of goods. We enjoyed the workshop area. What an experience!

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Atlas Mountains Hike

Morocco

We changed our activity to a Berber Village Tour. It was great to get away from the bustle of Marrakech. Our excellent driver, Hmad fetched us, and we wound our way up into the Atlas Mountains, enjoying the beautiful scenic landscapes, and small 16th and 17th Century Berber villages along the way. We stopped at Setti Fatma where we met our young, local guide Mohammed. He led us further up the road to his small village, which was clinging to the side of the hill, all the while informing us of their way of life, their families, homes, culture and terraced farming. We explored the village, met Mohammed's uncle who invited us to have mint tea with him in his little home. We loved the interaction and it felt spontaneous. Mohammed recommended having lunch at a restaurant, alongside the Ourika River, Hmad joined us, the atmosphere was wonderful and the traditional meal delicious. We had an amazing experience, thanks to Mohammed.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Everyone was so friendly and obliging.

Transport

Most importantly we felt SAFE at all times. However after being to Morocco I feel it is an extremely safe country. Thanks to our driver Rafiq for being just awesome in both his driving and as a great guy. All our visits were pre planned and we opted out of a couple which was lovely we had the option. Our city guides were also great especially Mohammed in Fez. If I am to recommend anything to anyone try to spend 2 nights in the same city a few times just so you can get some real r&r time. It’s a busy and packed trip but you’ll want to see it ALL!!!! The people are so kind and beautiful. We have a line up of people wanting to do this trip and I will recommend kim kim 100%!!!!!

Hotel Reviews

Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

This was our favourite of all Nicest and newest of all. High end all the way. They were working on the lower outdoor pool still but the rooftop pool was awesome. The staff and hotel was 5 star all the way.

Authenticity & Character

Nice and new

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Palais d'Hôtes Suites & Spa Fes

Fes

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Carpets were tired and could use a cleaning

Merzouga Dunes Camps

Merzouga

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Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Seemed a bit musty but the air conditioner seemed to help with that.

Riad Hicham

Chefchaouen

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Seemed a bit tired

Ksar Anika

Marrakech

Awesome hotel. Could have easily spent two nights here!!!

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ONOMO Hotel Casablanca Airport

Nouaceur

Typical airport hotel but just what we needed so we could be on our early morning flight.

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Activity Reviews

Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Could have done without the carpet salesman. At this point the preselected sales pitches were getting tired. We heard others say it as well. The two women spinning wool wee just for show and it was quite obvious. I had been to a authentic carpet making tour in turkey and it was so interesting. This not so much. Just say “do you want to buys carpets we can take you to a showroom “

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Morocco

Well this was just all in all awesome!!

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Rabat to Chefchaouen

Morocco

Loved this stop. Nice to have some alone time.

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Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

As mentioned nice with some alone time. Great to do some good walking in this area which we enjoy

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Morocco

Our guide in Fez Mohammed really made this our favourite stop!!! We talked to others at the airport (on a bus tour) and it was their least favourite. It was our favourite. Our guide was excellent and full of enthusiasm about the city and very modern thinking so some great questions and answers were provided. He took us to a restaurant that also was one of our faves as well

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Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat

Morocco

Our driver took us to an amazing restaurant in Rabat. Our favourite restaurant of the whole trip. It was nice to have a menu and pick our own food. We are not huge fans of preset menus which was most of the rest of the trip. Wouldn’t be ever eating dessert usually. And we like sharing different things. So this restaurant was our top pick for sure.

Quality of Experience

Perfect start to the trip to see the mosque. Our driver took us to exchange money and stopped for a coffee when we needed one

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

This was our favourite part of the trip. Our guide Mohammed was AMAZING!!! He was so engaging and very passionate about his city. He also took us to our second favourite restaurant on the trip. GREAT FOOD!!! This tour made Fez our favourite spot.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

If there was a sixth star we’d give it!

Transport

Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

We opted not to do this and just spend the day at our awesome hotel.

Quality of Experience

Didn’t go

Food

Didn’t go

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Didn’t go

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Again the stop with the Argan oil was underwhelming. No education and very unenthusiastic and staged. Now having said that I bought a ton of Argan oil lol

Transport

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

This was at the end of our trip and just when you thought there wasn’t more to see. I was pleasantly impressed with Marrakech. Great way to end the trip.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Weakest of all of the guides. Not overly engaging. But loved the city

Transport

Ali and Said from Original Travel were very responsive in answering questions and adjusting our itinerary to match our preferences.

Our weeklong guide Karim was outstanding and really improved our experience. His spoken English is excellent. More than just a driver, he added a lot of local knowledge about the places we went, and also frequently pulled over at scenic vistas or interesting spots and took pictures of us, as well. Cheerful and outgoing, he seemed to know others at all the stops, and also helped us with calling local places for reservations. He also introduced us to a great guide at Volubilis, and advised at which stops a guide was a good idea versus those where we could go without.

Speaking of local guides, Hanan Edaali was our guide for a walking tour of Marrakech. She was delightful, and showed us some details in the medina that we would have never experienced on our own. We didn’t see hardly any other female guides during our visit—she is worth seeking out.

One of the highlights of the trip was Tiziri camp in Merzouga for our Sahara desert experience. Ahmed the proprietor went beyond the expected experience to offer campfire q&a about Berber culture and Moroccan history. We were so glad we chose to stay two nights there, which allowed us to have a day tour around the region to learn more about local history, culture and geography.

One final highlight was the Palais Sebban riad in Marrakech—what a wonderful lodging experience. Beautiful decorations and furnishings, great location, friendly staff—highly highly recommended.

Hotel Reviews

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Ahmed and his team were incredible. Beyond the hospitality (food, wine, music, accommodations), he offered so much local knowledge and passion. Also we made the wonderful decision to stay two nights, which allowed us to have an outstanding day tour on the region. It also allowed us to pass by a lot of the dozens of other camps in the area. Tiziri is superior with just six tents and some space and dunes between it and the next one. Nearby were larger camps lined up one next to the other—Tiziri’s set-up is so much better.

Authenticity & Character

Beyond just the music by the fire, there was active solicitation of questions about the culture of the region, Ahmed and his team are interested in teaching and providing understanding for their guests who appreciate it.

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Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

The location was fine but not great. The food offerings appeared limited (we went out to eat, though breakfast was good). Their bar literally ran out of wine and a local brand of beer while we were there. The staff was very helpful, however.

Riad Salam Fes

Fes

Beware where your room is located. The Salam Fes is one of evidently at least 3 co-owned neighboring properties. For reasons never explained to us, we were instead initially put in one across the street with subpar lodging, a faulty toilet and a lower posted online price than Salam Fes. After complaining (including great support from Original Travel) we were moved to another Riad on the block called Scherezade, which was fantastic.

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

Great location and gorgeous, opulent decorations and outdoor spaces including terraces.

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Activity Reviews

Transfer to Marrakech via Roses Valley, Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Karim was wonderful for this and all the other parts of our tour.

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Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

Erg Chegaga Desert Adventure

Morocco

Absolutely worth staying a second night not only to enjoy Tiziri, but to experience this tour with Ahmed.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ahmed from Tiziri made this experience fantastic.

Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges

Morocco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Karim was very helpful on this and every other excursion

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

It is 100% worth having a guide, at least if it is Hanan Alaadi. You will learn so much more.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hanan is worth getting—you should ask for her, including to get a woman’s perspective.

Guided Tour of Majorelle Garden

Marrakesh

Go with a guide if you can—guides get to skip the long ticket line and go straight in.

Our trip to Morocco organised by Sharon and colleagues at Moroccan Immersion was excellent. We booked and paid 2 years ago and Covid intervened. Two years later and Sharon honored our tour and we had the best experience. Excellent tour leader, guides and amazing sights, sounds and food, did I mention the shopping. Well 2 girls will be girls and retail is important!
We felt safe, listened to and always offered options. We definitely would recommend this way of experiencing Morocco and look forward to immersion tours in other countries that we will go on. Thank you Sharon, family and friends.
Cheers Di and Sally

We only had a week to explore Morocco and we wish we had more time there. We started in Marrakesh and absolutely loved the city. We had Samir, our driver, with us the whole time. Mohammed was our guide in and around the city and he was so knowledgeable. He brought us to hidden shops and was so patient when we got off course to shop and explore. Our only complaint is that we did not have enough time there!
Before we headed to the Agafay dessert for 2 nights, we did a hot air balloon ride just on the outskirts of the city. That is definitely something you do not want to miss.
Next up- we stayed at the Inara Camp in Agafay. The camp was gorgeous and the service was impeccable. Seeing the sunrise on camel back is an experience I will never forget.
Finally- we made our way to the Atlas Mountains and stayed at Kasbah Tamadot. The hotel is one of the nicest ones I have ever stayed in. The grounds are breathtaking, the service was top notch and the people were so nice. They attended to our every need. We had a local guide, Jose take us around the villages with mules. We ate lunch with a local Berber family and were welcomed into their home. It was so wonderful to meet the local people and see into their day to day lives.

Honestly, this vacation was one of the best that we have ever taken. Our driver, Samir, was with us the entire time and he was incredible. Our tour coordinator, Said- made adjustments for us on the fly and was always only a call or text away. We will definitely be going back and we will definitely use this company, Original Travels, again.

The overall trip I had was fantastic. I was paired up with one of the best drivers/translators, Soufian. During the trip he made every possible effort to accommodate me during the trip, and was one of the most kindhearted people I got to know. The sightseeing, the activities, the tour guides that I had encountered were engaging and exciting. I couldn’t recommend this trip enough and strongly encourage you to embark on it.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Ghita

Fes

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

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Riad les Sources Berbères

Marrakech

Fantastic!!

Authenticity & Character

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Akabar luxury desert camp

Merdane

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Oum Palace Hotel & SPA

Casablanca

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Activity Reviews

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-guide

Morocco

Absolutely fantastic, Soufian was very knowledgeable and engaging. Could not have had a better experience!!!

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Momo was excellent!! Would highly recommend for another tour!

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Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

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Food

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Horse Riding Adventure in the Desert

Merzouga

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Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges

Morocco

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Transfer to Marrakech via Roses Valley, Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Guided Tour of Majorelle Garden

Marrakesh

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Transport

Traveling through Morocco with our driver Samir was amazing! This gentleman was extremely knowledgeable about the area and accommodating. He advised us well on the culture of the locals in the area and was most pleasant at all times. Mohammed was our personal guide through the markets and well needed. Truly we would have lost our way if not for him. Mohammed recommended stores and restaurants that were worthy of visiting.
Overall, the entire experience was incredible. If I could do this visit again, I would do only one night of glamping and stay an extra day in Marakesh and three nights in the resort. I will add that Morocco is not only a beautiful place to explore and enjoy, but an area with an extraordinary cuisine that is delicious and healthy!

The overall trip was a remarkable experience being my first time to Morocco. My guide Yassine and I covered a lot of ground in the 10 days I was there but that was what it was meant to be. My next trip to Morocco will most likely be to spend more time in each city/village, etc. to get more of the daily life experience.

As I mentioned, Yassine was my guide throughout the trip. By the second day, I felt like we were "brothers". We got along so well. His warm, welcoming nature and knowledge, I couldn't ask for more. I enjoyed and looked forward traveling with him everyday, he made the trip so easy. It was hard leaving him on the last day but hope to have a lasting friendship well into the future. I would certainly, without hesitation, recommend him as a guide. Here's to you Yassine!!!

So hard to pinpoint what was my favorite of places since they all had their own uniqueness. My top four would be the overnight in the desert (Merzouga), Chefchaouen (wished I had spend two nights instead of one), Fes and Marrakech. Feeding the barbary apes in the Atlas Mountains was a highlight as well.

In addition to Yassine, I also had day guides in some of the cities/villages I visited.

Taher, was my guide as he showed me the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Very pleasant, he informed me of the history of the once former grand city along with its demise.

My Fes guide, Said, was a true gentleman. Also a very knowledgeable, educated person who showed me the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarter and the medina. We had great conversation at lunch of which we shared New York stories as he once lived there for a time. I hope to reconnect if he was to visit NYC again or myself to Morocco.

In the oasis town of Tinghir, my guide Mustapha, showed me the palmeraie, which is a green oasis where the locals grow their own food and then we walked through the Mellah (old Jewish area). Although my time with Mustapha was limited, I was humbled by the experience.

Lastly, my day guide in Marrakech, Rachid, showed me the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the souks (bazaars) of the city. Also a pleasant, happy person to be with, Rachid seems to be what I would consider a "foodie type" as he brought me to untouristed places for tea/coffee and then to lunch in the Mellah at a restaurant which served lamb cooked from a Merchoui underground oven made of bricks and local earth. The lambs are drained, steamed and roasted for several hours. If you're a meat/lamb eater, you've never tasted anything like this - amazing!

I will treasure my trip to Morocco in the years to come having the privilege to have met such wonderful people. I hope to return sooner than later. My love to you all.

Morocco is a crazy place to visit and without the assistance of Hakim to set up our travel and Mahdi to act as driver and guide we would not have been able to navigate this wonderful country. The hotels were set up in advance. The hotel staff were all super friendly and helpful in finding restaurant reservations or even in having a quality dinner at the hotel. All of our hotels included breakfasts which was nice. Mahdi was a fabulous driver, obeyed all driving rules and was so knowledgeable about geography, history and commerce within Morocco. I would strongly recommend kimkim to anyone wanting to visit Morocco and suggest to ask for Mahdi as driver.

We highly recommend this company. Everything we arranged for our trip to Morocco with the Kim Kim team went smoothly. We appreciated the flexibility to add our own input.
Our guide Ali Moujan made everything even more perfect. He was a superb guide! We so highly recommend him. Always prompt, always happy and so very knowledgeable about his country. He could not do enough for us, we actually felt like a friendship was formed and we will miss him.