Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

Trip to Morocco was unforgettable. Megan provided excellent service and answered our every question in a timely manner. Thank you Megan! Our first exerience with a local guide was not as pleasant. Our ferry was delayed and the first words out of our guides mouth was, "I've been waiting for 3 hours". We were tired, hungry and traumatized by trying to navigate our way to the ferry and then find him and didn't appreciate his negativity. However our guide for the week more than made up for it. Kamir was EXCELLENT! He tended to our every need and made us feel safe and comfortable in a very unfamiliar place. He shared his vast knowledge with us and tried his best to teach us Berber and Arabic words. He was very patient and kind, I can't say enough good about him. He really helped us navigate the unknown and was very reassuring the whole time. Thank you Kamir!!! Our Fez city guide was also very good. I think his name was Kamir. My only complaint is that I would have preferred the city tour be more about the history and the sites rather than the heavy emphasis on shopping. Karim Boutellaka was our guide for the Atlas mountain hike and he was also EXELLENT! We learned so much from him about the forest and he even insisted on sharing his lunch with him. He is an amazing guide and very kind and patient man. Sara at Wanderlust was also very helpful. She jumped in when we were considering a moumtain bike trip but unfortunately illness prevented us from taking advantage of her planning. The dessert was incredible and quite an experience. I can't get over the night sky and the quiet of the dessert. The camel ride was fun and the camels were very sweet and mellow. There is so much beauty in Morocco and the people are so kind! It was a great experience.

Hotel Reviews

Meteorites Boulaajoul

Zaida

Nice accomodations. The staff a little too friendly for my personality.

Riad Madu Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Not up to my expectations. Air conditioning didn't work and water pressure was not good.

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Dar Alfourssane

Ouarzazate

Very nice and roomy riad. Staff friendly and accomodating. Rooms were clean.

Hotel & Ryad Art Place Marrakech

Marrakech

Very nice hotel with a good restaurant. Breakfast was included and wonderful! Staff especially in the breakfast restaurant were incredible, very helpful and kind. Room was spacious and clean. Water pressure was great! I finally was able to wash my long, thick hair!

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Activity Reviews

Akchour Falls from Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

I'm glad Kamir decided to hike with us because our guide spoke little to no English. It would have been much less pleasant if Kamir wasn't with us. Also, we were told the hike to God's Bridge was under water. We spoke to other tourists the next day and find out that was not the case. I would have liked to hike there too.

Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

I would have preferred hearing more about the history and culture and less shopping.

Atlas Mountains Hike

Morocco

Hike in the forest with Kamir was wonderful! He was so kind and knowledgeble!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Morocco

I did not like the way the driver drove from the drop off point to where we started our camel ride. He drove like a madman over the sand dunes, very bumpy and unpleasant. The camel ride was great. Not the most comfortable mode of transportation by hey, it's a camel ride in the dessert! Our guide was very kind and helpful. My favorite part was the night sky after all the lights in the camp were turned off. Incredible! We say the milky way, shooting stars and a planet. In addition watching the sunrise and sunset was amazing!

Sahara to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorge

Morocco

Todra Gorge is beautiful. Fun watching the rock climbers. I felt like I was back in Utah where I had just been on vacation.

Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Scenery was spectular during the drip through the Tizi ,nTicka Pass and through the high Atlas Mountains. Enjoyed our stop at Ait Benhaddou.

Food Tour

Marrakesh

We never could have navigated our way through the many food tents so we more than happy to have Mohammed pave te way. Still have no idea why we started the tour with a donut but hey when in Morocco...

Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis

Morocco

Very interest ruins. So glad we visited.

We took a 7 day tour including Fes, Rabat, Marrakesh and Agafay with a dedicated car and driver. All accommodations were of very high quality. The Riad El Yacout in Fes, a restored 13th century residence, was exceptional in both architectural details and service. Touring the old city and souks of Fes was one of the highlights of our trip.
Rabat was a very clean more modern city on the Atlantic coast, but basically felt like a filler destination. I wouldn't go there again.
In Marrakesh, we enjoyed the very comfortable and beautiful Riad Chergui with the french influences of its owners, and had a fantastic small group food tour around the central square and in the souks and many more hours wandering through the markets the next day. Overall, we preferred Fes to the much larger, noisier, congested, and polluted Marrakesh.
Our final destination was a luxe tent "camp" in the Agafay Valley desert some 40 kilometers south of Marrakesh, with photo-op camel ride. All guests were well-heeled international tourists, if that's the kind of company you travel to Morocco to be with. The dinner meal was exceptional; I probably wouldn't do this again, ever.

The area that Kimkim should most consider upgrading is their advice on tipping. Tipping is basically expected everywhere. Kimkim's brief guide was not that helpful and in many cases was outdated. I fretted most about tipping our driver and guides. Apparently a 10% tip is standard and acceptable, but what we actually paid our driver and the various guides was buried in the overall fee paid to Kimkim. That information would have made our trip much more pleasant for me.

We had a great time in Morocco. The hotels, the food and the people were great. The country is beautiful, it has a great variety of ecosystems. The country's history came to life during the trip. Younes Bouabid our driver/guide who was with us throughout the trip, was wonderful. He was very courteous, helpful and available at any time of the day or night to answer questions or take us to additional locations that were not on the itinerary. He took us to local restaurants, off the beaten path, where we could experience local food at the places where locals eat. He got very good guides in the cities that we didn't have. He was always happy to answer any questions and advice on how to improve our experiences in Morocco. His advice, warnings and recommendations were priceless.
We felt very safe traveling with him even in the most remote areas of the country. It was a great experience.
I highly recommend Younes. If we return to Morocco we will definitely look for him to be our driver/guide again.

Thank you for the incredible team you’ve assembled to represent your tour company and Morocco. From the moment we booked with KimKim, the communication was clear, concise, and helpful. Maryem was wonderfully responsive—quick, kind, and always available. Does she ever sleep?

Every arrangement at our Riyadh was both comfortable and elegant, offering the traditional Moroccan experience we were hoping for. Our days were packed with sights and activities, and we truly got an exceptional guide in Sallam. His knowledge of Moroccan history was impressive, and he had a wonderful ability to engage each of us, ensuring everyone felt heard, involved and comfortable exploring. Our expectations were high, but we came away with far more enjoyment, understanding, and appreciation for your culture and country than we ever anticipated.

When a medical emergency unexpectedly interrupted our travel plans, your team went above and beyond to arrange excellent care for me and smoothly adjusted our itinerary to meet our specific needs. Every response from your organization was outstanding, showcasing remarkable professionalism and genuine care.

The attention to detail you provided ensures the ongoing success of your company. For anyone considering a trip to Morocco, this team is second to none. I wouldn’t change a thing.

Yassine our local specialist, along with the booked driver aka local tour guide in disguise, Said Misser, for our 15 day trip in Morocco , really made our trip an unforgettable experience!

Yassine is so communicative, helpful, proactive, flexible and anticipates our needs - he made the planning part of it seem so effortless! It just relied on my two friends and I to make decisions, which was the only hard part of it. In fact - I previously worked with Yassine on an attempt to travel to Morocco. It fell through on my end, but because Yassine was so great to work with then, I immediately thought and requested to work with him again on this trip!

Said, our local driver from Casablanca, was with us the entire 15 days of the trip. We got along really well and he was someone we didnt even know we needed. It was the 3 of us women and he made us feel safe in a place where we all have heard mix things about traveling as a woman in this part of the country. He was also helpful in making more local less touristy recommendations for activities - he knew us well. His English is on point and it helped us conversate really well. He is also hospitable, personable and just so knowledgeable about his home town/country that has allowed us to learn so much of the Moroccan and Muslim culture. If it wasnt for him to allow us to connect with him and people there, the trip honestly would not have been the same and probably a bit more touristy. This is what truly made the trip above any other trips I've gone to and I travel frequently! (side note: we grew attached to Said by the end of the trip and we were sad to have had to say goodbye!)

A quick note - through Yassine, he booked several local tour guides for certain cities and events like Fatima for a food tour in Fes - she was amazing and so supportive of us women, and honestly can't remember the other local tours in other cities but we had a few more. Said helped us with smaller tours that made it more meaninful. We stayed in 9 cities and saw probably about 11-12 cities total.

also this is my second trip using KimKim and can't say enough good things about their services. You do pay extra but it is worth every penny! Use Kimkim when you dont have time to plan with people to take ensure you have an amazing trip - and reach out to Yassine for a Morocco trip and request for Said Misser for your driver!!!

thank you so much Said, Yassine, Kimkim for an unforgettable trip!!!

Thank you so much for facilitating our memorable trip to Morocco. We had a great time and appreciate the beautiful "riads' that you booked for us. Hakim, the local specialist did a fantastic job and Hakim, our driver/guide did a great job ensuring that no one is left behind and making sure everything was on track. They made our trip truly one for the road!

Everything is on schedule and the weather also cooperated. If there's any room for improvement, it was the Hamam. Perhaps, one can book where all the locals usually go. The Hamam we experienced looks like one meant for tourists. The food tour can also be suggested on the first day and not on the last day.

Overall, I am very happy with how our trip to Morocco was and I can only express my gratitude and that I look forward to having future trips curated by your organization. I will also recommend this to friends who like to visit Morocco. Thank you!

Our primary driver Younes was amazing. He was very capable, respectful and caring. We enjoyed our tour guides from Rabat, Fez, and Volubilis. Our guide for Marrakech was good but we were under the weather and hence the tour was less impactful.

After our trip and speaking with other travelers, we would have done a differ ent itinerary. We did not like Marrakech as it was very touristy. We would have appreciated input from Yassine that we should spend 2 days in Merzuoga and dropped the amount of time in Marrakech to 2 x 1/2 days which would have been plenty.

Hotel Reviews

ONOMO Hotel Casablanca Airport

Nouaceur

Riad Almazhar

Rabat

Room was small

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Riad Dar Laura

Fes

Staff was very nice in a good location and nice rooftop. One challenge is that it can be loud if there is a large group having a late dinner.

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Luxury Camp Chebbi

Merzouga

So surprised the tent was so nice. One thing is that the generator is on all night. Can easily hear the humming

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Caravane

Ouarzazate

Nicest hotel. Downside is that it is further away from the center

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Riad Sabah

Marrakech

Nice facility

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Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

Big hotel. Only 1 water bottle, 1 towel, minimal service

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Activity Reviews

Exploring the Imperial City and Medieval Medina of Fez

Fes

This was an amazing city.

Overnight in the Sahara Desert

Morocco

Loved it. We wished we stayed 2 nights. Too short

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Exploring the Medina and Historical Sites Of Marrakesh

Marrakesh

Spent too many days here. 2.5. Very touristy city. Way too many scooters in the Medina and city. Didn’t like seeing monkeys in chains or plastic items from China being sold to tourist Food was very good here

Food

Our trip to morocco was amazing. It was very well planned from start to finish. Everything was well organized from pick up at the airport accommodations guides and driver. We had access to a contact person 24/7 to answer questions and provide direction when needed. Our driver Tayeb was what made our trip! He was the first driver we have ever had on a trip. He was professional knowledgeable and super friendly. By the end of the trip we felt like we had made a great friend. Would highly recommend Kimkim.

Hotel Review

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

The best hotel experience we had in morocco. The hotel was beautiful and quaint. Exceptionally clean and well appointed. The had both breakfast and dinner at the hotel and this was hands down the best meal we had on our trip !

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Location

Located in a beautiful setting

Staff

Owner was attentive and accommodating

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Activity Review

Transfer from Dades to Merzouga via Todra Gorges & Erfoud

Morocco

Our trip to the Sahara was one of the most memorable travel trips we have had.

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Food

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Our driver Tayeb was the best part of outcrop. Friendly professional knowledgeable and made out trip from excellent to outstanding.

A Feast for all the Senses
Our Morocco Immersion and Adventure Tour was indeed a feast for all the senses.
Thanks to Abdourachman Idrissi, Sharon and Maryem and Hisham and Mustafa,our driver.
A feast of Touch - from the hammam in Fez, the camel ride and the feel of the rugs in Toudhra.
A feast of sights - from the vistas on top of the Atlas Mountains, from the Ksar at Ait Benhaddou, the sea of Date Palms, the olive groves and most specially the amazing sunset at the Saharan Desert.
A feast of smell - from the spices at the souk, to the roses at Valley of the Roses, and the seafood at the market in Essaouira.
A feast of tastes - the home cooked meal at the Idrissi home and the food we helped cook at Khadija’s Kuzina were the best.
A feast of sounds - from the drums and Rababs in the restaurant in Fez and the night music at the camp in the desert, the ululation of the women at the Hamamatsu and at the Argan cooperative and the muezzins’ call to prayer.
We are left with an abundance of wonderful memories to last our lifetime. Again Shukran to Morocco Immersion and Adventure

Overall, the trip was pretty fantastic though there were definitely some glitches. Meeting our driver on day 1 was a bit sketchy since we weren't informed we had to take a bus to the terminal from the ferry, and once we made contact we found out this was not our driver for the whole trip. The first night was a bit scary, due partially from Brenda wanting to find individual Riads rather than your chosen ones. Accommodations were not as we had anticipated and it was well off the beaten path. Fortunately all turned out ok, and the next morning we met Karim who was our security blanket for the rest of the trip. Karim was a great guide and driver. He was so knowledgeable about his country, geography, fauna and of course customs of the Moroccan people. His love of his country was quite evident in how he spoke. In riding with him he was very conscientious in maintaining safe speeds and did not take risks. We felt very fortunate to have been gifted him as our driver. I can't be as complementary regarding the vehicle we road in though. Though it was comfortable it had a bad exhaust system and we could continually smell exhaust for 7 days and many kilometers. It was a breathtaking tour watching the countryside with the ever changing landscape of the country. Some of the travel days were spent far too long on the road in the vehicle though.
All the guides we had were knowledge and friendly. Our favorite, another Karim, lead on us a 4 1/2 hr hike in Azrou who shared so much about trees, plants and wildlife, as well as his lunch! A very remarkable man and hiking guide!! The 2 guides in the cities, Kamal in Fez and Mohammad in Marrakech were good. Kamal had a superior knowledge of Fez Medina and we surely would have been lost without him. He led us to areas that many tourists rarely experience as in the a market that was below street level packed shoulder to shoulder with people and the 3 of us had to hold hands so as not to be separated. He also presented a restaurant for us that was superb for spread of Moroccan food. It became quite clear he was also the ambassador for the shop keepers and tourists. We felt greatly under pressure to buy many items even though I know the custom was to repay the craftsman by purchases. Mohammad in Marrakech was a friendly jolly man who we enjoyed though also acted as a go between the shopkeepers and tourists. He did an overly good job in introducing us to the foods available in Marrakech market. I appreciated his openness to sharing Muslim practices and was very accommodating in finding restaurants in line with our dietary preferences.
Overall the trip was fantastic, but there were many challenges throughout with the language barrier, getting accustomed to layout of Riads, design of Medinas and constant calculating money exchanges. The warmth and friendliness of the Moroccan people we came in contact with was very welcoming.

Activity Review

Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Morocco

this was an experience of a lifetime! Really enjoyed the camel ride and the seeing the beauty of the dunes and desert which was breathtaking.

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We are a group of 6 friends who have just concluded an 8-day trip to celebrate our 50th birthdays! Hakim Alibouche prepared a wonderful trip for us and we are so happy with how smooth the whole trip went. All the accommodations set up for us were superb and felt luxurious, especially Dar Jasmine, Riad, Norma, and Riad La Cle D’or.

The highlight of our trip was our overnight stay at Madu Luxury Desert Camp where we were able to see the sunset and sunrise. The camp was well-equipped and the staff took care of us very well.

We were also very lucky to have Hakim Hamzawi as our driver and guide for the whole week! Hakim took care of us, made sure we are comfortable and safe, and is very knowledgeable about the area. He communicated with our local guides and accommodations so that porters are present when we arrive to help us navigate the alleyways and to make sure we find our way to the riad. His friendliness and fun personality added to the fun of our whole trip and we appreciate him so much. We will very much request his service again if we come back with our families.

Overall the service was great and we made so many precious memories from this adventure. I would highly recommend Kimkim to friends and family who would prefer a hassle-free planning and customized trip. It made a difference to have this platform do all the research, planning, booking, coordinating and organizing with local specialists especially with a group like ours.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

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Riad la Clé d'Or

Marrakech

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GuestHouse Bagdad Café

Ait Ben Haddou

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Activity Reviews

Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

We were disappointed with our experience in Les Bains de L’alhambra. It seemed like there was too much booking for the size of the place to have an intimate and relaxing experience. From the moment we arrived through the whole process, the staff was disorganized and rushing back and forth between rooms. It was like a factory assembly line with clients seated and waiting for their turn for the next step of the process. We received wet towels and complained about it. They gave us new ones after much buzzing around by the staff trying to figure out what the deal was. Our massage room had 3 tables but the room is small so moving around between them with 3 clients and 3 massage therapists is very tight. As a result, I had a cut on my thigh from a sharp metal edge sticking out one of the massage tables as I was trying to move to my assigned table. Overall it was not relaxing and quite disappointing to be a first hammam experience. We thought it would feel luxurious but it’s the complete opposite.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver Hakim Hamzawi is the best!

Transport

Nice comfortable van provided for us.

Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

This walking food tour was our last activity of the whole trip and felt anti-climatic because at that point, we have already tasted many of the food through our week of traveling around Morocco. Our local guide is very knowledgeable and the tour is informative, however, this tour would be great at the start of the trip as an introduction to Morocco and not at the end. We didn’t finish the whole tour because it dragged on and we were too full from trying different street food and physically tired (it’s past 8:30 pm) that we declined the dinner part which would have been a good ending of the day.

Quality of Experience

Exploring the madness and chaos of Jemaa el fna with a guide is exciting and made it more manageable!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide and driver made us feel safe and taken cared of all the time.

Transport

We had a fantastic time in Morocco, and it was made all the more enjoyable by our wonderful guide and driver Reda. He looked after my family which included my daughters ages 14 and 11 so well. A particular highlight was our stay at the Tiziri Camp in the dunes at Merzouga - we were lucky with the weather and saw sunsets and sunrises that I have not experienced anywhere else on the planet, not to mention the Milky Way at night. Quad biking was also a highlight for my daughters and Reda helped us with the booking of this - he was also brilliant with any personal issues we had (a fight with a contact lens etc!).
Our visit to the Berbour camp was incredibly eye opening, and reminded us of the importance of water to us all. Youssef was our guide for this part of the adventure and we particularly enjoyed hunting for fossils with him (I think Youssef enjoyed this too!)
All in all a wonderful trip - make sure to ask for Reda when booking!

Hakim and the rest of the local tour guides were very nice and accommodating.

Hotel Reviews

Riad la Clé d'Or

Marrakech

Everyone was easy to talk to and seek assistance. I love the ambiance, the aesthetic, and the location of the hotel.

Authenticity & Character

The décor and ambiance felt very authentic, cultural, and comfortable.

Location

It is just a few kilometers away from everything you'd like to visit in Marrakesh.

Staff

Our needs were easily addressed and accommodated.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The cleanliness and comfort was maintained all throughout our stay.

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

The hotel was absolutely spectacular! From the view of Chefchaouen, to the amenities', as well as the service were amazing.

Authenticity & Character

The décor and ambiance was authentically fabulous and beautiful.

Location

The view of the place was top-notched.

Staff

Everyone was very accommodating and friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The amenities were consistently clean and comfortable.

Riad Semlalia

Fès

The hotel's aesthetic is absolutely stunning and authentic while the service is friendly and accommodating. I loved the breakfasts served. Thank you.

Authenticity & Character

Décor is fabulous and aesthetic is culturally authentic.

Location

Accessible location with gorgeous views.

Staff

Everyone was friendly and accommodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Cleanliness was maintained and it felt very comforting all throughout our stay.

Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

The experience was amazing! The facilities were clean and comfortable to think that we were in the middle of the desert. We enjoyed the ambiance as well as the program after dinner. Thank you.

Authenticity & Character

The authenticity of being in the desert while being comfortable and safe.

Location

We loved the sunrise and sunset! The location provided everything we expected.

Staff

Everyone was friendly, patient, and considerate.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The facilities were clean and comfortable throughout our stay.

GuestHouse Bagdad Café

Ait Ben Haddou

The hotel was an oasis after a long travel. Thank you.

Authenticity & Character

The décor kept with the Moroccan theme and felt very authentic.

Location

The hotel's location was accessible and easy to get to.

Staff

Everyone was friendly and accommodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The hotel was clean and comfortable all throughout our stay.

Activity Reviews

Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

We enjoyed the scenery and the assistance provided by the assigned guides.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Afternoon Guided Tour in Chefchaouen

Morocco

Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

Transfer to Fes, Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

Guided Tour of Volubilis

Morocco

Guided tour of Meknes

Meknes

Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

Fes to Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Desert) - Overnight in the Desert via Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt & Erfoud (No Camel Rides)

Morocco

Aït Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi n'Tichka Pass & the High Atlas Mountains

Morocco

Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

The hammam was a bit disorganized and felt the place was not equip to handle all six of us in the group. Only 5 of us were given beds immediately after the hammam. Although this was later rectified, I was already almost dry before I was given a bed (I replaced one of my companions and did not know were she was taken after accommodating me). The massage was great. The masseuse did a good job at relaxing my muscles. Sadly, when we were about to leave, the hammam and massage place lost my companion's personal slippers. She had to borrow their lent slippers as we went back to our Riyad. Later, her personal slippers were returned but were still wet.

We had a great time in Morocco on our 3-week trip arranged by Original Travel through KimKim. Having our private driver, Ayoub, for the entire trip made all the difference. He was like our personal assistant. He drove us to and from restaurants and always accompanied us into our accommodations to ensure everything was in place. His knowledge of history and culture was impressive. We talked with Ayoub about education, health care, religion, the Moroccan economy and anything else that popped into our minds. Ayoub was perfect. He made the trip great!

All our accommodations, with the notable exception of the Hilton Garden Inn in Tangier, were great. Some had a spa and a Hamman. All, except in Tangier, were beautiful riads which had been restored. The Palais Sebban, where we had a roof-level room with a terrace, was wonderful. We were there for nearly a week at the start of our trip.

The Hamman experience is not to be missed. Just don’t be shy.

Lunch and dinner in the homes of local folks is a treat. The food prepared in a home is much better than the same dish served in a restaurant.

The local guides were perfect; they were knowledgeable and flexible. Two of them were particularly good. Hanan took us on the food tour in Marrakesh; she did a great job and was just fun to be around. We had some of the best food of the entire trip with Hanan. Sharif, in Fes, also did a great job. His English was particularly clear and his knowledge was unsurpassed.

We loved the desert – 30 minutes is enough on a camel, though. Visiting the nomad camp was enlightening – another example of how fortunate those of us who live comfortable lives are.

Morocco is a varied place. The difference in the terrain south and north of the Atlas Mountains is striking. How interesting to see it unfold and be described by our driver, Ayoub.

We highly recommend KimKim and their local operator, Original Travel, for a trip to Morocco. Make sure you ask for Ayoub as your driver.

Our driver Hakim was amazing. He took care of us. He made our trip special. He willingly accomodated our request. It's like we have a brother with us in our trip. We really appreciate what he did for us. 10 star for Hakim Hamzawi.
It was a good decision that we avail of kimkim for our Morocco trip. Everything was great. From hotel to the guides. One thing that i was a little bit disappointed was the Hamam. It was my 1st time trying it but the service wasnt good. Staffs were not organized, room a little bit crowded, hygiene was questionable. Overall, it was still a good experience. Thanks Kimkim!

Our whole trip was wonderful! Our driver, Ismail Sadiki, went above and beyond to make sure we saw all the things we wanted to, some of which were extra things not spelled out in our trip plan. Example: Based on our memories, he found the military base near Sidi Slimane where my husband lived as a young child, the neighborhood in Casa Blanca where friends lived, and the beach they went to. This was so very special for my husband. Ismail gave us clear directions for meet up places and was always on time to pick us up and drop us off . He was as interesting and knowledgeable himself as our guides were. And on our last night, my husband had a medical problem that turned out to be serious. Ismail took us to a clinic and stayed to make sure we were communicating with the medical staff. He's the best!
Our other guides were also good. Wadee in Assila gave us a good tour of the city and helped us find a book store with children's books. Our Tangier guide, Hashid, gave us a good tour there and also gave us tips for the rest of the trip. He took us through the medina and took us to a shop that found some small lamps like I wanted for me. Hamid, the man who ran our bed and breakfast in Chefchaouen was also helpful and took us to the rug shop where we bought a rug. Our Fes guide Ahmed was a fount of history and information as was our guide in Marrakech ( I can't remember his name) The man that showed us Volubilis was good also, Hashid. All the guides helped us pose at just the right places for really nice pictures. We liked the stop to see the monkeys.
We loved the stay at Saida Berber house. What an amazing young woman! Her brother guided us on a walk up to the village and back, and her mother prepared amazing food. In fact, the food everywhere was amazing!
Our cooking class in Essaouira was so much fun! Khadija, Khadija's Kuzina, was a good teacher, and her husband helped entertain us also. Khadija shared recipes, and we felt like we could go home and prepare the same meal. I bought a tagine on the trip and have cooked a dish in it since we returned home! The meal with the young family in Fes was also a very pleasant evening with delicious food. The overnight in the desert and the camel ride over the dunes was a highlight. The only problem there was that the saddle was very uncomfortable. We saw everything we wanted to, and it was wonderful that you could put together a trip for us so we could do exactly what we wanted to. The photo book that is coming was a nice surprise ! We will enjoy that very much.

Hotel Reviews

Dar Laman

Chefchaouen

We liked the interesting layout and the view of the city

Authenticity & Character

The varied rugs and pillows in our room and on the deck

Staff

Very helpful to us in finding our way around

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Oasis d'Asilah

Asilah

Lovely room!

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Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

It was a very pretty place and room.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

They had breakfast ready for us earlier than their usual time, which helped us get started on a long day's drive.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

I keep saying "amazing", but this camp and our tent were amazing, and again, the food was wonderful.

Authenticity & Character

The tents in the dunes, beautiful lamps, and the sunrise.

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Grand Canyon Lodge Dades

Boulman Dades

The room had beautiful furnishings and decorations. I loved the lamps! The food was so good! There was a nice place to walk behind the hotel along the vegetable gardens and the river

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Caravane

Ouarzazate

The pool was a nice addition to the terrace.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Touda

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Perle D'Eau

Essaouira

Wonderful view of the ocean from the dining terrace!

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

Clean and very comfortable. The breakfast buffet was nice. The staff was helpful when my husband was sick. The desk sent someone down the street to a pharmacie to ask about urgent care. They recommended the international clinic which is where we went.

Authenticity & Character

Location

It was near a nice restaurant that we could walk to.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Essaouira – Oualidia – Casablanca ( 5 Hour Drive)

Morocco

We stopped on the way for wonderful oysters

Quality of Experience

Food

All the food was great. We loved the mint tea!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Ismail's car was very comfortable

A group of 6 friends just completed an unforgettable two weeks of immersion in Morocco. Starting with the planning stage with Sharon and Maryem, through the airport logistics, (we arrived and left at different times) , through the two weeks guided by our knowlegeable, professional and entertaining guide AbdouRahman and driven skillfully by Mustafa through the amazing Moroccan landscapes and ancient cities, our experience with Morocco Immersion Tours and Adventures more than met our high expectations.

The mix of local life — eating at the markets (buying meat at the butchers, taking them to the grill or Berber pizza “kitchen”) — and high end beautiful luxury hotels in Fez and Marrakesh and our luxurious desert camp gave us a glimpse into the span of real life in current Morocco that is unlikely to be found in other tours. We were very appreciative of our day in Sharon’s and Abdou’s home in the Valley of Roses, especially the opportunity to meet their family and neighbors.

We were very lucky to have AbdouRahman as our tour manager and guide. His deep knowledge and love of Moroccan history and culture and his running commentary and answers to our questions were invaluable. He was also great with coming up with Plan Bs when current events required some adjustments to our itinerary.

In addition, we appreciated the knowledge and experience of the local guides especially in Rabat and Fes. They were also deeply knowledgeable and enthusiastic interpreters of the historical and cutural contexts of the sites we visited. And a special mention goes to Hussein and Khadija for the wonderful day we enjoyed in their home, learning about their lives, while we participated in a hands on cooking class, making two tagines, breads and salads.

In sum, our eye opening and enjoyable experience with Morocco Immersion was superb. From planning to execution, they were, professional, flexible, responsive, and informative . Choukran!!

We were blown away by this trip, the country itself, but mostly by the amazing people you connected with: our driver/tour expert Nourredine, our guides Mustafa and Ishmael, our cooking class leader Bouchra and the reservation help provided by Sara via WhatsApp. They were all generous, kind, interested, well-educated experts who truly seemed to have our family's needs and interests at heart. So fantastic!

Hotel Reviews

Dar Victoria

Fez

Incredible original atmosphere, great location, clean rooms and fantastically friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character

Was down a secret alley, in a non-touristy zone, but we all felt safe and welcome

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Plumbing in bathrooms was a bit rickety

Meteorites Boulaajoul

Zaida

This was a surreal and dramatic overnight stop on the way to the desert: we met other travellers en route to the Sahara, or some returning. And the staff (Omar!) was funny and warm and welcoming. We liked how quiet it was, the pool, and the feeling on being on the edge of a rugged landscape. Not fancy, but clean and quiet, like a motel. Our kids loved it too.

Authenticity & Character

Location

On the edge of some very rugged land, in view of the Atlas mtns

Staff

Omar and the other assistants were funny, jokey with our kids, and put us all at ease. Also very helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great beds, huge king

Riad Madu Luxury Camp

Merzouga

An incredible oasis on the edge of the sand dunes. We should have stayed more than one night! Could have stayed 3.

Authenticity & Character

Location

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Riad Lyon-Mogador

Essaouira

A classy and quiet spot with a great rooftop view and gorgeous beachy design rooms,

Authenticity & Character

Wonderful classy beach vibe and decor, cusions, wood, excellent cotton sheets and blankets.

Location

Staff

Queit and frienfly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Nasreen

Marrakech

Unhelpful staff, chauvinistic toward women, and unavailable to help us when we needed them.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Condescending attitude, unhelpful with basic requests, no owner or Manager in sight

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bathroom fan wouldn't turn off, hot water tap fell off, room was tiny, pool on rooftop in disrepair

La Perle du Dadès

Boumalne

This had a lovely pool and a warm friendly feel from the owners and staff, but the rooms were cluttered and didn't feel 100% clean.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms had too many knick knacks in them, a challenge when unpacking.

Activity Reviews

Leather Slipper Workshop

Marrakesh

Was a great father-son workshop. However I'm glad my other kid (10) didn't attend as it was quite technical! But our teenager and his dad loved it!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The Roman Ruins of Volubilis

Morocco

Excellent history from our guide, however our kids got hot and tired halfway in, and there was no shade on site.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Lunch with a local family

Morocco

Really lovely to see and experience a real home, with a local person. It gave us a chance to ask questions, and our boys learned a lot.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Was good, tho would have been Amazing if our kids had met/eaten with kids, or the family was a similar make up to ours

Transport

Wine Tasting in Meknes

Morocco

Was not really a favorite for us. We learned a bit, but will save wine tastings for other countries where it is a focal point.

Quality of Experience

Also, we didn't know in advance what was included, and they brought us LOTS of cheese and wine, which we didn't eat or drink or need.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Great guide at the winery, very knowledgable

Transport

Nourredinne was so great getting us on time to ALL our scheduled activities.

Sand Boarding

Morocco

Was just kind of tacked on to the ATV riding. Felt like an afterthought. No instruction, which is fine. We could have all used boards (4) rather than just having one. Would skip this next time

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Horseback Riding in the Sahara

Morocco

Loved this but we wanted to ride more. The guide seemed to think we only wanted photos of ourselves on the horses, when really we all wanted to gallop and go riding a bit more freely.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Erg Chebbi Dunes to Boumalne Dades

Morocco

We liked stopping at the rosewater factory, but noticed the prices were very high, aimed at tourists and cost more than at home!

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Food Tour

Marrakesh

Loved this tour at night with Ishmael!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ismael was generous, warm, shared his story, and connected well with our sons. We loved spending time with him and would do this again!

Transport

Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Excellent tour w Mustafa!

Quality of Experience

Food

I don't think we ate on the tour

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Cooking Class

Morocco

By far a highlight of our family trip!

Quality of Experience

Location and going to the souk first, to get the ingredients. Plus the dance party we had with the staff, on the spur of the moment!

Food

The tea ceremony, learning how to do the cooking without needing to prep the vegetables!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Bouchra was amazing, as were the rest of the people at the Riad

Transport

Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Morocco

So cool, the best

Quality of Experience

Food

n/a

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

Awesome! Such a vibrant city

Quality of Experience

Was excellent however our Riad Nasreen was sub-par in terms of rooms and staff.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nourredinne and Ishmael knew the city well, and were great at getting us around it! They shared their knowledge, and kept us safe from the motorbikes!

Transport

Kitesurfing Lesson in Essaouira

Essaouira

Was a great location, but we would have liked to know that kitesurfing lesson #1 doesn't include any time in the water actually kitesurfing. So that would have been helpful. However we had a fun day at the beach, and our kids surfed.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Super nice, professional crew at Kitesurfing company

Transport

We had an amazing trip and Hakim did an excellent job. As this was our first experience with KimKim, we were nervous whether the arrangements would work out as promised. But everything was great, and I'm glad we relied on Hakim's excellent reviews and expertise.

It's hard for me to overstate how wonderful this trip was. Amal was amazing from the very beginning. We weren't the most organized travelers when planning and Amal was endlessly patient with us and very responsive to our questions and requests. The overall itinerary was very well planned and involved a wonderful variety of experiences. Our driver Mustapha was really fabulous - always there right on time, great at communicating, and a true professional about keeping the itinerary moving, while also always good about helping us stop when needed for water, rest breaks, etc.

I am going to be thinking about this trip for a very long time. Getting to see such a range of cities, types of geography, and experience everything from food tours to ATV rides to spa treatments to camel rides was such a great way of both learning so much, and truly being away from my every day life.

Thank you, Amal, Mustapha, Experience Morocco, and kimkim for such a great experience!

Activity Reviews

Vintage Sidecar Tour of the city

Marrakesh

This was just wonderful. Such a great way of seeing the city from a really different vantage point, and the stop on the rooftop for the wine at sunset was a perfect moment in the tour.

Royal Hammam and Spa treatment at La Maison Arabe SPA

Marrakesh

This was an amazing, relaxing experience and the attendants were so lovely. What a treat and great way to end a long, exciting trip.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Mustapha is always wonderful! On time, and very clear about where to meet him, etc.