Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

We had the most memorable time with Ismail. And even now when we tell our family and friends about our Moroccan adventure, Ismail was one of the highlights of our trip! He taught us so much about their culture, religion and country! We encountered some very difficult weather and floods but he was such a skilled driver and has calm demeanour that we all felt very safe. We have an amazing appreciation for Morocco …all thanks to Ismail!

Activity Review

Hot Air Balloon Ride

Marrakesh

Our group was a hesitant in taking this sunrise balloon ride especially with the slight wind. But Yousef the operator was amazing! He was able to put us all at ease! And on a cloudy day , took us above the clouds just in time to see the sunrise. It was almost spiritual! It was SO moving. And then we saw other balloons start popping up thru the clouds. It was spectacular! It was the most memorable thing we have ever done! Many many thanks to Yousef! 🙏🤩

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

My husband and I rarely get the opportunity to travel together. The trip to Morocco was rather impromptu. The Kim Kim team was fantastic every step of the way, helping us choose excursions and day trips. One element different from our previous travels was the use of a single driver for travel throughout the country. We are so lucky to have met Hamsa, our driver and travel expert. What a fantastic young gentleman. Hamsa arrived to greet us every morning with a rundown of where we would be travelling each day. The car was always immaculate and Hamsa was always perfectly dressed , ready to answer questions and pack the car with water and coins for incidentals, like bathroom stops and fresh pomegranate juice. The good relationships between the KimKim tam, Hamsa and our guides in the various cities made for a seamless and memorable trip of a lifetime. When unforeseen torrential rain washed out roads, the KimKim team worked to make accommodations for travel changes, and even plan new experiences in the event we were stuck due to road emergencies. The guides in each of the cities were wonderful, each a wealth of knowledge. Every single guide was so happy to share with us the history and progress and remarkable features of their city. Every single guide was happy to help us learn enough of the language (even Berber)to say "hello"and "thank you", so we could be respectful guests in their lands. My favorite guide was Hanyn, who we were able to see twice while in Marrakech. Hanyn guided our evening food tour, which I highly recommend, and the tour of the city the following day. Hanyn's historical knowledge of Marrakech and Morocco in general, brought the ancient sites to life. Hanyn's relationships with the shopkeepers gave us access to their knowledge of their products, how they came to work in their craft, and their love for their community. One takeaway that was distinctly notable about every aspect of the KimKim Morocco experience: these knowledgeable individuals have great pride and love for their country. Their hope is to share the wonderful, exotic delights that make up the beautiful place that is Morocco. Their pride of place in their individual cities is apparent in their teaching. So many wonderful experiences that we will remember . I invite you to let the KimKim team plan a fantastic journey for you and embark upon the same quest we took, with mountain hikes, coastal walks, desert stars, rally cars and a country full of friendly, remarkable people. We cannot wait to go there again.

Great trip to Morocco. We would suggest others considering a similar itinerary take 16 days to do the trip, rather than our 11days. Many long days in the car brining us to amazing sites, but little time to enjoy the destination as often arriving early evening and leaving at 9am the next day. Wonderful stops along the way, but there was nowhere near the time needed to avail of them all based on how our trip was booked. Recognize driving in Morocco takes longer and thus 300km trip will likely take at 10 hours with a lunch stop.

Morocco is a wonderful place to visit. Original travel was great and our driver and tour guides where fantastic. The Riads were beautiful and it will always be a memorable trip! Although it is a long drive the overnight in the Erg Chebbi - the Sahara dessert dunes was amazing. We are very grateful for our tour guides, particularly navigating the amazing Median of Fez. The history and culture we learned from them enhanced the trip immeasurably.

Activity Review

Marrakech Family Food Tour

Marrakesh

So fun to explore the Market with Yassin. We tried so many different foods, learned a ton and had a great opportunity to ask all of our questions about life in Morocco in an informal open way. Kids had a great time as well and the flexibility of the tour worked well for our family.

I'm so glad I worked with KimKim to plan my trip around Morocco. It was so comforting to work with a team that knows the country to handle logistics, hotel recommendations & bookings, and setting us up with local guides. There are so many things that we wouldn't have known to ask for that were included in our itinerary, like a stop to feed capuchin monkeys on our way to Merzouga, and the trip was so much better because of these things.

We are especially grateful to our driver, Samir, who was great to talk to, always on time, and very patient as our luggage expanded throughout the tour. He was a huge part of what made this trip outstanding. We knew we were in good hands with Samir from the very first day when he met us with a smile at the airport, and we really appreciated all of the insights he gave us into Morocco and its culture.

We also had wonderful experiences with our city tour guides, Shafir in Fes and Hanan in Marrakech. They were both so knowledgeable, helpful, and generous with their time. Our time in the desert at Tiziri Camp was so wonderful, the whole team there made us feel welcomed and cared for as individuals even when there were 10 other guests.

I cannot recommend KimKim or its partners enough!

Hotel Review

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

The camp was beautiful and the staff was so lovely and helpful. Much love to Jusef and the team who made us feel right at home!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes

Fes

We had the pleasure of meeting Shafir in Fes for a walking tour. Fes is a complicated city to navigate and it was impressive to see Shafir leading us through the narrowest streets without even a glance at a navigation device. He was full of useful information, took us to meet the most skilled artisans, and helped us understand the city and its history. It was a long day of walking but it really flew by as we peeked into mosques, explored the Medrasa Al-Attarine, and took photos at the palace gates.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

A huge thank you to Shafir for his knowledge & patience!

Transport

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

We met up with Hanan again for our walking tour of Marrakech; after the evening food tour the night before, we knew we would be in great hands. We got so much more out of our trip to the Palais Bahia with Hanan's insights - I highly recommend having a guide for that experience! Hanan provided a lot of context for the markets and we really appreciated the information she shared with us.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Marrakesh Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

My partner and I are picky eaters but we know that food is a huge key to understanding another culture. Even though we weren't adventurous in our tasting, we still appreciated the tour and everything we learned with our tour guide, Hanan. She took us to small cafes, market stalls, and a highly-regarded restaurant in just a few hours. The colors and smells were amazing and even though we didn't eat everything on offer, we still left with very full bellies.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Thank you to Hanan for your knowledge & patience!

Transport

Our driver/guide was Karim and he showed us a great time in Morocco along with excellent local guides in each city we visited. The trip was very well planned and over 17 days we spent time in every main city in the country as well as went to the Sahara, Atlas Mountains and the coasts. Kimkim works with local travel companies and the one they used for our trip in Morocco, Original Travels, put together a great journey that expanded in the planning stage with my desire to include Tangier and add 2 free days in Marrakech. We had a private trip with our own driver/guide every day for just my friend and myself - each with our own hotel/riad room every night - for 17 days for about $5000 (plus tips). AMAZING!!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Salam Fes

Fes

Riad Salam Fes was a lovely accommodation and had a great location. Even though we didn't spend much time in the hotel because we were constantly on the move, it was pleasant and seemed like a nice spot to relax.

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Dar Rihana Dades was nice, though the dining situation was confusing. Breakfast was included, but dinner was not explained well. We ate at the hotel and the food was good albeit pricey. An explanation of costs would have been appreciated since the dinner prices were not listed anywhere.

Activity Reviews

Guided Exploration of the "Blue City" Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Very good guide who showed us things we would have missed on our own - and with a lot of information.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes

Fes

Our guide actually gave us an incredible full-day tour of so much of the Medina that we would not have seen without him, especially the fascinating leather tannery.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

It was a great experience except that I was given a juvenile camel and a very young “handler” and when it came time to get back on the camel after our “break” in the middle of our 2-hour trek, I had an “accident.” The handler did not control the young camel and before I was fully on the camel, it started standing up with me hanging off. I fell off and then another handler came over, but neither even attempted to control the camel and the same thing happened again - and while half on, the camel rose up and after trying to hang on, I fell off again. They swapped out camels and with a now-injured leg, I got on and finished the ride (because I’m tough!). I was able to do everything on the trip after that, including hiking down and up the Monkey’s Fingers canyon, walk about 6 miles a day. etc but my leg hurt the rest of the trip and it turned not just black and blue but much of it turned black! I will include a photo below.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hike through Berber Villages

Morocco

We had a fantastic hiking guide for the Monkey’s Fingers canyon hike! It was beautiful and thrilling and even though my leg hurt from the camel accident 2 days earlier, especially on the uphill part, I focused on the great experience. I could not have done the hike without our guide, who used his feet as ledges etc. And afterwards, we had a tagine lunch at the home he shares with his sister, who made the delicious lunch, and her husband.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Great tour of Marrakech with a very knowledgeable guide.

Quality of Experience

Separately we had an excellent visit to an authentic hammam. Loved it!

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

Another great guide who provided us with another great tour.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Cooking Class

Essaouira

Great experience - provided a more detailed review of it on Trip Advisor. Loved the cooking and meal and especially getting to know the couple offering the class.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Transfer to Marrakech via Roses Valley, Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Interesting drive and visit to Atlas Studios.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had an amazing time in Morocco thanks to our driver Mouad! He went above and beyond to make our trip comfortable and convenient! I would recommend him to any friend/family member going to Morocco!

My recent trip to Morocco was an extraordinary adventure, filled with rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable experiences. From the vibrant streets of Marrakech to the tranquil Sahara Desert, every destination left a lasting impression.
I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to our guide Mustapha and our driver, Mohamed. Their knowledge, passion for Moroccan culture, and warm hospitality made our journey not only enjoyable but also deeply enriching. Mustapha’s storytelling brought the history and traditions of each place to life, while Mohamed expert driving ensured we traveled safely and comfortably through the stunning landscapes.
Also, I highly recommend the travel planner, Majid, to anyone looking to explore Morocco. He is very responsive and quick to act.
Thank you for making my trip unforgettable!

We had an amazing Moroccan experience with KimKim and Original Travels. We had originally planned our trip for October of 2023, but the earthquake had hit Marrakech just weeks before our arrival. Abdel was very kind and flexible and allowed us to reschedule at anytime within the next year.
Our trip started in Casablanca and looped through Rabat, Fes, the desert, and ended in Marrakech. Our driver Samir was excellent - always available and timely. He shared information about Morocco, made activity and restaurants suggestions, and was very flexible with us-and kept us on a good schedule to see everything on our list.
The local guides that KimKim used were outstanding! Very informative and fun.
KimKim/Original Travels put together a seamless experience. I would definitely recommend them to anyone considering Morocco.

Hotel Reviews

Desert Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

Amazing desert experience. Rooms are much more luxurious than I expected in the desert. Food was delicious and staff very friendly

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Braya

Fes Medina

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

Beautiful hotel, room was nice

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes

Fes

Our guide Shareif was great. Spent a full day showing all of the sites in Fes. Tastes foods on the street, shopping - lots of fun

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

Long drive but our driver/guide Samir made stops at various sights in this beautiful landscape

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Desert Adventures around Merzouga

Merzouga

Our local guide was excellent- he really gave us an in depth look at the Nomadic life

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga

Merzouga

ATV in the dunes was a blast. Guides were fun and safe. Highly recommend!!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi N'Tichka pass

Morocco

Beautiful landmark. A little crowded

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Local guide was not as friendly as all of our other guides

Transport

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Great half day with local guide Hanna - she shared personal experiences that enriched our tour

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

From Merzouga Desert to Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Another long drive - but walking in the Gorge made it all worth it,

Quality of Experience

Food

Good lunch at small, authentic restaurant

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had an amazing journey through Morocco. Samir, our driver/guide cared for us excellently. His expertise made the trip seamless and enjoyable. We also had outstanding local guides. In Fez, Shariff, spent the entire day with our group sharing all of his knowledge of the magical city. In Marakesh, Hennah, took us on a walking tour through all of the winding streets of the Medina and even made us a dinner reservation at a beautiful rooftop restaurant. The highlight of our trip was our time in the Sahara desert. Our experience in the desert surpassed all of our expectations. In summary, Kimkim organized a wonderful vacation for us.

Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes

Fes

Our guide, Shariff, was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting and fun. Fez is a magical city.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

We had an amazing day exploring Marakesh with our guide Hennah. She was extremely knowledgeable and open to sharing about her personal journey to becoming a tour guide. We highly recommend her.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga

Merzouga

We had an amazing time during this ATV tour. The views of the Sahara were absolutely breathtaking! The guides were super entertaining and the rides were so fun!!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Overall we had an amazing experience during our trip to Morocco. The hospitality of the people is incredible, food was delicious, the cities are enchanting and our driver Samir was absolutely the best! If you visit Morocco you definitely have to have Samir as your driver. He is kind, knowledgable, respectful, punctual and will show you the best local places and not only the ones were all tourists go. He knows the best spots for pictures and real Moroccan food.

Our guide Ismail made our trip. He was very knowledgeable, and gave us in-depth insight to urban and rural living, culture , religion, and Moroccan history. It was information that we would otherwise never have experienced. He was kind and had a great sense of humor . His concern for our safety was paramount and he was willing to assist us with anything that we needed. We would highly recommend KimKim for the tour aspect of a trip to Morocco and overwhelmingly recommend that you ask for Ismail.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Dar Dar

Rabat

This hotel out of all of the booked hotels, is in definite need of a renovation or updating of the rooms and bathrooms. The dipping pool was not used as it had a color to the water. The service and breakfast, however, was very good.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Needs bathroom redo, and room updates.

Staff

A young man at reception who also worked at another Riad.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bathrooms need to be redone.

Hotel Ziryab

Chefchaouen

A lovely hotel with excellent service and great food

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Great service by a young man who worked all day and lived with his mom nearby. He was excellent in terms of service.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Lys - Luxury Riad & Spa

Fes

Beautiful hotel. Lovely breakfast with good service.

Authenticity & Character

It would have been nice to have had a pool.

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

The Manager helped us evacuate when the storm hit the desert and he was excellent. The camp was beautiful and the food in the restaurant was delicious.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

They handled everything when the torrential rains came, and we needed to be evacuated, with professionalism and concern for safety of all the guests. Would highly recommend this camp.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Villa Pomme d'Or

Midelt

Beautiful hotel and restaurant

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

Beautiful Riad. Only problem is that they had a beautiful pool and it was hot but there was nowhere to lounge by the pool as all the tables around were for the restaurant. The lounges were up on a small deck which only fit 4 lounges and it was hot with no air flow because of the walls around it. Part of the restaurant should have been made into the pool lounges.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Transfer to Chefchaouen from Rabat via Ouazzane 4 Hours Drive

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Ismail was an excellent driver and had a wealth of information.

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Nice Mercedes van

Transfer to Fes: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Dinner with a local Family in Fes

Fes

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

U

Rabat Guided Tour : Hassan Tower, Salé, & the Oudaya

Rabat

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Explore Chefchaouen with your local guide

Chefchaouen

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was very nice but not much information etc. we just walked around the town.

Transport

Casablanca Accommodation – Rabat ( 1 Hour Drive).*Driving Times Don’t Include The Various Stops Along The Way

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

Quality of Experience

Visit the mint Tea guy in the Medina upstairs.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide in Fes was very good.

Transport

Guided Tour of Volubilis

Volubilis

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The Guide was very knowledgeable and also had a good sense of humor

Transport

Fes Food Tour

Fes

It was good to try different food but the order of the food could be changed so that you do t have the donuts before your meal. Rather have them after the main meal for dessert. The dinner place should have nicer seating out on a deck .

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

Quality of Experience

Food

The meal at the camp was one of our best in Morocco.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Fes to Midelt via High Atlas Mountains

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou & Marrakech

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hot Air Balloon Ride

Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Yourself was amazing and made this experience. Will never ever forget it.!

Food

Such a nice surprise to come back to breakfast

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Yourself knew what he was doing

Transport

Cooking Class La Maison Arabe Marrakech 10 AM session.

Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The Chefs and Assistants were excellent and lots of fun!

Hammam Spa & Massage in La Masion Arabe at 3 pm

Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Transfer to Merzouga via Erfoud, Saharan Camel Ride

Morocco

The Manager of of the Tiziri camp went over and above to evacuate us and look after our safety with the major storm in the Desert.

Quality of Experience

Look

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Kimkim is a great option to organise travel for those of us who are short of time.

The process of selecting an itinerary and the suggestions as to activities to do during the trip were spot on.

Both drivers I had over my time in Morocco (Hamid and Noureddine) could not have been more friendly, professional and helpful.

I would definitely recommend Kimkim to others and Megan and her team are to be commended.

Hotel Reviews

Riad EspritBleu

Essaouria

Industrial chic meets traditional riad. Great location in the Medina (old city) and super helpful staff. Wonderful decor and ambience. I highly recommend EspritBleu for all travellers.

Authenticity & Character

Industrial/arty chic done with taste.

Location

Staff

Always willing to give a hand, make recommendations on where to eat and what to see.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The riad is quite new. All the facilities are super clean and well kept.

Riad Ghita

Fes

The lobby area and lower rooms seem lovely. However my room was over the kitchen and sometimes quite noisy. While very clean and cosy it was showing its age and could do with a makeover.

Authenticity & Character

Very authentic

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Pestana Hotel

Tangier

Very clean, comfy bed but the hotel entirely lacks any sort of personality or charm. Its restaurant needs a lot of work on its breakfast menu and the chef who does the dinner service could be a lot better. It advertises that it has a bar, which it does (the structure at least) but does not serve alcohol like the other larger hotels nearby. I ordered a breakfast pack for an early morning departure and this did not eventuate (miscommunication between the front desk and the kitchen or the kitchen forgot (which was what the front desk claimed)).

Authenticity & Character

Everything

Location

Staff

The front desk staff were extremely helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Guided tour of El Jadida

El Jadida

My driver Noureddine undertook the guiding of this tour himself rather than engaging a tour guide. As such the tour was quite perfunctory, with little to no historical context to the place and only a very short walk through the city streets, which actually had some quite interesting art.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

The guided tour was informative and gave me a good overview of the city. It allowed me to identify things I wanted to see more of and visited by myself later on.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Food Tour

Marrakesh

This was a great experience. The night market in Marrakech is a real chance to try different foods and experience an authentic night out in Morocco. Loved it.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Khamal the guide was incredibly knowledgeable and provided great information along the way during the tour. He was probably the best guide on my trip.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Best guide for the trip.

Lunch with a local family

Morocco

Best tagine of my trip! Good company from Megan's nephew (?).

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Wine Tasting in Meknes

Morocco

This was a great experience. Interesting tour of the winery followed by the wine and goats cheese tasting. Three different types of goats cheese (from just made to aged for 3 months - full pieces of each), warm out of the oven bread, olives, olive oil and four different types of wine. Not just tiny tastings, but good sized glasses and offers of more!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Informative tour of the winery with the wine maker.

Transport

Our week long trip through Morocco was amazing! Nihad did a wonderful job planning every detail of this trip and ensuring anything we wanted to do was included in the itinerary. We had some last-minute accommodation needs upon arrival the required some adjustments and Nihad and the team were on it, making changes to some of the riads and our trip plan to help meet our needs and we are so appreciative of that! Abdul Rahman was our tour manager for this trip and did an awesome job guiding us through each of stops from Marrakech to Casablanca and everything in between. He went out of his way to make sure we covered everything we wanted to and more! He made some awesome food recommendations and showed us some great local spots as well traveled city to city.

Marrakech - we arrived here and had a walking guided tour exploring the markets, Le Jardin Secret, and main square/market area. We covered a lot of ground and our guide was very informative. We had lunch at the market place at a place called Chez Lamine and it was one of the favorites of the trip!
Dades Valley - Our next stop was in the Dades Valley area. We made several stops along the way for coffee/tea which helped break up the long drive as well as a lunch stop that came as a recommendation from our tour manager! Once we arrived to our destination for the night, Abdul Rahman provided us with a tour of the rose distillery and learned all about the distillation process. We finished our evening with dinner with a local family which was actually our tour managers family at his home and had the pleasure of meeting Nihad! This was very enjoyable, and the food was delicious!
Merzouga - Our next stop was towards the desert! En route to our camps for the night we made some stops along the way at a carpet shop and seeing the carpet weaving process as well as learning and seeing one of the world oldest water channels. Once we got to the desert area we took a camel ride to our luxury camp for the night which was a very peaceful experience and such a nice way to end the busy day! We opted for the 4x4 drive out the next morning since it was slightly faster than the camels and gave us more time to head towards our next destination.
Fes: We spent two nights here! One was more traveling to Fes and our second day was a guided tour! We really enjoyed the guided tour and seeing the Royal Palace of Fes, and all the craftsmen work while learning about all the history of the city.
Casablanca - our final stop and a quick one! We had an amazing stay right by the water which was a very relaxing way to end the trip and was able to squeeze in a visit to the Hasan II Mosque which was beautiful!

The trip to Moroco wqs an amazing experience. All the locationa picked bh Sharon were definately worth visiting. The private driver assigned a(Abdul Hadi) was excellent. He was prompt and ensured everything was covered timely.
All the guides were extremely knowlegdable anf fun. In particular special thanks to guide Rasheed in Fes and our guide in Marakesh.
Overall, the planning and trip organization exceeded the expectations. I would definatly book with Kimkim and Sharon again. Thanks agaon for entire tean

Our group of 4 had a magical encounter with Morocco. Our tour guide, Omar Daoudi, set the tone: welcoming, hospitable, knowledgeable, a fabulous driver, full of pride for Morocco - particularly Berber - culture. We quickly became a group of 5. All of our accommodations were excellent; Riad El Amine and Kasbah Tiziri were standouts. Maryem put together a balanced itinerary of urban and rural. We learned a lot about local history and culture from our many tour guides, yet it was Omar who was able to pull the local particulars into a broader context and level of understanding. Morocco has a rich and varied culture…there’s a lot to process! It was a special treat to meet Sharon and Maryem from Morocco Immersion. The woman who took us to the market, had us in her home in Marrakech, and prepared the most delicious meal of our trip is especially memorable. There were so many highlights. I loved the desert camel ride!

Hotel Reviews

Riad El Amine Fès

Fes

A gorgeous read with outstanding service.

Authenticity & Character

Everything about its architecture and decor was sumptuous.

Location

It was easy to get to from our parking.

Staff

Welcoming, attentive, respectful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Immaculate, spacious, elegant

Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

The owner purchased this kasbah in bad condition and spent 7 years restoring it to magnificent condition. The owners are super hospitable; the rooms are beautiful, with Berber rugs; the outdoor courtyard has many features, including a beautiful fountain, garden and dining area; there is great detail to indoor and outdoor architectural elements; the food is delicious!

Authenticity & Character

It gave us a sense of the importance of a kasbah in a small rural village.

Location

Very much tucked away. It was a surprise to find it in a small rural village.

Staff

Very hospitable and welcoming. Offered to do some laundry, which was a special treat.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Immaculate, both in and outdoors. Very comfortable, beautifully decorated room.

Riad Madu Premium Camp

Merzouga

The desert camp near Merzouga was a beautiful location, providing a peaceful camel ride experience under clear blue skies. However, one employee's demeanor was off-putting, lacking hospitality. The camp was smaller and offered a more intimate desert atmosphere compared to some larger camps we passed.

Activity Reviews

Morning Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

Omar said our tour guide was not Morocco Immersion’s regular tour guide, but I would rate him as our best local tour guide. The gardens and museums inside the kasbah were wonderful.

Quality of Experience

Our riad was in a convenient location, and we got our first glimpse of the royal life of the King.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Outstanding local guide.

Transport

Omar navigated the varied stops and traffic effortlessly.

Hike to Cascade d'Akchour

Chefchaouen

The ride to and from the hike was scenic and we got to see lots of traditional wood burning bread ovens along the way.

Quality of Experience

The many stops along the hike where there are sitting areas beside small waterfalls and get food and drinks. There is no need to go to the top of the trail to enjoy the hike.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Omar was our guide…the best!

Transport

It was a fairly long ride to and from Chefchaouen, but it was lovely, green scenery.

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

I enjoyed both the pottery and leather/fabrics tours. Fès-Meknès is rightly proud of its work in these fields.

Quality of Experience

Fes is a very large city with a lot to see.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Omar knows all of the local guides used by Morocco Immersion, so there are easy handoffs. Our tour guide was a lifelong resident of Fes. He shared a lot of information about the Islamic faith.

Transport

Our time in Fes was mostly on foot. No vehicles are allowed in the Medina.

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

Morocco

We had beautiful weather for our camel ride so we didn’t need any scarves, but still it was fun to wear a scarf Berber style. The camels were docile and obedient to our leader. I loved the beauty and peacefulness of the desert. I thoroughly enjoyed the camel ride.

Quality of Experience

Well-trained camels and a perfect day to be in the desert.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

A sweet young man.

Transport

I loved the camel ride.

Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

We had beautiful accommodations at the Desert Camp, but the lead staff person was a bit snarly.

Quality of Experience

We arrived at the desert camp a bit late, which may have compromised the hospitality of our arrival.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The staff who checked our passports and was our dinner and breakfast server was unfriendly, truly the only unfriendly person of our entire trip.

Transport

We had pretty wild 4-wheel drive rides to the desert. It was rough but good-spirited.

Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

It was lovely being in a private home with a master chef of Moroccan cooking. Her college-age daughter helped with cooking, spoke good English, and added to the experience.

Quality of Experience

Every aspect of this, from market to being in the kitchen helping a bit, to eating in a private home, was wonderful.

Food

Amazing! The best meal of the trip.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The hostess is an amazing cook and in particular focused on the spices.

Transport

Omar knew the neighborhood well, so it was easy. It was nice to have an experience outside the Medina.

In a word, this trip for four friends was "wow." First thanks need to go to Maryem, who graciously revised reservations both when we changed the number of folks traveling and also when our airline cancelled our original flight, and all riads and tours had to be rebooked. Maryem was also great at answering questions and helping us prepare for the trip.

General observations. Our timing (late September-early October) was perfect. Weather was sunny and hot, but not unbearable. We packed rather modest clothing (legs and shoulders covered) but saw that for many tourists, anything goes. Nevertheless, we felt we were being respectful of our host country. We were vigilant about keeping bottled water with us. Most, but not all, accommodations provided it. There was a lot of time spent in the car whenever we were between cities. But there was also much to see. The architecture and landscapes were fascinating to watch, and we had many short stops. You want to have coins and toilet paper handy at those stops!

Best of the Best. Our local guide in Rabat (and I'm sorry I can't remember his name) was so personable and knowledgeable
and got us off to a great start with not just the local but also the country's history and political setting. The riad in Fès (Riad El Amine Fès) was so gorgeous and had such wonderful service that we were tempted to spend the rest of our tour, if not our lives, there. Learning about the ancient irrigation system in Toudgha El Oulia was one of just many great geographic experiences. We really did get into the geography of Morocco in general.

And the top award goes to our "tour manager", Omar, who was superb at navigating our car through all kinds of traffic, including donkey carts and the gendarmerie. Omar was responsible, caring, personable, funny, and always on the lookout to take advantage of serendipity. For instance, we stopped at a "fantasia" at the Ouezzane Airport, getting to experience a local festival that probably few tourists see. His sharing of Berber culture, Moroccan history, and his family's story all helped to make those car trips speed along. It was hard to say goodbye!

Hotel Reviews

Riad El Amine Fès

Fes

This place was just fantastic! The public areas were sumptuous, the rooms were lovely, the service was superb. We gladly ate dinner there both nights we stayed.

Authenticity & Character

The central garden/public area is full of daylight and charm. And all around are smaller rooms for dining or relaxing.

Location

Staff

The wait staff was attentive and personable. The hotel host (a woman) was attentive to us and our desires. We really felt like we were important company.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad El Palacio

Chefchaouen

This hotel was in a good location but not in really good shape. Our closet had no pole for hanging clothing. Water was not provided. (The host told us the drinking water was safe; our tour guide went out and got water for us.) There were no towels in our room, nor in the room of one of our companions. When we returned from dinner, we were given terry cloth spa robes that had just been laundered and were still a bit damp to take to our rooms. I probably would rather not stay there again.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad La Croix Berbère Luxe

Marrakech

Great rooms! Wonderful location.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

The person welcoming us decided to focus on me and make a fuss over me. I think he was trying to be teasing, but I was tired and not in the mood to engage, and he wouldn't quit. That was the only unpleasant experience. In general, the staff was were helpful, particularly in making sure we knew how to get to and from the riad.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Hike to Cascade d'Akchour

Chefchaouen

The hike to Cascade d'Akchour turned out to be a wonderful experience, far better than its description suggested. We were hesitant at first due to concerns about the distance (10 miles round trip), but the actual walk was full of beautiful sights, local interactions, and peaceful places to rest and enjoy freshly squeezed orange juice. The drive to the hiking start point was equally fascinating, with insights into local bread ovens.

Morning Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

The morning guided tour of Rabat was excellent. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, particularly about history, and it really enhanced our understanding and enjoyment of Rabat and Morocco in general. This was the best local tour we had during our trip, and I highly recommend it.

Yassine and Said (Driver) were amazing!

Yassine provided great information with short turnaround times before and during our trip.

Said, our driver in Morocco, exceeded my expectations! Said is one of the most kind and thoughtful people I have ever met in my life. I felt very safe and comfortable during my two week trip, and it was really because of Said and his exceptional service and personality. His English is also great - his pronunciation and grammar were exceptional! It was very easy to understand him. I felt like I was talking to an American. Said is also really more than just a driver; he is now a lifelong friend, and he should really be a tour guide because he provided us with great information about his country and shared many personal stories to share about Moroccan culture and history. My friends and I cried when we had to part ways with Said because we enjoyed his company so much. The only complaint I have is that Said's boss assigned him to another job for our last day. Therefore, we got assigned a different driver our last day, and Said was not able to drop us off at the airport. I wish we just had Said the entire trip. Anyone would be lucky to work with Said! I am also hoping you can forward this review to Said and Said's boss. Said deserves all the great recognition in the world because he really went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of during our trip! If not, please let me know who I can contact to make sure this information gets passed along to Said and his boss. Thank you!

Our trip went very smoothly; all accommodations were excellent. Abdellah, our local specialist was very responsive, answering our questions very promptly. Illyach, our driver was amazing.! He always was on time and was friendly and engaging. He also was very patient with all of our questions. All and all we had a great time. Thanks again!

Our driver, Ayoub Benala was with us for 15 days. Although he does not yet have his qualifications to be a quide he was extremely knowledgeable about his culture and the history of the areas we visited. He was generous and excited to share this knowledge.
He was reliable and accessible. We were three friends with different needs. He was sensitive and aware of this and adeptly handled all circumstances with grace.
We all became very fond of Ayoub and feel fortunate to have had him as our driver .

great attention to detail in the planning.

Omar is the best as a guide and driver.

Hotel Reviews

Riad El Amine Fès

Fes

Riad El Palacio

Chefchaouen

our room was two floors with a narrow winding staircase. Tough to carry bags up.Noise from the lobby could be heard into the evening.

Activity Review

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes