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Megan Lower

I am the director of Wanderlust Voyages and the primary point of contact for travelers. I view travel as a way to expand your world view, learning about different cultures and immersing yourself in the local experience. I'm not a fan of traveling halfway around the world (or even just across the nearest border) just to stay in familiar hotels, eat familiar food, and try to go about the cities/towns the way you would at home. Travel is about enjoying new destinations and experiences to their fullest, which means visiting local restaurants, unique accommodations, and, when possible, talking to local residents.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"All of Morocco. From Tangier to the Sahara to Marrakech, and everything in between. Whether you are looking for luxury, adventure, history, or any combination thereof, we can put together the perfect itinerary for you. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"I am a lawyer-turned-travel-expert, a journey that began with my first trip to the Sahara Desert. I was so enchanted with Morocco, and the desert region in particular, that I wanted to share it with everyone. This started the conversation with my husband, Belghit (who was born in nearby Rissani), about how we could accomplish bringing friends, family, anyone and everyone to explore the wonders of Morocco. Since then, I dove headfirst into the travel business, expanding my knowledge of both the industry and Morocco. I've already been there more times than I can count, and each time I go, I visit more accommodations, try out new activities, and seek to increase my knowledge of the country, from the ever-changing popular cities like Fes and Marrakech to the more obscure off-the-beaten-path areas like Oujda and Taroudant."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Oh, so many... From transportation adventures to interactions with wild animals to weather failing to cooperate, there are always things that can make travel a unique experience. However, one of the most eye-opening and unique experiences was part of that first trip to the Sahara. I went to visit the home where Belghit grew up. It was a mud-brick house part of an ancient ksar that dates back to the 1700s. Making our way through the winding path inside, cool in the dark away from the bright sun, passing by old mule stalls, a well that once served as their primary source of water, and climbing up the winding steps to bare mud rooms, each opening into a central courtyard. The kitchen still contained a daubed mud oven for baking bread and no running water. It looked like something that you would expect to be from centuries past, not a mere two decades. And yet, that's how Belghit grew up, running down the road to his family's date farm. It was an incredible experience, very eye-opening, and one I will never forget."

Megan is part of the following groups: Morocco Travel Agents
Top itineraries and travel advice
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Recent trip reviews for Megan

Outstanding Andalucia Adcenture
Spain | Oct 19 - Oct 26, 2024

Michelle
Michelle G.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024
Enjoyed a fabulous trip through Andalucia (Southern Spain) organized by Megan. This was an add-on to the original trip we spoke to Megan about but she delivered a wonderful itinerary hitting all the sights we were interested in visiting, or explained why some sights were too difficult to incorporate given the schedule. The guides we had along the way were excellent - knowledgeable, friendly and very welcoming to their city. They felt like friends after our time spent with each of them. Love... Read more

Enjoyed a fabulous trip through Andalucia (Southern Spain) organized by Megan. This was an add-on to the original trip we spoke to Megan about but she delivered a wonderful itinerary hitting all the sights we were interested in visiting, or explained why some sights were too difficult to incorporate given the schedule. The guides we had along the way were excellent - knowledgeable, friendly and very welcoming to their city. They felt like friends after our time spent with each of them. Love that it was a customized itinerary just for us - made us feel truly special! Accommodations were great and centrally located. Megan was quite responsive during the planning phase anytime we had a question. I would recommend Megan to my family and friends and anyone looking to travel through this region.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Giralda Center
Sevilla

Great location - not far from train station and close to Plaza de Espana and other sights. Room was very modern, spacious and comfortable. (Room size is comparable to US hotels.) Breakfast buffet was separate. We found out on Day 2 that you can do a la carte breakfast in the bar/restaurant area and it was very affordable. (Not too many cafes walking distance to grab a coffee in the morning.)

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Soho Boutique Capuchinos Hotel
Córdoba

We walked here from the train station - approx 15 mins. (No Ubers available but after we did the trek it wasn’t a bad walk.) We had rooms on the ground level but it was interesting that the window was to the interior core of the building. It wasn’t loud and we didn’t spend too much extra time in the room so it wasn’t an issue. Breakfast was included.

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Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Room Mate Leo
Granada

Centrally located in Downtown Granada just a few blocks from the Cathedral. Ubers/taxis can’t drop you off at the door because it’s located inside the business area (pedestrian only) but it’s only a short walk from the main street to the hotel entrance. Rooms were very modern and rooms comfortable. Breakfast is not included but there are coffee shop options a few doors down. Front desk staff was helpful with dining recommendations when we first arrived.

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Caterina Victoria
Malaga

This isn’t a hotel but apartment. Bathrooms were a little tight on space but the room was large enough and the living area (dining, sitting area and kitchenette) was plenty big and you could really spread out there. We got dropped off by the Cathedral and since this apartment is located in the pedestrian area, it’s a little bit of a walk through some busy pedestrian streets depending on the time of day. There are bars located at the base of the building so there can be noise depending on how your apartment is situated or what game is playing. Since it’s an apartment, don’t expect daily cleaning or on-site personnel, which was fine with us. But their manager was great in getting in touch a week before our arrival to confirm our reservation and provide instruction on how to find the apartments. There were grocery stores and coffee shops nearby if we needed snacks and drinks. There was also a Nespresso-type coffee maker in the apartment.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The apartment manager was great about getting in contact with us a week before our arrival to confirm our travel details.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of Seville’s Cathedral, Alcázar & Giralda
Guided Tour of Seville’s Cathedral, Alcázar & Giralda
Seville

Julio was great! Very friendly, informative tour and always happy to answer questions that we had.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Julio spoke excellent English for us non-Spanish speaking travelers.
Transport
It was a walking tour so no separate transport was used. But the paths we walked were fantastic.
Tapas Tour
Tapas Tour
Spain

Really enjoyed this food tour. Our guide was a former restauranteur so she could speak in-depth about the food that was presented. Everything we sampled was delicious and we did a small “crawl” or walk from stop to stop. I have a new appreciation for Spanish olive oil.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Megan Lower
Photo taken by Michelle G
Photo taken by Michelle G
Photo taken by Michelle G
Photo taken by Michelle G
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Trip to Morocco was unforgettable. Megan pro...
Morocco | Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2024

Sue
Sue S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Nov 14, 2024
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.... Read more

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.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Akchour Falls from Chefchaouen
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
Tour Fes with a Private Guide
Fes

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

Atlas Mountains Hike
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
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
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
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
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
Tour Marrakech with a private guide
Marrakesh
Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis
Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis
Morocco

Very interest ruins. So glad we visited.

Local specialist: Megan Lower
Megan
Megan Lower
Local specialist in Massachusetts | Replied on Nov 15, 2024

Hi Sue,

Thank you for the review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to send us any feedback and thoughts. I'm sorry to hear you had a bad experience with your first driver; we'll make note of this for the future. And we'll also make note of the heavy emphasis on shopping during your tour of Fes. Kamal (our tour guide there) usually receives many requests to help travelers buy handicrafts, so this may be why the tour steered in that direction.

Thank you again!

Adventures in Morocco
Morocco | Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2024

Terry
Terry C.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Nov 07, 2024
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.... Read more

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
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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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Megan Lower
Megan
Megan Lower
Local specialist in Massachusetts | Replied on Nov 12, 2024

Hi Terry,

Thank you so much for your review. We're glad to hear you had a good trip overall despite the disconnect on our end regarding the bus to the ferry terminal. We love getting feedback on where we've done well and what we can improve on in the future.

I'll also make note of your feedback on the city guides (especially around feeling pressured to buy at the shops) and the glowing reviews for the two Karims!

Thank you again!

We were thrilled by the country and our guides
Morocco | Oct 20 - Oct 30, 2024

MArci
MArci H.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 03, 2024
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! Read more

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.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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
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!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Roman Ruins of Volubilis
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.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lunch with a local family
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
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
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
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.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Erg Chebbi Dunes to Boumalne Dades
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!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Food Tour
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
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
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
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
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
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
Local specialist: Megan Lower
Megan
Megan Lower
Local specialist in Massachusetts | Replied on Nov 07, 2024

Hi Marci,

Thank you so much for your review and feedback on the accommodations and activities. We're sorry to see you had an unsatisfactory stay at Riad Nasreen. While we try our best to visit each site and thoroughly vet them, we cannot know the all aspects of the service and we rely on traveler feedback. Our team truly appreciates the thorough feedback you've given us!

Thank you again!

Wonderful Moroccan Trip
Morocco | Oct 19 - Oct 29, 2024

Nancy
Nancy K.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024
We had a wonderful trip in Morocco, specifically Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, and Marrakesh (as well as a desert camp experience we booked separately due to friends’ recommendations). Megan was easy to work with during the planning stage, and then she arranged for terrific drivers and guides throughout the trip, especially Nourdine who went above and beyond to help us navigate from Casa to Rabat to Fez and while in Fez, and Kamal who shared his depth of knowledge of language, Morocco, and Fez in... Read more

We had a wonderful trip in Morocco, specifically Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, and Marrakesh (as well as a desert camp experience we booked separately due to friends’ recommendations). Megan was easy to work with during the planning stage, and then she arranged for terrific drivers and guides throughout the trip, especially Nourdine who went above and beyond to help us navigate from Casa to Rabat to Fez and while in Fez, and Kamal who shared his depth of knowledge of language, Morocco, and Fez in an impactful manner. We would highly recommend working with KimKim/Megan and visiting the Hassan II mosque in Casa, spending at least one night in Rabat (which we wished we had as Megan suggested instead of in Casa), and spending two full days in Fez; it’s hard to imagine skipping Marrakesh while touring Morocco, but it was our least favorite city, because we found it very touristy and didn’t see anything unique or special after all the prior tours.

Local specialist: Megan Lower
Megan
Megan Lower
Local specialist in Massachusetts | Replied on Nov 07, 2024

Hi Nancy,

Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you had a great time in Morocco! We'll let Nourdine and Kamal know about the positive feedback you've shared.

Thank you again!

Dessert tour and camel ride
Morocco | Oct 23 - Oct 25, 2024

Wally
Wally U.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024
The safari tour was excellent. The guide was excellent and interacted well with the group. His knowledge and expertise was exceptional. Accommodations and food provided along the trip were exceptional as well. This was a memorable trip that may result in further trips to other places that kimkim has to offer Read more

The safari tour was excellent. The guide was excellent and interacted well with the group. His knowledge and expertise was exceptional. Accommodations and food provided along the trip were exceptional as well. This was a memorable trip that may result in further trips to other places that kimkim has to offer

Hotel Reviews
Tin Joseph
Ouarzazate

Food and accommodations were excellent. Owner was present and very personable with all.

Location
Staff
Interaction with us travelers
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Madu Luxury Camp
Merzouga

Very clean. Excellent food

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Ouarzazate to Erg Chebbi
Ouarzazate to Erg Chebbi
Morocco

First time in Morocco. The trip was memorable. Met interested people along the various stops.

Quality of Experience
Guides knowledge
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp
Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp
Morocco

Excellent experience

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Experienced drivers
Local specialist: Megan Lower
Megan
Megan Lower
Local specialist in Massachusetts | Replied on Nov 07, 2024

Hi Wally,

Thank you so much for your review! We're glad to hear you had a good experience on your travels through Morocco.!

We had an incredible 3 days tour with “Hassan...
Morocco | Oct 23 - Oct 25, 2024

Karen
Karen M.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

We had an incredible 3 days tour with “Hassan Amraoui” to the beautiful Sahara Desert, Hassan was very accommodating to everyone in our group..We highly recommend Hassan for your next tour to the sahara

Local specialist: Megan Lower
Megan
Megan Lower
Local specialist in Massachusetts | Replied on Nov 02, 2024

Hi Karen,
Glad to hear you had a great tour with Hassan! We always love sharing reviews with our drivers and tour guides; we'll be sure that Hassan hears you had a good time!

Cheers!

Kimkim is a great option to organise travel f...
Morocco | Sep 3 - Sep 29, 2024

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Alison J.
Australia | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2024
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. Read more

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Local specialist: Megan Lower
Megan
Megan Lower
Local specialist in Massachusetts | Replied on Nov 02, 2024

Hi Alison,
Thank you for your review! We're glad you had a great time experiencing Morocco. We've also noted your feedback on Riad Ghita and Pestana Hotel, as well as the guided tour of El Jadida.
Thank you again!

We were very pleased with our trip designed b...
Morocco | Sep 13 - Sep 23, 2024

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Anne G.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2024

We were very pleased with our trip designed by Kim Kim .Megan was our specialist and she was so easy to communicate with even with the time zone difference.
Winnie with Wanderlust voyages was also available for questions during our trip and responded promptly.
Our accommodations were varied and lovely.
Our driver Khalid Khouati was wonderful.
The tour guides arranged for us at various places were personable and knowledgeable and we never felt rushed.
Thank you everyone.

Local specialist: Megan Lower
Megan
Megan Lower
Local specialist in Massachusetts | Replied on Nov 02, 2024

Hi Anne,

We're so glad to hear you had a great experience in Morocco! Thank you so much for choosing us to help plan your trip.

Cheers!

Morocco
Morocco | Jun 30 - Jul 11, 2024

Paul
Paul A.
West Sacramento, CA | Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024
Morocco would have been a harder place to travel if it wasn’t for the help of KimKim. The driver, Khalid, is an exceptional human being and was the most accommodating driver I’ve ever experienced. He’s a 10! The guide in Fez, Khamal, is also a patient, kind professor who made the tour in Fez most special. His historical knowledge and command of English is truly exceptional. Our other guides both in Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains were very professional and helpful.
Morocco is truly a... Read more

Morocco would have been a harder place to travel if it wasn’t for the help of KimKim. The driver, Khalid, is an exceptional human being and was the most accommodating driver I’ve ever experienced. He’s a 10! The guide in Fez, Khamal, is also a patient, kind professor who made the tour in Fez most special. His historical knowledge and command of English is truly exceptional. Our other guides both in Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains were very professional and helpful.
Morocco is truly a blend of modern and ancient. Its commitment to its history and religion is impressive. The people are warm. I can say with all sincerity that my cultural life experience is more enriched now that I’ve had a taste of Morocco. Thank you KimKim.

Hotel Reviews
The White Camel Lodge
Agafay, Marrakech

This is a special place that is well worth the awe inspiring sunset and sense of adventure.

Authenticity & Character
Uniqueness
Location
Had never experienced anything like this before.
Staff
Friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Great pool
Es Saadi Marrakech Resort - Hotel
Marrakech

The staff is very very accommodating. It’s clean, colorful, and serves a great breakfast. Fantastic swimming pool. Great pool service. Quiet at night. Ac works well.

Authenticity & Character
It’s more modern with Moroccan details. It’s like a nice hotel in Hawaii with some Moroccan influence
Location
A bit of a walk to the Medina but since we had a driver that wasn’t a concern
Staff
Very helpful. Let us check out late. Let us hang around since we had a late flight out at night.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean yet does not smell of disinfectant!
Barcelo Tanger
Tangier

Very modern and clean. Pool is shady though and was windy.

Authenticity & Character
More modern and new than Moroccan character
Location
Beautiful view of Mediterranean.
Staff
Not much interaction so that was fine. Means it runs well.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very very clean and comfortable
Hotel Dar Mounir
Chefchaouen

Lots of winding stairs. Shower overflowed but they were quick to fix. It was ok

Authenticity & Character
Very Moroccan
Location
Right in the Medina
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Breakfast was poor
Riad Maison Bleue And Spa
Fes

Beautiful authentic Moroccan style. Super close to the Medina. Fun staff. Great personality of place and staff. Lots of stairs but they have an elevator!

Authenticity & Character
So authentic. It was four houses remodeled together
Location
Close to Medina
Staff
Fun, kind and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
We saw other Riads inside the Medina that were more “elegant” (bigger) but this Riad is elegant and has a fun personality. I really liked.
Activity Review
Tour Fes with a Private Guide
Tour Fes with a Private Guide
Fes

Khamal is a professor who knows his stuff. Lots of energy, so knowledgeable. Speaks English like a natural speaker. Get him!!!

Quality of Experience
Nice accommodations and guides. Great driver Khalid.
Food
We searched for variety and found it. Food from vendors in the Medina was delicious and safe.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
People are warm and real
Transport
Khalid is the BEST
Local specialist: Megan Lower
Photo taken by Paul A
Photo taken by Paul A