Megan Lower

We had a wonderful time in Northern Morocco. The driver was excellent, and the guides at each site were great. The hotels chosen for us exceeded our expectations. It was very easy to customize the tour to my specifications.

Hotel Reviews

Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

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Palais Faraj Suites & Spa

Fès

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Guided Tour of Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

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Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

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Mohammad, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and interesting. He is an excellent guide!

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En Route stop at Volubilis

Morocco

The guide was not good. We knew more about Volubilis than he did.

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Mohammad was an excellent driver for our whole trip. Always punctual and pleasant.

The whole trip turned out to be even better than expected. Megan was very responsive and made it easy to make adjustments to our itinerary that best fit our interests. Our driver Karim was there waiting for us at the airport and guided us throughout the whole trip. He got us everywhere safely and really made the trip more enjoyable. There were long stretches in the car getting to all the towns and he always made sure we were comfortable, had new water bottles everyday and answered all our questions about Moroccan culture and traditions during the drives. All our accommodations were very comfortable and ready for us when we arrived. Our reservations for hotels and guided tours were set up beforehand and we had no issues with them during the trip. Morocco was truly beautiful and so diverse going from dry desert, to mountains and forests. Better save extra room in the budget for all the amazing handmade goods you'll find throughout Morocco too. I would 100% go back and book with the same travel agency again.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Madu Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Ksar Sultan Dades

El Hart

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Palais Sebban

Marrakech

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Radisson Blu Casablanca City Center

Casablanca

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Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Fes

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

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Activity Reviews

Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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Marrakech to Boumalne Dades via Ouarzazate

Morocco

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Dinner with a local family

Morocco

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Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Morocco

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Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

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Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

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Guided Hike in the Dades Valley

Boumalne Dades

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Erg Chebbi to Fes by way of the Atlas Mountains

Morocco

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The Roman Ruins of Volubilis

Morocco

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Not sure where to begin - from the first interactions with Megan (Wanderlust Voyages) for booking this vacation to the last day of the trip - everything was impeccably planned and executed. Morocco is a "haunting" country where "new age" vibrancy (think Casablanca, Marrakech) meets "old age" charm (think Merzouga/Sand dunes/Atlas mountains). We had a fantastic 11-day trip - right from the airport pickup (Tangier) to the last day drop off at Casablanca - everything was fantastic. Our tour driver, Hassan, was a phenomenal young bloke who knew the country well! The entire roadmap, as planned, was perfect! The Riads (hotels), food, tour guides, stops along the way as planned along with all the experiences (especially the local New Year's Eve immersion at a local restaurant/bar - Malak Emeraude) were absolutely memorable! We had a few small hiccups along the way, but they were quickly resolved via the ever-so-responsive, Sara Z., who it seems, never sleeps! - so a huge thank you to her! The Wanderlust team has been incredibly responsive and for us that was a big deal - timely, prompt and professional communication all along. I would highly recommend Megan L./Wanderlust Voyages for your next Morocco trip!

We had a fantastic trip to Morocco, planned with Megan from kimkim. She took into account our accommodation needs, and preferences for proximity to the medinas. She even accommodated a last minute change as we arrived a day earlier, and booked the accommodation, car and driver for that day too. It was a truly unforgettable experience in a wonderful country with friendly and beautiful people.

Our driver, Ahmad picked us up from the airport in Casablanca and drove us to Rabat, which was our first stop. He was very friendly, spoke great English, and was a calm and patient driver which was much appreciated. Could not have asked for a better driver.

Rabat was a great start as it’s clean, and the Medina is manageable on your own. The kasbah is beautiful too and easy to explore.

Next was Chef Chaouen where we explored the blue city with a guide Hazim. He was friendly and welcoming, and knowledgeable too.

We stopped in the Agafay desert, which was a unique experience, for a night, and carried onto Marrakech, where we had a guide Ezam for the food tour and also through the very large Medina. He was great and took into account our vegetarian needs.

Last stop was Casablanca. Overall a very well planned trip, with great service. Thank you!

A Mesmerizing Journey Through Morocco: From Coastal Cities to Saharan Sands
Our driver and guide Hassan Amraoui was the best part of the trip.
Our 10-day Moroccan adventure was made exceptional by our remarkable driver, Hassan Amraoui, whose expertise and patience transformed our journey into something truly special. His responsible driving and intimate knowledge of Morocco's roads ensured we traveled safely between destinations while experiencing the country's diverse landscapes.
In Casablanca, we admired the Hassan II Mosque's architectural grandeur before heading to Rabat, where the blue-walled Kasbah des Oudaias offered stunning coastal views. Hassan's local insights added depth to each location we visited.
Fes immersed us in history with its UNESCO-listed medina. Navigating the labyrinthine alleys, we watched skilled artisans work in the tanneries and crafts quarters. The sensory overload of spices, leather, and metalwork created an unforgettable atmosphere.
The journey's highlight was undoubtedly Merzouga and the Sahara Desert. Riding ATVs across towering sand dunes delivered pure adrenaline-pumping excitement. The golden dunes stretched endlessly, creating a surreal landscape that felt otherworldly. Hassan's expert navigation through the desert roads made this remote adventure possible.
Marrakech provided the perfect finale. The famous Djemaa el-Fna square pulsed with energy as snake charmers, storytellers, and food vendors created a carnival-like atmosphere. A food tour revealed the depths of Moroccan cuisine, from tender tagines to delicate pastries.
The aerial adventures in Marrakech – hot air ballooning at sunrise and paragliding over the landscape – offered breathtaking perspectives of the Red City and Atlas Mountains. Watching the morning light paint the city gold while floating silently overhead was simply magical.
Throughout our journey, Hassan's professionalism, friendly demeanor, and deep understanding of Morocco's culture and geography enhanced every aspect of our trip. His careful planning and flexible approach ensured we could fully immerse ourselves in each experience while maintaining a comfortable pace. Having such a reliable and knowledgeable driver made our Moroccan adventure not just a series of destinations, but a seamless journey through this captivating country.

Activity Reviews

Sand Boarding

Morocco

Amazing - My kids and I loved it.

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Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Kamal took us to tour the medina and overall Fes tour was very interesting and beautiful

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

Morocco

Long journey but worth every bit of it.

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ATV / Dune Buggy Adventure in the Sahara Desert

Morocco

This is a must do. Adventurous and my kids and I loved every bit of it. The ATV guy was very experienced and very resposible. I highly recommend this activity.

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Merzouga Oasis and Family Lunch

Morocco

Berber Pizza was the best! Amazing hospitality and loved it.

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Camel Trek into Luxury Sahara Camp

Morocco

It was a 4 km long camel ride but worth it. Beautiful dunes and unbelievable experience! I would do a 2km ha ha...my behind was crying.

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Sahara to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorge

Morocco

very long drive but our driver was just excellent and he would stop in many beautiful places and at the end we didnt even feel the long drive

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Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Beautiful drive!

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Food Tour

Marrakesh

This is a must do! food was amazing and the guide will know exactly where to take you. Food was simply superb!

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Paragliding

Marrakesh

Superb experience!

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over Marrakech

Marrakesh

Amazing amazing amazing

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Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Beautiful!

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Ibrahim was well organized and always on time. The private guides for Marrakesh (Yassine ) and Fez (Kamal) were knowledgeable and interesting.

The local roadside restaurants were absolutely fantastic and probably the best food in Morocco.

The Sahara excursion is a must!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel & Ryad Art Place Marrakech

Marrakech

Beautiful Riyad. Gorgeous rooms and very centrally located.

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Les Jardins de Skoura

Skoura

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It’s a bit out of the way, but worth the extra drive. The property is beautiful

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Riad Madu Luxury Camp

Merzouga

This is a must!!!

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The camp is located furthest into the Sahara. All you can see are dunes and the mountains in the distance.

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Tea with a local family

Morocco

We did not enjoy this. It felt staged and unnecessary

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The trip was amazing for the most part. Our guide and our driver (Ibrahim and Hassan) went
out of their way to accommodate us; they were patient and fun and met all our needs and
requests. We had a thoroughly enjoyable time with them and would definitely recommend them or use them again ourselves. They made the trip more than enjoyable, and we had a lot of fun with them during our drive times. We stopped for coffee, stopped and bought oranges, stopped to get wine for the desert camp.... They were fantastic. Our biggest issue, we feel, involved communication with our specialist, Megan, and the communication between her and the guide and driver. To begin, none of us like "tour" vacations but with the language barrier in Morocco, especially, we opted to use Kimkim/Wanderlust. We made it clear - we thought - to Megan that we did not want a "package" vacation and that we wanted free time to explore on our own, flexibility to change plans, and did not want to frequent the "tourist trap" spots of the region. When we arrived and were taken to our transport vehicle by our guide, we were introduced to our driver - a surprise to us as we thought we had a driver/guide in the form of one person. Our vehicle was a large 15 passenger tourist van/bus, with curtains on the windows, wifi onboard, etc.; possibly because there were 5 of us and our luggage, and we also needed room for any purchases, but still seemed like overkill and something that definitely didn’t blend in. We thought maybe it was also the reason for the separate driver, since it wasn't a standard car. We shrugged it off - and it did make for lots of space - went to our beautiful hotel and settled in. The food tour that night was perfect. The next day, during the Marrakech city tour with our local guide, we were taken to specific shops, even in the souk, to shop and make purchases. This was *exactly* what we had been concerned about and didn't want; we
were pretty turned off. Besides that, the guide was very informative and knowledgeable. Our schedule said we had free time the next morning, so we figured we'd go back to the market on our own; however, on returning to the hotel, we found out there was NO free time the next morning. (We did go back that night for some more food and a bit of browsing.) The next day we went to Ait BenHaddou, which was one of our highly anticipated stops. We again felt that
we were rushed through, in order to get us to the hotel..... which we arrived at with hours to spare before dinner and bed, feeling very disappointed in the day’s activities. Those activities had included the argan oil stop, which we could have skipped, was supposedly optional, and which we thought we had also said we were not interested in. This was when we first clued in that we were basically on a scripted tour and would have to be pretty vocal in communicating our desires to our guide since they had not been communicated by our advisor. (Our daughter messaged Megan about
it, and that was also her reply). From that point on, we did so and, while he seemed surprised at some of our choices (not dressing up and having our picture taken in caftans and turbans, for example), the rest of the trip seemed to go more smoothly. I’m still disappointed in the Ait BenHaddou stop, as I felt I saw nothing but some red walls. We had also expressed to Megan our daughter's desire to be able to take a short 'hike' while in the mountains, but the itinerary left no time to fit that in even though we'd been told we would be able to. We could have gone to the gorge after leaving Quarzazate, but our guide told us we'd have to leave at least an hour earlier in the morning, basically drive an hour, have time to stop and get a picture, and then drive the other way for hours to the camel trek; we opted to skip it. All to say that, even tho we felt we had communicated our wishes to Megan, they were not passed on and the trip did not seem very personal. We felt that either she didn't have a good grasp of distances and travel time, or just placated us with telling us that we would be able to do all the things we wanted. We would have made adjustments (e.g. skipped Rabat).... we relied on her 'expertise' rather than doing the homework ourselves - the main reason to hire a travel specialist - and were disappointed. There were a couple other small requests that were also not communicated to our guide. Basically, it felt that once we booked the trip, the cookie cutter parts were pieced together to hit our high points and the personal adjustments were ignored, as were realistic time frames. Still, we had a wonderful trip, thanks to Ibrahim and Hassan. Our guide in Fes, Kamal, was superb. The services provided by the Moroccan people to those who are traveling is so accommodating and hospitable, as they work to make you comfortable and welcome….something you don’t always find in areas heavily frequented by tourists. If we were to do it again, we decided we would skip Kimkim/Wanderlust, or any other travel service, find and hire a driver/guide via recommendation, and build our own trip from scratch - basically go back to what we have always done. We also feel that would allow more flexibility in stops…. there are lots of places along the way that we would have stopped and explored were we not on the ‘tour’, and others we would have skipped. Overall a fantastic trip, though.... it all worked out in the end.

Hotel Reviews

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

Probably my favorite hotel of the trip. So much fun to explore, amazing mosaic and plaster work, beautiful rooms. Wonderful breakfast. Fantastic.

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rooms, mosaic, plasterwork, courtyard/garden, pools, food......

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Close to everything we wanted to do.

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Riad Madu Luxury Camp

Merzouga

So much fun to be in the desert and pretend to live in a tent!

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It's the Sahara.... what more needs to be said?

Staff

So much fun.

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Riad Mosaic Chefchaouen

Chefchouen

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Very personal and helpful. He is from Chefchaouen and obviously loves it. The only person who refused a tip and helped just because it's what you do.

Cleanliness & Comfort

I loved the hotel, but unfortunately our room was right on the corridor ("street") and noisy... people, dogs, etc. Probably wouldn't matter if we lived in a city where one is used to it, but we live very rurally and nights are really quiet (except for crickets and frogs in the spring and summer).

Riad & Spa Bahia Salam

Marrakech

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Great hammam!!

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Asfalou

Wonderful accomodations, large rooms, fantastic views

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Riad Al Makan

Fès

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Dar Kika Salam

Rabat

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Activity Reviews

Food Tour

Marrakesh

Our favorite food is street food and the souk did not disappoint!

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Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

The guide was very informative, but took us only to certain shops for shopping, rather than just letting us walk the souk and do our thing. Some of these shops seemed somewhat "high end" and specifically for tourists and travelers.

Quality of Experience

Just seemed a bit too scripted and planned out. Obviously made for tourists.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mohammed was very knowledgeable. Appreciated his insight at the Bahia Palace and the mosque.

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Ouarzazate to Erg Chebbi

Morocco

Beautiful drive, could have skipped the Argan oil stop. Would have greatly appreciated more time at Ben AitHaddou

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This was the only disappointing day... just seemed to be a little rushed.

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I can't imagine driving in Morocco, but Hassan never made me feel unsafe.

Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Morocco

So fun, so amazing

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It was a camel!

Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

I think Fes was one of the best parts of the trip.... so much to see and do.

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Kamal was outstanding. So very knowledgeable. Lots of insightfulness and philosophical tidbits.

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En Route stop at Volubilis

Morocco

It was raining, so it wasn't a very leisurely exploration of the ruins, but it was truly beautiful.

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Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Amazing architecture, but by this point of the trip we had seen so much that it was almost overwhelming. In hindsight, I think we may have rather used the time for something else, thereby skipping Casablanca and allowing more time for other parts of the trip.

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The tour was a fairly large group of people, and there were several occurring concurrently. I know this can't be helped, but it does make it difficult to hear sometimes, especially when the guide is not speaking in his primary language.

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Erg Chebbi to Fes by way of the Atlas Mountains

Morocco

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Our driver and guides throughout were great. Very knowledgeable and open and kind. Gave us a true glimpse into Morocco and its history and the culture everywhere we went.

Morocco was a once in a lifetime trip for me. I wish we could have spent more time in some of the accommodations and planned for downtime to enjoy the area.

Hotel Reviews

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

All the rooms are different! My room was nice but over the courtyard that people ate dinner so I wasn't able to sleep until they were done cleaning up. For me, I listened to a book and relaxed.

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Location

The medina is noisy and crowded, but it is quiet once you enter the hotel.

Staff

One was a bit grumpy on the morning we were leaving. Everyone else was helpful and courteous.

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The bathroom was a bit musty because you couldn't open any windows to let the humidity of the bathroom.

Palais Faraj Suites & Spa

Fès

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Riad Madu Luxury Camp

Merzouga

This camp was nicer than I expected. We arrived in the early evening and there wasn't any hot water left to take a shower. I also couldn't get the heater in my tent to work. The location was gorgeous and the staff were nice.

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Les Jardins de Skoura

Skoura

The hotel was nice but we arrived so late we didn't get a chance to see much of the grounds and enjoy the various gardens.

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Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

This tour was another informative one with a good guide and interesting stops. There is no way you can walk around the medina without a guide.

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Lunch with a local family

Morocco

Khalid and Mohammed starting our trip to Morocco with a special lunch. We learned more about the families. The food was good.

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Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Morocco

I wasn't sure about riding a camel but I had so much fun. I am not a fan of horses but found the camel easy going.

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Food Tour

Marrakesh

I got to try new foods.

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Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

The tour was good. The guide was interesting and helpful. It seems like he is the mayor of that area. Everyone knew him.

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SUV excursion in the Sahara

Morocco

I enjoyed stopping and seeing the villages in the dunes. We stopped and saw a show. The tour went longer due to a rainstorm washing out the road to the gorge.

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Sahara to Skoura via Todra Gorge

Morocco

So we didn't see Todra Gorge, but ended up experiencing a snowstorm while driving through the Atlas mountains. The day was long due to roads being washed out. Our driver was good and we all made the best of a change in our plans.

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Skoura to Marrakech, via Ouarzazate and Ait BenHaddou

Morocco

We were a bit tired from the day before, so our energy level was a lower. Khalid was great.

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