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Nihad Hammi

I am Nihad, your travel specialist here in Morocco. As a Moroccan born and raised in Tinghir, I bring a unique perspective to my role as a travel specialist. My deep connection to the rich cultural tapestry of Morocco, especially Tinghir, allows me to weave authentic and immersive experiences into your travel plans.

My goal is to create immersive adventures full of cultural richness and unique moments just for you. I enjoy crafting detailed itinerary that ensure your travels aren't just trips, but transformative experiences and unforgettable journeys.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"From classic immersions to off-the-beaten-path adventures, we ensure each trip is a perfect blend of discovery and relaxation. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or a food connoisseur, we will customize your trip to meet your interests. Our trips include historical tours, cultural tours, hiking, trekking, cooking classes, local experiences, and much more! "

How did you get involved in travel?

"My journey into the tourism industry was inspired by my uncle, who worked in the same sector. Growing up, I was surrounded by tourists, fostering an early connection with the world of travel. After I got my baccalaureate, I decided to pursue my higher education in English studies. My eagerness to engage with native speakers and my childhood curiosity about other cultures only deepened my passion for tourism. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"My most unforgettable travel memory was when a friend asked me to be their tour guide to Boumalne Dades, a region not too far from my home in Tinghir. Surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes and watching travelers marvel at the beauty of the Dades Valley was a game-changer. Their joy and curiosity fueled my passion for tourism even more. It was a defining moment that I'll always cherish."

Nihad is part of the following groups: Morocco Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Nihad

Sallam
Morocco | Nov 19 - Nov 22, 2024

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Francis S.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Nov 23, 2024
Sallam was our driver and guide for 4 days. He was not only a superb guide but an intelligent conversationalist.
Getting to know him somewhat added to getting a feeling for Morocco.
The fact that he is a well recognized social media personality demonstrates his superior appealing communicating skills.
The on site guides were also very good. In Fez, Moha was very very good.
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Sallam was our driver and guide for 4 days. He was not only a superb guide but an intelligent conversationalist.
Getting to know him somewhat added to getting a feeling for Morocco.
The fact that he is a well recognized social media personality demonstrates his superior appealing communicating skills.
The on site guides were also very good. In Fez, Moha was very very good.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Club Val d'Anfa Casablanca
Casablanca

With only one night in Casablanca, this was a good choice.

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Riad Loudaya and Spa
Fes

The facility was a of a bit lower level than I thought that I had booked, but the people , especially Ebram, were superb.

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Activity Reviews
Marrakech to Fes
Morocco

The drive was long and it was raining, but Sallam's conversation and shared perspective was afforded time. Stopping in Ifrane was special and so was a restaurant known to Sallam. Experiencing the geographical changes from Marrakesh to Fez was an experience unto itself.

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Guided Tour of Fes
Guided Tour of Fes
Fes

Moha was great. I have mixed feelings about the pottery and tannery stops. They were interesting but the pressure to buy experience has its pluses and minuses.

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Fes to Casablanca via Meknes, Volubilis & Rabat
Morocco

Menkes, Volubilis, Rabat were all good. Sallam was a great driver and companion.

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Local specialist: Nihad Hammi
Nihad
Nihad Hammi
Local specialist in Tinghir | Replied on Nov 25, 2024

Hi Francis,

Thanks you for taking the time to write us about your experience, we are so glad that you had a great time with Sallam ( and the other guides).

Thank you again for trusting us with your trip!

Nihad, Sallam & the rest of the Morocco immersion family

A fantastic week in Morocco!
Morocco | Sep 29 - Oct 6, 2024

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Mariam A.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2024
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... Read more

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!

Hotel Reviews
Riad La Croix Berbère
Marrakech

Beautiful and clean hotel! The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. They were so accommodating and able to help with any of our requests. Absolutely loved sitting outside on the roof area and enjoying Moroccan mint tea in the afternoons. Also very close to the main market area as well, just a short walk so its easy to get around from here!

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Riad Madu Luxury Camp
Merzouga

Beautiful luxury camp site! We were greeted after our camel ride with morrocan mint tea and some snacks. We were the last to arrive and shortly after they served everyone staying at the camps dinner all at once! Food was delicious and it was nice sitting outside enjoying the cool weather in the middle of the desert. After dinner they had a fire going with some music and drums which was fun. After all the lights turned out it was amazing to see such a clear starry night sky! The camps themselves were very clean, spacious and comfortable!

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Kasbah Roseville
Kalaat M'Gouna

We stayed here for one night and it was great! Rooms was clean and breakfast was done very well! A very pretty property overall!

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Hotel Club Val d'Anfa Casablanca
Casablanca

Hotel was very nice and clean, right on the water! The room were set up nicely and some had a view of the water which was very pretty. Breakfast was pretty extensive with a buffet style and plenty of options! We enjoyed a very relaxing morning sitting outside and enjoying breakfast with the water views! It was definitely a wonderful way to end the trip!

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Local specialist: Nihad Hammi
Nihad
Nihad Hammi
Local specialist in Tinghir | Replied on Oct 13, 2024

Hi Mariam,

Thanks for your thoughtful and detailed review. We are thrilled that you had a wonderful time with Abdou in Morocco . I especially enjoyed meeting you and spending time with you. We look forward to welcoming you back to Morocco in the future to experience more of Morocco's natural wonders, warmth, and hospitality!

Thanks again for trusting us with your trip!

Nihad, Abdou, Sharon and the rest of Morocco Immersion Family

The ONLY way to visit Morocco
Morocco | Sep 2 - Sep 11, 2024

Diana
Diana A.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Sep 14, 2024
I can't imagine a better way to experience Morocco than with Morocco Immersion. From my first interaction with Nihad through kimkim, I was impressed. She crafted an itinerary that perfectly matched our interests and exceeded expectations, even handling last-minute changes effortlessly. Nihad was always responsive, answering all my questions—even late at night. We booked a 12-day tour with our own tour manager/driver. Thanks to Morocco Immersion’s connections, we stayed in the best riads,... Read more

I can't imagine a better way to experience Morocco than with Morocco Immersion. From my first interaction with Nihad through kimkim, I was impressed. She crafted an itinerary that perfectly matched our interests and exceeded expectations, even handling last-minute changes effortlessly. Nihad was always responsive, answering all my questions—even late at night.

We booked a 12-day tour with our own tour manager/driver. Thanks to Morocco Immersion’s connections, we stayed in the best riads, had top local guides, and enjoyed luxury at a reasonable price.

Our guide, Omar, quickly became more than just a guide—by the end, he was a lifelong friend. He made us feel at home from day one, helping us navigate the culture, people, and customs. One evening, after we ventured too far from our riad, Omar went out of his way to pick us up, even after his day was done. His care and hospitality were unmatched. Omar also surprised us by acting as our personal videographer, capturing special moments and editing short video clips for us. Saying goodbye at the airport was tough, but we left knowing we had made a true friend.

Morocco Immersion treated us like family. We were welcomed into their homes, shared meals, and experienced their incredible hospitality throughout. Locals we met spoke highly of the team, reaffirming that we made the right choice. We felt blessed to be in their care and, though I selfishly wanted to keep this amazing agency a secret, the world deserves to know how incredible they are and how to experience Morocco the right way.

Hotel Reviews
Palais Tara & Spa
Marrakech

The service here is impeccable! Having someone like Abdul be there for you at breakfast is the right way to wake up in Marrkaesh! He was funny and attentive and so very hospitable. Taught us all about the various Moroccan items we were savoring and showed us how to pour Moroccan tea the right way. His tea service was by far the best Moroccan tea we had on the trip!

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Easy to access as it's close to the main street in the medina, so you're not lugging your luggage too far into the medina.
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Abdul and Maha made our stay the best!
Cleanliness & Comfort
The towel sculptures are a marvel!
Chez Ichou
Dades Gorge

It's a beautifully decorated hotel in the Dades Valley. The food here is amazing! The rooms are spacious and beautiful. Very cozy little riad.

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Riad Madu Premium Camp
Merzouga

This is glamping at the next level! With your own shower, AC, toilet and a king sized bed! Our night in the desert was a special one - we were met with a rain storm! It *does* rain in the Sahara!! And wet Sahara sand is something to marvel at. We were lucky to have experienced this phenomenon. However, it also did mean that our camp lost power and so was operating on generator power, because of this some of the lights in the camp were not lit - but our AC and everything within our tents all still had power! Even despite the rain, the staff still gave us a beautifully cooked 4-course meal, and ended the night with songs and dancing in the dining hall tent. They deserved all the tips for contending with the rain and still making sure we were all kept comfortable, dry and sated.

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Palais Faraj Suites & Spa
Fès

This was one of the most beautiful hotels we stayed at on our trip in Morocco. The mosaic tile work here in every room was a wonder. Despite its stunning aesthetics, the service at the hotel could be improved. Although the front desk staff does speak English, they still were not fluent, and so at times had a difficult time communicating with the team. This surprised us as this was one of the most fancy hotels we stayed at and we didn't have a problem communicating with hotel staff in all the other riads we've stayed at on our trip. We also decided to experience the Hammam in the spa here, to which unfortunately I would say to skip. I think the experience is overpriced here for what it is. Save it to try somewhere else. Despite what we paid for, both my Hammam and massage felt very rushed.

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Great location but a little isolated as walking to the medina was difficult from this hotel.
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Communication skills.
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Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouen
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Riad Kalaa
Rabat
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Activity Reviews
Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses
Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses
Morocco

This was one of the highlights of our trip. We had an awesome time learning more about the Moroccan culture, and learning how to make couscous together. Really amazing get to know everyone from this experience.

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Guided Tour of Fes
Guided Tour of Fes
Fes

Hassan really made our day in Fes! He is so knowledgable and patient - and just really adept at navigating the alleyways in the medina. Highly recommend Hassan! The lunch spot that Hassan took us to was some of the best kefta we had on the trip!

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Local specialist: Nihad Hammi
Nihad
Nihad Hammi
Local specialist in Tinghir | Replied on Oct 10, 2024

Hi Diana,

Thanks you so much for your amazing review, we are thrilled that your trip to Morocco beat your expectations and that you had an amazing time with Omar and the rest of the family! I enjoyed meeting you and spending the day with you in the Valley, Now that you are part of the family, you are welcome back anytime! Just let us know when...

Thanks again for trusting us with your trip!

Nihad, Omar and the rest of Morocco Immersion family!

Morocco Immersion is the very best!
Morocco | Jul 13 - Jul 22, 2024

Junaid Jalal
Junaid Jalal M.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2024
We loved our Moroccan honeymoon which we planned through Kimkim. Nihad planned an excellent trip that met all our needs. She was very responsive and made many adjustments to fit our preferences, all the while maintaining a pleasant and professional attitude. To our surprise, Nihad invited us into her home for a meal. It was a lovely visit that was the cherry on top; we felt like family! We'd also like to give a special shout-out to Omar, our driver and at times tour guide. We spent a... Read more

We loved our Moroccan honeymoon which we planned through Kimkim.

Nihad planned an excellent trip that met all our needs. She was very responsive and made many adjustments to fit our preferences, all the while maintaining a pleasant and professional attitude.

To our surprise, Nihad invited us into her home for a meal. It was a lovely visit that was the cherry on top; we felt like family!

We'd also like to give a special shout-out to Omar, our driver and at times tour guide. We spent a lot of time with Omar, travelling through Morocco. He is a kind person that is very easy to get along with. It truly felt like visiting a close older cousin, who then shows you around his country.

All of our tour guides and service providers through Morocco Immersion were of the highest caliber; truly tremendous!

Local specialist: Nihad Hammi
Nihad
Nihad Hammi
Local specialist in Tinghir | Replied on Aug 10, 2024

Hi Junaid,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a great review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience in Morocco from the start (planning with me) until the end (with the wonderful Omar)! it was such a pleasure meeting you…..This is Morocco Immersion "You come as a visitor, you leave as a friend/family". We hope that this will be the first trip of many!

Thank you for trusting us with your trip, looking forward to meeting you again!

Nihad, Omar & the rest of the Morocco Immersion family!

Nihad was very responsive and helpful Hicha...
Morocco | Jul 25 - Aug 1, 2024

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Neira F.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Aug 08, 2024

Nihad was very responsive and helpful
Hicham our guide was great
He was highly knowledgeable and made us feel at home everywhere
We appreciated his flexibility and personalized high level service

Local specialist: Nihad Hammi
Nihad
Nihad Hammi
Local specialist in Tinghir | Replied on Aug 09, 2024

Hi Neira,

Thanks you for the review and taking the time to write us about your experience, we are so glad that you had a great time with Hicham.

Thank you again for trusting us with your trip!

Nihad, Hicham & the rest of the Morocco immersion family

Beautiful country and the nicest people
Morocco | May 12 - May 18, 2024

Kelly
Kelly L.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on May 21, 2024
We planned our trip with relatively little notice (just under four weeks). Planning would have been very time consuming and completely chaotic without our liaison, Nihad, who calmly and quickly got everything arranged. All we had to do was book our flights! Once we arrived in the country we were greeted by our tour manager Jamal, who was AMAZING. He drove us around, helped us navigate the language(s) and the culture, and made sure we didn’t have to worry about anything. The additional... Read more

We planned our trip with relatively little notice (just under four weeks). Planning would have been very time consuming and completely chaotic without our liaison, Nihad, who calmly and quickly got everything arranged. All we had to do was book our flights!

Once we arrived in the country we were greeted by our tour manager Jamal, who was AMAZING. He drove us around, helped us navigate the language(s) and the culture, and made sure we didn’t have to worry about anything. The additional guides and hosts we encountered at each activity were all so kind and knowledgeable, and seemed genuinely happy to spend time with us. We were hosted in three different family’s homes, and had multiple private tours with just our group (2 people) and our guide. Morocco is a beautiful country and the people there are truly so nice and kind.

This is the second trip I’ve booked through KimKim, and I have a third coming up later this year. I just love how stress-free it makes the planning and appreciate that we’re directed towards activities and lodging that offer more authentic and intimate interaction with the local culture(s). I loved this trip and can’t wait for the next!

Hotel Reviews
Riad La Croix Berbère Luxe
Marrakech

Great way to experience a traditional Moroccan Riad right in the old town part of the city. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Authenticity & Character
Great terrace, traditional decor
Location
Located right downtown in the tunnels of the Medina. That can make it a bit tricky to find and a little scary your first time out alone if you’re not used to it - but it’s very safe and the team there is happy to escort you if you are afraid of getting lost!
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Really friendly and happy to help with anythinf
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room and bathroom were very clean
Kasbah Roseville
Kalaat M'Gouna

The hair at this hotel is just one of the nicest people I’ve met. So friendly and kind. Room was clean and food was good. Located in a cute small town in the Valley of Roses. Would definitely go back!

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The house manager was so kind
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Sahara Stars Camp
Merzouga

This place is truly breathtaking when you ride up on your camel. They have all kinds of lanterns and lights for ambiance, walkways of rugs on top of the sand, private tents with electricity and - I really could not believe it - a private WC and shower IN your tent. They perform some traditional Berber music after dinner by the fire which was fun to watch and join in with. The dining experience was a little over the top for me - I would have preferred something a little more toned down. But that might not be the case for you!

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It’s in the desert. From what I could tell, a little further back than some of the other camps. About a 30 min camel ride.
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Kasbah Itrane Tamnougalt
Tamnougalt

The setting of this kasbah is absolutely stunning. The outdoor area has striking views and a REALLY nice pool. The room we stayed in was spacious - bigger than we needed - and the staff was so helpful and kind. We took a guided tour of the old village just up the road from the hotel and it was my favorite spot on our trip. Not flooded with tourists, well cared for by the townspeople and guides, and views that will knock you off of your feet. DO NOT skip that tour if you have the opportunity.

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Soooo helpful and kind
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Local specialist: Nihad Hammi
Nihad
Nihad Hammi
Local specialist in Tinghir | Replied on May 21, 2024

Hi Kelly,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write this amazing review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience in Morocco and that you enjoyed your time with Jamal. And, of course, we will all be waiting to welcome you back anytime you wish to return to our beautiful country!
Thanks for trusting us with your trip!

Nihad, Jamal, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family