Under Moroccan Sun

I have used KimKim before, and liked certain things about it, but learned a few things from the last trip with them and was able to communicate all the things that are important to us to Majid. He was very easy to work with on the details and specifics and planned a great itinerary combining both his insights with our requests. The most important part, being pairing us with the best guide possible. If I could always have Mouad as a driver/guide, or I could transport him to all future trips elsewhere, I would 100% of the time. He made sure every detail was to our liking, let us know he could edit timelines and travel plans as we wished as we went along on the trip, and was able to navigate all of our plans and desires perfectly. He went way above and beyond the entire time, always giving us tips, insights, helpful knowledge and so much more. There was nothing he would say no to, and no problem or need he couldn't solve or provide. There was just the right amount of activity and the logistics for a big trip were all seamless. I would use this team for any planning on Morocco!

Hotel Reviews

Dar Saba House Hotel

Tangier

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Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

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Palais Amani

Fès

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Villa Pomme d'Or

Midelt

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

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Activity Reviews

Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

We loved our guide Hakim. He was very kind, knowledgeable and did things a pace that was perfect for what we wanted. The "best tea in Morocco" was a nice touch and the lunch and snacks he picked were some of our favorites.

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Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

This was the only detail of our journey that could have been improved. The tour started off well, with a good stop for soup and some history on the woman making it, but only included one other street food place and then a very mediocre restaurant (which I would not have picked out as there are many way more interesting ones). I would say this needs improvement - there are tons of interesting dishes to try and we didn't really get a good overview and sampling. Luckily our driver/guide made up for that by leading the way on other parts of the trip.

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Hammam Spa & Massage in Marrakech 11 AM Session

Marrakesh

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As expected, everything ran smoothly. Our driver Mohamed made the trip even more special with great driving and great service. I highly recommend him. The guides we had (except Hamid in Marrakesh) were very good and knowledgeable. Chefchaouen nice little town, good shopping and nice pictures. The Medina in Fes, interesting and good shopping as well. We found that doing our shopping before Marrakesh was better. We did not see copper pots in Marrakesh.
The trip highlight is the desert, unbelievable! The day it takes to drive there and the day it takes to drive back are worth the experience. The best meal was on Dades. Marrakesh great city we spend extra days in it. I would stay outside the Medina since the "regular" hotels are within walking distance from it.

We had an amazing time during our trip to Morocco. From when Mouad picked us up at the airport until the end of our time with him, he was amazing and constantly checked that we were happy. His English was good enough that we could have great conversations about the countryside we were driving through, he made sure that we were always comfortable and had anything that we needed. We would highly recommend him as a guide for anyone wanting to see the country as he drove us from Tangier to Chefchaouen, to Fez, to Rabat, to Casablanca and then to Marrakesh. The riads that we were booked at were, for the most part, quite amazing. Beautiful old places and the staff went out of their way to make us happy. Except for one place - the riad in Rabat. We had requested two beds and instead of separating the two beds that made up the king size one (which would have meant they would have to remake the beds) they left us with the king size and a very uncomfortable couch in the sitting room area. We were so tired that night, we didn't even have the energy to eat, we just collapsed. We were very unhappy about that experience. The guides that we had in Fez and Marrakesh who took us around the city and through the medinas were very very knowledgeable about the history of everywhere they took us. Two of our highlights were the hammam that included a massage and dinner with a local couple in their home where we had a lively discussion and learned a lot about the day to day life of people in Morocco. We would unhesitatingly recommend KIMKIM as the company to use in your travels and Mouad especially. He went out of his way to ensure we always had everything we wanted/needed.

Our trip to Morocco via KimKim was truly magical and probably one of the best trips of my life (including 25 other countries visited so far)!! This was my first time traveling via a travel agency and with a guide / driver and I cannot recommend KimKim, Majid or our amazing guide Mouad enough!! My heart is so full after this trip and our experience with them! Morocco is a beautiful country with kind people, amazing food, adventure, relaxation, shopping, art, music and more. Majid did a great job organizing the details of the trip and providing recommendations so our itinerary had it all!

Once we arrived to Casablanca, we were met at the airport by our fantastic guide Mouad who's big smile, great sense of humor, attention to detail and thoughtfulness truly left a huge impression on our group. Mouad was an extremely safe and organized driver. We could relax and have fun because we knew he had everything handled. He frequently broke up our longer drives for "great stops" along our route which allowed us to really get a feel for the beautiful people, culture and cuisine of Morocco that we would not have found with out him. Some of my favorites stops were to get fresh squeezed pomegranate juice, prickly pears and oranges from local farms, coffee from roadside vendors, freshly shucked oysters right from the ocean, assorted Moroccan cookies from an amazing bakery, henna tattoos from a local village, hikes along the sea and mountains, etc. Mouad is DEFINITELY who you want as your guide! He is positive, funny, knowledgeable, easy going, and he has a gift for reading people and assessing their needs. He flexed perfectly from giving us great information on the country, being our hype-man when we were having fun and excited, finding anything we needed (ice, medicine, a birthday cake, etc), and creating a calm environment when everyone wanted to relax in the car. He also invited us to his family's home for lunch in the desert which was a heartwarming experience that I'll never forget. He helped us get a special birthday cake in the desert, play a prank our on friend in the Dedas Valley and he helped us change our plans a few times so we could stay in the best places (with the best rooms) and be sure to see Essoueria which was our favorite! Our trip to Morocco was full of so much laughter, adventure, learning and love all thanks to Mouad!

My favorite adventures of this trip were wandering the narrow medina streets in Fez, hiking with monkeys in the Atlas mountains, riding camels, ATVs and 4x4s through the Sahara desert, dancing to Gnawa and Tinariwen music at the desert, camp, meeting Mouad's family in Rissani, shopping for a custom leather jacket and Berber rugs in the Atlas mountains, relaxing at the Hammam in Marrakesh, laughing and eating together, trying street food in Essoueira, and galloping down the beach on horseback in Essoueira. Thank you to KimKim, Majid and Mouad! <3

Morocco is a beautiful country with amazing people. The trip was very memorable for us. It was a short and sweet trip. Hassan organized out trip well and was very accommodating to our request. Younes our driver and guide was very helpful and made us feel at home and kept looking out for our needs. Will def give him 5 star rating. The hotels and riad we stayed were gorgeous and the spa we ended our trip with was amazing. The whole trip was a charming experience.

This trip beat our expectations by a mile. Hassan was very good with listening to the experiences we asked for before the trip and delivered. We were also able to add things to our itinerary during the trip seamlessly. Our driver and car organized by Hassan was clean, always on time and comfortable. Our guided walks/tours in both Fez and Marrakech were so informative and fun. We saw so much in a week, without feeling like it was rushed. I would recommend Hassan again 100%.

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

Hotel Reviews

Dar Laman

Chefchaouen

We liked the interesting layout and the view of the city

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

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Very helpful to us in finding our way around

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Riad Oasis d'Asilah

Asilah

Lovely room!

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Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

It was a very pretty place and room.

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

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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

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

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Grand Canyon Lodge Dades

Boulman Dades

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

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Caravane

Ouarzazate

The pool was a nice addition to the terrace.

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Riad Touda

Marrakech

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Riad Perle D'Eau

Essaouira

Wonderful view of the ocean from the dining terrace!

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Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

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

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

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Activity Review

Essaouira – Oualidia – Casablanca ( 5 Hour Drive)

Morocco

We stopped on the way for wonderful oysters

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

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Ismail's car was very comfortable

Kamel was our driver and he did a really incredible job. We encountered a very heavy rain storm en route to the Sahara Desert and had to find an alternative route to get to our desert camp. The drive ended up taking us 14 hours, but we made it safe and sound and Kamel was incredible along the way!

Hassan and Kamel were very flexible and helpful when it came to adjusting our itinerary. Hassan also was extremely responsive whenever we reached out with any questions

Overall, the service Majid provided was excellent.

1. **Communication:** 5/5 stars. Prompt and clear.
2. **Options and Service:** 5/5 stars Majid offered a few options to choose from and provided clear guidance on the best options and excursions to consider. He was not trying to sell anything but simply guiding.
3. **Value:** 4/5 stars Compared to other tour companies, I think he provides great value. It's not cheap, but certainly very reasonable.
4. **Quality:** 5/5 stars My wife and I were impressed with the quality of guides and the types of experiences we had. This isn't meant to be a luxurious tour, but it is certainly high quality. Our guide in Marrakech was almost like a history teacher, happy to share lots of information about the city, which he seemed to love. He took us on an interesting tours, food tour and history sites.
5. **Transportation:** 5/5 Our driver, Mohsen, was exceptional. Funny, polite, and responsive to our questions and needs. He went above and beyond to make us comfortable.
6. **Excursions:** 5/5 stars I can't include everything we did, but the Berber desert camp was one of a kind and not to be missed. We are certainly considering doing it again if we return.

We were very happy with the service and are planning to come back to this beautiful country with its warm hospitality and lovely people. Majid will certainly be the person to use next visit.

Hotel Reviews

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

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Dar Hnini

Oulad Yahia Lagraire

Authenticity & Character

This is an exceptional one of a kind place. It is a must stay if you are in the area.

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Hotel Dar Zitoune Taroudant

Taroudant

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I happened to have food poisoning ( not related to the hotel food ). The staff were amazing, they took me to the hospital at 3 am, brought meds and also medics and a doctor to my hotel room. They have gone above and beyond to assure my comfort and safety.

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Luxury Berber Camp

Chegaga

This is a camp it is not supposed to be luxury but certainly authentic

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Activity Reviews

Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Hot Air Balloon Ride

Marrakesh

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The experience was beyond exceptional. Majid choose a very good company. There other much cheaper companies but not as good.

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The pilot had an international license with over 200 of flying time unlike other companies

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Taroudant via Foum Zguid across the Anti-Atlas Mountains

Morocco

You must understand that Morocco is much bigger that what you think. In order to get from the desert to civilization it take long rides in the road.

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Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

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Visit Majorelle gardens

Marrakesh

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Hammam Spa & Massage in La Masion Arabe at 3 pm

Marrakesh

It is a must to do can’t miss this one

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Explore Erg chgaga

Erg Chegaga Desert

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