Magnificent trip!
Morocco | Nov 28 - Dec 6, 2022

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glenn t.
Santa Paula, CA | Reviewed on Dec 13, 2022

My hubby wanted to go to Marrakesh for his big birthday. So I was looking for a way to get started on planning our trip, and came by KimKim and read the reviews. I looked up Morocco and found Yasssine. I contacted him, and within 24 hours he responded. He asked me about our interests and what I wanted to accomplish, and between our wishlist and Yassines’s knowledge and expertise, we began to plan our trip. The feedback was easy and progress was måde quickly. Yassine offered up suggestions and within 10 days or 9 day trip to Morocco was planned. Hamsa, our driver, who was with us the whole trip, from when we arrived at the airport until he took us back for our departure, was absolutely great. He speaks English, is polite, attentive, available and ready to make suggestions. We enjoyed his company and he drove like a pro - confident and calm. We felt safe and in great hands. Hammadi, our guide for our first full day, gave us the lay of the land, spoke English very well and was very pleasant to work with. After two nights in Marakesh, we started our three night road trip, to the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara and the Gorges in the south. It was a magnificent road trip.
The whole trip went of without a single glitch, every detail was met as expected and Yassine was available through their site if I had any questions or concerns. The team even had a bottle of sparking wine waiting for us at the hotel on my hubby’s birthday and Hammadi brought sweets and flowers. Very thoughtful and kind. Morocco is a magnificent country, so much to see. Beautiful with kind people and delicious food. We are looking forward to visiting again.

Hotel Reviews
72 Riad Living
Marrakech

Beautifully decorated, quiet, delicious food and very kind and attentive staff. Great location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to everything.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and very comfortable bed.
Kasbah Isfoula
Ait Ben Haddou

Basic hotel. Bathroom was not as clean, found a hair in the shower from previous guest. Room was quiet.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Felt like we were in the middle of nowhere.
Staff
Polite but not really interested.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bathroom not clean.
Luxury Camp Chebbi
Merzouga

Like a mirage - the camp appears out of nowhere and is absolutely beautiful. Glamping at its best.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Auberge Chez Pierre
Boumalne Dades

A 5 retreat in the middle of the gorges. Beautifully decorated, amazing views, friendly polite and attentive staff. A retreat we wished we could have spent a few days at. The setting, hotel and food were fantastic.

Authenticity & Character
Everything so well done, down to the smallest detail.
Location
Beautifully situated.
Staff
Polite, caring and professional.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Super comfortable and very clean.
Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial
Marrakech

Large chain hotel in great location and with great amenities. Good room, excellent breakfast and well decorated with a great pool and garden area.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very central to everything, but some noise.
Staff
Check in was slow and messy. Servers and bartenders were excellent.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable and clean. (Although it’s time to change the carpets in the rooms).
Activity Reviews
Exploring the Medina and Historical Sites Of Marrakesh
Exploring the Medina and Historical Sites Of Marrakesh
Marrakesh

It was good to get the lay of the city and the Medina - helped us feel more confident on our own. (

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Overnight in the Sahara Desert
Overnight in the Sahara Desert
Morocco

A fantastic experience, to ride into the Sahara for 90 minutes on a camel and arrive to camp after the sun has gone down. Not to be missed. We would spend at least two nights next time.

Quality of Experience
Food
It was good food.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Yassine Echcherki
Yassine
Yassine Echcherki
Local specialist in Morocco | Replied on Dec 21, 2022

Thank you so much for your review and I'm so happy to hear that you had a fantastic time in Morocco. I really enjoyed working with you on planning your trip. Hamza is indeed a great driver with a great personality, I'm so happy that you enjoyed exploring the country with him and that he was very accommodating and helpful throughout your trip. Thank you again for your trusting us to plan this trip for you and your hubby :)