We had a great trip to Morocco with KimKim & Original Travel
Morocco
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Oct 14 - Nov 1, 2024
We had a great time in Morocco on our 3-week trip arranged by Original Travel through KimKim. Having our private driver, Ayoub, for the entire trip made all the difference. He was like our personal assistant. He drove us to and from restaurants and always accompanied us into our accommodations to ensure everything was in place. His knowledge of history and culture was impressive. We talked with Ayoub about education, health care, religion, the Moroccan economy and anything else that popped into our minds. Ayoub was perfect. He made the trip great!
All our accommodations, with the notable exception of the Hilton Garden Inn in Tangier, were great. Some had a spa and a Hamman. All, except in Tangier, were beautiful riads which had been restored. The Palais Sebban, where we had a roof-level room with a terrace, was wonderful. We were there for nearly a week at the start of our trip.
The Hamman experience is not to be missed. Just don’t be shy.
Lunch and dinner in the homes of local folks is a treat. The food prepared in a home is much better than the same dish served in a restaurant.
The local guides were perfect; they were knowledgeable and flexible. Two of them were particularly good. Hanan took us on the food tour in Marrakesh; she did a great job and was just fun to be around. We had some of the best food of the entire trip with Hanan. Sharif, in Fes, also did a great job. His English was particularly clear and his knowledge was unsurpassed.
We loved the desert – 30 minutes is enough on a camel, though. Visiting the nomad camp was enlightening – another example of how fortunate those of us who live comfortable lives are.
Morocco is a varied place. The difference in the terrain south and north of the Atlas Mountains is striking. How interesting to see it unfold and be described by our driver, Ayoub.
We highly recommend KimKim and their local operator, Original Travel, for a trip to Morocco. Make sure you ask for Ayoub as your driver.
Hotel Reviews
This is a great place. It is beautiful and the service is unsurpassed.
This is a Hilton Garden Inn. They are the same all over the world, we could have been in Omaha. Service is an afterthought. The food is mediocre. The target market is large tour groups.
The hotel is beautiful, the service exemplary, and the food delicious. Be sure to book the pool for a private hour-long swim. Book the other spa services early. The location is perfect. Step outside into the old blue town. There's a view out over the city.
