Rachael and Fiona in Morocco with Kimkim and Original Travel
Morocco
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Sep 2 - Sep 17, 2024
Our trip to Morocco was a long time in the making due to Covid related delays. So when we finally landed in Casablanca on the 2 September we were incredibly excited to be starting our trip.
From beginning to end we have had the most amazing experience in this diverse, gorgeous country. From the ancient imperial cities of Fez, Meknes and Marrakech to the relaxed towns of Skoura, Ait Benhaddou and Chefchaouen we encountered incredible artisans, making a range of beautiful things, rugs, pottery, clothes, jewellery. The awe-inspiring landscapes and architecture and most importantly wonderful, warm Moroccan hosts who truly invited us into each Riad as family.
We did encounter some weather related challenges with floods stopping our plans to get to the Sahara but our Kimkim rep Said was amazing at rerouting our trip, to ensure we still got a desert experience and ensured all our accomodation dates were reworked - no small thing to do in the high season. Kimkim also ensured our accomodation was of a very high standard, each Riad and hotel had something special to offer, very comfortable and had lovely interiors.
We were also very fortunate with our driver Faysel, who brought so much fun and energy to our experience and as two women traveling together always ensured we were well looked after and safe. Full of helpful local information, and an excellent skillful driver, Faysel became a friend on our journey as we all travelled together.
Kimkim also supplied us with great local guides - Mohamed in Fes, who knew the Medina inside out and gave us so much insight into local culture. In beautiful Essaouira our guide built on our knowledge of this fascinating city, showcasing the importance of the Islamic, Jewish and Christian influences throughout Morocco's history and its probably the Moroccan city that most signalled a connection with Africa. Finally our last guide Said in Marrakech, who took us on both city and food tours - was so much fun to hang out with. Knowledgeable, thoughtful and with a wonderful dry sense of humour he made both tours so memorable - I even ate snails and sheep's head under his encouragement 😀
Thank you to all of the Kimkim and Original Tours teams - you have made our once in a life time trip, truly the best of journeys in beautiful, magical Morocco!
Hotel Reviews
Good hotel and location - with a great breakfast
Beautiful hotel with amazing room and views. Staff were exceptional and had a wonderful hammam experience. One of the best Riad's we stayed in - loved it!
Beautiful Riad
This Riad was my favorite - absolutely beautiful gardens, interiors and ambience was so relaxed yet welcoming. I could have stayed for a month!
Beautiful interiors - great roof garden and pool
A sophisticated Riad, with great interiors, large rooms and beautiful music playing and fireplace in the lounge area.
Activity Reviews
Beautiful scenery and city
Great ruins -
Loved Skoura
Best guide - so much fun and great knowledge
Lovely family with wonderful food and beautiful guitar playing by our sons host 😀
Awesome guide - great food, highly recommend for anyone who’s a foodie and wants to experience a cross section of Moroccan food
