Sharon Louthian

It was fine, but one of the lodging selections was terrible. The Desert Camp did not have consistent power, showers or align with our dietary needs. The team was flexible to change another trip element on the fly. The local guides for tours were informative and friendly. Our driver Hicham was especially wonderful.

She was very helpful in planning and executing our budget and desires. Will definitely recommend!

Hotel Reviews

Riad La Croix Berbère

Marrakech

People were sooo friendly.

Authenticity & Character

Lovely charm. By no means a five star hotel by typical standards but lovely and authentic.

Location

Right in the center of the hustle and bustle.

Staff

Soooo friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds a bit hard

Riad Kafila

Essaouira

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right in the center of the hustle and bustle

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Very informative! Our guide was personable, knowledgeable, and kind.

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Day Excursion to Ourika Valley

Morocco

Beautiful part of the country to see.

Quality of Experience

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Transport

The overall expeience was excellent. Highlights were dinner with families, Marakesh tour with Moroccan history, sunset trip in desert, guided stops at the various points of interest, and generally the experience of interacting with the Moroccan people.

Our driver, Abdel, was over-the-top excellent, an 11 out of 10.

A few suggestions:
1. Although most stops were NOT aggressivey pushing sales of their products, a couple did...not comfortable.
2. A walk through the gardens at the "rug stop" was not particularly interesting and, in our case, the ground was muddy and uneven so quite messy and somewhat dangerous.
3. Acceptance of credit cards was sporadic. Thus, I would suggest advising clients to have sufficient amount of Morrocan cash for the week.
4. Because of the frequent tipping of guides and other service people, I would also suggest that clients have smaller denominations available.
5. The last Riad routinely shuts off the water overnight. Quite a surprise when you need to wake up to make an early flight.
6. Logistics for arriving at & leaving the desert camp could be fine-tuned...all aspects, who, what, when, & where. Communications with, and seemingly among, the staff at the desert camp was disjointed at best.

Hotel Review

Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

My favorite accommodation was the Kasbah Tiziri in Boumalne Dades. It was a beautiful spot run by a terrific lady who made the experience excellent. The rooms were quite small, but overall it was a wonderful place to stay and definitely stood out as the best accommodation on the trip.

Activity Review

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

The guided tour of Marrakech was great. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Morocco, which really set the stage for the trip by giving us a solid background. It was especially helpful for those of us who didn't do much research beforehand.

From the planning segment with Sharon to the drop off to the airport Kim Kim was fabulous! They provided personalized attention to our small group tour of 3 and were able to accommodate all of our requests. Our tour manager Abdelhadi was available at all times to book restaurants, drive to specialized tours and was so friendly and personable he became like family at the end. We were only there 4 full days but packed a lot in thanks to Kim Kim Travel. Couldn’t recommend the and higher. 10 Stars from us!!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Nesma Suites & SPA

Medina, Marrakech

Traditional Riad in the heart of the old city (Jewish quarter) with beautiful gardens and tastefully appointed. . Great location and personable staff. Lovely breakfast provided daily.

Authenticity & Character

Everything

Location

Very accessible to souks and restaurants

Staff

They were ALL so pleasant and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Original Camp

Traditional tent cabins were spacious and accommodating. They had a lovely pool, bar and night time show that was amazing!! Breakfast was the best we had in Marrakech! The camel ride to watch the sunset is a Must do!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Proximity to city but felt like you were out in the desert!

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Day Excursion to Ourika Valley

Morocco

The tour of Berber village and home was very special to get a glimpse of their culture. Lunch on the river was a treat!

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Transport

Camel Trek to Desert Camp

Agafay

The sunset Camel ride was amazing and the dinner with the show was very entertaining. The man that did the fire show was incredible!!

Quality of Experience

Food

Breakfast!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Afternoon Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Marrakech and made the tour entertaining!

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Transport

Absolutely one of the best trips I've taken. I found MITA via KimKim and from the first contact I was treated as a valued old friend. I worked with Sharon directly to create a robust tour that was a combo mix of budget friendly and luxury with a private guide, and she delivered above and beyond.
Our tour began in Casablanca where we were met by our driver Rachid, who would become our best buddy, ever so kind and helpful and always at the ready to take us on to our next adventure.
Over the next 10 days we stayed in Rabat, Fez, Merzouga (Sahara desert), Valley of the Roses and ending in Marakesh. Each city/town had it's own unique flavor and Sharon chose the best local guides for each area. We walked long distances of antiquities, local markets, wandered in the desert at sunset and learning in depth history and the colorful culture of Morocco. What I most appreciated was the hotel/riads that we stayed in, right in the heart of the medinas, that at first was perplexing until I found my rythym of navigation. Each riad was special, the rooms spacious and well apointed and the staff hospitiable When I was lost a few times, I never felt unsafe at any time. Our stay in Valley of the Roses included a lunch at a personal friends home, where we cooked together and dined, spending the afternoon talking about our different cultures, what dreams each of us had, and our commonalities...young Ikram, a lovely young girl worked double duty translating and helped in getting us dressed in tradtional muslim attire, very fun to feel this age old tradition amongst women. This day was special beyond, the family was absolutely delightful.
I really appreciated knowing each day what to expect as our driver Rachid took full ownership of coordinating all of our guides and meeting points. One day there was a slight hotel issue and immediately he, Sharon and Abdou jumped in to remedy in a heartbeat.
Morocco is truly the heartbeat of civilization and learning the culture in the tour MITA created was tremendous. I cannot stress enough how impressed I was to feel so taken care of, my needs and desires met with 'can do' service.
If you're looking to travel to Morocco, this company is hands down, the best.

This is my second trip using KimKIm, and I will do so again...the vetting of numerous tour operators is challenging and they strive to deliver, and do, the best experienced travel professionals with in depth knowledge of each area of the globe.

Date of experience: May 2026

Sharon put together the perfect itinerary for us. After that, it was smooth sailing. Ahmed, our lovely driver, met us at the Casablanca airport as planned, and it was game on from there. I can't remember exactly the names of all the people we interacted with, but every one of them was amazing!!!

Our guide in Casablanca was so nice to us, very knowledgeable, and gave us a great tour. Then off to Rabat, where again our guide was super sweet and knowledgeable, and the tour was great.

Sayeed is the best as he took us all through the various parts of Fez allowing us to experience the old city and its neighborhoods and Souqs, the pottery coop, the tannery, and many, many other fascinating structures. Everything about our time in Fez was wonderful, and it is our family's favorite city to explore. Plus, since we are a family who like cats, it was heartening to watch Sayeed interact with and feed many of the cats on our tours - they love him too!

Ikram - what's to say about the most beautiful person we had the opportunity to spend time with. She is my daughter Megan's "twin flame" and they continue to chat. Ikram and her entire family were the sweetest and most welcoming ever ... who does that? Well, they do. We love them! We don't remember the name of the young woman who gave us a tour of the ruins, but she was so kind, and we loved that she was trying so hard to learn English.

Abdul was so very kind in giving us a tour of the 'Valley' - and how he remembers the most intricate details of the area's history is far beyond us, but we so very appreciate his passion for the history, the land and the people. Hakeem, our Marrakesh guide, was also super knowledgeable, and we loved the tour. He also connected the dots on how everyone is related which was both fascinating and helpful to better understand the people and culture of Morocco.

The family consensus of our top memories are the Sahara (riding camels, atv's, glamping, sunrise/sunset), the Valley of Roses with Ikrams family (the experience with Ikram was such a genuine experience with Moroccan culture and hospitality), and the souqs in Marrakech - they were definitely fun to explore.

However, none of that compares to Ahmed ... he is a very kind, smart, compassionate person who did everything he could to make us feel comfortable, safe and welcome. We very much appreciated his driving skills since we weren't exactly prepared for the drivers of Morocco (much crazier than those in the States!). And because of his deep love for his family and his Valley, we feel a close bond to him , his family and the Valley as well. We hope so much that Ahmed fulfils his dream of visiting the United States someday, and we hope even more that he takes the time to visit us in Cincinnati.

A big thanks to everyone who helped make our dream vacation the most heartwarming, educational, eye-opening and fantastic journey ever.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Kalaa

Rabat

Breakfasts .... oh my!!!

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

Best staff by far. Very welcoming and accommodating.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

I was allowed to stand in the kitchen and watch breakfast being prepared. It was wonderful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

I half expected to see something from my Boy Scouting days, but boy was I blown away at these accommodations. I'd never heard the term 'glamping' before ... now I understand.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

Just when you think the hotels can't get any better, you stay here and are treated by the kindest people. The garden area was beautifully kept, the breakfasts were so yummy, and the rooms were spacious and clean.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Nesma Suites & SPA

Medina, Marrakech

This was an outstanding hotel for us to end our trip. Its location is perfect for exploring Marrakesh.

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Activity Reviews

Fes to Merzouga via Ifraine and Azrou - Camel Trek to Desert Camp

Morocco

Quality of Experience

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Transport

Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Rabat to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Quality of Experience

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Transport

ATV Quad Tour of the Desert

Merzouga

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

The lunch was perhaps some of the best food we had. I'd like to think my family contributed a lot to that, but all the accolades go to the professionals who made the lunch incredibly special.

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Incredible Experience – Ask for Omar!

We cannot say enough amazing things about our experience with Morocco Immersion Tour and Adventures! If you are planning a trip to Morocco, do yourself a favor and book with them right now.
The seamless experience started with Sharon, who was fantastic to work with during the planning phase. She was incredibly responsive, available, and attentive from our very first conversation. We had a rough idea of what we wanted to see but lacked a clear vision. Sharon patiently mapped out a customized itinerary, listened to our feedback, tweaked the details, and answered our endless list of questions. She even provided a comprehensive packing list that had us feeling totally prepared and confident long before we boarded our flight.

While the planning was top-notch, our guide and driver, Omar, truly made this trip an unforgettable adventure! Omar drove us across the entire country and completely stole the show. He went above and beyond every single day to ensure we had absolutely everything we needed, constantly checking in to make sure we were comfortable and having fun. Thanks to his expertise, we went way beyond the standard city tourist spots and ventured deep into gorgeous rural landscapes and hidden gems we never would have discovered on our own. Omar didn't just drive us around; he immersed us in the local culture, and taught us so much about the country. His fantastic energy and care truly made us feel at home. Omar’s exceptional service turned this vacation into the trip of a lifetime. We are so grateful for the memories and highly recommend this company to anyone looking for an authentic, stress-free Moroccan adventure!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

We had a lovely stay at Riad Farouzi Fes. Ibraham and Sabir went above and beyond to make our stay incredible. The amount of food at breakfast was over the top! There were eggs, pastries, fruit, fresh juice and coffee. When we got back from our tour in the afternoon they served us tea and cookies on the rooftop terrace. They always made sure we knew where we were going, and escorted us themselves when available.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

We arrived at the Camp on camels at sunset, which was both beautiful and hilarious! The tents were very nice and clean, and once the A/C came on after dinner, we were very comfortable. The food was average, but service was fine. They had entertainment around the campfire at night. We were too tired to participate but it sounded like all of the other guests were having a great time. We loved our adventurous truck ride out of the desert in the morning!

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Kasbah Roseville

Kalaat M'Gouna

This property was lovely with stunning views of the surrounding town and distant mountains. Our second floor rooms were spacious and comfortable. The Riad was amazingly managed by Osama who served as porter for our luggage, as well as cook and server. He takes such pride in what he does and is a real asset.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Riad is not near anything else.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad La Croix Berbère Luxe

Marrakech

The location of this Riad can't be beat. It is in the Medina, but near the exit so that you can get in and out easily. The inside has been beautifully renovated. There is lots of comfortable seating on the rooftop and you could choose to have breakfast up there or downstairs.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms were a bit small.

Riad Chbanate

Essaouira

This was our favorite place that we stayed and we wish we had spent more time there. The entire Riad, from the lobby, dining room, rooftop and rooms was gorgeous. Dinner in front of the fire and breakfast the next morning were two of the best meals of the entire trip. The location within the Medina was quiet, but close to shopping and the seafront.

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ONOMO Hotel Casablanca Airport

Nouaceur

Great location for early flight out. Shuttle to the airport on the hour.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The service in the restaurant was extremely slow.

Activity Reviews

Seafood Lunch from the Wharf

Essaouira

Rarely do you have the opportunity to purchase fresh seafood right off of the boat and have it cooked for you right there. What a bargain compared to what we pay in the US!

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

We had an informative tour of Marrakech including sites just outside and within the Medina. Although not part of the guided tour, we visited the Majorelle Gardens on our own and it was a trip favorite.

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Casablanca to Fes Via Volubilis

Morocco

We opted to visit the Hassan II Mosque instead of Volubilis. We spent our time on the ride to Fes getting to know Omar and asking tons of questions about the country. We got a laugh seeing livestock being transported on top of a truck!

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Driving Tour of Casablanca

Casablanca

This was a last minute addition to our trip. We heard from others that had visited Morocco that we should not miss the Hassan II mosque in Casablanca. Sharon was able to adjust our trip and get us set up with a tour fairly last minute. We are so pleased that we were able to tour this stunning mosque.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We visited this site right after landing in Morocco. We found Omar easily, and after a long trip from the States he stopped and got us some delicious coffees on the way to the mosque. He also took us to a great restaurant for our first meal.

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Omar and Abdul met us first thing in the morning at our Riad and escorted us to the van for a driving tour around the perimeter of Fez which gave us an overview of the city. We walked and learned how the Mellah-Jewish Quarter with exterior balconies differed from those of the Muslim Arabs. The ceramic co op provided an interesting insight into how the mosaics were made from the reverse side. The tannery was smelly as expected but it was interesting to learn how leather is processed. Abdul left us at a delicious and peaceful restaurant in the heart of the Medina while he went to pray.

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Fes to Merzouga via Ifraine and Azrou - Camel Trek to Desert Camp

Morocco

This was our longest day of travel in the van, and we needed to arrive in the desert by a certain time in order to be on the camel ride to the camp during sunset. The day was rushed because of this. We would have liked spending a little more time in Ifrane and with the Barbary Macaques along the way.

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Transport

Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

After a stunning sunrise and breakfast we had a fun ride slaloming the dunes on a 4 x 4 ride from the tent camp, we were reunited with Omar. Our stop to see the ancient irrigation tunnels was very informative and impressive. We had a private guide give us a tour of the Tinghir Palmeraie. It was amazing to see all of the fruits, vegetables and grains that grow in the Oasis behind the homes. Our guide, Zak, treated us to a visit with his father’s “first” wife’s residence in the new part of the village. We also visited a Berber rug cooperative to see the rugs are made and we had a chance to purchase rugs too. Finally, we took a ride through the Todgha Gorge, a natural wonder. It was a holiday so it was very crowded, but we liked seeing the locals spending time with their families swimming in the river.

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Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

This was our favorite day of the trip! We started the day with Sharon's husband, Abdou, at a local rose farm and had an opportunity to pick roses with the locals and learn a little bit about how much this crop means to the area. We then went to the local market to choose vegetables that we took to the home of a local family. We spent the afternoon getting to know the family and how they live, and spent time with them in the kitchen watching them cook a traditional Couscous using the vegetables that we brought with us. A neighbor came over and gave all of us henna tattoos. We left this visit on such a high! On the way back to the Riad we had a chance to shop for some local rose products.

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Food

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

We stopped briefly in Ouarzazate and took a look at the Taourirt Kasbah. Our next stop was Aït Benhaddou, and Omar took us on a nice walk through the ancient, but still inhabited, hillside village. We walked all the way to the top, to the ancient "bank" building (which, unfortunately was badly damaged in the September 2023 earthquake). The view down across the village and the valley beyond was breathtaking. On the way to Marrakech we traversed the Atlas Mountains along the Tizi n'Tichka Path. We stopped at the top to take in the beautiful views.

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Transport

Overall a great trip of Morocco. I got to see all the major sites of Marrakesh, Rabat, Fez, and the Sahara Desert. My local guide, Abdul-Ali, was great and easy-going. He generally followed my lead and allowed me to do what I wanted to do and go where I wanted to go so long as it was on the predetermined route. He was punctual, professional, and friendly. The one draw back to the vacation was that most of the predetermined stops felt like a thinly veiled marketing ploy to get you to buy from the vendor.

The highlight of the trip was seeing the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert; which were stunning. This history of Morocco is fascinating and the landscapes are expansive. I am glad I went on this adventure.

Hotel Reviews

Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

This is a gem of a kasbah in the Valley of Roses. Great inner court yard with hundreds of birds singing in the evening. Room was spacious and well appointed.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful grounds

Location

Nothing, but the hotel is fairly remote.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sahara Stars Camp

Merzouga

This is a Sahara Desert camp with yurt like tents. The tents are large and well appointed for how remote the camp is.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Great view of the large sand dunes and beautiful sunset.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The bed was dirty. It had hair in it from a former guest that put a damper on the experience.

Riad Kalaa

Rabat

This was the nicest Riad I stayed in in Morocco. The inner courtyard is beautiful and had a great dinner. The rooftop had a great view of Rabat and what looked like a decent pool; although I didn't take a dip.

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Activity Reviews

Fes to Rabat via Volubilis and Meknes

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

I felt rushed by the guide at Volubilis. We got through everything but I might have wanted to linger longer.

Dades Valley to Merzouga Camel Trek via Todgha Gorge & Tinghir

Morocco

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Transport

Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ali was a great guide for the week. Very friendly and easy going despite the long drives.

Transport

All the guides were awesome

We had a wonderful trip in late March to Marrakesh, the High Atlas and the desert. We loved it. Sharon and her team were terrific. It was a pleasure building the itinerary with her -- and I especially appreciated the Zoom call -- it made the whole planning process so much easier and enjoyable. We will definitely, absolutely use kimkim again when we plan our next visit to northern Morocco!!

Hotel Reviews

Eden Boutique Hotel

Boumalne Dades

Excellent hotel. Absolutely top rate service, decor and experience. I cannot rate it highly enough!!

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Dar Hnini

Oulad Yahia Lagraire

This hotel is a little gem nestled in a beautiful oasis valley. The service and food were excellent. Highly recommended!!!

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Activity Review

Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

This day with locals was wonderful -- a highly of our trip. Sitting down and getting to know a local family in their home was amazing. I highly recommend this activity.