Morocco Travel Agents

Sharon helped us plan a fantastic vacation in Morocco. We worked for several months (okay, more like a year!) tweaking and fine-tuning the itinerary. Sharon was very receptive to our wants (and not-wants). The trip itself... simply stunning! Morocco has so much to offer... the incredible scenery, the culture, the vibrant cities (with their hectic and oh-so-lively medinas), the wonderful people, and the food... oh my, the food (just to name a few). The lodgings that Sharon chose for us were fabulous -- much more opulent that we're used to. We were treated like royalty. My wife often quipped... "What is it, do we have 'Queen' and 'King' stamped on our foreheads?"

Hicham Idrissi (our tour manager/guide/driver) served us so well. He was with us for most of the seventeen days. He gave us time to explore on our own, but our walks with him around the towns we visited (notably, Chefchaouen, Fes, Rissani, his neighborhood in the Valley of the Roses, Marrakech, and Essouira) were highlights of this trip. His knowledge of the country, the cities, and the sites made this vacation so much more rewarding and meaningful. The only downside was that he had just come off two back-to-back tours (this was his third) and he seemed (understandably) exhausted from time to time. Another driver picked us up in Casablanca at the beginning of our trip. The next day, on the way to Chefchaouen, we did a "chinese fire drill" where or initial driver, Said, dropped us off and Hicham picked us up (Said took his clients to the airport as they were finishing their tour and Hicham turned around and we headed to Chefchaouen) -- no rest for the weary! Near the end of the trip (in Essaouira) Hicham kind of "ghosted" us and returned to the Valley of the Roses to tend to some personal business (telling us only after he was back home). We did not miss a beat though. We were (by design) on our own in Essaouira and by the time we needed to return to Marrakech, Sharon and Hicham had arranged for a fill-in driver to finish the trip for us. Hicham's communication could have been better and we really regret not having a chance for proper face-to-face goodbyes and thank yous.

Some of the highlights (but there was SO much more):

* The dinner and after-dinner festivities at Riad Dar Chrifa in Rabat
* Chefchaouen and the walk to Cascade d'Akchour
* The medina walks in Fes and Marrakech (Essaouira, too)
* The Rissani Market
* The camel ride and spending a night in a desert tent camp in Erg Chebbi
* The day with Sharon, Hicham and friends (including a delightful home-cooked meal and a walk around the old neighborhood) in the Valley of the Roses
* The cooking class in Essaouira (Khadija's Kuzina) -- Hussein and Khadija (and their son, Amir) were simply delightful. It was just us and them in their flat. A truly special and unforgettable experience.
* The wonderful lodgings and meals throughout the trip.

Morocco would have been a harder place to travel if it wasn’t for the help of KimKim. The driver, Khalid, is an exceptional human being and was the most accommodating driver I’ve ever experienced. He’s a 10! The guide in Fez, Khamal, is also a patient, kind professor who made the tour in Fez most special. His historical knowledge and command of English is truly exceptional. Our other guides both in Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains were very professional and helpful.
Morocco is truly a blend of modern and ancient. Its commitment to its history and religion is impressive. The people are warm. I can say with all sincerity that my cultural life experience is more enriched now that I’ve had a taste of Morocco. Thank you KimKim.

Hotel Reviews

The White Camel Lodge

Agafay, Marrakech

This is a special place that is well worth the awe inspiring sunset and sense of adventure.

Authenticity & Character

Uniqueness

Location

Had never experienced anything like this before.

Staff

Friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great pool

Es Saadi Marrakech Resort - Hotel

Marrakech

The staff is very very accommodating. It’s clean, colorful, and serves a great breakfast. Fantastic swimming pool. Great pool service. Quiet at night. Ac works well.

Authenticity & Character

It’s more modern with Moroccan details. It’s like a nice hotel in Hawaii with some Moroccan influence

Location

A bit of a walk to the Medina but since we had a driver that wasn’t a concern

Staff

Very helpful. Let us check out late. Let us hang around since we had a late flight out at night.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean yet does not smell of disinfectant!

Barcelo Tanger

Tangier

Very modern and clean. Pool is shady though and was windy.

Authenticity & Character

More modern and new than Moroccan character

Location

Beautiful view of Mediterranean.

Staff

Not much interaction so that was fine. Means it runs well.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very very clean and comfortable

Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

Lots of winding stairs. Shower overflowed but they were quick to fix. It was ok

Authenticity & Character

Very Moroccan

Location

Right in the Medina

Staff

Very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Breakfast was poor

Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Fes

Beautiful authentic Moroccan style. Super close to the Medina. Fun staff. Great personality of place and staff. Lots of stairs but they have an elevator!

Authenticity & Character

So authentic. It was four houses remodeled together

Location

Close to Medina

Staff

Fun, kind and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

We saw other Riads inside the Medina that were more “elegant” (bigger) but this Riad is elegant and has a fun personality. I really liked.

Activity Review

Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Khamal is a professor who knows his stuff. Lots of energy, so knowledgeable. Speaks English like a natural speaker. Get him!!!

Quality of Experience

Nice accommodations and guides. Great driver Khalid.

Food

We searched for variety and found it. Food from vendors in the Medina was delicious and safe.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

People are warm and real

Transport

Khalid is the BEST

We absolutely loved our time in Morocco and couldn’t recommend Hassan and our driver Ismail more. The initial arrangement of the places we wanted to go were easily coordinated by Hassan and constant, effective communication received. Our driver Ismail was amazing! His local knowledge and care to ensure we were all completely looked after, was exceptional. What a place. Having our own air conditioned vehicle and knowledgeable driver in Ismail along with the brilliant guides and accommodation we had at each place enabled us to enjoy every moment without having to worry about organizing transfers etc. It was all incredible but the.blue city, Chefchaoen, riding camels in the Sahara and the arrangement of our stay with a local Berber family in the high Atlas Mountains along with the cultural and historical significance of Fes, absolute highlights and not to be missed! Thank you so much Hassan and Ismail and all of the guides we had at each place, for sharing your knowledge and your wonderful hospitality, it was all brilliant!

Our experience working with Sharon at Morocco Immersion Tours was perfect. We first laid out the plan for where we were coming from to start the tour and where we were going when the tour ended. We reviewed options based on various numbers of days in the country and what made the most sense. Sharon shared opportunities for all of the choices and helped us to come up with an awesome 7-day trip. We actually changed the plan from flying in from Spain to taking a ferry. Sharon made the accommodation with no problem. Omar, our tour director, was also very accommodating and knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed traveling with him.
The local guides Said, Mohammed and Sellam were incredibly well-versed on history and culture of their respective cities and held our interest for the entirety of their city tours.
They and Omar made this a thoroughly enjoyable experience for us. Their pride in their country and their desire to assure a great experience was palpable and we will not forget our wonderful adventure through Morocco.

This was my second time using kimkim to plan a trip and I have to say, it has been a great experience each time. This trip just for my husband and me and we had a just shy of a week to see some of Morocco before having to meet up with our daughter in Malaga, Spain. Hamza put together a trip that allowed us to see a lot but didn't feel hectic. Our driver, Reda, was wonderful. He spoke English very well, was fun to chat with and always very kind and polite when answering our many questions about the country and culture. I wish we had had more time. A particular highlight was Chefchaoen, the blue city, which was so beautiful and charming. The riad we stayed at was beautiful and well located and the hammam there was a great experience as well. I also enjoyed our guide in Fes very much as he is a scholar and had a lot to share about the relationship between Morocco and the Jewish population, which was fascinating and heartwarming. The only thing that was a disappointment was that we had planned a surf outing at the end and it was not the right season for a real surfer to catch waves. We ended up going for a swim and that was lovely. Next time we'll check on surf seasons before trying to integrate this activity into a trip.

Hotel Reviews

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Lina Ryad was beautiful, clean, had comfortable beds, great service and good food. We also loved the hammam.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Ghita

Fes

Riad Ghita is beautiful with rich tilework in the rooms and in the sitting area. We took dinner on the terrace our first night which was delicious and fun. Our room felt very lush and authentic. The location was good in that it was at the edge of the medina so it's didn't feel so overwhelming as it might if one was deep in the medina.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Ride the Wave: An Epic Surfing Journey

Tangier

This one was a miss for us because we booked this since my husband is a surfer. Unfortunately, this time of year (July) is not the season for decent waves so this one didn't work out for us. It also sounds like there are better places to surf in Morocco. We ended up going for a lovely swim at the beach there so all was not lost. If you are a "real" surfer, do your research in advance!