Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

Kimkim surpassed any of my expectations. They are not only curated a custom program for us, they were open to ideas, and they were flexible. The guides, our driver, the staff were all professional and friendly. It was so evident that their goal was for us to have the best vacation ever. I will only travel with Kimkim in the future thank you thank you thank you, Kimkim.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the team at Original Travels for being so responsive and patient throughout the planning process. Your guidance and attention to detail helped us organize a truly wonderful honeymoon experience in Morocco, and we’re so grateful for your help from start to finish.

A major highlight of our trip was the incredible fortune we had in being paired with Soufiane as our driver. He quickly became a friend and made every part of our journey easier, safer, and more enjoyable. His professionalism, kindness, and insight into Moroccan culture brought great peace of mind and added so much to the experience. We truly cannot express how great he was — a genuine part of what made our trip special.

Marrakesh:
We really enjoyed our time in Marrakesh. Riad Elegancia was beautiful, comfortable and welcoming, with wonderful staff who decorated our room for our honeymoon which was a very nice surprise. We especially have to thank the evening attendant who gave us perfect dinner recommendations. Highlights included our hammam experience at La Mason Arabe and the sunrise hot air balloon ride — both unforgettable. We also loved exploring the square in the evening, surrounded by music, lights, and energy. The guided tour was informative, and wandering the Medina both with and without a guide gave us a great feel for the city.

Ouarzazate:
The drive through the Atlas Mountains was a memorable adventure on its own. When we arrived, an unexpected rain storm changed our plans a bit, so we skipped the movie studio and instead relaxed at the hotel. The staff went above and beyond by decorating our room for our honeymoon, a very thoughtful touch, and a beautiful hotel.

Desert Camp:
The desert camp experience was incredible and unique. The accommodations were very comfortable for the setting, and the food and evening entertainment were excellent. Our only issue was a lack of clear communication from the camp about what to expect from the day tour with them. This tour overall was our least favorite activity of the trip. We were looking forward to spending time with a Berber family and learning about their culture, but our guide clearly did not want us to engage with the local people and it was obvious when he told the women who approached us (at two different camps) not to talk to us. We were prepared to leave some money for them (as was recommended), but we never got the opportunity. For the next stop, we were interested in listening to the local African music, but once we got there, it felt incredibly exploitative. It didn't seem like the musicians ever had a break and the managers (we think?) were clearly pushing them to be more lively. I would love to support this community, but I really encourage anyone with some power to look out for these men and make this a less exploitative experience. Lastly, we were left at a very empty hotel for several hours with limited options. When we arrived at the hotel, it was dark, no one was there except for two sleeping attendants, and our guide said, "OK, you hang out here now, I'll be back in 5 hours. And if you want to swim, pay them 100 Mad (which we did because there was nothing else to do)", and then walked away leaving us standing there confused and uneasy. Our guide also said he had to get back to the camp for work as it was a very busy time with lots of guests, stranding us. The only reason we even had our bathing suits was because the night before we overheard the couple next to us at dinner be told to bring theirs, so we packed one just in case. We never discussed this with our guide (he actually told us not to worry about the tour the night before during the music portion when we asked what the plan was) and if it was up to us, we would not have gone to a pool, at all.

However, we greatly appreciated how quickly Original Travels stepped in when we contacted them and helped arranged an ATV excursion — which turned out to be one of the highlights of the desert portion of our trip and we highly recommend. When we got dropped off to go back to the camp, I could discern a conversation that our driver had with the owner and our guide about this and our guide was not truthful when he said we were the ones who asked to go to the pool early. As stated above, we had never talked with him about it and it was clearly untrue with how fast we tried to find another activity. It also felt uncomfortable for us to be left at a pool when it's clear many villages do not have water in nor around the desert. It seemed a bit unethical and like a really bad thing to do as a visitor to the country. I would not recommend this tour to anyone going to Merzouga.

Outside of this tour; however, we did really enjoy our desert experience. We also want to highlight the kindness shown by the camp in preparing a special honeymoon cake for us our first night that we were able to share with the other guests. They very much went above and beyond in celebrating our honeymoon with a special song and dance and we truly appreciated these gestures and the kindness shown by employees of the camp and the other guests. This cake and music surprise was definitely a trip highlight.

Fez:
Fez was one of our favorite stops. The Riad and its location inside the old city were fantastic, the breakfast at the Riad was delicious, and our guided tour here was the best of the trip. We took our guide’s advice and avoided the Medina at night, but loved exploring it during the day. The city’s energy and authenticity left a lasting impression.

Rabat:
Our stop in Rabat was a great way to break up the drive north, and we were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed seeing Morocco’s coastal side.

Casablanca:
While Casablanca offered fewer tourist sites, we enjoyed our time there, especially visiting the Hassan II Mosque and walking the boardwalk. It was a relaxing way to end our journey. The Mosque is incredible and our dinner, recommended by Souf, was delicious and fun.

Finally, we want to thank Original Travels and Soufiane again for their assistance when our return flight was unexpectedly canceled. Your swift help rearranging our stay near the airport and ensuring we were taken care of right up to our departure was deeply appreciated.

Overall, our honeymoon in Morocco was an unforgettable experience — filled with beauty, culture, warmth, and adventure. We would happily recommend Original Travels and Soufiane to anyone considering exploring Morocco.

I don't think could add much more than what my travel partner had to say. Most importantly was what made the trip, and that was Faissal Badreddine!! We can't imagine having done this without him. Absolutely beyond expectations. He introduced us to many great people and places, made food suggestions . He clearly went out of his way to make sure we were happy, safe. The food tour, Ait Benhaddou, hot air ballon ride. All icing on the cake. We had many guides and I am not sure I can remember them all but Mohamed was great, lots of fun on the food tour, encouraging us to try everything, even the snail soup! It was good. Sharif was also a great guide and shared his knowledge of Fez. Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Chefchaouen, all amazing and grateful to have seen them all. Faissel even arranged a guide, Omar, to take us on a hike at Akchour. Great hike, good to be out of the car for a bit. So many amazing experiences. The medinas sounded like they could be a scary place, (I don't like knowing I may get lost), but we managed to navigate them, only getting lost once. We never felt unsafe. Faissel checked on us all the time when he was not with us, making sure we didn't need anything. All in all the trip was beyond any expectations I had. Beautiful country and people. Thank you Ali and Said

An Exceptional Journey with KimKim!
Our trip was truly exceptional, thanks to the outstanding service provided by KimKim. From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully planned and flawlessly executed.
A special thank you to our driver, Soufiane, who was incredibly professional, attentive, and knowledgeable. He made us feel safe throughout the journey and enriched our experience with fascinating insights into Morocco’s history. He was always punctual, impeccably dressed, and kept everything organized.
The internal tours were equally impressive, and we particularly enjoyed our time with Mohammad, who added a lot of depth to our understanding of the culture and local traditions.
The Riads we stayed in met—and even exceeded—our expectations in comfort and charm.
This was our first time using KimKim, but it certainly won’t be our last. We will happily use them again and again for future adventures. Thank you to the entire team for making our trip so memorable!

Hotel Review

Riad Nila

Chefchaouen

Beautifully designed, the food was exceptional!

Authenticity & Character

Rooms are spacious with attention to design details.

Location

The interiors were well done.

Staff

Helpful especially when I needed some laundry done.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were immaculate!

Activity Review

Day Trip to Ourika Valley: Hike to a Waterfall

Morocco

I loved hiking the Atlas mountain and enjoyed lunch on the river.

Quality of Experience

Exceeded our expectations

Food

I loved the sliced oranges with cinnamon.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver and tour guide were top notch

Transport

Our driver was exceptional and drove very safe.

Said arranged for a wonderful trip for us. Karim was our driver and was fantastic! He shared his fascinating personal stories with us and navigated difficult traffic always with calm and a smile! A warm and caring person who was with us from beginning to end. We had some excellent day guides as well - Mohammad in Marrakesh and Sharif in Fes. I would not recommend the cooking class - not worth it and really just watching people make lunch. Otherwise the hotels and Riads were all wonderful - Riad Mohktar in Tangier; Riad Pelerin in Marrakesh and Riad Lina in Chefchaouen and Riad Braya in Fes - all amazing. We were 2 couples travelling and this trip did not disappoint. Well paced!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Mokhtar Tanger

Tangier

Excellent hospitable staff. Rooms were clean and comfortable. We had a problem with our AC and the staff were fast and followed up to ensure it was rectified.

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Location, dinners, rooms were all great

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Riad Braya

Fes Medina

Mohamed was so kind and warm. Very hospitable place. Rooms were spacious and clean. Food was good.

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Location

Staff

Mohammad stood out.

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Dar Imlil

Imlil

Rooms were spacious and clean. Not many places to choose from In Imlil. Staff were friendly. Dinners were tasty.

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Riad Le Pèlerin

Marrakech

Excellent. Clean and beautiful decor. Rooms are small but comfortable and you don’t spend much time in them!

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were best we had on the trip

Activity Reviews

Goat cheese tasting experience at Domaine de La Pommeraie

Fes

This was a fun short excursion and something to add on but not a “must do”.

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Private Cooking Class in Fes

Fes

This was a bomb. The guide didn’t really give us any information. We waited for an hour on a bench with no instructions. The “class” was really watching a woman cook us lunch. We chopped an onion and a few tomatoes. Zero instruction. Then we ate lunch which was almost inedible. The guide was nowhere to be found so we left.

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Dine with a Local Family

Morocco

Really enjoyed this! Very fun way to help a local family and learn more about culture and food. They had two young kids visiting which made the stay even better.

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The Tizi n'Mzik Pass Day hike

Morocco

Much more technical than I appreciated.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

Mohammad was great!

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Mohammad was excellent. Not pushy. Went at our pace. Personable and fun to hang out with.

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Food

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We had a great experience working with Majid and kimkim especially as we arranged our trip without a lot of lead time. Majid helped us quickly plan a wonderful 10-day trip through a good part of Morocco (Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Boumalne Dades/Ait Benhaddou, Marrakesh) which allowed us to experience many of the country's beautiful traditions, culture and people. He organised an excellent and friendly driver, Ismail, who spent countless hours on the road with us and was always happy to share facts, language lessons, tips, insights, and excellent restaurant recommendations. He quickly became one of our most trusted resources and good friend. Both Majid and Ismail were always keen to ensure that we were enjoying ourselves and seeing the best of Morocco. They were in constant touch from the beginning to the end.

Travelling in a small group of only two women, I was pleased with the accommodations selected by Majid. They were always beautiful, safe, and offered exactly what we needed in each city whether that was a beautiful view or a cool respite. Our activities were varied yet tailored to our requests and many of the associated individual guides/hosts always very welcoming. We especially enjoyed the cooking class with Rania, Latifa and their families who so kindly welcomed us into their home for the evening. We also appreciated Mohammed, our expert guide through the Dades Gorge, providing an impromptu opportunity to share mint tea with his Berber friend and learn first-hand about Berber families and culture.

This trip was an unbelievable once in a lifetime experience that my mom and I got to experience together thanks to Hassan!
Ahmed was an INCREDIBLE guide / driver for our entire trip and the experience would not have gone as smoothly as it did if it wasn’t for him. He was incredible, thoughtful and knowledgeable.

We had the best time
Thank you!

We had a last minute hotel change in Chefchouen to a less expensive hotel - we felt badly about that because we were looking forward to the view and obviously think the price difference should be refunded. But otherwise our hotels were quite nice - especially Fez. The people in each hotel could not have been nicer, the breakfasts were great and accommodations good.
Our driver Mohammed, was exceptional. We all were so happy with him, his care and attention. Five stars for Mohammed.
As for city guides, Amin in Marrakesh and Karim in Fez were superb - knowledgeable, understandable and flexible. We learned a lot.
Baba in Chefchouen was on his third or fourth tour of the day and he was tired and irritable. He actually chastised us for buying our merchandise in Marrakesh and Fez and not in Chefchouen, and went even further by saying, “how many rugs did you buy?” “You paid 4-5x for your goods in Marrakesh and Fez. We understand he just wanted commission at “his father’s” store. That tour left us feeling bad about him.
I would definitely use KinKin again on the basis of the well-organized trip and our driver and first two guides. Thank you, Hakim.

Our driver, Mohammad, was truly extraordinary! Generous, honest and concerned about every experience. Was more of a friend by our departure in Tangier. Please pass this along to him.
Daily guides ranged from good to really bad. Last day in Chefchaouen the guide, Baba, was sincerely bad, rude, angry and aggressively trying to sell us in his ‘family’ shop, clearly working us for his commission from the shop. Not a good experience.
Your services very much appreciated!

Activity Reviews

Afternoon Guided Tour in Chefchaouen

Morocco

Should not be using this guide - interested in nothing except selling us rugs in his ‘family’ shop.

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Different guide

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Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

Another highlight

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Dinner in the Stone Desert of Agafay (From and Back to Marrakech)

Morocco

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Sunset Camel Ride in Agafay

Morocco

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Atlas Safari in Agafay and the High Atlas Mountains

Morocco

Highlight, best part of our visit

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Food

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Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Our trip to Morocco was beyond anything we could have expected. The people, culture, food and shopping were all amazing. Ali and Siad were both excellent to work with, but the highlight of our trip was our driver Faissal. Faissal went above and beyond in all ways to make sure we were happy, well taken care of and had the best trip we could. Faissal is professional, knowledgeable, accommodating, friendly, very concerned with your wellbeing and happiness on the trip and of course a great bargainer when it comes to shopping. He made restaurant recommendations, adjusted the trip (sometimes at the last minute) to make sure we saw the best of Morroco, made sure we saw the best sites and shopping and made sure we always got the best price.

Our guides were all excellent as well. Mohamed gave us a once in a lifetime food tour in the old Medina of Marrakech.

Adbu was very informative during our tour of Marrakech and took us to some amazing shops where Faissal of course got us the best deals.

Sharif was one of the best guides I have ever had in all my travels. He was incredibly knowledgeable about Fez, extremely patient with our shopping (with Faissal for bargaining!), has excellent English and provided us with a world class day in Fez.

Faissal made last minute arrangements for Abdul to show us Meknes. Thank you Faissal! Adbul's knowledge was only matched by his energy. He gave us a great tour of the mausoleum and market of Meknes.

Fatima is a world class guide for sure. Having grown up in Chefchaouen, she showed us all the points of interest and explained the history of the city in near perfect English.

Faissal came through again with a last minute tour of Akchour and the Ponte de Dieu with Omar. Omar has been hiking that area for years and it was a great way to break up our drive from Chefchaouen to Tangiers.

Again, we had an absolutely unbelievable trip to Morocco and could not have asked for a better driver than Faissal. He truly made our trip one we will remember forever!

Hotel Review

Taj Chefchoaune Luxury Hotel and Spa.

Chefchaoun

Very nice hotel in Chefchoaune. Excellent location overlooking the medina. Helpful, friendly staff, nice rooms and a very nice roof top bar and restaurant.

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Activity Review

Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

This is a once in a lifetime experience. You can taste some of the most amazing foods from sweets, to hearty tangia, to fresh juices and more. Do not miss this excursion!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mohamed is an excellent guide!

Transport

Hassan was responsive and helpful in the planning phase of the trip and we were able to do everything we wanted including history, culture, activity, comfort and flexibility. We loved the customization inherent to this type of tour.

We had a fantastic 1-week trip in Morocco thanks to the well thought through itinerary put together by Hakim. It was a full immersion into the local culture, customs and cuisine. Simply wonderful. Throughout the trip Hakim was always available which made us feel very comfortable and safe.

Hotel Reviews

Kenzi Basma Hotel

Casablanca

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

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Riad Chergui

Marrakech

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Staff

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Riad Laaroussa

Fez medina

Amazing place

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Activity Reviews

Dinner in the Stone Desert of Agafay (From and Back to Marrakech)

Morocco

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Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

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Afternoon Guided Tour in Casablanca

Morocco

Quality of Experience

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Cooking Workshop & Local Food

Morocco

Our chef Meryem was fabulous. We had such a fun time. And the food was incredible.

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Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

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Guided tour of Meknes

Meknes

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Guided Tour of Volubilis

Morocco

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Transfer to Fes, Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

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Afternoon Guided Tour in Chefchaouen

Morocco

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Abdul was a fabulous guide. We would have walked in circles in Chefchaouen without him leading the way. Thank you for showing us your beautiful town and for the friendly conversation. It was one of the highlights of our trip!

I don't have enough positive things to say about our experience with KimKim and Original Travels. Not only was the service super easy to use, but having a local plan our trip made the experience all the more special. It felt like we were really able to maximize the limited time we had in Morocco and leave having gotten a great overview of the country, which is no easy feat given how much there is to see and experience (I will definitely be going back!). A special shoutout to Ali and Said who were very responsive, easy to communicate with, and did an excellent job customizing our experience to us.

Perhaps the true star of our trip, however, was our local driver, Tayeb. He went above and beyond in making us feel welcome — meeting all of our needs, providing great recommendations, keeping us safe, and teaching us so much about Moroccan history and culture. He made our experience unforgettable, and we left feeling like we'd made a true friend. Make sure to request him directly when you book! You'll be in the best of hands.

My Husband and I just returned from a amazing 15 day Morocco tour with Morocco Immersion.We had the best driver that we could have asked for Ahmed went above and beyond to make sure things ran smoothly even going out of the way to track down a pharmacy that sold tweezers since I forgot mine at home and got a splinter.Ahmad was not only punctual but kept the van clean every night when he washed it.Ahmad took us to his personal home in Rose Valley to meet his family and have a delicious home cooked meal by his own mother.We had several local stand out guides throughout the trip in each location Abdul in Dades Valley was extremely knowledgeable,Said in Fez was funny and did a excellent job of both entertaining us and educating at the same time.The stand outs for us were the private cooking classes in Fez and Marrakesh also the over night in the luxury camp in the Sahara.Raid's that were chosen for us were all clean and well maintained.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Fes Madaw

Fes

Convenient location right in the Medina clean and comfortable.Delicious breakfast.Beautiful interior well decorated nice rooftop.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel was clean beds were comfortable

Hotel Club Val d'Anfa Casablanca

Casablanca

It was nice to have a beautiful pool to unwind in after a long day a bar and resort style hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Location

walkable to the beach

Staff

The Hotel exchanged our US money it was convenient

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Palais des Remparts

Essaouira

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Nila

Chefchaouen

Authenticity & Character

Beds were comfortable room was spacious

Location

Right in the heart of the city

Staff

Front desk staff carried our bags to our room and made sure we were happy with the room.

Cleanliness & Comfort

smelled good and was extremely clean

Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

The tent itself was gorgeous clean but I felt there was lack of communication from the start our bags were dropped off with no other direction.The food was not good it lacked flavor and was not authentic Moroccan flavor,Drinks were served warm that was a big disappointment.

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AC was not turned on until 9PM the tent was so hot we had to open the door to get the temp down.The food was horrible and drinks were served warm.

Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

We were blown away with this property the owners were warm and welcoming and went above and beyond to insure we had a excellent stay.The view from the rooftop is jaw dropping gorgeous.

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Riad La Croix Berbère Luxe

Marrakech

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Activity Reviews

Dades Valley to Merzouga Camel Trek via Todgha Gorge & Tinghir

Morocco

The camp its self was beautiful there were a few things that we didn’t like the fact the ac wasn’t turned on until 9pm we couldn’t enjoy the tent also the food quality was very bad we ended up getting food poisoning from it drinks were served warm

Quality of Experience

Poor food quality warm drinks didn’t enjoy this part

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The staff at the desert camp were unorganized

Transport

Clean and comfortable

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Great full day activity you will see so much enjoy a delicious lunch and be amazed

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was knowledgeable and patient

Transport

Guided Hike through the Monkey Fingers

Boumalne Dades

This is a pretty intense hike at times there were some spots that were a steep climb we needed help from the guide to get though it

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Excellent guide was patient and helped us though the tough parts of the hike shared knowledge about the area and even gave us fresh fruit along the way

Transport

Clean and comfortable

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

You will learn a lot about Fez and see all the sights sounds and smells of the Medina you will be amazed at what is being hand made.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Clean and comfortable

Driving Tour of Casablanca

Casablanca

You will see a lot in a small amount of time be prepared for a fast paced day

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Clean and comfortable

Chefchaouen to Casablanca Via Rabat

Morocco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Clean and comfortable

Fassi Bread Baking Class

Fes

Both Fatima’s were great the grandmother (Fatima)doesn’t speak English but she understands you and conveys in such a way you understand what she’s saying.

Quality of Experience

This was such a amazing experience loved that it was just the two of us

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The personal one on one hands on

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Clean and comfortable

Merzouga to Fes via Midelt, Azrou, & Ifraine

Morocco

This was a great activity I’m a huge animal lover it was amazing to be up close with the monkeys I’ve only seen them in zoos

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Clean and comfortable

Essaouira to Marrakech

Morocco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Clean and comfortable

Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

Beautiful scenery you will feel like you stepped into a movie set

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Knowledgeable

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Clean and comfortable

Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

This was a great activity we felt welcomed into the home of the instructor and she was very patient with us as we a bit nervous to cut our fingers

Quality of Experience

Intimate since it was just my husband and myself

Food

Well seasoned and extremely fresh ingredients

Guides, Drivers and Staff

All professional

Transport

Clean and comfortable

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Morocco

Great experience felt like being in Europe and not Africa

Quality of Experience

The unique landscape

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Majid was Very professional and knowledgeable

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Taste your way through Marrakech ( Guided tour)

Marrakesh

We did this activity directly off the plane and were a bit tired.The lamb was a bit dry and they gave us way too much felt bad that we had to waste so much

Quality of Experience

Food

I liked the that we got a gloms at the Medina

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Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

Our driver surprised us and took us to meet his family at his home his mother cooked us lunch and we got to met the entire family it was a very special experience one I will never forget.

Quality of Experience

The warmth and welcoming of the family the amazing flavorful food

Food

The home cooked well prepared meal (Berber pizza)

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The warm hospitality and friendly welcoming of the family

Transport

Ahmed was amazing

Our trip to Morocco was a blast - it's a wild, beautiful, culturally rich country. The whole team that we worked with (mostly Majid, Hassan, Hassan) were all top-notch. Great communication, well organized, flexible, accommodating, and knowledgable. They helped me organize an incredible engagement in the Sahara dessert that was so magical. Our driver, Hassan, made us feel safe while keeping us informed on the amazing cultures throughout the country. All of the accommodation and activities were fun, informative, and a once in a lifetime opportunity. Highly recommend a trip to Morocco!

Driver Ousama was the best, makes extra effort to our needs, very knowledgeable about the cities he is driving us. His driving is safe & comfortable.
The only problem with Humza he did not inform us when the Vehicle was switch to lower category Vehicle.

Our recent trip to Morocco was nothing short of magical, and I can’t recommend it enough. With the ease of planning through Kimkim and the customed itinerary and responsiveness from Ali and Said at Original Travels, everything went seamlessly from start to finish. Oringinal Travels took all the stress out of planning and allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the experience.

We explored Marrakech, Fez, Chefchaouen, and Essaouira, each destination offering its own unique beauty and charm. From the colorful chaos of Marrakech’s souks to the serene blue streets of Chefchaouen and the coastal breezes of Essaouira, every stop felt unforgettable. One of the most memorable highlights was completely unplanned—we happened upon a tbourida, a traditional equestrian performance, and were swept away by the energy, artistry, and cultural pride of the event. It was the kind of authentic moment that will stay with us forever.

I especially want to highlight our driver, Tayeb, who made the entire experience extraordinary. He was not only professional and reliable, but also warm, kind, and deeply knowledgeable. Tayeb went above and beyond to make sure we felt safe, comfortable, and connected to the culture at every step. I would recommend to anyone planning a trip that you ask for Tayeb by name—he truly made our journey what it was.

Thanks to Kimkim, Original Travels, and Tayeb, our Moroccan adventure was unforgettable. I couldn’t imagine a better way to experience the beauty, history, and hospitality of this incredible country.

Hotel Reviews

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

The Riyadh in Marrakesh was really nice. Our room was laid out in an odd way with the showers and bathrooms located kind of in the middle of the room, which wasn't ideal for privacy when traveling with my daughter. It was a bit quirky, but I guess that's part of the charm of these older historical buildings. Overall, it was a good experience staying there.

Barceló Anfa Casablanca

Casablanca

The hotel is lovely and the staff very helpful, but oddly some basics fell way short. We stayed at Barcelo Anfa Casablanca on our first night in Morocco and again 9 days later on our way out of the country. In both rooms, the water leaked onto the floor. There seems to be some design problem with the showers. On our 2nd stay, the room had lnly one towel for two people and there was only a partial roll of toilet paper that didn't last the night. There was also no hairdryer in the room and no hooks in the bathroom for a toiletry bag or towel. These oversights made for a less than ideal stay and we ended up making an urgent call for delivery of toilet paper and a dry towel, the already used towel was on the floor soaking up water when we realized there was not another one. A hotel of this caliber should and could do better.

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Activity Review

Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

The Marrakech Evening Food Tour could have been scheduled earlier in the trip. By the time we did it, we had already tried much of the Moroccan cuisine on our own. The guide wasn't very engaging, or perhaps it was a language barrier issue, but it wasn't quite the warm experience we had with the other guides during the trip.

We had a wonderful introduction to Morocco. We deeply appreciated learning about its culture, history and hope for the future.

The historical and cultural sites exceeded our expectations and enriched our knowledge of Morocco. The camel rides and glamping were exciting, but the visits to the Medinas, Kasbahs, and souks were major highlights and educational opportunities. The sights, sounds, smells and sensory aspects all enhanced the experience.

Our guides, Chakib and Hassan were particularly outstanding. However, the pièce de resistance - our superb, competent, caring and funny driver Ayoub- is really what made the difference! We would recommend him anytime and would absolutely use his services again.

We also appreciated the attentiveness of many of the Riads and hotels. We also had a great camel attendant, Abdul on our sunset trek in the Sahara.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Le Pèlerin

Marrakech

Lovely appointments, quite clean. Bedroom was nicely appointed with a clean modern feel. Appreciate having a proper shower too. My only beef is that the room was so narrow, I could not walk sideways to get in the bed. I had to sort of slide in. I am sure the larger rooms were great.

Authenticity & Character

Nicely appointed

Location

A little of beaten path

Staff

Very pleasant and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and mostly comfortable excepting for the lack of room around the bed.

Hotel Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery

Essaouira

This hotel has great bones but is in dire need of a makeover. Everything was quite tired. Musty carpets, finishes that are worn, hard to contain the water when showering, etc. Very helpful and friendly staff and good location.

Authenticity & Character

Not much character but the room need a makeover in just about every way.

Location

Easy to get to the places of interest

Staff

Special help when needed by Ayoub at the front desk.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

Wonderful property. We were given a tour on arriving which made for a good first impression. The pool, restaurant and entry ways made for a great feel. The room was nicely appointed but alas the bathroom configuration with a tub without a glass partition with a hand held shower was not easy to maneuver without giving the floor a good soaking. The staff were all wonderful, in particular our waiter at dinner and breakfast, Lassene (sp?) who was not only helpful but incredibly professional. He was truly excellent! The welcome at reception should also be noted.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Especially our waiter at dinner.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The bed was comfy

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Wonderful experience! The camel ride was well done. Our camel, Abdul, was very caring and competent helping us to enjoy the moment. The entire environmentally friendly concept of the camp was immensely appealing to us and we were quite appreciative. Everything was good from the lodging, to the staff, to the food, and the entertainment around the campfire. The only problem was that while the shower was great , the drain seemed to have been blocked as the water didn’t flow out even overnight. Apart from that one issue, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

They not only were friendly and efficient but also great entertainers!

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Villa Pomme d'Or

Midelt

Staff was welcoming and friendly. While being able to sit outside was great the furniture was decrepit and the lawn did not invite one to venture in as it was uncut. The room… ok. The bathroom…in a word- awful. And the shower was actually the better part this time. The toilet seat was essentially falling off and the rest of the facilities were not much better.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bathroom as noted. Property wasn’t all that well kept either.

Riad Braya

Fes Medina

Interesting and eclectic room. The rest of the Riad also had a very original and authentic feel. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. Lovely ambience. The only fly in the ointment was trying to shower in a tub with a hand held wand without flooding the entire floor- especially for older folk. We essentially had to become contortionists. Apart from that we quite enjoyed our stay there.

Authenticity & Character

Had a traditional Riad feel

Location

Good access to most things

Staff

Very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Friendly and accommodating staff. Had a good dinner. Bathroom was kind of weird and the room around the basin a bit confining but at least it had a real shower!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Easy access to the main sites.

Staff

Front desk especially helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Mokhtar Tanger

Tangier

Very affable staff. Food and service were great.

Authenticity & Character

The ambiance of the garden and the decorations.

Location

Staff

Had a fabulous server at dinner. Very helpful and affable.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Dar Dar

Rabat

Awful bathroom. Didn’t drain well and at times we had to watch our footing on the wooden slats. Could use some better appointments and fixtures. Very helpful staff and dinner wasn’t bad.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Convenient

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bathroom killed the score

Activity Review

Private transfer from Casablanca Airport to Rabat via Casablanca City

Morocco

Our first meeting with our amazing driver Ayoub! Everything went like clockwork. Even worked in a quick stop at the mosque in Casablanca.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

What an amazing trip! We stayed at beautiful Riads within walking distance to markets that were open night and day and had many, many restaurant from which we could eat (all with great food). We visited a mosaic factory and purchased beautiful keepsakes. We stayed at a camp on the outskirts of the Sahara desert where we rode camels into the desert at sunset and hunted for fossils (found many). We were invited to visit a local home where a delicious dinner of local foods was prepared and served to us and we had the opportunity to talk about life in Morocco. Our driver and guides were very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The souks were exciting but unlike other countries, no one hassled you to buy.
I strongly recommend taking Kimkim tours as they are well organized, the lodging is remarkable, and the sightseeing is superb. You won't be disappointed!