Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

Trip was amazing. We loved it. Some of our hotel reservations were messed up and that should not happen. It happened twice on this trip. Our Guide Ilyace was absolutely incredilbe and we had tons of fun with him. Very knowledgable about his country.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Kalaa

Rabat

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Braya

FesfE

Riad is open and you can hear everyone coming and going.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Heated pool was great and massages top notch. Just a beautiful hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Top notch

Location

On a hill in the blue city with an amazing view.

Staff

Everyone treated us great and very helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room was perfect. Shower massive.

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Spectacular setting. Glorified glamping with even heating blankets. Music was fantastic at night and everyone should try this once in a lifetime.

Authenticity & Character

Top notch

Location

2 hour camel ride and loved it.

Staff

Everyone was amazing

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sleeping arrangements were perfect and beds comfortable.

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

Our favorite hotel of the trip. Pure luxury and setting was amazing. Food top notch, views amazing, fabulous pool and service fantastic. They even had a small gym which was rare in Morocco.

Authenticity & Character

Everything is authentic and very clean

Location

Staff

Top Notch

Cleanliness & Comfort

Perfect

Riad Diamond of Marrakech

Marrakech

Small room but good hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hammam & Spa Experience at Les Bains D'Orient Marrakech

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Drive from Merzouga to Aït Benhaddou via Ouarzazate

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Transfer from Fez to Merzouga Desert

Morocco

Ilyace our driver was awesome.

Quality of Experience

Food

Lamb chops we purchased from a butcher than grilled over charcoal. Delicious

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Dine with a Local Family

Morocco

So much fun learning about the culture and getting to eat with a family that lived in the medina.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Aït Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi n'Tichka Pass & the High Atlas Mountains

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Ilyace top notch

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Best air ballon ride in the world. Magical.

Quality of Experience

Watching a sunset come up over the mountains in a hot air balloon is something you will never forget.

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The overall experience was really good because we had amazing tour guides in each city, they were all very kind and knowledgeable. Our driver was extremely kind and willing to help and go that extra mile to make sure all our need were taken care of. We learned a great deal about Morocco and its people. We did not like the location of the Riads houses, specially the one in Marrakesh! The people in the Riad's were extremely nice and helpful but the location was a cultural shock for all of us! I will not recommend any traveler to stay in a Riad despite the kindness and generosity of its people.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Chrifa

Chefchaouen

You need to climb the hill to get to this hotel. There is a construction site next to the door!

Authenticity & Character

It is a nice house, well kept.

Location

If you are in a good shape, I will recommend you this place otherwise you need to go up the hill to make it!

Staff

Nice and friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

It was clean overall.

Riad Dar Laura

Fes

The house is clean, and the people are very nice and friendly. The shower was broken! I had to change rooms. My second room was much better than the first one.

Authenticity & Character

It is an old house well kept

Location

I do not like to stay in the old part of the city. There was nothing interesting about its location at all!

Staff

Everyone was very friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean overall.

Barcelo Tanger

Tangier

Authenticity & Character

There is nothing special about this hotel

Location

The best location! Close to everything and the sea

Staff

Service was good

Cleanliness & Comfort

The breakfast was amazing. The roof bar food is not very good and needs to be cleaner in general

Riad Jona

Marrakesh

The staff is amazing, but I will not recommend this place due to its location!

Authenticity & Character

If you can say that is authentic because it is located in the old part of the city.

Location

Staff

They were extremely nice and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

It was clean

Activity Reviews

Exploring the Medina and Historical Sites Of Marrakesh

Marrakesh

We had a good experience with Anwar. A very knowledgeable tour guide and respectful.

Explore the Vibrant Gateway to Africa

Tangier

Mohamed was nice and pleasant, but the tour was quick and fast!

Exploring the Imperial City and Medieval Medina of Fes

Fes

It was a very good experience overall. Sara did an amazing job as a tour guide.

Evening Food Tour in Marrakesh

Marrakesh

Despite Anwar being a great tour guide, I will not recommend this experience at all.

Quality of Experience

The location

Hammam Visit: Traditional Body Scrub

Morocco

The hammam was not what we envisioned at all. We had a hammam in Turkey that it was the real deal. The place is nice, but they need to do a better job.

Quality of Experience

The hammam

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The staff was very friendly

Transport

We had our own driver

Our driver, Rachid Mansouri, was great! Very friendly. Props to him for being able to drive for our long trips.

Our favorite cities were Fes and Marrakesh. We almost wish we had moved one of our days in Marrakesh to Fes, but we thoroughly enjoyed our time in Marrakesh nonetheless!

Mouad, the receptionist at Riad Batchisarai in Fes, was extremely kind and accommodating. He went out of his way to prepare us breakfast when we had an early departure, and also helped guide us to a restaurant in Fes when we were worried about getting lost at night. The room itself was also great, spacious and high ceilings.

The room we had at Riad Terra Bahia in Marrakesh was unfortunately a little too small for us to fit our luggage comfortably. The staff, however, were very accommodating.

It was great to have a 6-seater car, we were able to take turns lying down on the long drives between destinations. The only thing I wish was that the windows could open, as I get nauseous easily without fresh air in cars. But being able to lie down was very helpful to combat that.

Overall, a delightful trip! Booking this with KimKim made everything so much easier.

It’s hard to fully capture the transformative experience our family had during our trip to Morocco. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Hassan, Ismail, Hamid, and the entire team. Their remarkable professionalism, profound knowledge, and genuine hospitality made our journey truly exceptional. From learning the history of the Almoravid dynasty in the streets of Marrakech to seeing the breathtaking beauty of the Roses and Dades valleys, we've come home from our trip with a passion for learning more about Morocco, as well as for visiting again. Tanmirt!

Our general guide/driver was Mouad. He was super great, very nice and knowledgeable. He knew when to take breaks on longer drives, without us asking. His attitude was especially nice, friendly and welcoming. He seemed more like a friend showing us the country, than someone paid to do so. Especially important was that he made us feel safe, & he was totally trustworthy. He helped a lot with pointing us in directions that were good when we were on our own. Every place he suggested to eat was great. My wife's birthday dinner exceeded any expectation. He set up surprises for her, like a bouquet of beautiful flowers. He contacted the restaurant & hotel to set up a cake at both places, along with "Happy Birthday" songs at each place. The restaurant was one of the best - Le Cuistat - small, intimate, friendly, and one of the best meals on our trip.

We would definitely recommend KimKim to others!
In order to be honest, I need to add that the written itinerary was very detailed and sounded amazing at first glance. It was 39 pages & so detailed that we overlooked some things we needed to question or that should have been pointed out. We choose a trip that included some drives longer than we understood. The itinerary listed some great plans, but there was not enough time to drive and stop at every location listed in the plans. What we saw and did was fantastic! The plans had too much listed & very little time to try some of the options suggested. Some information or suggestions were written twice & listed at different places in the itinerary. We were able to figure this out after we traveled to different places or asked Mouad. Also, the plans did not clearly & simply tell us what meals were included, an easy thing to simply list for each day on the summary itinerary. It was obvious that each stay included breakfast, the other meals were usually not obvious.

Our trip to Morocco was simply wonderful — only because of the fantastic guidance provided by Kimkim personnel. Hassan was great to work with in the planning process — all done online through a very personal and efficient process. He suggested wonderful hotels and adventures for our weeklong trip. Upon arrival in Morocco we were met by Khalid, our delightful driver, who was with us every step of the way providing excellent transportation and guidance all week — even effortlessly accommodating our last minute change requests during the trip. Hamid led us through both a food tour and a city tour in Marrakesh - both times doing an excellent job.
Kimkim did a very nice job planning and executing our trip to Marrakesh and Casablanca. I will definitely use them again for my future trips.

Hotel Reviews

2Ciels Boutique Hotel

Marrakech

Good solid 4-star hotel. Lovely rooftop bar to watch sunset. Few broken items in my room. My food was mediocre in the first floor restaurant.

Authenticity & Character

Seemed fairly ordinary to me after having stayed in the Medina

Location

Staff

Didn’t totally understand how our pre-paid travel package was to work as far as us not paying individually - but we worked it out.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean but no sense that things were new and fresh

Le Casablanca Hotel

Casablanca

Definitely 5 star all the way with a lovely art deco design.

Authenticity & Character

Delightfully different (in a very good way) than our accommodations in Marrakesh — a large hotel with more traditional continental flair. Excellent restaurant.

Location

Easy to find on a main thoroughfare

Staff

Very attentive and accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

Top notch

Riad Kheirredine

Marrakech

I am so glad we chose to stay in a riad while in Marrakesh. And Riad Kheirredine was over the top — such a wonderful blend of modern amenities and personal attention with real Moroccan authenticity. I highly highly recommend this boutique hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Decor, food, services all played into the authentic Moroccan feel.

Location

The location was a bit surprising - tucked way back with in the Medina.

Staff

The staff could not have been more friendly and accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room & bath were spacious, comfortable and very well appointed with authentic decor. There was a very high comfort level with this riad/hotel. Housekeeping was provided twice a day so everything was always in good shape.

Activity Reviews

Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

I enjoyed this much more than I expected. The history and craftsmanship of this mosque is very interesting. Caused me to learn quite a bit about the Muslim religion - again unexpected.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Quad Bike Ride in Agafay Desert

Morocco

The desert area was so interesting and unique compared to the city itself and the mountains. Definitely an area to see and experience. We did the quad ride and camel ride while there - both are must-dos!!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Private Camel Ride in Agafay Desert

Morocco

Have to say it was a bit unsettling, but that’s just me. It’s a not to be missed opportunity.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Agafay Desert + Diiner with show back to Marrakech

Marrakesh

Fabulous day trip! Highly recommend it. Again piece of near-Marrakesh to be explored.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Half Day Trip to Atlas Mountains Ourika Valley

Marrakesh

Enjoyed this so much. Got us out of the walled City and out into the countryside - not to be missed.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Private Tour of Marrakech, the "Red City"

Marrakesh

Lovely and very informative, but a lot of walking — of that is any issue for you.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Our guide, Hamid, led us very skillfully through some street food and vendors in the Medina. We tasted some wonderful food with him.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Cooking Class La Maison Arabe Marrakech 10 AM session.

Marrakesh

Fabulous, wonderful chefs, highly recommend

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

It was a great trip! The planning process was easy. Mohamed (and later, Said - who we contacted a few times while on the ground. He was always VERY responsive!) were focused on our preferences and helpful. Hotels exceeded our expectations — especially in Marrakech. Our driver, Mustapha was really helpful and totally available. Plus he was just a really nice guy. The local guides varied of course with Chafik (local guide in Marrakech) being beyond outstanding. Our guide in Rabat (Mohamed) was a bit aloof but informative and very knowledgeable. Our food tour guide in Marrakech simply didn’t like his work and was somewhat unfriendly and distracted. All-in-all it was a wonderful trip: the cooking school, hot air balloon ride , & hammam were outstanding. I’d do it all over again.

Hotel Review

La Sultana Marrakech

Marrakech

The hotel in Marrakesh was outstanding, truly one of the best we've ever stayed in. The staff was excellent, and the hotel itself was absolutely perfect. The only small downside was that we wished the main restaurant had a broader menu at night, but that's understandable given it was a small establishment. Overall, it was an exceptional experience.

Activity Reviews

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Marrakech

Marrakesh

The Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Marrakech was a spectacular experience. Seeing the sunrise over the beautiful landscapes was breathtaking and a must-do experience for anyone visiting the area.

Three Hour Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe

Marrakesh

The Three Hour Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe was absolutely fantastic. It was fun and interactive, and we learned cooking skills that we'll use for a lifetime. A true highlight of our trip!

Hammam & Spa Experience at Les Bains D'Orient Marrakech

Morocco

The Hammam & Spa Experience at Les Bains D'Orient Marrakech was outstanding. It was a truly memorable and relaxing experience that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Marrakech.

Abdellah and his on-the-ground team, Said and Abbesamad were outstanding. They took great care of us and we couldn't have had a better trip.

We absolutely loved everything about Morocco and about Original Travel who planned out whole trip. We are family of 5 with 3 small children, I have never used KimKIm before so I was little bit nervous. But everything went exactly how we planned and went beyond my expectations.
First and foremost our wonderful driver Farid. Btw if you are reading this Farid, kids are still asking about you. He was so patient with us, and so helpful in many situations and kids absolutely love him! He got us safely everywhere from Casablanca to Fez, Merzouga to Dedes and Marrakesh. He never complained about the long hours on the road.
As for the trip, we had only 8 days. but I feel we did a lot. We visited Casablanca, walked in medinas of Fez and Marrakesh; camped in the desert and visited many cabas that were on the way to Marrakesh. All guides that were provided were very knowledgeable with special shout out to Randy who was out guide in Marrakesh. He delivered phenomenal tour full of historical and cultural facts. We truly enjoyed it. Our favorite part was definitely in the desert. Over there we visited a nomad Berber family. The experience was really one of a kind and it put a lot of things in the perspective.
If you are having doubts about signing up to get to see this beautiful country, don't. They are very hospitable and I felt completely safe. Hotels and riads we stayed at were amazing and 5/5.
Thank you to Original travel and KimKim for making this family vacation unforgettable one!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Le Pèlerin

Marrakech

This was the best place we stayed period. Rooms- very clean and very comfortable. The best bed sheets by far! Breakfast- fantastic! Fresh and delicious. Staff- THE BEST! First night we came super late and the kids were hungry. He used his app to order pizza for us and then waited with me for the delivery to come even though his shift was over. That's going extra mile for a customer.

Authenticity & Character

Location

You are literally inside of Medina. The cars won't go in so prepare to walk from a drop off point to the riad with your luggage.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

It is a bit remote hotel but it is absolutely beautiful. Beds weren't that comfortable though. The hotel has restaurant off site so you have to walk to the building next door to go to breakfast/ dinner. and actually, the best part of it is food. It is very fine dining and delicious. I didn't expect that. Even simple breakfast was elevated.

Authenticity & Character

Location

It is a bit far away from the action.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

This was truly one of a kind experience. The camp was equiped with everything! They even have wifi! Heaters were running too at night so we didn't feel cold a bit. Each camp has it's own bathroom with sink, shower and toilet. They just ask you conserve the water. Which given the circumstance is VERY reasonable.

Authenticity & Character

Location

You are in the middle of Sahara desert!

Staff

They went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Food was also great in their restaurant. Probably the best beef tagine I ate.

Cleanliness & Comfort

This felt like a spa more than a camp which I wanted.

Riad Layalina Fes

Fes

Riad was beautiful and people there were absolutely amazing. However room that was given to us had a bathroom outside the room and across the hall. It wouldn't be a problem but hallways were really cold so taking a shower was uncomfortable. Also we couldn't get heater to work inside of the room . Kids room was much bigger, and their heater worked.

Authenticity & Character

Location

It is very close to medina.

Staff

Probably the best part of this riad. Very, very welcoming. We even met the owner.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide

Morocco

This would've been better if our flight wasn't delayed for 4 hours. So we were late to go inside of the mosque. But we went all around and took few pictures. Took us half an hour. The rest was driving through the traitorous traffic of Casablanca.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our family of four used KimKim/Original Travels to create a 9-day custom tour of Morocco that exceeded our expectations. Communication with Abdellah and Said at Original Travels was outstanding from beginning to end, the selected local guides were all excellent, and adjustments to our itinerary were made seamlessly when requested.

Our enjoyment of the trip was influenced by Karim, our exceptional driver/guide, who truly made our experience in Morocco unforgettable. He was always punctual, incredibly flexible with our schedule, and consistently went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met, including a side quest to find a specific piece of pottery.

What truly sets Karim apart is his cheerful personality and genuine willingness to share personal stories and deep cultural insights. His stories brought Morocco to life in a way no guidebook ever could, and we always felt enriched by everything he shared.

The vehicle was always clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, making even long drives relaxing. Most importantly, we always felt completely safe and in excellent hands with Karim behind the wheel.

If you are looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, warm, and professional driver/guide in Morocco, we cannot recommend Karim highly enough. KimKim, Original Travels, and Karim, truly made our journey special.

Hassan helped us organise a fabulous trip around Morocco for 7 nights. With our amazing driver and guide Khalid we saw several parts of the country, each beautiful and unique. Our favourite part of the trip was spending a night in Merzouga desert camp, but we also enjoyed Chefchouan, Fez and Marrakesch tremendously. Along the road we got to see some startling wonders like Ait bin haddou and the Todra gorge that look like places from another time.
The trip, the stays, guides and meals were all very well taken care of by Hassan and Khalid.

The experience of contacting kimkim to find the right itinerary was really easy. So many options and so many ways to search the kind of itinerary you want. That helps planning really easy. As soon as we decided on 5 days of northern Marocco , we got connected to our local contact in Marocco, Mohammed. Communication was easy and we were able to create itinerary with details we preferred. The week before the trip , Mohammed connected us with Said, who was managing our trip. Same experience, easy communication , I was always able to contact him. When I wanted to make a little change , Said took care of it right away. Our driver , Sofianne was wonderful, very gentle and kind guy , who is also an amazing driver and very helpful. We felt relaxed and safe the entire time we moved from city to city. Our tour guide in Rabat, Hasannia and Sharif in Fes were very knowledgable . They know everything relevant to the place or city that they were guiding us in. We learned a lot and we enjoyed exploring Rabat and Fes with them. Couldn’t have asked for better guide. Overall, we were very satisfied with how our trip came to be. Would definitely recommend everyone involved

Activity Reviews

A Drive from Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

It was a long drive , but The drive felt seamless and relaxed and we were really happy to be able to stop in all of those places. Volubilis, was truly and amazing place to see. One of the more complete Roman city ruins. We had a guide, Karim who helped us learning about what we were seeing and that added more to the experience .

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Sharif was very knowledgable and he knew the layout of the Medina in Fes really well. Not once did he hesitate about where to turn in a city that really feel like you are inside a giant labyrinth. But beyond that, he knows about all historical and current information relevant to Fes and Marocco in general, making the whole experience really pleasant and we were able to learn a lot during our short visit. Couldn ‘t have gotten a better guide.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

A Guided Exploration of Rabat

Rabat

Hasannia was very knowledgable , she knows a lot not just about Rabat but any relevant historical and current information related to Marocco. We learned a lot and she patiently took us around . Had a great time

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our family trip of 16 was absolutely incredible, and we loved every suggested location and hotel. Our guide, Hamid, and our driver were truly the BEST! They went above and beyond to make us feel safe and to ensure that all of our needs were taken care of — including those of my 5-year-old son. THANK YOU for making this trip unforgettable!

​My recent trip to Morocco was, without a doubt, the most incredible travel experience my partner and I have ever had. From the ancient medinas to the stunning Atlas Mountains and the endless Sahara dunes, every single moment was pure magic. This seamless adventure was made possible by the truly outstanding service provided by Orion Trek Voyages.
​We must start by giving our immense gratitude to our driver, Adil. Adil was much more than just a driver—he was the calm, knowledgeable, and reliable backbone of our entire journey. Over the 12 days, he expertly navigated the long roads between cities like Fes, Merzouga, and Marrakech, always ensuring our safety and comfort. His professionalism, warm smile, and willingness to stop at every picturesque vista made the extensive travel feel like part of the adventure, not just a transfer. He is a genuine treasure and a stellar representation of Moroccan hospitality.
​The highlight of our guided tours was absolutely our time in Marrakech with Hanyn. Hanyn is an extraordinary tour guide! He brought the chaotic beauty of the Red City to life, guiding us through the labyrinthine souks, historical palaces, and the vibrant Jemaa el Fna square with expert knowledge and infectious enthusiasm. His deep understanding of the city's history, culture, and local secrets gave us insights we could never have found on our own. Our 6-hour historical sightseeing tour felt like a fascinating journey through time. If you find yourself in Marrakech, request Laghrib—he is simply the best in the business!
​Thank you to Orion Trek Voyages for crafting an itinerary that provided both adventure and luxurious comfort (the Hammam experience on Day 11 was the perfect end!). This was a bucket list trip that surpassed all expectations and will hold a special place in our memory forever.
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Highlights:
​Driver: Adil (5/5 stars - the ultimate professional and companion)
​Marrakech Guide: Hanyn (5/5 stars - brilliant, passionate, and knowledgeable)
​Desert Camp Experience: Staff (5/5 stars - camel ride, night sky, spacious tent)

Hotel Reviews

Dar Baraka & Karam

Marrakech

Clean and cozy, great location.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Tamdakhte

Ait Ben Haddou

Friendliest and most personable staff during our entire trip. Beautiful location!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

I can't remember his name, but the guy running the show was the best!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

I know this sounds crazy, but the tent was probably the nicest room we stayed in the whole trip. Not to discredit any of the riads, I'm simply talking in terms of amenities and size far exceeding expectations. The food, the staff, the clear night sky all amazing. There were 2 things we did that my wife and I said we would never do, but we did. 1. Dance at the drum circle. 2. Play the drums at the drum circle. Both made possible by the friendly and encouraging staff.

Authenticity & Character

Location

The Sahara desert!

Staff

We're grateful they got us out of our comfort zone to participate in the dancing and drumming.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad la Perle de la Médina

Fès

Have to admit, we were skeptical at first when we checked in about the staff (sorry I can't remember their names). But they grew on us and are now core memories of our trip. If you know, you know.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Kenzi Basma Hotel

Casablanca

Good first night place to stay. Highly suggest paying for their dinner after a long day of travel.

Authenticity & Character

I mean, it's a hotel so it's hard to rate authenticity and character.

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

This was a unique experience and a great way to end the day after a long hike in Imlil.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Full-Day Hike in Imlil Village, Return to Marrakech

Morocco

We thoroughly enjoyed this hike. Stunning views all around and lunch at a Berber house was delicious! Little did we know that it was going to be 7 miles, however I suspect the guide can cater to those not looking to put in that much mileage.

Quality of Experience

Food

The tagine at the Berber house was delicious!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Have to admit, this tour was on the tail end of our trip, so it was becoming hard to see and experience new things. Our guide, Laghrib, made that a non-issue. He had so much knowledge about everything. It was unlike every other tour we had where the guide had a preset of what to see/do. Laghrib was able to pick up on what we wanted to see and took us there. We could have listened to Laghrib talk all day as he had a very unique perspective on everything.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ask for Laghrib!

Transport

Morning Hot Air Balloon Experience

Marrakesh

Very professional tour operator. Timely transportation, friendly staff, yummy breakfast, and the views from the balloon!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

This was one of my favorite tours. Our guide, Laghrib, was the best. We tried so much food and pushed us to try things we never would have done on our own. ✅ Random street food ✅ Snails ✅ Back alley soup ✅An abundance of yummy food

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ask for Laghrib!

Transport

Fes to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride and Overnight in the Desert via Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt & Erfoud

Morocco

It was one of a kind. From the camels, the tents, the staff, the night sky. All of it was amazing.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Cooking Workshop & Local Food

Morocco

Souad, our chef for the class was top notch! She was very knowledgeable and had a good relationship with the people working in the local market. Highly recommend doing this!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

Very cool to see the tannery and understand how a lot of different products come to be.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Morning Guided Tour in Rabat

Morocco

Beautiful city and our second favorite tour guide of the entire trip.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Morning Guided Tour in Casablanca

Morocco

Despite being a newer city, the architecture is still amazing.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had an amazing time with Khalid as our guide around Morocco. Our guides in each city we visited made the trip a truly unforgettable experience. The three highlights for me were Fes, the camel excursion into the desert, and Marrakech. Enjoyed the variety of experiences but the medinas were amazingly memorable.

For our trip I think it would have been better to have 14 or more days to cover the vast areas we drove. We did spend a good deal of time driving.

Our Morocco trip? Absolutely chef’s kiss perfection.

We were welcomed at the airport by Ousamma—a big man with an even bigger heart. He basically knew everything about everything, and he kept an eye on us the whole trip… not because Morocco wasn’t safe, but because he treated us like VIPs who occasionally forget where they left their sunglasses.

The itinerary was so smooth, we still can’t believe we covered nearly 2,000 km by road without once questioning our life choices. The hotels and riads were charming, comfortable, and perfectly located—like someone had planned the trip using insider secrets.

And the funniest part? Everywhere we went, people were amazed to meet Nepalis for the first time. We felt like rare Pokémon wandering through Morocco.

Hotel Review

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right in the heart of city

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

A Relaxing Hammam Experience: The Art of Moroccan Wellness

Morocco

Morocco trip will not be compkwte without Hammam exoerience

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our experience with KimKim and the local company we worked with was very high quality and met our expectations. We would like to particularly highlight our tour manager/driver Ali for his unfailing politeness, his exceptional driving skills, his problem solving approach, his flexibility and the pride he had in his home country. Sharon’s company provided us with high quality guides in the places we visited. Our guides were fluent in English and had in depth knowledge/expertise to share. We did learn that one must be flexible in Morocco and understand that the culture offered us opportunities to be less driven by strict timelines and more by the opportunities in the moment.

Hotel Reviews

ONOMO Hotel Casablanca Airport

Nouaceur

Perfect location for overnight before flight.

Authenticity & Character

a hotel near an airport. Did what it needed to do.

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

AC needed improvement. Did not work well.

Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura

Marrakech

Another treat. Very upscale and lovely hotel. Buffet was exceptional.

Authenticity & Character

Felt more European than Moroccan but what a lovely stay.

Location

Could walk anywhere.

Staff

Concierge went extra mile.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tin Joseph

Ouarzazate

Comfortable and big rooms. Quiet.

Authenticity & Character

Nicely decorated with the movie theme.

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

This was a lovely property; well run with lovely spaces to hang out. Spotty wireless which was the only drawback.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Far from town but provided a wonderful

Staff

Enjoyed Michelle very much and the history of the hotel.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms were nicely decorated and very clean.

Riad Madu Premium Camp

Merzouga

Such a lovely desert camp for our overnight.

Authenticity & Character

Drumming at night was great. Rooms were comfortable.

Location

Staff

Very attentive and helpful for everything.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Palais Faraj Suites & Spa

Fès

Our fav. Lovely, classy, great location.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Able to access Medina quickly.

Staff

Attentive, kind, helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

This hotel was a treat for all of us.

Riad El Palacio

Chefchaouen

Great location. Rooms were a bit noisy. Seemed a bit weary.

Authenticity & Character

Riad was a bit noisy; darker curtains perhaps?

Location

Could get to everywhere easily.

Staff

the young man at the front desk was EXCEPTIONAL.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Kalaa

Rabat

Lovely place to stay. Fun to get to through the Medina.

Authenticity & Character

Lovely rooms on the roof. Nice place to relax after a long day.

Location

Fun to be in Medina.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Club Val d'Anfa Casablanca

Casablanca

Good hotel for our night in Casablanca; nice view of the ocean; adequate breakfast buffet; rooms were adequate for an overnight.

Authenticity & Character

A bit old and dated

Location

Staff

helpful; good service.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

This was a super day as well. Noel and her daughter were such wonderful hosts…and the food was superb.

Quality of Experience

Food

Best meal we had in Morocco. Very interesting to go to market first. Not sure we ‘cooked’ that much but learned a lot and really enjoyed talking with Noel’s daughter.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Excellent guide; lovely tour; really great day.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

Long day but so interesting. Saw the gorge on this day and then Ait Ben Haddou as well. Ali worked with our needs and let us doing some shopping. Rose cooperative was not a particularly interesting stop. Great guide at Ait Ben Haddou. Found the experience at the movie location very disappointing. I would highly recommend skipping this part of the tour or find a better guide. I don’t think you can take private guides in there; we were in a huge group with a guide that was very lackluster.

Quality of Experience

The Stars are for the time after Ourzazate.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

Really enjoyed this day. Went to the market; went to the village. Had a very interesting tour with Sharon’s husband and a wonderful, wonderful young woman learning to be a guide. There had been a funeral in the village so we didn’t cook, but participated in a lovely tea ceremony and had a great meal. Really interesting day.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Really enjoyed the young woman guide and hope you continue to use her more.

Transport

Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

The stop to see the Khattara was remarkable. The gorge was also lovely.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Fes to Merzouga via Azrou and Midelt

Morocco

Beautiful drive.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Superb. Guide was outstanding. Tour of Jewish quarter was remarkable; tour of outside of palace; Medina, lunch all wonderful.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Syed was amazing.

Transport

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Morocco

Drive was long. Tour at Volubilis was adequate; guide was adequate. Very quick drive through Meknes. Beautiful vistas and views. Good stops for rest and snacks.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Driver is always good. Guide was adequate.

Transport

Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Loved Chefchaouen. Loved our guide. This should be a must see for anyone traveling to Morocco.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was amazing!

Rabat to Chefchaouen

Morocco

Ali provided good information about the drive. We stopped for breaks. We also stopped at an olive processing plant which was so interesting. Loved the stop when we entered the city for the view and photos.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

Superb quide. I really appreciated the attention the team paid to having diverse quides—including women guides.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

See comments about our van.

Driving Tour of Casablanca

Casablanca

The mosque was really special and enjoyed seeing it. See comments below. Our time in Casablanca was more of a drive through than a tour.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our van for the whole time was comfortable. AC worked very well.

Overall, had a good experience with Kimkim. I had good experience with our guide Mustapha. He had good understanding about what we wanted and that made a difference. Accommodations were overall good, except in one place where we had to walk a lot as vehicles were not allowed. Hopefully, they can get a place closer to where vehicles are allowed. Food was also good except in one place, Boumalne Dades at Rihana Dades which appeared to be expensive for the dinner and choice was not good; breakfast was also average here. We were able to see everything we wanted and happy to recommend to our friends. The only glitch we had was during the final plan, when we were told that Marrakech was not inour tour itinerary. this is the most important place. During planning, on Sep 26th there was a half day tour of Marrakesh. When they updated the trip plan to include Rabat instead of Chefchaouen, I thought other sections were not changed. Anyway, after landing , we decided to leave later in the afternoon the next day allowing for us to see Marrakech and in the end it worked out. Glad that we went to several cities within a week and Mustapha helped to achieve that.

Hotel Reviews

Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

Usual city hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

Nice Riad.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Could be better. there was water dripping from the sink. dinner choice was not there and cost was higher than expected. Breakfast was average. It was away from the main route and we have to drive further to reach this place.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Braya

FesfE

Nice place to Stay. Beautiful living area.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bathroom needs a curtain as others can see when a person is having bath, and the rest have to be outside the room.

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Great experience in the camp

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Diamond of Marrakech

Marrakech

Amazing Riad.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Guided tour was good. the guide explained well.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Transfer From Merzouga to Fez

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Transfer from Dades to Merzouga via Todra Gorges & Erfoud

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hicham, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and very patient with our gaggle of women. He was flexible and took everyone’s desires into his consideration. The best part of our trip was joining an Amazigh family in the Valley of Roses for couscous, music, and henna tattoos. I always loved seeing the sand dunes of the Sahara dessert.

Organizing a 16-day private tour with a dedicated driver through Morocco is no small feat, and we truly appreciate the efforts of Original Travels and the kimkim travel agency for making our journey memorable. The trip was well planned by Imane who provided excellent suggestions was in constant contact with out driver and was able to modify when changes needed to be made. We were able to see a large part of the country and had quality time in the sites we were interested in seeing.
Our driver, Soufian went above and beyond to make the trip convenient and to ensure our needs were met. He is a skilled driver and managed to calmly negotiate the chaos of busy cities, keeping a lookout for pedestrians, autos, busses, motorcycles and occasionally donkeys and carts. Furthermore, he spoke English well, shared information about the country and the Moroccan way of life. He has a great sense of humor but was never overbearing. He made sure we were comfortable, providing water and asking if we needed breaks throughout the trip. He made us feel confident about negotiating our travels and provided safety tips as well as an App to reach him. He was always prompt and provided the time we needed to tour areas of interest. As an older couple we never felt rushed. Further, Soufian ensured staff from the Rihad’s were available to guide us and assist with luggage through the narrow, cobbled Medinas. We were happy with our tour guides and enjoyed every single day of our trip.
While the detailed itinerary listed stops at Andalusian Gardens and the Musee des Oudias, we didn’t receive specific directions or information about these locations, and they were ultimately not included in our visits. Nevertheless, the trip was packed with unforgettable moments that far exceeded our expectations.
On October 26, 2025, in Marrakesh, Le Jardin Secret Garden was substituted for the Majorelle Gardens due to ticket availability issues. Although the trip was booked and paid for on September 2, 2025, it would have been helpful to be informed of any changes—such as this substitution—upon our arrival in Morocco, rather than at the time of the event. Similarly, the Moroccan storytelling scheduled at Café Clock was planned for a time when the activity was not available, which was a minor disappointment.
During the journey from Essaouira to Casablanca on October 29, stops at Safi, The Potter’s Capital, and El Jadida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, were listed on the itinerary but were omitted without explanation. We believe that discussing any itinerary changes upon arrival would enhance the travel experience and avoid confusion later in the trip.
Despite these small hiccups, our overall experience was fantastic. The team went above and beyond to keep the car clean and provide bottled water daily, and their responsiveness to unexpected changes, such as rebooking our initial nights at Pestana Casablanca due to a soccer tournament, was impressive. We understand the complexities involved in organizing such an extensive tour and appreciate the attention to detail throughout our adventure.
Our sincere thanks to kimkim Travel Agency, Original Travels and especially to Soufian for providing a wonderful trip that we enjoyed immensely.