Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

Everything with this trip planned by KimKim went great. The website is easy to use. Hakim, our representative, was fast, courteous, and always willing to help out. He created a great agenda for us in Morocco. The hotels (riads) we stayed at were simply amazing. Our driver, Khalid, was exceptional. Every hotel knew we were coming, the drivers and guides always showed up on time. They planned some additional activities such as a cooking class in Fes. I would use KimKim again.

It was one of the most exiciting and memorable trip for me and my friends. Everything was perfect from the beginning to the end of the trip. Thanks to Hamza for improvising the itinerary. Thank you for Said from Original Travels. Thank you for Mohammed from Original Travels who was amazing from day 1 to till the end. Wish we could explore more in Morocco. Overall, highly recommended and must visit Morocco. :) 💌💌💌

We could not have put together this experience on our own. I had a general idea of what I wanted and you guys delivered an exceptional itinerary. I was grateful for the thought put into the locations and for our driver/guide Khalid who was responsive, attentive, accommodating and calm. I didn’t know what to expect having an escort over the span of 9 days but it was comforting. We felt safe. I will say that the tours we had were thorough and informative but could feel a little less like planned shopping trips. We appreciated being directed to reputable vendors but after a while it was a bit overwhelming and repetitive. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the trip and felt that it gave us a great overview of the country. We would’ve liked to have a bit more time in Casablanca and Tangier but realize we were limited by our time in the country. We would certainly use kimkim again.

Hotel Reviews

Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

The room was a little small. The porter escorted us to and from dinner which we were thankful for given it was a bit of a maze. Upon arrival, our driver was not allowed parking even though there were available spots because we were told the owner/mgr said not to use his spot. We enjoyed our hammam experience but it felt a bit rushed.

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Hôtel & Spa Le Doge

Casablanca

This hotel felt very French. We liked their rooftop bar and the room was very nicely appointed.

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Riad Salam Fes

Fes

This riad was stunning; however, the room smelled like sewage.

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THE ORION DOME AGAFAY MARRAKACH

Marrakech

This was a definite highlight. The dinner performance was a nice touch. The bar could have more options. We appreciated the robes in the domes.

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Palais Sebban

Marrakech

This riad was beautifully captivating. Attentive staff. The room could use a bit of an update.

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

We loved this road. The location and rooftop accommodations were spectacular. The indoor heated pool area was very nice.

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Tangier

Tangier

We would have liked to have more time here.

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Transfer to Fes, Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

It was just a long day in the car. I truly appreciated the stops we made as the countryside is beautiful.

Fez Walking Tour

Fes

The souk wasn’t busy due to a Jewish holy day which made it easier for us to navigate. Our guide took us to a lovely restaurant. He was very patient with us as we shopped in the tannery area.

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Dinner with a Local Family and Henna Party

Fes

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Hammam & Spa Session 5 Pm at your Riad Accommodation .

Morocco

It felt rushed and it wasn’t as relaxing as we were expecting

Guided Tour of Volubilis

Morocco

Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

Dinner at Rick's Café Casablanca

Morocco

Evening in Casablanca with your driver/guide.

Casablanca

We would have liked more time here.

Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Agafay Desert Marrakech Overnight,Plus Romantic Dinner.

Marrakesh

Walking guided tour of Marrakesh- camel ride night at Agafay

Marrakesh

Dinner at Dar Salam Marrakech

Marrakesh

We didn’t have this experience because it was not available

Dinner at Restaurant La Maison Arabe.

Marrakesh

Beautiful location. Great food. Our server was a little less attentive than expected, I guess because the dinner was being billed to kimkim.

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Responsive, detailed and discerning.

Hotel Reviews

ONOMO Hotel Casablanca Airport

Nouaceur

Functional rooms, easy shuttle to airport, lousy onsite restaurant and service.

Riad La Croix Berbère

Marrakech

Nice rooms, great staff- they went above and beyond.

Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

Nice rooms, proud owners, great meal.

Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Camel ride in was fun and dunes spectacular at night and sunrise. Tents were nice. Music at night was good but short (20 minutes?). Dinner was fine. They did not communicate the schedule: when music would start, when to meet for morning AV rides if interested, we were told there would be a camel ride out but there was not. It was a beautiful surrounding and glamping accommodations but the 'experience' was light.

Riad Al Mozyane

Fes

Riad El Palacio

Chefchaouen

Interesting building and location but a little older feeling. Paint was chipping off the ceiling, no hot water, toilet needed to be repaired twice, breakfast took 45 min to serve.

Hotel Club Val d'Anfa Casablanca

Casablanca

Nice rooms, great view, fun bar to watch the African Cup, incredible breakfast.

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Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

Committed host and great food.

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Very interesting and good tour guide.

Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

Interesting drive and stops- loved the snow in the Atlas Mountains

Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

Interesting drive and stops

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

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Excellent tour guide, fascinating medina. A highlight.

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Morocco

Interesting set of experiences, loved Fes tour and the stops along the way.

Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen was a favorite stop of the trip but there was chaos with the African Cup and no orientation. Figured things out because it is a small city (and beautiful!) but didn't realize we'd be on our own and rough for a disabled person to get to the hotel at the top of a hill and top floor room.

Morning Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

Very well done, excellent tour guide.

Driving Tour of Casablanca

Casablanca

The Hassan II is not to be missed but not tons else to see compared to what we experienced elsewhere.

My family and I had a wonderful trip to Morocco during the 2nd week of Jan 2026. From the time I spoke to Hamza from Kimkim to discuss my plans for the trip to the time we boarded the flight back to the UK after an enjoyable 6 day trip, we were in the able hands of Hamza (our driver) and Said. They took care of every little detail throughout the trip making us feel comfortable and helped us enjoy the trip thoroughly. Our trip included towns like Marrakech, Dades, Merzouga, Fes and Chefchaouen. They were happy to accommodate small changes we were making to our schedule. The guides they arranged for sight seeing and food tours were experts in their field. Overall we had a fantastic experience of Morocco, their people and their culture that was ably supported by the wonderful team at Kimkim and Original Travels.

Activity Reviews

Guided tour of Fes Medina

Fes

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Merzouga to Fes via Rissani, Midelt, & the Atlas Mountains

Morocco

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Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi (Free of Charge)

Merzouga

We did not get enough time in the morning to do the sand boarding activity

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Drive from Boumalne Dades to Merzouga via Tinghir & Rissani, Sunset Camel Ride

Morocco

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Marrakech to Boumalne Dades via Ouarzazate

Morocco

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Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

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Kim Kim beat my expectations by far!

We took a family of 7 to Morocco for 8 days. We have allergies, needed different accommodations and had specific ideas about what the trip should include. Ali (local planning specialist) helped plan an amazing experience. He was incredibly responsive and helpful. Once it was planned, he turned it over to Said, who was also exceptional - before, during and even after our travels, he was helpful, and responsive.

Our guide (Rachid) was also our driver. It was great to have a private guide just for us. He has experience all over Morocco and is an amazing driver. One of our kids often gets car sick. Not only did they NOT get sick, they loved to sleep while he drove! He found us restaurants and bathrooms when we needed them and offered information about local customs and areas as he drove.

Hotels - We stayed in Barcelona, Fes, Marrakech and the Agafay desert. The Riad Salam Fes. Wow. The pictures don't do it justice! It's beautiful. In Marrakech, we stayed at Riad Diamond of Marrakech. The first floor can be noisy, but the upper floors are quieter. The rooftop terrace was beautiful. The location requires a good walk from one of of the gates, but is amazing - right next to the center of town/markets. The Agafay Luxury camp tents were a fantastic way to finish our trip. Note that the on-site restaurant is expensive for the food that it offers.

Activities - We had local guides for tours of Fes and Marrakech. Our local guide in Marrakech was fantastic - the perfect mix of history, culture, and an introduction to the markets. We had a night food tour which was OK. Our hot air balloon ride was cancelled due to weather, but our ATV and camel rides in the desert were a great way to start our time in Agafay.

We had some issues with accommodations as we requested a triple room (3 people) with 3 separate beds. Kim Kim confirmed with the hotels before our travel. Unfortunately, some of the 'third beds' were either a sofa or worse. Kim Kim did their job. The hotels oversold what they could provide. Kim Kim did their best to remedy the situation.

Overall, we had a great time and will happily go back to Kim Kim in the future!

Activity Reviews

ATV Quad Adventure in the Agafay Desert

Morocco

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I wish that we had known we were going from the van to the camels to the ATVs. We were essentially dropped off at the camels without knowing the rest of the activity, so people didn't have warmer clothes on for the ATVs.

Traditional Henna Party

Morocco

This was disappointing. I was expecting to be shown and guided or even be able to apply the henna ourselves. A guidfe took us from the Riad to the Henna cafe. We waited in line, chose a design and had it applied. This could have been done anywhere.

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The henna designs were lovely. However, the experience did not match the description.

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

The guide was fantastic!

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The guide asked what focus we wanted and provided it (culture, history, shopping)!

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

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We loved Morocco and felt the planning done by Jayway was perfectly suited to our needs. We loved not having to pay for each service and stay and the flow of care provide by our guide and driver Ishmail. The other short term guides were local and e appreciated that. Ishmail and Majid worked well with us to make sure we were comfortable and adjusted for our early arrival and our requests for times for our excursions. We loved loved every place we stayed especially the family owned Dar Riannah. We highly recommend working with this team.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Chergui

Marrakech

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They cleaned our rooms so nicely. New fresh towels would have been nice touch. Really appreciated the new water on day 2.

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Truly one of the best places we stayed in our month of travel (we went to Europe for 3 weeks before Morocco). The view, the incredible food, and the warm family welcome really made it an incredible impression.

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We loved our cozy room with amazing views and the heated floor!

Dunes Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

So cozy in the dessert! The staff was awesome and the New Year’s party is one we will never forget!

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Riad Fes Nass Zmane

Fes

Loved the welcome, the terrace, the breakfast! Great staff and beautiful road!

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Activity Reviews

Hammam Spa in Marrakech before back home

Morocco

This was great. We weren’t sure what to expect and the tourist express service was perfect for us. Maybe someone can tell the guests what to express as when you read about it there is a spectrum of possibility :)

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Visit Majorelle gardens

Marrakesh

We did not go here. We liked the secret garden and it was a good choice to skip this because we don’t like crowded spaces and our guide had figured that out and pivoted.

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Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Again Hammid took great care of us and made the walk interesting and relaxed. He amended the time in the 2nd palace when we expressed our desire to spend time in the market. The team should let him know that we are at the end of a week in Morocco so seeing every palace in depth may feel like overkill. But we thought the world of Hammid and really enjoyed his company. He’s a great guide!

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Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Hammond was amazing. He had enthusiasm and expertise for Marrakesh food and history. We got to eat real food from local places.

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Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou & Marrakech

Morocco

We know this was a long drive and the movie studio is a reasonable stop but it wasn’t very interesting to us. The Kashab was beautiful from the outside. It was a crowded and touristy place though and we did t get education on how people lived there we only learned about movies so it did t feel authentic.

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Course Ishmail always took care of us and made sure we got where we needed to be without stress.

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Hike Through Todra Gorges & Oasis for 1 Hour

Morocco

See other review. We loved the walk and rug experience. It was cold so we needed to get going. moha helped us to be comfortable and made us grass animals. It was nice.

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Food

I got to eat a date but would have loved more!

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Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge

Morocco

We loved this gorge! We went with Mona to the rug co-op and garden. It was beautiful. We had a great experience and Ishmail was always there at the end of the excursion. He made sure we got the bathroom and explained a lot of the history of the place.

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Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

We loved this time. The walk and ride with the camels, sitting in the dunes for sunset, dinner and especially the music, fire and new years celebration! The place and staff had character, comforts and really was an unforgettable new years!

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It wasn’t the best of the trip but that’s not why we weee there.

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Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Mildelt – Errachidia – Merzouga ( 7 Hours Drive).

Morocco

We really loved Ishmail and getting to know him. We felt safe, well informed and accommodated with any needs we had (mostly bathrooms). He understood that we didn’t love crowded or Hollywood type attractions and made sure to prioritize time in the spots we cared to spend more time. He was always on time and super pleasant to be with. We wish he was our guide the whole time!

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina

Fes

We appreciated Ayoub and his knowledge of Fes. Unfortunately we weren’t prepared for a 6 hour tour and lunch at 3:30 pm. We were told we were doing a 3 hour tour so we got a bit tired and then we went to one of the rug sellers which was not a great experience or one we asked for. We missed the most impressive part of the rias the tanneries because it wasn’t told to us that it was coming and we were too tired after the late lunch to continue with Ayoub. This was mostly a communication problem from Majid because we would have been better prepared for a full day tour if it was told to us.

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Arrive in Fes

Morocco

We had a safe ride and the driver was easy to find at the airport. We did have to walk with our luggage to find the road which was okay for us but others may not enjoy that. Arriving in ages can be intimidating and Google maps doesn’t work perfectly in the Medina.

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We just returned from an unforgettable 8-day private tour in Morocco, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! Traveling as a family of six, including teenagers and grandparents, we were a bit nervous about how everything would go, but it was absolutely great.
Planning with Said:
Before the trip even began, Imane was great to work with. After the plan was set, we were transferred to Said. I had a lot of questions during the planning process, and Said and Imane were always patient, responsive, and helpful. Said resolved every concern quickly, which gave me a lot of confidence.
Our Driver – Abdelghani:
Abdelghani was a great driver—extremely careful, professional, and thoughtful throughout the entire trip. We always felt safe on the road, which is so important, especially when we drove through challenging roads in sometimes snowy weather (I was super nervous and had probably reached out to Said about the snowy weather at least 3 times :). He was punctual, patient, and made sure we were comfortable at all times. Always a great person to interact with.
Our Guide – Omar:
Omar was a great this trip! Young, energetic, and he made every moment engaging and fun. He connected with our teens, keeping them interested and involved. At the same time, he was incredibly helpful to our grandparents. One moment that really stood out was during a hike that turned out to be more challenging than expected—Omar went above and beyond, helping the grandparents to ensure they are safe. That level of care and dedication is truly appreciated by us. He was new to this route, but was trying hard to make the trip educational for us.
Local Guides - in different cities (Fez, Dades, Marrakech):
We had local guides in different cities and they have various level of knowledge and some spent more time sending us to shopping. We are okay with them because they were all new experiences and we got to learn how things work, but it may not be for everyone.
Overall Experience:
The itinerary was well-planned, and every detail was taken care of. We wholeheartedly recommend Omar and Abdelghani. They made our trip a memorable adventure. Thank you!

Activity Reviews

A Family's Guided tour of Fez

Fes

Marrakech Family Food Tour

Marrakesh

We really enjoyed our week long trip to Morocco! Maryem did a great job with planning ahead of time and was easy to communicate with. Our driver Zaid was amazing and made every day fun including a spontaneous hike into the Atlas Mountains. The Marrakesh walking tour with Hamid was excellent - he is so knowledgeable and engaging. The cooking class at La Maison Arabe was so fun and informative - we really learned a lot from Wafa and Hayat.

The chosen hotels were all excellent - clean, comfortable and with great amenities. We had an unforgettable night in Agafay desert at the Orion Dome and a camel ride. Salut Maroc in Essaouira was by far one of the most beautiful hotel rooms we have ever seen.

When we wanted to take the culture back home with us, Hamid and Zaid took us to very reputable stores for our interests. We felt very safe and engaged the whole time. We are so grateful for the immense kindness we experienced on our journey and will definitely be back!

Hotel Reviews

Salut Maroc Boutique Hotel

Essaouira

Hotel room was the most beautiful we have ever seen. Great hammam spa and in room massage services as well. Restaurant was convenient and delicious.

THE ORION DOME AGAFAY MARRAKACH

Marrakech

Very comfortable accommodations to give a camping feel but with heating and great running water. The staff were so helpful and they created a fantastic dinner, dancing, entertainment experience. Camel ride was also really fun

Savoy Le Grand Hotel

Marrakech

Beautiful hotel with really great gym, breakfast, and restaurant options. Good location. However, the air conditioning was not working in our room and was never fixed after multiple requests.

Activity Reviews

Free Day in Essaouira

Essaouira

Very Windy City and it was forecasted to rain the whole day but it really cleared up and we felt comfortable to navigate this cute city after our walking tour.

Guided Tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

We got a good idea of the town of Essaouira through this experience.

Agafay Desert Camp overnight

Agafay

The dinner with live music, dancing, fire show, and just really well done food was a highlight

Private Camel Ride in Agafay Desert

Morocco

Isham was a friendly guide who made this new experience really fun

Day trip to Ourika Valley

Marrakesh

Atlas Mountains were beautiful! Just be careful of how far you go on the hike - it gets challenging quickly! Argan cooperative was also a nice touch

Hammam Spa & Massage in Marrakech 3 PM Session

Marrakesh

Very relaxing and the staff made the experience very comfortable.

Cooking Class La Maison Arabe Marrakech 10 AM session.

Marrakesh

So enlightening and the staff were excellent - Wafa and Hayat especially. Our booking time was incorrect from the scheduled drop off time but they were so flexible to accommodate us and we really appreciated it!

Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Hamid was so incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. 10/10!

Our trip to the best of Morocco was terrific - a planned excursion that shared the cultural and historic highlights of Casablanca, Tanger, Fes, Desert and Marakesh! Ousamma, our driver, was the glue that held the trip together -- his flexibility to start each morning at our desired hour and get us to each of our destinations safely and knowledgeably was invaluable.

His knowledge of photogenic stops, tastes along the travel and venues was outstanding! He was a warm part of each day from luggage to check-in and all the points inbetween. Highly recommended!

Hotel Reviews

Longue Vie Hotel

Marrakech

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Le Berbere Palace

Ouarzazate

5 star property in unexpected location! Was a bright relaxing stop on a long trip between desert and Marakesh

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Orient Desert Camp

Merzouga

Best staff in our entire trip! The young men who ran the Orient were so helpful, enthusiastic and kind in making the trip memorable!

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Riad Semlalia

Fès

Beautiful riad in convenient part of the medina! Gorgeous architecture!

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Lovely location with Chefchaouen! Convenient, great food and authentic.

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Hilton Tangier Al Houara Resort & Spa

Tangier

Impressive resort hotel on the beach! Beautiful rooms and spaces; great dining!

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Activity Reviews

Private Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud (Jeep Transfer to the Camp)

Morocco

Great timing between drop off and desert camp.

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Berber Pizza (Madfouna) Experience in the Sahara Desert

Merzouga

The experience was at Cafe Nora and the chef was an excellent teacher. So not exactly as billed, but still a great excursion.

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Camel Trek to Your Camp

Merzouga

Loved the camel trip! Lovely guide. Great opportunity to view sunset.

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Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures

Merzouga

Nomad experience much less than expected. Saw the Nomad camp, was introduced to a resident but over in 15 minutes.

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There was no food.

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Merzouga to Ouarzazate via Tinerhir & Dades Valley

Morocco

Its a long drive but necessary. Our driver made the trip enjoyable acting as a guide and stopping at right spots!

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Drive from Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Aït Ben Haddou

Morocco

Ait Ben Haddou is amazing - we love the archeological elements and recommend everyone go there and walk

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Sahara Sky Adventure: Explore the Stars with an Astronomer

Merzouga

Canceled

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Dine at Restaurant Gayza in Riad Fes

Fes

Didnt take

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Loved our guide again - its the guide that make it special.

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Sidecar Ride Experience in Marrakech: See the Red City in Vintage Style

Marrakesh

Didnt take - we canceled.

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Three Hour Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe

Marrakesh

Terrific chef and teacher! Well prepared and highlight of our trip. Highly recommend Maison Arabe

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Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

Didn't take the tour.

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Great tour guide - made the tour of the Fez Medina extra special! Advise everyone to use our guide - smart, friendly and a pleasure to walk alongside. Recommended restaurant worked for us!

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Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

Loved Volubilis! Everyone should stop there.

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Guided Exploration of the "Blue City" Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Worth seeing the village and kasbah but a bit underwhelming. Still a good first exposure to a small medina made Fes and Marakesh more comfortable.

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Guided Tour of Tangier

Morocco

Was surprised how much we enjoyed the geographic tour of caves and cape! Turned out to be more than expected

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Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Highlight of Casablanca! Amazing site inside and out!

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Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide

Morocco

Casablanca has limited historic sites but our driver made this informational and gave us an understanding of the city.

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For context, we have three school-age children: 14, 12 and 7. They are all experienced travellers and good walkers and put up with several multi-hour walking tours of cities and a multi-hour hike through the Monkey Fingers gorges. We did a small amount of crafts shopping, taking tours of leather, carpets, and skincare in Fes but spent more of our time on cultural tours of cities and sites plus some outdoors time in the gorges and desert.

Our driver, Said, was outstanding. He was positive and personable and a consistently good companion over the 9 days, making pleasant conversation or leaving us in silence as our mood warranted. He offered excellent recommendations for meals and a few sites for good views, but would enact whatever plan we wished. At every stop, from cafes to museums, he smoothed our way with his impressive linguistic skills (English, French, Arabic, Berber) and local knowledge. While we are experienced travellers, speak excellent French, and have always been on our own to date, we were grateful for his presence bridging the cultural distance and ensuring we made the most of situations and avoided mistakes.

Yassine was extremely helpful in booking the trip. We sent multiple emails back and forth refining our itinerary based on his recommendations and responses to our preferences. As we reflected on the trip during the flight home, we were pleased with the result. The accommodations ranged from good to amazing and the activities seem to have encompassed everything we wanted to do given our time constraints. No regrets ex-post.

Overall, we found the price quite reasonable given the level of service and accommodations. Restaurants were a little more expensive than we had expected. We all found the cuisine healthy and tasty, though by the end it became repetitive. One must also add the cost of frequent tipping. But these were small variations on top of the price through KimKim, which included hotels, driver, and multiple tours and which we felt was good value.

We were pleased and would recommend KimKim to others looking to travel to Morocco.

We had an absolutely outstanding experience with Farid as our private driver in Morocco. From the moment we arrived in Marrakech to our unforgettable journey out to the Sahara Desert, Farid was consistently prompt, courteous, and exceptionally professional.

He navigated busy city streets, winding mountain roads, and long desert stretches with complete confidence and skill, making every drive feel smooth, safe, and stress-free. His calm demeanor, reliability, and attention to detail immediately put us at ease. Farid was always early, impeccably organized, and thoughtful about our comfort - whether that meant adjusting stops, offering helpful local insights, or simply ensuring the ride was relaxing.

Beyond his driving skills, Farid’s kindness and warm personality truly set him apart. He was respectful, patient, and genuinely cared about making our trip special. His local knowledge enriched our experience, and his quiet professionalism made him an absolute pleasure to travel with.

If you are visiting Morocco and want a driver who is trustworthy, polished, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to excellent service, Farid is simply the best. We could not recommend him more highly and would gladly choose him again for any future trip.

Hotel Reviews

Orient Desert Camp

Merzouga

Hôtel Palm Dades

Boumalne Dadès

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Activity Review

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

We had a fantastic half-day tour in Morocco with Chafik, and he was absolutely outstanding. From the very beginning, he was warm, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable, instantly making us feel comfortable and excited to explore. Chafik brought the history, culture, and daily life of Morocco to life with clear explanations, fascinating stories, and thoughtful context. He struck the perfect balance between being informative and relaxed, allowing the tour to feel immersive without ever being rushed. His deep local knowledge, professionalism, and passion for what he does were evident throughout the experience. He was attentive to our interests, patient with questions, and incredibly respectful and courteous at all times. Thanks to Chafik, we gained a much richer understanding of Morocco in just a few hours, and the tour felt both meaningful and memorable. If you are looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, personable, polished, and genuinely excellent at what he does, Chafik is an outstanding choice. We would recommend him without hesitation and would gladly tour with him again.

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We had a wonderful 8-day trip through Morocco, led by Noureddine and Yassine from Original Travels. We started off in Tangier and spent the next week on a tour through Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Ait Benhaddou, Marrakech, and Casablanca. Along the way, we explored the Instagram-worthy sites of the blue city, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the thousands of alleys—and dead ends—in the Medina of Fes, the towering sand dunes of the Sahara, picturesque hillside kasbahs overlooking green oases below, the snow-covered heights of the Atlas Mountains, the contrast of the lively markets and peaceful gardens of Marrakech, and the enormous scale and beauty of the Hassan II Mosque.

The KimKim team worked with me on crafting a customized itinerary that incorporated all of the sites and activities we wanted and none of what we didn’t. They very graciously worked with me on changes to our travel plans and also were able to work around the Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament being hosted at the same time in Morocco as that necessitated adjustments to hotel bookings. I’ve never used a travel agency before and I have to say that it was so nice not to have to worry about researching locations, figuring out transportation, working out agendas, etc. It was all taken care of for me.

We met our guide, Nourredine, and our driver, Yassine, at the train station in Tangier and they really were a part of what made the trip work so well. Our mini tour bus provided ample space for all our bags in addition to 4 rows of seats to accommodate 5 people! Needless to say, it was a comfortable ride. I’ve never liked the idea of going on tours as I preferred to avoid the big crowds, so this was a perfect way to get the convenience of the tour with the private feeling of traveling on your own. Nourredine did an amazing job of ensuring our activities went smoothly and were set up to be ready to go as soon as we arrived at each location. We would pull up to a location and a guide would be waiting to escort us on our tour or we’d pull up at the next hotel or riad only to be ushered to a seating area to enjoy mint tea and cookies while our bags and check in process were taken care of for us. Nourredine handled curve balls without ever indicating that there was any problem, including a reschedule of our guided walk through Chefchaouen from the afternoon of our first day to the morning of our second when we told him we were simply too tired. Same thing for the next day as our tour of Volubilis was pushed back when we stayed longer than planned in Chefchaouen. Nourredine would make calls on our drive to the next location and ensure that the timing was worked out. We didn’t even have to worry about getting a table at the restaurants we stopped at on the road; Nourredine would walk in and arrange for our table, then we’d be escorted in to be seated. Definitely royal treatment that I could get used to having!

As for Yassine, it was a pleasure to not have to worry about getting to our various stops safely. I’m usually pretty adventurous when it comes to driving in other countries, but road conditions in some of the more remote areas were not great, and it was comforting to have the confidence that we were being driven by an expert. When going through one small town at the edge of the desert, we encountered a flooded main road and had to navigate through the back alleys of the town to make it past and let me just say that Yassine really knew the dimensions of the vehicle quite well as there was not much room to spare to get through a couple of spots. Nature also threw us a wrinkle of heavy snow in the Atlas Mountains and Yassine had already taken this into account and planned an alternate route. Finally, when my daughter woke up not feeling well the morning before the last pass through the Atlas Mountains, Yassine was absolutely wonderful to her, taking a seat out of the bus so she could sit and admire the view at one of the roadside stops and then driving at a slower-than-usual speed in the mountain switchbacks to keep her comfortable. The driver is often forgotten on these sorts of trips, but our experience showed that having a good one can be quite critical.

Overall, I will sum up by saying that from booking to execution, this experience was a wonderful one and I wholeheartedly recommend KimKim, Original Travels, Nourredine, and Yassine to anyone who is considering a trip to Morocco.

Kimkim/Original Travels did an excellent job planning our trip. Saïd was wonderful to work with and communicated with us frequently both before and during the trip. All the hotels and riads were very well chosen, with the exception of Dar MD, which felt a bit small for our taste, and Riad Bayti, which we would not recommend.

We had an amazing driver throughout our journey across Morocco. Tayebb was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made it feel like we had a guide with us for the entire trip. He shared so much about Moroccan history and recommended great places to visit and excellent restaurants along the way.

Thanks to Kimkim/Original Travels, we had a truly amazing experience. We will definitely recommend them to our friends back home and would love to plan another trip to Morocco with them in the future.

Activity Reviews

Visit Majorelle Gardens

Morocco

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Family Cooking Class at Amal Non-Profit Center: Cooking with Purpose in Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

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Boumalne Dades to Marrakech via Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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Private Transfer from Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge

Morocco

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ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga

Merzouga

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Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi (Free of Charge)

Merzouga

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Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures

Merzouga

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Fes to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Midelt & Erfoud

Morocco

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Dine with a Local Family

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

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

Morocco

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Casablanca to the Blue City With a Stop in Rabat

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide

Morocco

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Our trip was amazingl. Kim Kim paired us with the local travel provider “Original Travels”. To begin with, we were supported by Abdellah who helped guide us to our booking. Once booked, we were handed over to Saïd who ably supported us, quickly and patiently answered all our questions. Once we arrived into Casablanca, we found two of our checked in luggage had not arrived. We filed a complaint with the Royal Maroc Desk, exited the airport and met Ayoub, our driver for the entire trip. He immediately took us to several stores to help us buy immediate necessities like tooth brush, a few clothes etc. With that, we started our trip with a promise from Air Maroc that they would send our suitcases to Fes once they arrived in Casablanca. The two suitcases arrived at Casablanca on Dec 23. But Dec 24 and 25 came and went and they did not arrive at Fes. So, on Dec 26 we told Saïd that we needed to go to Casablanca to try and get our suitcases instead of continuing to the desert camp in Merzouga as per original plan and requested him to make needed changes. Ayoub drove us to Casablanca airport and patiently waited for several hours while we tried to wade through terrible bureaucracy and rude staff at the airport baggage claim. Luckily with the help of a gentleman named Karim who took personal interest to find and get us our luggage, we were miraculously united with the two suitcases. In the meantime, Saïd silently and efficiently worked out needed changes which included booking us into a Riad for the night at Fes, delaying our arrival at the Desert Camp in Merzouga by a day and adjusting our stay in Boumalne Dades by a day. Everything was seamless! In addition to driving, Ayoub was a repository of knowledge and helped us learn about culture, music, geography and history of Morocco. He also guided us to good shops along the way and helped us buy high quality rugs, ceramics etc. in addition, for tours of Fes Medina Mohammed, the guide was very good. Idriss, the guide for the tour of Marrakech Medina was very good as well. Overall, a very memorable trip of a beautiful country and friendly people and tasty food!

I need to talk about Amazigh music. Our driver Ayoub played this form of music throughout the trip and we have gotten hooked. We don’t understand the language but the tunes have a meditative chant-like quality. It was fun drawing parallels with certain forms of folk music from across the world and playing some samples as we drove past gorgeous countryside!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Bayti

Marrakech

Very unique and quaint!

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Hôtel Palm Dades

Boumalne Dadès

Amazing location, looks down on the valley with great views of the Atlas mountains

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Orient Desert Camp

Merzouga

Magical! Great location! Good food! Post dinner bonfire and music were totally out of the world!

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Amazing tents with clean toilet and shower areas, good heating for cold desert nights

Riad Ghita

Fes

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Dar MD

Chefchaouen

The place was very quaint and beautifully decorated. However there was one small problem. The single restroom had a small window which let in outside air which was cold. So at night we shut the window. Next morning we realised that a smell had accumulated in the restroom, the kind of smell that happens when sewage does not flow smoothly. We reopened the window and that took care of the issue. That apart, it was a pretty property with great views from the terrace and a very good breakfast.

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Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

Very good breakfast, good location

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Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Transfer to Marrakech via Roses Valley, Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou & Atlas Mountains.

Morocco

We toured Ait Ben Haddou on our own. It was fascinating and views from the top spectacular!

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Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges

Morocco

The drive takes one through rugged and spectacular countryside!

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ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga

Merzouga

This was fun. It took us some time to get used to controlling the buggies…

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Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi (Free of Charge)

Merzouga

Boarding down the side of a huge sand dune was fun!

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Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures

Merzouga

It was very special to see and experience nomad life in the Sahara. On top of that the nomad family prepared dough and baked a pizza in an earthen oven fired with twigs. The raw simplicity was beautiful and the fresh pizza had amazing taste!

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Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

The drive through middle Atlas is spectacular! The first sight of the desert in late afternoon sunlight is surreal. We were given a tent in Orient Desert Camp. It was one of two tents at the edge of the cluster of tents with a large window looking out onto the desert.

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There is a rendezvous point where a 4-wheel drive Toyota Outlander came and picked us up from our large Kia SUV and drove us over dunes to our desert camp.

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Mohammad, our tour guide, picked us up from our Riad and we drove to one main gate of the Royal palace and walked from that point. He was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of history as we walked through the medina. The medina itself is amazing and a veritable feast for our senses! Not to be missed! Fes is an ancient town and holy to Islam. It also has the oldest Royal palace and the current King Mohammed VI spends most of his time here. We were told the climate helps his asthma. The alley close to one of the main palace gates has lines of homes with balconies. We were told these homes were owned by Jews. For protection they chose to live close to the palace. Inside the medina there is Al Qarawyn, an ancient mosque established in 985 AD and an ancient madrassa with beautiful ornate calligraphy established in 1400s. Also right there is a large tannery where all kinds of leather is processed and there is a large shop for leather goods where one can buy high quality leather goods. Apart from above spice shops, sweet shops, little shops with all kinds of things and milling crowds make a fascinating mix. Beware of the labyrinthine alleys. One can easily get lost!

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Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

It was pouring rain the evening when we arrived in Chefchaouen. Walking the hilly streets in the rain was fun and next morning we took a self guided walking tour of the main sites and also went down pretty alleys and at times got lost. Volubilis Roman ruins with frescos like ones in Pompeii were interesting. Our guide, forget his name, looked and sounded very like Joe Pesci! We drove through Moulay Idriss to get a sense of the little town. From Volubilis it sparkled on the hillside in the afternoon sun like a jewel. It is a holy site for Islam and non-Muslims are not allowed into any of the mosques or holy sites. So, not much to do. In Meknes there is a mausoleum. We did not go in. Not sure if non Muslims are allowed to. We checked out the nearby shops and then had a very good lunch at a traditional restaurant just close by….

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Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

We stopped in Rabat to check out an area by the ocean. It was a whitewashed mixture of shops and homes and was nice?

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Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide

Morocco

We did not see any sights in Casablanca apart from King Hassan II mosque which was amazing!

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Our trip to Morocco was truly incredible, and we cannot thank the team enough for such a fully immersive experience. Every recommendation Nihad made perfectly matched our interests. From the accommodations to the tours and unique experiences, everything was unforgettable and allowed us to experience Moroccan culture in a meaningful way.
We shared lunch with the Berbers, hiked the Atlas Mountains, explored the Agafay Desert by camel and quad bike, wandered through the souks of Marrakech, relaxed in a hammam, and enjoyed the most delicious tagine meal prepared in the home of a Moroccan chef.
Our guided tour of Marrakech with Hicham was incredibly informative, and we learned so much about the history of North Africa. Omar, our tour manager, treated us like family. We had an amazing time with him and gained an even deeper appreciation for Moroccan culture. Throughout the trip, we felt safe, well cared for, and truly welcomed—we already miss him.
I cannot recommend this group enough, and we will definitely be using their services again in the future.

Hotel Reviews

Riad al Rimal

Marrakech

the staff treated us like family. We left at 6am to head home and they had breakfast prepared for us before our departure

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hard to get to but worth it

Staff

the best staff of anywhere we stayed

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Inara Desert Camp

Marrakech

the food was incredible

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Kasbah Bab Ourika

Imlil

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

Nawal welcomed us into her home, dressed us in traditional Moroccan clothing and prepared for us the most delicious meal

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one of the best meals we ate

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Hiking in and around Imlil

Imlil

Omar was so informative and kind

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lunch with Berber family was delicious

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our guide was wonderful

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Our trip to Morocco booked with kimkim was amazing. The details, communication, and customization met our expectations. We understood and were willing to pay the extra cost associated with booking through a travel company, however, the cost breakdown was hidden, so you didn't really know what you were paying for.

Communication with the local specialists, Hamza and Said (with Original Travels) was great. They understood what was important to us and made sure we were kept in the loop with any changes. While everything was taken care of as far as hotels and guides, we had to proactively ask for confirmation #s, so we could feel comfortable and secure prior to arriving in Morocco. They provided all the details we asked for and we received everything we needed prior to arriving in Morocco.

What made our trip the absolute greatest was our local driver, Soufiane. He was the one that really made the magic and experience come to life for us. He struck the perfect balance of professional and personal - always making sure we were taken care of and comfortable. Our precocious 6 year old son was thrilled to be in his presence and befriended him almost immediately. By the 2nd day, Soufiane went from just being our driver to a friend to travel with. He was punctual, kind, and genuinely gracious. Without him our trip would have felt mediocre. If you travel to Morocco and book with kimkim, be sure to ask for Soufiane - you won't regret it. Thank you, Soufiane, for making this trip unforgettable and helping us create some core memories. You'll always be part of our experience there.

It was awesome working with Imane, she was very knowledgable, flexible, patient and accommodating.
She was able to draft the trip as we envisioned.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Jadali

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Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

Fès

what a cute place in the Medina! very well built! quiet a gem

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

quite a experience! loved it

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it was a awesome experience

Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

What a hidden gem! super cute

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very cute hidden gem, better than expected

La Mamounia

Marrakech

Stunning !

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Outstanding in every way

Activity Reviews

A Relaxing Hammam Experience: The Art of Moroccan Wellness

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

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ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga

Merzouga

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Skoura to Merzouga via Dades valley, Todra Gorge, Erfoud, Rissani & Camel Ride

Morocco

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Private Transfer from Merzouga to Fes: From Sahara Sands to Imperial City

Morocco

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Private Transfer from Marrakech to Skoura via Ait Benhaddou & Ouarzazate

Morocco

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Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

very knowledgeable tour guide Sohail, he was great and accommodating

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Visit Majorelle Gardens

Morocco

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Our trip to Morocco was marvelous on all counts--seriously! This was in large part due to the communication with the local travel specialist, Nihad, who planned the trip exactly according to our preferences, and the remarkable warmth, dependability and excellent communication with our driver, Ahmed, who was with us for 12 days. The kimkim site requires an extensive questionaire to be completed, which was very helpful in understanding how/what we wanted from our trip. We wanted to learn about the history, culture, food, and local customs. We wanted to go to multiple large cities and small towns (Rabat, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes, and Marrakesh), and also see the Atlas mountains, the Sahara Desert, and local villages. Thanks to kimkim, Nihad, and our fantastic driver, Ahmed, we got to do all of that.

Ahmed was very responsible and kept up with potential weather concerns. As we we were about to go through the mountains, there was a lot of snow. Ahmed rerouted us, and while we forwent a couple of stops (to Ifrane, for one), we still had a breathtaking drive, and several informative stops along the way. We went to an incredible fossil museum where Ahmed had arranged a very informative and eye opening tour with a paleontologist, a local visit to Tinghir, where another local contact of Ahmed, Abdullah, we met a teacher and her family living in a village that was largely abandoned, but where no money changed hands and we learned about the local crops (palm dates, alfalfa, and other plants) that villagers tended collectively. One more crucial detail: Ahmed introduced us to a whole range of Saharan music, Amazigh musicians, and Gnaoua music--these were great soundtracks on our multiple days of long drives throughout the country.

We stayed exclusively in riads along the way. All of the riads were beautiful, some of them intricately renovated. We had great private rooms with excellent hot functioning showers. The hotel staff was, without fail, warm and welcoming--in every riad. Our breakfasts in each riad were excellent. In places where dinner would be hard to obtain, dinner had already arranged as part of the tour--another detail taken care of through kimkim. The one place where our riad was a bit uncomfortable was in Marrakesh (but the hotel staff and food were excellent!), The Riad La Croix Berbere Deluxe was billed as a suite, but it was a room with a connecting bridge that looked into our neighbors' room and their "living area". It was very noisy, because if the neighbors were in their living area and talking, we could see them and hear them. The "suite" was not private, unless you shut yourself in the bedroom, which was so small there was no room for luggage. I would recommend that this riad not be used in the future (again, though, the staff was marvelous).

In conclusion, we had a fantastic trip and will definitely use kimkim in the future. This was our first experience with kimkim and, having used the service once, we feel more comfortable in crafting our next adventure with this company. The cost of this trip was more than worth it--to be relieved of planning, and to be taken care of so well.