Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

The trip arranged by Majid was perfect for our 10 day trip to Morocco. It was the perfect mix of relaxing, activities and sight seeing where we felt like we saw the perfect mix of Morocco. All of our local guides were great and knowledgeable about the different cities. The riads were not only clean and safe but truly extraordinary. All of the staff were so hospitable, the rooms were so beautiful and the breakfast was amazing. Majid truly understood what we wanted and he delivered! He even surprised me and arranged a birthday cake to be delivered to our Riad. Majid was amazing to work with and was very open with communication. Thank you Majid! The true highlight of our trip was meeting our driver Hamza. He shared his beautiful culture and knowledge with us throughout the 10 days where we felt so connected to Morocco, even the parts that we didn’t get to see. Hamza made sure that we were always comfortable when stopping somewhere or eating somewhere. He made sure that we were safe when traveling and always kept us in the loop on where we were going. His friendship and kindness is something we will always cherish and are so thankful that he was our driver!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Chbanate

Essaouira

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Touda

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hôtel Palm Dades

Boumalne Dadès

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Ibriham was so kind and hospitable!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Laman

Chefchaouen

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room was very nice and comfortable! The only thing was the bathroom kind of stunk at the end of our stay.

Activity Review

Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Our local guide was so kind! The only thing I would change would be to go to different places, maybe on the road less traveled that way the experience feels a pit more genuine.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Mayssar was our driver/guide. He was kind, knowledgeable, conscientious and reliable.

We very much enjoyed our excursions and experiences. The hot air balloon ride, the street food tour, the desert immersion in the Sahara and the cooking class to name a few.

Activity Reviews

Private Cooking Class in Fes

Fes

Chef Miriam was terrific. She was knowledgeable, friendly and engaging.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Goat Cheese Tasting Experience at Domaine de La Pommeraie

Fes

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

First the positives:
I loved using the KimKim travel planning chat and being able to include all travelers to ask questions and make changes. The itinerary and hotel options provided were wonderful and even when we didn't get our initial hotel requested, we had excellent 2nd choices. Ali and Said did an excellent job setting up the trip.
Our driver Maysaar was definitely a highlight of the trip for us. He was very friendly, super talkative when we asked him questions, but also quiet on long drives when we wanted to read a book or stare out the window. He was always available when we needed him for local rides to restaurants, and was really the main reason our trip went so smoothly. We considered him a friend by the end of the trip. I would highly recommend him to any of my travel friends.
The negatives:
The only negative experience we had was surrounding the few days to and from the Sahara (Merzouga, Erg Chebbi). We knew driving there would be a very long day, and it was. We expected 7-8 hours with stops, but it ended up being 10 hours. The drive from Merzouga to Ait Benhaddou was a bit worse. We expected a 6 hour drive, and it was also 10 hours (a 4 hour difference was quite large and more than expected). As a result, we weren't able to enjoy much of the hotel or area in Ait Benhaddou.
Overall, an excellent trip to Morocco and I would recommend it to others as well as recommending KimKim. I am planning to contact KimKim again for an upcoming trip.

Our trip to Morocco was the trip of a lifetime!
It was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever experienced. Our local expert Majid was outstanding in helping us plan, he listened to our wishes and was extremely easy to work with. Once in Morocco, we were greeted by our driver Hamza. Hamza was amazing, so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about his country, the culture and the people. We felt extremely taken care of and saw so many things off the beaten path due to Hamzas knowledge.Hamza was so easy to work with, he was so kind and helpful. Hamza made sure we had everything we needed and that we were safe at all times. Every Riad and accommodation chosen by Majid were absolutely beautiful. The city/ onsite guides he arranged were very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.
Majid kept checking in with us throughout our trip and was always available when we had a question. Majid even planned a surprise for my daughter’s 23rd birthday, by arranging for a birthday cake at our Riad in Marrakesh. There was not a single snag or any issues with anything during our trip. Working with local people was a wonderful experience, and it felt good supporting local businesses and people rather than big corporations. Morocco is a beautiful country with an amazing culture and amazing kind people. We can’t wait to go back and highly recommend Majid and Hamza! 🇲🇦❤️

Hotel Reviews

Riad Chbanate

Essaouira

Absolutely beautiful Riad inside of the Medina. Beautiful location, the owners were very friendly and welcoming. Beautifully designed and decorated

Authenticity & Character

The decorations, the furniture so beautiful

Location

Great location inside of the Medina

Staff

Very attentive and friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean

Riad Touda

Marrakech

Beautiful Riad located inside the Medina of Marrakech. Staff was very accommodating and friendly

Authenticity & Character

Tastefully and beautifully decorated

Location

Right inside of the Medina with a beautiful roof top terrace

Staff

The two gentlemen working there were so sweet and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Super clean

Hôtel Palm Dades

Boumalne Dadès

This is a beautiful hotel, so beautifully designed and decorated. The location is superb as it offers a beautiful view of Dades Valley.

Authenticity & Character

Very beautifully decorated with local art reflecting the amazigh culture

Location

Beautiful view

Staff

Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Nabil was very nice and shared a lot of knowledge about his country with us.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean!!

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

This camp is insane!! Luxury in the desert. Beautifully designed tents, very authentic with a big focus on local amazigh culture and artisans.

Authenticity & Character

Wonderful integration of the amazigh culture

Location

Beautiful location in the Saharah

Staff

Everything

Cleanliness & Comfort

Super clean and comfortable

Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

This Riad was one of my favorites from the trip. It was conveniently located right outside of the Medina. Staff went above and beyond.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful decor, the rooftop terrace was beautiful and had a great view of Fez.

Location

Super close to the Medina

Staff

So very welcoming and kind. Ibrahim was so attentive. When sitting on the rooftop terrace he’d bring us tea and cookies

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and bed was super comfortable

Dar Laman

Chefchaouen

Simple but beautiful Riad. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Everyone was very accommodating.

Authenticity & Character

Charming, beautifully decorated

Location

The view from the Riad of chefchauen was amazing

Staff

Ibrahim was very attentive and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was clean

Activity Reviews

Private Transfer from Marrakech to Enchanting Essaouira

Morocco

This was another lovely drive where we saw so many amazing things.

Quality of Experience

Our driver Hamza

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hamza is the best

Transport

Marrakech – Visit Of The City ( No Drive).

Morocco

Loved everything about Marrakech. Such an amazing city.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

We loved all the different foods, smells and tastes

Quality of Experience

Marrakech is so alive

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide Hameed was very knowledgeable.

Transport

Dades Gorge – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Telouet – Marrakech ( 5 Hour Drive)

Morocco

This was another great trip. We saw so much and learned so much.

Quality of Experience

We learned so much and saw so much

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hamza is so knowledgeable and showed us so much

Transport

Erg Chebbi – Tinejdad – Todra Gorges – Tinerir – Dades Gorge( 4 Hours)

Morocco

We loved this part of the trip so much. It was astonishing to watch the transition from the desert to the mountains.

Quality of Experience

Everything

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hamza is the best!

Transport

Super easy transport

Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

It was so much fun!!

Quality of Experience

So much fun

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Driving through the desert was so much fun

Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

There are not enough words to describe this amazing experience. Absolutely breathtaking.

Quality of Experience

Everything!!

Food

The food was delicious

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Amazing staff at camp Tiziri

Transport

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

Morocco

This was a long drive but Hamza made it very enjoyable and a fun experience., He stopped at great photo opportunities, safe restaurants and was wonderful to talk with.

Quality of Experience

Long but enjoyable drive

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hamza made this long trip very easy and enjoyable by showing us things and explaining things about the culture, different areas, different landscapes

Transport

Hamza made this trip so enjoyable by his easiness and being such a safe driver

Fes Food Tour

Fes

It was so interesting and intriguing to see, smell and taste all the different foods.

Quality of Experience

Intriguing experience

Food

The smells and taste were wonderful

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our city guide was very knowledgeable

Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

Fes was amazing. So full of energy and life.

Quality of Experience

Everything

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our city guide Ayub was very knowledgeable and helpful. Our driver Hamza navigated this busy city with ease

Transport

Everything

Guided Tour of Volubilis

Volubilis

Our tour guide Mohamed was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining everything.

Quality of Experience

Very knowledgeable tour guide and very easy to work with.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Every single person we encountered was so very nice, respectful and helpful. Hamza went above and beyond every single day.

Transport

The van was super comfortable. Hamza did a fantastic job driving and even made the longest trips fun.,

Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

Super cute city. Easily walkable

Quality of Experience

Everyone was very welcoming

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver was the best!! Personnel at the Riad was very friendly and helpful

Transport

Our driver Hamza

We had a truly legendary trip to Morocco. Our driver Rachid was an amazing person. He took care of us like family and made sure we had a wonderful time. We spent two weeks and covered so many amazing areas of Morocco. It is hard to say which part was the best because it was all so beautiful. In each area we were helped to our accommodations and brought to guides who knew their specific area like a college professor. I highly recommend Kim Kim and Morocco Emersion.

Yassine did a great job of planning our trip based on the information we gave him… We really got to see some wonderful sites…

Hotel Reviews

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Asfalou

Overall good

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Madu Luxury Camp

Merzouga

A mixture of roughing it, and having all the luxuries you need… Very friendly team that took care of us thoughtfully

Authenticity & Character

Like something out of a movie… Camping under the stars in the Sahara desert… Beautiful

Location

Hidden away in the desert… We felt like we were all alone over the stars… So beautiful

Staff

Super friendly and very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Eden Boutique Hotel

Boumalne Dades

An amazing place… Every surface and every material was amazing… Beautiful location… Super friendly staff…

Authenticity & Character

The most beautiful place we stayed in all of Morocco… Elegant, and every service available

Location

Beautiful view of the “monkey fingers“ rock formations

Staff

Super friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Spotlessly clean

Riad Kniza

Marrakech

Beautiful, tranquil, Elegantly, decorated, and great service, as well… Breakfast and dinner were excellent and served in a beautiful way…

Authenticity & Character

It was like stepping back in time to a beautiful private Moroccan Palace

Location

Right in the old town

Staff

Thoughtful and always available to fulfill our needs regarding the room and planning

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Overnight in the Sahara Desert with Sunset Camel Ride

Morocco

Trip of a lifetime to ride camels in the Sahara desert

Quality of Experience

Yousef, our guide, really took care of us

Food

Very traditional local food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Said, our driver, always got us everywhere safe safely and was very informative

Exploring the Medina and Historical Sites Of Marrakesh

Marrakesh

An enjoyable day of seeing the highlights of Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Great guide who knows all the Backstreets of Marrakesh

Transport

Our driver, Said, was the best

Evening Food Tour in Marrakesh

Marrakesh

Even though we did the tour doing an incredible heavy downpour of rain, the food was great and it was an exciting experience… We wandered through the old town and had some delicious food

Quality of Experience

Our guide really picked out great places to experience the local food of Morocco

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Informative with a great sense of humor

Transport

Said, our driver, was very personable, and always attentive to taking good care of us and getting to where we needed to go…

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

Hotel Reviews

Dar Hnini

Oulad Yahia Lagraire

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

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Eden Boutique Hotel

Boumalne Dades

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

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

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

The entire trip was amazing! The itinerary was the perfect blend of city action, historical insight, and natural wonder. I was particularly impressed with our driver’s dedication to our comfort and convenience. Despite covering a huge geographic area, Raschid kept the pace of interesting stops and comfort breaks just right. He even gave me the heads up when I needed more rugged footwear. I also appreciated the informative stops at the artisan cooperatives. By the end I felt I could discern authentic quality and make informed purchases I will cherish forever. Absolutely marvelous!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

Absolutely wonderful hospitality and care! Delicious, generous breakfast every day! Helpful suggestions to enjoy the area.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad El Palacio

Chefchaouen

The staff here really made us feel special. We felt such warmth and hospitality from the moment we arrived. The view from the rooftop is amazing too!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

They were welcoming and lovely.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

Our guide, Hassania was so well informed and personable. Her warmth and good humor even outshined her obvious depth of knowledge and skill of communication. We wanted to take her with us!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

What an unforgettable adventure! From the beginning, until the last goodbyes, this trip to Morocco was about as perfect as it could be. Nihad, our planner was fantastic-helpful and responsive. Our tour manager, Rachid, was, simply, the best- so kind, funny, helpful, a joy to spend 2 weeks with, really. The official tour guides- Hassania, Rachid ("other Rachid"), Hicham, and the others whose name I cannot recall, were friendly and knowledgeable. They, and the Moroccan people, in general, who are among the kindest , warmest people you will ever meet, provided context and meaning for this trip. Morocco is a beautiful country and in our 2-week stay, we were treated to an unexpected variety of geography. It was incredible how much the scenery changed from day to day, or even hour to hour- Cities, green farmland, what I like to refer to as "Arizona", snow-capped mountains, forests, oases, desert, ocean. You name it, we saw it! I know I was going to enjoy this trip immensely, but never in my dreams did I imagine how much I would love this country and these people. I certainly hope I am fortunate enough to return one day.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Club Val d'Anfa Casablanca

Casablanca

Great location, beautiful hotel right on the water.

Authenticity & Character

Very nice hotel with uniquely Moroccan touches.

Location

Right on the water, so close to so many good restaurants (it even has a few if its own)

Staff

Not much, it just that bc it is such a big hotel, the "personal" service that we had in the riads was not there, as is expected

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Wind Palace

Essaouira

Super-cool spot in the medina, a short walk to the water. The only potential downside is that there is no A/C, so you needed the windows open for cool, fresh air, but the bustle of activity in the square continued throughout the night. Just bring a fan or use a "noise" app on your phone to drown it out easily.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful building, beautiful rooms.

Location

Easy access to shopping, delicious food, the water

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The roos were spacious, the bed was awesome, and the shower had the best water pressure I think I have ever experienced.

Riad La Croix Berbère Luxe

Marrakech

Great location, beautiful building, friendly staff- who could ask for more?

Authenticity & Character

The rooms were great, had a pool in the courtyard/ atrium that you could take a dip in , if you so desired, terrific rooftop views.

Location

Quiet spot on the edge of the medina, easy walk to all of the action, both within the medina and in the new part of the city.

Staff

They were all generally very helpful and attentive

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great bed!

Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

Such a pretty Kasbah, in a beautiful location. Staff was amazing, the rooms were lovely.

Authenticity & Character

Michelle, the owner, helped design and reconstruct this kasbah, so it has some amazing touches in it.

Location

Nice and quiet location with terrific views.

Staff

Super friendly and helpful. Again, Michelle is top-notch!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Really liked this place, but it was not our favorite on this trip. The rooms were beautiful, but the restaurant was mid. Also, there were dogs that were barking all night, which interrupted our sleep. Not sure if they were a part of this camp or another, but it was annoying, all the same.

Authenticity & Character

Lovely tents with fully-functional bathroom facilities. Glamping as it should be.

Location

Nestled in the peripheral dunes of the Sahara, the setting was magical.

Staff

They were very sweet, but it seemed like the place was run by 20-year-old boys who were way to young to have so much responsibility foisted upon them. They were diligent and kind, but I feel like they were a bit overwhelmed.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was clean, the bed was awesome.

Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

This place was probably my favorite place to stay on Morocco. It was absolutely gorgeous and the staff was beyond wonderful. The breakfast spread was nothing short of amazing.

Authenticity & Character

Again, beyond gorgeous, nice and quiet.

Location

Within the Medina, but on the edge. Easy waking to nearby restaurants.

Staff

So helpful and kind! Ibrahim was amazing.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad El Palacio

Chefchaouen

Great little riad in Chefchaouen. Quiet spot,

Authenticity & Character

Very pretty, as all the riads seemed to be, clean, comfortable

Location

Close to the action, but not so close as to be problematic.

Staff

The young men who worked here were so kind and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel des Oudaias

Rabat

Beautiful hotel, only stayed one night, but it definitely set the tone for and amazing trip.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful

Location

Great location, close to the Old City

Staff

Very helpful and friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Seafood Lunch from the Wharf

Essaouira

Lunch at the wharf was very casual. We thought it was going to be in a restaurant, but it turns out that you pick a spot, right nerar the water, select your seafood and have it cooked for you while you eat at picnic tables. It was a great experience, just not what we were expecting. Essaouira is more than fresh seafood. There are amazing sunsets from the beach, the medina is cute and manageable (but get most of your shopping done in Fez and Marrakech). Our favorite part was a bit serendipitous. We went for a late morning walk to the wharf, and just kept following it down to the end, and were able to watch the hustle and bustle of the fishing boats coming in and unloading their bounty. The controlled chaos was delightful to watch.

Quality of Experience

Loved to spend the end of the trip in a relaxing beach town.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Rachid, as always, was fantastic. No guides or other staff, to speak of

Transport

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Hicham, our tour guide was, again, incredibly knowledgeable. The city is amazing and it's history is too. His tour gave us a nice lay of the land, which was helpful for the following day, which was a free day, for us to wander around town at our own pace. One night we walked to the new part of Marrakech and had a great time. We had some fantastic dinners in this city.

Quality of Experience

Great tour, great city, so much to see and do.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hicham was terrific.

Transport

Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

This was another long day of driving. Fortunately, there were some stops to help break it up. Ait Ben Haddou was interesting, and had some beautiful views, but was kind of unremarkable. The rose cooperative was neat, but I imagined we'd see more fields of roses, considering we were there in peak season. We also made a quick stop at Atlas studios, but did not go in for the tour, it most mostly a chance to stretch our legs. Driving through the high Atlas mountains and seeing the geography change so completely again was great.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide for Ait Ben Haddou was not very engaging. He seemed like he had somewhere else he wanted to be, so I think we did not get the full experience we should have there.

Transport

Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

I wasn't sure how to feel about this day, but I am so glad we had this opportunity. We started the day meeting up with another tour group from the same company and headed out to a local market to pick veggies for our couscous meal with the family. After that, we had a short tour of the area. Then we went to the family's house. There we were treated to a variety of local delights and a delicious meal. We also learned a bit more about the local culture. The family was wonderful- so kind and welcoming.

Quality of Experience

It was truly wonderful to spend some time with a local family.

Food

The couscous was great, but the "appetizers" were out of this world.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The walking tour was amazing. We got to experience, ever so slightly, a day in the life of a resident of the Valley of the Roses.

Transport

Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

Another great day driving, with many stops/ sight to see. The fossils collective in Erfoud had some amazing pieces of fossil art. We stopped at a roadside shop where we tried on native Amazigh clothing and took pictures in them. The family that owned the store was so warm and welcoming. They even let my husband lead a little jam session after he saw an electric guitar sitting in the store. The whole family got involved! Next was the tour of the old village if Tighir (excuse any misspelling). Our guide there was again, fantastic. After that, a stop at the women's rug collective, then an absolutely incredible (and huge) lunch. Next was the Gorge, which was a cool little trek. It was great to see all of the families picnicking alongside it.

Quality of Experience

All of the wonderful people we met that day, combined with another beautiful drive made the day special.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Morocco

LONG travel day (about 10 hours from start to finish. Had lots of stops, so it kept things interesting.

Quality of Experience

Such a change in scenery from the beginning of the day's trip to the end!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

I felt that the young men running the camp were too young to be doing so. They seemed a bit overwhelmed, but performed admirably, if a bit awkwardly.

Transport

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

It was great to learn about the history of Fez and to see the old Medina, souks. The sight s and sounds were everything I had hoped for. Our riad was the most incredible place and the service was outstanding. Dinner and a show at the Palais de Medina was a treat.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

"Other" Rachid, our tour guide in Fez, was amazing. He was incredibly knowledgeable, and grew up in Fez, so it was like having the "mayor" give us a tour. Everywhere we stopped, he knew someone. When we spent considerably more time in the pottery colletive, deciding on which piece to buy, we were never rushed. I'm sure Rachid stayed with us considerably longer than he had planned, so we could get the entire day's tour completed.

Transport

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Morocco

Meknes is currently closed, due to renovations, but Volubulis was fantastic.

Quality of Experience

The ruins were terrific, and it was amazing how well-preserved many of the mosaics were.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The tour guide, whose name I forget, was very knowledgeable.

Transport

Hike to Cascade d'Akchour

Chefchaouen

We did not make it to the waterfall, unfortunately, due to the trail being flooded from snow-melt. It was a bummer, but we were able to hike to the God's Bridge, which was a beautiful hike.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Once we got settled in, we headed to the Spanish Mosque to see the sunset. This provided a great view of the city.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Rachid, our tour manager/ driver was fantastic. He showed us a terrific restaurant which was probably one of the few in Chefchaouen that serves alcohol. We styayed an extra day, just as a recovery day, which also happened to be my birthday. Rachid managed to get the restaurant to have a little cake/ celebration and he even showed up at the end to join us for dessert. It was truly special of him to have gone that extra mile. The young men who staffed our riad were wonderful- kind, informative, eager to help.

Transport

Rabat to Chefchaouen

Morocco

It was great to see the changes in geography from one place to another. For all of the long drives, Rachid stopped every 1.5-2 hours for a pit-stop. The places he selected throughout the trip were clean and well-maintained.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

Hassania, our guide was fantastic. The tour was informative and interesting. We covered a lot of ground in a short time, but it didn't feel rushed. The mausoleum was breath-taking.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hassania was fantastic. Knowledgeable, friendly, just all-around terrific.

Transport

Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat

Morocco

Quick and easy. Rachid was ready and waiting for us when we got through customs. Communication was easy, as we texted via WhatsApp, so we kept him apprised of our progress once we landed.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Rachid was charming from the start. Easy to talk to.

Transport

The van was great and there was plenty of room for us and our luggage (even once we finished all of our shopping in Morocco).

Majid (our coordinator), Red (our guide), and Ishaam (our driver) all did a fantastic job.

PRE-TRIP
Majid worked with us to set up a custom itinerary and was knowledgeable, prompt, and available for all questions and concerns before and during our trip. We opted for a trip with luxury stays in highly rated hotels and riads. One of the most helpful pieces of information he provided was regarding acceptable tips for guides, drivers, etc.. Our group referenced his recommendations throughout the trip.

FOOD
Breakfast was included in the price, and Majid made dinner reservations for us whenever we requested it. Red took us to all of our lunch spots. We paid for both lunch and dinner. A note for vegetarians and vegans: While there are veg options for Moroccan food (salads, bread, veg tagine and couscous), it can get pretty repetitive after a while. So just be prepared to break your Moroccan meals up with other cuisines if you have access to them!

TRAVEL
Over the course of 9 days, we went to Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga desert, the Atlas mountains, and Marrakesh. As a group of 12 with 4 kids, it was so helpful to have a guide as energetic and positive as Red accompanying us throughout our travels. We were on the road a lot, and were in very good hands with Ishaam, who expertly and safely navigated through different types of terrain.

Because of our packed itinerary and time on the road, we didn't have too much time to shop. I would have loved to have had a bit more time to get more souvenirs and gifts.

OVERALL
Everyone we met was so warm and welcoming, and it was extremely helpful to have Red with us to navigate the language and culture. The guides we met along the way in Chefchaouen, Fes, and Morocco were very knowledgeable as well.

The best parts: I loved being in Fes and learning more about the intellectual and cultural capital of Morocco. Having 2 days in the desert right in the middle of the trip was a great call as well. After hours on the road and in bustling cities and towns, the calm and quiet of the desert was exactly what we needed to feel rejuvenated.

Highly recommend using KimKim and working with this team. A big thank you to Red, Ishaam, and Majid, for such a wonderful trip!

Driver, Mohammed, excellent. Riad in Fes nice, but riad in Marrakech had black mold and room odor. Riad in Ait Benadu was excellent. All guides were good and their tours very informative. The hike in the High Atlas was one of the highlights of our trip, as was the Sahara Desert camel trek and tent campsite. We had an excellent time. Our only areas we felt could be improved were drive times (unavoidable) and the constant solicitation by souk owners and individuals, but we realize that is a way of life in Morocco.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Chergui

Marrakech

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

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Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

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Staff

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Riad El Yacout

Fès

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Full-Day Hike in Imlil Village, Return to Marrakech

Morocco

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Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

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

Morocco

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

Morocco

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Food

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Day Trip to Meknes & the Roman Ruins of Volubilis

Fes

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Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

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Fabulous trip! Our tour manager/driver Ahmed was very professional and personable. Local guides in all locations spoke very good English and were very knowledgeable. Accommodations varied but were all comfortable and safe. Highlights included camel ride to desert camp, tour of Volubilis, and lunch with locals in the Valley of the Roses.

Hotel Review

Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura

Marrakech

Great place to end our trip! Suite gave us room to spread out and organize our stuff, amenities included in room coffee and tea, minibar and large closet with iron. Huge bathroom suite provided bathrobes and slippers, plus there was a half bath. Beds were very comfortable and we enjoyed spending time on the double balcony overlooking the pool. Included breakfast buffet had wide variety of sweet and savory items, lunch and dinner menus were also extensive and all items were delicious. There is also a bar which also provides service to the pool.

Authenticity & Character

Decor is chrome, black, white, red and tan. Not especially Moroccon but very nice.

Location

Right next to Craft complex which had a great variety of items that were also found in the souk. Ten minute walk to medina entrance and short drive or longer walk to Majorelle Garden.

Staff

Restaurant staff were great, also concierge staff.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were great, daily housekeeping, nice towels.

Activity Reviews

Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

Very interesting place, local guide Hatima (sp?) was born there and took me to her former home! She knew a lot of the ancient and more recent history, and took me to great photo opportunity sites, even took some photos of me.

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Guide was good but felt I didn't get a sense of the Medina other than the 2 shops (clothing & leather/tannery - which was interesting) where we went. Granted it was raining and maybe there weren't open air stalls there but would have liked to have seen more. The clothing shop, Maison du Kaftan, was wildly overpriced - a shirt I was originally quoted for at MAD 1600 and for which I paid 800 MAD I later saw in Marrakech for 200 MAD. I understand I didn't have to buy it but want to put out a buyer beware warning as this was early in our trip, we were tired, not familiar with currency conversion nor what things cost. Good think I like the shirt!

Overall we were happy with the experiences we had on our trip. During the planning process, Nihad was receptive to my ideas and answered my questions. Our driver/tour manager Mo was very professional, punctual (other than when first picking us up from the airport, but that was because he was not provided the most up to date arrival time), and knowledgeable.

1. The hotel stays that Nihad booked us in were below our expectations. I suspect though, that there are not a lot of options for stays outside of Marrakesch. Each hotel was clean and staff were very hospitable and friendly, and so we very much appreciated those positive attributes. Many of the stays did not have basics such as shampoo or shower soap, including the "luxury desert camp" that we stayed in. Since we pack light, we don't travel with our own shampoo or soap, so not having it available in the hotel is a disappointment.

2. We did not find out until the end of the trip how extraordinarily expensive the taxi ride from the airport to our first hotel was. Nihad arranged a taxi ride (it ended up being our trip driver/trip manager) that would cost $50 USD. Well, at the end of the trip from the same area in the medina, we booked our ride through our hotel to the airport and it was only $20 USD. I eventually saw on social media afterwards that a reasonable price is 100 Dirhams (equivalent to $10 USD). Therefore, the $50 USD we were charged was exceptionally more expensive. If Nihad does not know this, please let her know so that future guests are not charged that much.

3. Our city tour/food tour with Hussein was a nice overview of the city, visiting a lot of the highlights of the city. The food part of the tour was not enjoyable, but understandably authentic. The last restaurant served us dirty utensils to eat with so that left us with a bad taste with regards to the food part of the trip. Hussein though was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would just suggest perhaps cleaner restaurant options if possible.

4. For tours driving to different cities, drive time estimates ahead of time would be nice (could just include that on the itinerary shared with the guest ahead of time) so we can be prepared.

5. Slightly disappointed we could not do the camel ride on the way back from our desert camp. According to the camp, we were supposed to have "reserved " it when we started the camel ride to the desert camp but we were never told that when we took that camel ride- it would have been nice to have known that up front.

Again, overall, it was a wonderful cultural experience. In retrospect knowing what I know now, I would probably book my own hotels and ask more questions before the trip. It's hard to know though when one has never been to a country to know what questions to ask.

We wanted a trip where we could see much of the country side of Morocco as well as the cities and medinas. We decided to have a driver for our whole trip who knew the country and the roads. Over ten days, we travelled with Hamza who was a personable young man who knew instinctively what we needed to see. We also took private tours of the Mosque and the Medinas. Highlights for us were dinners in the Medina in Essouira, riding camels in the Agafay, and hiking in the Atlas Mountains. Hamza stopped whenever we had a photo op or whenever we needed a roadside coffee. We travel a lot and this trip will rank right up there as a special one. Thanks to Hamza and to Original Travels and Kim Kim.

Hotel Reviews

Palais des Princesses

Marrakech

Old Medina riad but nicely redone, funky access to rooms but again you feel like you are in a different world

Authenticity & Character

Very authentic

Location

Nice but deep in the Medina

Staff

Efficient reception, fun food servers

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Mimouna

Essaouira

Amazing views, clean and great location.

Authenticity & Character

Classic Medina Riad, with old stair case and location on the water.

Location

This hotel is deep in the old city and requires a fairly long walk just to enter, however the walk past the souks is interesting and the hotel moves your luggage.

Staff

Fun at reception

Cleanliness & Comfort

Old but comfortable

Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

Good location in central district, clean and organized.

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Activity Reviews

Atlas Mountains, Agafay Adventure & Camel ride.

Marrakesh

Riding camels is a once in lifetime experience

Quality of Experience

Food

Nice dinner at the camel camp with fun entertainment

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Pop

Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Nicely done, good way to experience the Medina

Quality of Experience

Stop for lamb at the hole in the ground oven, eat with your fingers

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A Day Trip from Essaouira to Agadir with a Guided Tour

Essaouira

Agadir is a large city and unless you stay there not worth exploring for a short visit. Not a great Medina

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Full-Day Experience in Taghazout Beach

Essaouira

Surprised to see surging community, great beachside lunch

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Self-Guided Exploration of Essaouira Medina

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

As expected, interesting, crowded

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guides English was hard to hear

Transport

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide

Morocco

Hamza was great, he knew his way around and was good about reading our needs and expectations

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Amazing itinerary. Seamless trip. I did not have to worry about a thing since all preplanned and our driver was great and punctual. Tours pre-planned. Flexible times for longer car trips with lovely rest stops with food and playgrounds for the kids. Thank you, Yassine and our driver Farid. Such a memorable trip and beautiful country. Will gladly use kimkim again.

Hotel Reviews

Dar Nafoura Mogador

Essaouira

Exceptionally kind hosts and staff. Beautiful rooftop breakfast. In the heart of the town.

Authenticity & Character

Gorgeously decorated riad

Location

Staff

Went above and beyond with kindness and understanding

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great temperature, beautiful appointed rooms. Overly kind and empathetic housekeeping staff (and staff in general)

Kal Tenere Agafay Luxury Camp

Agafay

Loved the live entertainment at night. Beautiful glamping tents and pool

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Activity Review

Exploring the Medina and Historical Sites Of Marrakesh

Marrakesh

Achmed was great and tailored the tour length to what our kids (6 and 7) could handle on a warm day.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Farid was the kindest and best driver

Transport

Achmed was great at navigating the busy, narrow streets on foot

Our trip was amazing. I was really impressed with the coordination by the driver and all of the local guides, hotels and lunches. Everything was seamless.
Reda, our driver was exceptional. He had a great sense of humor and I especially enjoyed his deep ha ha ha laugh. He was very knowledgeable and qued us in on things to do on our own, ie. Restaurants and events. He went out of his way to help us find wine, which wasn’t easy!!
The hotels were perfect, always in the middle of the action. We really enjoyed our interaction with the local people in their homes and shared meals. Of course the desert was our favorite- a real camel ride and the camp was charming.
I appreciated the coordination between KimKim and the local tour company Original Travel. Said did a great job of coordinating the driver, hotels, guides, etc.
My only recommendation would be to have a larger vehicle. 7 persons in a 8 person van was too tight, considering that we spent hours every other day traveling. We would have paid for a larger vehicle and I failed to inquire as to the size that was provided.
This was my first trip with KimKim and I will definitely use them again.

Activity Reviews

Day Trip from Marrakech to Essaouira

Morocco

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Three Hour Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe

Marrakesh

One of our favorite events! Super fun and informative .

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Marrakech

Morocco

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Visit Majorelle Gardens

Morocco

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Imlil Valley Walk - Toubkal NP

Imlil

This should have been a longer hike. There was not enough to do in this small village

Quality of Experience

Food

Tagine, tagine tagine.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was mediocre and there was no real interaction with the Berber as scheduled.

Transport

Explore the Heart of Skoura: Pottery, Palm Groves & Local Life

Skoura

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Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures

Merzouga

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Full-day guided tour in Fes

Fes

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Guided Exploration of the "Blue City" Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

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Guided Tour of Tangier

Morocco

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Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

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We had the most incredible time in Morocco! Firstly, Maryem, our trip coordinator did a wonderful job tailoring the itinerary to our liking and was quick to respond to any questions we had during our travels. The guides, hotels, excursions, and travel arrangements were fabulous. The highlights of our trip were, our time walking around the blue streets of Chefchaouen, the food tour in Fez, the ruins of Volubilis, and our stay in Agafay. The best part of our trip was Hamid, our amazing travel expert. He was just the best! He was punctual, kind, funny, warm, inviting, a great driver, and embodied all the best aspects of Moroccan hospitality. I cannot recommend him enough. Under the Moroccan Sun will ensure you will have the trip of a lifetime and we are already thinking of our next tailored adventure with them.
Thank you!

Hotel Reviews

Alkamar Camp

Marrakech

By far our favorite stay of the trip. Special shoutout to Mohammed who looked out for us during our stay. The food was incredible, the room was insanely beautiful (private pool and fireplace). Wish we could have stayed here longer!

Authenticity & Character

The best. Live performances and music. Authentic food. Down to the blankets, everything was perfect.

Location

In the desert. Great views and camels walking walking by.

Staff

Mohammed. The best ever!! Went above and beyond, can't say enough good things about him.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great shower. Very private feeling room.

Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura

Marrakech

The best breakfast of the trip! Fresh Msemmen made in front of you!! Room was clean and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Central and easy to walk everywhere from the hotel.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Gorgeous!!! Loved our stay here. Room was beautiful, beds large and comfortable, the best shower. Breakfast was amazing, and so were the amenities (pool, rooftop, spa treatments).

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful and charming.

Location

Central location.

Staff

Very kind and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and comfortable.

Riad Dar Dar

Rabat

Wouldn't stay here again... It was our first night though so we didn't spend much time here. Staff was nice.

Authenticity & Character

Location

In the Medina.

Staff

One guy who seemed to be running the whole operation, and did very well! Very helpful with our bags, serving breakfast, and with finding the Riyad.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds uncomfortable, poor lighting, not the best bathroom. Just don't expect luxury.

Activity Reviews

Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our guide Mohammed was one of the best! He was very knowledgeable and laid back (especially on plants in the Jardin Majorelle). Marrakech is just beautiful. Don't skip the YSL museum, it is a wonderful collection.

Quality of Experience

Food

We recommend. Comptoir Darna.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Yay Hamid!

Fes Food Tour

Fes

Feta was our very favorite guide. Major shoutout to him, the king of the Moroccan guides. My daughter has a severe nut allergy, and as you will learn nuts are a prominent feature in Moroccan desserts. He was extremely understanding of this and cautious. He triple checked with vendors every time. We just walked around the Souk and tried all the things that peaked our interest. The best way to really get to know Morocco. You must try the potato croquettes and fresh cheeses!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Yay Hamid!

Fes walking guided tour : No drive

Fes

Mohammed!! Loved this guide! So funny and informative. Again, he seemed to know everyone in town and watching him interact with everyone was a highlight. He helped us get a great price on our bags at the tannery too. We loved Fez, it felt the most authentic out of all the bigger cities we visited.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Yay Hamid!

Transfer to Fes: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

Volubilis were the most incredible Roman ruins I've seen so far (and I've seen many). You must go before they put the mosaic floors into the museum they are in the process of building. It was incredible to just see them in the grass among the ruins. Donkeys braying in the distance really add to the vibe.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Yay Hamid!

Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen is a must see! Just gorgeous everywhere you look. The whole town smells like orange blossoms, and as a result has the best orange juice. The guide seemed to know everyone in town and watching him interact with his friends and loved ones was the highlight of the tour.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Yay Hamid!

Transfer to Chefchaouen from Rabat via Ouazzane 4 Hours Drive

Morocco

Beautiful drive through the Moroccan countryside. So much to see looking out the window.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Yay Hamid!

Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Rabat

Rabat

One of our favorite guides. His english was great and he was so knowledgable. We learned so much! He even added a stop to see the most beautiful mural as my daughter is an art historian. Rabat overall, is beautiful and clean. Amazing architecture. I just wish we had more time to visit some of the museums.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Yay Hamid!

Our trip specialist Majid was wonderful, very accommodating, and incredibly responsive. We really enjoyed our 10 day trip though it was very fast paced. Our guide Red was very kind, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable about the areas we were in. I would highly recommend both Majid and Red.

Working with Majid to plan our Morocco trip was so effortless and easy. He made sure to accommodate all our interests and preferences, Because of his time and attention to detail, our trip was so smooth and enjoyable. Majid was also always available and responsive. Whenever we wanted to make some modifications to our itinerary, he was readily available to listen to our feedback and make changes as needed.

We also loved our driver Ismail. He was incredibly knowledge and we learned so much from talking with him throughout our trip. Ismail was also so kind and welcoming, we felt right at home in Morocco thanks to him. We will highly recommend him to all our friends and family who plan to visit Morocco in the future.

Kim Kim overall made it easy for us to plan our trip to Morocco. We provided our interests and they made a specialized trip for us. Said was helpful in keeping us informed. Our driver Mustapha was great throughout the trip and was so helpful. Our guides were so knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our trip. I would definitely use Kim Kim again for our future travels.