Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

Our driver Ilyace, made the whole trip such a dream! Everything went smoothly and he took the time to take us all kinds of amazing places that weren't on our itinerary, and that only a local would know! Also, KimKim was very easy to work with and everyone on the tram were really great communicators.

We couldn’t have asked for a better trip to Morocco!! From planning the epic trip to final execution, the process was flawless.
Our guide, Mohamed, made certain every aspect of our vacation was exactly what we had been dreaming about. He made every effort so that we had everything we needed even down to finding a store open during siesta for the extra luggage we needed for our purchases! This includes stops for sodas, incidentals, two trips to find my perfect minerals and rearranging our camel ride to the next day so we would experience a cloudless sunset ride!! We could not have had a better guide, he is a true gem!! Of course, he was extremely knowledgeable and able to answer any and all questions about the local culture and cities we visited.
The hotels chosen by KimKim were equally amazing!!
Dar Rihana Dades was one of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed. Every aspect to this beautiful Riad was thoughtfully planned from the floors to the ceilings. It was magnificent. The food there was the amazing, probably the best of the entire trip. I would have loved to have been able to stay an additional night. Mohamed at Dar Rihana was amazing and he even took the time to show us the new pool and additional rooms the riad was in the process of building. I’m definitely looking forward to a future visit here, hopefully soon.
The Desert Camp was beyond all expectations!! The staff, excursions, food, entertainment and Berber hospitality were top notch. We could not have wanted for a better experience and would not change a thing about our vacation. I honestly feel we have friends in Morocco now and look forward to seeing everyone again.
Thank you guys so much for planning and executing the perfect trip. I am relatively well traveled and nothing has ever came close to the magic of Morocco!! Inshallah!!!

We had a wonderful trip to Morocco thanks to Majid and his team. He was on too of everything, responding to our requests and needs right away, and he worked within our budget. We enjoyed the company of our driver Hamza, and our various guides who were knowledgeable, punctual and very polite. Some hotels were better than others, but the staff was always very accommodating and lovely people.
We would absolutely plan another trip with KimKim, and highly recommend Majid to help plan your Moroccan adventure!

Hotel Reviews

Dar Laman

Chefchaouen

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

AC hard to control, bad smell coming from bathroom

Dar El Kébira

Rabat

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Fes walking guided tour : No drive

Fes

Quality of Experience

Food

Expected ti hear more about food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our local guides in every location were amazing- Abdella, Shariff, Hammou, Muhammad, Abdul. As much as we loved all of it, our time in the Sahara desert was a favorite!

Hotel Reviews

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

The rooms were big with a separate seating area with couches - very comfortable

Authenticity & Character

Location

Location was nice but required walking up some fairly steep walkways

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfortable and nice big rooms

Riad El Amine Fès

Fes

The hotel interior was beautiful but rooms were update narrow winding staircases - my bathroom was up an additional 2 flights from my bedroom- rooms were small & cramped

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Most of us struggled with air conditioning and getting the rooms cooled.

Riad Atrium & Spa

Marrakesh

Rooms were very nice - we struggled a little with the air conditioning but the staff was very helpful

Authenticity & Character

The hotel’s roof was open and they could close it if raining

Location

Location was a bit challenging- we had to go down several alleys before getting to it - your driver cannot get close with the car

Staff

Staff was amazing - always available- even walked us out to meet our driver at 4 am for our hot air balloon ride

Cleanliness & Comfort

Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

A beautiful outdoor area - we sat outside & played cards and enjoyed the gorgeous weather. We also took advantage of the Hammam on the upper level.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Very attentive and kind

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sahara Eden Camp

Merzouga

Beautiful setting in the middle of the desert! Sunrises & sunsets were gorgeous- so peaceful & quiet

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Hammou & the staff were awesome - their personalities really made it enjoyable

Cleanliness & Comfort

The tents were beautiful- cozy and had everything you could want

Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

We lived seeing the mosque, however we did not have a guide - we eventually found an English speaking guide with another group and followed them

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Make sure there is a guide meeting your group

Casablanca in a Few Hours: A Driving Tour

Morocco

It was interesting seeing the inside of the mosque- beautiful building - we really enjoyed learning about the Muslim faith

Quad Biking the Erg Chebbi Dunes

Merzouga

Our favorite thing! So much fun - highly recommend

Quality of Experience

Loved it - we rode for 1.5-2 hrs

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Casablanca to the Blue City With a Stop in Rabat

Morocco

A long drive but enjoyed the stops in Rabat

Over the Atlas to Marrakech

Morocco

Beautiful scenery going over the Atlas mountains but another long day in the van

Majorelle Garden & Yves Saint Laurent Museum (Self-Guided Visit)

Marrakesh

The gardens were beautiful- the flowers and plants were gorgeous- the museum was not that great

Quality of Experience

Loved the gardens - not the museum

A Traditional Moroccan Hammam.

Morocco

Quite an experience! We had no idea that the 4 of us would all be in a room together

Quality of Experience

Merzouga to Boumalne Dades

Morocco

A long day of driving - we broke it up by stopping along the way

Quality of Experience

I would have rather just driven and not stopped as often - it really drug out the trip

A Nomad Family and the Music of the Desert

Merzouga

It was very interesting to meet a nomad woman and her children- we enjoyed learning about their way of life and sharing tea with them

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hammou was grest

Transport

Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi (Free of Charge)

Merzouga

Wasn’t that great - we each rode (sitting down) down the dune once - they didn’t allow standing

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Cooking Class at Amal Non-Profit Center

Marrakesh

This was very interesting and fun - a nice change from the walking tours

Quality of Experience

We learned how to make tajine and ate it - we also learned a great deal about the non profit and how it got started

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hike through Berber Villages

Morocco

Our itinerary showed a nice easy walk - this hike thru monkey fingers canyon was intense - we all loved it, but wore the wrong shoes! Make sure you wear tennis shoes or hiking shoes - you climb some rock faces and walk thru water

Quality of Experience

The hike was amazing and challenging

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Muhammad was the best - always watching out for us and making sure we were safe

Transport

Fes to Merzouga via Midelt & Erfoud & Sunset Camel Ride

Morocco

Aside from the long drive, we loved the desert and all our activities there - riding camels and ATV’s - seeing the sunrise and sunset

Quality of Experience

Food

All of it!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hammou was an excellent guide - we talked, laughed and thoroughly enjoyed him. Amazing English

Transport

Loved riding in the vehicle across the sand dunes

Chefchaouen: A Guided Walk

Chefchaouen

This was a favorite - it was interesting to learn about the city & why it is blue

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Abdella was very friendly and knowledgeable- we enjoyed our time with him

Transport

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Felt like we really got a taste of the culture when we walked thru the Medina

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Shariff was an excellent guide and spoke great english

Transport

Wonderful helpful guides. Answered any questions, made adjustments

Hotel Reviews

Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

Authenticity & Character

more modern than I expected

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Braya

Fes Medina

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sahara Eden Camp

Merzouga

We arrived late but were given option of longer camel ride in the morning. Excellent food and atmosphere.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Tamdakhte

Ait Ben Haddou

Helpful staff, engaged employees

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Atrium & Spa

Marrakesh

Beautiful hotel, helpful staff

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Casablanca in a Few Hours: A Driving Tour

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

An Evening Food Walk in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Superb!!!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Transfer from Fes to Casablanca via Rabat

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Very beautiful

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Transfer from Ait Benhaddou to Merzouga Desert (Jeep Transfer to the Camp)

Morocco

Very long ride. I was unaware of how long it would take. Guide made numerous stops as requested. Very impressed with the stop where the tiles were made

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Transfer from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou via the Atlas Mountains

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Lots of information. Beautiful city

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Khawla was informative and funny. We learned a lot. I highly recommend her.

Hotel Review

Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

Authenticity & Character

Ibrihim was generous and kind, and with a good sense of humor

Location

Close to the sea. We had a very enjoyable walk on our own in the morning before the tour.

Staff

Ibrihim

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

I feel we saw some of the highlights of fes and a remarkable walking tour of the medina.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ahmed and the local guide were excellent.

Transport

Always there. Ahmed is a very good driver, and was always very thoughtful

A Wonderful 10-Day Journey Through Morocco—with Special Thanks to Hamza! 🇲🇦

Our 10-day trip through Morocco with Original Travels Company was a wonderful experience, filled with beautiful scenery, fascinating history, delicious food, and warm hospitality. The team thoughtfully arranged our accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, and local restaurants, allowing us to relax and enjoy discovering this remarkable country.

A special thank-you goes to our driver, Mr. Hamza, who was exceptional throughout the journey. Professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, he made us feel comfortable and well cared for every day. His kindness and enthusiasm for sharing his country added so much to our experience. It was a pleasure spending these ten days with him, and we would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone visiting Morocco.

From the beautiful blue streets of Chefchaouen and the historic medina of Fes to the Atlas Mountains, Aït Benhaddou, and the lively souks of Marrakech, each destination offered something memorable. Casablanca and Rabat added another perspective on Morocco’s rich history and modern life. Along the way, we enjoyed authentic Moroccan meals, refreshing mint tea, and moments of genuine connection with the people we met.

We have a few constructive suggestions that could make future trips even more comfortable. Guests would benefit from advance notice when a riad is located deep within the medina and requires a considerable walk with luggage. Assistance with carrying or transporting bags would be especially welcome. Where possible, outdoor sightseeing could also be scheduled for the cooler morning or late-afternoon hours to avoid the intense midday heat.

At the Roman ruins, our scheduled guide was unavailable when we arrived. The replacement guide was pleasant and welcoming, although he appeared understandably tired after leading several earlier groups. Ensuring the designated guide is ready on arrival would improve this part of the experience.

Overall, we were very happy with our journey and appreciated the care and organization provided by Original Travels Company. We returned home with beautiful memories and a deeper appreciation of Morocco’s culture and hospitality.

Thank you to the entire team—and especially Hamza—for making our first visit to Morocco so special!

Samuel & Helen

This was our first time going to Africa so we felt the need to work with a travel agency to ensure we had a good trip. Booking through kimkim was very easy and our local specialist, Maryem, was highly communicative from the beginning. From the moment we arrived in Morocco, everything was highly organized. Our local guide, Khalid, was extremely professional and knowledgeable about Morocco. He ensured we stayed on schedule and and kept us updated every step of the way. Our local guides were all great, especially Hakim in Fes. The hotels were all beautiful and every experience was interesting and unique. We had a wonderful trip and couldn't be happier we selected this option. 12/10 experience.

Hotel Reviews

Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

This riad was really beautiful. The wood carvings and decor were stunning. It was extremely quiet and very restful. The breakfast was insane.

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

This is a local hotel owned by a trio of brothers. The food at this hotel is NEXT LEVEL. This was by far the best food experience we had in all of Morocco.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

This is a luxury camp in the middle of the Sahara. We took camel rides to the camp. The service was wonderful and the experience was fantastic.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Le Calife

Fez Medina El Makhfia

This is a small boutique hotel that recently expanded to add extra rooms and a spa. The owners were so interesting and the service was fantastic. We really enjoyed our stay.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

The Marrakech Food Tour was fantastic. Every event and activity during the trip was really great, and this food tour was no exception. The tour guides were extremely well prepared, enthusiastic, and genuinely happy to help us, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

Hiking & Cultural Immersion in the Atlas Mountains

Boumalne Dades

The hiking and cultural immersion in the Atlas Mountains was an amazing experience. The hike included a lunch at our tour guide Khalid's family house, which was a unique and memorable part of the day. Khalid was fantastic, very knowledgeable and made the experience even better. However, I wish I had more detailed information upfront about the hike, like the intensity and distance, so I could have been better prepared. Overall, it was a fantastic and enriching experience.

Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

We had a lovely tour of Marrakech with a local guide. It was very informative and we learned a ton.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

This was probably the coolest experience of the trip. You take camels through the Sahara to your luxury tent camp. This was well organized and very beautiful.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Fes walking guided tour : No drive

Fes

Hakim was our local guide in Fes and he was extremely knowledgeable about the city. He navigated us though the medina and took us to all the interesting spots for crafts. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

From the planning segment with Sharon to the drop off to the airport Kim Kim was fabulous! They provided personalized attention to our small group tour of 3 and were able to accommodate all of our requests. Our tour manager Abdelhadi was available at all times to book restaurants, drive to specialized tours and was so friendly and personable he became like family at the end. We were only there 4 full days but packed a lot in thanks to Kim Kim Travel. Couldn’t recommend the and higher. 10 Stars from us!!

Hotel Reviews

The Original Camp

Traditional tent cabins were spacious and accommodating. They had a lovely pool, bar and night time show that was amazing!! Breakfast was the best we had in Marrakech! The camel ride to watch the sunset is a Must do!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Proximity to city but felt like you were out in the desert!

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Nesma Suites & SPA

Medina, Marrakech

Traditional Riad in the heart of the old city (Jewish quarter) with beautiful gardens and tastefully appointed. . Great location and personable staff. Lovely breakfast provided daily.

Authenticity & Character

Everything

Location

Very accessible to souks and restaurants

Staff

They were ALL so pleasant and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Afternoon Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Marrakech and made the tour entertaining!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Camel Trek to Desert Camp

Agafay

The sunset Camel ride was amazing and the dinner with the show was very entertaining. The man that did the fire show was incredible!!

Quality of Experience

Food

Breakfast!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Day Excursion to Ourika Valley

Morocco

The tour of Berber village and home was very special to get a glimpse of their culture. Lunch on the river was a treat!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

I had an excellent experience traveling around Morocco with Kim Kim! The entire trip was very well organized, and everything went smoothly from start to finish.
A special thanks to Hassan, who planned the trip so well and made sure everything was taken care of. Our driver and road tour guide, Mohammed, was fantastic, making the long drives comfortable, enjoyable, and stress-free.
The local tour guides, Sallam and Hakim, were also great and helped us learn more about Morocco’s history, culture, and traditions.
The accommodation and stays were good throughout the trip, and overall, everything was well arranged. From the planning to the transportation and guided tours, the entire experience was excellent.

Our 7 night adventure was a perfect immersion into the history and culture of Morocco. Majid gave us the best program to see and explore the old cities and experience the food. Zaid was an amazing driver and saw that we had smooth transitions. The individual guides in each city gave us local knowledge and took us to see the best places. Hakim, our guide in Fes, was amazing and our favorite. Ishmael, our guide in Marrakech, helped us explore the old market. We had a private dinner prepared by chef Madi. We loved our overnight in Agafay. Mohamed spent time telling us about life in the Sahara desert. And last was a perfect ending with a wonderful experience doing a traditional Hamam.
We totally recommend KumKim for a great Moroccan adventure.

Hamsa was a wonderful guide and I had a great time. I didn’t have very long but he made sure I got to enjoy the city, the Mosque, and we had an excellent late breakfast at a local restaurant. The hotel Majid arranged was really nice, comfortable and a wonderful breakfast buffet. I would highly recommend. Five stars all around and I will definitely be back for a longer tour of Morocco when I have more time. Two big thumbs up!!

Hotel Review

Hotel Club Val d'Anfa Casablanca

Casablanca

Excellent room with a view of the ocean, very comfortable with a wonderful breakfast buffet.

Authenticity & Character

The decoration and ambience was really beautiful

Location

On the ocean, beautiful

Staff

Very attentive and gracious

Cleanliness & Comfort

The bed is very comfortable and the room was spotless

Activity Review

Casablanca - Landmarks, Culture & Coastal Charm

Morocco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

An Unforgettable 10-Day Journey Through Morocco! 🇲🇦✨

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Original Travels Company during our 10-day trip to Morocco. From the very beginning, Hamza and the team made our journey smooth, comfortable, and truly unforgettable.

Original Travels did an outstanding job arranging our accommodations, transportation, authentic restaurants, sightseeing, and visits to Morocco’s most beautiful historic sites. Their professionalism, hospitality, and attention to detail made our trip stress-free and enjoyable.

We visited Casablanca, Marrakech, Aït Benhaddou, Fès, Meknès, Volubilis, Chefchaouen, and Rabat. Every destination was unique and beautiful, and we created memories that we will cherish forever.

Thank you, Original Travels Company, for making our Morocco adventure so special! 🇲🇦❤️

The trip was interesting. We enjoyed visiting Morocco and seeing the country. However, the extensive and lenghty driving between cities during the trip was not enjoyable. That was likely due to our own fault in not fully understanding the distances. For example, the 9 to 10 hour journey from Fes to Majourga and then into the desert was not good. Flight options would have been appreciated. Also, the car provided was not good enough. It was too old and uncomfortable. We also should have been aware of what constitutes a Riad. We enjoyed it as an experience but we would have preferred slightly better hotel options.

Nevertheless, the best part of the trip was our driver Samir. He made the trip worthwhile for us: he was humble, respectful and courteous. He was also very good driver and had a great attitude, a wonderful ambassador for your country. We highly recommend Samir and will mention him to our friends who wish to visit Morocco!

Hotel Reviews

Villa Des Orangers

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bed and sheets could be improved

Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds and pillows

Desert Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

Too touristy

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Better food!!!!

Karawan Riad

Fès

Beautiful Riad, but poor location and food. Enthusiastic service

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Fes to the Sahara via the Atlas (Camel Ride included)

Morocco

Quality of Experience

The driver Samir. Without him, would not have been worth the experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Samir was the bomb!! He was the best and made our trip good.

Transport

Car was not up to standard. Old and uncomfortable and rattled

Jamal was THE best guide I’ve ever had in all my years of traveling. If I were his managers I’d promote him in a heartbeat. He was more than just a guide, he was a great friend to all of us on our trip. He went above and beyond, faced difficult situations, and made sure we were satisfied each day of our trip.

The trip was overall good but I was a bit surprised we didn't have a guide on board but it would have worked out fine if our driver was able to communicate clearly to us. Unfortunately Mustafa couldn't communicate well with us and it frustrated not only us but him.

The hotels were generally fine with slight hiccups here and there. Hotel Mimona at Essaouira however should never be recommended, thankful Said rectified for us much to our relief.

The Riad in Fes and Boumalne Dades was exceptionally good. The staff were very helpful and kind. The dinner at Dar Rihanna was absolutely delectable and the experience was delightful.

Thanks for making the trip memorable and enjoyable.

Cheers
Annie

Just got back from an incredible trip to Morocco with my friends. Loved seeing all the beautiful colored textiles, ornate doors, and pottery in the souks. And of course loved eating amazing tagine and my favorite Bastilla. We enjoyed hiking in the Atlas mountains and riding donkeys, camels and horses all around Morocco. Our local specialist Siad was great and allowed us to make last minute changes and assist us in getting restaurant reservations. Thanks Siad for being so flexible. And we can't thank of driver enough- Soufiane. He was knowledgeable, accommodating, and just a great person. And he put up with 3 women whose luggage kept getting bigger and bigger! Many thanks for everyone for making this an incredible trip we will never forget.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Andalla Spa

Marrakech

Beautiful riad that was walking distance to all the souks. Staff was amazing-friendly, incredibly helpful and kind.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

So kind, helpful and went out of their way to help you with anything you needed.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were a little too hard.

THE ORION DOME AGAFAY MARRAKACH

Marrakech

Beautiful glamping in the desert- and best of all the domes have air conditioning.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery

Essaouira

Beautiful hotel, great location and great breakfast. Only complaint was I wish the rooms with ocean views were open. (they were under construction)

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Staff

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Activity Reviews

A Tranquil Hammam & Spa Experience

Morocco

This place was amazing. Had one of the best massages ever.

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Horseback Riding on the Beach of Essaouira

Essaouira

The stable was a bit rough looking and would not be easy to get to if you have mobility issues. We passed several nicer looking riding stables that would be a better fit for Kimkim's upscale service.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The Jardin Majorelle

Morocco

Pretty place to take pictures

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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A Day in the Imlil Valley

Marrakesh

Enjoyed hiking, LOVED the ride down on the donkeys, and enjoyed a nice Berber meal. My only comment is that I thought we were eating with the Berber family and would get to talk to them. We ate alone and only briefly saw the woman and child of the house. I think it would have been cooler to get to know the Berber family, learn about their day, life in the village, etc.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Essaouira on Foot: Medina, Harbour and Ramparts

Essaouira

Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about Essaouira and the history of Morocco. Loved learning all about the history of the country. (I believe his name was Hassan)

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

An Evening Food Walk in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Fun food tour. Biggest complaint is that we didn't realize that we were going to multiple places. We started at a roof top restaurant and had tagine and cous cous and all filled up thinking that was dinner. To our surprise we then went to multiple food vendors and we were stuffed so did not get to try the snails and missed out on other dishes. Wish they had warned us!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

This was our first experience with a pre-planned travel tour. My husband and I usually book our flights, our first and last hotel stays then figure out the rest of the trip as we go. When planning our Morocco trip, we quickly realized the type of trip we wanted to experience was more complex than we could handle on our own. After reading other kimkim travelers reviews of their own Morocco trip, we felt like this was the best travel solution. We recently returned home and could not be happier with how the trip turned out. Starting with the planning sessions with Hakim, who listened to our travel desires, answered all our questions and provided an itinerary we were thrilled to complete. When we decided to change things up, Hakim was accommodating and offered suggestions when we asked. Thank you Hakim for all your travel planning help.

When it came time to leave for Casablanca, we hit some trouble. Royal Air Maroc (who we booked directly), cancelled our flight, two days in a row. We were devastated. This meant our 12 day trip was down to 10. Unfortunately for us, our arrival was on a weekend when kimkim's general office is closed. We needed to alert our driver that we would not be there to meet him in Casablanca as scheduled. I was able to get a hold of Yassine at their emergency number and he was extremely helpful in updating our itinerary and driver. If you find yourself in a similar situation, do not try to call the emergency number from outside the country. Just text through WhatsApp. That was the best way to get in contact with the emergency line and provide screenshots of our updated flight information. When we finally arrived in Casablanca we met our driver Mohammed who drove through the night to get us to Meknes, so we wouldn't miss anymore of our planned itinerary. I cannot say enough great things about Mohammed. He was so kind to us our entire trip. Not only was he an excellent safe driver, he was a second tour guide. Pointing out special vistas along the way and telling us about the different towns we drove through. We had fun easy conversations and he answered our numerous questions with ease. He absolutely added more value to our trip, then just his driving skills.

The tour guides we had scheduled in different cities were knowledgeable about the locations they led us through. Especially Hassan in Fes. He loves his home city and it shows. He toured us around with pride in his heart sharing all his favorite places. As it was a private tour with just us three, we were able to enter small businesses like the UNESCO weaving shop with a 12 pedal loom and see their craft up close. You would never get that opportunity with a large group tour. I absolutely recommend booking private walking tours of the cities you are most interested in experiencing from a local perspective.

Our second favorite experience was the desert camp in Erg Cheggaga. Hamzil our driver was fantastic. He navigated his way from M'Hamid to our desert camp easily even though there are no roads in the Sahara. We had a delicious dinner at camp and were treated to drumming and music around the campfire. It was a magical experience we will treasure forever. Overall I would definitely book with kimkim again, not just for Morocco, but for any country where I plan on visiting multiple cities, and need a driver because travel by train is not available.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Azoulay

Marrakech

Riad Chay

Ouarzazate

Le Sand Luxury Desert Camp

Zagora

La Rose du Desert

Erfoud

Riad Zidania

Meknes

Kaan Casablanca

Casablanca

Riad Chbanate

Essaouira

A gorgeous boutique hotel, just a few blocks from the beach and the marina. The staff was very welcoming and the food was delicious.

Riad El Yacout

Fès

Absolutely beautiful hotel with a warm attentive staff. Definitely have dinner here one night. The food was delicious and the service impeccable.

Activity Reviews

Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

Come hungry. By the end of the tour we could barely eat another bite. It was a great mix of savory and sweet snacks. Our guide was fun and very knowledgeable.

Guided Tour of Volubilis

Morocco

Camel Trek in Cheggaga Dunes

Zagora

Private Transfer from Marrakech to Enchanting Essaouira

Morocco

Guided Tour of Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Seeing this iconic location featured in so many movies and shows we love was a must for us. But I don't think the tour guide provided as much insight as we received on our other tours.

Ait Benhaddou, Tizi-n-Tichka Pass over the High Atlas, Marrakech

Morocco

Seeing Ait Benhaddou, featured in so many movies and shows we love was a must for us. But I don't think the tour guide provided as much insight as we received on our other tours.

Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

Thank you Hassan for a wonderful guided tour of your home city. Fes was one of our favorite stops on this tour.

Mohammed was great at crafting our perfect itinerary that packed in everything we wanted to do in Morocco. His tailored approached helped us find great accommodations and activities across the country.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Atrium & Spa

Marrakesh

Really nice hotel room and attentive staff. Rooftop view was a great place to relax during the evening hours.

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Nice room with a great view with a balcony. The restaurant was very nice as well. Small issues with the room but were addressed by staff.

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Highlight of the trip. Incredible staff with good food and great music night with other guests from around the world. You will feel the connection to the Sahara in very nice accommodations.

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Riad Semlalia

Fès

Great staff and delicious breakfast. Beautiful courtyard. No showerhead so you must either take a bath or squat to use a shower wand.

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No showerhead, must squat in shower to clean yourself

Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

Clean rooms and helpful staff. Small breakfast. Cozy rooms.

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Riad Kalaa

Rabat

One of the better hotels we stayed at. In the heart of the Medina near great restaurants. Clean room and helpful staff.

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Activity Reviews

An Evening Food Walk in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Great guide where we got to experience interesting local foods. Would have been better to do earlier in the trip to see what was out there.

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A Traditional Moroccan Hammam.

Morocco

Unique local spa experience. Not like massages back home. Clay baths, scrubbing, and a massage.

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Quad Biking the Erg Chebbi Dunes

Merzouga

Adrenalin blast! Great fun to drive across the dunes. Once in a lifetime experience.

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Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes.

Morocco

An unexpected highlight of the trip. This was added to our itinerary without me giving it much of a thought at all. It turned out to be a highlight of the trip. This was the single best guide I have ever had on any trip I’ve been to. Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Wish I could have spent more time in volubilis!

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Best guide ever!

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

We got to see the beautiful culture and sites of the city. Our guide took us to the highlights and avoided areas we didn’t want to go to so we could maximize our time to fit in what we wanted to do.

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Over the Atlas to Marrakech

Morocco

Very cool to see where some of Hollywood’s most famous movies were filmed. The ancient Kasbah was beautiful and a familiar movie set as well.

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Merzouga to Boumalne Dades

Morocco

Great experience visiting the carpet co-op and seeing how different tribes have unique ways of creating their rugs.

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A Nomad Family and the Music of the Desert

Merzouga

Very unique opportunity to meet local Berber families. We got a tour of the Sahara desert and saw local villages.

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Fes to the Sahara via the Atlas (Camel Ride included)

Morocco

Drive to the Sahara. Fairly uneventful. Sadly got food poisoning at the restaurant I stopped at but other than that good times.

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Incredible tour of the Medina where we got to see the highlights along with eating great food. Our guide was very informative and helped answer all questions we had.

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Chefchaouen: A Guided Walk

Chefchaouen

Our guide did not show up on time. After waiting 20 minutes we contacted our agent and decided to walk the town ourselves. Eventually the guide made an excuse and showed up to our hotel an hour later. When we returned it was time to depart but he wanted to start the tour which we declined.

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Our driver was great

Casablanca Arrival and the Drive to Rabat

Morocco

Very cool to experience the only mosque in Morocco. Great introduction to the country.

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We recently returned from an unforgettable two-week journey through Morocco with Morocco Immersions, and we came home with so many wonderful memories.
Nihad worked with us to create an itinerary that allowed us to experience so many different sides of Morocco—from Rabat and Fes to the Sahara Desert, the Dades Valley, Marrakech and Essaouira. We really appreciated the ability to personalize our trip and make adjustments so that the itinerary reflected what was most important to us.
A very special thank you goes to our driver, Rachid, who was with us throughout our journey. After spending nearly two weeks traveling together, Rachid became much more than simply our driver. He was kind, patient, dependable and always looking out for us. There were some very long driving days, yet he always made us feel comfortable and safe and never made us feel rushed. He answered our many questions, helped us along the way and shared pieces of everyday Moroccan life that we would never have experienced traveling on our own.
Some of our favorite memories happened along those drives—the changing landscapes, seeing the monkeys in the cedar forest, little stops along the way, conversations and even the music in the car. Those moments became part of the experience itself.
And what an experience it was! Walking through beautiful Fes, riding camels across the Sahara at sunset and spending the night in the desert, traveling through the mountains and valleys, cooking and sharing a meal with a local family, experiencing the energy of Marrakech, and ending our journey by the ocean in Essaouira. Morocco gave us so many moments we will never forget.
What we appreciated most was that this trip allowed us to experience more than just the sights. We learned about Morocco's history and culture, met wonderful people and had opportunities to experience everyday life and traditions along the way.
Thank you, Nihad, for putting together such a memorable journey, and a very heartfelt thank you to Rachid for taking such good care of us from beginning to end. Saying goodbye after traveling together for nearly two weeks was bittersweet.
Morocco is a beautiful and fascinating country, and we are very grateful to Morocco Immersions for helping us experience it. We returned home with wonderful stories, beautiful memories and a much deeper appreciation for Morocco and its people.

Hotel Reviews

Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura

Marrakech

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Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

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Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Riad Merzouga Dunes

Merzouga

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Palais Faraj Suites & Spa

Fès

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I’m

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DAR AL MIRAAJ

Rabat

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Rabat to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes

Morocco

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Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat

Morocco

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Morning Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

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Day Excursion to Essaouira

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Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

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Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

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Exploration of the Desert Region

Merzouga

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Fes to Merzouga via Azrou and Midelt

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

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