Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

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

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

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

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

Hotel Reviews

Orient Desert Camp

Merzouga

Hôtel Palm Dades

Boumalne Dadès

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Activity Review

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Activity Reviews

Visit Majorelle Gardens

Morocco

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

Marrakesh

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

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Boumalne Dades to Marrakech via Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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

Morocco

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ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga

Merzouga

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Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi (Free of Charge)

Merzouga

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Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures

Merzouga

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Fes to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Midelt & Erfoud

Morocco

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Dine with a Local Family

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

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

Morocco

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Casablanca to the Blue City With a Stop in Rabat

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide

Morocco

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

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

Hotel Reviews

Riad Bayti

Marrakech

Very unique and quaint!

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Hôtel Palm Dades

Boumalne Dadès

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

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Orient Desert Camp

Merzouga

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

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

Riad Ghita

Fes

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Dar MD

Chefchaouen

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

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Reduced score a bit due to the smell in the bathroom

Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

Very good breakfast, good location

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Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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

Morocco

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

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Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges

Morocco

The drive takes one through rugged and spectacular countryside!

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ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga

Merzouga

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

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Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi (Free of Charge)

Merzouga

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

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Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures

Merzouga

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

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Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

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

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Food at the desert camp was great. We bought a couple of Moroccan wines on the way in. The camp had bottle openers. Nothing like some wine sitting out under the star studded clear desert sky in the cold!

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

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

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

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Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

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

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From Coast to Mountains: Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

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

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Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide

Morocco

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

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

Hotel Reviews

Riad al Rimal

Marrakech

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

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hard to get to but worth it

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the best staff of anywhere we stayed

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Inara Desert Camp

Marrakech

the food was incredible

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Kasbah Bab Ourika

Imlil

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

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

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one of the best meals we ate

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Hiking in and around Imlil

Imlil

Omar was so informative and kind

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lunch with Berber family was delicious

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our guide was wonderful

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

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

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

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

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Jadali

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Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

Fès

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

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

quite a experience! loved it

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it was a awesome experience

Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

What a hidden gem! super cute

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very cute hidden gem, better than expected

La Mamounia

Marrakech

Stunning !

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Outstanding in every way

Activity Reviews

A Relaxing Hammam Experience: The Art of Moroccan Wellness

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

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ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga

Merzouga

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

Morocco

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

Morocco

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Private Transfer from Marrakech to Skoura via Ait Benhaddou & Ouarzazate

Morocco

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Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

very knowledgeable tour guide Sohail, he was great and accommodating

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Marrakech

Morocco

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Visit Majorelle Gardens

Morocco

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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

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

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

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

We just returned from our 7-day Morocco trip. We had a wonderful time. All of the arrangements went very smoothly despite a short-notice reschedule of a couple excursions due to weather disruptions, which is an absolute credit to KimKim and the supporting tour companies (especially Original Travels). Our driver, Hamza, was incredibly punctual and got us everywhere we needed to be and expertly navigated us through the pure chaos that is Moroccan traffic. The hotels and Riads we stayed in were comfortable and accommodating.

Our individual tour guides were each friendly and took us through the locales while giving a rich history of the sites. The guides for the Roman ruins at Volubilis and Fez Medina were standouts and the hot air balloon ride was the absolute highlight of the trip. Our trek into the Imlil Valley was a lovely way to end the trip and the food served by the Berber family that was kind enough to host us was delicious, enhanced further by the wonderful view of the valley from their home.

The one area that could have been better (maybe) was in the planning stage. Our itinerary necessitated fairly long drives on many of the days and it might have been helpful for KimKim to have provided more recommendations within the itinerary to perhaps minimize that further. That said, the itinerary checked off a large swath of the experiences we wanted to have in the relatively short duration of the trip, so it may have been the best one for us. Regardless, the countryside was quite beautiful and our driver Hamza made the journey comfortable.

Thank you again for the wonderful experience!

Hotel Review

Riad Bayti

Marrakech

Don't let the location fool you! Despite its specific location on what felt to be a very deserted alley, further complicated by Apple Maps' inaccuracy on how to get to it (Google Maps knows the correct location and will get you there, so use it instead), it was a very comfortable stay and very central to the heart of Marrakech. It made for a great home base from which to explore the market and maze of alleyways. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating!

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Activity Reviews

Day Trip to Imlil Valley: High Atlas Mountains Adventure & Lunch with a Berber Family

Marrakesh

A lovely little hike to a waterfall and then onward (upward) to the village for a delicious lunch overlooking the valley, offering yet another taste of the variety of terrain and culture that Morocco offers (especially in late December...solid Tibetan vibes at play). The one element that didn't quite meet our expectation, though not specifically a negative, was that we didn't actually each lunch with anyone from the family hosting it. The food was very delicious and the setting on the house terrace was comfortable with fantastic views, but we were a little bummed to not have the opportunity to talk more with the family hosting us. Nonetheless, it was still a very positive experience!

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

Morocco

The Roman ruins at Volubilis were an absolute highlight of the trip. Our guide was excellent and provided a colorful history of the site.

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Our driver Abdellatif (Abdul) was exceptional - a wonderful resource and super flexible. We would not have enjoyed the trip nearly as much without his knowledge and skills. A huge asset! During our trip, we visited much of the country -rural areas as well as cities and the desert. Given the time of year, I do wish we had a bit more information about accommodations prior to arrival. A couple of the riads were very cold and we may have opted to stay outisde the medina in a few instances. In country communication with the KimKim representative was challenging at times - missed calls, lack of understanding. We figured it out but it was not seamless. Local guides were always courteous and friendly. A couple of negatives about tours: in several instances we stopped at specific merchants where we felt pressure to purchase their wares; the food tour in Marrakesh had several sketchy 'stops.' If foreigners are on a food tour, the stops should be vetted ahead of time for cleanliness standards. Lastly, on the night before our early flight, I would have preferred to stay in a hotel outside the medina. We spent the majority of our last day traveling to Marrakesh and transferring ourselves to the riad due to the city congestion. In general, Morocco is a fabulous country with very warm and welcoming people.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Chergui

Marrakech

Friendly staff. Chilly rooms in winter; would probably be nice in the heat of summer. Steep, narrow steps to rooms. Center courtyad with pool. Traditional family-style breakfast. Rooms are dimly lit with limited outlets - so you can charge your phone or have the light on.

Authenticity & Character

Traditional riad.

Location

Good location for exploring the medina.

Staff

Friendly efficient staff.

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Rooms were clean but very chilly.

Dar El Kébira

Rabat

Riad was clean and staff friendly. Challenging to find this riad in the Medina. Long walk for those with mobility issues. Narrow, steep steps for breakfast (served on roof terrace).

Authenticity & Character

Traditional breakfast

Location

Located deep in the medina; challenging to find.

Staff

Friendly, helpful staff.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean rooms.

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

Beautiful, large riad. Exceptional grounds and attentive staff. We enjoyed massages in the spa. Dinner buffet was tasty and a wide variety of items. Bar served alcohol and was a cozy spot to hang out. Wish we had another night to fully experience this riad!

Authenticity & Character

Very large; felt more like a hotel.

Location

Located near the desert. Need transportation to explore anything outside the hotel.

Staff

Friendly, attentive staff.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean, rooms were warm.

Riad El Yacout

Fès

Fabulous staff; very clean. Rooms are nice sized. Excellent traditional Moroccan breakfast. We had dinner there one evening and it was also very tasty. Larger riad so the feel is more like a hotel. Laundry service available and always a staff member to help if you need something.

Authenticity & Character

Center courtyard (enclosed). Dinner and breakfast served here.

Location

Great location in the Medina.

Staff

Incredible friendly, super attentive and kind.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean, large rooms.

Riad Azzar

Marrakesh

Positives: Very clean. High quality linens and towels. Rooftop with chaise lounges for enjoying the sun. Very friendly staff. We departed before breakfast so no comment on food. Negatives: Rooms were very cold. We arrived for check-in at 2 pm and hoped to have dinner at the riad. Lots of advertisement on the riad site about their delicious dinners. We were informed that the request for dinner must be made 'earlier.' I would suggest that be communicated to guests before their arrival. Also, the rooms all had the faint scent of dirty water - perhaps how the linens are washed or maybe just dampness?

Authenticity & Character

Small riad (6 rooms); nice center pool/courtyard.

Location

Located in the medina.

Staff

Very friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean.

Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

Really fun overnight experience! Fireside entertainment after dinner was super fun. Dinner served family style - mix of Moroccan foods. Tents were warm and comfortable, despite the cold. Hot water was inconsistent, but for one night it was do-able. Camel trek to camp was a unique experience!

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Super friendly, fun and attentive!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sheets a bit sandy but it is the desert!

Activity Reviews

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

Morocco

Long travel day but with several stops. Interesting to see the varied geography.

Transfer from Rabat to Marrakech

Morocco

Abdul is an excellent driver.

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Afternoon Guided Tour in Rabat

Morocco

Our guide was super friendly with a great sense of humor. We enjoyed seeing the majority of sites around the city - palace, kasbah, mausoleum, historical tidbits. A nice change from walking through medinas.

Quality of Experience

Great guide, interesting & varied sites around Rabat.

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Transport

Abdul is amazing!

Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

Really interesting tour of Fes - artisans, weaving demonstration, tannery and sites within the medina.

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Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Good tour of Marrakech highlights. We definitely felt pressure to purchase from the shops our guide visited.

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Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

This evening tour was a lot of fun to see the medina/market in the evening. Many stops on this tour so go hungry! My one concern is that the stops need to be vetted for health practices. 2/4 in our party experienced serious stomach issues following this tour. There were a couple of stops with very sketchy food preparation standards. The visit to the spice shop was excellent. We really enjoyed learning about the various spices and uses.

Quality of Experience

Better vetting of the stops -street food is always questionable for foreigners but please select options with some level of health practices in food preparation.

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Day Trip to Meknes & the Roman Ruins of Volubilis

Fes

This was a highlight of our trip - Volubilis is an amazing site. Despite poor weather (cold and rainy), it was an incredible place to visit. The guides at Volubilis and Meknes were both wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed this day. Having visited Roman ruin sites throughout the world, the level of intact mosaics was exceptional.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Great guides in both Volubilis and Meknes

Transport

Abdul is amazing!

Our city guides Sayed and Hicham were excellent and our driver Mo was top notch and such a trooper despite weather issues that created challenging driving conditions and that added significant travel times to our trip. We did feel like some of the tour stops felt as if they were designed to get us to buy things from specific vendors. It would have been preferable for us to identify items we were interested in and/or to request this service.

Hotel Reviews

Riad La Croix Berbère

Marrakech

Nice rooms and welcoming staff, particularly the younger man on the night staff - he was friendly and helpful.

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Excellent location in the old city center

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Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

Michelle and her team were great. The Kasbah was lovely. I wish we were able to go when there was warmer weather so that we could enjoy the courtyard more.

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Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Gorgeous setting and we stayed warm despite the cold.

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Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

This Riad was lovely and the Riad staff was amazing. Great breakfast options as well. We really enjoyed our stay here.

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Activity Reviews

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

Morocco

Due to road closures in the middle Atlas mountains, we had to take an alternative route to get to Merzouga which added four hours to our already long drive, so we were late to arrive and had to take a truck into the camp. Our driver Mo was amazing during the bad weather and the additional delays. The staff at the desert camp arranged for us to have the camel ride experience in the morning as we went to see the sunrise and helped us set up a quad bike/atv experience in the dunes, which was a lot of fun. The desert camp itself is beautiful and I would highly recommend.

Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

The drive was pretty and we enjoyed the Gorge but we did not enjoy the walking tour beforehand. The tour guide was really nice but there wasn't much to see and it really felt like we walked through a crumbling town to get to a place to sell us rugs. But also wanted another opportunity to talk about how great our driver Mo was.

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Our guide was excellent. We felt a little pressured at the mosaic cooperative, although their process was interesting and the products were cool and they said you didn't have to buy anything, we felt somewhat like we needed to and that we weren't prepared to have a good idea what any of the items should cost.

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Hicham was a great guide who shared a lot of interesting information about the history of Morocco and Marrakech.

Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

Nawal was a wonderful host and teacher. It was delightful to be invited into her home and all of the food items were delicious.

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Nawal, her daughter and our driver Ahmed was also great.

We love Farrid our driver!

Our trip was simply amazing. Our driver Ziad was an absolute gem and extremely flexible. The highlights of our trip were definitely the tour of the Fes Medina and the camel ride to our luxury camp in the desert. Once in a lifetime experience. Our riads/ hotels were perfect for us and the trip was so smooth, no issues at all. Highly recommend Majid and our itinerary for any first timers to Morocco wanting the highlights!

Hotel Reviews

Savoy Le Grand Hotel

Marrakech

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Dar Lys - Luxury Riad & Spa

Fes

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Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

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Loop

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Activity Reviews

Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

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Guided Tour of Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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

Morocco

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From Merzouga Desert to Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

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Transfer to Merzouga: Middle Atlas Mountains to the Sahara

Morocco

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Guided Food Tour

Morocco

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Fes walking guided tour : No drive

Fes

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Guided Tour of Volubilis

Morocco

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Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Rabat

Rabat

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Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fez ( 3 Hour Drive).

Morocco

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Casablanca – Rabat ( 1 Hour Drive).*Driving Times Don’t Include The Various Stops Along The Way

Morocco

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Our Driver Karim and Original Travels truly deserves 5 star rating.. It was an amazing experience with Karim and my family wouldn't have enjoyed Morocco like we did without Karim. Karim spoke English very well. Karim was very knowledgeable about various topics starting from religion, history, politics and even economics. Karim was a very good driver and we wouldn't have completed the entire circle (starting from Casablanca --> Fez --> Merzuga --> Marrakech) in 4 days without Karim. And yet, We spent proper time in every city. Karim was always available on time in the morning. Karim stopped wherever we requested him. We had two adult college attending boys and they enjoyed the trip too.

Karim helped to buy additional excursions (be it ATV, Jardin Majorelle or Chellah ruins in Rabat). There were no complaints if we added a stop. Karim was very friendly and playful.. He made the environment lively. He made a good recommendations about food. He was very practical and kept us informed when roads were blocked due to snow while going from Fez to Merzuga.. Almost every day we skipped lunch so did he - just to accomodate our hectic routine and to ensure that we get Sahara desert on time (for camel ride) or Ouarzazate on time (for Atlas Studio). It was an amazing trip and everything went perfect only because we were in good hands of Karim.

Karim was berber and shared a lot about Berber community. He respected our wishes in car too (when my son wanted to study or sleep). There were no surprises by Original travels or Kimkim either.. Everything was booked as requested. I would definitely recommend Original Travels and even ask for Karim if you can!

Hotel Reviews

Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura

Marrakech

Overall good hotel but there was no vegetarian food on premises.. when we ordered food by Glovo (similar to Uber in USA) app, hotel staff did not allow us to take food with us - we were told that we were prohibited.. that was awkward!

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Le Berbere Palace

Ouarzazate

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There were flying bugs as the outside door did not properly close

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

Excellent food.. The best vegan and vegetarian options..

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very good - we didn't expect this in desert

Palais Medina & Spa

Fès

Authenticity & Character

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Next to Mall - a perfect spot for spending evening

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Activity Reviews

Casablanca to Fez Passing via Rabat

Morocco

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Drive from Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Aït Ben Haddou

Morocco

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Fes to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Midelt & Erfoud

Morocco

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We planned a quick trip to Morocco and really wanted a memorable experience of Sahara. We approached KimKim and they planned our itinerary and executed it beyond perfection. During the trip we needed to make a change and the team actioned it within minutes. Absolutely LOVED our visit. Accommodations were carefully chosen, hospitality amazing, food delicious and we can never forget Soufine, our driver for the trip who took a great care of my family. Our drive from Marrakech to Merzouga was very comfortable. First stay at La Berbere Palace where we enjoyed a restful evening. We loved our stay at Riad Villa Amood in Sahara before heading to the camp site Riad Madu Luxury. The food at Amood was Spanish fusion and exceptional. The ATV buggy tours organized at Sahara Buggy was a lot of fun and Mohammed our guide took us through amazing dunes and views. We had fun at the camp with berbere music and warm food and dune treks. The people very very friendly. And eventually ending our drive to Fez. Soufine stopped at great locations, tea and coffee and food options.
Thank you Yassine (KimKim), Hatim (local organizer), Soufine and the whole group.

I just finished a remarkable trip to Morocco during Christmas week. Hakim put together a solid itinerary, long in sightseeing and relatively short in shopping, as I had requested, and the result was a memorable and very special time.

My driver, Taha, was with me all week, and made me feel safe whether we were traversing rain, snow or sunshine. Additionally, he chose good, clean places for us to stop enroute.

Of special significance was the desert camp and camel ride on Christmas Eve. That sunset and the camp atmosphere, is something I will not soon forget.

I must also add that my flight into Morocco was delayed for about 11 hours, and during that whole time, the company hung with me and made sure I understood that they were there for me. Their actions were incredibly reassuring, and in the end, all worked out well.

I can recommend the services of Hak and the company without reservation.

Hotel Reviews

Caravane

Ouarzazate

Out of town, which also meant away from the tourist clutter.

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Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

Awesome experience! Fabulous!

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Riad la Perle de la Médina

Fès

Noisy, cold, too many stairs. Staff impossible to find. Bathroom tiny and no place to put things. No luggage rack, no hooks, no window.

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Riad Twilight

Marrakesh

A lovely riad. However, it is located in a dark corner of the soul and as a woman traveling alone, I felt I needed an escort Everytime o came or went.

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A decent map to find it!

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Activity Reviews

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

Morocco

Despite some scheduling confusion, the drive through Rissani, Midelt, and the Atlas Mountains was scenic and showed the vast and diverse landscapes of Morocco.

Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

The guided tour in Fes was good, though it leaned a bit more towards shopping than I was expecting. Despite this, walking through the medieval city was fascinating, and the guide managed to navigate through the often-crowded medina. It was a solid cultural experience overall.

Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

The guided tour in Marrakech was fantastic. The city itself is medieval and vibrant, offering a wealth of history to explore. The guide was knowledgeable and provided a great introduction to the culture and sights. Walking through the Medina was particularly enjoyable, though it was quite crowded due to the holiday week.

Camel Trek to your Camp

Merzouga

Our guide, Hicham, and driver, Hicham, did a very good job of getting us to the desert despite a blizzard going over the mountains!

Between 2025 December 8th and December 13th, we visited Morocco. During the trip Planning process Majid was very helpful to create a route through the imperial cities of Morocco that fitted our schedule and preferences. The experience of the trip was fantastic. We created amazing memories about Morocco, we were fascinated by their vast culture, their gentle and welcoming people and their astonishing and beautiful cities. Everything runs perfectly. Ismael, our driver during the whole trip, treated us as an old good friend, he filled us up with engaging talks, recommendations about food, curios facts etc. We always felt secure and comfortable. The guides in the different cities were friendly, they looked to us highly prepared for their job, they made it with grace and engaged to communicate the main highlights of each city, building or Medina in order to create an unforgettable experience. The stay on the Riad helps us to make our travel experience closer to Moroccan Culture. We loved it. Finally, we’d like to thank Majid and his team and recommend them to plan your trip to Morocco. Last cue, the weather at this time of the year is fantastic.

Our bucket list trip to Morocco ranks as one of our best vacations ever,
thanks in large part to kimkim’s impeccable planning and attention to detail.
After choosing kimkim from a wide field based on their highly favorable
reviews and reasonable rates, we exchanged several messages that
culminated in a Zoom call to discuss our interests and personalize our
travel plans. Our expert travel consultants Maryem and Habiba drafted and
then modified our Imperial City tour several times to meet our specific
desires. The entire trip went off smoothly, starting from our pickup at the
airport to the dropoff at our final hotel nine days later. Our driver Omar
exceeded our expectations. We spent a week with him traversing Morocco
and parted as good friends by the trip’s end. Omar was an excellent guide,
as well as an experienced driver. He was very knowledgeable about the
history of his country and great at taking us to many of the under-the-radar
spots that were not overrun with tour buses. Omar was very polite and
gracious and attentive to our needs. He is a great conversationalist but
would also allow us quiet time to relax and nap, as we spent many hours in
the van with him. The hotels we stayed in were top end, some oozing old
world-charm and others worthy of a spread in Architectural Digest. Our
local guides in Fes, Rabat, and Marrakech provided excellent insider tours
both within and outside of Morocco’s ancient medinas.

It is a genuine pleasure to review our Kim Kim experience in Morocco. We worked directly with Sharon of Immersion Travel whose choice of our guide, Omar, could not have been a more fortuitous choice.

From the moment we saw Omar’s smiling face to the moment we were dropped off for our return flight, Omar’s professional attitude and friendly vibes were a delight to behold. What a gem!

Our first day there was also very successfully managed by our capable city guide, Hameed, who was kind enough to navigate a rainy day throughout the winding Medina alleyways. He was patient with all our interests and allowed for an impromptu lamb barbecue lunch to beat the band. We were satiated and satisfied at day’s end for sure.

Once acclimated, on Wednesday, we toured Marrakesh’s Majorelle and Anima Gardens with Omar ably driving us. On Thursday, we enjoyed a real treat as we grocery shopped and cooked in a traditional Moroccan home. Narwal was a welcoming hostess/chef as she knowingly picked out produce and showed us how to prepare our delicious lunch. Even her daughters participated with the youngest delightfully suggesting we wear the traditional Kaftan. “Dressing up” truly enhanced our delicious tagine chicken lunch accompanied by vegetables, homemade bread and mandarin oranges for dessert. The spicy cooking lessons we learnt will certainly enhance our meals back home.

Omar’s guidance throughout our final days lead us to experience a majestic camel ride that included a wonderful evening meal along with musical performances. The sunset could not have been more beautiful as golden light bounced off the dunes. Remarkable pictures taken by our happy guide will be forever memories.

The final day of our stay was an outdoor adventure as we drove into the Orika Valley. We were stunned by the beauty there as a recent snowfall had dusted the mountains and water gushed through the main river. Omar was kind enough to arrange for our hiking guide, Mohammed, to take us up a mountainside to see a stunningly raging waterfall. Although the terrain got step and slippery, Mohammed’s steady hand was like an angel. His expertise was certainly what kept me balanced as some of the rocky paths appeared too dangerous to pass. An achievement to have accomplished and worthy of our delicious riverbank lunch afterwards.

If Morocco’s Berber culture could be reflected in one person it would be in our guide, Omar. Friendly and available for any question or concern (even brought an extra jacket for hiking) we could not have been luckier to have his extensive guidance on this first time experience. Shout out to Hameed as well.

Kudos to everyone at Kim Kim and Immersion travel. Morocco was an adventure we will not soon forget!