Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

We had a fantastic and memorable time celebrating our anniversary on a week-long trip to Morocco, all thanks to KimKim Travel! This was our second time booking with KimKim, and the experience exceeded our expectations. Maryem, our coordinator, was exceptional—always responsive and attentive to our needs, tailoring our itinerary perfectly to match our preferences.

Our Marrakech walking tour with Amnay was a delight; he was knowledgeable, engaging, and friendly, making the vibrant city come alive for us. The trip to the breathtaking Ourika Valley was another highlight, offering stunning views and an unforgettable stay at the serene Inara Desert Camp.

The true gem of our journey, however, was Essaouira. The peaceful, picturesque atmosphere of this coastal city provided the perfect ending to our trip, leaving us thoroughly enchanted. Our guide, Hicham, was also outstanding—friendly, professional, and an excellent companion throughout the experience.

We couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate our anniversary. Thank you, KimKim Travel and Morocco Immersion Tours, for helping us create such incredible memories!

Hotel Reviews

Villa Beldi

Essaouira

Our stay at Villa Beldi Essaouira was absolutely fantastic. Located just outside the medina, the peaceful setting adds to its charm, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle. The lush garden and inviting pool area are perfect for relaxing, and we often found ourselves tempted to spend the entire day by the pool. Our room was spacious, spotless, and tastefully decorated, with a comfortable bed, soft pillows, and excellent WiFi connectivity. Breakfast was a daily highlight, especially the delicious crepes and amlou, which we eagerly looked forward to each morning. The staff were friendly, attentive, and always ready to assist. Overall, Villa Beldi provided a serene and memorable stay, and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Essaouira!

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Inara Desert Camp

Marrakech

From the moment we arrived at this stunning desert camp, we knew we were in for a treat. It was our first time staying in a desert camp, and we only wished we had booked more than one night! The tents were spacious, beautifully decorated, and equipped with all the amenities of a standard hotel room. The bed and pillows were incredibly comfortable, and air conditioning in the tents added to the comfort. The staff were friendly and attentive, making us feel truly welcome. While the WiFi connection in our tent was spotty, we had no trouble connecting in other parts of the camp. Dinner was a delightful three-course meal, and the evening concluded with mesmerizing stargazing—a highlight of the experience. Overall, it was an unforgettable stay, and we can’t wait to return for another magical night in the desert.

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Riad al Rimal

Marrakech

A charming riad nestled in the heart of the medina, just minutes from Jemaa El Fnaa Market and key monuments. The staff were pleasant and respectful. While the room was clean, it felt smaller than expected, with a comfortable bed but hard pillows. Breakfast was typical Moroccan fare—decent. The rooftop, however, was a peaceful morning retreat, complete with a jacuzzi we unfortunately didn’t get to try.

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Activity Reviews

Afternoon Exploration of Essaouira

Essaouira

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Agafay to Essaouira

Morocco

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Camel Trek to Desert Camp

Agafay

This was such a fun experience! Our camels were well cared for, and the guides were very gentle with them. We took loads of pictures and enjoyed a bumpy ride with stunning views of the desert as we approached our desert camp.

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Explore Ourika Valley

Ourika

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our tour guide, Amnay, was very patient and knowledgeable. He educated us on the history, culture, and traditions of the Moroccan people. He spent more time than allotted with us, especially in the souks, and made sure that we got everything we needed.

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Most of the trip was wonderful. Our driver Ayoub was amazing. A friend by end of the trip. Our Fes guide Sharif was also very knowledgeable, as was Siad in Marrakesh. We enjoyed and learned from them both.

However the accommodations were mostly unacceptable. Our first one in Chefchaouen was good, but Fes and Marrakesh were very disappointing. My thoughts? Deluxe hotels were indeed selected, yet our rooms appeared to be the worst available at both locations, Fes and Marrakesh. We peaked in to other rooms to see what they were like and they were so much nicer. We felt exploited. After spending so much money to go deluxe, and then be given 2nd rate rooms, was a slap in the face. Our room in Fes even had someone’s sheets on the bed. When we pulled down the bed to go to sleep, hair was all over the sheets the sheets, and some stains to boot. It took an hour to get someone up to change them which ended up being a waiter and desk girl…not their jobs. The shower door didn’t close, and the toilet wasn’t bolted to the floor so teetered when used. I do not consider this deluxe accommodations. It seems there are so many parts to KimKim getting pieces of the pie, that the intermediary people take advantage of us vacationers by selecting cheap rooms so they can pocket more profit.

Hotel Reviews

Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

Good place to stop on the way from airport. Room was okay. A nice dinner buffet.

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Palais Sebban

Marrakech

Beautiful riad, well situated, fabulous staff and restaurant. Our room was one of the least comfortable, very awkward layout, with steep stairs going from front door (after climbing about 3 flights already) down to the actual room. It did have two wonderful terraces, but the room was strange, with a shower and sink opened up into the bedroom, and a tiny bathroom cabinet. It was very narrow, like a wide corridor. Friday nights are enchanting with a trio of musicians and a belly dancer, plus unique meals served just that night. I was sick so the staff prepared a concoction every night of honey and lemon and ginger to help me sleep.

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Riad Salam Fes

Fes

Pros: Very nice staff and beautiful ajoining Riads, and rooms when I peeked into other rooms. Very good location. Con’s: Dirty room. Hair on sheets when we pulled bed down to get into, plus some stains. Shower door that didn’t close. Toilet not well bolted to floor. We were given the cheapest room in the Riad after paying deluxe prices. Small and dark. Filthy rugs. Awkward to get to room, with lots of stairs. Not enough tables to accommodate diners so had to eat by ourselves outside. It was cold.

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Beautiful room and wonderful people who worked there.

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Activity Reviews

Three Hour Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe

Marrakesh

Totally fabulous! The teacher was very well prepared and patient with us all. The meal? Wow!

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

We loved Siad our guide. Very knowledge and accommodating.

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Private Transfer from Fes to Marrakech

Morocco

Nice riad, but we seemed to have the cheapest room, again, in the deluxe accommodations after paying deluxe prices. The breakfasts were great and generous, the restaurant delicious, and the staff fabulous.

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Give clients paying for deluxe accommodations deluxe accommodations. You can’t put us in a deluxe hotel and give us the cheapest room. Not good.

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Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

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A Private Journey from Casablanca to Chefchaouen

Morocco

Enjoyed Ayoub our driver. Very personable and knowledgeable. Saw interesting things we couldn’t have witnessed by plane or train.

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Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide: The Economic Heart of Morocco

Morocco

Nice mosque. Interesting tour.

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We had an amazing trip! Our driver Ismael was a jewel. He was fun to spend time with, provided music, laughs, a wealth of information, gave great recommendations for restaurants, etc.. and was extremely attentive to details. For example, we casually mentioned that it would be nice to have a glass of wine with dinner. Miraculously one showed up at our table at the desert camp as a totally unexpected treat. The local guides in Rabat and Fes were exceptionally good, both personable and knowledgable.

As often is the case, in my experience, some of the highlights of the trip were unplanned, lucky happenings: First, in Fes, we were told about restaurant Nur. Traveling in the shoulder season, we got a table and after a 2 hour, 8 course meal, the chef ( world famous Najat Kaanache) came and sat with us, talking for over an hour! Then, in the desert, it rained! While we are used to rain home in Seattle, it was a total surprise in Erg Chebbi, but it made for a fabulous night singing around the campfire, talking to Ahmed about life and the upcoming birth of his second child, and eating Fatima's delicious food.

The home visit was a pleasure and something I was glad we did. And to end at Riad Elegancia in Marrakech was perfect! Winding down with that luxury, the hamam and cooking class day, was a perfect ending to the trip.

Hotel Reviews

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Glamping like it should be done ... with an eco-friendly ethic. The owner of this family business spent the evening in camp with us. There was music, wonderful food prepared on-site by Fatima, and time to relax and talk with staff. The tents were remarkably comfortable, spacious, warm with well thought out lighting, bathroom facilities, etc..

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Great character

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Erg Chebbi was magical in the rain. The camel ride to camp was just long enough to set the mood without making you too saddle sore!

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Welcoming and open to just sitting and talking with guests

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Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

Elegant and luxurious rooms, rooftop dining with the best breakfasts we had in Morocco! The staff was so kind. When I contracted COVID, we had extra bedding brought to our room so my wife and I could separate. We also had a meal from La Maison Arabe carried over so we didn't have to go out.

Authenticity & Character

Moroccan architecture with French culinary flair.

Location

Down a quiet alley, this was away from the hustle and bustle of the medina.

Staff

Everyone was kind, friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

The shower was inviting. Bathrobes were cozy. A rooftop pool was a special treat.

Activity Reviews

Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi N'Tichka pass

Morocco

Time with Ismael was always good.

Exploring Marrakech's Wonders: A Private Guided Tour

Marrakesh

I'm not sure we could have navigated all the souks without our guide. Marrakech is a must be experienced city

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Guided Tour of Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Transported back in time to the 11th Century in this magical place

Transfer from Merzouga to Aït Benhaddou via Draa Valley

Morocco

Many date palms were damaged by a fire, but even so this is an inspiring place.

Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

Just the right amount of time on a camel!

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Guided Tour of Fes' Jewish Quarter and Medina

Fes

We had a wonderful guide and learning the history of this community was important

Dine with a Local Family

Morocco

We had a nice, relaxing evening with a young family. We celebrated their 1 yr old's birthday, listened to their friend play the oud and enjoyed grandma's cooking in a typical home in the Medina.

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Explore Chefchaouen with your local guide

Chefchaouen

A small taste of rural life in a mountain town. If you go to Chefchaouen, it is worth walking around with a guide

Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Eating with locals at delicious Harira and Sfenj spots was awesome. Tanjia good. We skipped the spicy snails, but I think next time they would be worth a try. The pastries/cookies were good but not unusual.

Visit Majorelle gardens

Marrakesh

Beautiful gardens and a chance to see the Berber Museum which was interesting

Cooking Class La Maison Arabe Marrakech 10 AM session.

Marrakesh

I love to cook... and eat. Fun experience.

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The event was well organized. The chef was a good teacher and you get to eat the tasty food you cook.

Hammam Spa & Massage in La Masion Arabe at 3 pm

Marrakesh

Great way to wind down the trip

Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

A beautiful city nestled in hill country

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Good experience, but not sure that the time to get there was really the best use of time

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Transfer to Chefchaouen from Rabat via Ouazzane 4 Hours Drive

Morocco

Rabat and the visits to the Kasbah, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Chellah and Andalusian Gardens were all must dos. Our guide was great. Seeing hundreds of storks was an added plus.

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The beauty of the gardens and the storks

Food

Had our first dinner at the Dhow. It was okay food, but had the virtue of being scenic and a good place to walk to and see some of the city's nightlife.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was very knowledgable and a great communicator

Transport

As usual, Ismael was a rock star

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

Morocco

Visit the Hassan II Mosque & Museum of Moroccan Judaism

Casablanca

The mosque was astounding and well worth the visit. I would suggest seeing the jewish museum in Fes instead of this one.

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Ismael, our driver, was amazing. The guide at the mosque was quite good also

Transport

The transportation was comfortable and everyone was very punctual.

My husband and I had a wonderful time in Morocco. Our main guide, Omar, was so friendly and took care of all our needs. He took videos and photos of our adventures that we will treasure. Our transportation was always clean and comfortable during the entire journey. 

While in Chefchaouen, we took a private cooking class where we went grocery shopping and made traditional tajine. Our hosts were absolutely amazing and treated us like royalty. While our dish cooked, we were taken on the roof top to admire the beautiful city which was definitely a trip highlight. 

Fez was a city beyond my wildest imagination and we had the perfect tour guide, Said, to show us around. I can not say enough about how wonderful and knowledgeable Said was during our walking tour. We explored the ceramic factory, tannery, and silk weaver. While weaving through the streets we tasted many local foods. 
We had such an amazing experience and Kimkim was a big part of making that happen. 

Hotel Reviews

Hotel des Oudaias

Rabat

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Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

This hotel is absolutely stunning. The staff are wonderful and helpful. Breakfast is everything you could want. Highly recommend.

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Absoultely stunning! Everything was so beautiful and perfect

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Walking distance to restaurants

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They are all so friendly and helpful! They treated us like royalty

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The room and indoor courtyard are stunning. So peaceful and beautiful

Riad El Palacio

Chefchaouen

The rooms are comfortable enough. however, the bathrooms could use some updating.

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Location

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During breakfast, the woman was rushing around attending to all tables while the men did not help her.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The toilet was off balance and requires fixing

Activity Reviews

Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

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Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Fez was a city beyond my wildest imagination and we had the perfect tour guide, Said, to show us the city. I can not say enough about how wonderful and knowledgeable Said was during our walking tour. We explored the ceramic factory, tannery, and silk weaver. While weaving through the streets we tasted many local foods. 

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Morocco

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Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

This was the highlight of our trip! Our hosts were absolutely amazing and treated us like royalty. While our dish cooked we were taken on the roof top to admire the beautiful city which was definitely a trip highlight.

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Our driver Samir was fantastic. An excellent navigator of Moroccan roads, mountain curves and city traffic. He was responsive to requests to stop for pictures, full of information about Morocco and good company for 10 days. Our guides in Fez - Sharif, in Marrakech- Hannan and in Essaouira - Rashid were all excellent - knowledgeable and provided a wonderful day of exploring the Medinas.

Sallam was our driver and guide for 4 days. He was not only a superb guide but an intelligent conversationalist.
Getting to know him somewhat added to getting a feeling for Morocco.
The fact that he is a well recognized social media personality demonstrates his superior appealing communicating skills.
The on site guides were also very good. In Fez, Moha was very very good.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Club Val d'Anfa Casablanca

Casablanca

With only one night in Casablanca, this was a good choice.

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Riad Loudaya and Spa

Fes

The facility was a of a bit lower level than I thought that I had booked, but the people , especially Ebram, were superb.

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Fes to Casablanca via Meknes, Volubilis & Rabat

Morocco

Menkes, Volubilis, Rabat were all good. Sallam was a great driver and companion.

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Moha was great. I have mixed feelings about the pottery and tannery stops. They were interesting but the pressure to buy experience has its pluses and minuses.

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Marrakech to Fes

Morocco

The drive was long and it was raining, but Sallam's conversation and shared perspective was afforded time. Stopping in Ifrane was special and so was a restaurant known to Sallam. Experiencing the geographical changes from Marrakesh to Fez was an experience unto itself.

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What an amazing trip! We were a group of 3 girlfriends who had lots of expectations about Morocco, expectations that were surpassed! We spent 11 days in this beautiful country, going from Casablanca and the impressive mosque of Hassan II to the capital city, Rabat and then heading to the north to see the beauty of Tangier and Chefchaouen. Then, we started our way south to see the ancient city of Fes and finally made it to the desert in Merzouga. In a single word: astonishing. The desert and its vibes were a highlight in our trip, where we enjoyed a first class camping and other activities like the camel ride and buggy in the dunes. Final destination was Marrakech through Ait Benhaddou to close one of the best trips in our lives.

Thanks a lot to Abdel and Said who were highly responsive during the whole planning and booking process. They always provided the best recommendations and made this trip tailor made for us, with really high quality hotels and gorgeous riads.

Sheriff, our guide in Fes, is impressively knowledgeable in history and knows the Medina by heart! Thanks a lot for taking care of us, showing us the arts and crafts of Fes, and for teaching us several interesting facts about the city. Same for Hanan in Marrakech, our female guide who brought us to the Bahia Palace and through the Jena el-Fnaa square and taught us about the history of this beautiful city.

And last but not least, Tayebb, our driver and friend! Great company. Thanks a lot for taking care of us and having a lot of patience. You really made the trip very easy and fun! You were very supportive and took care of any logistics which allowed us to really enjoy our time there. We’ll miss you!

Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Private Transfer from Fez to Merzouga Desert

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

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Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

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Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide: The Economic Heart of Morocco

Morocco

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Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi N'Tichka pass

Morocco

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Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures

Merzouga

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Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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From Merzouga Desert to Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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We travelled Oct. 27 to Nov. 3rd - Tangier to Marrakech. Majid was our planner, he was very accommodating even when we switched up Casablanca for Rabat - which was a mistake, even though our driver called ahead to the Riad to make sure we had separate beds, what we were given was far from comfortable - instead of separating the double bed, they just made up the small sofa to a bed - it was very uncomfortable for an adult to sleep on. Our guide/driver Mouad picked us up in Tangier. We could not have had a better match for our personality. Mouad was thoughtful, kind and funny, and listened to “what WE wanted to do” , even after our tour ended, he made sure we were safe and not to hesitate to reach him if we needed anything - which was a huge plus for two senior females in Marrakech! Our only regret was not having KimKim arrange for our 3 days to Merzouga desert - the company we hired was horrible - the driver had zero interest in what we wanted or did he care.

Hotel Review

Riad Dar Dar

Rabat

We specifically asked for 2 beds, what we got was a double bed and the sofa. Clearly the double bed could have been separated but they were too lazy and opted to put sheets on the sofa - it was very uncomfortable, good thing it was only one night

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Dinner with a local Family in Fes

Fes

This was our most favourite thing. The family was lovely, we openly talked about EVERYTHING….living in Morocco, children, healthcare etc….

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We had the most amazing driveraa

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Definitely Tayeb was a great guide and driver, always caring every detail of our schedule and needs. Exactly what we were looking for, with great recommendations and knowledge. He has been very kind the whole time. We've enjoyed a lot visiting Tanger, Merzouga and Marrakech...the riads were great at Fes, Tanger and Marrakesh.
Our guide Sherif at Fes was very caring too in the Medina, being so clear and with the knowledge for every spot visited.
For me, visiting Mosquee Hassan II at Casablanca was incredible, as well as Tanger, Rabat was surprisingly impressive, the desert left me without words... Abdellah was always helping to make the last time adjustments and solving which made out trip unforgettable and highly recommended

Hotel Reviews

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

The most incredible spot to stay at Marrakesh... Breakfast was incredible

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

A great location, very comfortable

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

It was a great option to stay 2 nights here... They were solving this last time change and helping with everything.

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So comfortable

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Mustafa is so kind! The pastelitos for breakfast were great

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Riad Salam Fes

Fes

One of my favorites riads... The 5 houses are amazing... So comfortable and staff were so kind

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Incredibile

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So caring

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

The place is spectacular an the room was great... So many stairs but is part of it

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful

Location

You have to walk a lot to arrive to the riad in the middle of the medina, with all the luggage make it impossible to do it by your own

Staff

They were too busy to mind

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It could be better

Riad Mokhtar Tanger

Tangier

Very comfortable beds, nice rooms... Great location... All good

Authenticity & Character

So cool the decorations

Location

In front of the medina

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Kind

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Spectacular

Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

Good enough to rest and continue your day outdoors

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Good enough

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Towels were a little old

Activity Reviews

Private Transfer from Fez to Merzouga Desert

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

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Unbelievable

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Tayeb and Sherif... 100% recommended

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Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

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Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide: The Economic Heart of Morocco

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Great spot, so impressed about the magnificent structure and culture

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Tayeb is excellent driver and guide

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Do not use Hakim as a travel advisor for your trip to Morocco.

I have used Kim Kim to book two other trips and have been pleased with each of the travel advisors, who knew what they were doing and provided useful and actionable advice. In particular, if you are going to Iceland, Gummi is a great trip advisor.

Hakim was unable or unwilling to provide helpful advice for this trip. In answering questions, he would typically reply with flowery, formulaic messages that had no substance and didn’t answer the question. It’s like he didn’t know what he was doing or couldn’t think of suggestions. I got the sense that he didn’t care about making the trip for us; rather he wanted us to follow a set pattern. He didn’t listen. In the end, we did our own research and made our own decision without his help. Hakim was of little assistance.

Given my experience with Hakim, it is unlikely that I will use Kim Kim again.

I have used KimKim before, and liked certain things about it, but learned a few things from the last trip with them and was able to communicate all the things that are important to us to Majid. He was very easy to work with on the details and specifics and planned a great itinerary combining both his insights with our requests. The most important part, being pairing us with the best guide possible. If I could always have Mouad as a driver/guide, or I could transport him to all future trips elsewhere, I would 100% of the time. He made sure every detail was to our liking, let us know he could edit timelines and travel plans as we wished as we went along on the trip, and was able to navigate all of our plans and desires perfectly. He went way above and beyond the entire time, always giving us tips, insights, helpful knowledge and so much more. There was nothing he would say no to, and no problem or need he couldn't solve or provide. There was just the right amount of activity and the logistics for a big trip were all seamless. I would use this team for any planning on Morocco!

Hotel Reviews

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Villa Pomme d'Or

Midelt

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Palais Amani

Fès

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

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Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

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Dar Saba House Hotel

Tangier

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Activity Reviews

Hammam Spa & Massage in Marrakech 11 AM Session

Marrakesh

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Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

This was the only detail of our journey that could have been improved. The tour started off well, with a good stop for soup and some history on the woman making it, but only included one other street food place and then a very mediocre restaurant (which I would not have picked out as there are many way more interesting ones). I would say this needs improvement - there are tons of interesting dishes to try and we didn't really get a good overview and sampling. Luckily our driver/guide made up for that by leading the way on other parts of the trip.

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Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

We loved our guide Hakim. He was very kind, knowledgeable and did things a pace that was perfect for what we wanted. The "best tea in Morocco" was a nice touch and the lunch and snacks he picked were some of our favorites.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

As expected, everything ran smoothly. Our driver Mohamed made the trip even more special with great driving and great service. I highly recommend him. The guides we had (except Hamid in Marrakesh) were very good and knowledgeable. Chefchaouen nice little town, good shopping and nice pictures. The Medina in Fes, interesting and good shopping as well. We found that doing our shopping before Marrakesh was better. We did not see copper pots in Marrakesh.
The trip highlight is the desert, unbelievable! The day it takes to drive there and the day it takes to drive back are worth the experience. The best meal was on Dades. Marrakesh great city we spend extra days in it. I would stay outside the Medina since the "regular" hotels are within walking distance from it.

We had an amazing time during our trip to Morocco. From when Mouad picked us up at the airport until the end of our time with him, he was amazing and constantly checked that we were happy. His English was good enough that we could have great conversations about the countryside we were driving through, he made sure that we were always comfortable and had anything that we needed. We would highly recommend him as a guide for anyone wanting to see the country as he drove us from Tangier to Chefchaouen, to Fez, to Rabat, to Casablanca and then to Marrakesh. The riads that we were booked at were, for the most part, quite amazing. Beautiful old places and the staff went out of their way to make us happy. Except for one place - the riad in Rabat. We had requested two beds and instead of separating the two beds that made up the king size one (which would have meant they would have to remake the beds) they left us with the king size and a very uncomfortable couch in the sitting room area. We were so tired that night, we didn't even have the energy to eat, we just collapsed. We were very unhappy about that experience. The guides that we had in Fez and Marrakesh who took us around the city and through the medinas were very very knowledgeable about the history of everywhere they took us. Two of our highlights were the hammam that included a massage and dinner with a local couple in their home where we had a lively discussion and learned a lot about the day to day life of people in Morocco. We would unhesitatingly recommend KIMKIM as the company to use in your travels and Mouad especially. He went out of his way to ensure we always had everything we wanted/needed.

I recently had an incredible trip to Morocco, and I can’t thank KimKim and Sharon enough for making it all possible. Their exceptional service and careful planning were key in allowing our journey to continue seamlessly, even when one of our group members faced unexpected challenges.

Special thanks to Maryem, who crafted a perfect itinerary that balanced the best of Morocco’s culture and landscapes. And an extra shoutout to our wonderful guide, Sallam. His dedication went above and beyond; he not only drove us through the stunning Moroccan countryside but also guided us through the medical system with patience and expertise. Thanks to Sallam, we felt safe and supported throughout our journey, exploring unforgettable places like Marrakesh, Casablanca, Fes, Chefchaouen and Tangiers.

This trip wouldn’t have been the same without this team’s care and professionalism. Highly recommend KimKim for anyone looking to explore Morocco with peace of mind and great company.

Our trip to Morocco via KimKim was truly magical and probably one of the best trips of my life (including 25 other countries visited so far)!! This was my first time traveling via a travel agency and with a guide / driver and I cannot recommend KimKim, Majid or our amazing guide Mouad enough!! My heart is so full after this trip and our experience with them! Morocco is a beautiful country with kind people, amazing food, adventure, relaxation, shopping, art, music and more. Majid did a great job organizing the details of the trip and providing recommendations so our itinerary had it all!

Once we arrived to Casablanca, we were met at the airport by our fantastic guide Mouad who's big smile, great sense of humor, attention to detail and thoughtfulness truly left a huge impression on our group. Mouad was an extremely safe and organized driver. We could relax and have fun because we knew he had everything handled. He frequently broke up our longer drives for "great stops" along our route which allowed us to really get a feel for the beautiful people, culture and cuisine of Morocco that we would not have found with out him. Some of my favorites stops were to get fresh squeezed pomegranate juice, prickly pears and oranges from local farms, coffee from roadside vendors, freshly shucked oysters right from the ocean, assorted Moroccan cookies from an amazing bakery, henna tattoos from a local village, hikes along the sea and mountains, etc. Mouad is DEFINITELY who you want as your guide! He is positive, funny, knowledgeable, easy going, and he has a gift for reading people and assessing their needs. He flexed perfectly from giving us great information on the country, being our hype-man when we were having fun and excited, finding anything we needed (ice, medicine, a birthday cake, etc), and creating a calm environment when everyone wanted to relax in the car. He also invited us to his family's home for lunch in the desert which was a heartwarming experience that I'll never forget. He helped us get a special birthday cake in the desert, play a prank our on friend in the Dedas Valley and he helped us change our plans a few times so we could stay in the best places (with the best rooms) and be sure to see Essoueria which was our favorite! Our trip to Morocco was full of so much laughter, adventure, learning and love all thanks to Mouad!

My favorite adventures of this trip were wandering the narrow medina streets in Fez, hiking with monkeys in the Atlas mountains, riding camels, ATVs and 4x4s through the Sahara desert, dancing to Gnawa and Tinariwen music at the desert, camp, meeting Mouad's family in Rissani, shopping for a custom leather jacket and Berber rugs in the Atlas mountains, relaxing at the Hammam in Marrakesh, laughing and eating together, trying street food in Essoueira, and galloping down the beach on horseback in Essoueira. Thank you to KimKim, Majid and Mouad! <3

Morocco is a beautiful country with amazing people. The trip was very memorable for us. It was a short and sweet trip. Hassan organized out trip well and was very accommodating to our request. Younes our driver and guide was very helpful and made us feel at home and kept looking out for our needs. Will def give him 5 star rating. The hotels and riad we stayed were gorgeous and the spa we ended our trip with was amazing. The whole trip was a charming experience.

This trip beat our expectations by a mile. Hassan was very good with listening to the experiences we asked for before the trip and delivered. We were also able to add things to our itinerary during the trip seamlessly. Our driver and car organized by Hassan was clean, always on time and comfortable. Our guided walks/tours in both Fez and Marrakech were so informative and fun. We saw so much in a week, without feeling like it was rushed. I would recommend Hassan again 100%.

Trip to Morocco was unforgettable. Megan provided excellent service and answered our every question in a timely manner. Thank you Megan! Our first exerience with a local guide was not as pleasant. Our ferry was delayed and the first words out of our guides mouth was, "I've been waiting for 3 hours". We were tired, hungry and traumatized by trying to navigate our way to the ferry and then find him and didn't appreciate his negativity. However our guide for the week more than made up for it. Kamir was EXCELLENT! He tended to our every need and made us feel safe and comfortable in a very unfamiliar place. He shared his vast knowledge with us and tried his best to teach us Berber and Arabic words. He was very patient and kind, I can't say enough good about him. He really helped us navigate the unknown and was very reassuring the whole time. Thank you Kamir!!! Our Fez city guide was also very good. I think his name was Kamir. My only complaint is that I would have preferred the city tour be more about the history and the sites rather than the heavy emphasis on shopping. Karim Boutellaka was our guide for the Atlas mountain hike and he was also EXELLENT! We learned so much from him about the forest and he even insisted on sharing his lunch with him. He is an amazing guide and very kind and patient man. Sara at Wanderlust was also very helpful. She jumped in when we were considering a moumtain bike trip but unfortunately illness prevented us from taking advantage of her planning. The dessert was incredible and quite an experience. I can't get over the night sky and the quiet of the dessert. The camel ride was fun and the camels were very sweet and mellow. There is so much beauty in Morocco and the people are so kind! It was a great experience.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel & Ryad Art Place Marrakech

Marrakech

Very nice hotel with a good restaurant. Breakfast was included and wonderful! Staff especially in the breakfast restaurant were incredible, very helpful and kind. Room was spacious and clean. Water pressure was great! I finally was able to wash my long, thick hair!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Alfourssane

Ouarzazate

Very nice and roomy riad. Staff friendly and accomodating. Rooms were clean.

Riad Madu Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Not up to my expectations. Air conditioning didn't work and water pressure was not good.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Meteorites Boulaajoul

Zaida

Nice accomodations. The staff a little too friendly for my personality.

Activity Reviews

Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

Food Tour

Marrakesh

We never could have navigated our way through the many food tents so we more than happy to have Mohammed pave te way. Still have no idea why we started the tour with a donut but hey when in Morocco...

Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Scenery was spectular during the drip through the Tizi ,nTicka Pass and through the high Atlas Mountains. Enjoyed our stop at Ait Benhaddou.

Sahara to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorge

Morocco

Todra Gorge is beautiful. Fun watching the rock climbers. I felt like I was back in Utah where I had just been on vacation.

Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Morocco

I did not like the way the driver drove from the drop off point to where we started our camel ride. He drove like a madman over the sand dunes, very bumpy and unpleasant. The camel ride was great. Not the most comfortable mode of transportation by hey, it's a camel ride in the dessert! Our guide was very kind and helpful. My favorite part was the night sky after all the lights in the camp were turned off. Incredible! We say the milky way, shooting stars and a planet. In addition watching the sunrise and sunset was amazing!

Atlas Mountains Hike

Morocco

Hike in the forest with Kamir was wonderful! He was so kind and knowledgeble!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

I would have preferred hearing more about the history and culture and less shopping.

Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis

Morocco

Very interest ruins. So glad we visited.

Akchour Falls from Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

I'm glad Kamir decided to hike with us because our guide spoke little to no English. It would have been much less pleasant if Kamir wasn't with us. Also, we were told the hike to God's Bridge was under water. We spoke to other tourists the next day and find out that was not the case. I would have liked to hike there too.

We took a 7 day tour including Fes, Rabat, Marrakesh and Agafay with a dedicated car and driver. All accommodations were of very high quality. The Riad El Yacout in Fes, a restored 13th century residence, was exceptional in both architectural details and service. Touring the old city and souks of Fes was one of the highlights of our trip.
Rabat was a very clean more modern city on the Atlantic coast, but basically felt like a filler destination. I wouldn't go there again.
In Marrakesh, we enjoyed the very comfortable and beautiful Riad Chergui with the french influences of its owners, and had a fantastic small group food tour around the central square and in the souks and many more hours wandering through the markets the next day. Overall, we preferred Fes to the much larger, noisier, congested, and polluted Marrakesh.
Our final destination was a luxe tent "camp" in the Agafay Valley desert some 40 kilometers south of Marrakesh, with photo-op camel ride. All guests were well-heeled international tourists, if that's the kind of company you travel to Morocco to be with. The dinner meal was exceptional; I probably wouldn't do this again, ever.

The area that Kimkim should most consider upgrading is their advice on tipping. Tipping is basically expected everywhere. Kimkim's brief guide was not that helpful and in many cases was outdated. I fretted most about tipping our driver and guides. Apparently a 10% tip is standard and acceptable, but what we actually paid our driver and the various guides was buried in the overall fee paid to Kimkim. That information would have made our trip much more pleasant for me.

We had a great time in Morocco. The hotels, the food and the people were great. The country is beautiful, it has a great variety of ecosystems. The country's history came to life during the trip. Younes Bouabid our driver/guide who was with us throughout the trip, was wonderful. He was very courteous, helpful and available at any time of the day or night to answer questions or take us to additional locations that were not on the itinerary. He took us to local restaurants, off the beaten path, where we could experience local food at the places where locals eat. He got very good guides in the cities that we didn't have. He was always happy to answer any questions and advice on how to improve our experiences in Morocco. His advice, warnings and recommendations were priceless.
We felt very safe traveling with him even in the most remote areas of the country. It was a great experience.
I highly recommend Younes. If we return to Morocco we will definitely look for him to be our driver/guide again.