Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

I recently had the pleasure of traveling to Morocco with KimKim Travel. My friends and I were looking for a trip that would allow us to experience the best of Morocco's culture, history, and natural beauty, and KimKim Travel delivered on all fronts.

Our trip was expertly planned and executed by our travel specialist, who worked with us to create a customized itinerary that perfectly suited our interests. We visited all of the major highlights of Morocco, including Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Marrakech, and the Sahara Desert. We also had the opportunity to explore some lesser-known gems, such as the ancient city of Volubilis and the Blue City of Chefchaouen.

Throughout our trip, we were treated to the utmost in hospitality and care. Our driver Hassan was incredibly knowledgeable about Morocco and its history, and he went out of his way to make sure we had a comfortable and enjoyable journey. He also took us to some great places that we would never have found on our own.

I would highly recommend KimKim Travel to anyone looking for a trip to Morocco. They offer a wide range of tours and activities, and they will work with you to create a customized itinerary that perfectly meets your needs. I guarantee you will have an unforgettable experience with KimKim Travel.

In addition to the excellent service and planning, I would like to specifically thank our driver Hassan for his kindness and flexibility. He was always willing to answer our questions and go the extra mile to make sure we had a great time. He even drove us to the airport on our last day, which was a huge help.

Overall, I had an amazing experience with KimKim Travel and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trip to Morocco.

The trip was perfect. The Kimkim team went out of their way to accommodate our various needs. We had a driver the entire trip, and Kaseem was so personable, helpful and a joy to travel with. He was able to take care of our requests and also make changes when weather or other circumstances occurred. Our rooms and the van met all of our needs. Saeed from the company kept in touch with us throughout and provided assistance when needed.

I'd recommend using this company for a customized tour. They will go out of their way to make it what you want.

We went to Morocco with our family friends - total of 4 adults and 4 kids ranging between 7 and 1yo. Megan was excellent in answering our questions and preparing us for our travels.

Once we arrived we met our tour guide Yassine who was phenomenal and exceeded our expectations

Overall an excellent trip , I would highly recommend.

We had an absolutely amazing time on a one week tour of Morocco with our two children. Our trip planner and booking manager, Ali and Said of Original travels, did a fabulous job planning our trip and selecting activities and accommodations and went the extra mile to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. Our driver Ayoub was the best! He was warm and friendly and welcoming, had a wealth of knowledge about all the places we visited and went out of his way to help us with our children. We were touched by the warmth and hospitality of the Moroccan people.

Alhamdulilah, our trip to Morocco was excellent. Morocco is the most clean, safe, tourists friendly country I ever seen. In less than two weeks we saw the mountains, the sea the desert and most beautiful cities, except Casablanca, which did not have much attractions except the king Hassan big mosque. All people we saw and met are extremely friendly and that what made our travel pleasent, especially our driver Ayoub, very cool young men and quite tolerant to grumpy old travelers like us. Thank you Ayoub and I’ll request you to be our guide next trip.

Our local specialist, Abdellah, from Original Travels quickly responded to our questions and customized our trip according to our requests so that we could plan a great trip. He was professional and made us feel comfortable planning a trip to a country that we had never visited before.

When we arrived in Morocco, we met our English speaking driver, Samir, who took care of us from the moment we met him at the airport until he dropped us off at the airport at the end of our trip. He was trustworthy and dependable. He was willing to accommodate our requests and made us feel welcome during our entire stay. He was knowledgeable and acted not only as our driver, but also as our guide during our trip. He was able to tell us about Morocco’s history and the different regions and sites during the drive. It was a great experience overall.

Hotel Reviews

Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

The riad receptionist was professional and accommodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

The standard room was small and dim, since it did not have a window or a view. The riad itself such as the buildings, garden, and courtyard view of the mountains was very beautiful.

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Staff

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

It was almost like a luxury hotel room experience in a tent in the desert.

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Riad Ghita

Fes

We expected more from a four star hotel (according to Google). The riad patio/ground level common area was beautiful and the breakfast was fine, however, the cleanliness of the room (Bahia room) left much to be desired. The room smelled musty and dank like old wooden furniture that was not taken care of properly. There were stains on the bedsheet and the hair dryer was very dirty and sticky. The riad has great potential but was not taken care of properly.

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Staff

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Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

It was beautiful with a great view of Chefchaouen. The room was clean and the breakfast was very good with a variety of local dishes you can choose from. We didn’t mind the 159 steps to get to the lobby because that is what gives this riad the beautiful view in the common area.

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Oum Palace Hotel & SPA

Casablanca

We did not expect much from this hotel since it was just a place to spend our last night before catching our flight the next morning. It was more or less what we expected. This appeared to just be a hotel for big tourist groups. Friendly staff but the rooms were dirty. The sink and shower drains were partially clogged and drained very slowly. The towels had brown stains and there were mosquitos and ants in the room.

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Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Transfer from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou

Morocco

Private Transfer from Ait Benhaddou to Merzouga Desert

Morocco

Desert Adventures around Merzouga

Merzouga

It would have been nice if the local guide told us what time this activity was scheduled to start. It says that it’s after breakfast but it ended up starting after 11am.

Private Transfer From Merzouga to Fez

Morocco

We got to try the fresh camel milk and even saw a wild monkey!

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Our guide, Hassan, was great, and we really enjoyed the Moroccan salad and the pastilla at the restaurant he took us to.

Fes to Chefchaouen via Meknes & Volubilis

Morocco

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-guide

Morocco

Our driver, Samir, showed us around and customized the activity according to our requests.

Ali helped us plan a great trip, and was responsive to all questions and requests. He was able to make changes when our flight was canceled and we had to readjust our itinerary. Our driver was not always aware of updates, but I do not know why.
We were happy with the driver, who was always on time and was willing to accommodate our requests.
The hotels didn’t always place us in the requested room types (2 rooms with 2 twin beds). In Fes we found we were not in the hotel listed in our itinerary, and we were told they were “fully booked” and that the four of us had to share a suite. Still, it was a very good experience overall.

Our driver Yassine was excellent. He was there whenever we needed him or had any questions! Also, our guide in Fez was very knowledgeable and very informative. I highly recommend them both.

Hotel Reviews

Dar Anika

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

The staff was exceptional

Cleanliness & Comfort

Le Casablanca Hotel

Casablanca

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Sahrai

Fès

This was a very beautiful hotel with a great rooftop.

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Activity Review

Hammam Visit: Traditional Body Scrub

Morocco

I absolutely loved the hammam.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Yassine was excellent always available and accommodating

Transport

The car was perfect for all of our luggage and very roomy for the 4 of us.

The chofer was a kind and friendly man. He was a chofer and NOT a guide as you describe!.
He hardly spoke ENGLISH and came with another man that was doing his training ship, who did NOT spoke a WORD of English. All trips they were speaking in the Berber language and at all times Beber music. We were NEVER notified of this no speaking English and two men.
We NEVER got complete information of the day activities and options for lunch. We were just taken somewhere they decided. We DID called Said and Abdel for HELP. The just called to the "driver" to ask him to give us detail information of the day activities. Which didnt make a difference.
YOU SHOULD SELECT ""BETTER"" THE CHOFER AND MAKE SURE THEY REALLY SPEAK AT LEAST ENGLISH AND IS REALLY A """GUIDE"".
The guide provided in Fes had experienced and spoke English. Before and after Fes we were left alone and hardly information of the places.

Hotel Reviews

Palais Amani

Fès

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Good dinner and friendly people, well organized

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Staff

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Beds

Kasbah Titrit

Ait Ben Haddou

Friendly people

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Xaluca Dades

Boumalne

Too crowded

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Dar Maya

Essaouira

Not too clean, hardly English spoken

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Transfer from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou via the Atlas Mountains

Morocco

Chofer hardly spoke English and we were not informed of all details fro the trip. We were NOT given an option for lunch. And it there wasnt an option we were not informed of that and the expensive 120 p.p cost! nd payment only CASH.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Drive from Aït Benhaddou to Boumalne Dades via Ouarzazate & Rose Valley

Morocco

NO INFORMATION GIVEN

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Transfer from Dades to Merzouga via Todra Gorges & Erfoud

Morocco

We were taken to the snake road without asking. And the stone road also without asking. Once we arrived the chofer asked if we wanted to walk by the high stones, we responded NO. And still we were stopped and had to walk.

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Food

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Private Transfer From Merzouga to Fez

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

ASK where we want to eat!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

NEED to speak English!

Transport

Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes

Fes

Guide was good and did an effort to communicate in English.

Quality of Experience

Food

Give options

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Transfer from Marrakech to Enchanting Essaouira

Morocco

Hotel wasnt that clean, no guide. no information at all. We were just left on our own without any inofrmation.

Quality of Experience

Hotel wasnt too good and clean

Food

We selected our own restaurant

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Argan Oil Women's Cooperative

Morocco

YOU SHOULD NOT PROMOTE THIS ANIMAL ABUSE!!!! GOATS WE WILL SHARE THIS CRUEL EXPERIENCE, PEOPLE PUTTING THEIR GOATS ON TREES FRO MONEY IN THE SUN FOR MANY HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quality of Experience

YOU SHOULD NOT PROMOTE THIS ANIMAL ABUSE!!!! GOATS

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

NOT PROMOTE ANIMAL ABUSE!

Guided Tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

HOTEL WASNT TO GOOD AND CLEAN

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

WE WERE LEFT WITHOUT ANY INFORMATION

Transport

Incredible country, rich history, amazing culture, beautiful art, wonderful people!
Smooth road trip with our driver Elias in a Mercedes van organized by Ali of original travel.
Our driver was very responsible and patient with us four women and we always felt secure.
He was very professional and responsive.
Original travel was flexible and worked well with us and accommodated all our interest and requests.
We had small glitches a few times were the hotel rooms were not quite what we thought we booked but over all a very memorable and enjoyable trip.

Hotel Reviews

Kasbah Titrit

Ait Ben Haddou

Gem of a place!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Surrounded by almond groves and a small Berber village it was a Kasbah fit for a nobleman!

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

Riad Salam Fes

Fes

We were at yacout! Not at this hotel

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

We were not sent to this hotel We were at Dar Mounir instead and hence will be unable to review Lina

Activity Reviews

Transfer from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou via the Atlas Mountains

Morocco

Aït Benhaddou to Casablanca via Tizi n'Tichka Pass & Marrakech

Morocco

Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes

Fes

Not much sightseeing More just guided shopping!

Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

A trail that goes from Maulay Idris to volubilis was very enjoyable. We loved walking through this rich green area And loved touring the ruins of volubilis

This was a trip for the memory book. A big part of that was Karim, our tour driver extraordinaire. He was knowledgeable, flexible, resourceful and so in tune with anticipating our needs. On top of that, he had a smile that went to his eyes, a wicked sense of humor and a protective approach that supported us and made us feel safe. I have hearing issues and hearing aids but I had no trouble hearing Karim and understanding his English. I was wowed by the local guides we were given for tours in the medinas in Fez, Marrakech and Essaouira, plus the food tour and the Roman ruins tour in Volubilis. Karim and all the guides shared great stores about the sites and themselves and their lives in Morocco. It made for such a rich and deep experience. Truly a trip for the memories.

Original Travels’ team of professionals, level of organization as well as expertise in this field is unmatched. My husband and I felt incredibly secure and exceptionally taken care of during the booking process as well as during our trip in March 2023. Saïd exhibits nothing but professionalism and expertise as it relates to his business and care of his guests. Soufiane, our driver, not only safely transported us around the country of Morocco during our 12 days of travel, he also grew to feel much like family and treated us as such. Soufiane is an incredibly skilled driver and should be known as the best of the best. When it comes to making guests feel comfortable, welcome and worry free during their journeys, Soufiane is the finest. Soufiane is not only respected and beloved by his colleagues, friends and family, but by us as well. I would certainly recommend booking your Moroccan vacation with Original Travels, moreover, I would highly highly recommend requesting Soufiane as your driver during your travels.

Karim, our driver/guide, was terrific. He took care of us, making us feel welcome, safe, and informed. His English was excellent, which was essential because we don’t know Arabic or French. He handled arrangements with ease and a great attitude. I learned so much on this trip and had a great time. I wholeheartedly recommend KimKim, Original Travels and Karim!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

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Riad Salam Fes

Fes

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Inara Desert Camp

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Casablanca to Fez Passing Through Rabat

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-guide

Morocco

Quality of Experience

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Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Hi

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

The tour was great but I was surprised that a significant part of the experience was a push to shop. I appreciated that our guide knew history and confidently guided ua through the medina maze.

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Food

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Dine with a local family

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Nice and welcoming!

Food

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Day trip to Meknes, Moulay Idriss and Vollubilis

Fes

Visit to Meknes wasn’t ideal because of extensive restoration projects. Volubilios was amazing!

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our guide was excellent. He was engaging and informative, and he was mindful of our reactions and requests.

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Food

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Guided Tour of Majorelle Garden

Marrakesh

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Marrakesh Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

Our guide — Hana? — was excellent. She was fun to hang out with and she introduced us to great food and fascinating culture. .

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The trip was well organized and our guide Yassine is awesome!!!! He always had good energy and was very accommodating . We got to see the real morocco and had insight into the culture. The trip was amazing and we will definitely use Kim Kim Torres again for our next vacation

Hotel Reviews

Hotel des Oudaias

Rabat

Great location ! Room a little sketchy

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bathroom shower

Riad Hicham

Chefchaouen

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Palais Faraj Suites & Spa

Fès

The best one

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Merzouga Dunes Camps

Merzouga

Great glam ping! Staff was awesome

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Staff

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Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad al Rimal

Marrakech

Although Marrakesh is a very bustling city this hotel is very difficult to find. location was good if you could find it. Bad sewer smell in our room which was difficult .the staff was nice and very helpful carrying are massive luggage

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sewer smell

Activity Reviews

Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat

Morocco

Good introduction to morocco

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Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

We had the best pastries at the Kasbah

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Rabat to Chefchaouen

Morocco

Great walk to the mosque at the top of the hill

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Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

My favorite Blues City

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Morocco

We loved the Roman ruins! Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and awesome. And we love the monkeys along the way. Although I worried about them being overfed

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

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

Morocco

Long ride but worth it

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Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

L loved the cliffs and the Kasbah and the hike to the top.

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Fun town Square. Very active and invigorating. If you get a chance to get outside the Square and go tour around the five star hotels to see a more sophisticated Marrakesh

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

From the moment Faisal, our driver, picked us up from the airport, we were always in capable hands. He took care of us and made us feel like family.
Every step of the way, Original Travels company took care of us and ensured we had an amazing experience. Said was always attentive and accessible. We communicated through What’s App with no problems.
I found KimKim from a NY Times review that rated the company very highly. They were not wrong.
The Riyadh’s that we stayed in were lovely. Highlights were luxury camping in the Sahara, Ait Ben Habdou, Essaouira and a Hammam. Our guide, Hanna, in Marakech was amazing. We learned so much.
Do not hesitate to book your travel to Morocco with KimKim and Original Travels. You will have a wonderful time.
Thank you to everyone who made this a memorable experience.
Naomi and Jason

I just got back from one of the best and most memorable trips I have been fortunate enough to experience! I was told Morocco needed to be done in depth, not just a couple of the big cities, and upon searching I found that a driver/guide and vehicle were essential. I contacted Under the Moroccon Sun using Kim Kim (amongst several other companies), and received a comprehensive response from Majid and Hassan very promptly. We worked together to create an itinerary, but after speaking to Hassan on the phone a few times I realized I should let him make suggestions, as he mentioned places and things I wasn't even aware of. The booking process was smooth, prices at par with what others were offering, but the customer service was exceptional!

We were picked up by our driver/guide Mohammad at the airport and we started off on our tour of Morocco.

This trip would not be half as good if it hadn't been for Mohammad. From the moment he picked us up till when we checked in for our flight back, Mohammad made sure every single aspect of our trip went smoothly, and that we were satisfied and happy on every step. Some excellent points below:

• Neat and clean car. Cleaned regularly, filled up regularly
• Eccellent driver! Followed road rules, made accommodations for weather and driving conditions
• stopped frequently and as needed for bathroom breaks/picture opportunities
• kept in touch with our accommodations to ensure a smooth arrival and exit process
• made excellent suggestions for lunch/dinner/coffee and made several accommodations for special needs
• figured out our quirks and acted accordingly
• helped us find bargains, took us to local and reasonable places
• educated us on Moroccon culture and history throughout the day, and pointed out places of interest we would have missed completely

Overall, this trip would not be possible without Hassan and Majid and their organizational skills. But it would be only half as good, if we had not lucked out with Mohammad.

Morocco is a BEAUTIFUL country. With so much diversity in topography and culture, one really needs to tour it in its entirety to fully comprehend and appreciate it.

We were lucky enough to do so, I feel like we didn't miss a single place of interest. And got to know the country and people thoroughly.
We started off with bigger cities, stayed in everything from a mountain casbah to a desert tent, ate everything from berber pizza to tagines...I couldn't have asked for more.

The Riads Hassan picked and booked for us were outstanding. Each location was different, each riad was unique, but every single one added to the trip experience.

Mohammad helped with luggage, check in, check out...basically facilitated us every step of the way.

I would HIGHLY recommend Under the Moroccon Sun, please tall to Hasan and Majid for planning purposes and please request Mohammad as your guide :)

I can go into great depth about the entire experience, but I feel like each experience is unique, and Hassan knows how to tailor these itineraries.

However I just want to say that a great guide and driver can make or break your trip, and Mohammad really was one of the best, most reliable, friendly, and responsible guides we had the good fortune of meeting.

I would like to thank Under the Moroccon Sun for creating for us a memorable, comfortable and exceptional trip, and thank Mohammad for the exceptional care he took of us every step of the way.

I would book again with them in a heartbeat!

Thank you to the whole team at Original Travels! Your hospitality is Morocco's strongest asset. Thank you, especially, to Karim for being an excellent driver! Karim, always aiming to please our demanding group, had a smile on his face always and a great can-do attitude! Thank you to Yassine for helping my mom with walking difficulties. She couldn't have gone without your help. Shoukran! Inshallah!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

Best croissants at the buffet of the trip.

Authenticity & Character

Just a western style hotel.

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Would prefer not to be on the side next to a night club.

Riad Ghita

Fes

Not a great hotel for foreigners, a they charge for bottle water and don't provide it otherwise. The room is a bit dark but ornately decorated.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Mokhtar Tanger

Tangier

Nice riad. Good location right outside the kasbah.

Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes

Fes

Not a huge fan of Mohammed, our guide. Seemed like he just took us to his vendors in the medina and we were too rushed.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-guide

Morocco

Dine with a local family

Morocco

One of the highlights

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided tour of Tangier

Morocco

This was not a guided tour. We woke on our own. Company should not list it that way. The company should provide a list of safe and good restaurants in each city. Karim was great at thinking on his feet and making sure time was spent well. He was always available.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We booked a 9-day trip to Morocco with stops at various points across the country. Our driver Aimad had adequate English and was polite and very considerate of our needs. However, I was unprepared for the long hours in the car and wish I had reduced the number of stops and stayed at least two days in fewer locations. We arrived in Casablanca at nearly 7 pm and were informed that we had a 4.5 hour drive to Chefchaouen, which we did not reach until 1 am and then had to hike through a series of twisting alleyways with our luggage to our riad. After a night’s sleep we had just a few hours to see the city and then got back in the car for another 4-hour drive to Fes. Two nights in Fes and then 7 hours to the desert camp. The rest of the trip was more one-night stays followed by long car rides.

My favorite part of the trip by far was the camel ride and over night stay in the tent camp. It was so peaceful and quiet with dark skies at night. I wished I had stayed two or three nights there.

Morocco is very different culture and worth a visit but it would be helpful if the tour planners would be clear about the driving distances between stops so travelers could make better decisions about how they want to spend their time.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Salam Fes

Fes

Stunning hotel once you get inside. Our room was comfortable but small, highly decorated and very clean. We stayed two nights and there was a loud party the second night and a spotlight shining through our window that kept us awake until early in the morning.

Authenticity & Character

The courtyards were beautifully decorated in the Moroccan style

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Small tent camp, peaceful and quiet, comfortable rooms and a wonderful staff. The food was excellent and the music under the stars was unforgettable

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

We arrived just after 1 am and had a long walk through twisting alleyways with our luggage. Our room was an odd L-shape but comfortable with a small bathroom. We had a nice breakfast the next day and then checked out.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Lots of effort to get there for just one night

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Xaluca Dades

Boumalne

Our least favorite hotel. Our room was very small with one stone wall and then a crude texture on the other walls and ceiling that made it feel like a small cave. We spent the evening sitting in the lounge area because we couldn’t face sitting in our room. Breakfast was a very nice buffet where we could choose what we liked.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

Beautiful hotel with authentic Moroccan character. Very nice room with private terrace.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Great location in old city

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Perle D'Eau

Essaouira

Basic hotel but very clean and comfortable. Conveniently located in old city

Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Excellent guide. Would not have been able to make my way through the city without him.

Dine with a local family

Morocco

We had prepaid for this experience but noticed when we arrived it was not on our trip plan. The local tour operator hastily arranged it and we were met at our hotel by a father and his 18-yr-old son who escorted us to their home, which was walking distance through several long alleyways in the old city. Unfortunately the father spoke no English and had to leave immediately to get to his job so he didn’t stay for dinner. The mother also spoke no English and spent nearly the entire evening in the kitchen preparing a large meal. Most of the time we ate alone in the living/dining room of the home. We did enjoy some conversation with the son but it was not the experience we expected.

Quality of Experience

Food

Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

The drive from Fes was more than 7 hours through mostly barren landscape and some small villages. I was surprised by the litter spread across miles of open land. Once we finally arrived in Merzouga another guide drove us by 4x4 to meet our camel guides. We climbed aboard and traveled an hour through amazing desert dunes to a high point where we dismounted to watch the sunset. We then traveled another hour and reached our camp with its comfortable tent cabins. We had a wonderful dinner followed by live music around a fire pit. It was dark and very peaceful and our best night of sleep in Morocco. I wish I had stayed more nights there.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Alert travelers before they book that the drive from Fes is very long. Also not everyone will want to ride a camel for two hours — it will definitely leave you sore. We did have the option to travel by 4x4 after the halfway point.

ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga

Merzouga

This was another experience we had booked that was not in our plan when we arrived. It was okay but I much preferred the camel ride.

Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges

Morocco

Some beautiful views but another very long drive

Transfer to Marrakech via Roses Valley, Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

I could have easily skipped this part of the trip. The movie set tour is very touristy. Our guide through Ait Benhaddou was clearly bored and spoke softly so was hard to understand.

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

We had a very rainy, cold day in Marrakech which colored my judgment of this city tour. Our guide spoke very good English having spent time in the US but was overly familiar, constantly touching my arm when he spoke to me. He also spent too much time telling personal stories about celebrities he had served as a guide for previously so I frequently had to interrupt him to ask a question. However it would be nearly impossible to tour Marrakech without a guide because the streets are a labyrinth. We did have a very nice lunch in a restaurant recommended by our guide and he took us to a large indoor shop to buy the souvenirs we were looking for.

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Guided Tour of Majorelle Garden

Marrakesh

Beautiful garden and not crowded because of the rain. Still enjoyable in spite of the wet conditions

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Private Transfer from Marrakech to Enchanting Essaouira

Morocco

Another long drive with several stops for tourists sites, many of which felt like they are designed for tourists to buy local products. It was nice to see the ocean but since we had to drive back the next day to catch our flight it wasn’t worth all the time in the car.

Argan Oil Women's Cooperative

Morocco

Interesting but clearly set up for tourists.

Exceptional experience, spent a fabulous week touring in Morroco with Amnay. A perfect itinerary tailored to our preferences and adapted along the way. Amnay is a super nice guy and an easy person with whom to spend some time. Relaxed, kind, well travelled and extremely knowledgeable. As a well known Moroccan musician he is also welcomed at many of the stops along the way, adding something special for us visitors. Highly recommended! And the tour van was super spacious and new!

With Morocco Immersion the whole process from the start (enquiring about a trip, and Sharon putting together the itinerary) to the finish (a wonderfully varied and personalised plan made by Sharon, and put into practice with Amnay) was completely brilliantly. 110% we would do this again, and will be highly recommending Morocco Immersion to everyone. So many happy memories made from all the adventures and fun we had! Many many thanks to Morocco Immersions, and to Sharon and Amnay!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Nesma Suites & SPA

Medina, Marrakech

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Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

A beautiful Riad. The food (we had dinner and breakfasts here) was really amazing! The staff were all really friendly, and it was a very relaxing place to stay.

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Riad Azawad

Merzouga

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Tin Joseph

Ouarzazate

Lovely place to stay. The hotel is decorated beautifully, and every tiny detail is perfect! The owner Ahmad is so welcoming and the staff are really friendly. We had breakfast and dinner here and the food was really excellent. Great place to stay!

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Riad al Rimal

Marrakech

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Merzouga Dunes Camps

Merzouga

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Activity Reviews

Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ouarzazate

Morocco

It was a long drive, but with Amnay at the wheel it was a comfortable, informative and really enjoyable trip! We had plenty of stops for refreshments, to take in the views, and to visit the Taourirt Kasbah.

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Hiking the Road of 1000 Kasbahs

Morocco

We did about 18km of hiking with guide Bob in the Monkey Fingers Canyon and valley, and had a brilliant day. The scenery is so beautiful, it's hard to put it into words. Bob is a great guy, and we had a lot of fun!

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Dades Valley to Merzouga via Todgha Gorge & Tinghir

Morocco

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Tour of Desert Region

Merzouga

Loved this day! We visited the Dar Gnaoua musical cooperative first of all - the musicians and music were wonderful. Also tasted some camel milk and met some baby camels. Next we visited the market in Rissani and Amnay gave a tour, and we visited a spice stall. Learnt about the Berber Pizza and saw them being made. Then we had one at the Hotel Panorama for lunch - Amnay had arranged a vegetarian one especially. After this, we visited a fossil museum and had an interesting tour.

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Camel trek to your Camp

Merzouga

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Merzouga to Ouarzazate via Draa Valley

Morocco

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Mountain Biking in the Fint Oasis

Ouarzazate

We cycled about 18 miles to the Fint Oasis and back with Mustapha from Kedi Adventure. The bikes were really good. The scenery and route was beautiful, plus there is lots of filming that happens in the area - Gladiator 2 was filming whilst we were there! Had a half way stop for mint tea in a cafe and a walk along the river bed before cycling back. Mustapha is a great guide, really knowledgeable about the local area, and great company. We really enjoyed the cycle!

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Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

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We booked through KimKim after it was recommended by an acquaintance. The planning process was easy and seamless. The team was incredibly flexible and took all of our requests into account in putting the final itinerary together in just a few days. Our driver and guide -Abdelhadi - was absolutely amazing. He was knowledgeable and gave us enough information about the country and each location to be informative and even incorporated facts he knew our young children would be interested in. He was a very safe driver and really took into account our interests and preferences about how to plan out each day. He was always easy to get in touch with and on days when we had free time and we on our own, he frequently checked in on us to see if there was anything we needed. The highlights of our trip were definitely the Tiziri Camp in the Merzouga desert (and the camel ride in to camp during sunset, which turned out to be our kids’ favorite part of the entire trip), the drive over the Atlas mountains from Dades to Marrekesh, and the days we spent in Marrakesh. Tiziri In particular was phenomenal and some of the best food (and hosts) we had in the country. Most importantly, Abdelhadi was very patient and our kids really enjoyed spending time with him, and were sad to say goodbye to him as we left morocco. We would absolutely recommend KimKim and Abdelhadi to our friends.