Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

Morocco is a remarkable country, and we had an amazing adventure. The costs were reasonable, the communications before the trip easy and complete, the guides were fantastic. Specially, I greatly appreciate the guidance from our driver and trip manager, Ayoub. He was much more than a great driver. Ayoub was a fountain of information about Morocco and Moroccans. It was wonderful getting to know him and to spend many hours in the van with him. We were lucky to have him as our guide from beginning to end. The local guides were also all quite amazing. Hisham in Marrakesh, Omar in Imlil, and Rasheed in Fes were all superb guides. They were all so intimately connected to their communities, excellent at communicating with us, and deep sources of knowledge and understanding about the history, culture, contemporary society, and places to visit. I consider them teachers as well as guides.

When I travel, I want to learn about the country and the people. But, of course, one can learn only so much about a country in a little more than a week. Nevertheless, through their guidance, Nihad, Ayoub, and our local guides provided an experience that gave me a much better understanding of Morocco and Moroccans. I hope to return in the future.

Sharon was incredibly helpful in designing a custom itinerary for us. She kept our budget, interests, and a disability in mind during planning. All was very clear upfront. Highly recommend!

The trip was excellent overall.
Trip coordinator did a superb job and was always available to solve any problem or small change we required.
Our driver was incredibly nice and had a great attitude and was always very kind.
Thank you very much for a great trip!

Our guide Mouad was professional, kind, fun and knowledgeable. We visited during Ramadan which made his efforts and positive energy even more appreciated. He was familiar with each of the locations we visited (and most of the staff at those locations) so we felt comfortable and connected. Best of all, he was flexible with our agenda and accommodating to our needs and preferences (ie, let's skip lunch today, or can we stop at this new location, etc). On one of our day trips, Mouad suggested we pair with another family he thought we would like---which we did---and then organized for us to have dinner with them on our last night several days and cities later!

Our accommodations were great---comfortable, small, personal, and well-appointed. Hands down our favorite was Dar Rihanna in the Dades Valley, a family-run boutique hotel. One of the brothers is the chef and our meals there were absolutely fantastic.

Majid (our KimKim specialist) was so helpful when a family situation caused us to change our trip significantly just a few days before we left, and was on call when I left my phone in Mouad's car one night.

The drives in Morocco are very long, so I would recommend spreading out the trip with activities each day (for example, we had a day of hiking and extended our time in the desert). Otherwise each day could be driving with small stops on the way, which can be tiring.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

We booked this hotel at the last minute when we had to change our plans. Perfectly adequate but more of a tourist hotel, with an American-type breakfast, many rooms, etc. High-end, clean, luxurious, great staff, but not as charming as some of the smaller boutiques we stayed in (we prefer that but some might prefer the "known" aspects of this property).

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

This small camp was unique and fun---our meals were excellent, the staff friendly, and our tent was warm and comfortable. Definitely a glamping-like experience but that's what we wanted.

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Keeping the sand at bay is hard work!!! The staff did a great job.

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

By far our favorite spot in the entire trip, this family-run boutique hotel is beautifully and uniquely appointed, luxurious, and charming. We loved getting to know the family who runs this property and the food was absolutely amazing---our best meals hands-down. Can't say enough about the experience and service.

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Stunning scenery and close to the hiking we selected

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Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

Excellent service, beautiful rooms, central location, comfortable luxury.

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Central and within walking distance to all main locations we wanted to see

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Activity Reviews

the Monkey Fingers Canyon loop Hike.

Boumalne Dades

Our guide was knowledgeable and experienced, we went off the beaten path (literally saw no one else except a sheep herder!) and hosted us in his home for an exceptional meal.

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Dinner at Dar Salam Marrakech

Marrakesh

This is very tourist-y and the food was mediocre. We did our best to be good sports and had fun, but there are definitely much better restaurants and experiences to be had.

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Cooking Class La Maison Arabe Marrakech 3 pm session.

Marrakesh

So fun, we learned a lot and the staff was fun and professional.

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Hot Air Balloon Ride

Marrakesh

Start to finish, a perfect morning. Competent staff, a focus on safety and professionalism, a beautiful moment of reflection, and a delicious breakfast. Wow!

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Half day Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Food

This experience said it included a meal but actually did not (which was fine for the day, just FYI)

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Our guide Mohammed was amazing as well as our guide thru the monkey finger hike

Enjoyed the trip overall. Hind sight I think we would have liked to plan more physical activity and walking around. We spent entirely too much time driving from place to place. Mustapha was an amazing driver and we thoroughly enjoyed his company. We learned more about Morocco from him than all the other tour guides combined. I didn't really like the walking tour of Merrekach I don't think you really need a guide there. Ossama was a good dude and we enjoyed hanging out with him but I don't think you really need a guide there. Fez you certainly do and that was really worth while but not there.

Hotel Reviews

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

best food we had the entire trip we enjoyed staying here.

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Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

didn't really find it that useful. the city is easily navigated without a guide.

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Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

I didn't particularly care much for the whole camel ride experience. it wasn't very pleasant for me personally. the guide was a nice kid and the camp site was cool but I didn't think it was some life changing experience.

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

honestly don't know how you could explore Fez without a guide kinda mandatory

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Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

beautiful mosque was cool to see

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Our driver Mohammed was excellent. Also our guide Kamal in Fes, Ibrahim in our ATV tour and shahid in Marrakesh were very good also. Most memorable event was spending night in desert.

Hotel Reviews

2Ciels Boutique Hotel

Marrakech

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La Perle du Dadès

Boumalne

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Riad Madu Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Riad Madu

Merzouga

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Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Fes

The hotel is excellent. Specially the bed and the furniture take you back to old times.

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Activity Reviews

Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

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Boumalne Dades to Marrakech, via Ouarzazate and Ait BenHaddou

Morocco

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Erg Chebbi Dunes to Boumalne Dades

Morocco

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SUV excursion in the Sahara

Morocco

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ATV / Dune Buggy Adventure in the Sahara Desert

Morocco

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Merzouga Oasis and Family Lunch

Morocco

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From Fes to Merzouga via the Atlas Mountains (Ifrane, Azrou and Zaida)

Morocco

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Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

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En Route stop at Volubilis

Morocco

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Rachid our driver made our trip easy and enjoyable. He was able to get hard to find items and was available for us day & night. He was always cheerful, friendly & eager to help. I can’t praise him enough.

The trip was just wonderful! Thanks for all your help.

Majid was a dream to work with. He created an amazing itinerary for our trip to Marrakech. Ask for our tour guide, Hamid! He was the best for our family and 3 kids. Gave us great history and background but not too much to overwhelm the kids :) The driver (also named Hamid) was phenomenally kind and also drove us to Essaouira. I only wish I had found Majid sooner and had not spent so much time on my own trying to piece together an itinerary! The only part I would recommend that families skip is the camel tour and Agafay desert dinner because it was crowded with tour groups. There is more in Marrakech that I would have liked to see instead.

I can’t emphasize enough what an amazing trip I had to Morocco thanks to Sharon, Omar & the others I met during this week long trip through the Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert, and into Fez. The rich mix of experiences was made possible because of their knowledge of the country. As always it’s the people who make a trip special, and I met some amazing people. I highly recommend this trip!
I chose to do this solo with a guide because of health issues. I couldn’t believe how reasonably priced it was to do it this way. It allowed my guide to tailor the trip to my interests and abilities. And in the end I felt like I had made friends along the way.

Mohamed was wonderful with all our questions and patience. Guides were nice and knowledgeable as well.Loved the hotels and restaurants. We would like to travel with Kimkim again.
BEST WISHES FOR ALL OF YOUR KIMKIM TEAM.

Hotel Reviews

La Perle du Dadès

Boumalne

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Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Fes

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ATV / Dune Buggy Adventure in the Sahara Desert

Morocco

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Merzouga Oasis and Family Lunch

Morocco

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From Fes to Merzouga via the Atlas Mountains (Ifrane, Azrou and Zaida)

Morocco

En Route stop at Volubilis

Morocco

Over all our trip was amazing. Morocco is an exceptionally beautiful country both in natural beauty and artistically. We found the Moroccan people to be extremely welcoming. Majid always responded to me very quickly both in planning and during the trip. Highlights were our hike with Mohammad in Dades followed by lunch in his house, the trip to the Sahara desert, the Todra gorge the Hammam. If I had realized how much time I would spend in the car I probably wouldn’t have booked this trip but almost all of the trip is done driving in stunning Mountain Views so totally worth it! Having a driver made everything so much easier although we wish he were more communicative. He changed the route without telling us so we didn't understand why we weren’t stopping at the places on our itinerary. He also would stop and we’d get out of the car and have no idea why we were stopping there. Once we thought we were a hurry so we spent less time on the stops only to get to our destination 2 1/2 hours early , having to wait for our camel ride Another disappointment was the e-bike ride we booked in the Todra gorge. Our hotel was a short ride to the gorge, we could have biked from the hotel but instead we were taken a half hour away There were no e-bikes and after about an hour into the ride in a very uninteresting garden of wheat fields I asked for the second time what about the gorge and he said it would be a 3 hour RT bike ride from there and way too hard without e-bikes. It was a wasted day. There’s a great hike in the gorge we would have preferred to do but it was too late in the day at that point. Another disappointment was that we after booking the tour we decided to change to the higher tier luxury tour and I asked what the difference was from what we had originally booked. Majid said mostly accommodations and added a Hammam spa. We were in all the same hotels that we were originally booked in, but still in probably the least expensive, smaller rooms without fireplaces or terraces. It did not seem like we were upgraded even though we paid a higher price. After I asked Majid about it, we did get a bigger room with a terrace our last night.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Asfalou

Beautiful outdoor area. The view from our window was striking. There is an old mosque and Kasbah on the hotel property that you must see. The buffets were incredibly delicious with so many choice. Another really great hoyel

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Very helpful and friendly

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

A highlight of the trip. I expected to eat in time plates around a fire but we had a very cozy and warm inside restaurant. The outdoor area also had so many places to sit even a tree house. I had wished we booked 2 days. I absolutely loved every minute

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Amazing to be in the middle of the Sahara desert

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Very comfortable. Can’t really be considered camping

Auberge Le Festival Todra Gorge

Aït Baha

We loved this hotel. The outside area had so many places to take in the gorgeous view. We also loved the fireplace in our room. We had a very spacious suite with a large living room. Be on the lookout for a very friendly black and white cat!

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Location

Very close to the gorge

Staff

The only place in Morocco where the staff seemed unfriendly. Even our driver noticed

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

This was probably the least appealing hotel in our tour but was made up for by Mohammad who seemed to do everything there, from concierge to waiter to launderer. He was incredibly hospitable and made up for what the hotel lacked. We were so grateful he told our driver who was about to take a different route , that there was a much more scenic route which was so worth a few extra minutes. The whole ride had stunning views. Dinner at the hotel was exceptional!

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Very hard bed

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

Wonderful staff and a really memorable Hamman. My skin has never felt better. Georgeous decor and outstanding food. A complementary bottle of wine. We loved this hotel

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Activity Reviews

Hammam Spa & Massage in La Masion Arabe at 3 pm

Marrakesh

It's been 5 days since the Hammam and my skin still feels so soft! We loved the Hammam! I've never had so much dead skin removed it feels amazing to be free of it. We loved being pampered! My husband and I thought we'd be separated but we did the whole experience together. We loved it so much we looked to see if we could get one in NYC, but my guess is that it won't be as good as the one we had in Morocco.

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Guided Tour of Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Totally worth seeing, fascinating site. Our guide went a little fast for me and I would have liked more info about the site. He did get us into the house of someone who lived in Ait Benhaddou and that was very interesting to me!

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

Morocco

I don't think I really understood where the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass was. would have liked more communication from the driver

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Merzouga to Ouarzazate via Draa Valley

Morocco

Spectacular views! Our hotel was an hour further than Ouarzazate (worth it because it was a wonderful hotel), but the itinerary said it was a 4 hour trip but it was actually a 6 hour trip. If we had known that we probably have timed things differently.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Wish the driver had told us the route he was taking before we started (he changed the route from the map we were given by Majid) and wish he had told us the night before it was a 6 hour trip. Needed more communication from the driver in general

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Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

A once in a lifetime experience. I wish we could have stayed 2 days. It's so amazing to be in the middle of the Sahara desert. The camp site was amazing!! I thought we'd be eating out of tin plates by an outside fire - but we had a very comfortable inside restaurant (it was cold outside!) The camp was beautifully decorated with lots of outside places to sit including a tree house. We loved every minute

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Todra Gorges to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Rissani

Morocco

Beautiful trip.

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Todra Gorge E-Biking Experience – 2 Hours

Morocco

There are no e-bikes There is no view of the gorge unless you want to do a 5 ride that should really be done on an e-bike. Our itinerary said e-bike ride starting in the village and soon after arriving at the gorge. After an hour through some wheat plots I asked about the gorge and was told it would be very difficult to do without e-bikes. Our hotel was probably a 5 minutes bike ride to the gorge but this place was a half hour car ride from the gorge. A total waste of a day. Very disappointing

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Hiking & Cultural Immersion in the Atlas Mountains

Boumalne Dades

A Highlight of the trip was our hike with Mohammad. We loved seeing his house, meeting his family and hearing how he lived. He talked a bit about Islam and this was fascinating to me. Mohammed is a very spiritual person. He made a huge impression on me and my husband.

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Food

We loved eating the olives from his trees and the bread from his wheat gardens

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Mohammed is an outstanding guide

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Marrakech to Boumalne Dades via Ouarzazate

Morocco

Spectacular views. A longer trip than I anticipated - It was very cloudly that day but we returned the same way and the views are amazing for the whole trip.

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Very comfortable car!

Marrakesh Medina & City Tour

Marrakesh

We spent way too much on things we bought. It would have been helpful to get more insight on how to negotiate prices. Later in our trip on the way to the Sahara we stopped at a market that had rugs for a fraction of the price we paid in Marrakesh. We wish we had been to told to wait.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide Hammid is still helping us with some items we bought and are having shipped. He has been incredibly helpful and kind!! He went above and beyond We are very appreciative!!!

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Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Very interesting but for me the food was a bit bland compared to the food we had later in the trip

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Food

The olives!

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The trip was great. Driver, Illyace, was terrific. Guides were great. My only suggestion for improvement would be more proactive engagement with the local planner. While I had done some reading, I didn’t have a full grasp of options around various cities. For example, Ali might have asked what we liked best when we travel, museums, historical sights, food, outdoor experiences etc.. the plannner could then make suggestions of things to do in each city/region.

Outside of that suggestion for improved planning, out trip was great. No logistical problems and quality services provided.

Hotel Reviews

Inara Desert Camp

Marrakech

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Leak from bathroom went into main living area

Riad Atrium & Spa

Marrakesh

Room was small .

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Breakfast was great.

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Riad Kalaa

Rabat

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Riad Semlalia

Fès

Everything was great except for bathroom. Water sprays all over floor from non enclosed shower.

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Taj Chefchoaune Luxury Hotel and Spa

Chefchaoun

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Breakfasts were great

Riad Mokhtar Tanger

Tangier

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Activity Reviews

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

Marrakesh

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Private Transfer from Rabat to Marrakech

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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Guided Tour of Chefchaoeun

Chefchaouen

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Transfer from Tangier to Chefchaouen

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Tangier

Morocco

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Let's start with what Kimkim did wrong because it may help you. First, a little background - my wife and I are in our 50's and are likely two of the oldest digital nomads there are lol. In other words, we travel for 7 - 8 months per year while we run a small business remotely. We usually book our own tours / travel, but we have started to use Kimkim when we are too busy or need an expert. We booked a short tour with Kimkim (Ali) recently and in our opinion, Kimkim's only mistake was that they didn't fully prepare us for the beauty we actually experienced. I'm not kidding here - going into this short tour from Marrakech to the desert, all four of us expected (our daughter and mother-in-law came with us) that the tour would be nice, but it turned out to be superb. Ali's guidance and Said's booking was flawless and they were very responsive, Farid the driver was excellent, kind and understanding (he even welcomed us into his mother's home to break fast during Ramadan). As excellent as the Kimkim team was, the actual tour was fantastic - the beautiful landscapes we experienced on our way to the desert, the desert experience itself, the hotel selections, the food, the guide in the desert (Ibrahim) who drove us though the desert in his 4 x 4, it was all much better than we expected before we left Marrakech. Thank you for a wonderful experience! Paul & Erika Montague (Canada).

The planning process was overall positive. We ultimately had three specialists due to staff transitions but the running dialogue was in tact so I think the continuity was preserved. I was new to the Kimkim process and would be a more effective communicator next time. When asked to provide feedback I wasn’t always sure what to say or what alternatives to consider.

Having Omar for the duration of our trip was extremely valuable - both in theory and in practice. I am contrasting that with our current time in Egypt where there have been handoffs. Of course, that only works with a skilled guide. Omar was open, a good listener and engaging. He found a great balance being personal and professional. He was open, educational without being overwhelming. We would welcome him in our home if he ever gets to the states. He even introduced us to his mother! He accommodated special requests.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Kalaa

Rabat

Palais Faraj Suites & Spa

Fès

Really enjoyed our time here. Authentic and comfortable.

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Ksar Timnay Hotel

Midelt

Riad Madu Premium Camp

Merzouga

Fun experience. Well appointed, especially given its location.

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Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura

Marrakech

Solid western style, resort style accommodation. Nice pool.

Eden Boutique Hotel

Boumalne Dades

Absolutely amazing! This place is beautiful. Staff is attentive. Food is outstanding. Leadership is present and engaged. Eden is right up there with the very best places we have ever stayed.

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Next level

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Activity Reviews

Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

Spending the day with the locals in the Valley of Roses was quite enjoyable. We got to engage with people living there, learn about their lives, and have meaningful conversations which added a great cultural depth to our trip.

Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

The private cooking class with the souk tour in Marrakech was a very unique experience. It was more of a demonstration since they did most of the cooking while we watched, but we did get to chop some ingredients.

Midelt to Merzouga Camel Trek

Morocco

The camel trek to Merzouga was an awesome experience! It truly stood out during our trip and was one of the highlights of our journey through Morocco.

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

The guided tour of Marrakech was okay. Our guide was knowledgeable, but I found him to be somewhat inflexible, expecting us to conform to his way of doing things. I wish he had been more attuned to our needs, especially when it came to taking photos and discussing cultural aspects honestly.

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Syed was fantastic. He is a knowledgeable and clear communicator. Really enjoyed our time with him.

Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat

Morocco

Thanks for the heads up about our guide needing to canvass two terminals. That was helpful to know when he wasn’t there at our arrival. Otherwise we may have worried a bit.

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Karim was a fantastic guide! We went as a group of five and he welcomed us with open arms from start to finish. We loved all of the experiences, especially being in the Sahara. Would recommend to everyone!

The trip to Marrakesh was amazing. The walking tour guide Mohamed was brilliant.
Our driver Soufiyan who took us around is a good driver.
Our hike in the Atlas mountain with Latifa was very enjoyable.
She helped me a lot over the rough patches and climbs and really took good care of us.

Hotel stays at Marrakech and Essaouira was perfect.
The desert camp was good but felt a bit rough around the edges as I believe it was a newer property.

We had the most amazing time in Morocco! Our driver Mohamed was very knowledgeable and brought us to so many amazing sites! He made sure we didn't miss anything and took such good care of us! He was extremely personable and had so many good tips for us. From the markets of Fes and Marrakech to the Sahara Desert, it was all incredible! Chefchaouen was also a gem. So quiet, peaceful, and the shades of blue were beautiful. We especially enjoyed our dinner with Rania and her family in Fes. It was such a special and personal experience. All of our local guides were very knowledgeable and made our days very interesting and unforgettable. Also, the food tour in Marrakech was such a good addition! I wish we had more time in Morocco! We miss it already!

Hotel Reviews

Dar Lys - Luxury Riad & Spa

Fes

Great location and the staff was very accommodating! The food was also very tasty. Beautiful Riad!

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Riad Nila

Chefchaouen

We loved this hotel! Great food and people. The bed was so comfortable! It was also the perfect location!

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

This was such a fun place! The room was very cozy and we loved the heated blankets. The staff were very welcoming and their evening campfire was so much fun. They are very talented musicians! The food was also delicious!

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Caravane

Ouarzazate

This hotel was very relaxing and we loves the aesthetic! The staff were so nice and the food was incredible!

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The room was very large and beautiful!

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

We cannot get over how perfect this hotel was! It's exactly what we wanted. The various common areas were so nice for relaxing. The food as also very delicious and the staff were so friendly and helpful!

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Activity Reviews

Fes to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Midelt & Erfoud

Morocco

This was one of the highlights of the trip! The cael ride was so beautiful and peaceful! The first half was sunny and amazing looking out at all the dunes. We then watched the sunset which was gorgeous. The second half with the sunset and then in the dark was really exciting getting to stargaze and see the beautiful moon!

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Guided Tour of Fes' Jewish Quarter and Medina

Fes

This tour hit all the highlights of Fes. The medina can be complicated with all the twists and turns so it was so nice having our local guide who knew exactly where to go. It was very informative and we learned so much throughout the day! We also were given some little snacks along the way which was a fun surprise. The fresh orange juice was so refreshing! I especially enjoyed hearing about the tannery process!

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Dinner with a local Family in Fes

Fes

This was an amazing experience! Rania and her family are such welcoming and kind people. We felt part of the family. The food was also spectacular!

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Food

The home cooking was very delicious and comforting.

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Transport

It was so nice that they picked us up and walked us to their house. They also walked us home which was very nice!

Explore Chefchaouen with your local guide

Chefchaouen

We loved everything about this tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable and showed us so many wonderful sites. We even were able to roll out the dough at one of the communal ovens. The twists and turns of the beautiful blue city were so fun to explore. We also really enjoyed visit the spring.

Quality of Experience

Food

We loved the goat tagine and chicken pastilla!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

We loved everything about this city! It is very easy to navigate and absolutely beautiful! The view from our hotel terrace was fantastic. Everyone was so nice and the city was nice and quiet.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our trip to Morocco was truly the trip of a lifetime.

The itinerary created by Hassan was expertly designed with the perfect balance of structured tours and free time, allowing us to see the highlights without ever feeling rushed. Too often, vacations can feel like a marathon, but this schedule offered the perfect mix of structured tours and unstructured free time. We never felt rushed, and we had plenty of opportunities to wander or enjoy a mint tea at our own pace.

The real secret to our trip’s success was our driver and guide, Mohammed. He was absolutely fantastic—professional, knowledgeable, personable and always went the extra mile to ensure we were comfortable and happy. All of our local city guides were equally impressive, bringing the history of Morocco and the Medinas to life.

Everything was seamless, authentic, and unforgettable. We can’t wait to go back and book through this team again!

Hotel Reviews

Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

Caravane

Ouarzazate

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Villa Pomme d'Or

Midelt

Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

Riad Nila

Chefchaouen

Riad Kalaa

Rabat

Riad Chergui

Marrakech

Activity Reviews

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

Morocco

Guided Tour of Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Boumalne Dades to Aït Benhaddou via Ouarzazate

Morocco

Hiking & Cultural Immersion in the Atlas Mountains

Boumalne Dades

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

Morocco

Merzouga Area Desert advanture

Merzouga

Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

Transfer to Merzouga via Erfoud, Saharan Camel Ride

Morocco

Fes to Midelt via High Atlas Mountains

Morocco

Dinner with a local Family in Fes

Fes

Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

Guided Tour of Volubilis

Volubilis

Transfer to Fes: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

Rabat Guided Tour : Hassan Tower, Salé, & the Oudaya

Rabat

Casablanca - Landmarks, Culture & Coastal Charm

Morocco

Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Visit Majorelle gardens

Marrakesh

Private Tour of Marrakech, the "Red City"

Marrakesh

Said provided detailed planning and coordination and was always accessible and timely in responding to our questions.

Tayeb was superb as our driver and main guide throughout our 12 paradisiacal days in Morocco. He was very knowledgeable on history and other interesting Moroccan matters in all villages/cities and natural wonders he took us to visit. Tayeb is reliable, prompt, experienced and highly skilled. Specially, he is friendly and joyful and very attentive. We will recommend Tayeb as driver to our friends who book via Original Travels in the future.

Thanks to all three local expert guides in Merzouga Tiziri Camp (Said), in Fes (Mohammed H.) and in Marrakech (Mohammed O.). We learned so much from them! Mohammed O took us through an excellent food tour of Marrakech and his in depth history of the city is impressive.

Hotel Reviews

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

Location

I’m

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Dine with a Local Family

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes: Morocco's Spiritual Heart

Fes

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Transfer from Skoura to Marrakech: Crossing the High Atlas

Morocco

Our driver Tayeb was great. Beautiful scenery!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our guide Mohammed O was very good and knowledgeable. This was an informative, interesting and fabulous tour of Marrakech.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

Our driver Tayeb was great! Volubilis is amazing, our local guide at the site was also great.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Pop

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide

Morocco

Our diver snd guide Tayeb was great!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our driver and guide Tayeb was great!

Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures

Merzouga

The Tiziri. Camp tour guide of the region was spectacular! Our guide was young Said who was a wonderful guide.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

Fantastic Marrakech food tour by Mohammed O.!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff