Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

Hakim and Hanyn were fantastic. Professional and knowledgeable. It was a large group of about 27 people, but we all had a great time. The two of them put in extra time when one of the group got ill and they were flexible with meeting our wishes.///mark

8 Days of Moroccan Highlights, Marrakech to Marrakech an 1800Kms road trip.
Marrakech, dades valley, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Gorge Toudgha, Merzogha, Fes, Rabat and Marrakech.

We were accompanied by our driver/guide throughout the trip. Rafiq. He was a very competent and considerate driver and he was very knowledgeable about all the areas and places we visited. He was also an extremely nice guy who went over and beyond to make our trip memorable especially on my wife's birthday. However, in each place we had a local guide who was a specialist for the city. Hassan for Marrakech and Said for Fes were excellent.
The accommodations selected by Sharon based on our specification were excellent and gave us a very good insight into Moroccan high life. The Ryad Paradise delivered the best dinner of the entire trip.
I would strongly recommend this company and this itinerary to anyone wanting their first taste of Moroccan culture but in some style.

Activity Review

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Said, the local tour guide was very interesting and extremely knowledgeable and made the tour a long but fun day.

Quality of Experience

The guide was brought up in the city so could speak about his own experiences in the city which made the history very real.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

As guests from the UK, all could speak very good English and all had a good sense of humour

Transport

Clean, on time and a good driver, never felt at risk and always courteous to other road users

From the moment we began planning the trip with Yassine and then Louis, we were off to a great start. They tailored our trip to match our interests and tastes. They answered our questions and messages in a timely manner and provided very good customer service.

Upon arrival in Casablanca, we were welcomed by the amazing Amine whose energy and enthusiasm about our pending adventure was infectious. Amine truly made the trip even more special with his warmth and hospitality. His ability to navigate the challenging roads gave us confidence.

In Fes we stayed at the Riad Mazar Fes which was not only beautiful and comfortable but Siham and Aziz took great care of us. The authentic breakfast was delicious and particularly memorable. Mohamed, our guide in the Medina, was extremely knowledgeable which also added to the experience.

The Sahara desert, from the sunset camel ride, to the glamorous luxury Camp Chebbi, to the sunrise sand boarding, to the very fun quad ride back to Merzouga was a one-of-a-kind experience.

Stephanie and Ibrahim at the Kasbah Isfoula were also great hosts and we enjoyed a great dinner at the hotel restaurant. The charismatic Aziz, our guide in Ait Ben Haddou , integrated his experiences being an extra in well known movies and TV series into the narrative to everyone's delight.

In Marrakesh, our guide Rachid was totally awesome. The cooking class at the Clock Cafe is a must do. Mohammed our chef was terrific and the food we all made was delicious.

Overall, KimKim planned the perfect trip!

To say that I fell in love with Morocco would be an understatement; and I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Hakim for making that possible and for having created an amazingly unforgettable experience for my family!

From the onset of planning, it was clear that he was dedicated to meeting and satisfying all of our expectations, and he continuously exceeded them. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about both the potential and the limitations of such a trip, but he seemed to have a natural intuition in understanding our vision of what we hoped to experience. As such, his meticulous planning resulted in a finely executed series of events that compounded into a beautiful memory. Not to mention, he went above and beyond in creating an itinerary that was both exciting and intriguing for the adults, and yet still manageable enough for the patience and span of attention of a 4 year old child. To balance the needs of all is no easy task, But Hakim seemed to do so seamlessly.

I would also like to commend him for his very personal service to us. At one point during the tour, my mom had left a credit card behind at a hotel hours and hours away, and Hakim was able to personally return the card to us in another city. We were grateful for his effort to safeguard our property, and continue to be entirely impressed by this gesture.

Hakim could not have planned a more perfect trip for our family, and in doing so has most certainly guaranteed that we will be back— and that we will highly recommend both Hakim and KimKim to anyone seeking excellent service for in their travel planning to Morocco.

I would be remiss if I did not extend a special shout-out to our dependable driver, Mohamed, who was a dream come true from the moment we met. After flight delays, cancellations, lost luggage and an exhausting trip across the Atlantic, he greeted us with a warm & welcoming smile, genuine kindness, and a calming energy, which gave us the reassurance that we were in very good hands. Throughout the entire tour he was endlessly patient— providing us with knowledge, insight and humor. He brought so much joy to my family (my 4 year old daughter, especially) during our long hours on the road. What a gift it was to have had him as our driver for the duration of the trip! We felt extremely lucky to have him, and are very honored to now call him a friend.

Suffice it to say, not only do these men deserve special recognition for their outstanding service, but they ought to be compensated and rewarded— accordingly and generously. We could not have been happier!

The KimKim team is so fortunate to have these immensely valuable partners in its organization, and we wish them continues success!

Clearly, the majority of the accolades belong to Hakim and Mohamed; however, we were equally pleased with many special guides we met along the way: Yusef, Hafeed & Sharif, in particular. Bravo to these gentleman who provided us with brief, but excellent, service, as well!

We had an amazing experience working with Megan to plan a tour of Morrocco. Our trip was well organized and we had knowledgeable and friendly guides in every city we stopped in.

I thought the trip was amazing! Hichom our driver was the best ever! Very friendly, attentive and overall a very nice person. I enjoyed our guides in each city. They were knowledgeable and prideful of their people, city, country and culture. The Mosques were beautiful but we saw a lot of them which a bit much but enjoyed. I would have liked more time to shop at the fine jewelry shops in Rabat and the other market places but there was was some much ground to cover. I kinda felt we were in an endurance race to cover everything but we had to cut out a hike because we were tired from being on the “ go” so much. One to two hour guided tours turned into 4-5 hours which was a bit much at times. The hotel host s were very accommodating and hospitable. Loved the Sahara and camel ride! Just wonderful ! The relaxing massage at the end of the trip was a great way to reset and prepare for the travel back to the USA. Overall, one of my best trips! Had the best time! Thanks to everyone who made this possible. Thank you Hakim for putting this together! -Pam

Our entire Morocco trip was world class in every way. The schedule was well prepared and the guides and the driver chosen for this trip were excellent. The hotels that were chosen for the trip were outstanding with the best customer service that we could get anywhere in the world.

There were only couple of small hiccups with the hotel reservation in Casablanca and the garden tickets in Marrakech but they were resolved very quickly. The guides chosen for the different visits in different cities were very knowledgeble as well as patient in taking us to all the key sites in the specific cities. Our driver was also very patient because my children were sick one of the days and so we had to make some adjustments to the travel plan to accommodate that. We were four of us and so I am sure each of us have our own memorable spots during our travel. For me it was Marrakech and our stay in the desert in Merzougah. Both were outstanding and showed us very different aspects of Morocco. The one aspect of Morocco that we all loved is the people who made us very welcome in every city that we visited. That is testament to the country being a fantastic place for tourists to come to and learn about and understand what Morocco is all about. Even though we did not speak Arabic or French, it was easy to communicate with anyone who dealt with tourists because English was very well spoken and understood everywhere.

I want to thank KimKim and especially Hakim for the wonderful time we had in Morroco. Every day we spent in Morroco was a wonderful adventure, all the tour guides were very knowledgeable. I also want to thank Hicham, our driver, he was just amazing.
Lorena

Hotel Reviews

Riad Dar Dar

Rabat

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Kenzi Sidi Maarouf Hotel

Casablanca

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad La Perle De La Médina

Fès

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

The camp was great and the food delicious.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

GuestHouse Bagdad Café

Ait Ben Haddou

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Al Jazira

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Morning Guided Tour in Rabat

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

The guided tour and guide were great, but I think 6 hours is a little long.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Day Trip to Meknes & the Roman Ruins of Volubilis

Fes

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Fes to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride and Overnight in the Desert via Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt & Erfoud

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Tour in Marrakech

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

This was a great way to end our trip!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our two-week family trip to Morocco over winter break was a very memorable one. It was very well planned and executed by our tour organizer Hakim and our driver, Rahim. Anytime you organize a trip with multiple stops and destinations it can get a bit stressful. However, Hakim organized a perfect tour package for us with nine stops over fourteen days!! We started in Casablanca and made our way to Rabat, Tangier, Chefchouen, Fes, Erfoud, Todra Gorge, Marrakech, and Essaouria. We had our own van which was always very clean and comfortable, and we never felt terribly rushed as we went from one city to another. Our tour guides were very good, particularly in Marrakech. We also did a food tour in Marrakech and we were pleasantly surprised that there were a lot of options for vegetarians and vegans. Thank you Tariq for a great interactive gastronomic tour!
Hakim was always in touch with us during our vacation and Rahim was always with us and made sure the hotel check ins went smoothly. We have to thank Rahim for driving us around the country from the Imperial cities to the Atlas Mountains and to the coastal shores safely and efficiently. He always took us to the perfect restaurants along the way for lunch stops which we very much appreciated. Hakim planned a fantastic trip for us and Rahim executed it perfectly by making sure we got from one destination to the next safely and on time. Our Moroccan vacation came together very smoothly and exactly as planned like pieces on a puzzle fitting together in the right spot. We had great experiences, met some wonderful Amazigh people, and now have memories to last a lifetime.

Morocco was in our bucket list for quite sometime and we decided to take a trip on Dec 2023. We got really busy with our work and family didn't had much time to do the research.

I stumbled upon KimKim during a quick search about Morocco. My criteria was to go with a locally owned company and I noticed Abdellah's Origin Travels. Given rave reviews, I decided to given him a call. I am so glad I did.

His itinerary was fool proof, chose best experiences, hotels and he even considered experiences for our kid . What a trip that was !
We loved every aspect of it! Ilyaas our driver and guide kept in mind every minute details and things we requested for and accommodated it. Said & Abdellah kept in touch with us throughout the trip.

We love handmade & handicrafts. They took us to best co-operatives and souks. Fez is an unforgettable experience, so is Merzouga. To Camel keepers , local guides, Berber families ,Nomads , Riad & Kasabh staffs , Abdellah,Said &Ilyas : We can't thank you enough for the experience. We learned to be more kind , humble and appreciative of the diverse world we live in.
, we met.

Being a foodie, I can't stop without a review on food .We had so many great meals but the best one we liked was a Berber dish prepared for us at Merzouga. The Kasabh name is Takojt. The meat & egg prepared the Berber way, OMG! It was out of this world.

I must say it has been a pleasure to hire kim kim for this trip, I strongly recommend the planning and care of Said an the service, the driving skills and the amability of Abdellah.
Great picks for the hotels and we were able to scroll the best of Morocco in merely 12 days due to a great planning offered by Kim Kim.
No one would regret hiring them: good prices, good choices, excellent services!!!

We spent 8 days in Morocco and left with enough reasons to return over and over again. The country and its people have so much to offer - regardless of your interests. We travelled as a family of 3 generations and everyone delighted in each and every day. Ilyas (our driver) definitely takes care to maintain relationships throughout the country which had the additional benefit of opening doors to conversations and opportunities throughout our visit (and his driving was great, too).

whether you have been previously or not, we highly recommend this team to provide you the trip you are looking for.

Hotel Reviews

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Am amazing place to spend time and if you need to cut your trip short, don’t do it here. You won’t want to leave.

Authenticity & Character

listening to and playing drums

Location

Staff

Their kindness and humor

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Xaluca Dades

Boumalne

This hotel is somewhat of a necessity given it’s location. While the rooms were adequate, it didn’t match the rest of the stays in hotels we stayed in in regards to comfort and quality.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Showers and hot water access

Riad Le Pèlerin

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Salam Fes

Fes

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

From beginning to end, the experience was exceptional including thoughtful consideration for the fragile environment we were in. Sunset in the Sahara with a fantastic guide, music by moonlight and exceptional tents and food.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Amazing!

Transport

Trekking through Dades valley,

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our trip to Morocco was an amazing experience. We would like to thank our driver Soukiana Arrabhi for her professionalism and warmth. Soukiana went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. She is one of the few female drivers in Morocco. My sister and I were so lucky to get her. We are huge coffee drinkers and she knows all the great stops to get coffee during our drive through Morocco. She is also a fantastic photographer - an expert at the group selfie!

We also want to give a shout out to our fantastic guide in Marrekesh - Hannan Eland. Hannah is very knowledgable in the history of Morocco which is what we wanted to learn while we were there. She found us a fantastic pharmacy to buy natural health care products like eucalyptus crystals and snail cream for wrinkles. They go through the whole process of how the products are made and how they work.

The whole trip was fantastic but our 2 favorite places/experiences were at Tiziri Camp in the Sahara desert run by Imazighen people and the Dar Rihana riyad in the Dades Gorge. There is nothing like sleeping in the desert! It is so quiet and serene. The camp employees did everything from lead the camels to cooking meals and also entertaining us with Berber music by the moon light and camp fire. As for Dar Rihana - the hotel is gorgeous and the chef is amazing. I was not expecting this diamond in the middle of the mountain valley. It is truly an oasis.

We had a fantastic trip and I would recommend it to anyone, Thank you Kimkim team!!!

Hotel Reviews

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Staying at Tiziri Luxury Camp was one of the highlights of our trip. The gentlemen that run the camp are fantastic hosts! They did everything from get us to the camp by truck, ATV or camel (the camels were very well taken care of in case anyone is worried), cook and serve all of the fantastic meals, and provided beautiful Imazighen music by the camp fire. The accommodations are gorgeous and comfortable. It was truly a magical experience. The Sahara desert is so quiet at night and the sunrise is stunning. We would stay longer next time. Thanks Tiziri Camp for all of the hard work that you do. They are eco-friendly on top of everything!

Authenticity & Character

Imazighen music by the camp fire and learning about the history and culture of the people

Location

The desert

Staff

The guys did a great job!!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Unbelievable that this little paradise is in the desert!

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Dar Rihana is a gem in the Dades valley. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised as I never imagined there would be such a beautiful little riyadh in the middle of the gorge. We were served mint tea and delicious home made almond cookies out on the patio before we went to our room. The hotels decor is gorgeous with all type of interesting detail in the design. It has a fresh new feel to it but keeps a 'true to Morocco culture' look. An even bigger surprise was the food. The chef put out a 6 course dinner that was fantastic. The food was creative but still all Moroccan flavors. My favorite was a goat cheese tart with spicy tomato roulade and a dough crust. The two brothers who own and run this riyadh have something amazing going. We have already recommended it to people that we know. I would actually like to doing some hiking in the valley and stay longer next time.

Authenticity & Character

It was clean, beautiful and comfortable

Location

Beautiful in the bottom of the valley

Staff

Two amazing brothers run it and the rest of the staff are fantastic.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beyond clean and comfort. The bathroom shower was special and the beds were big with lots of blankets,

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

It is a beautiful riyadh hidden away in the Medina. I was so surprised that the outside looks like nothing and when you open the door you enter a paradise. This place definitely had that feel. We loved our room, the service was amazing and the location is perfect. Thank you Palais Sebban for the great experience. I also got to watch one of the workers make msemman for our breakfast. I will be trying it at home. It is a delicious fried yeast dough that is served with honey or jam. Yummy.

Authenticity & Character

Gorgeous place

Location

Perfect

Staff

Staff was friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room was beautiful. Clean, private, comfortable. It felt like we had our own apartment with a roof top patio.

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Loved this beautiful little riyadh. Our room was on the top floor so we had a patio overlooking the city and country side. It was the whole top floor. We ate our dinner there and the food was excellent. Cannot say enough about the wonderful staff. I would stay here again.

Authenticity & Character

Authentic Moroccan style riyadh - beautiful.

Location

It is was in the Medina and overlooked the whole city so the views from our roof top patio were amazing.

Staff

So welcoming and accommodating - shout out to the guys who carried our heavy suitcase up all the stairs in the Medina.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and the beds were so cosy!!

Riad Salam Fes

Fes

We stayed here for New Years Eve. The room was cute. The service was very good. My favorite things were the hamman (massage and bath), the pecan cookies (I want that recipe!), the gorgeous interior design and the location. There was a New Years Eve dinner which included entertainment. There was a young Moroccan woman at the table next to us who got up and gave the belly dancer a run for her money. She told us that she learned how to shimmy on Youtube. It was a great cultural experience. The food was also excellent.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful Moroccan design

Location

right in the middle of everything - perfect

Staff

Very professional. The two sisters who did our hammems were fantastic!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and comfortable

Activity Reviews

Guided tour of Tangier

Morocco

Our driver/guide Soukiana Arrabhi was a total professional. She showed us the city and then we went to our next destination. Soukiana was our driver the whole trip. Our experience would not have been the same without her.

Quality of Experience

beautiful city - easy to fly into

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The best

Transport

On time, clean car, smart friendly female driver, vert accommodating especially with our coffee stop requests

Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

We got a guide at the entrance. Make sure to go with the guides that have a badge. Our guide Mohammed was excellent. There is so much history at this site. Very much worth seeing with a good guide.

Quality of Experience

love the history

Food

Great coffee all over the place.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

we had our driver Soukiana and found an excellent guide at the entrance - guide is an extra cost plus tip so bring cash

Transport

I loved driving through Morocco with Soukiana because we really got to see the country.

Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes

Fes

Fes was our first stop where we really got to explore the Medina. Mohammed our guide was fantastic. He took us to the leather shop/tannery, carpet shop where we learned how the make beautiful carpets, clothing shop where they weave and make all of the products, and the ceramic shop where we watched craftsmen making pots/tiles/tables and more. At each place we learned about how these trades are done which is a huge part of Moroccan history. Of course you are encouraged to buy things at each place. The tour is a historical and cultural experience.

Quality of Experience

Mohammed our guide

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mohammed

Transport

Soukiana

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Marrakesh is such a vibrant city. Our guide Hanan Elaadi was extremely knowledgable about the history of Marrakesh and Morocco. We were in very good hands with her. She did not let us out of her site. She also found us a fabulous shop with natural products for health care - skin products, eucalyptus crystals, spices, hair care products. We bought snail slim for our wrinkles - I think it is working!!! Hanan also found a good restaurant at the edge of the Medina to stop for lunch and do some people watching.

Quality of Experience

our guide Hanan

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Knowledgable and kind

Transport

our driver and guide

Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

The highlight of our trip was staying at the Tiziri Camp in the Sahara desert. The desert camp is beautiful. The tent and accommodations were clean, comfort and luxurious. Food was excellent. The men running the camp went out of their way to make our time there a 'true one of a life time' experience.

Quality of Experience

Sitting around the fire under the stars listening to the camp workers play amazigh music was a real experience.

Food

Wonderful food.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The camp staff were all fabulous.

Transport

We did ride the camels but you can take a jeep or ATV.

Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges

Morocco

I was not expecting such a wonderful little riyadh in the middle of the mountains. The Dades valley is a site to see - gorgeous. We would definitely go back to Dar Rihana riyadh and spend some time hiking in the gorge. The food was super fantastic at Dar Rihana. The two brothers that own it have a great thing going.

Quality of Experience

Dar Rihana riyadh and the food there

Food

The chef at Dar Rihana is top notch. We were served a 6 course meal that rivals some of the meals I have had in top NYC restaurants.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The owners and staff at Dar Rihana are top notch.

Transport

The drive was stupendous and a bit scary. The roads are super curvy around the mountains and narrow. Thank goodness for our expert driver Soukiana.

Transfer to Marrakech via Roses Valley, Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

We stopped at a casbah that is a UNESCO heritage site. It was really nice to get out and spend some time walking around.

Quality of Experience

The casbah

Food

none

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We did a self tour but ended up being near a group with a guide so we heard a few historical things. We read about the casbah online.

Transport

Soukiana

Wow! What an amazing experience. My trip to Morocco exceeded my expectations and I am so thankful to KimKim and Megan for helping to coordinate such a lovely trip. I appreciate that Megan met with us live over Zoom before the trip to really understand what we were looking for in this trip. As two young women traveling together, our biggest concern was safety, and we did not feel unsafe for even a single moment during the trip.

The logistics were impeccably managed. Everyone - from our drivers to our city guides to our Riad hosts - worked together to make sure we were comfortable, safe, and that we enjoyed our time. We traveled across much of the country and the time getting to know our driver, Mustapha, was a highlight of the trip. I'm glad to say we gained a new friend!

It's difficult to summarize the experience because we saw and did SO MUCH in just a week. We explored the medinas of Fes and Marrakech, ate amazing food, saw beautiful sights across the country like Todra Gorge and the historic Ait Benhaddou, we bought beautiful souvenirs, and made many friends along the way. Morocco is a unique and very special place, full of lovely people, sights, and sounds. I couldn't recommend a trip with KimKim and Megan/Wanderlust more.

Hotel Reviews

Dar Victoria

Fez

We loved Dar Victoria! Karim and Abdul were lovely hosts, helping to carry our bags and always making sure we were comfortable during our stay. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and SO CLEAN! Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. We also ate dinner one evening, and the chicken tagine was my favorite meal of the trip. The rooftop has an AMAZING view of the Fes medina and was a lovely place to be at sunset.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Paradis Du Sahara

Merzouga

Like most of the trip, our experience at Paradis Du Sahara exceeded our expectations. We began with a camel ride to the camp. Riding camels for an hour at sunset in the Sahara was a surreal experience. It was so peaceful and our guide, Said, was kind and fun, always willing to take photos and share a story. This is definitely NOT "camping" but a comfy king size bed with lots of blankets, a working toilet and shower, and plenty of other amenities. The food and service from the staff was just perfect. Being around the fire at night playing drums, dancing, and sharing stories was a highlight of our trip. I can't wait to go back!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Chamaa

Ouarzazate

Dar Chamaa was lovely! The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was spacious and clean, and the food was great. The property is beautiful, with a lovely outdoor seating area and pool. We especially loved the buffet-style breakfast and the balcony overlooking Ouarzazate from our room. The location is not very walkable, but you really have no reason to leave the property because all of your needs will be met. Would recommend!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Merzouga

Marrakech

We LOVED Riad Merzouga. We were greeted by our host, Brahim, who started the stay with some mint tea (of course) and guitar. The lobby and common space are beautiful, with a pool in the middle, and plenty of space to relax. We especially loved the rooftop and spent time there relaxing. Our room was spacious, clean, and they even included some towel animals for us! The location is great - easy to find and close to the main attractions in Marrakech. Brahim was so kind to even wake up before 4AM to walk us to our driver as we headed for the airport. Everything was wonderful and we can't wait to go back.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Brahim is the best!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Wine Tasting in Meknes

Morocco

While this may not be the most expected or "authentic" experience when visiting Morocco, I am very glad that we visited the Volubilia-Domaine de la Zouina winery in Meknes! After a week of travel, this was a perfect way to relax and see a different side of Morocco. Our guide, Mohamed, was so kind and went out of his way to make our time fun, including driving us around the vineyard and sharing wine and cheese with us. We toured the winery, then were greeted with a lovely spread of cheeses and wines out on a lawn by the vineyard. I would hardly call this a "tasting" as we were given several bottles of wine to enjoy as we pleased. We purchased a few bottles to enjoy over the rest of the trip. Overall, it was a lovely experience!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

To say we just grazed the surface of Fes with a 6 hour tour is an understatement. The city is incredibly dense, full of lovely people, historic sights, shopping, food, and more. Our guide, Kamal, is so knowledgeable about the history of Fes and Morocco, and it was so interesting to just soak up his brain for the afternoon. Kamal was very helpful in guiding us through the medina to purchase good quality items and seeing all of the artisans at work was fascinating. This tour was a blur in the best way, and Kamal spent extra time with us later in the day to make sure we'd get to see as much as possible.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Morocco

Riding camels in the Sahara at sunset is surreal. Our guide, Said, was fun and helpful, always willing to snap a picture or share a story. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sahara to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorge

Morocco

Such a fun day! We stopped in Rissani to visit the market, visited a fossil shop, tried on traditional Berber clothing, stopped at Berber villages, walked the Todra Gorge, and explored some of the "Hollywood of Morocco" sights in Ouarzazate. It was a fun and busy day, and a great way to see Morocco outside of the major cities. Our driver knew exactly where to stop and when to maximize our time and comfort!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Morocco

Ait Benhaddou was one of my favorite experiences of our Morocco trip. Be prepared to climb a bit if you plan on visiting the top for the views. The drive through the High Atlas was SO BEAUTIFUL! Our driver was always willing to stop for a photoshoot. I was also impressed with the new, well-maintained roads throughout the mountains. We visited the Argan and Rose Oil co-ops as well, which I would recommend as a nice stop for souvenirs.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Food Tour

Marrakesh

We are SO glad that we did a food tour with a guide in Marrakech! It's easy to become overwhelmed with all of the available food options, and the many stall-owners who are vying for your business. With the tour, we were able to try a wide variety of foods that we knew were all of great quality. My only suggestion is to PACE YOURSELF for this tour, as you will eat more than you should!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We were two American women traveling through Morocco on a budget, but we felt like princesses thanks to our EXCEPTIONAL driver Rasheed, the gorgeous riads selected by the travel agency and the well-informed guides.
Hakim worked with me via email and Zoom, in English, to come up with our ideal itinerary. Not only did we see many historical sights, the guides taught us so much about the history, culture (past and present) and customs of Morocco. And, they were flexible if we wanted to stay a little longer at once place or skip something.
If you go to the Roman Ruins, request the guide Hassan. In Meknes you want Mohamed and in Casablanca, request Mourad.
Many thanks to Hakim and KimKim for giving us a once in a life-time experience!!

We had an exceptional experience in Morocco with Kim Kim and original travels, the tour company in Morocco. Our driver Karim was excellent: Karim was great company for 7 days, full of interesting information especially about Berber culture and history. Karim knew all the interesting villages and side-excursions to take us on, completely flexible and helpful with changes - and a relaxing safe driver. Fantastic thank you Karim, Mohamed and Saïd.

Our trip was unforgettable!
From the very beginning we were met by our driver (Mohammed) at the airport in Casablanca. Automatically he made us feel welcome and comfortable by his beautiful smile and pleasant demeanor. He was our driver throughout our entire 11 day vacation. He was interesting and patient and an expert driver.
Hakim provided us with the most amazing places to stay as well as provide smart and informative guides when taking a tour of markets, medinas, Mosques or famous sites.
I can’t think of any way we could have been accommodated any better.
Superior service and attention was given to us at all times.
I would highly recommend Hakim with the Kimkim Travel team.
I can’t say enough… it was the best!!

The trip overall was fantastic! Firstly, our guide Ibrahim was very accommodating - he made a special effort to find our group vegetarian food for all meals. He was very skilled at working with the locals at each location to make sure we were taken care of. In addition, our transportation between locations was very comfortable. The vans we used had wifi and were just generally comfortable to travel in.
Secondly, the activities were engaging and fun. In particular, our group loved the glamping experience in The Sahara. The camel ride up the dunes to watch the sunset as well as the ATV excursion to the hotel for breakfast the next morning were exhilarating and well planned.
Finally, our lodging was mostly comfortable. We had less than ideal lodging at Ouarzazate, but other than that, the hotels we stayed at in our other locations were nice, comfortable, and had great facilities.
Overall, Megan did an amazing job planning the trip. Everything was well thought out, our excursions/activities were entertaining, and she did a great job accommodating us.

We were a group of 14 (4 families) traveling from Philadelphia to Morocco on a 7 day trip. Sharon was a our KimKim specialist designed the itinerary and made necessary arrangements for travel, stay and tour guides at all the locations we visited in Morocco.
Our experience has been one of the best! It was our first visit to the African continent and to a culture that is very different from the Eastern (India) or Western (US) culture.
Morocco is one of the cleanest countries that I have been to. Every city street we visited is kept very clean! Kudos!

Here is a a list of our memorable experiences:
-Fes - Belly dance in a local restaurant. Make sure you make your dinner reservations well in advance. Between the wine, music and dance you will truly enjoy the experience.
Soak up the sun and try ALL the local food (with bottled water). I was interested to try camel meat but to my surprise it was hard to find a dish made of camel meat in local restaurants.
-Merzouga - The camel ride to the desert camp and ATV ride back is an awesome experience. Watching the sunrise from top a high sand dune is memorable.
-Boumalne Dades - Do not miss the view of the Jorge! Whew - breathtaking! Walking in the valley and being with nature (for a little while) and meeting the locals (Amazigh, also called as Berbers but please use Amazigh to refer to them).
Marrakesh - The market square has so much to see, eat and witness, your senses are going to get pounded. Pace yourself and enjoy everything, one at a a time.
We had teens traveling with us and never felt unsafe in Morocco. Well, they went to a nightclub in Marrakesh and returned at 3am in cab by themselves, if that isn't safe enough, what is!

Shoutout to Mohammed (tour guide), Ahmed (driver), Hassan (Guides), Sharon and KimKim!

Highly recommend KimKim and Morocco for a very diverse experience!

Activity Reviews

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

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

ATV Quad Tour of the Desert

Merzouga

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Going to Morocco was on my bucket list since very long & I finally made it there. Our trip was quite hectic as we wanted to cover as much as possible within our constrained time frame.

Our itinerary said "included" for many visits but I wonder why we still had to pay entry fees at some locations even though these excursions were as included..??

Let me give my feedback location wise as follows :-

** Marrakech : Fun city.
We stayed at Sofitel & they did not let us check in till almost 3:30pm in the afternoon. Very bad service at the front desk with no consideration for guests. But the location is very good & rooms + breakfast are good.
The Hamaam visit was most terrible - I wonder why the guide chose that particular place..?? The way treatment was done by ladies in hamaam was torturous & you should definitely not send anyone there anymore - please take this up strictly with your guide. Only the massage after hamaam was okay but overall experience, cleanliness, ambience & service was horrible.

** Merzouga : Awesome.
This was the best experience in our entire trip. The camp, food, service, staff, tent accommodation, facilities, camel ride, ATV & 4W drive all were superb. Must consider this for sure.

** Fes : Highly overrated.
Our first accommodation in a Riad but unfortunately we were given the worst room. I even pointed this to the manager when we checked in & he said all rooms are same. Next morning when I peeped into 3/4 other rooms they were far more superior & so were their bathrooms. Honestly a big let down & this should be conveyed to the Riad strictly. The common area was good & food + service was decent but very put off with the room.

Walk through the Imperial City was also just okay & the guide there mostly took us to shops & browsing walk through some streets of the old Medina. Please don't shop here as souvenirs are almost double the price than in Chefchaouen.

** Chefchaouen : Beautiful.
Small & beautiful town on a hill, very clean roads, narrow streets & lovely people. The Riad here was comfortable & service too was nice. A sure town to visit when in Morocco.

** Tangier : Vibrant.
More like a European town with lots to do, a very vibrant city with many things to offer. Cap Spartel is a must visit location here. We stayed at Hilton City Centre which was located perfectly, overall a good property with perfect location as station is just opposite.

** Casablanca : Average
A big city but lot of diversity - the newer areas are good but otherwise just okay. We stayed at Sofitel but did not like the location nor ambience nor rooms of this property. The dinner was good as vegetarian food so was freshly made.

Finally - Morocco is a county one must visit to see the diversity & enjoy the beauty..!!

Hotel Reviews

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

** Merzouga : Awesome. This was the best experience in our entire trip. The camp, food, service, staff, tent accommodation, facilities, camel ride, ATV & 4W drive all were superb. Must consider this for sure.

Authenticity & Character

Everything..!!

Location

Everything..!!

Staff

Very courteous & warmth..!!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything..!!

Riad Marjana

Fes

** Fes : Highly overrated. Our first accommodation in a Riad but unfortunately we were given the worst room. I even pointed this to the manager when we checked in & he said all rooms are same. Next morning when I peeped into 3/4 other rooms they were far more superior & so were their bathrooms. Honestly a big let down & this should be conveyed to the Riad strictly. The common area was good & food + service was decent but very put off with the room.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Approach.

Staff

Management.

Cleanliness & Comfort

We got the worst room.

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

** Chefchaouen : Beautiful. Small & beautiful town on a hill, very clean roads, narrow streets & lovely people. The Riad here was comfortable & service too was nice. A sure town to visit when in Morocco.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City Centre

Tangier

** Tangier : Vibrant. More like a European town with lots to do, a very vibrant city with many things to offer. Cap Spartel is a must visit location here. We stayed at Hilton City Centre which was located perfectly, overall a good property with perfect location as station is just opposite.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche

Casablanca

** Casablanca : Average A big city but lot of diversity - the newer areas are good but otherwise just okay. We stayed at Sofitel but did not like the location nor ambience nor rooms of this property. The dinner was good as vegetarian food so was freshly made.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms.

Hotel Xaluca Dades

Boumalne

Average place to stay as this town was very small. But the restaurant need to improve hygiene & cleanliness standards for sure.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

The service staff in the restaurant.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Hammam & Spa Experience Marrakech

Morocco

The Hamaam visit was most terrible - I wonder why the guide chose that particular place..?? The way treatment was done by ladies in hamaam was torturous & you should definitely not send anyone there anymore - please take this up strictly with your guide. Only the massage after hamaam was okay but overall experience, cleanliness, ambience & service was horrible.

Quality of Experience

Value for money we paid for vehicle, Riad experience at Fes & Hamaam at Marrakech.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We enjoyed the entire journey because of our driver Imad so we compromised on the vehicle quality.

Transport

Vehicle was spacious & comfortable but totally run down.

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

The entire experience was amazing & enjoyable. Majorelle Gardens are beautiful.

Quality of Experience

Very knowledgable guide.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Driver Imad is a star - soft spoken, calm & very helpful.

Transport

Comfortable but a very run down vehicle.

Guided Tour of Majorelle Garden

Marrakesh

Beautiful gardens with wide variety of plants & trees. Overall a great experience.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Driver Imad is amazing.

Transport

Cleanliness & maintenance of the vehicle.