Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

Hamid, our driver was excellent! He was very enthusiastic, prompt and full of great information. All of our guides were terrific…with a special shout out to our guide in Volubilis. And, of course, Majid did a great job…especially when we wanted to change plans on the fly.

We enjoyed all if Morocco. Especially Chefchaouen, our beautiful hotel in the Atlas Mountains (The Widiane) and our day in Essaouira,

We do have a few suggestions:
- We spent an awful lot of time in the car. Perhaps we could have been presented with other options for some of the travel - flying or train. Or, at least have had a bigger car.
- We would have liked a little time in the modern parts of Morocco. We saw a lot of the history, but also would have liked to see how the country has developed.
- Lastly, we would have liked some different food options - at least a couple of lunches/dinners more upscale.

All and all - it was a great trip!

Hotel Reviews

Opera Plaza Hotel Marrakech

Marrakech

The only reason it is not 5 stars is because only one restaurant was open.

Authenticity & Character

Location

We actually enjoyed staying outside the Medina and would have liked this for more than one night.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Salam Fes

Fes

Authenticity & Character

Location

Did not feel it was as accessible as we would have liked.

Staff

The staff was amazing…the most hospitable of our whole trip!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Widiane Suite And Spa

Bine El Ouidane

This was a great break from the Riads. Would have liked a full day here!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

A great insight into Riads.

Authenticity & Character

Location

It was very accessableu

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Day trip from Fes To Chefchaouen

Morocco

This was our favorite city. We liked that we had the afternoon on our own (no guide) so we could get away from the souk and explore some streets off the beaten path.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Long trip!

Dinner with a local Family in Fes

Fes

This was a wonderful addition to the trip. The family who hosted us was lovely. It was especially interesting to see the family dynamics.

Quality of Experience

Food

Authentic food made special for us!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Explore the Roman Ruins of Volubilis

Fes

Guide was fantastic - ruins are amazing!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Explore Ouzoud Waterfalls hike for 2 hours

Marrakesh

Lovely hike - perfect break from dtiving! Too many beggers and shops along the way.

Quality of Experience

Would have liked a choice of where to eat lunch.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

A day Trip to Essaouira from Marrakech

Marrakesh

Loved it! A very different side of Morocco!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Didn’t do it - we were exhausted and overwhelmed

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Half day Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

The Medina was very interesting, but we didn’t need that much time there…it became a little overwhelming.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Needed a larger car for all the driving we did

Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

Very much enjoyed seeing things outside the Medina

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

What an amazing experience! The places that we stayed were all quite different and lovely. Our favorite hotel was in Essaouira. The Sahara desert was incredible. My favorite part of the trip was riding a camel to see the sunset and continue to the camp on a clear night with an infinite amount of stars. There was live music and dancing. It was such a magical journey. The people that we got to know could not have been more lovely. We were two ladies that were a little hesitant to travel alone. We felt extremely safe the entire time. I highly recommend this experience.

If you are planning a Morroco trip, my tip is to use kim kim. They work hard to plan an amazing itinerary, are prompt in answering any questions or concerns. Abdullah and Said were wonderful with flexibility of our guided tours. Our driver, Samir was kind and professional. His driving was top notch, we all enjoyed his company and will miss him. We spent two weeks travelling from Casablanca to Rabat, Chefchouan, Fes, Merzouga, Dades Valley, Marrakech, and then Essaouira. The people of Morroco treat you like family. We enjoyed dinner in Fes with a local family. The camel ride into the Sahara was beautiful at sunset. I am so thrilled to have this amazing experience. Travel is good for the soul..

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery

Essaouira

Authenticity & Character

Location

Across street from the beach. Easy walk to dock and kasbah.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

VANCII HOTEL

Chefchaouen

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Nyla And Spa Marrakech

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

Short walk to medina.

Location

Staff

Helpful and kind staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Auberge Chez Pierre

Boumalne Dades

Authenticity & Character

Location

Beautiful charming hotel. Dinner was amazing.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Orient Desert Camp

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

All staff were outstanding. Loved the nightly campfire and drums.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tents had comfy beds.

Riad Ghita

Fes

The hotel staff were wonderful. I asked to be on the first floor, Senna was very accomadating and moved my room.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Short walk to medina.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The View Hotel

Rabat

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Local guide Muhammad was great.

Transport

Samir 10/10

Private Transfer from Marrakech to Enchanting Essaouira

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Loved stop at Argon coop.

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Samir 10/10

Transport

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Local female guide very informative, sorry I forgot her name. Bahia palace beautiful.

Transport

Samir 10/10

Private Transfer from Boumalne Dades to Marrakech via the Atlas Mountains

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Samir 10/10

Transport

Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Scenery was stunning on switchbacks.

Transport

Samir10/10

Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi (Free of Charge)

Merzouga

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

4x4 drive was excellent.

Transport

Private Transfer from Fez to Merzouga Desert

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Camel ride at sunset was amazing.

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Unleash Your Inner Artist: Pottery and Mosaic Workshop

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Do not miss this place. Quality crafters and so fun to shop.

Transport

Samir 10/10

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

Fes

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Local guide Sharif was excellent. Loved the tile/pottery store and tannery.

Transport

Samir 10/10

Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Samir 10/10

Transport

Guided Exploration of the "Blue City" Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Local guide Abdul was so fun, knew where to get best photos.

Transport

Samir

Casablanca Airport to Rabat via Casablanca City: From Economic Capital to Royal Seat

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Samir 10/10

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide

Morocco

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver, Samir is excellent. Casablanca similar to New York City.Took us to money exchange, lunch stop.

Transport

Samir the best driver

Dear Hakim,

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for this exceptional travel experience. During the planning process I left everything to you as I don't know what to expect and you turned that journey into unforgettable adventure, thank you so much for that. Arranging my trip with you has been a blessing.

My journey in Morocco was captivating adventure that left me enchanted by country's rich culture, diverse landscape and
the warm welcome from Moroccans that I've encountered.

As a solo female traveler, I have doubts on my safety but my driver Ayoub reassures me with my safety the moment he picked me up at the airport, I commend him for his exceptional professionalism and dedication to a safe, enjoyable and comfortable journey. He exhibited an impressive knowledge of the local area, displaying a keen sense of direction . His commitment to punctuality was commendable, always arriving promptly on agreed - upon schedule. The long drive from one city to another has never been boring. He makes sure that I've arrived safely in my Riad. He even checked on me if I've arrived safely on my home country.

My tour guides Mr Nourddin in Marrakech, Mr Morad in Casablanca , Mr Hamid in Imlil Village, Mr Hafid in fes and for Chefchaouen, Desert tour and food tour ( I forgot their names) are the linchpin of this journey. Their knowledge of the destination was astonishing and they brought history and culture to life with captivating stories. They effortlessly led me through the streets and historical sites. They made sure that I didn't only see the place but I truly understood it. I'm thankful to all of them for patiently taking my photos too.

The Riads that has been accommodating me are amazing too, I received a warm welcome from them, the rooms are clean and comfortable.

I will never forget this trip forever and this has been the best so far! and this has never been possible without your perfect planning Hakim. Thank you too much.

Hotel Reviews

Kenzi Basma Hotel

Casablanca

Standard hotel for overnight stay in Casablanca before your Flight. No water bottle were served in the room.

Authenticity & Character

Basic hotel for a overnight stay in Casablanca before your flight.

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Enchanté

Marrakech

The best Riad I had stayed throughout my stay. The rooms are clean, the bed is comfortable, the environment is quiet. Breakfast is good too.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Can easily find the Riad even though you need to pass through small alleys. I feel safe as a solo traveler.

Staff

Staff is attentive, on arrival he orientated me very well. I love the hospitality of the Staff.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Riad is clean.

GuestHouse Bagdad Café

Ait Ben Haddou

Authenticity & Character

Location

The guest house is next to the main road. Few minutes walk to the Kasbah

Staff

Staff are hospitable. I commend one of the Staff (I forgot his name), I ask for a direction on how to go to Kasbah, he made an extra effort to draw a map for me instead of pointing out the direction. I really appreciate that.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The tents are clean and the bed is comfortable.

Dar Settash

Fès

Dar Settash is one of the Riads that has architectural beauty. The intricate tile work is amazing. I received a warm welcome from Fatima, as I arrived late she helps me order for my dinner. You can catch the sunrise and the view of the whole city from the rooftop.

Authenticity & Character

Location

The location is too far and the hallway is too narrow. Not too safe for me as a solo traveller.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Meziana

Chefchaouene

This Riad has distinctive feature, its homey and lush like garden inside. I was given a room that the toilet window was facing the hallway. I need to shower in the dark. And during checkout, the reception is empty and waited for more than 15 mins but only the ladies attended to me. I end up carrying my 25 kg luggage down the steep stairway in order to meet my driver on time.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Dar Dar

Rabat

The Staff are hospitable, the rooms are clean and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

It's nice to experience Hammam and massage but I thought the place should be quiet and relaxing but you can hear Staff from outside giggling and talking to each other during the massage.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Staff are noisy outside during the massage

Transport

Guided Tour in Marrakech

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

Quality of Experience

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

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

Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

My guide here is knowledgeable about the location and explains the culture and history of the place. It's just that he has a bit of attitude, after he fetch me from my Riad, my driver and I waited for him inside the car as he is still smoking.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Transfer to Fes, Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

The drive is quiet long but my driver Ayoub make is so comfortable, he explain our route before we start our journey.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Afternoon Guided Tour in Chefchaouen

Morocco

My guide is knowledgeable and explains very well the history of the place. He shows me every point that is important in the place. The whole place is beautiful.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Afternoon Guided Tour in Casablanca

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Full-Day Hike in Imlil Village, Return to Marrakech

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Throughout our trip, it was evident how much love people had for their country, the passion exhibited by our guides and riad hosts for what they were sharing with us, the wish they all held to bring people across the world together in harmony, and to have us truly feel the history, culture and friendship. And Amnay, what can I say, he was an incredible guide who touched our hearts, provided us with a wealth of information, was kind ,respectful and oh yes, the patients!! This will be an experience never forgotten Candice

We have the distinct pleasure of having Amnay for our tour guide. We have just finished a 14-day tour and to be succinct but still clear in what I've just experienced I would say that I have seen all the beautiful areas of Morocco -the big cities, the gorges, the mountains, the desert and the sea, but what this tour did was allow me to connect with the culture and with people in each of these places because absolutely everything else was looked after and taken care of for us. Morocco Immersion chooses local tour guides that have a passion for what they do and that have great knowledge and passion for their area. I felt welcomed and accepted everywhere that we went and I learned so much and got to interact and come to know so many people! It was beyond my expectation and I am so very grateful for this experience.

You cannot know the things that you would want to see and experience as they are different from things at home. That is why Morocco immersion was such a gift because we were given experiences we couldn't have known we wanted!!! And couldn't have been able to experience them fully without our tour guide, because often with local people we would meet there would be no common language and yet with a tour guide we joked and dressed up and had fun with so very many people!

This tour was an absolute priceless treasure!!!!!

My trip to Morocco was a unique experience; so rich in ancient history and culture that unfolded with our tour guide Yassin. He picked us up at the airport sharing with us the history and culture as we traveled for the next 10 days.
I was overwhelmed with the labyrinth of walkways, the smells of delicious food, tea, and the aromas of incense.
In some cities we had other guides; Said (Sayeed) very informative to history of the palace and guided us through a labyrinth of alley ways that sold at the pottery factory and explained each step of the creations. Just superb! At the archaeological site of Volubils, our guide Abdoul shared with us the interesting insight into the spread of the Roman Empire. Then my dream of dreams was riding a camel in the Sahara Desert experiencing a beautiful sunset. After a lovely dinner, we visited the next tent site for music and dancing.
Marrakech was amazing with a labyrinth alley ways winding with beautiful merchandise. Karim was another amazing guide and they all looked out for our interests and safety!

Hotel Reviews

Palais Tara & Spa

Marrakech

A luxury experience, Moorish architecture. intricately carved wood and complex tilework and handmade tapestries

Authenticity & Character

The Hotel was a palace to the famous Moroccan Minister Mohammed Akensus. It is stellar with Moorish architecture, handmade tapestries. Pure elegance

Location

The Palace is situated right in the center of the Medina.

Staff

The Front Office Manager was warm, friendly and welcoming with all of our needs and concerns

Cleanliness & Comfort

our rooms were stellar with rose petals leading to the bathroom. lovely touch. Heavenly soaps/shampoos

Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

A lovely hotel, hospitable staff, warm & friendly. Room was great and the view from the pool was Fabulous!

Authenticity & Character

Its ideal to exploring the local area in a peaceful isolation setting.

Location

A panoramic view from the roof top overlooking the river valley and mountains

Staff

Warm and welcoming, attentive to your every needs

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room had crisp linen and clean. Staff was always attentive

Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

I am not use to glamping! This was the perfect elegance in the desert! Pure tranquility.

Authenticity & Character

Uniquely quiet, a feeling of safe and peacefulness. unlike any other adventure

Location

This is paradise! In the middle of the Dunes, open, quiet, the colors of the sky changing as the sun set and upon arising in the morning. Peaceful; a oneness so to say.

Staff

Personal attention , accommodating, friendly and humble

Cleanliness & Comfort

Perfect like a hotel, clean, neat simple.

Riad Farouzi

fes

Exquisite! Simplistic beauty. tiled from floor to ceiling and Moorish Islamic architecture of doors.Clean and beds are comfortable. In the morning, breakfast awaited us with an array of items. The staff was above and beyond every opportunity. Hot tea was always a welcoming when we returned from our day in the Medina.

Authenticity & Character

Not only were the accommodations exceptional, it's enchanting, quiet and peaceful

Location

Beautiful panoramic view of the old city. A short walk to the Medina

Staff

it is the staff that made it special; always there like family. Welcoming and attentive. Above and beyond

Cleanliness & Comfort

The beds were comfortable and tidy as was the bathroom. Simple elegance

Riad Hicham

Chefchaouen

Love this Riad was in the midst of Chefchaquen. Charming! Staff was friendly and accommodating. Lots of stairs, Breakfast and dinner were delicious. A little noisy if your room is over the courtyard. The view was wonderful, the group in the courtyard were celebrating a birthday until about 10:30pm. Otherwise, Just lovely!!

Authenticity & Character

Full of color, warmth and overflowing with a blue beauty built on the side of the hill

Location

It is located in the main square of the Medina, Romantic view

Staff

Reception at check-in kind, friendly and courteous. Very attentive especially in the dining area.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room was clean and accommodating, Staff very attentive

Riad Kalaa

Rabat

Charming, loved my stay. A lovely breakfast array of foods - delicious as well as the inner menu. Staff were attentive and professional.

Authenticity & Character

Charm of location and staff were warm, friendly and accommodating

Location

It was in the heart of the Medina

Staff

All the staff were at attention for everything, the willingness of staff to attend to every need.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Nothing was wrong with our room

Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

The highlight!! It’s what movies are made about. A real dream come true

Quality of Experience

Our guide Hicham

Guides, Drivers and Staff

You cannot escape the true humbleness of the people

Transport

Yassim!!

Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

De ended the High Atlas Mountains tight winding road that offered a beautiful panoramic view of the valley

Quality of Experience

Our guide, Yassim

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our guide, Yassim

Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

The high Atlas Mountains overlooking the valley of the Dades, breathtaking Views of mad ash. A movie studio is here that filmed Game of thrones, Gladiator. And lots of others. Visited the Kasbah - high winds

Quality of Experience

Getting to explore the kasbah

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very kind and humble

Transport

Yassim made all the difference in the world!!

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

Morocco

A camel ride into the dunes for a night’s stay!! Beautiful sunrise and multiple colors of sunset The middle Atlas Mountains was a retreat. We passed through forests with monkeys populated with Berber tribes. We visited Cascades D’ouzoud a beautiful falls cascading down to the village of Azrou. There is fishing, camping and swimming , good restaurant and shopping; lots of geology; geodes, fossils .

Quality of Experience

A much diverse Forrest and the quietness of nature

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Always ready to please , very kind

Transport

Our Guide Yassim!!

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Fes was the best Midievil Medina with narrow alley ways opening up to marketplaces with motorists and donkey carts also making their way too. I visited the tannery; superb leather goods, ceramics, anything you could imagine was there. At the ceramic tile factory you can have made to order items to ship to your home

Quality of Experience

The tannery and tile co-op factory

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The willingness to please; merchants are respectful

Transport

Great guide Sayeed.

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Morocco

On the way to Fes, we stopped to visit an ancient kingdom of Volubilis and how the cultures here at the time formed Morocco! There are the ruins from the ancient Romans and the other city of Meknes that flourished

Quality of Experience

How Meknes rose to be an imperial city and is still thriving today

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Always humble and welcoming

Transport

Our guide Yassim is the best! So much knowledge and conversation

Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

After we checked in to our hotel, we set out exploring on the cobble stone walkways that wind around and up and down narrow walkways of a sky blue. Just so uplifting with open shopping for anything that dazzles the eye! But you must learn to bargain. And take a short hike to the Spanish mosque. Once up there you will see how this lovely blue city sits between two mountains . I suggest Dawn for sunrise

Quality of Experience

Have either a MC/visa for ATM. .I found the merchants take credit cards. Break down your converted money which are derum to change for bargening

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Humbleness of culture, warm & welcoming

Transport

Our guide, Yassim is the best. Caring and concerned always looking out for us. Follow rules & regulations

Rabat to Chefchaouen

Morocco

In Rabat, we visited the mausoleum of Mahammed V, ; beautiful columns of marble, embellished fountains with tile work, horsemen on their mounts at the entry gates and beautiful engraved copper candelabras at the entrance. another great tour was of the Oudaia Kasbah, a hilltop fortress built in the 17th-18 century. Our drive to Chefchaouen was 4 hours of conversation of culture, learning words and phrases, customs with our guide Yassim. The blue city was an eye catcher built between two mountains. The walkways are all paved with stones, lots of shopping and cafe's. This is where I learned to bargan, an art in itself. I wanted to catch sunrise and hiked 20 minutes up to the Spanish Mosque. A spectacular view of Chefchaquen below.

Quality of Experience

you will enjoy the spirit of the city, good food and beautiful humble residents

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The culture is humbling, warm and friendly. welcoming

Transport

Yassim is a fabulous driver careful and concerned. Knows where every dip in the road is

Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat

Morocco

In Casablanca, The Hassan 11 Mosque was extraordinary. It is acceptable for a non-Muslim to enter so we did and the architecture is amazing: authentic Moroccan architecture, hand carved marble walls, fountains.. We learned the importance and value of this Mosque. We then came to infamous Ricks Café which was actually built in 2004 based off the movie by Humphrey Bogart. It was closed this time of day so I will have to come back. We had a lovely lunch close to the water, searched for exchange places then off to Rabat.

Majid was excellent at responding to our many questions and requests. There were many details involved in our trip and from the minute we met our terrific driver Hamid we realized they were all covered! The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is we would have appreciated more time in modern areas, maybe only 1 Riad, and a more comfortable car for the many kilometers we travelled.

Hotel Review

Widiane Suite And Spa

Bine El Ouidane

Beautiful and luxurious, good prix fixe dinner. Wish we could have spent more time there!

Authenticity & Character

Moroccan staff.

Location

Beautiful lake.

Staff

Polite, considerate, patient with directions.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beautiful room with balcony and view. More comfortable and better amenities than riads.

Activity Reviews

Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

Very nice people. Unoriginal food and very commercial, again. We did find some streets without shops and appreciated seeing the homes.

Day trip from Fes To Chefchaouen

Morocco

Loved the town but round trip in a day in uncomfortable car was tough.

Dinner with a local Family in Fes

Fes

Very nice family and it was interesting to see a home in the old city but food was the same as every other meal.

Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

Knowledgeable guide. It as fine for the imperial city but we would have enjoyed seeing more modern parts of Fes.

Explore Ouzoud Waterfalls hike for 2 hours

Marrakesh

Nice local guide who tried his best but a man in our party wasn’t feeling well and we tried taking the easier route down. Unfortunately it was very commercial. More of a giant souvenir stand than a natural wonder. We cut the walk short. Lunch was the same menu as everywhere.

Explore the Roman Ruins of Volubilis

Fes

Beautiful interesting ruins, good local guide.

Essaouira Day trip: Exploring Essaouira

Morocco

Interesting walk and nice restaurant.

Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Local guide Hamid was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Marrakech and Moroccan history. He spoke to us for a very long time before we started walking and it was difficult to retain all the information he shared. We walked through more of the large souk than we cared to. The merchandise was repeated over and over and the roaring speeding motorcycles were dangerously close most of the time. We decided not to do the food tour in the market square because we were very tired and toured out. Hamid was understanding about the change in plans and quickly brought us to a nearby restaurant. However, it didn’t serve alcohol and we would have liked wine and vodka.

Quality of Experience

Food

I liked the food but most places had the same menus.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hamid the driver was organized and upbeat. Local guides were nice but not as much fun.

Transport

Tight fit over many kilometers. We requested a more comfortable van but it wasn’t part of the program and unavailable.

The planning for our 21-day visit to Morocco was made quite efficient and stress-free due to the terrific assistance of Hamza. We were able to get suggestions, ask questions and tailor the experience to meet our particular desires. During our stay, the local support from Said certainly made us feel comfortable knowing we could count on assistance at all times. Both Hamza and Said were very prompt in responding and extremely polite. They answered all of our inquiries and were instrumental in assuring that we had a delightful time in the beautiful country.

A definite highlight of our trip was getting acquainted with our Driver, Soufiane. Not only was he an very safe driver but also helped us learn about the cities and countryside we visited. He was dependable, prompt, exceptionally polite and friendly. We appreciated that he could easily converse with us in English. It was such an honor to get to meet Soufiane's family and enjoy a delicious Moroccan meal that his mother prepared.

We didn't want to leave Morocco!!
Karen

Hotel Reviews

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

Lovely setting and accomodations.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Ghita

Fes

Comfortable and Clean. Good location.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

Lots of stairs to climb to get to bedrooms!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Mokhtar Tanger

Tangier

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful

Location

Convenient location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca

Casablanca

We stayed at Movenpick Hotel 2 nights upon arriving and leaving for the airport. The first visit, we had no hot water. The breakfast was very good. It seems a bit far from the airport and we might have benefitted from lodging closer to our flights.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Private Transfer from Fes to Marrakech

Morocco

Long but pleasant drive

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Dine with a Local Family

Morocco

Our Driver shared with us a visit to his home where we met his mom, dad, cousin, and brother. They were all so gracious and welcoming. Mom prepared an amazing meal with three courses of Moroccan delights. This experience was an honor and highlight of our trip.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Fes

Excellent guide!! The Medina is a vast maze! We would have been lost without a guide and would not have enjoyed the visit nearly as much. I am so glad we didn't try to tour it by ourselves.

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Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

Very hot the day we toured. Remember to take water. Certainly worth the time to visit.

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The tour guide that met us for this visit was certainly knowledgeable but we found him difficult to relate to.

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Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Beautiful Mosque!! Tour was very informative

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We had a great action packed trip. We had limited time (7.5 days) but squeezed in everything we wanted. We loved Marrakesh and our night in the Sahara desert the most. Our driver Ayoub was amazing.

My husband and I are writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for the outstanding service provided by your travel agent during the recent planning and execution of our trip.

From the moment we engaged with your agency, it was evident that your team operates at a level of expertise that is truly commendable. However, it was my interaction with Hakim that left an indelible mark on my travel experience.

Hakim demonstrated an exceptional degree of attention to detail throughout the entire process. Every aspect of my itinerary was meticulously crafted, leaving no room for oversight or uncertainty. His thorough understanding of our preferences and requirements translated into a tailored journey that exceeded my expectations.

What truly sets Hakim apart is his ability to anticipate potential challenges and provide effective solutions proactively. This level of foresight is a testament to their extensive knowledge and expertise in the travel industry. It was evident that Hakim invested a significant amount of time and effort into ensuring that every leg of my journey was seamless.

Moreover, Hakim exhibited exemplary communication skills. His messages were not only clear and concise but also conveyed a genuine interest in our travel experience. It was evident that Hakim was not merely facilitating a transaction, but rather, building a relationship based on trust and mutual understanding.

In today's fast-paced world, finding professionals who balance professionalism with a personable touch can be rare. Hakim exemplifies this balance effortlessly. Their warm and approachable demeanor made me feel valued as a client, and we knew that we were in good hands.

In conclusion, our experience with Hakim and your agency has been nothing short of exceptional. Hakim not only met our expectations but surpassed them, leaving us with memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. We wholeheartedly recommend your services to anyone seeking a travel agency that combines expertise with a personal touch.

Thank you once again for providing such an outstanding service.

Morocco has always been on top of our Must-Visit places list and hoped the experience measure up to our dream vacation expectations. Abde and his amazing team made this all possible and more. From planning the trip, Abde was with me throughout the process. He was responsive to all my queries on a timely manner. He made the planning stage exciting with his knowledge and caring customer service.
Soukaina, our driver-guide was perfection. She made us feel welcomed, shared so much about Morocco, her pride and joy about her country and its people. She is an incredibly good driver, our comfort was her priority. She introduced us to authentic Moroccan food, Moroccan music and to people we met along the way.

Our highlights were the dinner with a local family in Fes where we ate delicious food, swapped stories and even some dancing. The Sahara desert camel rides, visit with a nomad family and 2 nights at a Berber camp where we were welcomed like family, entertained with their music and danced under the wondrous star filled Sahara sky. The drive up to the Atlas mountains that made us hold our breath with awe experiencing the ever changing landscape. So many sights to behold! And the adventures in Marrakech, the dizzying adventures in the medina and being guided to learn more about Moroccan food during our food tour.

What an impressive immersion into Moroccan culture in 10 days made possible by Abdeh and his lovely team. We are very grateful for this once in a lifetime adventure!

Our trip to Morocco’s was well planned by Ali and included 9 nights. The communication with Ali during the planning stage was excellent and trip was modified according to our needs. The chosen accommodations in each city were unique and amazing . The assigned driver Lahcen was friendly, courteous and provided excellent service during our entire trip.
While in Morocco our trip was coordinated by Said who promptly responded to our travel questions. I highly recommend Ali and his team.

We recently returned from our trip to Morocco, and while we cut our trip a bit short due to illness, I wanted to say that our trip organizer, Hakim was excellent. Right from the beginning, he provided great support in allaying any of our concerns and tailored the trip according to our wishes. The accommodation was all outstanding, particularly the Riad in Fez - where staff went out of their way to accommodate our extra needs. Our driver, Ali was excellent - again extremely kind and supportive. Kudos to all involved.

My wife and I booked and paid for this trip in 2019, with the aim to travel in the spring of 2020. Then, when COVID of course nixed that plan, we had to pivot and delay the trip for what turned out to be (due to the pandemic and other circumstances) THREE YEARS. Abdellah from Original Travels was a patient and thoroughly helpful voice in all the time between when we booked and when we actually traveled. He honored our booking, and despite all the time that had passed, not one aspect of the trip fell out of step with our original booking and that's an especially impressive feat given when we finally ended up going.

We made this trip in the late summer of 2023, landing just hours after the historically destructive earthquake rocked the country. Under those tragic circumstances, we were humbled by the kindness, generosity and warmth of the Moroccan people that we encountered throughout the trip - especially in the form of our local guide from Original Travels, Soufian, who, despite having family in the impacted Atlas mountain region, somehow chose to remain with us for the duration of our trip and displayed an almost miraculous good spirit and humor through all of it. He was personable, knowledgable and very genuine. He and his colleague Said were tremendously helpful as we navigated our way from Casablanca to Chefchaouen, Fez, Merzouga and the epic desert, with more stops along the way to Marrakech.

The trip itself was a whirlwind drive across the country where we stopped to awe at imperial sites, eat amazing food, and interact with remarkable people. I cannot recommend Morocco more, and hope people rest assured that it's safe to travel post-earthquake. Finally, I'd easily use Kim Kim for future trips because they clearly find good, fairly-priced local tour companies to make the journey better in every respect.

We had an amazing time in Morocco. A highlight … our overnight in the desert. So magical!
I also really enjoyed our time in Marrakesh and loved the Riad we stayed in … gorgeous ! I wish all the places we stayed at were at that level of excellence.
Our entire Moroccan experience was elevated by our driver, Tayeb , who I can’t say enough about … his knowledge , attentiveness and charming personality made our trip so much better.

Hotel Reviews

Le Grand Alcazar

Fes

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Kasbah Titrit

Ait Ben Haddou

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

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Dine with a Local Family

Morocco

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Private Transfer from Ait Benhaddou to Merzouga Desert

Morocco

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Private Transfer from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou

Morocco

Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

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I had a wonderful experience with Original Travels, notably, Abdel, Said, and Tarik on our 10 day trip to Morocco. Some of my most memorable experiences included our stay in the Sahara and our time in Marrakech. While in Marrakech we had a tour, hit air balloon ride, cooking class, and visited a hamam. Planning a long trip like this with multiple stops and activities can often be overwhelming but we were consistently in good hands and had a good experience.

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Orient Desert Camp

Merzouga

Who knew staying the Sahara could be some comfortable and fun? Big thanks to Mohammed for taking such good care of our group!

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Dine with a Local Family

Morocco

I’ve done cooking classes all over the world and non as efficient, well organized, and put together as this one. We had a great time!

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A big thank you to Said for planning a perfect holiday in Morocco for us. He was able to adjust the itinerary to make sure we visited all the areas of the country that we wanted to see.
The trip into the desert and the luxury camp was a highlight. I experienced one of the best evenings of my life sitting under the stars around a fire in the Sahara desert as our Berber hosts sang traditional folk songs. It’s a moment I will never forget.
Not everything was perfect though.. During the planning, I told Said we wanted to visit a sculpture garden just outside Marrakesh, and he told me our driver would be more than happy to bring us there on our first day in the city. Our driver Faissal said he wasn’t aware of that plan and told us there was not enough time. He said it was an hour away, and that the garden isn’t as nice as the one we would see the next day. He may have been looking out for our best interests but it was a disappointment.
The accommodations were very good for the most part Although our hotel in Chefchaouen was disappointing. We were not warned that we would be carrying our bags through the streets to the hotel. When we arrived, the place was in disrepair. There was no door knob on our room door so it was difficult to get in. After we complained they put one on, but I noticed another room had the same issue. Did they take the knob off that door to put on ours? The button was broken off the toilet to flush. The towels were damp, but at least they were clean. We were told not to drink tapwater in Morocco and were reminded by our driver and guides. But there was no complementary water at that hotel. We had to pay double what we paid at other shops in the country.
The private tours by guides in each city were well done, especially the tour in Fes by Sharif. As with most tours, these always involved a “shopping” trip to a factory or craft center. While it’s always nice to support local craftspeople we were not really interested in shopping.
I also could have skipped the movie studio tour - even the guide seemed bored.
Don’t get me wrong, I loved Morocco and the tour

My wife and I wanted a trip that allowed us to see many parts of Morocco. The team went back and forth with us until we finally had a plan that we really loved. We started in Tangier and our driver, Soufyan, picked us up from the airport. The SUV was very nice and clean. Soufyan took us to a store to make sure we had things for the night. We drove from Tangier to the Blue City to Casablanca to Marrakesh to the Agafay Desert. Soufyan made sure we had very authentic experiences, as we stopped at various local restaurants and shops along the way. We even met Soufyan's mother and brother and shared a meal with them. Soufyan knew where to find anything we needed and let us play music in the car to get the vibes right. He was available 24/7 and we were very happy to have him around. I'm committed to always finding a person like Soufyan wherever we travel to--it makes the experience all the more memorable.

This was my first time booking with Kimkim and I was nervous because I prefer to book every step of my vacation myself. Leaving my trust to the Kimkim team was a new experience that paid off. We had a good itinerary, nice accommodations, great guides (Sharif, Said, Hanan) and driver (Tarik) for our entire trip. This style of travel was definitely outside of my comfort zone but visiting Morocco would have been impossible to plan without Kimkim's vetted drivers and guides (Original Travels). For future travelers to Morocco specifically, I would suggest to budget $300 minimum in cash as there are lots of tips involved and unexpected, cash-only visits. Also, work closely with your Kimkim advisor to reduce number of cities to minimize drive time. The driving estimates were much longer than listed and, had I known in advance, I would have cut out some places to spend more time in cities instead of on the road. For me, traveling to Morocco was a once in a lifetime experience. I felt supported by the Kimkim team and they were responsive during our trip when we had problems or questions. I would recommend Kimkim for complex itinerary travel.

Hotel Reviews

Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca

Casablanca

Dated, dusty hallways, stuffy rooms. The rooftop restaurant was incredibly slow for dinner (2 hours for pizza). Day time service was much better.

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2Ciels Boutique Hotel

Marrakech

Typical city hotel with city amenities

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Best breakfast of the trip was at this hotel.

Orient Desert Camp

Merzouga

Wonderful! Perfect setting. Campfires were a lovely touch. Food was pretty good. Real plumbing was a nice luxury. Only thing noticeably missing was air conditioning in the tents. If you needed to stay inside during the day (due to illness, for example), it was pretty difficult due to the daytime heat.

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Beautiful setting in the Sahara

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In the sand dunes. Stargazing can't be beat!

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Mohammed made the desert experience fun and authentic

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We needed AC and outlets in the room but otherwise it was great. Lots of hot water, flush toilets, beds were excellent.

Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

No complaints about Dar Mounir. Room was comfortable. My one suggestion would be to have more food/ staff at the breakfast buffet. There were many many guests nearly fighting over eggs. The hotel did not seem prepared for the high number of guests.

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Le Grand Alcazar

Fes

Beautiful, well located riad. I loved the food, comfortable beds, pool, wifi. We did have a problem at check out where they asked us to pay for our pre-paid rooms. We needed to reach out to Kimkim to get it resolved before we could leave. It was incredibly awkward and delayed our early start for the day.

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Literally everything was great until check out. It seemed that the staff working the morning of our checkout was disorganized which left a poor feeling at departure.

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Kasbah Titrit

Ait Ben Haddou

We arrived here after dark and it was clear this was a remote mountain hotel. The door to our room did not shut fully (and could not be locked) and we had no hot water. The views from the balcony were nice in the morning. The staff were nice but the dinner food in the restaurant was subpar and expensive. Because of too many issues, I cannot recommend this hotel.

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Not enough time to enjoy the pool

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This was a stop we could have skipped. Not much else in this area so were limited to eating at the hotel.

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Staff were great

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The room was clean but no hot water and felt a bit unsafe not being able to close or lock our room.

Activity Reviews

Dine with a Local Family

Morocco

Going into a stranger's home for a meal is very questionable endeavor anywhere in the world, but it was great here. Surprisingly enjoyable! The family was very nice, kind, welcoming. They made sure to keep us fed and entertained. It's clear that they host families often and I think we all had a good time.

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Hammam & Spa Experience Marrakech

Morocco

Definitely not tranquil. Walking in was very chaotic with lots of loud talking and people milling around. The reception was frazzled and we did not feel welcomed. There seemed to be only 1 service available (scrub and massage) so there was no point in looking at the spa menu. The changing room was very small and hot-- not much privacy. There was 1 toilet in the building for probably 15 ppl there. It felt like an assembly line. By the time you get to relax, it's time to leave.

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