Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

Very very cool. Beautiful. Sunrises, sunsets. The stars, bonfires after sundown. Wonderful meals. Peaceful. Comfortable. Magical. Perfectly attended by Ayoub.

Great lodging dining experience for anywhere - but particularly since it is in the Sahara desert dunes!! Also, I particularly enjoyed the post-dinner musical entertainment - the musicians were really skilled and that made the experience very memorable for me. Room/tents were amazingly comfortable and well outfitted and the dining was first rate too - Thank you!!

New hotel, with all the bells & whistles! Front desk manager, Jaraq was helpful & professional.

excellent location. lovely grand rooms. good sized hotel. breakfast could have more cheese. excellent manager.

The rooms with a view are preferred

Excellent location. Wonderful grand rooms. Nice pool. Relaxing atmosphere. Could stay a few days more. Wonderful management.

Loved the rooms and the location and the views

OK for one night to sleep and go off to the airport the next day.

The experience was very good. They are used to people who have not had the camel experience and are calm and manage well the situations and the camels. They take great photos.

Very good guide.

Great guide.

Very nice customer service, and breakfast, the room was excellent and decently located within the Medina.

Good customer service, well located, good breakfast

Massive Riad, we seemed to be the only people that day, so felt a bit odd

Nice and well-kept place, with good vibes. Decent breakfast

Good rooms, and a decent breakfast, was quite crowded due to some conference, and our room AC did not work. The customer service was not up to the mark, the counter person waved us off stating the problem was with all rooms and will be sorted out soon, this never happened. and the next day different counter staff said there was no problem whatsoever!!

The guide was OK, needs to brush up on his knowledge a bit more.

Long long drive, with nothing much done at Meknes due to all the refurbishment going on. Volubilis was good though, and the drive was uneventful. Fes of course was excellent

The guide was pretty good and we learned a lot.

This is a complex Medina and the guide helped us through it with good commentary.

Wish we had some more time in Casablance, we missed some spots in the hurry through the afternoon after driving up from Marakkesh. Totally missed the phot-op at Ricks.

The dinner at Chez ichou was an experience. They have an excellent chef.

Going to the camp by Camel was an amazing experience, and the views are incredible. The tent has indeed a bathroom and running water! The crew is very nice and accommodating.

This is a beautiful and well-located hotel.

Dades Valley was a nice surprise, with beautiful geography with amazing views. Ait Ben Haddoun is a really beautiful village that was the site of several movies such as Gladiator and game of thrones.

There is a lot of room for improvement with this particular cooking class. First of all, all of the knives were very dull and made it hard to cut tomatoes or any vegetable. It seemed as if the cook and the translator were both very uninterested in being there, and they were arguing amongst themselves in Arabic. There was zero explanation about spices as mentioned in the class description. Also no explanation about what we were cooking or instruction. Just sort of copy what the chef was doing and hope for the best. We got to eat our meal on the nice terrace afterwards. The setting was very nice at this very posh luxury hotel, however the beautiful setting kind of took away from the authenticity of cooking a meal. I believe there are better more authentic cooking classes in Marrakech for better value.

We really enjoyed our guide, who was quite funny and very knowledgeable.

This was a fun experience in getting to appreciate what goes into the wood carving in the architecture and furniture in Morocco.

This was one of our favorite activities. Continue to see the monkeys in the forest at the top of the waterfalls it is worth it! Also really enjoyed our lunch on the river, even if it was a very touristy kind of place.

Run down hotel. No outdoors. No one speak English. Needs major renovation

This is a charming Riad near the waterfront in walking distant to shopping and restaurants.

Merely had her birthday in Marakech the staff came to our room & had a cake for her to blow. We didn't expect that & we say thank you for that wonderful gesture.

Mohammad, & the 2 Saeds were very helpful they're the cook & entertainers as well

Its a must to see this magnificent mosque

We did not hike coz it start to rain

We enjoyed our stay at Riad Kniza. The owner of the Riad and his staff were really helpful at all times and more than anything else they made us feel like family. The food was excellent. Breakfast at the Riad and dinner at the restaurant as well were delicious. Special thanks to Mr Mohamed Aït Bouskri for taking his time to greet us and to show us his Moroccan Art Gallery and explaining the meaning of the different art, the reason of the shapes and colors. We really appreciate how special this made us feel. Again thank you for sharing so much knowledge with us. Cecy, Lilly, Mary and Taty

We loved our stay at the Inara camp. Staff were helpful at all times. Thanks to Mohamed and Daoud for making us feel welcome. We enjoyed the camel ride, the food and the rooms. Waking up to the silence of the desert felt good. Thanks again Cecy Lilly Mary and Taty

Tranquille and peaceful, modern with amazing views of the ocean. It was perfect for our two-night stop-over. The hotel is located quite far from the town centre and you would need a car to commute to restaurant's etc

This Riad is absolutely stunning. The architecture is authentically Moroccan, the symmetry, mosaic tiles, traditional carved wooden doors, lamps etc show off the sophisticated artistry of the Moroccan craftsmen. It's richly and beautifully decorated, it felt as though we were staying in a Moroccan palace. It was a very special experience. Unfortunately, it had no welcoming reception area. If you need to speak to a staff member you had to go hunting for them. The staff were very friendly and obliging but in general there was insufficient staff especially at mealtimes. During the breakfast period, we felt very sorry for the two staff members who were trying to serve breakfast, reset tables, plus checkout guests. (The credit card machine wasn't working,) They also had to get the departing guests' suitcases to the parking area. The food was good, but we did find the dinner menu very limiting and would've preferred an al a cart menu. No internet in the bedroom. Renovation was going on all over, so it was quite noisy. The roof top terrace was also closed. Very sad, as this Hotel has great potential, just needs to be managed correctly.

We wouldn't recommend the Radisson Blu. When we arrived, we were told, they'd moved us to the Best Western, as they were full. We'd not had any prior notification thereof. (We think, they had a large group of more important guests to accommodate.) Our driver then took us to the Best Western where we spent the night, very pleasant. Radison Blu sent us, a bottle of wine, a tray of nuts and raisins and a note, apologizing for the inconvenience. (We weren't the only couple moved, luckily for us it was a one-night stopover.)

We thoroughly enjoyed this excellent hotel, the location was great, the staff are friendly, obliging and helpful. It's situated on the beach front and within easy walking distance of the medina and the harbour. The hotel is designed around a large outdoor pool, which is very pretty and well protected. We enjoyed our excellent breakfasts, outside, next to the pool. The hotel's restaurant and bar are on the beach, it was a good place to relax after a day of walking and exploring. We can recommend a visit to beautiful Essaouira and this well managed hotel.

This hotel really lives up to its name, "Riad Wow." As we walked into the reception, we both said, WOW! We received a very warm welcome and were offered mint tea and biscuits. I couldn't stop my eyes wondering around the reception area, as there were so many interesting decor items. There was definitely a wow factor to the deco, in all of areas of the hotel; bright, bold, colourful with interesting artefacts. It certainly looked and felt Moroccan, with a modern touch. Our room was large, richly decorated and we were welcomed with rose petals everywhere, a lovely romantic touch. The wooden window shutters and doors were exquisite. Loved the huge, golden, tassel tie backs, very majestic. The courtyard had lovely pool and the surrounding area was interesting and colourful. The roof top terrace was where Moroccan breakfasts and dinners were a served, it was also a wonderful place to put your feet up and relax. We spent 4 nights in this special Riad and would do so again, in a heartbeat. We very got very friendly with the staff, nothing was too much trouble for them, they only wanted us to be satisfied and happy. I'm gluten intolerant and at breakfast I said another, wow! as I was presented with a plate of gluten free breads, a crepe and huge slice of breakfast cake, much more than I could consume. They said, I had to have a choice. A big thank you to the chef as our couple of dinners were also delicious. Our evening waiter was very knowledgeable, interesting and we were impressed with his language skills. We certainly had an amazing, memorable experience. We can highly recommend Riad Wow.

We had a fabulous stay; the atmosphere was great it was attractively decorated; we certainly knew we were in Morocco. The staff were very welcoming, helpful and friendly. Location was perfect, just off the main square, within easy walking distance to lots of restaurants the medina and various attractions. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The Riad Hicham Restaurant, was excellent we enjoyed the breakfast, ate a lunch in pretty little alcove in the courtyard, very romantic. The waiters were chatty and helpful re our menu choices; had a delicious dinner on the terrace. We can certainly recommend staying in Riad Hicham.

Our Guide, Abdul Salam, was a very fit elderly gentleman who spoke rather loudly. He was a traditionalist, extremely passionate about Chefchaouen and a very proud Muslim. He was informative and engaging re the history of his city, and he gave us a better understanding of his culture. He also helped us familiarize ourselves with the medina.

We liked our private local guide, Morda, he was chatty, informative and knowledgeable about Tangier's history which was very interesting. We enjoyed exploring the medina with and seeing the art murals of Asilah. It was our first time in Morocco, so we asked a lot of questions which Morda happily answered. We're very glad we had the opportunity to spend time in Tangier, it's charming and definitely worth visiting, and doing a guided tour makes it more meaningful.

We found visiting Volubilis, this ancient Roman/Berber, partially excavated settlement fascinating. Our local guide was very knowledgeable, he captivated us with the history and the importance of this archaeological site. He made the ruins come alive for us, explaining just how this settlement worked, with its large merchant homes, water and heating systems etc. We loved his telling of the mythological stories explaining the beautiful mosaic floors etc. Definitely worth visiting. Next stop was the Imperial City of Meknes. Unfortunately, many of the historical sites are being extensively renovated, but our happy, friendly, interesting local guide Rashid, answered all of our questions and we did get an idea of the vastness an importance of these sites. He helped us explore the medina, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail with its magnificent architecture and Dar Jamai, which was beautiful and interesting, gave us a good idea of a residence in 1882.

Our local guide, Mohammed Agali, gave us a wonderful insight into the amazing Imperial City of Fes. He introduced us to its history, its architecture explaining the significance of the intricate decor elements. He guided us through the maze of lanes and alleyways and told us about life in the medina. We would never have been able see and experience what we did without our local guide. He took us to the best spice souk ever and a hidden gem of a restaurant for lunch. We were interested in the various local crafts, which are a living tradition, but did find some of them to be a bit touristy. Thank you, to Mohammed, for enhancing our experience in Fes.

Hassen II Mosque, is an absolute architectural marvel, it was awe-inspiring, very elaborately decorated and amazing. Our local guide was very good, interesting and entertaining as she was humorous, BUT our group was far too large couldn't always hear. We were supposed to be English speaking group only, but we were joined with an Israeli speaking group, we had to continually wait for everything to be interpreted and we'd be rushed to the next talking spot.

Our local Essaouira guide introduced us to the harbour which was bustling with fishermen and tourists. While we strolled around the well laid out the medina, he informed us of the 18th century ramparts and the town's interesting history. It has a little bit of a hip vibe and easy to shop and browse, as you don't get hassled. Our guide recommended a lovely, terraced restaurant overlooking the ramparts and the ocean. We so enjoyed visiting this relaxed resort town with its beautiful long beach and promenade.

Marrakech is a busy city, and we were so thankful we'd organized a guide and driver who help us to experience so much in one day. Our local guide asked us what our interests were, and from then on, he was very informative and engaging re the history, architecture, the Koutoubia Mosque, medina and the various other attractions we explored. We would never have seen and experienced as much as we did without our guide who helped navigate through the buzzing medina, you were continually getting out of the way people, mopeds, and huge carts filled with all manner of goods. We enjoyed the workshop area. What an experience!

We changed our activity to a Berber Village Tour. It was great to get away from the bustle of Marrakech. Our excellent driver, Hmad fetched us, and we wound our way up into the Atlas Mountains, enjoying the beautiful scenic landscapes, and small 16th and 17th Century Berber villages along the way. We stopped at Setti Fatma where we met our young, local guide Mohammed. He led us further up the road to his small village, which was clinging to the side of the hill, all the while informing us of their way of life, their families, homes, culture and terraced farming. We explored the village, met Mohammed's uncle who invited us to have mint tea with him in his little home. We loved the interaction and it felt spontaneous. Mohammed recommended having lunch at a restaurant, alongside the Ourika River, Hmad joined us, the atmosphere was wonderful and the traditional meal delicious. We had an amazing experience, thanks to Mohammed.

This was our favourite of all Nicest and newest of all. High end all the way. They were working on the lower outdoor pool still but the rooftop pool was awesome. The staff and hotel was 5 star all the way.

Awesome hotel. Could have easily spent two nights here!!!

Typical airport hotel but just what we needed so we could be on our early morning flight.

Well this was just all in all awesome!!

Loved this stop. Nice to have some alone time.

As mentioned nice with some alone time. Great to do some good walking in this area which we enjoy

Our guide in Fez Mohammed really made this our favourite stop!!! We talked to others at the airport (on a bus tour) and it was their least favourite. It was our favourite. Our guide was excellent and full of enthusiasm about the city and very modern thinking so some great questions and answers were provided. He took us to a restaurant that also was one of our faves as well

Our driver took us to an amazing restaurant in Rabat. Our favourite restaurant of the whole trip. It was nice to have a menu and pick our own food. We are not huge fans of preset menus which was most of the rest of the trip. Wouldn’t be ever eating dessert usually. And we like sharing different things. So this restaurant was our top pick for sure.

This was our favourite part of the trip. Our guide Mohammed was AMAZING!!! He was so engaging and very passionate about his city. He also took us to our second favourite restaurant on the trip. GREAT FOOD!!! This tour made Fez our favourite spot.

We opted not to do this and just spend the day at our awesome hotel.

This was at the end of our trip and just when you thought there wasn’t more to see. I was pleasantly impressed with Marrakech. Great way to end the trip.

Ahmed and his team were incredible. Beyond the hospitality (food, wine, music, accommodations), he offered so much local knowledge and passion. Also we made the wonderful decision to stay two nights, which allowed us to have an outstanding day tour on the region. It also allowed us to pass by a lot of the dozens of other camps in the area. Tiziri is superior with just six tents and some space and dunes between it and the next one. Nearby were larger camps lined up one next to the other—Tiziri’s set-up is so much better.

The location was fine but not great. The food offerings appeared limited (we went out to eat, though breakfast was good). Their bar literally ran out of wine and a local brand of beer while we were there. The staff was very helpful, however.

Beware where your room is located. The Salam Fes is one of evidently at least 3 co-owned neighboring properties. For reasons never explained to us, we were instead initially put in one across the street with subpar lodging, a faulty toilet and a lower posted online price than Salam Fes. After complaining (including great support from Original Travel) we were moved to another Riad on the block called Scherezade, which was fantastic.

Great location and gorgeous, opulent decorations and outdoor spaces including terraces.

Absolutely worth staying a second night not only to enjoy Tiziri, but to experience this tour with Ahmed.

It is 100% worth having a guide, at least if it is Hanan Alaadi. You will learn so much more.

Go with a guide if you can—guides get to skip the long ticket line and go straight in.

We loved the whole feeling of this oasis in the desert. The decor, food and staff. I would stay again in a heartbeat.

Quirky and unusual establishment. Rooms were an interesting mix of everything. Clean and adequate. Authentic and had the best nos- nos coffee of the whole trip

Great room with view over square and all the activity. In house restaurant had great meals. Central to other cafes and shops. You have to love this Blue City with so much History and beauty.

Loved this typical Moroccan styled Riad. The decor was over the top floor to ceiling tiles. Amazing friendly staff, Said especially. Great meals and very helpful staff. It was a joy staying here whilst in Fez.

Clean room, friendly staff. Understand we had to stop midway in our journey so room was good

Well what an amazing glamming experience in the desert! Rooms amazing. 2 queen beds, en-suite with all amenities and rug covered floors. Good great, staff friendly. After dinner music, singing and dancing great. Camel rides fantastic as was scenery, sunsets and sunrises. Well organised and definitely a don’t miss experience

We had a room with no external windows and it was dark and oppressive. Spoke with staff who moved us to a room with double doors and balcony. We had to share a bed but that was not an issue. Very central location and helpful staff.

This was our last stay before flying back to Australia. We had a great meal in house at one of the restaurants and a good night sleep before our flight.