Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

Cannot say enough about how well this trip was organized and the thoughtfulness of each and every person who helped us.

Noureddine - was the driver extraordinaire! We told him as well but he is a young man his parents should be very proud of. He was a safe driver in addition to thoughtful and funny. We were particularly grateful for his driving skills going to and from the Agafay Desert (those were questionable "roads") and while in Casablanca. We were genuinely sad to part company with him.

Marrakech
Hanan - was a terrific guide both for our walking tour of Marrakech as well as the food tour. She was knowledgeable, kind and showed us some very special places. She also introduced us to our new favorite cookie - the chebakia. She set the bar very high for the rest of the guides in Morocco.

La Maison Arabe Hotel was lovely. They graciously fed us when we arrived later than planned (thanks to flight delays). The room was perfect and breakfast was very filling. We enjoyed eating by the pool and hearing the birds.

Agafay Desert
Inara Desert Camp - never did I think our one night in the desert would involve a significant rain storm and thick clouds which meant no glorious sunset or stars. The one bright spot was our sunset camel ride was rescheduled to a sunrise ride the next morning. Our dinner was DELICIOUS! We were honestly floored by how yummy it was. The Inara staff were fun and charming.

Essaouira
Hassan - was a knowledgeable and considerate guide. He made the history come alive and told wonderful stories.

Heure Bleue Palais - was stunning. Our room was well appointed and we loved that the room looked out on the grand courtyard. It was pretty magical hearing from our room the little trio play into the evening. They sang Beseme Mucho which is one of our favorite songs.

Casablanca
Noureddin - handled driving us around very well and ensured we got to the Hassan II Mosque in time for our tour (which was tricky due to road closures) as well as a walk around the Medina.

Le Casablanca Hotel - a lovely hotel. Dinner and breakfast were very good and reading by the pool was a surprisingly quiet considering the city was just outside the walls.

Rabat
Noureddin - once again handled the driving with care for our day trip to Rabat. We are still talking about our visit to Chellah. It was fascinating and not what we expected.

We definitely felt that our requests were heard and expectations met. Thank you to all - both who we interacted with but also who managed "behind the scenes" - for a truly awe-inspiring trip.

Hotel Reviews

Le Casablanca Hotel

Casablanca

A stellar hotel with excellent food. Our room was very comfortable.

Authenticity & Character

Definitely a different experience than one in a riad but it was grand in a modern way.

Location

Casablanca is so big it isn't clear if there is a great location. Not a fault of the hotel but we appreciated where it was located.

Staff

Everyone was attentive and kind.

Cleanliness & Comfort

It was all well done.

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

A beautiful hotel that was very accommodating when we arrived late due to flight delays. They ensured we were fed that first evening in Morocco. The room was lovely and eating by the pool was very pleasant especially with the birds chirping away.

Authenticity & Character

Nicely decorated and highlighted its history.

Location

It was very easy to walk from the hotel to the Medina.

Staff

All thoughtful and kind.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Inara Desert Camp

Marrakech

They honestly made what could have been a disappointing stay (it was a hard rain for a good part of our afternoon and evening) fun and comfortable. The dinner was delicious and the staff were fun and charming.

Authenticity & Character

We are not into camping so this was the perfect type of stay in a tent for us. The extra touches (e.g. the shop, fun sculptures) were fun.

Location

A reasonable drive from Marrakech. The next day's drive to Essaouira was very reasonable as well.

Staff

Charming and made us laugh out loud. They made us feel very welcomed.

Cleanliness & Comfort

It was amazingly clean considering we were in the desert with whipping winds that night.

Heure Bleue Palais - Relais & Châteaux

Essaouira

Heure Bleue was marvelously grand. Breakfast was yummy and they took care of some laundry for us which we desperately needed. Probably our favorite moment was hearing the trio playing in the courtyard while in our room play Beseme Mucho which is a song we love.

Authenticity & Character

It wonderfully retains the glamour of old school travel without sacrificing comfort.

Location

It was incredibly convenient to all we wanted to do in Essaouira.

Staff

Everyone we encountered was helpful and kind.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was very clean and well tended.

Activity Reviews

Marrakesh Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

We ended up having to take this tour our second evening and after our walking tour because of flight delays. It was all delicious. Our guide, Hanan, took us to a variety of places which was fun. We particularly liked chebekia and sought them out during the rest of our stay in Morocco as well as in Barcelona.

Quality of Experience

Food

Chebakia, harira soup, snails and the sfenj.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hanan was an excellent guide who shared her love of food. We could've spent days and days with her.

Transport

We walked so this is a bit of an odd question.

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

This was our first tour and Hanan was an incredible guide. She was knowledgeable and had wonderful things to share. We particularly enjoyed getting to see a neighborhood oven (and help with some bread) as well as the underground heat source for the baths.

Quality of Experience

Hanan ensured that the Medina didn't feel overwhelming.

Food

We got a little snack which was yummy.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hanan set the bar very high for all guides for the rest of the trip. She was thoughtful and gave us really interesting as well as useful information that helped us throughout the rest of our trip in Morocco.

Transport

Again - odd question. We walked.

Le Jardin Secret Gardens Tour

Marrakesh

A lovely little garden.

Guided Tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

We learned so much about Essaouira from our guide, Hasan. He was knowledgeable and very enthusiastic to share his city with us.

Quality of Experience

Food

We got a yummy little snack.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was really wonderful and gave us terrific insights into the city.

Transport

We walked.

Essaouira to Casablanca via Eljadida & Safi Coastal Route

Morocco

Our driver did a great job driving us along this route and we got to stop and see some wonderful views.

Quality of Experience

A nice way to get from Essaouira to Casablanca.

Food

We had a good lunch along the way.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Noureddine was a great driver and pointed out interesting things to see.

Transport

Noureddine was a thoughtful and contentious driver.

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-guide

Morocco

Seeing the mosque was beautiful. It is truly an inspiring place in a stunning location.

Quality of Experience

It would have been nice to have a smaller tour. Being part of a very large group, after days of very thoughtful guides for just us, was a bit jarring. We did see other very small groups and wished we could have had that experience.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver could not come in with us but he dropped us off and picked us up right at the entrance despite all the other buses and cars.

Transport

Noureddine was terrific.

Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

A beautiful location and stunning experience.

Quality of Experience

Wish we had a smaller group or even a private tour. After all the wonderful private tours it was jarring to be in a very large group. We had been trying to avoid large groups for this trip.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Noureddine made sure to get us to the entrance and picked us up.

Transport

Day Trip from Casablanca to the Capital City of Rabat

Casablanca

We had no expectations for Rabat and were surprised. We particularly enjoyed Chellah. That was a marvelous site to visit with the different structures from various time periods.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Noureddine was a terrific driver and super helpful. He couldn't be a formal guide and we respect that.

Transport

Noureddine was thoughtful and made sure the drive was smooth.

Hakim our travel agent in Morocco did an amazing job setting up our trip.

We can not say enough about our driver for 11 days named Said. He was our guardian angel. We felt well taken care of from the moment we stepped off the plane in Tangier, until we left Casablanca 11 days later. He anticipated our needs every step of the way. Always making sure where we needed to be. He was very professional and knowledgeable. He was a great tour guide.

Our lodging was fabulous. We chose COMFORT level which was great. We stayed in riads for the most part which were beautiful and colorful and always served a substantial breakfast and more.

Our city guides in Chefhouan/ Abdul and Fes were topnotch historians. Every city guide would take us around to visit the local artisans to learn about ceramics, leather, bakeries, rug making, woodworking and etc and learn about Moroccan customs.

We enjoyed learning about wine making in Morocco when we were in the Meknes area and experienced a tasting at Domaine de la Zounia. Very enjoyable.

We loved seeing the beautiful Sahara for the first time and riding a camel. Great adventure. On our way to Marrakech we saw so much beautiful land and met lovely people. Saw where date production occurs, desert oasis, gorges, the middle and the high Atlas and more. We learned so much.

Osam in Ait Ben Haddou was a very knowledgeable guide.

Hayden in Marrakech was our FoodTour guide and city guide. He was flexible and knowledgeable. Had good connections with locals.

Our guide in Casablanca was very knowledgeable of the Hassan II Mosque describing the intricacies of the mosque and the open hearted and kind king.

We were impressed with the interesting backgrounds and all of the guides multiple language skills.

Could have used a couple of respite days but that is my fault for not planning it in.

There are so many more good things that happened on our trip which would exhaust me to share. Fabulous trip! Morocco is a beautiful country.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Mokhtar Tanger

Tangier

Authenticity & Character

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Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

lovely setting. be ready to climb the 100 steps to the entrance. Worth the climb.

Authenticity & Character

Location

fabulous views

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad El Yacout

Fès

Everyone was very helpful. The first night of our stay there was entertainment and dinner was served. Fabulous. The attention and care from the staff was tops. Marcos is the perfect hotel manager aka hospitality manager.

Authenticity & Character

great restoration work done on the building

Location

near the market place

Staff

Marcos and his assistant

Cleanliness & Comfort

room was dark. our second floor window opened up to large dining area on first floor.

Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

comfortable space. comfortable bed.

Authenticity & Character

attractive tent cabins positioned in the desert

Location

view of the sands of the Sahara

Staff

staff was attentive. food was delicious

Cleanliness & Comfort

comfortable beds.

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

gorgeous grounds, landscape.

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Riad Chergui

Marrakech

beautifully appointed. view from our window was the colorful landscape and pool. open dining area.

Authenticity & Character

Location

walking distance to restaurants and market

Staff

friendly owner. very gracious and lovely.

Cleanliness & Comfort

loved that our upstairs room windows opened out into the garden

Kenzi Basma Hotel

Casablanca

comfortable room. ate a great sandwich at the small local restaurant next door.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

room was clean. windows were filthy.

Activity Reviews

Private Transfer from Tangier Airport to your Accommodation in Tangier

Morocco

Said, our driver, picked us up at the airport in Tangier and drove us around to see the sights before reaching our hotel. He was amazingly thorough and accommodating.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Said was the best!!

Transport

Afternoon Guided Tour in Chefchaouen

Morocco

Abdul was an 83yo Moroccan gentleman who was authentic, charismatic and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our walk with him in the Blue City.

Quality of Experience

He was authentic!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Transfer to Fes, Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

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Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

Our guide was authentic, sincere and delivered a lot history and culture

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Guerrouane Region Winery Tour

Fes

We enjoyed learning and tasting the different wine varietals produced in Morocco. Our driver Said brought us to the winery. Our guide was very well educated in wine production.

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

Morocco

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Food

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

Morocco

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Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

Hayden was great. very flexible and knowledgable. We arrived late and his was very accommodating.

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Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Afternoon Guided Tour in Casablanca

Morocco

Our guide was very well informed of the history and symbolism of the beautiful Hassan II Mosque. We enjoyed getting an overview of exciting Casablanca city, viewing Pigeon Square and touring the marina.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Said our driver was amazing at every turn

Transport

We were a group of 5 Muslims ladies coming to Morocco for the first time, and hence opted for a travel guide during the entire trip. We were greeted by Samir, who remained our loyal driver for the 6-day journey. While in Marrakesh, we had an amazing stay at the Riad Le Pelerin - Beautiful interiors, comfortable beds, and great laundry service. Kareem, Rasyid, Ismail were very accommodating! Hanan took us on a tour around the city including the hustling and bustling of Jamaa elfna, where we observed many Moroccan artisans who showcased specialties of fabric, metal and wood works. She also took us for lunch at Hadj Mustafa where we witnessed the classic Lamb oven, and tasted the roasted lamb and the Moroccan tanjia. Food was superb! Would love to come back for a taste at Hadj Mustafa again. Hanan demonstrated very good details and history of Marrakesh - a bonus of having her as our female tour guide too. Samir then drove us to Agafay Desert where we stayed for 1 night for a desert experience with a view of the Atlas Mountains - an opportunity to meet and learn about the Amazighs. Great fireshow post-dinner too! We also rode the camels (My camel name was Hazza) then learnt to wear the Arabic turban - thanks to Yahya and Ridhwan who were patient with our shenanigans. We then went to Casablanca, Ribaat then finally to Fes, where we stayed at Riad As Salam who served us amazing Moroccan breakfast with best hospitality (Shoutout to Hisham and Muith for attending to us), and also got to experience body massaging. Our stay there was great, and it definitely was a true Moroccan interior designed setting. Sharif was our tour guide around Fes - where we got to see and learn, again, the rich Moroccan culture, tradition, art and craftworks that are in Fes. Sharif showed us the spiritual/scholarly side of Fes at the Islamic Qawariun University, the diversity of culture including Jewish cultures, and the hard work of people at the Tannery. Grateful to have met a lot of lovely people along the way!
Till next time,
Ain

Starting with Mohamed, he was very attentive with helping us to make plans for a memorable weekend in Marrakesh. With suggestions and changes, we landed on a great plan. Siad also reached out to us prior to travel to ensure we had all we needed. Contact details and emergency contact details were sent in advance. The helpful tips provided for this area were great as well.

We met with our driver/guide, Karim, and from the first moment we sat in the car, we felt safe, respected, and got excited about the next few days. Karim spoke and understood English very well. French too! We even started out the drive with windows down, sun shining, and a famous singer from our home Country playing on the radio. We knew it was going to be epic!

Karim was very careful to ensure that he was available for any advice, changes to plans, connections, basically he was at our disposal for the weekend. We took a drive to the Atlas Mountains and met with another guide for a short hike around Imlil and lunch at the house of a berber family. Karim made appropriate stops along the way for coffee, water, washrooms, and scenic points for pictures. We also stopped at an Argan oil cooperative where they make organic products such as cosmetics, oils, spices, etc. With the usual cup of tea to start, we had a lovely experience with a young lady to learn of their traditional processing rituals and products. After the long day and after he heard about what we had seen the week prior in Marrakesh, Karim suggested we consider changing our Day 2 plans which was SUPER. We opted for a long ride, but new scenery, and thus, we made our way to the beaches at Essaouria. We really enjoyed our time in Marrakesh and certainly having Karim with us made the trip memorable. We enjoyed the discussions, learning about new things, and much respect. Karim was a perfect match for our travel group. He is kind, patient and his vehicle is impeccable! Until next time!

BTW, we stayed at the 2Ciels in Gueliz which was amazing! Love the rooftop lounge.

Hotel Review

2Ciels Boutique Hotel

Marrakech

Great location, love the roof top lounge. Patron restaurant - best meal we had during the weekend. Great champagne list! Staff were friendly and hotel is very quiet at night.

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Activity Reviews

Day Trip to Imlil Valley: High Atlas Mountains Adventure & Lunch with a Berber Family

Marrakesh

This showed us that we really touched the tips of this area. We loved it in the mountains and to see snow was fantastic. We come from Canada and ski in the mountains so this was a treat and likely just a glimpse of what we can do next time. Our guide for the hike was very nice, in shape and shared information when we asked questions about the area. It's obvious that he loves this place and shared pictures of mountain hikes and skiing. The hike we did was more like a walk for us. There were more tourists than we expected but we were able to by-pass many. Ibrahim, our guide, changed our lunch location to a different spot, which was less congested. Thanks! Our tagline lunch was super tasty! We enjoyed the drive along the way with Karim which also included a stop at an Argan cooperative. Both Karim and Ibrahim spoke very good english and showed utmost respect to us.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Love the fancy vehicle. It's what I thought we'd get with KIMKIM and it did not disappoint.

Marrakech cultural guided Tour

Marrakesh

Alert - we skipped this excursion and replaced it with a drive to the beaches in Essaouria. We had already been to the medina with a guide earlier with a group tour. Essaouria was great to see. Again, another glimpse in all that Morocco has to offer. We were surprised by the significant increase in winds as we got closer to the coast. Coming from an Island in Canada, we know winds very well. When we arrived, we learned why this is called the Windy City as there were nearly a 100 kite surfers playing in the ocean. It was a great day!

Quality of Experience

Food

It might be just us ... it was just ok.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The trip was very easy to plan and Majid was very reponsive to making any changes we requested. Our driver Ismail was great - he was very personable and open about sharing about life in Morocco. He made 'on the fly' adjustments seamlessly and had excellent recommendations regarding where to visit, eat and shop. He always had an eye out for safety and we felt very comfortable everywhere.

We had a fantastic and memorable time celebrating our anniversary on a week-long trip to Morocco, all thanks to KimKim Travel! This was our second time booking with KimKim, and the experience exceeded our expectations. Maryem, our coordinator, was exceptional—always responsive and attentive to our needs, tailoring our itinerary perfectly to match our preferences.

Our Marrakech walking tour with Amnay was a delight; he was knowledgeable, engaging, and friendly, making the vibrant city come alive for us. The trip to the breathtaking Ourika Valley was another highlight, offering stunning views and an unforgettable stay at the serene Inara Desert Camp.

The true gem of our journey, however, was Essaouira. The peaceful, picturesque atmosphere of this coastal city provided the perfect ending to our trip, leaving us thoroughly enchanted. Our guide, Hicham, was also outstanding—friendly, professional, and an excellent companion throughout the experience.

We couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate our anniversary. Thank you, KimKim Travel and Morocco Immersion Tours, for helping us create such incredible memories!

Hotel Reviews

Riad al Rimal

Marrakech

A charming riad nestled in the heart of the medina, just minutes from Jemaa El Fnaa Market and key monuments. The staff were pleasant and respectful. While the room was clean, it felt smaller than expected, with a comfortable bed but hard pillows. Breakfast was typical Moroccan fare—decent. The rooftop, however, was a peaceful morning retreat, complete with a jacuzzi we unfortunately didn’t get to try.

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Inara Desert Camp

Marrakech

From the moment we arrived at this stunning desert camp, we knew we were in for a treat. It was our first time staying in a desert camp, and we only wished we had booked more than one night! The tents were spacious, beautifully decorated, and equipped with all the amenities of a standard hotel room. The bed and pillows were incredibly comfortable, and air conditioning in the tents added to the comfort. The staff were friendly and attentive, making us feel truly welcome. While the WiFi connection in our tent was spotty, we had no trouble connecting in other parts of the camp. Dinner was a delightful three-course meal, and the evening concluded with mesmerizing stargazing—a highlight of the experience. Overall, it was an unforgettable stay, and we can’t wait to return for another magical night in the desert.

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Villa Beldi

Essaouira

Our stay at Villa Beldi Essaouira was absolutely fantastic. Located just outside the medina, the peaceful setting adds to its charm, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle. The lush garden and inviting pool area are perfect for relaxing, and we often found ourselves tempted to spend the entire day by the pool. Our room was spacious, spotless, and tastefully decorated, with a comfortable bed, soft pillows, and excellent WiFi connectivity. Breakfast was a daily highlight, especially the delicious crepes and amlou, which we eagerly looked forward to each morning. The staff were friendly, attentive, and always ready to assist. Overall, Villa Beldi provided a serene and memorable stay, and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Essaouira!

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our tour guide, Amnay, was very patient and knowledgeable. He educated us on the history, culture, and traditions of the Moroccan people. He spent more time than allotted with us, especially in the souks, and made sure that we got everything we needed.

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Explore Ourika Valley

Ourika

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Camel Trek to Desert Camp

Agafay

This was such a fun experience! Our camels were well cared for, and the guides were very gentle with them. We took loads of pictures and enjoyed a bumpy ride with stunning views of the desert as we approached our desert camp.

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Food

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Agafay to Essaouira

Morocco

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Afternoon Exploration of Essaouira

Essaouira

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Most of the trip was wonderful. Our driver Ayoub was amazing. A friend by end of the trip. Our Fes guide Sharif was also very knowledgeable, as was Siad in Marrakesh. We enjoyed and learned from them both.

However the accommodations were mostly unacceptable. Our first one in Chefchaouen was good, but Fes and Marrakesh were very disappointing. My thoughts? Deluxe hotels were indeed selected, yet our rooms appeared to be the worst available at both locations, Fes and Marrakesh. We peaked in to other rooms to see what they were like and they were so much nicer. We felt exploited. After spending so much money to go deluxe, and then be given 2nd rate rooms, was a slap in the face. Our room in Fes even had someone’s sheets on the bed. When we pulled down the bed to go to sleep, hair was all over the sheets the sheets, and some stains to boot. It took an hour to get someone up to change them which ended up being a waiter and desk girl…not their jobs. The shower door didn’t close, and the toilet wasn’t bolted to the floor so teetered when used. I do not consider this deluxe accommodations. It seems there are so many parts to KimKim getting pieces of the pie, that the intermediary people take advantage of us vacationers by selecting cheap rooms so they can pocket more profit.

Hotel Reviews

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Beautiful room and wonderful people who worked there.

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Riad Salam Fes

Fes

Pros: Very nice staff and beautiful ajoining Riads, and rooms when I peeked into other rooms. Very good location. Con’s: Dirty room. Hair on sheets when we pulled bed down to get into, plus some stains. Shower door that didn’t close. Toilet not well bolted to floor. We were given the cheapest room in the Riad after paying deluxe prices. Small and dark. Filthy rugs. Awkward to get to room, with lots of stairs. Not enough tables to accommodate diners so had to eat by ourselves outside. It was cold.

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Palais Sebban

Marrakech

Beautiful riad, well situated, fabulous staff and restaurant. Our room was one of the least comfortable, very awkward layout, with steep stairs going from front door (after climbing about 3 flights already) down to the actual room. It did have two wonderful terraces, but the room was strange, with a shower and sink opened up into the bedroom, and a tiny bathroom cabinet. It was very narrow, like a wide corridor. Friday nights are enchanting with a trio of musicians and a belly dancer, plus unique meals served just that night. I was sick so the staff prepared a concoction every night of honey and lemon and ginger to help me sleep.

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Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

Good place to stop on the way from airport. Room was okay. A nice dinner buffet.

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Activity Reviews

Guided tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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A Private Journey from Casablanca to Chefchaouen

Morocco

Enjoyed Ayoub our driver. Very personable and knowledgeable. Saw interesting things we couldn’t have witnessed by plane or train.

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Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Give clients paying for deluxe accommodations deluxe accommodations. You can’t put us in a deluxe hotel and give us the cheapest room. Not good.

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Private Transfer from Fes to Marrakech

Morocco

Nice riad, but we seemed to have the cheapest room, again, in the deluxe accommodations after paying deluxe prices. The breakfasts were great and generous, the restaurant delicious, and the staff fabulous.

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

We loved Siad our guide. Very knowledge and accommodating.

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Three Hour Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe

Marrakesh

Totally fabulous! The teacher was very well prepared and patient with us all. The meal? Wow!

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Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-guide

Morocco

Nice mosque. Interesting tour.

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We had an amazing trip! Our driver Ismael was a jewel. He was fun to spend time with, provided music, laughs, a wealth of information, gave great recommendations for restaurants, etc.. and was extremely attentive to details. For example, we casually mentioned that it would be nice to have a glass of wine with dinner. Miraculously one showed up at our table at the desert camp as a totally unexpected treat. The local guides in Rabat and Fes were exceptionally good, both personable and knowledgable.

As often is the case, in my experience, some of the highlights of the trip were unplanned, lucky happenings: First, in Fes, we were told about restaurant Nur. Traveling in the shoulder season, we got a table and after a 2 hour, 8 course meal, the chef ( world famous Najat Kaanache) came and sat with us, talking for over an hour! Then, in the desert, it rained! While we are used to rain home in Seattle, it was a total surprise in Erg Chebbi, but it made for a fabulous night singing around the campfire, talking to Ahmed about life and the upcoming birth of his second child, and eating Fatima's delicious food.

The home visit was a pleasure and something I was glad we did. And to end at Riad Elegancia in Marrakech was perfect! Winding down with that luxury, the hamam and cooking class day, was a perfect ending to the trip.

Hotel Reviews

Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

Elegant and luxurious rooms, rooftop dining with the best breakfasts we had in Morocco! The staff was so kind. When I contracted COVID, we had extra bedding brought to our room so my wife and I could separate. We also had a meal from La Maison Arabe carried over so we didn't have to go out.

Authenticity & Character

Moroccan architecture with French culinary flair.

Location

Down a quiet alley, this was away from the hustle and bustle of the medina.

Staff

Everyone was kind, friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

The shower was inviting. Bathrobes were cozy. A rooftop pool was a special treat.

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Glamping like it should be done ... with an eco-friendly ethic. The owner of this family business spent the evening in camp with us. There was music, wonderful food prepared on-site by Fatima, and time to relax and talk with staff. The tents were remarkably comfortable, spacious, warm with well thought out lighting, bathroom facilities, etc..

Authenticity & Character

Great character

Location

Erg Chebbi was magical in the rain. The camel ride to camp was just long enough to set the mood without making you too saddle sore!

Staff

Welcoming and open to just sitting and talking with guests

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Activity Reviews

Visit the Hassan II Mosque & Museum of Moroccan Judaism

Casablanca

The mosque was astounding and well worth the visit. I would suggest seeing the jewish museum in Fes instead of this one.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ismael, our driver, was amazing. The guide at the mosque was quite good also

Transport

The transportation was comfortable and everyone was very punctual.

Casablanca – Rabat ( 1 Hour Drive).*Driving Times Don’t Include The Various Stops Along The Way

Morocco

Transfer to Chefchaouen from Rabat via Ouazzane 4 Hours Drive

Morocco

Rabat and the visits to the Kasbah, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Chellah and Andalusian Gardens were all must dos. Our guide was great. Seeing hundreds of storks was an added plus.

Quality of Experience

The beauty of the gardens and the storks

Food

Had our first dinner at the Dhow. It was okay food, but had the virtue of being scenic and a good place to walk to and see some of the city's nightlife.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was very knowledgable and a great communicator

Transport

As usual, Ismael was a rock star

Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

A beautiful city nestled in hill country

Quality of Experience

Good experience, but not sure that the time to get there was really the best use of time

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hammam Spa & Massage in La Masion Arabe at 3 pm

Marrakesh

Great way to wind down the trip

Cooking Class La Maison Arabe Marrakech 10 AM session.

Marrakesh

I love to cook... and eat. Fun experience.

Quality of Experience

The event was well organized. The chef was a good teacher and you get to eat the tasty food you cook.

Visit Majorelle gardens

Marrakesh

Beautiful gardens and a chance to see the Berber Museum which was interesting

Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Eating with locals at delicious Harira and Sfenj spots was awesome. Tanjia good. We skipped the spicy snails, but I think next time they would be worth a try. The pastries/cookies were good but not unusual.

Explore Chefchaouen with your local guide

Chefchaouen

A small taste of rural life in a mountain town. If you go to Chefchaouen, it is worth walking around with a guide

Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi N'Tichka pass

Morocco

Time with Ismael was always good.

Dine with a local family

Morocco

We had a nice, relaxing evening with a young family. We celebrated their 1 yr old's birthday, listened to their friend play the oud and enjoyed grandma's cooking in a typical home in the Medina.

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Food

Guided Tour of Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Transported back in time to the 11th Century in this magical place

Guided Tour of Fes' Jewish Quarter and Medina

Fes

We had a wonderful guide and learning the history of this community was important

Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

Just the right amount of time on a camel!

Quality of Experience

Transfer from Merzouga to Aït Benhaddou via Draa Valley

Morocco

Many date palms were damaged by a fire, but even so this is an inspiring place.

Exploring Marrakech's Wonders: A Private Guided Tour

Marrakesh

I'm not sure we could have navigated all the souks without our guide. Marrakech is a must be experienced city

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

My husband and I had a wonderful time in Morocco. Our main guide, Omar, was so friendly and took care of all our needs. He took videos and photos of our adventures that we will treasure. Our transportation was always clean and comfortable during the entire journey. 

While in Chefchaouen, we took a private cooking class where we went grocery shopping and made traditional tajine. Our hosts were absolutely amazing and treated us like royalty. While our dish cooked, we were taken on the roof top to admire the beautiful city which was definitely a trip highlight. 

Fez was a city beyond my wildest imagination and we had the perfect tour guide, Said, to show us around. I can not say enough about how wonderful and knowledgeable Said was during our walking tour. We explored the ceramic factory, tannery, and silk weaver. While weaving through the streets we tasted many local foods. 
We had such an amazing experience and Kimkim was a big part of making that happen. 

Hotel Reviews

Riad El Palacio

Chefchaouen

The rooms are comfortable enough. however, the bathrooms could use some updating.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

During breakfast, the woman was rushing around attending to all tables while the men did not help her.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The toilet was off balance and requires fixing

Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

This hotel is absolutely stunning. The staff are wonderful and helpful. Breakfast is everything you could want. Highly recommend.

Authenticity & Character

Absoultely stunning! Everything was so beautiful and perfect

Location

Walking distance to restaurants

Staff

They are all so friendly and helpful! They treated us like royalty

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room and indoor courtyard are stunning. So peaceful and beautiful

Hotel des Oudaias

Rabat

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Activity Reviews

Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

This was the highlight of our trip! Our hosts were absolutely amazing and treated us like royalty. While our dish cooked we were taken on the roof top to admire the beautiful city which was definitely a trip highlight.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Morocco

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Fez was a city beyond my wildest imagination and we had the perfect tour guide, Said, to show us the city. I can not say enough about how wonderful and knowledgeable Said was during our walking tour. We explored the ceramic factory, tannery, and silk weaver. While weaving through the streets we tasted many local foods. 

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Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

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Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

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Our driver Samir was fantastic. An excellent navigator of Moroccan roads, mountain curves and city traffic. He was responsive to requests to stop for pictures, full of information about Morocco and good company for 10 days. Our guides in Fez - Sharif, in Marrakech- Hannan and in Essaouira - Rashid were all excellent - knowledgeable and provided a wonderful day of exploring the Medinas.

Sallam was our driver and guide for 4 days. He was not only a superb guide but an intelligent conversationalist.
Getting to know him somewhat added to getting a feeling for Morocco.
The fact that he is a well recognized social media personality demonstrates his superior appealing communicating skills.
The on site guides were also very good. In Fez, Moha was very very good.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Club Val d'Anfa Casablanca

Casablanca

With only one night in Casablanca, this was a good choice.

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Riad Loudaya and Spa

Fes

The facility was a of a bit lower level than I thought that I had booked, but the people , especially Ebram, were superb.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Marrakech to Fes

Morocco

The drive was long and it was raining, but Sallam's conversation and shared perspective was afforded time. Stopping in Ifrane was special and so was a restaurant known to Sallam. Experiencing the geographical changes from Marrakesh to Fez was an experience unto itself.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Moha was great. I have mixed feelings about the pottery and tannery stops. They were interesting but the pressure to buy experience has its pluses and minuses.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Fes to Casablanca via Meknes, Volubilis & Rabat

Morocco

Menkes, Volubilis, Rabat were all good. Sallam was a great driver and companion.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

What an amazing trip! We were a group of 3 girlfriends who had lots of expectations about Morocco, expectations that were surpassed! We spent 11 days in this beautiful country, going from Casablanca and the impressive mosque of Hassan II to the capital city, Rabat and then heading to the north to see the beauty of Tangier and Chefchaouen. Then, we started our way south to see the ancient city of Fes and finally made it to the desert in Merzouga. In a single word: astonishing. The desert and its vibes were a highlight in our trip, where we enjoyed a first class camping and other activities like the camel ride and buggy in the dunes. Final destination was Marrakech through Ait Benhaddou to close one of the best trips in our lives.

Thanks a lot to Abdel and Said who were highly responsive during the whole planning and booking process. They always provided the best recommendations and made this trip tailor made for us, with really high quality hotels and gorgeous riads.

Sheriff, our guide in Fes, is impressively knowledgeable in history and knows the Medina by heart! Thanks a lot for taking care of us, showing us the arts and crafts of Fes, and for teaching us several interesting facts about the city. Same for Hanan in Marrakech, our female guide who brought us to the Bahia Palace and through the Jena el-Fnaa square and taught us about the history of this beautiful city.

And last but not least, Tayebb, our driver and friend! Great company. Thanks a lot for taking care of us and having a lot of patience. You really made the trip very easy and fun! You were very supportive and took care of any logistics which allowed us to really enjoy our time there. We’ll miss you!

Activity Reviews

From Merzouga Desert to Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Guided tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Desert adventures around Merzouga

Merzouga

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi N'Tichka pass

Morocco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-guide

Morocco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

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Private Transfer from Fez to Merzouga Desert

Morocco

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We travelled Oct. 27 to Nov. 3rd - Tangier to Marrakech. Majid was our planner, he was very accommodating even when we switched up Casablanca for Rabat - which was a mistake, even though our driver called ahead to the Riad to make sure we had separate beds, what we were given was far from comfortable - instead of separating the double bed, they just made up the small sofa to a bed - it was very uncomfortable for an adult to sleep on. Our guide/driver Mouad picked us up in Tangier. We could not have had a better match for our personality. Mouad was thoughtful, kind and funny, and listened to “what WE wanted to do” , even after our tour ended, he made sure we were safe and not to hesitate to reach him if we needed anything - which was a huge plus for two senior females in Marrakech! Our only regret was not having KimKim arrange for our 3 days to Merzouga desert - the company we hired was horrible - the driver had zero interest in what we wanted or did he care.

Hotel Review

Riad Dar Dar

Rabat

We specifically asked for 2 beds, what we got was a double bed and the sofa. Clearly the double bed could have been separated but they were too lazy and opted to put sheets on the sofa - it was very uncomfortable, good thing it was only one night

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Activity Review

Dinner with a local Family in Fes

Fes

This was our most favourite thing. The family was lovely, we openly talked about EVERYTHING….living in Morocco, children, healthcare etc….

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We had the most amazing driveraa

Transport

Definitely Tayeb was a great guide and driver, always caring every detail of our schedule and needs. Exactly what we were looking for, with great recommendations and knowledge. He has been very kind the whole time. We've enjoyed a lot visiting Tanger, Merzouga and Marrakech...the riads were great at Fes, Tanger and Marrakesh.
Our guide Sherif at Fes was very caring too in the Medina, being so clear and with the knowledge for every spot visited.
For me, visiting Mosquee Hassan II at Casablanca was incredible, as well as Tanger, Rabat was surprisingly impressive, the desert left me without words... Abdellah was always helping to make the last time adjustments and solving which made out trip unforgettable and highly recommended

Hotel Reviews

Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

Good enough to rest and continue your day outdoors

Authenticity & Character

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Location

Staff

Good enough

Cleanliness & Comfort

Towels were a little old

Riad Mokhtar Tanger

Tangier

Very comfortable beds, nice rooms... Great location... All good

Authenticity & Character

So cool the decorations

Location

In front of the medina

Staff

Kind

Cleanliness & Comfort

Spectacular

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

The place is spectacular an the room was great... So many stairs but is part of it

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful

Location

You have to walk a lot to arrive to the riad in the middle of the medina, with all the luggage make it impossible to do it by your own

Staff

They were too busy to mind

Cleanliness & Comfort

It could be better

Riad Salam Fes

Fes

One of my favorites riads... The 5 houses are amazing... So comfortable and staff were so kind

Authenticity & Character

Incredibile

Location

Staff

So caring

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

It was a great option to stay 2 nights here... They were solving this last time change and helping with everything.

Authenticity & Character

So comfortable

Location

Staff

Mustafa is so kind! The pastelitos for breakfast were great

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

A great location, very comfortable

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Palais Sebban

Marrakech

The most incredible spot to stay at Marrakesh... Breakfast was incredible

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Activity Reviews

Guided tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Great spot, so impressed about the magnificent structure and culture

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Tayeb is excellent driver and guide

Transport

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-guide

Morocco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Quality of Experience

Unbelievable

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Tayeb and Sherif... 100% recommended

Transport

Private Transfer from Fez to Merzouga Desert

Morocco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Do not use Hakim as a travel advisor for your trip to Morocco.

I have used Kim Kim to book two other trips and have been pleased with each of the travel advisors, who knew what they were doing and provided useful and actionable advice. In particular, if you are going to Iceland, Gummi is a great trip advisor.

Hakim was unable or unwilling to provide helpful advice for this trip. In answering questions, he would typically reply with flowery, formulaic messages that had no substance and didn’t answer the question. It’s like he didn’t know what he was doing or couldn’t think of suggestions. I got the sense that he didn’t care about making the trip for us; rather he wanted us to follow a set pattern. He didn’t listen. In the end, we did our own research and made our own decision without his help. Hakim was of little assistance.

Given my experience with Hakim, it is unlikely that I will use Kim Kim again.

I have used KimKim before, and liked certain things about it, but learned a few things from the last trip with them and was able to communicate all the things that are important to us to Majid. He was very easy to work with on the details and specifics and planned a great itinerary combining both his insights with our requests. The most important part, being pairing us with the best guide possible. If I could always have Mouad as a driver/guide, or I could transport him to all future trips elsewhere, I would 100% of the time. He made sure every detail was to our liking, let us know he could edit timelines and travel plans as we wished as we went along on the trip, and was able to navigate all of our plans and desires perfectly. He went way above and beyond the entire time, always giving us tips, insights, helpful knowledge and so much more. There was nothing he would say no to, and no problem or need he couldn't solve or provide. There was just the right amount of activity and the logistics for a big trip were all seamless. I would use this team for any planning on Morocco!

Hotel Reviews

Dar Saba House Hotel

Tangier

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Palais Amani

Fès

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Villa Pomme d'Or

Midelt

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

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Activity Reviews

Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

We loved our guide Hakim. He was very kind, knowledgeable and did things a pace that was perfect for what we wanted. The "best tea in Morocco" was a nice touch and the lunch and snacks he picked were some of our favorites.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

This was the only detail of our journey that could have been improved. The tour started off well, with a good stop for soup and some history on the woman making it, but only included one other street food place and then a very mediocre restaurant (which I would not have picked out as there are many way more interesting ones). I would say this needs improvement - there are tons of interesting dishes to try and we didn't really get a good overview and sampling. Luckily our driver/guide made up for that by leading the way on other parts of the trip.

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Food

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Hammam Spa & Massage in Marrakech 11 AM Session

Marrakesh

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As expected, everything ran smoothly. Our driver Mohamed made the trip even more special with great driving and great service. I highly recommend him. The guides we had (except Hamid in Marrakesh) were very good and knowledgeable. Chefchaouen nice little town, good shopping and nice pictures. The Medina in Fes, interesting and good shopping as well. We found that doing our shopping before Marrakesh was better. We did not see copper pots in Marrakesh.
The trip highlight is the desert, unbelievable! The day it takes to drive there and the day it takes to drive back are worth the experience. The best meal was on Dades. Marrakesh great city we spend extra days in it. I would stay outside the Medina since the "regular" hotels are within walking distance from it.

We had an amazing time during our trip to Morocco. From when Mouad picked us up at the airport until the end of our time with him, he was amazing and constantly checked that we were happy. His English was good enough that we could have great conversations about the countryside we were driving through, he made sure that we were always comfortable and had anything that we needed. We would highly recommend him as a guide for anyone wanting to see the country as he drove us from Tangier to Chefchaouen, to Fez, to Rabat, to Casablanca and then to Marrakesh. The riads that we were booked at were, for the most part, quite amazing. Beautiful old places and the staff went out of their way to make us happy. Except for one place - the riad in Rabat. We had requested two beds and instead of separating the two beds that made up the king size one (which would have meant they would have to remake the beds) they left us with the king size and a very uncomfortable couch in the sitting room area. We were so tired that night, we didn't even have the energy to eat, we just collapsed. We were very unhappy about that experience. The guides that we had in Fez and Marrakesh who took us around the city and through the medinas were very very knowledgeable about the history of everywhere they took us. Two of our highlights were the hammam that included a massage and dinner with a local couple in their home where we had a lively discussion and learned a lot about the day to day life of people in Morocco. We would unhesitatingly recommend KIMKIM as the company to use in your travels and Mouad especially. He went out of his way to ensure we always had everything we wanted/needed.

I recently had an incredible trip to Morocco, and I can’t thank KimKim and Sharon enough for making it all possible. Their exceptional service and careful planning were key in allowing our journey to continue seamlessly, even when one of our group members faced unexpected challenges.

Special thanks to Maryem, who crafted a perfect itinerary that balanced the best of Morocco’s culture and landscapes. And an extra shoutout to our wonderful guide, Sallam. His dedication went above and beyond; he not only drove us through the stunning Moroccan countryside but also guided us through the medical system with patience and expertise. Thanks to Sallam, we felt safe and supported throughout our journey, exploring unforgettable places like Marrakesh, Casablanca, Fes, Chefchaouen and Tangiers.

This trip wouldn’t have been the same without this team’s care and professionalism. Highly recommend KimKim for anyone looking to explore Morocco with peace of mind and great company.

Our trip to Morocco via KimKim was truly magical and probably one of the best trips of my life (including 25 other countries visited so far)!! This was my first time traveling via a travel agency and with a guide / driver and I cannot recommend KimKim, Majid or our amazing guide Mouad enough!! My heart is so full after this trip and our experience with them! Morocco is a beautiful country with kind people, amazing food, adventure, relaxation, shopping, art, music and more. Majid did a great job organizing the details of the trip and providing recommendations so our itinerary had it all!

Once we arrived to Casablanca, we were met at the airport by our fantastic guide Mouad who's big smile, great sense of humor, attention to detail and thoughtfulness truly left a huge impression on our group. Mouad was an extremely safe and organized driver. We could relax and have fun because we knew he had everything handled. He frequently broke up our longer drives for "great stops" along our route which allowed us to really get a feel for the beautiful people, culture and cuisine of Morocco that we would not have found with out him. Some of my favorites stops were to get fresh squeezed pomegranate juice, prickly pears and oranges from local farms, coffee from roadside vendors, freshly shucked oysters right from the ocean, assorted Moroccan cookies from an amazing bakery, henna tattoos from a local village, hikes along the sea and mountains, etc. Mouad is DEFINITELY who you want as your guide! He is positive, funny, knowledgeable, easy going, and he has a gift for reading people and assessing their needs. He flexed perfectly from giving us great information on the country, being our hype-man when we were having fun and excited, finding anything we needed (ice, medicine, a birthday cake, etc), and creating a calm environment when everyone wanted to relax in the car. He also invited us to his family's home for lunch in the desert which was a heartwarming experience that I'll never forget. He helped us get a special birthday cake in the desert, play a prank our on friend in the Dedas Valley and he helped us change our plans a few times so we could stay in the best places (with the best rooms) and be sure to see Essoueria which was our favorite! Our trip to Morocco was full of so much laughter, adventure, learning and love all thanks to Mouad!

My favorite adventures of this trip were wandering the narrow medina streets in Fez, hiking with monkeys in the Atlas mountains, riding camels, ATVs and 4x4s through the Sahara desert, dancing to Gnawa and Tinariwen music at the desert, camp, meeting Mouad's family in Rissani, shopping for a custom leather jacket and Berber rugs in the Atlas mountains, relaxing at the Hammam in Marrakesh, laughing and eating together, trying street food in Essoueira, and galloping down the beach on horseback in Essoueira. Thank you to KimKim, Majid and Mouad! <3