Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

We had an extraordinary Moroccan adventure thanks to the terrific planning by kimkim.
When we were interacting with them and planning the trip, we had no idea that it would be so smooth and well organized. Our driver, Said Misser, was, in addition to being an outstanding driver, a tremendously engaging and interesting man who spoke near flawless English. We so completely enjoyed his company. He could not have been more accommodating and professional. The hotels selected, particularly the one in Marrakesh, were excellent. Our guides in Fez and Marrakesh were very good and we really enjoyed the tours of the Medina in Fez and the food tour in Marrakesh

Hotel Reviews

Kasbah Isfoula

Ait Ben Haddou

We loved our stay here. The owner, Stephani, was delightful. The public are was beautiful and the room was very clean and comfortable. There was a continual nasty smell in the water closet. Be sure to eat dinner in the dining room. It's terrific.

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Riad Madu Luxury Camp

Merzouga

To put a really nice room and camp in the desert is quite an accomplishment. The room was spacious and well appointed. The bed was very hard but we slept very well. The lack of privacy for the toilet was lame. Really, hang some curtains.

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Dar Meziana

Chefchaouene

The hotel has a good location within the city but had a couple of flaws. The biggest flaw was the style of the bed. It was in a raised alcove. You had to climb up on a couch to get into bed. Once up to the bed, you had to crawl over your bed partner to get into bed. Also, our room had a badly ill sized bathroom door. It loudly scrapped every time it opened it closed.

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Riad Kalaa

Rabat

Lovely hotel with an excellent location. Because you can't drive directly to the front door of the hotel, be sure to let them know when you arrive so that they can unload and transport you luggage. Once there, you'll have an excellent stay. We had a comfortable room right by the rooftop pool.

Authenticity & Character

Old House turned into a boutique hotel

Location

Inside the walls

Staff

Really good service especially from Idahned Ayoub at reception

Cleanliness & Comfort

Les Jardins De La Medina

Marrakech

You were tired after a very long drive and when we walked into the hotel, enormous smiles lit up our faces. Then, when we spent some time there, we were even more delighted. This is one of the finest hotels that we've ever stayed at and we've stayed at a lot of them. Everything is so well thought out and beautifully executed. The rooms are spacious and beautifully appointed, there is a balcony and a sundeck. The public areas are gorgeous and the restaurant served us an excellent dinner and three wonderful breakfasts. My wife experienced her first hamman and a delightful massage. On Sunday night, while we're having a delicious dinner, we were treated to a magic show by an extremely talented slight of hand artist. It was so much fun.

Authenticity & Character

This was a palace for a woman who is part of the royal family. It has since been converted into a sensational luxury hotel

Location

The hotel is right at the edge of the Medina and just down the street from Cafe Clock

Staff

Everybody could not have been nicer.

Cleanliness & Comfort

It was very clean and I saw no sign of deferred maintenance

Activity Reviews

Traditional Cooking Class

Morocco

This was one of the tour' s highlights. Under the direction of an excellent chef, we prepared a fantastic lunch.

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Food

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Evening Food Tour in Marrakesh

Marrakesh

Our guide, Rasheed , did an excellent job showing us the market and crazy busy main square

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Exploring the Medina and Historical Sites Of Marrakesh

Marrakesh

Abdul did a very good job showing us around the Medina

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Overnight in the Sahara Desert

Morocco

It was great but we'll never need to ride a camel again. Ouch

Quality of Experience

Food

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Meknes: Wine Tasting in Morocco's Wine Region

Morocco

We tasted the best Moroccan wines of the trip and had the best meal of the trip at the winery.

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Exploring the Imperial City and Medieval Medina of Fes

Fes

Zahra was a tremendously knowledgeable and professional guide.

Quality of Experience

We visited several craftsman but never felt any pressure to buy. We did buy a beautiful tile table.

Food

We loved most of the Moroccan food we ate

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Zahra really knows her city

Transport

Our driver, Said Misser, was fantastic. His English was near perfect, he was a terrific driver and helped makes the tour so wonderful.

We had truly wonderful experience. Planning and booking our trip was easy with quick and helpful feedback from the team throughout the process. We were able to customize our trip based on the number of days we had available and the places we wanted to go! Hakim was a pleasure to work with. We had the most wonderful driver - Mohammed - that was with us for our entire trip and made our travels around the country seamless. He helped coordinate with our tour guides in each location and offered us the flexibility and opportunity to stop and explore so many sites and experiences along the way.

Hotel Reviews

Paradise of Silence

Ait Ben Haddou

Paradise of Silence was ironically not too silent due to dogs barking throughout the night. The hot water was the most inconsistent here, cutting off mid-shower. Despite these issues, the location and facilities were good.

Imperial Glory Lodges

merzouga

The night in the desert at Imperial Glory Lodges was a great experience. The tent was comfortable and it was a nice touch to have dinner included. There was a slight issue with the hot water, but for a one-night stay, it was manageable.

Palais Zahia

Old Medina, Tangier

Our stay at the hotel in Tangier was great. Even though it wasn’t a luxury spot, it was very comfortable for a one-night stay. The hotel was small but cozy, and the service was excellent. The breakfast buffet was the best of our trip.

Riad El Yacout

Fès

We had a wonderful stay! Our room was wonderful. But of particular note was the Manager Marcos who was truly fabulous and very helpful. Dinner services was also incredible!

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Activity Review

Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

The Food Tour & Local Gastronomy in Marrakesh was an absolute highlight of the trip. Our tour guide was amazing, knowledgeable, and engaging, making the experience memorable. I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Marrakesh.

Our driver/guide Soufiane was AMAZING- so kind, caring, thoughtful, and safe. He anticipated our needs and was exceptionally knowledgeable. Marrakesh was great, our guide Hannan was superb, 11/10! The desert was a good experience, should’ve skipped Fed and stayed extra day in Sahara. Fes - interesting city with very cool sights. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Unfortunately, we received the standard “tourist treatment” with most of the tour spent in the hustles of getting us to buy things after a short tour (tannery, tile) or explanation (carpet, cloth) shops. While interesting, it was all a preface to the hustle. I would have preferred hearing about architecture, history, culture, etc. IMO, paid guides should warn you it’s a hustle, not offer you up to them. That had been my beef with previous tours and I’d hoped that this one would be different. Alas, it was not.
Casablanca was not worth the time. Saw the mosque and that was it. Basically we had 1 day in tourist hustle and 1 with nothing to do. Overall a good trip but would make different choices and be more vocal about my desire for non-hustle options.

Our recent trip to Morocco was an incredible experience, made even more special by the people who guided us along the way. One of the true highlights was our driver, Omar. Not only was he highly professional and reliable, but his warm personality and deep knowledge of Moroccan culture and landscapes added immense value to our journey. He went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable, informed, and engaged throughout the trip.

We were also impressed by the professionalism and thoroughness of all the local guides we encountered. Each one brought a unique perspective and helped us better understand the rich history and traditions of the region.

Among the many memorable experiences, we especially enjoyed the vibrant souks and a hands-on cooking class in the city—both offering a sensory feast and an authentic taste of Moroccan life. In contrast, the rural part of our trip offered breathtaking topography and charming village markets, giving us a chance to experience the country's natural beauty and slower pace of life.

Overall, this trip was a perfect blend of culture, cuisine, and scenery—made exceptional by the people who shared their knowledge and hospitality with us.

Hotel Reviews

Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

The Sahara Stars Luxury Camp was a fantastic experience. It looked exactly like the pictures and was everything we expected. Despite a minor communication issue about transportation back to the road, the overall experience was superb and definitely a highlight of the trip.

Kasbah Itrane Tamnougalt

Tamnougalt

Kasbah Itrane Tamnougalt wasn't as charming as the other accommodations. It felt more like a large resort and lacked the personal touch and intimacy of a Riad.

Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

Staying at this riad was a truly unforgettable, authentic Kasbah experience. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by the attention to detail in every aspect of the property—from the beautifully preserved architecture to the lush gardens that felt like an oasis. The lodging was thoughtfully designed, blending traditional Moroccan charm with modern comfort. The food was another highlight—fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care. What made the stay even more special was the warmth and hospitality of our host, who was genuinely welcoming and eager to share the culture and history of the region. It felt less like a hotel stay and more like being a guest in a cherished family home. Highly recommended for anyone looking to immerse themselves in Moroccan culture in a setting that is both peaceful and inspiring.

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

The guided tour of Marrakech was extremely educational. It's essential to go on a city tour to truly understand the culture and city dynamics. It provided a wonderful perspective of Marrakech, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting.

Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

The private cooking class with the souk tour was absolutely fabulous. The hosts were incredibly nice, and the environment was comfortable. It was a perfect cultural exchange and learning experience. We cooked bread, a tangerine dish, and a pastry. I highly recommend it!

Guided Tour of Taroudant

Taroudant

The guided tour in Taroudant was quite disappointing. We wanted to shorten the tour from two hours to one due to fatigue, but the guide insisted on following the complete itinerary. It was a little frustrating as we were really tired after a long day of travel and wanted to rest in our beautiful Riad.

Our trip to Morocco was nothing short of magical, and a huge part of that was thanks to our incredible guide and driver, Rabi. From the moment we met him, we felt completely safe, at ease, and well taken care of. Traveling through a new country can sometimes feel overwhelming, but with Rabi behind the wheel, it felt effortless.

He was warm, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable—not just about the destinations, but about the culture and history of each place we visited. What really stood out, though, was how flexible and accommodating he was. We made a few changes to our itinerary along the way, and he adjusted everything smoothly without hesitation. He truly wanted us to have the best experience possible.

Having Rabi as our driver made our trip 100 times better. We can’t imagine exploring Morocco without him and feel so lucky to have had him as part of our journey. If you’re planning a trip to Morocco, ask for Rabi—you won’t regret it!

Also, a quick shoutout to KimKim for making the planning process so easy and stress-free. The team was responsive, thoughtful, and tailored the trip exactly to our interests. From start to finish, everything was seamless.

The hotel choices were wonderful. Our operation guide (Said) was incredibly responsive and helpful. Specifically he secured transport from Casablanca to Fes after a flight delay resulting in us missing our flight. Our driver Hamza was a very good driver, fun, friendly and kind. We shared with him that he could be even better if he studied more about the geography and history to share with customers. Kimkim and team created and delivered a wonderful vacation for us in beautiful Morocco!

This was an excellent trip and I've been recommending Kimkim to everyone! It was a busy program, but there was nothing I would have preferred to omit. It was all fascinating and VERY well organized. To go through the various elements:
Our driver Abdelkarim was an outstanding driver and a delightful personality. We enjoyed his company and willingness to help throughout the trip. However, he really could do with some more English lessons! Communication was not his strong point, so on this we would give him a lower grade.
We really liked the hotel in Chefchaouen, Dar Jasmine, especially the outstanding view from the balcony of our room. And the delicious breakfast. It was a shock having to climb 100 steep stone steps after a 3-hour flight and queuing 90 minutes for passport control, followed by a 3-hour drive with multiple stops at police security checks, but the hotel was lovely.
Hazim, our guide in Chefchaouen, was fine and an entertaining character.
We had a long day driving from Chefchaouen to Fes but the stop at the tomb of Rabbi Amram ben Diwan was interesting and the Roman ruins of Volubilis exceeded our expectations. Our guide there, Achmed, was excellent.
In Fes we stayed at Riad La Maison Bleue, which was beautiful, although the least comfortable of the places we stayed at. If I were returning to Fes, I would probably look for somewhere else to stay, despite the luxurious surroundings.
Our guide in Fes, Hassan, was very good and he showed us a tremendous amount in the short time we stayed there. Unfortunately our day in Fes was a Friday, so many of the shops were closed. I would have liked longer in Fes, but that was just the way it worked out with our own timing restrictions.
There was a stop in Rabat on the way from Fes to Marrakesh - interesting to see the tombs and Hassan Tower.
On arrival in Marrakesh we barely had time to freshen up before the scheduled Food Tour. I had wondered if that might be too much for us, but it was such an amazing experience and great fun that I'm really glad we did it. It was one of the highlights of the program. Our guide in Marrakesh, Ishmael, was also excellent.
We liked our hotel there, Les Jardins de la Medina. The restaurant was very good and the gardens were attractive, though I was sorry there wasn't a better view of the Atlas Mountains from the roof.
Our day trip to Essaouira was one of the highlights of our stay in Morocco and we enjoyed everything about the day, apart from our guide, Isaid, who spent most of the time on his phone.
On our last day in Marrakesh, the cooking class at La Maison Arabe was outstanding and I would highly recommend it to future visitors. Incredibly well organized and presented and we enjoyed a delicious lunch at the end of it.
That afternoon, we attempted to visit the hotel La Mamounia for tea. Visitors should be warned that the hotel has a very strict dress code and anyone wearing sneakers, or any footwear resembling sneakers, will not be allowed into the hotel or grounds. We discovered that the hard way!
Another point worth making is that it's really difficult to get the small change you need in order to keep tipping everyone. Don't bother to try the banks or the exchange offices. We finally got some change and smaller denomination notes with the help of our guide in Fes.
All in all, a very enjoyable visit to a friendly and hospitable country.

Our trip to Morocco was terrific...we loved the diversity of venues, cities, and activities. Our driver/guide, Reda, was highly professional, informed, courteous, and caring. He went out of his way to ensure the highest quality trip possible.

Specific highlights include:

The quality of hotels was excellent and provided a genuine sense of the Moroccan culture.

Reda was incredibly sensitive to our comfort and drove with care and attention to our needs.

Local tour guides were competent and informative.

Overall, we found the people of Morocco to be culturally sensitive, historically informed, and curious about our own experiences.

Our vegan diet was accommodated quite well, and we were pleasantly surprised by the vegan options available throughout the country.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Mimouna

Essaouira

Same comment about the uncomfortable seating in the room....otherwise great view of the ocean. At breakfast, they prepared dishes that we requested.

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Palais Sebban

Marrakech

We stayed at Elegancia... it was lovely as were the staff. The vegan breakfast prepared by their chef exceeded all others and they actually found almond and soy milks for us!

Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

The perfect resort experience at the perfect time in the trip.

Location

Skoura was a quiet hamlet but quite peaceful

Staff

Very attentive to our vegan needs. Exceptional dinners and breakfasts!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Again....lack of comfortable seating in our room seems to be a norm in Moroccan hotels. The two chairs on the patio were unusable. But there was great seating around the pool.

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

A perfect two nights in the desert! The size (just 8 tents) was great...the food was wonderful...and the service was exceptional.

Riad Braya

FesfE

We loved all the riads since they offered authentic Moroccan tourist experiences.

Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

I would recommend that Original Travel be clearer up front about the 150-step hike to the hotel. Reda did ask, but only when we were en route to the property. I understand that alternate arrangements would have been made if needed (fortunately, it wasn't) but that's something clients might want to consider well in advance of the drive. Once there, though, the property was lovely and the meals there exceptional. We did request a room change since the one assigned to us was essentially windowless.

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Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

This hotel was adequate. It was perfectly located for our needs given nearby access to two vegan restaurants and on hte walking route we had designed. The furniture is dated and in need of repair but it was fine. We did have a problem with no reservation on record for our first night but it all worked out.

Authenticity & Character

Unlike other hotels we stayed in, this seemed more corporate.

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

It seems that comfortable furniture is at a premium in Morocco.

Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

The least useful of the guides...mostly silent on our walk. He answered all questions but otherwise had little to say.

Visit Majorelle Gardens

Marrakesh

Not guided...self-guided

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

It was fantastic to have a female guide to get her perspective as a women in Morocco.

Guided Tour of Skoura Oasis and Lunch with a Local Family

Morocco

It wasn't really a lunch with a local family as billed. Our lunch was at a kasbah owned by a family but catering to tourists. The meal turned out fine after a mistaken beginning. We really loved the guided walk through the oasis.

Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures

Merzouga

Our local guide never showed up and the last minute replacement wasn't very well prepared. But, it turned out ok... We enjoyed our dune buggy ride

Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

No camels for us... isn't the 'vegan' thing to do. The dates we bought in Erfoud are delicious!

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Good guide who seemed to know everyone and was very informed historically.

Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

We never stopped at Moulay Idriss. Not sure we missed anything. The quick visit to Meknes was interesting,

Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

Would loved to have spent more time in Rabat. Chefchaouen looks better from afar than within.

Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

As expected...

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide

Morocco

Saw all the key sights....walked for a full afternoon as well. Half a day is adequate for Casablanca

Our guide Hamza, totally made this trip for us. He was interesting, thoughtful, steered us clear of any uncomfortable situations. Made good recommendations and always looked out for us. He is an excellent driver, careful and skilled. He shared much information about the country, its history and its culture. His English was great. He is warm , intelligent, and honest.

Our driver Abdelkarim (Karim) was amazing, he was very knowledgeable and an incredibly safe driver. He did a great job coordinating our day-to-day activities and making sure things ran smoothly. The country of Morocco was truly beautiful and the activities we went to were very fun. We were upset that without us being made aware of it until the day of, our sandboarding activity, which we paid for (and hopefully we can get refunded for this), became impossible due when they scheduled the activity. This was especially annoying considering we were given 5hrs of free time the previous day when we could have done the activity.
What disappointed us the most were the lodgings booked by the KimKim team. With hindsight never have I been more happy that the major hotels we booked ourselves as the ones booked by the KimKim team were dirty, one had roaches, the other lacked a hot water shower. These hotels were quite rundown and did not meet the standards which we felt had been conveyed to us. The "luxury" camp which KimKim had told us had AC did not, and the food served was inedible.
Also the driver we had, as much as we loved him, was not who KimKim had told us would be our driver. This left us very confused and initially nervous since we were unable to contact our driver directly and it simply wasn't who we were told our driver would be.
To summarize, we enjoyed our trip overall and were mostly happy with KimKim's efforts, but in the future we probably will not use KimKim again due to the quality of the hotel bookings not being worth the premium we paid KimKim to book them.

Hotel Reviews

La Perle du Dadès

Boumalne

Good for kids with lots of little board games and activities. Bad for people who wanted a view. Hotel has bad food and not near any restaurants

Authenticity & Character

Location

so many hotels with great views of the gorge, not this one

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bed was rough, lots of flies, lacked hot water in shower and stable wifi

Riad Madu Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Luxury is a stretch. The camel ride out to the camp went great, until the driver tried to force us to buy knick-knacks. The staff was very kind which was a positive. The food was inedible and dinner was a struggle, especially as they did not understand gluten-free meaning my fiancé could not eat most of the dinner. the tent was black which made it incredibly hot, which would've been nice if the A/C worked...

Authenticity & Character

Location

not really in dunes, right next to every other camp

Staff

Staff was nice

Cleanliness & Comfort

The A/C didnt work, black tents made them super hot, uncomfy bed

Kasbah Mohayut

Merzouga

Disgusting hotel, roaches outside our room, horrible food, dirty and unclean rooms. There is no internet for guests either. The bed was the worst bed I have ever slept on in my life. The bed and pillows were so awful that my fiancé and I slept on our clothes to make it softer and used our sweatshirts as pillows since the hotels were as hard as cement. Maye this hotel used to be good, but now it should be avoided.

Authenticity & Character

Rundown, pool looked like the water was dyed blue

Location

Right on the dunes, great for sunset/ sunrise.

Staff

Staff didn't do much, left pool area very dirty with old food and drinks sitting out

Cleanliness & Comfort

roaches, beds, internet, pillows, actually clean the rooms, mold in minifridge, the list could continue

Activity Reviews

Paragliding

Marrakesh

Very fun, further from the city than we had been told. the drive with the paragliding crew after drop off was terrifying. They had people sitting on the roof of the car as we went up a narrow windy road on the edge of the cliff.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Drive by the paragliding company to the spot we took off from was terrifying

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over Marrakech

Marrakesh

Very fun, great view

Quality of Experience

Food

generic breakfast, bread and juice

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

Great knowledgeable guide, I wish we had seen a bit more of the landmarks, but only so much can be done on a half day tour.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

our guide was super knowledgeable, made the experience great

Transport

Boumalne Dades to Marrakech, via Ouarzazate and Ait BenHaddou

Morocco

Car ride

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Rock Climbing

Morocco

Was fun, wish we had known it was 4 hours long in advance

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Erg Chebbi Dunes to Boumalne Dades

Morocco

Its a car ride

Quality of Experience

Its a car ride that felt like it took way too long

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sand Boarding

Morocco

We did not get to do this activity due to poor planning by the KimKim Staff

Quality of Experience

actually planning it so we could do the activity

Guides, Drivers and Staff

actually planning it so we could do the activity

Transport

actually planning it so we could do the activity

Camel Trek into Luxury Sahara Camp

Morocco

Fun ride, ruined by guide trying to sell scam objects at the end

Quality of Experience

Food

There was no food?

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

ATV / Dune Buggy Adventure in the Sahara Desert

Morocco

It is not a real ATV adventure, you slowly drive behind a guide.

Quality of Experience

Not very exciting

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Morocco

Just a car ride, we didn't want to stop for the monkeys. Its a long ride but it has great views.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

1/2 Day Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Tour was great, our guide was very knowledgeable, and we saw so many different landmarks and interesting places.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Ahmed, our driver was superb.

The guide in Marrakesh was not a good choice.
He spent most of his time talking to his friends than to attending to us.
other that he, the trip was exceptional. Thanks, Sharon

Activity Review

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

The guide was an idiot! If i were you, I would not use this guy again.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had an amazing trip to Morocco, in no small part due to the service and dedication of the Original Travels team.

We had a thoroughly positive experience with original travels throughout. Our initial trip planning was through Abdel, who was highly responsive, very pleasant to deal with, and rapidly adapted the trip to align best with our preferences, including taking account of our young children (for instance by managing the driving distances for each leg). The same can be said of the point of contact for the trip, Said. Said was also very responsive, provided helpful answers to various ad hoc questions, and also facilitated a pottery workshop midway through the trip, which turned out to be a highlight. Said also ensured two hotel upgrades throughout the trip, which was appreciated.

Turning to our driver/guide, Samir was wonderful throughout the trip. Not only was Samir a fun companion on the long drives, he ensured our every need was met at every stage of the vacation. Of particular note were the small acts of kindness throughout the trip, such as providing snacks and water for our children, securing cough meds, and even helping resolve our kids arguments! We cannot speak highly enough of his services, and would hope to meet again in the future.

In terms of specific points on accommodations and activities, overall Original Travels arranged for very comfortable accommodations and a range of fascinating activities. The accommodations we enjoyed the most was Kasbah Azul in Agdz (fantastic staff, food and ambience), as well as Riad Pachavana in Marrakech (lovely peaceful Riad, with delicious breakfast). We would also highlight Dar Rihana in Boulmane Dades as being lovely and glad we stayed there.

For improvement in the future, we felt that the desert camp (Orient Desert Camp) had a ‘transactional’ feel as compared with other hotels we stayed at. Whilst a lovely location and comfortable camp, it had a less personable atmosphere from the staff. We also much
preferred the atmosphere of the Riad in Marrakech rather than the hotel we stayed in Marrakech’s New Town (which did not give any particular flavor of Morocco and could have been anywhere), so would recommend use of the Riads where possible.

Of the activities we participated in, particular highlights were the pottery workshop mentioned above - the owner was so welcoming and hospitable and we had a fantastic time. Also the desert camel ride was amazing, though it would have been better had we arrived slightly earlier so as not to be rushed onto the camels to make the sunset. We also thoroughly enjoyed our Marrakech food tour, and would recommend that to fellow travellers.

Generally the guides used by Original Travels were very good, though we would note the following slight caveats:
- Our guide in Ait Benhaddou put the least effort in, and generally just took us to a range of stores to buy things from his friends. Was more preoccupied with catching up with his friends rather than actually guiding the tour.
- The tour of marrakech guide did not adapt his general spiel to better fit our young kids
- The guide in Merzouga didn’t speak much English, which made communication difficult.
- We would’ve appreciated if guides took more initiative with taking photos in the moment instead of us finding a spot and doing a posed photo.

That said, all of our guides (indeed all of the people we met in Morocco!) were welcoming and friendly, and did provide special experiences.

Overall, we are extremely glad we chose Original Travels and Morocco for our vacation, and would strongly recommend for other travellers!

Our overall evaluation of the trip was very good Our favorite parts of the trip would be our tour with Zahra in Fea ,our journery into the desert and our hike in Setti Fatma with Mohammad Zahra did an excellant job of showing us all the medina in an effecient and professional manner Her personality is delightful!! Our hike with Mohammad was filled with the beauty of the mountains and his kindness another delightful experience I also should mention our driver Said who was great we loved all our time spent with him and he watched out for us making sure we always had what we needed. We did not think it was necessary however to have a tour of the medina in both Fes and Marrakesh as they were very much the same and honestly the one in Marrakesh was boring only because it was a bit redundant a suggestion would be to explain that to the client whem booking the trip. Another suggestion might be to do a better job of the actual planning piece with the detail of the trip example we didnt realize if we were a bit late to the desert we would miss out on the camel ride to the camp Acutally we felt there were a lot of small details that were left out of the itinerary such as times to meet guides etc Dont get me wrong we loved the trip but our thinking was these suggestions will help you in th future

Hotel Reviews

Villa Makassar

the hotel itself could use a facelift ex when usuing the hotels hair dryer it blew up and blew all the fuses

Staff

the staff in hotel were wonderful alway patient accomading and welcoming

Eden Boutique Hotel

Boumalne Dades

this property was so beautiful and could have been in Italy absoutely lovely

Staff

all of the staff were very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Its a brand new hotel and the rooms were pristine

Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp

Merzouga

the camp was lovely but we didnt really know where and when we were supposed to be places

Authenticity & Character

The camel handlers were very kind

Location

Beautiful setting

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Hammam Visit: Traditional Body Scrub

Morocco

This experince was just ok the staff were great but the overall experience was a little to commercial

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Day Trip to Ourika Valley: Hike to a Waterfall

Morocco

THis was a highlight our Guide Mohammed was awesome kind and fun the countryside is so beautifu;

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Exploring the Medina and Historical Sites Of Marrakesh

Marrakesh

This was our least favorite mainly because it was very repetitive of what we had already seen and learned in Fes

Evening Food Tour in Marrakesh

Marrakesh

This was really fun our guide was great and we had a fun eperience in the market eating soup at a street vendor and morrocan donuts a highlight of Marrakesh

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Overnight in the Sahara Desert with Sunset Camel Ride

Morocco

We enjoyed the camel ride to watch the sunset and our camel handler was very kind and patient the itieneray expalnation of this trip however was not informative

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Guided Hike in Ifrane National Park

Morocco

this hike was just ok nothing special in fact we at times thought we were walking in circles

Exploring the Imperial City and Medieval Medina of Fez + Food Tour

Fes

Food

we loved the food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Zahra was the best she was knowledgable fun and took great care of us

It was an excellent experience. Kimkim put together a phenomenal plan for us that helped us cover almost all major cities.
A special word for Rachid who was our English speaking driver cum guide who rendered an excellent service to us. He was always very accommodative and always ready to help us make our trip better than planned. Be it last minute changes to dealing with emergency situations...Rachid handled every situation with calm and maturity. He is the best that the industry can have.
At the end of the trip we were like a family.
Thanks to Kimkim Said and Ali and special thanks to Rachid for making our trip one of the best for our memories.

Activity Reviews

Moroccan Dinner and Fantasia Show at Chez Ali

Marrakesh

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Visit Majorelle Gardens

Marrakesh

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

I have mentioned it in my review. The best of the best...Kimkim Ali, Said and Rachid.

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My wife and I and our two girls age 16 and 13, had a fantastic one week trip in Morocco, visiting Fez, Merzouga (Sahara desert camp), Quarzazate, and Marrakesh. We flew into Casablanca and out of Marrakesh. This trip was most certainly out of our comfort zone, and we even considered bailing on the trip in the days leading up. I am so glad we went. Booking through KimKim (MOBT Global) was a leap of faith, but they 100% delivered on the itinerary and riads/hotels as promised and were very responsive to questions before and during the trip. While our driver Farid did not speak English, we were able to easily communicate with him with Google translate, and he was like a genie who appeared at the exact correct times, every time. Farid was extremely warm, friendly, and protective of us during the trip. The Mercedes van provided was very comfortable for the long drives. Zahra, our tour guide in Fez, was outstanding and request her to be your guide in Fez if you can. If we had more time, in hindsight, I would have extended the trip by two days to break up the drive to and out of the Sahara desert, adding an overnight in Midlet (middle between Fez and Merzouga) or some other nearby town and Tinghir / Todra Gorge (middle between Merzouga and Quarzazate). Also consider adding a day for the Atlas Mountains. Don’t skip the Sahara desert overnight and camels, it was the highlight of our trip, which was already filled with many highlights! I would not hesitate to use KimKim or MOBT again.

A true bucket list adventure that did not disappoint! Our driver, Abdel, was absolutely fantastic and went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable, safe, and didn't miss a single wonderful activity. He made us truly feel like part of his family. Everything was wonderful including the excursions into different city markets, the beautiful Ryads we stayed in across the country, and of course the fantastic camel ride and night glamping under the stars deep in the Sahara Desert.

Hotel Reviews

Euphoriad

Rabat

We absolutely loved this ryad in Rabat and wished we could have stayed there longer. Everything was wonderful including the beautifully renovated historic building and rooms, the great views of the city, the attentive and friendly staff, and of course the fabulous food. We look forward to staying there again the next time we visit Rabat.

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Eden Boutique Hotel

Boumalne-Dadès

Our absolutely favorite hotel during the trip! Everything was perfect including the magnificently designed rooms and spaces, beautiful mountain location, delicious breakfasts, amazing gourmet dinners, and wonderfully attentive and friendly staff. We would have loved to stay longer there!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Built into the side of a mountain with beautiful mountain views.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat

Morocco

We were met on time and communication was fantastic. Our driver, Abdel, was wonderful from the moment he met us at the airport with a huge welcome and a genuine smile on his face. He was a joy to work with and we were very luck to have him as our driver throughout the 9 days.

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Abdel was amazing!!! He went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable, safe and didn't miss a thing.

Transport

KimKim is a very good group to book with. We started working with Ali and had good written and verbal communications with him.
Our trip was then turned over to Said, and he was easy to work with, and responded promptly when we reached out to him before and during the trip. In one city our tour guide didn’t show at our hotel. We contacted Said and he was going to quickly have a replacement, but we didn’t want to wait. He compensated by arranging for a guide on a different day, at a different site.

We were happy with the accommodations they booked for us through Original Travel. We were treated extremely well by everyone at all 6 locations.

The best decision we made was to travel by private car and driver. Our driver/guide was Mustapha and he was GREAT!
Mustapha was professional, friendly, and very accommodating. He did all the driving, handled all the luggage, and knew all the best places to stop for food, photos, shopping, and clean bathrooms. We felt very comfortable and safe with him. He provided a lot of information about the cities, the country, and its history. The trip would not have been the same with out him.
Steve and Lorraine. N.Y.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Bayti

Marrakech

We had a very nice room, and the staff was great. We were treated incredibly well.

Authenticity & Character

We were very happy with our room.

Location

Easy to get to the local square and market place. Many restaurants and shopping close by.

Staff

The staff was great. The manager, the wait staff, everyone is so nice and treated us very well.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

Really nice property. We arrived late and left early. Wish we had more time to enjoy it.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Very close to the Kasbah and everything else.

Staff

The staff in the dining room were very accommodating. They serve a large dinner buffet, but it was late and we only wanted a small meal. They went out of their way to allow us to only eat what we wanted, for less than the full price, which was reasonable priced anyhow.

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Orient Desert Camp

Merzouga

Said the owner made us feel very welcome. The men serving our meals were great. They made us a special dinner the 2 nd night. One of the men in particular had a great sense of humor, and had us laughing several times. The tents and beds were comfortable and had showers and private bathrooms. The driver who took us out for the day, Ramadan, spoke a little English, and he took great care of us, and brought us to a great restaurant for lunch.

Authenticity & Character

Location

In the Sahara but not to far from the local sites. If you have the time go for the ATV ride in the desert.

Staff

We were treated incredibly well. Thank you Said and the men who work there!

Cleanliness & Comfort

It exceeded our expectations.

Riad Braya

FesfE

Beautiful Riad. Staff is amazing. We were very pleased. Breakfast was exceptional.

Authenticity & Character

Location

It’s in the Medina. We did not go out at night. Our guide met us at the hotel.

Staff

We were treated like Royalty. Everyone is so nice and accommodating.

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Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

The hotel is well located. The breakfast is OK. We did run into a small problem of our own making, and the young man and woman at the front desk went well out of their way to help us. They could not have been any nicer as they spent an hour of their time helping us. We were so grateful! Cars can not pull up to the hotel, and so the hotel sent an employee out to help us with our luggage. All of the hotel staff treated us very well.

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Location

Staff

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The room and bed was adaquate.

Activity Review

ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga

Merzouga

The guide who took me out was very friendly and helpful. He took pictures and video of me on his phone and sent them to me.

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This is the 2nd trip we've booked through KimKim. It allowed us to access the best of the best in local companies. We considered a few different tour companies, but KimKim's connection to Morocco Immersion Tours & Adventures won out, and we can't be happier about it.

Leaving Morocco after just 10 short days was incredibly difficult! We’ve traveled the world extensively, but this trip, meticulously crafted by Morocco Immersion Tours & Adventures, stands out as one of our most cherished experiences.

Before embarking on this journey, KimKim allowed us to Zoom with owners, Sharon and Abdou, and coordinator Nihad. We exchanged ideas and expectations, and the trip they organized exceeded our wildest expectations. Nihad kept us updated throughout the planning process, making adjustments and ensuring that we had everything we needed for our private two-couple vacation.

We travelled all over Morocco - Casablanca to Rabat to Meknes to Fes, Merzouga to Boumalne Dades, and finally onto Marrakesh, with so many places in-between. We even crossed the Atlas Mountains twice.

Morocco is a unique and intricate country, but our trip truly came alive thanks to our exceptional driver and guide, Abdelhadi Oulaid (Abdel). His care, attention to detail, humor, and knowledge made this experience unforgettable. Sharon and Abdou aptly describe their company as a family enterprise, and while Abdel may not be blood, he made the four of us feel like part of his family.

All the hotels and riads we stayed in, carefully selected by Morocco Immersion, were magnificent, especially the Eden Boutique Hotel in Dades.

Throughout our Morocco Immersion trip, their hand-picked, specialized guides led us on an enriching journey of learning and discovery. Exploring with these guides and Abdel, we were introduced to a vibrant tapestry of Moroccan culture and people. The Amazigh, the indigenous Berber people, exude warm hospitality, kindness, and generosity.

Choosing highlights is an arduous task, but the golden sands of the Sahara, the chaotic yet captivating allure of Fes and Marrakech, the tranquil beauty of the Atlases and Dades Valley, and Abdel’s infectious humor and genuine care all stand out. Owner, Abdou, met us in Dades with a heartfelt embrace and personally guided us through the bustling market. He led us on a winding, historical walk through an old kasbah and brought us to a private home where we were warmly welcomed with tea and lunch. Our hosts, two sweet Amazigh women, used our market purchases, and prepared the most delectable couscous of our entire trip.

Despite the vast distances we covered and the numerous places we visited, Abdel’s exceptional care and attention to detail ensured that our trip was an absolute delight. He went above and beyond, escorting us to evening activities, fulfilling every request, and ensuring our safety and well-being at all times.

Morocco Immersion truly excels in providing an immersive experience. Sharon and Abdou’s expertise, extensive connections, and remarkable ability to coordinate complex activities seamlessly throughout a tight itinerary are truly impressive. Thank you, KimKim for partnering with them!

Hamza and Said were very helpful and quick to respond both before and during our trip across Morocco. We reached out to Kimkim at the last minute to plan a trip and they did a wonderful job.

Ayoub was our guide/driver for the full trip and he was everything we could have hoped for. His positive attitude always added to the day. Ayoub helped us see unique sights along the journey and even made our long travel days engaging and interesting. It was genuinely wonderful to have everything scheduled and outlined for us. We felt like we could turn our planning brains off and just enjoy the sights and culture of the regions.

Our city guides, Sharif in Fes and Sellam in Marrakesh, were knowledgeable of the history and showed us around to many of the local hot spots. It was great having an official guide for half day tours.

We had a great time and thank everyone involved in the trip!

We planned a 15 day trip for our family group of 4 adults with Sharon's help. She helped put together an itinerary that would suit our group. Our overall experience in this trip was wonderful and we learned so much about the Amazigh (Berber) culture and traditions and about the history of Morocco. The warmth of the welcome we got felt special - and we got this from all the people whom we interacted with: our tour manager, the drivers and the staff at the Riads where we stayed. We wanted cultural immersion and indeed that was what we got.

A highlight was our "day with the locals" in Boumalne Dades, where we had Abdou Idrissi (owner of Moroccan Immersion) as our very knowledgeable guide to Berber culture, architecture, life, cultivation and irrigation. It was a treat to be in the kitchen with our hosts Malika and Khadija as they prepared a tagine and couscous in the traditional way. They and their children were so open and welcoming and we surprised my husband with a birthday cake. Definitely the most unique birthday he has celebrated!

Each of the cities we visited gave us a chance to experience medieval towns by staying in Riads in the Medinas of these towns. Our local guide Mohammed in Rabat, a different guide named Mohammed in Fes, and Salaam in Marrakesh were all excellent - knowledgeable and personable.

While in Fez we found out that our wonderful tour manager and driver, Salaam could not accompany us for the rest of the trip, due to circumstances outside anyone's control. We cannot say enough about Salaam as a guide and chaperone for our trip: he is fun to be with, incredibly knowledgeable about history, architecture, culture and more and he made sure we were comfortable as we made our way through our first three stops. To Moroccan Immersion's credit, they made sure that they had good drivers for us at short notice in a busy season, so there was no interruption in our programming. Even though he could not be with us for the rest of the days of the trip, he kept track of where we were, communicated with the drivers we had and made sure things went well for us. Abdou was of course, in the background, making sure things went well.

The other drivers we had were very good but they did not have the same level of knowledge and ability to guide and inform us as Salaam did. This did impact our tour experience - and we understand that it was because of something beyond anyone's control.

Our favorite stop was as Kasbah Tiziri in the Valley of the Roses. Our hosts Michelle and Hussein were wonderful and gave us delicious food and their own insights into life in Morocco. The Kasbah has a beautiful garden, has been modernized beautifully while maintaining a traditional identity.

All along we had beautiful drives - between Rabat and Fez, Fez to Merzouga and then from the desert camp in Merzouga to Marrakesh. There had been rain after a four year drought and the countryside was green (except of course near the desert area). We got to experience spectacular views as we drove through the low, the mid and the High Atlas mountains (many peaks with snow). Our drivers negotiated the challenging drives smoothly and safely.

We ended by spending a day in Essaouira which was a nice relaxed ending to our trip in this charming seaside town.

We covered a lot of ground, physically, and learned a great deal during our trip all while experiencing a feast for the senses and a sense of warmth and welcome!

Hotel Reviews

ONOMO Hotel Casablanca Airport

Nouaceur

This served its purpose as a place near the airport so we could make our morning flight.

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Palais des Remparts

Essaouira

Charming hotel. Great rooftop terrace with ocean views.

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Everything was clean and good. The incense smell in the rooms and the riad was a bit overwhelming.

Riad La Croix Berbère

Marrakech

Good location near the main square. We were able to find our way through the maze of streets using Google maps. We were here for 3 nights

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Staff

We got great personal attention from the staff here over our stay of 3 nights.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The riad was clean and well furnished. The discrepancy between the two rooms was noticeable - one was a suite and the other was a standard room. When traveling with another couple that doesn't feel great.

Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

A rave review for this Kasbah and for Michelle who refurbished this historic building with authenticity and elegance. The hospitality, food, beauty and comfort of this place were a stand out.

Authenticity & Character

The attention to architecture, especially the brickwork on the facade were special.

Location

The views from the rooftop and from the terraces, as well as the garden were lovely

Staff

Wonderful hostess and wonderful staff. Hussein as well as the young man who helped him were warm and chatty.

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Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

This was a gorgeous camp. Our rooms were comfortable and attractive - amazing to have plumbing and hot and cold water in the desert. The dining room was beautiful and we had amazing meals at this camp.

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Staff

Ali was very attentive and kept track of everything and made sure we were comfortable.

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Riad Merzouga Dunes

Merzouga

This was a comfortable hotel and served well its purpose as a jumping off point for the desert camp.

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Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

We enjoyed our stay here. A beautiful Riad, great breakfasts and good service.

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The rooms were clean. Some features of a historic building were a challenge.

Riad El Palacio

Chefchaouen

A beautiful Riad. The staff may have been a little over their heads, though Fatya was working hard to make us comfortable and was a lovely hostess. We were two couples traveling together and the rooms we were assigned were quite different - one quite spacious, and the other rather small.

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Location

Staff

Can't say enough good things about Fatya - but she did not have enough support.

Cleanliness & Comfort

As mentioned above the rooms were strikingly different.

Riad Dar Chrifa

Rabat

A beautiful Riad with excellent service - great start to our Morocco adventure. We had a lovely dinner there as well as breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

The architecture and the rooms were beautiful, traditional, yet comfortable

Location

Easy to get to once we got oriented to being in the medina

Staff

Welcoming and warm

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Activity Reviews

Visit Anima Gardens

Marrakesh

We enjoyed our visit to Majorelle and Anima gardens. Majorelle gardens are a tour de force of color and garden design meeting amazing plantings especially of succulents. The little museum of Berber clothing, ornamentation and life was also gorgeous. The Anima gardens are a bit outside the city but were worth a visit for another unique garden which incorporates colorful artwork and sculptures. It had a good outdoor cafe which was a good and relaxing lunch spot.

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our original driver/tour manager Sallam was able to be back with us for this extended tour of Marrakesh. Visiting the Palais Bahia, an old madrassa with a long history, and of course a tour of the medina were done really well by Sallam and we enjoyed it all very much! We stopped at a government certified herbalist shop. Sallam also filled in info about Ait el Benhaddou for us. We said good bye to Sallam after this tour.

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

We had a guided tour of a kasbah which involved also understanding cultivation inside a kasbah. This road is spectacular and the kasbahs are amazing to see - the way in which they mimic and blend into the countryside is interesting. Ourzazate was interesting with an entertaining tour guide of this big movie studio where many movies were filmed from westerns to historical and biblical movies. At Ait el Benhaddou we were dropped off at the wrong place to enter - this necessitated crossing a stream on stepping stones. When we contacted our driver he came back and got us to a bridge which seemed to be the more normal way to enter. Lack of signage and aof guide at this site made it less enjoyable.

Hiking the Road of 1000 Kasbahs

Morocco

Please note: There seems to be no way to indicate that we did not do this activity. I couldn't proceed with the review without giving it some star.

Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

We had a different driver for this segment of our tour who was a very good driver but was not a guide. Again, he was doing this at short notice and did his best. The Todgha Gorge was gorgeous as was the drive to Dades valley. Very lovely countryside!

Camel trek to your Camp

Merzouga

One couple from our group of four rode the camels to the camp. The others took the suv. The handoff from our driver to the camp personnel was a bit chaotic and it was hard to understand exactly what was going on. The sunset ride was beautiful and a unique experience made more unusual by the fact that it was raining in the desert!

Tour of Desert Region

Merzouga

I think I covered this in the previous review. We also visited a workshop where we learned about the fossils from that region and saw the artifacts they made incorporating the fossils. Very unique!

Fes to Merzouga via Azrou and Midelt

Morocco

Our driver Mohammed was the nicest man but perhaps was not someone who usually functioned as a guide. He did his very best, since he had been assigned to us at short notice. Getting to the hotel on a rainy night (not usual in a desert region for sure) was a challenge and it was a good thing we had phones with service so we could help with online maps and navigation. Next morning we visited Rissani, a kasbah, and also enjoyed the Gnawa musicians. All enjoyable.

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Mohammed, our guide for Fes, was the best site specific guide we had. He grew up in the medina there and seemed to know everybody. This was an extensive tour, which took us to a great viewpoint for a panoramic view of Fes, and also included the palace, the medieval university and the madrasa as well as a visit to the jewish quarter and a synagogue, also the souk. The famous tanneries where leather is dyed was interesting also. We also got to see how the tiles for the amazing tile work were made. We really enjoyed our guide and the tour!

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Morocco

Volubilis is a wonderful site located in beautiful countryside. We enjoyed the mosaics which are in pretty good condition , the baths and the remains of a temple. Our guide was helpful.

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Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

We did not have an orientation walk. However when we asked, Salaam was able to make suggestions about what we should try to see and also about places to eat.

Rabat to Chefchaouen

Morocco

Beautiful drive with good and informative conversations with Salaam. We stopped in Volubilis, an ancient Roman site. The guide there was good but not a stand out.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was good but not a standout compare to other guides we had on our trip.

Transport

Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

We had this tour on the morning before we drove to Chefchaouen. We were a bit tired the first evening and just enjoyed walking around a bit on our own. The next morning we had a wonderful tour with our guide (so sorry not to be able to pull up his name). We also visited the ancient necropolis of Chellah where we got a sense of what an amazing city it must have been. We also got to see the amazing black and white storks who have built enormous nests. We had requested a visit there and it has a history going back to the Phoenicians and the Romans prior to being used by Muslim rulers. Spotting the stork nests became a feature of our whole trip - they often they build nests at the top of a mosque.

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Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat

Morocco

We had set up a group Whats App chat with Salaam prior to our arrival. This made our arrival go smoothly despite the fact that one couple arrived in Casablanca a few hours after the other couple. Salaam made sure the other couple was comfortable and got coffee and water before we got there.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Salaam was an exceptional tour manager/driver

Transport

Very comfortable brand new vehicle - an eight seater van for four of us and the driver.