Kimkim Trip Reviews for Morocco

We had a great trip. Tarik was our guide for the week. He was very friendly and helpful. He met us every morning at the appointed place and time. He was always kind and upbeat. There was never a worry about anything. We also enjoyed a gastronomic tour in Marrakech with Hanan. She and Tarik both seemed to be proud of their country and all it has to offer. We will always have happy memories of Morocco and of the time we spent with these two knowledgeable guides.

I cannot say enough good things about Megan and her team. They were super responsive, planned a wonderful trip, and made things completely effortless for us. I not only highly recommend them, but plan on using them again on my next trip!

Said is a master communicator and answered many many questions I presented before the trip. Our guide Reda was an absolute professional with excellent attention to detail with our needs. Unfortunately I had a knee injury about a month before the trip. Reda went out of his way and by his own initiative to accommodate us including stopping to find me an ice bag. At our hotel stops he initiated getting us moved to a ground level room to help me avoid stairs. Aside from the incredible communication and attention to detail. Our trip was a flawless plan with a flawless execution. I was able achieve a bucket list item of visiting the desert and riding a camel! Yep would recommend KimKim in a heartbeat and we are already planning our next adventure!

Sallam was great and so helpful and fun. He shared his love and passion of the Berbers and Morocco. He was punctual and alw Amy’s willing tp please. We learned so much about Islam,the Berbers,Moroccan history and we had many discussions on many topics. He became like a good friend and made our trip to Morocco one of a lifetime.
The desert camp and journey there and back gave us a fabulous taste of the desert. All of our Riads and hotels were clean and the staff friendly and helpful. There were two special stays. The first Maison dHotes La Vallee des Figues in the Dades valley was a unique and comfortable place made especially so by Bob. He always had a smile and treated us like old friends. The second exceptional spot was the Tim Joseph hotel in Ouarzazate. The owner greeted us so warmly and showed us all around the hotel which was funky and eclectic. He was very interesting to talk to and showed such pride in the operation and decor of his hotel.
The hike to the Monkey Fingers was great and we were very happy to meet a nomad and see how he lived. Bob arranged this. The vehicle was clean and reliable. Sallam introduced us to great Moroccan music. We would highly recommend Sallam and the Kim Kim team.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Al Riad

Marrakech

Clean and very helpful ..Delicious cooking by two ladies and two young men were very helpful with directions on our first two days getting oriented.

Authenticity & Character

The staff

Location

Nothing

Staff

Helpful,kind

Cleanliness & Comfort

Breakfast and Tajine made by the staff were great

Maison d'Hôtes La Vallée des Figues

Boumalne

Bob was so welcoming and treated us with such love.

Authenticity & Character

Bob

Location

Hiking and the decor was fabulous, very good food and organization. Loved not having locks on the door.

Staff

Bob

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lots of fun and great hiking

Kasbah Sirocco

Zagora

Clean but pool cold staff very pleasant.

Authenticity & Character

Staff very friendly

Location

Staff

Very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Atta Desert Camp

Erg Chegaga

Loved this experience so much. Tents were wonderful and tea and cookies were nice touch. All staff humble and very helpful

Authenticity & Character

Tents staff

Location

Right in the dune and very quiet, stars,dromedaries

Staff

Friendly and happy

Cleanliness & Comfort

I was not expecting showers

Tin Joseph

Ouarzazate

Kind owner and very proud of his facilities. Amazing decor and his invention of an elevator was amazing

Authenticity & Character

Decorations and pictures and history

Location

Walking distance to Medina

Staff

Very kind

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean. Lots of hot water

Riad Challa Hotel & Spa

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

Very young and helpful staff

Location

Close walking to medina

Staff

Young fun honest

Cleanliness & Comfort

Small very basic room

Activity Reviews

Taste your way through Marrakech ( Guided tour)

Marrakesh

Sallam explained all the history and sites. Maybe more tastes and explanation of the food

Quality of Experience

Guide was exceptional

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Passion,honesty willingness to share culture

Transport

Four wheel driving in desert was great

Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ouarzazate

Morocco

Amazing drive chose kasbah over movie studio

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hiking the Road of 1000 Kasbahs

Morocco

Loved the Monkey Fingers hike and visit to Nomad

Quality of Experience

Sharing tea with nomad

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Great to talk with nomad and share pictures of our home

Transport

Zagora to Erg Chegaga - Camel Trek to Desert Camp

Morocco

More time riding the dromedary

Quality of Experience

Lunch at oasis was fun

Food

Tea on arrival

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Erg Chegaga to Ouarzazate

Morocco

Drove long route on rough road which was a step back in time and very authentic. Seeing nomads and camels

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

Interesting history and handy crafts

Quality of Experience

People and guide

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Explanation about painting

Transport

Megan and Winnie at Wanderlust Voyages were amazing to work with. Megan helped me plan the most fantastic - and personalized - trip through Morocco. Everything went smoothly throughout the trip. My driver Ibrahim was terrific. Always on time, a safe driver, and a great person! I didn't ask for much in regard to guided tours but the one guide I did have, in Fes, was also great. Very knowledgeable and provided a tour that matched my interests. There were absolutely no issues with any of the arrangements provided by Wanderlust Voyages. I will recommend them to anyone who wants to travel in Morocco - and I do highly recommend traveling in Morocco!

Our trip to Morocco was amazing. I would highly recommend using Kimkim travel .
Our guide and driver, Tarik, was very knowledgeable, professional and had a terrific personality. Tarik was always punctual and eager to please.
A highlight of the trip was camping and riding camels in the Sahara Desert.
We have beautiful memories of Morocco and the people!

10 Days, Casablanca - Rabat - Fes - Merzouga - Ait Benhaddou - Imlil - Essaouira - Marrekech. Single traveler.

Booking through Kimkim was probably the best thing I did for this trip. While going at it alone is quite the adventure, Kimkim can give you the tailored itinerary that you're looking for. They pair you up with local guides who are there to please. What you gain through this is a wealth of experience the guides have, that you more than likely don't enabling you to see more, feel fulfilled in your adventure, and make your trip easy and enjoyable. It's you and the guide cruising around Morocco stopping where you want and making on-the-fly adjustments to the itinerary as you see fit. Even better is if you came up with a suggestion, they would give their recommendation on it based on what your overall goal was for the trip. So not only are you tailoring the trip to what you want in real-time, but you're also getting expert suggestions, maximizing the experience. The coolest feeling was skipping the massive amount of tour groups and getting into other places they could not get to or being on your own timeline instead of being in a rush or being delayed.

Next is the guide. When you book through Kimkim they connect you with a local guide agency which will then pair you with a guide that will take you everywhere on your itinerary. From start to finish, that guide is with you. My guide for this trip was Mouad; this dude was awesome. He is definitely a people person and can read someone well which is important in understanding what exactly you want from the trip. I'm normally an introverted person so connecting with people can sometimes be difficult, but not with Mouad. I cannot count how many enjoyable experiences we had exchanging stories on cultural similarities and differences, joking around while getting a private tour of a casbah, or just sharing a good meal with one another. Another important detail is he was able to read when my social battery was running on empty and was able to take a step back to let me recharge and be in solitude without me saying anything. He is an exceptional guide that is a true professional in his craft. I cannot recommend him enough. Another piece to this is the network of people and resources he has. Any town you go to, if you needed something, needed to go somewhere specific, or wanted to do something different Mouad was able to make it happen. This is something you absolutely will not get going alone, or with a large tour company. Lastly, as a testament to the true professional Mouad is, he invited me into his home with his family to enjoy a mid-afternoon snack and be in the company his family. While leaving the Sahara I mentioned I wanted to get a haircut. At that time we were getting into the town where him and his family were living. So he arranged for his barber to meet us at his shop at the last minute. Because of this, there was going to be a wait, so he took me into his home where his delightful mother brewed some delicious tea and attempted to feed me until I couldn't eat and I exchanged a few short stories with his parents. They were extremely welcoming and really sealed in that unique experience I was looking for. Because I did not want to delay the timeline too long with an impromptu haircut, I decided to forego the Saharan haircut, but the memories I made with Mouad and his family will be one for the books. I could go on about how awesome Mouad is but the bare minimum you need to know is if you're going to Morocco, you need to use this guy. You will not regret it.

This was a most pleasing, entertaining and and well organized trip. The Tour operator KimKim did a fabulous job for us. The driver and both the guides had exceptional knowledge and insight about the Sites they were showing. Abu Jalil our driver was very accommodating and helped us complete the tour very comfortably.

KimKim has done an exception job in executing this tour for us. we would recommend them to all our friends in the US.

Thank you KImkim

Our tour guide of Marrakesh was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and interesting.

Our driver Ayoub was outstanding. He was friendly and professional, always on time and very pleasant. He shared his love of Morocco with us.

Our guide Reda was the best, very knowledgeable about local culture as well as being extremely fluent in English. He’s an excellent driver. I highly recommend Original Travels for anyone who wants to see the best of Morocco. We’ve even met Saïd and his family in the desert campsite. He was extremely friendly. My wife and I will be back to Morocco again, and for sure will use Original Travels.

Our entire trip was very well planned and executed. We enjoyed every minute of it.
Riads (hotel) that were booked were of high quality and breakfast was amazing.
Ali was professional, efficient, collaborative, responsive and available to answer questions or take care of new requests even at odd hours of the day and night.
I would highly recommend KimKim and especially the local team of Ali and Said.

Our driver/guide (Tarik) was outstanding. He was informative, punctual, pleasant , helpful and willing to do everything/anything we needed. His assistance made our trip successful, stress free and enjoyable. Tarik was a pleasure to work with. He was our guide for 8 days. We traveled throughout the entire country. Thanks Tarik!

From our first inquiry to KImkim about a private tour in Morocco, to when we said Good Bye to our incredible driver, Samir, at the airport in Casablanca, our experience couldn’t have been better.
Mohammed worked on the planning with us to make sure our itinerary was exactly as we wanted it. He was very responsive to all of our questions and concerns, answering emails day and night. Thank You Mohammed!
We were greeted at the airport in Casablanca by Samir, who we would be spending the next 16 days with. From our first handshake to our last hug we became family.
Aside from being our driver Samir was a fountain of information about all things Morocco, including information on every site we passed on a daily basis. He got to know our interests quickly and went out of his way to find things we were looking for. I unfortunately got sick on the 2nd to last day and was hotel bound for 2 days. Samir stepped up and brought us food and medication to ease my symptoms-
Thank You Samir!! Couldn’t have done it without you!
And lastly a shout out to Said who was the “ local contact” who helped us with a minor glitch at one of our hotels and got the problem fixed- Thank You Said.
I wouldn’t hesitate to travel with Kimkim again and would encourage anyone to give them a try.
Happy Travelers
Joan and Hugh

How to begin this review—there are so many things to say, but probably should start with what every traveler wants to know—How safe is it? Without a doubt Samir Gummaoui is the safest driver I have ever ridden with anywhere, anytime in my life.
Whether on the mountain roads or in the crazy, frenetic chaotic Medinas’ one lane streets barely wide enough for one car let alone pull carts, pedestrians galore, bikes and motorcycles all vying for the same space—he was calm, pleasant, patient and managed it all with only centimeters of space to spare much of the time.
And another aspect of safety was his subtle, unobtrusive, backstage way of keeping an eye on us to make sure we managed the culture and environment safely and got to see all the wonderful things Morocco has to offer.

After safety, as a traveler, it’s the people you meet. And the first Moroccan we met was Samir who greeted us at the airport with a smile and genuine genial demeanor that never changed in three weeks. His opening comment was that he and his car were ‘ours’ and we were now ‘family’. And it seemed that we truly were.
Although there are apparently restrictions on what he can or can’t do as a ‘driver’ (he’s not a ‘guide’) in terms of where he could accompany us, we wished that he could have and would have loved to share dinners with him from time to time to just continue our discussions about so many things relating to Morocco and the world in general.
He is quite knowledgeable and a great conversationalist and along the way pointed out so many things that we would not have been aware of. He was wealth of knowledge about everything Moroccan—people, culture, customs and history. He made a ten hour trip from Fez to Merzouga seem like nothing. And importantly, he knew when to stop for breaks to walk around to enjoy the scenery and move our legs.

Samir went out of his way many times to make sure that we were cared for. When my wife became ill the last two days of our trip, he brought her meals and some medications I’d asked for to our room as she was not able to go to a restaurant. Again, to him, we were ‘family’ and he was looking out for us in every aspect.

I also want to give a lot of credit to Said who worked very hard behind the scene to correct some last minute hotel issues not of KimKim’s making. It being high season, there were very few hotel/Riad options, but they made it work for us in a very suitable way.

KimKim has been, from the start, a very easy company to work with. We planned a ‘non-standard’, longer than usual itinerary and Mohammed patiently worked with us to make it all happen to our liking. Also, would compliment their staff on being very quick to respond to any message we sent to them any time in the planning process.

I would highly recommend KimKim and all their staff and – to be sure, and if there is any way you can arrange for Samir to be your driver (and new family member) do not miss the opportunity!!

Happy Travelers
Hugh and Joan

Hotel Review

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

This was a most unique experience. We rode camels for 2 hours to reach the camp, stopping to watch the sunset in the Sahara along the way. An experience of a lifetime. The camp was luxurious, the food amazing and the staff were there to please, pamper and have fun

Authenticity & Character

the uniqueness

Location

the Sahara desert

Staff

everyone

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Fez to Merzouga Desert - The Road to Serenity

Morocco

It was a long road trip that didn't seem that long due to the scenery along the way.Then to end up gazing at the Sahara desert was truly amazing

Quality of Experience

Food

moroccan salads

Guides, Drivers and Staff

everyone was friendly and helpful

Transport

in a word Samir

What an incredible trip! Our group of 6 family and friends had the best time in Morocco. First, when we starting booking this trip we were connected with Ali. He did a fantastic job creating the itinerary and answering all of our questions. Then Said was our emergency contact and while we didn’t need to interact much, it was always pleasant and professional. We were LUCKY enough to have two driver guides in Saadane and trainee Hamza. Saadane was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions during the trip and took our safety very seriously. Thank you brother! Hamza was always helping during the trip translating and buying roadside fruit and taking photos (have him take your photos!!!). We all agreed he will make a great guide! Chefchaouen was stunning and Saadane showed us some wonderful spots there. Then on to Fes. Our Riad was A+ and we spent a day with our local guide Mo Mo. He showed us all the historical spots and gave all the details. Then also brought us to all the best spots to shop! On to the desert! The Sahara is breathtakingly beautiful and the guide and experiences we had there I will never forget. Ride the camels and visit the Nomads. You won’t be disappointed. Ait Ben Haddou is a great pit stop on the way to Marrakesh. The Red City is another highlight and the energy in the Medina in undeniable. We got to experience both a walking and food tour with Hanan and it was such a treat to get to know her. She was so fun and I’m so grateful that we got to have deeper conversations on the second tour. She showed us all the great food stalls! Don’t leave Morocco without heading to the Hammam for a scrub! After 10 glorious days we had a tearful goodbye (maybe that was just me). Sending lots of love to our brothers Saadane and Hamza from MN and WI.

Hotel Reviews

Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

We didn't get to spend a lot of time at the hotel, but it was beautiful and clean and the view are spectacular. Highly recommend.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Beautiful views of the whole city.

Staff

Helpful and friendly staff. Carried our bags up all the stairs!

Cleanliness & Comfort

comfortable bed and great shower pressure!

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

Fès

This is one of the most beautiful hotels I've ever stayed at and loved the rooftop bar and terrace.

Authenticity & Character

Stunning details.

Location

You have to walk a little way through the alleys to get to the hotel. Not a big deal and reception will come out to help with the bags.

Staff

Very helpful and friendly. They made us breakfast to go the morning we had to leave because it was too early for breakfast.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very comfortable.

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

A great spot to stop on the way to Marrakesh from the desert. We ate at the restaurant on site which was convenient after a long day of driving.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Very close to Ait Benhaddou.

Staff

Easy check-in and friendly staff.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room as a little small, but we only stayed for 1 night so it wasn't a big deal.

Desert Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

One of the most fun experiences of my life. Driving the 4x4s out to the camp is super fun and the drivers have some fun with it on the dunes. Staff are very welcoming and accomodating. The food it great! Tents only have AC at night but that was fine as we were out partaking in all the fun activities. Music and fire at night is really special.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Staff are so friendly and willing to make adjustments to make your stay special.

Cleanliness & Comfort

very clean and comfortable glamping accomodations!

Les Jardins De La Koutoubia

Marrakech

Very nice hotel in a great location. Just walk right out into the souks and enjoy great shopping and street food. Head right around the corner and get a Moroccan crepe with olives in it from Fatima!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Staff was always asking for our room number which made us feel like we didn't belong there. Otherwise generally friendly and accomodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

A Taste of Tradition: Sharing Stories and Savory Delights at a Moroccan Home

Morocco

Do this experience! Spending time with the family was so special. We ate and talked and asked so many questions and wore kaftans and danced. Very memorable.

Quality of Experience

Food

We loved experiencing the family recipes and traditions!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Tasting Marrakesh: A Private Gastronomic Adventure

Marrakesh

Hanan was a fantastic guide and all the food was super good!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Indulge in a Three-Hour Cooking Experience at La Maison Arabe

Marrakesh

This is a great activity if you love to cook or enjoy good food! Really fun to work with the chefs!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Harmonies of the Dunes: An Experiential Desert Odyssey in Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

Experiencing the Erg Chebbi was something I will never forget. I enjoyed meeting the Nomad family and playing with the kids, they were so welcoming. I wish we would have know more about the family and any gifts we could have brought to them.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

This was every bit the amazing trip I thought it would be. From the careful attention of my driver, Ibrahim, who could not have been nicer or more helpful, to the great dars and riads I stayed it with their lovely staff to the wide range of tours and sights and experiences - this trip had it all. Megan was incredibly responsive in the planning stages and really helped me craft a once-in-a-lifetime trip. I've never known a travel agency so keen to help you create the trip of your dreams. It really was incredible. Thanks to Megan, Winnie, Ibrahim, Ahmed, Mr. Ibrahim and everyone else who made it such a memorable trip!

Our driver, Samir, from Original Travels, was friendly, knowledgeable, and skillful. He made sure that we felt at home throughout our journey and made sure that we were safe, while also providing flexibility to meet our needs and wishes during our drive.

Kimkim provided ex rllent and clear communication, while putting together an excellent tour for us of Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Meknes, Volubilis, and Chefchaouen.

Overall the tour was well organized . All our request were met easily . Hotels were good . Tour and trip started on time . Van was not comfortable for longer trips . Tour guide needs to be better . I would rate Kim Kim 9/10

Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche

Casablanca

Comfortable hotel . Staff were not very upto speed and appeared a little lost

Authenticity & Character

Location

Quite central

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Palais Medina & Spa

Fès

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Staff very friendly

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff was Goid . Dinner was good . Music was good

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Longue Vie Hotel

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

A Journey Through History: Casablanca to Fez Passing Through Majestic Rabat

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Pop

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech: A Journey through Time and Nature

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sands and Adventures: Exciting Desert Activities in Merzouga

Merzouga

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Over the Middle Atlas to the Desert: Erfoud, Merzouga, Sahara

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Wonders of Fes: Exploring the Medina in Half a Day

Fes

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Valleys, Kasbahs, and Roses: A Scenic Drive to Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Revoking seats , leg room , wifii

Mystical Marrakesh: Unveiling the Allure of Morocco's Vibrant Jewel

Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

There was a lot of road travel and all was safe..kudos to the driver. The vehicle fell short of high standard though
Hotels were superb.
The guide stayed with us and was satisfactory.
I found Morocco, a country great, clean and safe but one could see a glimpse of developing countries, like no regard for zebra crossings and beggars.
I'd do it again but spending more time in one place rather than little time in lot of places.

We had 10 days in Morocco with two drivers. The hotels selected by KimKim were just right for our price range, beautiful views of the countryside, clean, well appointed rooms and mostly quiet at night. The hotels in Fes and Marrakech in the bustling Medinas were oases of peace in the heart of the city.
Of particular note was Dar Rihana, in Dades, with exquisite dinners.
We had two drivers, Hamada & Ayoub, due to a death in the family, with the handoff being handled seamlessly. Both drivers were eloquent and able to describe the culture and background of Morocco.

Our trip to Morocco was fantastic. We had Lahcen as a driver, he was such a nice guy and made it easy for us to have an enjoyable experience. Travelling is a small group (we were a party of 4) gives you access to experiences you would never get on a big tour bus. For example: Upon arrival in Merzouga in late afternoon, our 4 camels were waiting for us and we were led across the dunes to see the sunset then continued into darkness (1.5 hr camel ride with a guide) to arrive at the Tiziri desert eco camp. The camp staff had our 2 luxury tents ready for us, provided a scrumptious dinner, then played traditional Berber music for us around a campfire under the Saharan moonlight. It was a magical experience that I never would have had without the expertise of Kimkim tour (Said in particular) setting it up for us. Many thanks.