Hakim ALIBOUCHE

Hakim is a gem! Throughout our trip with more than two dozen people, Hakim was attentive, helpful, courteous, informative, warm, generous, knowledgeable, and fun. I have been on many trips and tours and have seen all levels of service. Hakim is the best you can hope to find. Don't visit Morocco without him!

Hakim and Hanyn were fantastic. Professional and knowledgeable. It was a large group of about 27 people, but we all had a great time. The two of them put in extra time when one of the group got ill and they were flexible with meeting our wishes.///mark

To say that I fell in love with Morocco would be an understatement; and I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Hakim for making that possible and for having created an amazingly unforgettable experience for my family!

From the onset of planning, it was clear that he was dedicated to meeting and satisfying all of our expectations, and he continuously exceeded them. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about both the potential and the limitations of such a trip, but he seemed to have a... read more

To say that I fell in love with Morocco would be an understatement; and I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Hakim for making that possible and for having created an amazingly unforgettable experience for my family!

From the onset of planning, it was clear that he was dedicated to meeting and satisfying all of our expectations, and he continuously exceeded them. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about both the potential and the limitations of such a trip, but he seemed to have a natural intuition in understanding our vision of what we hoped to experience. As such, his meticulous planning resulted in a finely executed series of events that compounded into a beautiful memory. Not to mention, he went above and beyond in creating an itinerary that was both exciting and intriguing for the adults, and yet still manageable enough for the patience and span of attention of a 4 year old child. To balance the needs of all is no easy task, But Hakim seemed to do so seamlessly.

I would also like to commend him for his very personal service to us. At one point during the tour, my mom had left a credit card behind at a hotel hours and hours away, and Hakim was able to personally return the card to us in another city. We were grateful for his effort to safeguard our property, and continue to be entirely impressed by this gesture.

Hakim could not have planned a more perfect trip for our family, and in doing so has most certainly guaranteed that we will be back— and that we will highly recommend both Hakim and KimKim to anyone seeking excellent service for in their travel planning to Morocco.

I would be remiss if I did not extend a special shout-out to our dependable driver, Mohamed, who was a dream come true from the moment we met. After flight delays, cancellations, lost luggage and an exhausting trip across the Atlantic, he greeted us with a warm & welcoming smile, genuine kindness, and a calming energy, which gave us the reassurance that we were in very good hands. Throughout the entire tour he was endlessly patient— providing us with knowledge, insight and humor. He brought so much joy to my family (my 4 year old daughter, especially) during our long hours on the road. What a gift it was to have had him as our driver for the duration of the trip! We felt extremely lucky to have him, and are very honored to now call him a friend.

Suffice it to say, not only do these men deserve special recognition for their outstanding service, but they ought to be compensated and rewarded— accordingly and generously. We could not have been happier!

The KimKim team is so fortunate to have these immensely valuable partners in its organization, and we wish them continues success!

Clearly, the majority of the accolades belong to Hakim and Mohamed; however, we were equally pleased with many special guides we met along the way: Yusef, Hafeed & Sharif, in particular. Bravo to these gentleman who provided us with brief, but excellent, service, as well!

I thought the trip was amazing! Hichom our driver was the best ever! Very friendly, attentive and overall a very nice person. I enjoyed our guides in each city. They were knowledgeable and prideful of their people, city, country and culture. The Mosques were beautiful but we saw a lot of them which a bit much but enjoyed. I would have liked more time to shop at the fine jewelry shops in Rabat and the other market places but there was was some much ground to cover. I kinda felt we were in an... read more

I thought the trip was amazing! Hichom our driver was the best ever! Very friendly, attentive and overall a very nice person. I enjoyed our guides in each city. They were knowledgeable and prideful of their people, city, country and culture. The Mosques were beautiful but we saw a lot of them which a bit much but enjoyed. I would have liked more time to shop at the fine jewelry shops in Rabat and the other market places but there was was some much ground to cover. I kinda felt we were in an endurance race to cover everything but we had to cut out a hike because we were tired from being on the “ go” so much. One to two hour guided tours turned into 4-5 hours which was a bit much at times. The hotel host s were very accommodating and hospitable. Loved the Sahara and camel ride! Just wonderful ! The relaxing massage at the end of the trip was a great way to reset and prepare for the travel back to the USA. Overall, one of my best trips! Had the best time! Thanks to everyone who made this possible. Thank you Hakim for putting this together! -Pam

I want to thank KimKim and especially Hakim for the wonderful time we had in Morroco. Every day we spent in Morroco was a wonderful adventure, all the tour guides were very knowledgeable. I also want to thank Hicham, our driver, he was just amazing.
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I want to thank KimKim and especially Hakim for the wonderful time we had in Morroco. Every day we spent in Morroco was a wonderful adventure, all the tour guides were very knowledgeable. I also want to thank Hicham, our driver, he was just amazing.
Lorena

Hotel Reviews

Riad Dar Dar

Rabat

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Kenzi Sidi Maarouf Hotel

Casablanca

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad La Perle De La Médina

Fès

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Madu Luxury Desert Camp

Merzouga

The camp was great and the food delicious.

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

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GuestHouse Bagdad Café

Ait Ben Haddou

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Al Jazira

Marrakech

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Morning Guided Tour in Rabat

Morocco

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Transport

Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

The guided tour and guide were great, but I think 6 hours is a little long.

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Day Trip to Meknes & the Roman Ruins of Volubilis

Fes

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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

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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

Morocco

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Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

This was a great way to end our trip!

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Our two-week family trip to Morocco over winter break was a very memorable one. It was very well planned and executed by our tour organizer Hakim and our driver, Rahim. Anytime you organize a trip with multiple stops and destinations it can get a bit stressful. However, Hakim organized a perfect tour package for us with nine stops over fourteen days!! We started in Casablanca and made our way to Rabat, Tangier, Chefchouen, Fes, Erfoud, Todra Gorge, Marrakech, and Essaouria. We had our... read more

Our two-week family trip to Morocco over winter break was a very memorable one. It was very well planned and executed by our tour organizer Hakim and our driver, Rahim. Anytime you organize a trip with multiple stops and destinations it can get a bit stressful. However, Hakim organized a perfect tour package for us with nine stops over fourteen days!! We started in Casablanca and made our way to Rabat, Tangier, Chefchouen, Fes, Erfoud, Todra Gorge, Marrakech, and Essaouria. We had our own van which was always very clean and comfortable, and we never felt terribly rushed as we went from one city to another. Our tour guides were very good, particularly in Marrakech. We also did a food tour in Marrakech and we were pleasantly surprised that there were a lot of options for vegetarians and vegans. Thank you Tariq for a great interactive gastronomic tour!
Hakim was always in touch with us during our vacation and Rahim was always with us and made sure the hotel check ins went smoothly. We have to thank Rahim for driving us around the country from the Imperial cities to the Atlas Mountains and to the coastal shores safely and efficiently. He always took us to the perfect restaurants along the way for lunch stops which we very much appreciated. Hakim planned a fantastic trip for us and Rahim executed it perfectly by making sure we got from one destination to the next safely and on time. Our Moroccan vacation came together very smoothly and exactly as planned like pieces on a puzzle fitting together in the right spot. We had great experiences, met some wonderful Amazigh people, and now have memories to last a lifetime.

We were two American women traveling through Morocco on a budget, but we felt like princesses thanks to our EXCEPTIONAL driver Rasheed, the gorgeous riads selected by the travel agency and the well-informed guides.
Hakim worked with me via email and Zoom, in English, to come up with our ideal itinerary. Not only did we see many historical sights, the guides taught us so much about the history, culture (past and present) and customs of Morocco. And, they were flexible if we wanted to stay a... read more

We were two American women traveling through Morocco on a budget, but we felt like princesses thanks to our EXCEPTIONAL driver Rasheed, the gorgeous riads selected by the travel agency and the well-informed guides.
Hakim worked with me via email and Zoom, in English, to come up with our ideal itinerary. Not only did we see many historical sights, the guides taught us so much about the history, culture (past and present) and customs of Morocco. And, they were flexible if we wanted to stay a little longer at once place or skip something.
If you go to the Roman Ruins, request the guide Hassan. In Meknes you want Mohamed and in Casablanca, request Mourad.
Many thanks to Hakim and KimKim for giving us a once in a life-time experience!!

Our trip was unforgettable!
From the very beginning we were met by our driver (Mohammed) at the airport in Casablanca. Automatically he made us feel welcome and comfortable by his beautiful smile and pleasant demeanor. He was our driver throughout our entire 11 day vacation. He was interesting and patient and an expert driver.
Hakim provided us with the most amazing places to stay as well as provide smart and informative guides when taking a tour of markets, medinas, Mosques or famous... read more

Our trip was unforgettable!
From the very beginning we were met by our driver (Mohammed) at the airport in Casablanca. Automatically he made us feel welcome and comfortable by his beautiful smile and pleasant demeanor. He was our driver throughout our entire 11 day vacation. He was interesting and patient and an expert driver.
Hakim provided us with the most amazing places to stay as well as provide smart and informative guides when taking a tour of markets, medinas, Mosques or famous sites.
I can’t think of any way we could have been accommodated any better.
Superior service and attention was given to us at all times.
I would highly recommend Hakim with the Kimkim Travel team.
I can’t say enough… it was the best!!

From the start Hakim was very nice and helpful and quickly responded to our requests, questions, changes, and ideas. Our Driver Ismael really made our trip safe, efficient, and fun! Great to have someone know the areas and speak the local language- this was priceless. I would definitely use KimKim again for future travels. read more

From the start Hakim was very nice and helpful and quickly responded to our requests, questions, changes, and ideas. Our Driver Ismael really made our trip safe, efficient, and fun! Great to have someone know the areas and speak the local language- this was priceless. I would definitely use KimKim again for future travels.

Hello Team Kimkim,

Thank you for providing us a spectacular experience at Morocco. Thanks heaps to Hakim for putting this trip together and being so responsive to all our requests to change. A million thanks to Abdul Rahim ( we called him Ibrahim ) for going out of his way to help us all throughout the trip. The guides we met at every place we went were brilliant. A special mention to Rafi . His sense of humour and willingness to help me with something he was not involved in was just... read more

Hello Team Kimkim,

Thank you for providing us a spectacular experience at Morocco. Thanks heaps to Hakim for putting this trip together and being so responsive to all our requests to change. A million thanks to Abdul Rahim ( we called him Ibrahim ) for going out of his way to help us all throughout the trip. The guides we met at every place we went were brilliant. A special mention to Rafi . His sense of humour and willingness to help me with something he was not involved in was just superb. All in all a super trip. Everything flowed together seamlessly. Well planned and executed- will always recommend Kimkim

Hotel Reviews

Puerta Azul

Chefchaouen

Dar Sultan

Tangier

The people were lovely but felt something was lacking.

Kenzi Basma Hotel

Casablanca

Hotel and room was great but the bathroom had no exhaust. The bathroom was always way too wet

Riad Signature

Marrakech

Lovely place, friendly and helpful folks. Lovely stay

Activity Reviews

Private Transfer from Tangier Airport to your Accommodation in Tangier

Morocco

Morning Guided Tour in Tangier

Tangier

Afternoon Guided Tour in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Morning Guided Tour in Casablanca

Morocco

Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Day-Trip to Essaouira, Return to Marrakech

Marrakesh

Hakim and his team were amazing and helped arrange the most wonderful birthday trip for my husband. From start to finish and very moment in between, Hakim was great to work with and was attentive to all our needs and wishes. Such a special trip! I would recommend KimKim and Hakim, in particular, to anyone who wants help in planning an excellent, stress free holiday! Thank you!

Hakim planned a fantastic visit to Morocco! The trip was very well planned, and we covered a lot of ground very comfortably, visiting all of the major cities/sights. The driver was wonderful, and we had excellent guides in each of the locations we visited. `We especially enjoyed the Sahara experience, and were pleasantly surprised at how nice the tent was and how good the food was. All of the hotels were lovely. I recommend Hakim very highly, and am so glad that we found kimkim. I will... read more

Hakim planned a fantastic visit to Morocco! The trip was very well planned, and we covered a lot of ground very comfortably, visiting all of the major cities/sights. The driver was wonderful, and we had excellent guides in each of the locations we visited. `We especially enjoyed the Sahara experience, and were pleasantly surprised at how nice the tent was and how good the food was. All of the hotels were lovely. I recommend Hakim very highly, and am so glad that we found kimkim. I will definitely contact kimkim to help plan future vacations!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

Fès

A beautiful hotel, with exceptional service. Our room was spacious, with a welcome fruit and pastry treat upon arrival. The restaurant had a great buffet breakfast including dishes prepared to order, and we enjoyed a room service dinner which was well prepared and arrived quickly.

Authenticity & Character

beautiful marble interior

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Riad Madu Luxury Desert Camp

Merzouga

Exceptionally comfortable accommodations and delicious food. A terrific experience!

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La Mamounia

Marrakech

We had extremely high expectations, and the hotel did not disappoint. Excellent location, and beautiful throughout with a lovely garden and very nice spa. Wonderful breakfast buffet. Stunning bar with live entertainment.The only negative was the exceedingly expensive restaurants. We enjoyed dinner in the Asian restaurant one night and my daughter ordered a very costly sea bass dish, which did not include anything with it. She ordered a side of white rice which cost $14US.

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Activity Review

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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This trip was truly one of the most memorable trips I've ever been on. I normally research and book tours on my own but booking through kimkim was the best decision we could've made for our visit to Morocco. It was the most relaxed I've ever felt on a vacation knowing that our itinerary was already planned out for us.

From beginning to end, our driver Ismael made sure that we were safe on the roads as we visited multiple cities. He was also very accommodating in our outing and a few... read more

This trip was truly one of the most memorable trips I've ever been on. I normally research and book tours on my own but booking through kimkim was the best decision we could've made for our visit to Morocco. It was the most relaxed I've ever felt on a vacation knowing that our itinerary was already planned out for us.

From beginning to end, our driver Ismael made sure that we were safe on the roads as we visited multiple cities. He was also very accommodating in our outing and a few schedule changes that came up. When we wanted to dine somewhere he knew just the places that we would like which put us all at ease at not having to research ourselves. Highly recommend Ismael to be your driver.

In terms of the tours, all of them were really great as well. The guides are very knowledgeable, especially our guide in Fes (can't remember his name) and Yousef in Marrakech. They brought both great conversation and humor into our tours. Yousef even extended our tour for an hour after my friends and I got a late start to our day which was extremely kind of him and shows how much he cares to share his culture with tourists.
Favorite city to visit was Fes.
Favorite riad was Dar al Medina Al Kadima in Fes. The decor inside was stunning.
Favorite restaurants were Nouba and Buddha Bar in Marrakech.
Favorite club was 555 in Marrakech.

Morocco did not disappoint! We experienced a beautiful country with amazing hospitality and a rich, vibrant culture. From the moment we stepped off the plane our itinerary was in motion with every step well coordinated and perfectly timed. A special kudos to our driver, Ahmad, who was extremely accommodating, friendly, and professional. Having a driver made travel easy, fun, and the Mercedes van was super comfortable. No worrying about pick-up, drop off, parking, etc. Local guides were... read more

Morocco did not disappoint! We experienced a beautiful country with amazing hospitality and a rich, vibrant culture. From the moment we stepped off the plane our itinerary was in motion with every step well coordinated and perfectly timed. A special kudos to our driver, Ahmad, who was extremely accommodating, friendly, and professional. Having a driver made travel easy, fun, and the Mercedes van was super comfortable. No worrying about pick-up, drop off, parking, etc. Local guides were knowledgeable, prompt, and flexible. When we let them know our particular interests they were able to tailor our tours to meet our requests. Hafed in Fes and the food tour with Soufi in Marrakesh were definite high points. Each destination held a special fascination but highlights for me were the Desert Camp near Merzouga, the medina in Fes, and Ait Benhaddou. The Moroccan people were so generous to us and expressed genuine excitement to have tourists back after the pandemic.

Our 10 day tour around Morocco was amazing! What a beautiful country with incredibly nice and gracious people! Our tour itinerary - in summary: Tangier-Chefchaouen-Fes-desert camp at Erg Chebbi-Ait Ben Haddou-Marrakech-Casablanca. I want to give a special shout-out to our guide and driver Ahmad - who was with us the whole time. Not only did he have lots of useful and interesting information about all our tour stops, he was with us the whole time and was forever flexible and available to... read more

Our 10 day tour around Morocco was amazing! What a beautiful country with incredibly nice and gracious people! Our tour itinerary - in summary: Tangier-Chefchaouen-Fes-desert camp at Erg Chebbi-Ait Ben Haddou-Marrakech-Casablanca. I want to give a special shout-out to our guide and driver Ahmad - who was with us the whole time. Not only did he have lots of useful and interesting information about all our tour stops, he was with us the whole time and was forever flexible and available to our changing needs as we went. He worked incredibly hard to make our trip special and was always perfectly pleasant, prompt, and professional! I would say the desert experience at Erg Chebbi/Merzouga area was the most unique of the trip - but all of our stops were memorable and all of our tour guides deserve special mention as well. Thank you Morocco and Kimkim!!

Everything went as planned, from the airport pickup to the departure after 8 days. The Riads were quite good, the breakfast excellent and above all the assistance and coordination by our driver Mohammed, was awesome. We did have a little issue with the hotel at Casablanca, on the last night, with the aircon not cooling, but it was too late for us to involve Hakim to intervene. The guides were quite adequate and of course, the weather and roads cooperated! Great trip, something to remember. read more

Everything went as planned, from the airport pickup to the departure after 8 days. The Riads were quite good, the breakfast excellent and above all the assistance and coordination by our driver Mohammed, was awesome. We did have a little issue with the hotel at Casablanca, on the last night, with the aircon not cooling, but it was too late for us to involve Hakim to intervene. The guides were quite adequate and of course, the weather and roads cooperated! Great trip, something to remember.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

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

Authenticity & Character

clean lines, well kept

Location

a Little tricky to find it after the first outing.

Staff

Very friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

well kept, pretty new

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouene

Good customer service, well located, good breakfast

Authenticity & Character

Blends in

Location

Central location, & good views

Staff

customer focused

Cleanliness & Comfort

a little old, especially the bathrooms etc need better upkeep

Riad El Yacout

Fès

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

Authenticity & Character

opulent

Location

just next to the medina

Staff

friendly & accommodative

Cleanliness & Comfort

requires better upkeep

Riad Chergui

Marrakech

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

Authenticity & Character

Quite French in outlook, trees, and a pool downstairs - well spread out

Location

Quite close to the Medina and the central square

Staff

Very friendly guy who took care of the breakfast and our bags

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very nice accomodation.

Kenzi Sidi Maarouf Hotel

Casablanca

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

Authenticity & Character

Well furnished and fitted.

Location

Off the city center, midway to the airport. good only for a transit stay

Staff

They should have moved us to a room with a working AC when we complained the first time

Cleanliness & Comfort

quite clean and nice

Activity Reviews

Afternoon Guided Tour in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

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

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Mohammed, the driver of course

Transfer to Fes, Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

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

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Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

The guide was pretty good and we learned a lot.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The lunch place suggested by the guide within the Medina was awesome

Transport

Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

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

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Afternoon Guided Tour in Casablanca

Morocco

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

Quality of Experience

Seemed hurried.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We wish to thank Hakim that helped organize our trip to Morroco. Communication with Hakim was always easy and he was always willing to help. We had to make changes due to flight cancelations but Hakim took his time to make the changes that will work for us. We had such a wonderful experience and overall had pleasent company especially with Mohammed. He was a God sent to us. We felt safe and he was so knowledgeable about everything we asked him, and believe me, we asked alot! He was punctual... read more

We wish to thank Hakim that helped organize our trip to Morroco. Communication with Hakim was always easy and he was always willing to help. We had to make changes due to flight cancelations but Hakim took his time to make the changes that will work for us. We had such a wonderful experience and overall had pleasent company especially with Mohammed. He was a God sent to us. We felt safe and he was so knowledgeable about everything we asked him, and believe me, we asked alot! He was punctual and went out of his way to make us feel comfortable. What a wonderful personality he has!

Our trips to the Medinas with our guides made a great difference. We really enjoyed how Youssef (in Marrakech) and Hafid (in Fes) explained with passion about their culture, their history and their faith.

The hotel Riad Kniza was a beauty, but specially the owner of the Riad and his staff made us feel like family. The Saharai was gorgeous. We enjoyed how comfortable the rooms were and the food was delicious. However, the hotel in Casablanca could have been better in the sense that the rooms where a bit rundown.
The balloon ride breath taking and Abdala was such a treat to get to know. We will not forget our crazy photographer. Thanks for the wonderful pictures he took. We are truly thankful to everyone that made our trip so special.
Cecy, Lilly, Mary and Taty

Morocco is a crazy place to visit and without the assistance of Hakim to set up our travel and Mahdi to act as driver and guide we would not have been able to navigate this wonderful country. The hotels were set up in advance. The hotel staff were all super friendly and helpful in finding restaurant reservations or even in having a quality dinner at the hotel. All of our hotels included breakfasts which was nice. Mahdi was a fabulous driver, obeyed all driving rules and was so... read more

Morocco is a crazy place to visit and without the assistance of Hakim to set up our travel and Mahdi to act as driver and guide we would not have been able to navigate this wonderful country. The hotels were set up in advance. The hotel staff were all super friendly and helpful in finding restaurant reservations or even in having a quality dinner at the hotel. All of our hotels included breakfasts which was nice. Mahdi was a fabulous driver, obeyed all driving rules and was so knowledgeable about geography, history and commerce within Morocco. I would strongly recommend kimkim to anyone wanting to visit Morocco and suggest to ask for Mahdi as driver.

The Kim Kim team and Hakim were wonderful to work with. We actually had intended to go on this trip 3 years ago. Kim Kim honored all prices originally quoted. Hakim responded to all our queries promptly and thoroughly. We had one glitch that was quickly resolved by Hakim and our driver, Mehdi. I have traveled frequently and to most continents. Mehdi is probably the best driver I have ever had. His knowledge of English was excellent. He was prompt, cheerful, kept the car clean, a careful... read more

The Kim Kim team and Hakim were wonderful to work with. We actually had intended to go on this trip 3 years ago. Kim Kim honored all prices originally quoted. Hakim responded to all our queries promptly and thoroughly. We had one glitch that was quickly resolved by Hakim and our driver, Mehdi. I have traveled frequently and to most continents. Mehdi is probably the best driver I have ever had. His knowledge of English was excellent. He was prompt, cheerful, kept the car clean, a careful competent driver. He was accommodating to all our needs including driving us to restaurants and picking us up after our dinners. Mehdi would definitely get 6 stars if I could give 6 stars. I would gladly travel with Kim Kim again...provided they used Mehdi as our driver.
Morocco is a fascinating country and we felt we had an excellent exposure to its culture and beauty. Our local guides were knowledgeable and thoughtful. Altogether a fabulous trip at a reasonable price. Highly recommend Kim Kim and "The Imperial Cities of Morocco. Peggy Berlin

Our trip to Morocco was fantastic! Our whole experience with KimKim was great - Hakim was very responsive and accommodating throughout the whole planning process (which was delayed due to covid). The trip itself ran incredibly smoothly - thanks to Hakim in the background and our outstanding driver, Mohamed, who was very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. We had a clear guide on what to expect at every point and had resources if we had any questions (Mohamed or Hakim via WhatsApp). Our... read more

Our trip to Morocco was fantastic! Our whole experience with KimKim was great - Hakim was very responsive and accommodating throughout the whole planning process (which was delayed due to covid). The trip itself ran incredibly smoothly - thanks to Hakim in the background and our outstanding driver, Mohamed, who was very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. We had a clear guide on what to expect at every point and had resources if we had any questions (Mohamed or Hakim via WhatsApp). Our riads were all very nice, with excellent service, and our local tour guides were very informative. We’d highly recommend this to our friends & family.
Our trip included: Rabat - Chefchaouen blue city) - Volubilis (Roman ruins) - Fes - Merzouga (desert) - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakesh - Casablanca. A trip of a lifetime :)

Our driver, Abderahim, was most excellent and attentive to all our needs..very satisfied. Hakim, the tour operator was also very attentive with prompt replies to any questions. We had only one riad in Essaouira we were very unhappy with ( not too clean) and he refunded our night stay there. The guides were sharp and well versed in the history of thier respective towns..all locals.
A few minor suggestions. While we stayed 3 nights in Marrakesh, one day was spent hiking in Imlil region of... read more

Our driver, Abderahim, was most excellent and attentive to all our needs..very satisfied. Hakim, the tour operator was also very attentive with prompt replies to any questions. We had only one riad in Essaouira we were very unhappy with ( not too clean) and he refunded our night stay there. The guides were sharp and well versed in the history of thier respective towns..all locals.
A few minor suggestions. While we stayed 3 nights in Marrakesh, one day was spent hiking in Imlil region of Atlas mountains and driving back & forth to Marrakesh. While this hike was spectacular and well worth the visit, consider next time arranging an overnight in Imlil region instead of driving back to Marrakesh. My understanding is the drive to Essaouira the next day wouldn't be negatively impacted. Another consideration is the very long drive from Fes to Merzouga...could it be broken up? Understand that perhaps due to our time constraints that was not possible.
Overall thoroughly enjoyed Morocco , it's rich culture and history and wonderful people. Will definitely recommend KimKim and the destination to friends and family.

Just returned from an amazing trip to Morocco. Everything from the itinerary, to our driver to all the guides was perfect. We are well traveled and had high expectations for our trip and were not disappointed. I especially like that we were able to customize our experience. Will be using kimkim again.

We had an outstanding family vacation to Morocco.
Hakim made everything easy to plan, especially when we needed to postpone our 2021 trip until 2022.
Our driver, Mohamed, was the perfect concierge. He made sure we had an excellent week. He was pleasant and humble. He was flexible, and had good ideas.
Our riads were convenient, comfortable, and really cool.
Our local guides and driver were courteous, safe, and reliable.
We enjoyed exploring a magnificent country filled with kindhearted,... read more

We had an outstanding family vacation to Morocco.
Hakim made everything easy to plan, especially when we needed to postpone our 2021 trip until 2022.
Our driver, Mohamed, was the perfect concierge. He made sure we had an excellent week. He was pleasant and humble. He was flexible, and had good ideas.
Our riads were convenient, comfortable, and really cool.
Our local guides and driver were courteous, safe, and reliable.
We enjoyed exploring a magnificent country filled with kindhearted, generous, good people.
Thank you Kimkim for a wonderful vacation! We appreciate you very much!
Sincerely
Danielle & Shu Levine and family
Memphis, TN, USA

Our guide's name is Hakim. I wasn’t sure at first if I wanted to book with a travel agency but after I saw the initial plan that Hakim sent over I knew that he was a professional and he was dedicated to helping us. He was able to tailor our vacation and allow it to still be within our budget. And believe me, I made so many changes and had so many requests. He set up a great trip planned and handled all of the hotels, transfers, tour guides, and gave us a list of activities to do on our free... read more

Our guide's name is Hakim. I wasn’t sure at first if I wanted to book with a travel agency but after I saw the initial plan that Hakim sent over I knew that he was a professional and he was dedicated to helping us. He was able to tailor our vacation and allow it to still be within our budget. And believe me, I made so many changes and had so many requests. He set up a great trip planned and handled all of the hotels, transfers, tour guides, and gave us a list of activities to do on our free days which was a big help because if I would've tried to do it on my own I would've likely spent more money and struggled to find interesting things. One particular time that I remember that Hakim really helped me was when I wanted to have a birthday party in Rabat. I was so excited and thought that I had planned everything perfectly, but when I got there the owner of the restaurant gave me a very difficult time. I contacted Hakim and everything was immediately solved and I was able to really enjoy my day because of that. I am truly grateful for this moment because I really wanted the day to be special and at the beginning, it seemed that everything was going wrong but Hakim made sure everything was perfect! After my trip to Morocco, I planned a short trip to Spain but ended up canceling my plans and Hakim was there to assist me even though my time with kimkim was technically over. The communication was quick and I could tell that Hakim really cared about giving us a successful trip. Literally, in every message that he sent me, he reminded me that he would be happy to help me with anything and to not hesitate to contact him. I felt really valued as a customer with Hakim and he was so knowledgeable and quick to respond to anything I needed. I genuinely enjoyed my trip and I feel that Hakim helped me to have an amazing, well-needed vacation. THANK YOU HAKIM! Highly recommend!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Al Walid

Casablanca

Nice spacious bathroom. Decent breakfast. Helpful staff. Central location. Clean rooms.

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Malak Hotel

Rabat

The staff were soooo sweet! The hotel was in a good location. We were able to walk to a pretty garden and the market easily. There were also many restaurants close by. Nice hotel. No complaints.

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Location

Staff

The restaurant staff were awesome! They greeted us everyday with a smile.

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Hotel Chellah

Tangier

The pool and outside area was amazing! It was truly beautiful. The location was great. It was near restaurants, nightlife, dessert places, and even a movie theater. The staff was really kind to us and helped us with anything we needed. The breakfast was good as well! I especially liked the fresh handmade bread every morning.

Authenticity & Character

The interior was beautiful , especially the common areas

Location

Central location, but just far away to not be in the center of the city. Loved the quiet nights.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

They didn't change our sheets during our week-long stay. They barely cleaned the bathrooms.

Activity Reviews

Morning Guided Tour in Tangier

Tangier

It was a looong walk and it was very hot, but the tour guide was amazing and he split up the walk so that we didn't get too tired. It was particularly interesting because he lived in the US and was giving a tour on his vacation. He also knew a lot of people in the city and showed us some great places. He was very patient with us and explained everything clearly.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

There was no transport

Transport

Morning Guided Tour in Rabat

Morocco

The tour was great. We had a hard time understanding the guide but he took us to some unique places and gave us time to explore. We didn't feel rushed and we felt that we got a lot of information and saw a lot of places in the 3 hours. The tour guide was nice and respectful in a way that we felt safe and comfortable on the tour. He even had answers to any additional questions we asked him about. We made plans after the tour and our guide even waited for us after the tour was over until our friend came to get us. He also helped me to translate some stuff that I needed! I really appreciate him going out of his way to ensure that we had an amazing experience.

Quality of Experience

very unique places.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We had some trouble understanding

Transport

amazing, air-conditioned, clean, and always waiting for us when we were ready to go.

Our delayed trip to Morocco from 2020 finally materialized in 2022, and was definitely worth the wait! Throughout the entire process, our personal agent, Hakim, was so incredibly responsive and helpful. He answered all of our questions immediately and in friendly and useful manner. He put together an extremely memorable trip for us with amazing sites, hotels and guides. Our driver, Mohammed, was THE BEST. He was so nice and knowledgeable and drove the streets and highways of Morocco so... read more

Our delayed trip to Morocco from 2020 finally materialized in 2022, and was definitely worth the wait! Throughout the entire process, our personal agent, Hakim, was so incredibly responsive and helpful. He answered all of our questions immediately and in friendly and useful manner. He put together an extremely memorable trip for us with amazing sites, hotels and guides. Our driver, Mohammed, was THE BEST. He was so nice and knowledgeable and drove the streets and highways of Morocco so skillfully. I'm often nervous in passing cars on the highway, but he did so with such experience that I never felt stressed or afraid. Our local guides were great as well. Yaseen, Hafid, Yousef, and even our camel guide, Hamid, were all so welcoming and knowledgeable.

We visited Chefchaouen ("The Blue City"), the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the old medina in Fez, the Atlas Mountains where we saw macaques, and nomads with their flocks of sheep, the Sahara Desert where we rode camels to our luxury tent camp (simply amazing!), a wonderful riad in Ait Benhaddou, and the historic sites of Marrakech. Each experience was its own highlight, making it difficult to say which we liked best.

This was definitely one of the best trip experiences we have ever had, thanks to the great work of Hakim and kimkim. We have already recommended them to friends wanting to travel abroad (we were working with kimkim for another trip to Costa Rica also in 2020 and the agents there were quite helpful as well). But we strongly recommend anyone considering a trip to Morocco to choose kimkim and request Hakim as your personal agent. You'll be glad you did!

A once on a lifetime, magical and authentic experience, meticulously planned and organized by Hakim, and perfectly executed. My eighteen year old son and I went on the Imperial Cities of Morocco tour - planned back in 2019 and postponed due to Covid until this year - needless to say we were beyond filled with anticipation and high expectations. The tour covered a lot of ground over large distances , but thanks to Mohammed, our amazingly skillful, gregarious, tireless, patient and... read more

A once on a lifetime, magical and authentic experience, meticulously planned and organized by Hakim, and perfectly executed. My eighteen year old son and I went on the Imperial Cities of Morocco tour - planned back in 2019 and postponed due to Covid until this year - needless to say we were beyond filled with anticipation and high expectations. The tour covered a lot of ground over large distances , but thanks to Mohammed, our amazingly skillful, gregarious, tireless, patient and knowledgeable driver, every step of the tour went smoothly. His thoughtfulness extended to providing unique experiences such as spontaneously pulling over on a mountain road to hop out of the car and purchase freshly picked figs from the locals for us. Divine!!! The local guides in Fes, Marrakech, and Casablanca were all excellent and led us on insightful, educational and entertaining tours, happily sharing their knowledge, cultural tidbits , historical anecdotes and overall passion for their respective cities . The overnight desert camel ride experience is absolutely not to be missed . Breathtaking and a true bucket list item. The city accommodations were absolutely magnificent and authentic riads that transported us back in time and the staff were all delightful, as were all the locals we encountered . Such warm, smiling, kind and helpful people. This tour allowed us to see and experience so much, with every detail taken care of , I cannot recommend it enough. Hakim provided continuous support throughout and Mohammed ensured it all went off without a hitch , and took amazing care of us. We thank them both, as well as the fantastic guides, for a unique and memorable experience !
A word of warning : We were eager to go to Rick’s Bar in Casablanca, made a reservation and went for dinner on our last night and were sorely disappointed. Unpleasant, grim faced staff, terrible service and sub par food. Stay away unless a nostalgic WW2 playlist and checking off a box are all you’re looking for.

Hakim did a great job of organizing everything. He worked with us to create the best holiday plan given our family’s needs and interests. Hakim was also wonderful at changing the itinerary at the last moment to accommodate a change in dates and addition of another traveller. read more

Hakim did a great job of organizing everything. He worked with us to create the best holiday plan given our family’s needs and interests. Hakim was also wonderful at changing the itinerary at the last moment to accommodate a change in dates and addition of another traveller.

Hakim is a professional tour planner. He is very knowledgeable and took care of the smallest details. He was always checking on us during the trip making sure all is going well.
Our driver, Mohammad is the nicest, most respectable, knowledgeable person. He drove us through very difficult terrains giving us some history about the areas we were crossing and the peoples customs and cultures. He made our trip very enjoyable and we felt safe with him. He is a true gentleman. Our guides,... read more

Hakim is a professional tour planner. He is very knowledgeable and took care of the smallest details. He was always checking on us during the trip making sure all is going well.
Our driver, Mohammad is the nicest, most respectable, knowledgeable person. He drove us through very difficult terrains giving us some history about the areas we were crossing and the peoples customs and cultures. He made our trip very enjoyable and we felt safe with him. He is a true gentleman. Our guides, Yousef, Hafid and Yassine were excellent and very knowledgeable. They made us understand a lot about Morocco, urs history and the way of life. Thank you KimKim for assigning such great professionals. It made our trip extremely enjoyable.

Hakim was very helpful identifying and booking the perfect itinerary for a once in a lifetime vacation for my son and I.
Our itinerary was everything we hoped it would be! Hakim took the time to create exactly what we were looking for - a mix of culture, history, and food. Hakim stayed in touch with us during our trip to make sure everything went smoothly.. Our itinerary was easy to follow, the hotels were in great locations with thoughtful and friendly staff. Thank you, Hakim...you made... read more

Hakim was very helpful identifying and booking the perfect itinerary for a once in a lifetime vacation for my son and I.
Our itinerary was everything we hoped it would be! Hakim took the time to create exactly what we were looking for - a mix of culture, history, and food. Hakim stayed in touch with us during our trip to make sure everything went smoothly.. Our itinerary was easy to follow, the hotels were in great locations with thoughtful and friendly staff. Thank you, Hakim...you made out dream trip a reality!

Now I must turn my attention to a review of our guide , Abdillah Aitbahman, (Abdul) our driver and guide, who ultimately made our trip seemingly the best it could have been. We traveled between seven main destinations for nine days, and throughout the whole time Abdul was the utmost patient, kind, helpful and personable, as well as of course being a proficient and professional driver, who speaks fluent English. All along the way pointing out and explaining countless sights and traditions that we saw as we drove, so many things we wouldn't have really seen or learned if Abdul wasn't so knowledgeable.
When in cities such as Fes and Chefchaouen where we needed a tour guide licensed for the medinas, he was ahead of connecting us with guides that were very informed, reliable and spoke English in addition to being highly personable and kind. Abdul wasn't just kind, highly knowledgeable on local history and traditions, he was particularly inviting and even shared music popular to locals, which is exactly what I would hope for in a more than ideal guide. We also got a whole reel of photos after the trip that he took of us along the way, which is just a bonus. We felt the need to make the point that we didn't just feel like we were being driven around by a driver, we felt like we were taking a road trip with a Moroccan friend.
He had the uncanny ability to anticipate our needs and plan accordingly.

Thank you for connecting us with such a friend, and specifically thanks to Abdul for making our journey through Morocco the most relaxed, informative, interesting and awesome it could have been!

All we might have done differently would be to stay for more than nine days in order to see a couple more cities such as Essaouira, possibly Tangier and tours into smaller villages. But the trip was made the best because of our driver, guide and friend Abdul. We wish to make sure that Kimkim, the local agency and potential Morocco visitors to know what a difference Abdul made being such a great driver, guide, friend and just a great guy.

The services provided by Hakim were very professional in all interactions we had with him. We always felt that he was attentive to our requests and he designed our trip just as we requested. We were pleased with the selection of hotels and the guides provided for our trip. We enjoyed the guides in each city we visited (each guide was a 10!) but we were most pleased to have a female guide in Mekenes. As the parent of 3 daughters we always enjoy seeing how women in other countries live. ... read more

The services provided by Hakim were very professional in all interactions we had with him. We always felt that he was attentive to our requests and he designed our trip just as we requested. We were pleased with the selection of hotels and the guides provided for our trip. We enjoyed the guides in each city we visited (each guide was a 10!) but we were most pleased to have a female guide in Mekenes. As the parent of 3 daughters we always enjoy seeing how women in other countries live.
Our driver, Mohammad was fabulous. He was attentive to our needs and was prompt and courteous. We especially appreciated that he spoke English--he was a great source of information and we enjoyed hearing about life in Morocco from a local.
I would highly recommend Kimkim, Hakim and his team to anyone wanting to visit Morocco. We were delighted by the country and hope to return sometime.

Hotel Review

Riad El Yacout

Fès

This was a lovely riad and the service there was very good. We enjoyed the location and the ease of coming and going from the riad. The meals we had at this riad were among the best we had on our entire trip. The staff was courteous and attentive to our needs.

Authenticity & Character

The decor and the historical feel of the place

Location

Easy access to our car when arriving and departing

Staff

Very good dining service

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Day Trip to Meknes & the Roman Ruins of Volubilis

Fes

Our guide at Volubilis was so informative and gave us such a good historical perspective of the site and the settlements of Morocco

Quality of Experience

The ruins were very interesting and unique

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was very well informed and gave us good insight into the lives of those settled in the town.

Transport

The trip was well designed with Hakim's assistance and our driver Mohammad was superb. We enjoyed the modern and clean city of Rabat, the blue city of Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the Imperial city of Meknes and the uniqueness of Marrakech.

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The trip was well designed with Hakim's assistance and our driver Mohammad was superb. We enjoyed the modern and clean city of Rabat, the blue city of Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the Imperial city of Meknes and the uniqueness of Marrakech.

Hotel Review

Riad El Yacout

Fès

We thoroughly enjoyed this Riad and the food was some of the best we had in Morocco.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great food.

Activity Review

Day Trip to Meknes & the Roman Ruins of Volubilis

Fes

We had 2 different guides for Volubilis and Meknes. We especially enjoyed our female guide in Meknes.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

I had a wonderful trip to Morocco with my mom and dad. Arranging the trip was easy and painless, and Hakim listened thoughtfully to our needs and special requests. Our driver, Mohamad, was wonderful! He was a great guide and lovely company for our drive from Rabat to Chefchaouen, Fez, Meknes, and Marrakech. Mohamad provided helpful recommendations and was very conscientious of our needs during the trip. Overall, I would definitely recommend! read more

I had a wonderful trip to Morocco with my mom and dad. Arranging the trip was easy and painless, and Hakim listened thoughtfully to our needs and special requests. Our driver, Mohamad, was wonderful! He was a great guide and lovely company for our drive from Rabat to Chefchaouen, Fez, Meknes, and Marrakech. Mohamad provided helpful recommendations and was very conscientious of our needs during the trip. Overall, I would definitely recommend!

Hotel Review

La Mamounia

Marrakech

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Activity Review

Day Trip to Meknes & the Roman Ruins of Volubilis

Fes

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Transport

Our driver, Mohammed was amazing. He was patient, friendly, tireless and a great driver. Mohammed was always willing to help us with luggage, open doors and making sure we had access to restroom facilities. I don't think our trip would have been as good with another person. So happy he was chosen for us.
All of the guides we had during the trip were wonderful. They were very well informed about the areas we visited. They took in to account our health needs and paced the tours to... read more

Our driver, Mohammed was amazing. He was patient, friendly, tireless and a great driver. Mohammed was always willing to help us with luggage, open doors and making sure we had access to restroom facilities. I don't think our trip would have been as good with another person. So happy he was chosen for us.
All of the guides we had during the trip were wonderful. They were very well informed about the areas we visited. They took in to account our health needs and paced the tours to accommodate our slower needs. We learned so much from each of them.
Finally, our local specialist, Hakim, did a great job organizing a diverse trip of Morocco for our family. The suggestions he made gave us a small taste of the country.
I would recommend KimKim Travel to anyone who was planning a trip to Morocco.

I'd like to add some notes to my travel partner's review of our trip to Morocco. I echo her sentiments about how perfectly Hakim, as a representative of kimkim, handled our trip. Which wasn't easy, given the number of delays and changes due to Covid. Also, I agree whole-heartedly that our driver Mohamed (last name to be supplied by Hakim!) really made the trip what it was: he was well-informed, articulate, funny, attentive, and always willing to share his thoughts on culture, politics,... read more

I'd like to add some notes to my travel partner's review of our trip to Morocco. I echo her sentiments about how perfectly Hakim, as a representative of kimkim, handled our trip. Which wasn't easy, given the number of delays and changes due to Covid. Also, I agree whole-heartedly that our driver Mohamed (last name to be supplied by Hakim!) really made the trip what it was: he was well-informed, articulate, funny, attentive, and always willing to share his thoughts on culture, politics, and history. Mohamed made sure we could purchase rugs from a cooperative rather than a tourist trap. When I had a problem with the pottery coop he resolved it for me quickly making that another good experience. While the local guides were, for the most part, engaging and full of info, Mohamed was able to fill in the blanks between guides.

Speaking of guides: all but two were top notch. In one case there was a clear tempo and maybe personality misalignment. We were struggling until Mohamed gave him a secret signal and he began to ask what we wanted and what he could do better, resulting in a good overall experience. (Because Mohamed knew most of the guides he could navigate the rough places for us.) The second guide that was a bad fit was a local young man, new to the business; he may improve with time.

A word about the accomodations: we had such a wonderful variety of places, most unique and charming. And just when we were ready we got a Western style 5 star hotel. But I wouldn't have traded a single place, no matter the quirks. A few stood out, not to be missed: Riad Yacout in Fes was beautiful, although quirky in the electrical and plumbing department. But the people were so warm and accommodating and the food so delicious that everything else fell away. (Note - be prepared for a lot of steep stairs and music into the night!) The Kasbah in Imlil was a personal favorite. Walking up on narrow paths while a donkey carried our baggage was the start. The Kasbah was under the highest mountain in N. Africa and while it was cloudy and snowy for most of our stay, the views were amazing. We had scheduled a full-day hike but the snow put a damper on that. Still, the staff found a jacket and boots for me so I could still go hiking. The group of people working there could not have done more for us, all with smiles. Again, the food was just fab. In Essouria we stayed in Riad Chbanate - a real jewel. Once again the people were so very wonderful, and the room and the view and the part of town just perfect.

Finally, I'd like to commend kimkim and their partner on the itinerary. We went from cities to towns to the desert, then to the mountains. Down to Marrakech and out to the coast. We skipped the touristy things and concentrated on getting to know the real Morocco. We had so much variety, every day a real adventure. I feel like we met and supported a lot of off the main street people. And that leads me to my final comment...

The Moroccan people are warm and generous. Yes, some try to get you to buy their whatevers, but a simple "No thank you" works. They have suffered tremendously during that last two years and we were happy to buy from them, to tip them generously, and to talk and laugh with them. I've traveled in many places around the world - I won't forget this trip.

Add-on review for Kimkim in Morocco

Kimkim’s travel specialist in Morocco, Hakim Alibouche, just hit the “exceeded expectations by a lot” button on a trip I took to Morocco over 2 months ago ( March 20-April 5). I recently wrote that he assisted my travel partner and me to create a great itinerary and experience in Morocco. Everything went well and he was always available to respond to any questions or concerns that we had during the planning and then during the trip itself. Great,... read more

Add-on review for Kimkim in Morocco

Kimkim’s travel specialist in Morocco, Hakim Alibouche, just hit the “exceeded expectations by a lot” button on a trip I took to Morocco over 2 months ago ( March 20-April 5). I recently wrote that he assisted my travel partner and me to create a great itinerary and experience in Morocco. Everything went well and he was always available to respond to any questions or concerns that we had during the planning and then during the trip itself. Great, right?

However his service, and Kimkim’s by extension, also shone after we returned home. We recently found there was a serious problem with a Moroccan vendor’s products we had purchased over 2 months ago. After going back-and-forth with the vendor we turned to Hakim for advice on how to get to a satisfactory resolution. He stepped in to help and got it all worked out in very short order. I wouldn’t have expected that assistance from a travel agent once the trip was over, and I am so grateful that Hakim was willing to help us.

I don’t know if I’ll have the opportunity to return to Morocco but if I do, I know that Hakim and Kimkim will be my travel planning choice.

Kimkim created and executed a Moroccan trip for my travel partner and I that was unforgettable. We first planned the trip in 2019 for March 2020 travel. COVID changed all that but kimkim, Hakim in particular, stuck with us for the next 3 years as we rescheduled several times only to postpone until this past March. Hakim’s service was stellar: informative, responsive, reliable, patient—and whatever other positive adjective could be applied to a travel professional. Hakim and kimkim were also available to us throughout the trip-proactively checking in or responding quickly to any questions we had.

The other notable representative of kimkim’s excellent service was our driver throughout the trip, Mohamed. From start to finish he ensured we were well-looked after. Another set of adjectives: great driver, accommodating, helpful, accessible 24/7, well-informed, friendly; equal parts driver and general guide. We were very fortunate to have had his services.

The itinerary kimkim created was also a treat. I experienced mountains, cities, villages, desert areas that were fun and/or eye-opening. Food was fabulous throughout. The various tagines and pastillas were so special, as were the breakfast spreads.

The guides provided had deep knowledge of each leg of the trip-both historical and cultural. Accommodations ranged from charmingly rustic to very high-end with the Riads being especially wonderful. My only note on the Riad is to expect to climb lots of stairs. My 72-year old legs were a bit challenged by 3 and 4 flights. However the Riad experience is absolutely necessary!

All the stops were terrific, but I’d say a “not-to-be-missed” experience is the medina in Marrakech at night. It comes to high-intensity life with scores of food stalls (pick the meats and veggies for your meal and watch them being cooked right there), musicians, drum circles, snake charmers, dancers, henna tattoers and more all in motion.

It was a truly magical trip!

This was my first experience with KimKim travels and I couldn’t be more happy with the service provided. Hakim was wonderful and helped me plan a detailed itinerary to my wants and needs. Communication was wonderful before and during the trip, Hakim was always available to answer any questions we had. From the airport pick up to all the destinations in between and at the end of the trip, the tour was great!
Our most favorite part was getting to Merzouga to our camp, which was more then... read more

This was my first experience with KimKim travels and I couldn’t be more happy with the service provided. Hakim was wonderful and helped me plan a detailed itinerary to my wants and needs. Communication was wonderful before and during the trip, Hakim was always available to answer any questions we had. From the airport pick up to all the destinations in between and at the end of the trip, the tour was great!
Our most favorite part was getting to Merzouga to our camp, which was more then expected. The staff at the camp were super friendly and the food was amazing! The sunset camel ride was a stunning. Driving through the Atlas Mountains was beautiful. Will be referring KimKim travels to family and friends.
Thanks for making this trip a memorable one!

Amazing experience and a great tour led by Karim. He is the best and was very congenial and supported us every way during the tour. He made sure we saw the attractions and ensured we did not miss any. Even though this is my 2nd trip to Morocco, we had a better and great experience due to Karim. If you ever book a trip to Morocco, make sure Karim is taking you. Though a bit pricey, worth every bit of it.

We had a wonderful trip to Morocco! Hakim was our trip planner, and everything was well thought of. The riads were all great, and we had a wonderful time at the Orient Desert Camp. Our driver, Mohammed was especially wonderful, and he took care of all details including getting our COVID test to fly back home. Our guide Said in Fez was extremely knowledgeable and a great person to spend the day with. Overall, highly recommend a visit to Morocco and using the same team we had for our trip!

Hakim has to be the best tour operator we’ve ever worked with. Responsive yet also proactive, he followed up with us regarding our trip throughout the difficult pandemic year and kept the channels of communication going despite the country being under lockdown. This was very reassuring to us. He also kept following up with our progress, and soliciting for feedback during our trip to make sure we were enjoying our time. Who does that? With most operators you have a hard time getting a... read more

Hakim has to be the best tour operator we’ve ever worked with. Responsive yet also proactive, he followed up with us regarding our trip throughout the difficult pandemic year and kept the channels of communication going despite the country being under lockdown. This was very reassuring to us. He also kept following up with our progress, and soliciting for feedback during our trip to make sure we were enjoying our time. Who does that? With most operators you have a hard time getting a hold of once you send in that last payment. We had the good fortune of working with an exceptional driver, Mohamed, who was a great source of information. In fact I have requested that Mohamed work with my sister and BIL when they visit Morocco in a couple of months. We loved the Riad Chergui in Marrakech. Must try their lamb tagine with the apricots, pear, and prunes. What a fabulous combination. There were a few hiccups with the accommodation in Fez, but it was due to lack of communication on the hotel end. Our tour guide Youssef was a trooper. He stuck with us the entire 6 hours for our walking tour of Marrakech. We were all tired, but he was very professional to the very end.

Kimkim (through Hakim) provided excellent overall service, coordination of the total trip in Morocco and in their choice of Riads (hotels) in Fes and Marrakech. Hakim was particularly helpful and kept us informed at each step of the planning phase, working with us through several iterations

Local drivers arranged by Hakim were on time and courteous. Guides were also very good and informative. One minor delay was resolved promptly by Kimkim and Hakim.

We loved our Morocco trip from the... read more

Kimkim (through Hakim) provided excellent overall service, coordination of the total trip in Morocco and in their choice of Riads (hotels) in Fes and Marrakech. Hakim was particularly helpful and kept us informed at each step of the planning phase, working with us through several iterations

Local drivers arranged by Hakim were on time and courteous. Guides were also very good and informative. One minor delay was resolved promptly by Kimkim and Hakim.

We loved our Morocco trip from the mosque at Casablanca to the overnight stay in the desert and the palaces. And the medinas in Fes and Marrakech. Lovely country with a lot of history. Wish we had more days to also visit the rest of the country.

Our local specialists Brahim and Hakim were wonderful. We planned our trip very quickly through kimkim and it was seamless. We valued their insight and knowledge of Morocco and recommendations on what was best to do on our short trip. The trip plan was detailed and we had all the vouchers and documents we needed way before departure. Great professional service provided by Orion Trek.

The two guided tours arranged for us in Marrakech and Fes were fantastic. Our guides were very friendly and... read more

Our local specialists Brahim and Hakim were wonderful. We planned our trip very quickly through kimkim and it was seamless. We valued their insight and knowledge of Morocco and recommendations on what was best to do on our short trip. The trip plan was detailed and we had all the vouchers and documents we needed way before departure. Great professional service provided by Orion Trek.

The two guided tours arranged for us in Marrakech and Fes were fantastic. Our guides were very friendly and their eye for detail and knowledge of the places we visited was very impressive. We were asked what we wanted to see by our guide in Marrakech, and we visited the secret garden and Bahia Palace. These were really a highlight! Having a guide is definitely the best way to discover the medinas. You really need someone who knows the streets and history to get the best from your time there. We would have been lost without our guides.
We were blown away by the accommodations selected for us. The Riad's were all beautiful and in great locations so it was super easy to explore the cities after our tours. The staff were all very welcoming and enabled us to feel comfortable. They informed us where to take a taxi and gave us maps and personal recommendations of restaurants. We are both vegetarian and we enjoyed the breakfast provided at each Riad. We wouldn't have found such amazing Riads without the help of a local specialist.

Hakim & Brahim pieced together our trip based on our desired cities and worked it perfectly around the flights we already had booked. Each place we visited was as compelling and engrossing as the next. On the night we arrived, we met at the Riad and it was the most beautiful room I think I've ever stayed in. It had blue marble walls and a shower fir for a king. That evening we ate at a restaurant called Nomad, which had an open upstairs sitting area with really cool views of the city.... read more

Hakim & Brahim pieced together our trip based on our desired cities and worked it perfectly around the flights we already had booked. Each place we visited was as compelling and engrossing as the next. On the night we arrived, we met at the Riad and it was the most beautiful room I think I've ever stayed in. It had blue marble walls and a shower fir for a king. That evening we ate at a restaurant called Nomad, which had an open upstairs sitting area with really cool views of the city. Starting in Marrakech our wonderful guide Hussain led us around the city taking us deep into the cities medina, showing us the beautiful Bahia Palace as well as taking us to the secret gardens. Hussain ended the tour with us at Koutoubia Mosque.

From Marrakech we caught a long train to Fes, it was super easy with no changes and we met some interesting people to share our journey with. In Fes, we caught a taxi to our Riad where we were greeted gracefully with tea and biscuits. The Riad was spectacular and the staff were kind and accommodating. The following morning we started our tour in which the guide took us up to the top of the medina before leading us down to the deepest part at the river basin. Without him we would've been hopeless, the narrow windy streets held many traders and secrets that we would've missed without him. It was unbelievable, I loved it. He led us back up and took us to a cafe for food. In the evening we ate at Cafe Clock which shared some excellent views and delicious food.

From Fes, we caught a bus to Chefchaouen which was full of beautiful views. And then we got to Chefchaouen. I couldn't quite get my head around it at first, it was magnificent. The city is built in the mountains and boasts beautiful blue painted buildings all over the city. We accidentally missed our Riad on the way up through the Medina and found ourselves looking down over the city, not many views quite like it. We met some lovely locals in the evening and found some interesting tourists too! The Riad was super cute too and did a delicious breakfast.

On the final day, our private driver took us to Tangier. The views we had been met with on the way into Chefchaouen, were just as good (perhaps better) on the way out. We passed through Zinat and Tetouan on the way and passed some stunning lakes. On arrival in Tangier, you could immediately tell there was more of European influence on the city with it being so much closer. The sight of the sea was very welcomed for it was the first time we'd seen it while in Morocco. We found our way around the Medina quite easily with it not being too big and found some great places to eat.

My first experience of Morocco has left me desperate for more. A combination of the pure friendliness of the local people, the iconic scenery and superb hospitality has made this my favorite trip. The organization from Hakim & Brahim was so pinpoint that there was never any time for concern, the trip only ever allowed me to enjoy myself. Thank you!

We are so pleased we chose Kimkim to organise our Moroccan adventure. Our driver, our accommodation, our itinerary, our guides - everything was incredibly well executed and communicated. We saw tour buses everywhere and were so glad that our trip was customised and local. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hakim and his team.

My overall experience was great, and what an adventure it was in Morocco! Hakim organized my trip efficiently as I booked rather last minute in mid Nov for a Xmas holiday. Unfortunately he could not book many of the riads I initially wanted to stay in as they were full, but it all worked out fine. 13 days allowed me enough time to get a good sense of the country as I went from Casblanca to Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fez, Merzouga desert, Ouarzazate, the Dades and Draa Valleys, Marrakesh, and... read more

My overall experience was great, and what an adventure it was in Morocco! Hakim organized my trip efficiently as I booked rather last minute in mid Nov for a Xmas holiday. Unfortunately he could not book many of the riads I initially wanted to stay in as they were full, but it all worked out fine. 13 days allowed me enough time to get a good sense of the country as I went from Casblanca to Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fez, Merzouga desert, Ouarzazate, the Dades and Draa Valleys, Marrakesh, and Essaouira. The one thing I did not count on was how many hours we would be on the road. There were 3 days during which we had to travel in the car for 9 hours each day (with breaks included) which is tiring if you are not used to that. However, it was well worth it seeing the amazing and varied landscape. Redouane my driver was outstanding. He was warm, kind and very genuine and helpful, always making sure I was ok. Since I need to eat a lot of fresh vegetables, he even bought some to make a fresh salad for me during the long drives!

I loved the call to prayer everyday rising above the din of the medina. Absolutely love the culture, the history, the people, the food and the fashion. The highlight for me was staying in a tent in the Sahara desert. Nothing like watching the stars and the sunrise from the desert. Since I was traveling alone as a woman I relied on my guides to make sure I could find my way in the winding medinas. I felt safe generally although I did get harrassed slightly by men a few times. In all cases, I simply say 'la shukran' and moved on.

Morocco is a very special place and I would definitely go back again.

Guide at Fez was good !
Guide at Marrakesh was disappointing , was always in a rush , would not give time to take pictures as he said he had another group to take . The trip mentioned was 6 hours , he was gone in less than 4 hours and we had to go on our own to the gardens .
Guide At Essaouira was practically not required , all he did was walk around , said a bit and was keen that we ate at one of the places he recommends and the rest apparently was not good . It was obvious that he had... read more

Guide at Fez was good !
Guide at Marrakesh was disappointing , was always in a rush , would not give time to take pictures as he said he had another group to take . The trip mentioned was 6 hours , he was gone in less than 4 hours and we had to go on our own to the gardens .
Guide At Essaouira was practically not required , all he did was walk around , said a bit and was keen that we ate at one of the places he recommends and the rest apparently was not good . It was obvious that he had vested interests .
The overall experience was positive especially the trip to Merzouga . The driver was excellent too .
The trip was well planned .

Hakim did a wonderful job planning our vacation. He was very responsive to our feedback and worked with us to create an itinerary that suited everyone's needs. A night in the Sahara was a highlight of the trip where we enjoyed a beautiful cloudless night of star gazing. Getting to the Sahara involved a lot of driving so we were happy to have the company of our driver, Said, who brought joy to our long van rides. We got to stop at many attractions along the way to break up the drive. Exploring... read more

Hakim did a wonderful job planning our vacation. He was very responsive to our feedback and worked with us to create an itinerary that suited everyone's needs. A night in the Sahara was a highlight of the trip where we enjoyed a beautiful cloudless night of star gazing. Getting to the Sahara involved a lot of driving so we were happy to have the company of our driver, Said, who brought joy to our long van rides. We got to stop at many attractions along the way to break up the drive. Exploring Ait Benhaddou was tons of fun and I was glad to have stopped to take the studio tour in Ouarzazate (never would have thought to stop there without the help of kimkim). All of our accommodations were lovely, especially Dar Azam in Marrakech - Omar and Sana (employees or Dar Azam) were extremely welcoming.

The trip went extremely well with no problems at all, just as planned. Thanks Hakim. A job well done.
My favourite places were Essaouira for its relaxed and groovy lifestyle, out there on the Atlantic coast. There was none of the harrassing of tourists by vendors that has become so intrusive in Marrakesh. Its a very walkable compact medina and I dint get lost. Greta map provided by the hotel. And my other favourite was Chefchouen. Every where you looked was fascinating, like Venice. Every... read more

The trip went extremely well with no problems at all, just as planned. Thanks Hakim. A job well done.
My favourite places were Essaouira for its relaxed and groovy lifestyle, out there on the Atlantic coast. There was none of the harrassing of tourists by vendors that has become so intrusive in Marrakesh. Its a very walkable compact medina and I dint get lost. Greta map provided by the hotel. And my other favourite was Chefchouen. Every where you looked was fascinating, like Venice. Every turn was another photo opportunity. So pretty with the blue walls and the handcrafts displayed against them and no harrassment by vendors. Just delightful.
I especially appreciated the female tour guides as there is a conspicuous lack of presence of women in Morocco so these younger , highly educated women were such a delight to meet. Fatima in Fes and Bushra in Meknes. They were professional, kind and so interesting. They are the ambassadors for women in Morocco.
Thank you again, Sue and Ari.

Mr. Said was a highlight of the trip, he was approachable, kind, and helpful.

We very much enjoyed our trip. The planning process as well as getting around from place to place were all very easy, thanks to the arrangements that were made for us. I love that we were taken to all the places we wanted to go, including high quality restaurants, without having to do the planning ourselves. However, I don't think we were quite prepared for the amount of driving that the trip entailed, which definitely wore us out. It would have been nice if the team were a little more... read more

We very much enjoyed our trip. The planning process as well as getting around from place to place were all very easy, thanks to the arrangements that were made for us. I love that we were taken to all the places we wanted to go, including high quality restaurants, without having to do the planning ourselves. However, I don't think we were quite prepared for the amount of driving that the trip entailed, which definitely wore us out. It would have been nice if the team were a little more upfront about how many hours of driving the trip would involve. Also, we were given the luxury tent in the desert, which was separated from all the other travelers. I wish we would have been given the option of the standard tent instead of the luxury tent. The running water in the tent didn't actually work and we didn't use the outlets since we were there for such a short time. I would have preferred to sleep in the standard tent and save the money, had I been given the option. A tour guide at the kasbah also would have been nice, since we didn't really know much about what we were looking at. I do feel we could have done this trip for less money, although all the arrangements were very nice. It would have been overwhelming without the support of kimkim. Overall, we had a great time on our trip and enjoyed the country very much.