Hakim ALIBOUCHE

Overall, Morocco was absolutely fantastic!
The team on the ground and the effort put in by Hakim, was amazing! Every effort was put in to make the trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Thank you very much.

Casablanca was an unnecessary stop. It was planned so as to avoid additional travel after the flights but it would have been better to have spent time at a beach holiday destination.

Outside of the organised trip I spend a few days in Essaouira which was amazing and should be... read more

Overall, Morocco was absolutely fantastic!
The team on the ground and the effort put in by Hakim, was amazing! Every effort was put in to make the trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Thank you very much.

Casablanca was an unnecessary stop. It was planned so as to avoid additional travel after the flights but it would have been better to have spent time at a beach holiday destination.

Outside of the organised trip I spend a few days in Essaouira which was amazing and should be included in future trips.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

Hotel was good but not great. Breakfast was average and way too crowded. Bar staff were very friendly and helpful. The position of the Hotel is not the best.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Closer to the beaches

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Les Terrasses d'Agafay

Agafay

Everything was perfectly well done! They made the once in a lifetime experience even better!!!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Palm Plaza Hôtel & Spa

Marrakech

Great location. Lovely pool area.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Cooking Class & Local Cuisine

Morocco

Absolutely incredible experience! The team went above and beyond to ensure we had a great day!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had an amazing trip through Morrocco. Hakim our local specialist was always quick to respond to my many questions and was very knowledgeable. He provided great support and peace of mind to ensure that we had a very memorable holiday despite arriving in Morrocco a day after the earthquake.
Our trip highlight was our night in the Sahara desert which was very authentic with the camel ride and tents.

Mohammed our driver was very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. The local guides... read more

We had an amazing trip through Morrocco. Hakim our local specialist was always quick to respond to my many questions and was very knowledgeable. He provided great support and peace of mind to ensure that we had a very memorable holiday despite arriving in Morrocco a day after the earthquake.
Our trip highlight was our night in the Sahara desert which was very authentic with the camel ride and tents.

Mohammed our driver was very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. The local guides we had in Fez and particularly in Marakesh were also very knowledgeable and friendly.

We enjoyed experiencing a culture , and way of life very different from our own

Hotel Reviews

Riad El Yacout

Fès

Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Chergui

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

I am incredibly pleased regarding our trip to Morocco and specifically want to strongly recommend working with Hakim. Because of our jobs, we were only able to plan our vacation three weeks in advance. Hakim worked with us on our itinerary, and make everything we wanted happen despite the short time frame. I really loved how he balanced incorporating all our special requests with recommending things we weren't sure about that ended up being some of our favorite parts of the trip. For context,... read more

I am incredibly pleased regarding our trip to Morocco and specifically want to strongly recommend working with Hakim. Because of our jobs, we were only able to plan our vacation three weeks in advance. Hakim worked with us on our itinerary, and make everything we wanted happen despite the short time frame. I really loved how he balanced incorporating all our special requests with recommending things we weren't sure about that ended up being some of our favorite parts of the trip. For context, we arrived in Marrakech about 5 hours before the earthquake and our itinerary had to be adjusted pretty significantly the first few days. Hakim was BEYOND supportive and accommodating (even at one point working to change a food tour to a cooking class despite the company never having hosted one before). The same praise needs to be extended to all our guides in Marrakech and our driver Hammadi, all of whom where incredibly flexible, kind, and explanatory despite being impacted by the earthquake. Hammadi definitely needs his own call out for being more than accommodating and hospitable, and we truly enjoyed getting to know him throughout the week. Further, I highly recommend Dar Baraka in Marrakech as they went out of their way to find us alternative, safe accommodation the first night. Finally, Abraham, our tour guide in Rabat, despite being brand new, was absolutely awesome, knowledgeable and professional.

My only cons related to the trip are minor given our overall satisfaction with the trip.
-Our first night, we were out on the streets with the rest of the city due to the earthquake until 5am, we had called the emergency line just for confirmation that there was nowhere safe we could stay and for confirmation that we could reschedule our 5:30am event the next day given the circumstances. They told us to plan to still attend and left us on read regarding the accommodations, which I think added unnecessary stress (that Hakim quickly alleviated the next day). Someone from KimKim US also reached out regarding the situation the next day, but didn't follow up to my call back.
-Just generally, I wish there was more price transparency.
-In Fes, the guide used our tour to run his own errands, told us to wait while he finished a conversation and pushed us into a clearly touristy restaurant with pretty high fixed prices. Overall, he was a knowledgeable guide but I would go with someone else if I could do it over again.

Hotel Reviews

Dar Baraka & Karam

Marrakech

This riad was absolutely amazing. Despite the earthquake, they worked to find us safe accommodation. They were incredibly patient, kind and caring. We absolutely loved the little yellow kitten and he was the highlight of our hotel stays!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Tamdakhte

Ait Ben Haddou

Absolutely stunning location and accommodations. The food was the best we had in our trip and the host was very welcoming and friendly. Highlight of our trip!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Al Madina Al Kadima

Fès

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Puerta Azul

Chefchaouen

The host was incredibly kind and helpful. The food was great! The location was nice (and the elevator was much appreciated), but it just lacked some of the charm compared to the other places we stayed.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

We didn't stay in this location for a full night given our flight, however, it was incredibly modern and clean. There was a little hiccup upon check in because they couldn't find our reservation, but ultimately it was a great (albeit short) stay

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

Once in a lifetime experience that we absolutely loved. Everyone was super accommodating. We did have to wait for awhile to be picked up in the morning, but we enjoyed the extra time in the sand.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Morning Hot Air Balloon Experience

Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

One of the guests that were supposed to be picked up at the same time as us didn't show, which made us a little late, but ultimately it worked out and the driver was nice.

Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Kudos to our guide for being accommodating with the time (and frankly even agreeing to give the tour) the day after the earthquake. We greatly appreciated his perspective and wisdom regarding the city

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Merzouga to Fes via Rissani, Midelt, & the Atlas Mountains

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hammadi made the trip fun and was patient and educational along the way

Transport

Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

We loved this transformation into a cooking class and the hosts were so fun. We are thankful they were flexible with us and our poor cooking skills!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Morning Guided Tour in Rabat

Morocco

Abraham was great, educational and his English was probably the best of the trip! Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Fes to Chefchaouen via Meknes & Volubilis

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We didn't love our guide (he used the guide to run his own errands, told us to wait while he had conversations which locals , and sent us to a touristy restaurant and ordered for us) although he was educational. Loved the city and the experience, just would have gone with a different guide if given the chance.

Transport

This is the second trip we are taking with Kumkum. We are extremely happy with their services and detail.
We would like to mention that out driver Hakim Hamzawi was extremely professional and took utmost care of our needs during these nine days. We specifically wanted a private car to tour around Morocco. Hakim Hamzawi was with us throughout this long trip from picking us up from Casablanca, driving to Rabat, to Fes, driving the long trip to Sahara, to Marrakech, and finally back to... read more

This is the second trip we are taking with Kumkum. We are extremely happy with their services and detail.
We would like to mention that out driver Hakim Hamzawi was extremely professional and took utmost care of our needs during these nine days. We specifically wanted a private car to tour around Morocco. Hakim Hamzawi was with us throughout this long trip from picking us up from Casablanca, driving to Rabat, to Fes, driving the long trip to Sahara, to Marrakech, and finally back to Casablanca. He patiently took us to all the top spots, even staying late, coming early. During the end, when my son fell ill, we relied on him to help pick up some medication. There was a lot of good friendship and I would definitely recommend him to our friends who are planning a trip to Morrocco. He is definitely an asset to Kimkim travels..

Hotel Reviews

Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

Such a charming gem tucked away in Rabat. The hospitality is amazing here and the rooms are gorgeous.

Authenticity & Character

Location

So incredibly charming, old world meets new. Center of Medina.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Plan on bringing your own shampoo, although the Riad offers some basic amenities. The rooms are extremely clean and cozy.

Riad El Yacout

Fès

If you want to see the Morrocco architecture and beautiful mosaics then this Riad is for you. The customer service is out of this world and don’t miss the hamaam here. Having tried hamaams at different countries especially Rome, Greece, and even Egypt- I can vouch that this place packs quite a punch. They give a pretty good service and the area is very neat.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

A once in a lifetime experience going to this luxury camp with running water and shower. The rooms were so comfortable. The food was customized for vegetarians. The soup was mouthwatering. Wear loose comfortable clothing for the almost 2 hour camel ride to the camp. Leave early enough so that you won’t miss the sunset and plan your trip to coincide with a full moon. The desert during full moon is stunning

Authenticity & Character

The desert is a harsh environment but this place was so comfortable and made the adventure magical

Location

Staff

All of them were incredibly sweet.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

A beautiful breathtaking oasis in the middle of the desert. The ambiance is a showstopper. Every detail is perfect from the bathroom to the bed, to the towels, to the toiletries. I was sad that we stayed only a night here. The views, landscaping was impeccable. The food was so mouthwatering.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

The Morroccon people are so friendly and so charming.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Noir d'Ivoire

Marrakech

I believe this Riad looks beautiful. However it’s not very old. It’s quite overrated and maybe the services have gone downhill. It takes extremely long and the services are not as good as the other riads. For the money charged, you don’t get the satisfaction and comfort. The rooms need maintenance. Our tub was leaking, many lights did not have bulbs, my son’s room had a big unknown stain on the sheet. The hammam was overpriced and not upto the mark. We did complain to the owner and got the refund which was decent of him. If he fixes the maintenance and services issues, this place would be fantastic. The location is prime.

Authenticity & Character

It’s a new building and has been built keeping the old architecture in mind.

Location

Central and close to everything

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

See above

Kenzi Sidi Maarouf Hotel

Casablanca

It’s not a Riad. Just an average hotel. Pretty decent.

Authenticity & Character

Just a standard hotel

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and comfortable. Stayed only for a night. Pretty decent. But very bland and impersonal

Activity Reviews

Afternoon Guided Tour in Casablanca

Morocco

Such a beautiful surprise! I never expected to see such a magnificent mosque built in my lifetime. To think this was built from 1986-1993! This is such a beautiful monument and has incredible detailed carvings in every nook and corner.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our driver Hakim Hamzawi was fantastic

Morning Guided Tour in Rabat

Morocco

Very clean city and half a day tour is sufficient to cover the city. Plan on adding the Blue City if you can fit into your itinerary.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Amazing driver - Hakim Hamzawi. Very skilled

Transport

Skilled driver, private car

Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

An experienced guide. Who took us through all the streets.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

They customized the vegetarian food for us

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our entire trip was very enjoyable. Hakim planned everything so well and all was seamless. I feel we now have a good sense of the history of this beautiful country because of all the guides that were arranged in each location. The shining star was our driver, Hisham, who was quick to lend suggestions for restaurants and sites during our off time. He was always prompt and courteous and developed a special friendship with our son. He is a gem. Thank you for all the details that went into this... read more

Our entire trip was very enjoyable. Hakim planned everything so well and all was seamless. I feel we now have a good sense of the history of this beautiful country because of all the guides that were arranged in each location. The shining star was our driver, Hisham, who was quick to lend suggestions for restaurants and sites during our off time. He was always prompt and courteous and developed a special friendship with our son. He is a gem. Thank you for all the details that went into this trip.

We were picked up by the very kind Hicham, who thought us a lot about the country. We spent 8 days driving from city to city and by the end felt as if we gained a new friend in addition to discovering the captivating Morocco. Chefchaouen's blue gem, Fes' historic medina, the mesmerizing Merzouga desert, Ait Benhaddou's living history, and Marrakech's vibrant souks. We were immersed in rich culture, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality. An enchanting journey that left an indelible mark on... read more

We were picked up by the very kind Hicham, who thought us a lot about the country. We spent 8 days driving from city to city and by the end felt as if we gained a new friend in addition to discovering the captivating Morocco. Chefchaouen's blue gem, Fes' historic medina, the mesmerizing Merzouga desert, Ait Benhaddou's living history, and Marrakech's vibrant souks. We were immersed in rich culture, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality. An enchanting journey that left an indelible mark on the soul. This is all thanks to the team that made it possible. From the booking agent, to the guides in every city and especially thankful to Hisham.

Our driver Mohamed was amazing, and the accommodation and experiences were good. We found the Moroccan people to be very friendly and services generally to be great. Morocco is a land of rich culture and contrasts, and I think having an organized tour makes it easier to access the sights, and the best on offer. Some language barriers and cultural challenges make it difficult to be exactly what you expect, but expect the unexpected and enjoy the ride! read more

Our driver Mohamed was amazing, and the accommodation and experiences were good. We found the Moroccan people to be very friendly and services generally to be great. Morocco is a land of rich culture and contrasts, and I think having an organized tour makes it easier to access the sights, and the best on offer. Some language barriers and cultural challenges make it difficult to be exactly what you expect, but expect the unexpected and enjoy the ride!

Hotel Review

Dar Al Madina Al Kadima

Fès

This Riad was so lovingly restored and the staff were fabulous - also in a great location not too far into the Medina . Stunning traditional stay - very small Riad.

Authenticity & Character

Stunning details, clean and great personalized service

Location

Accessible from outside the medina but still had the feel of the old city

Staff

Mohamed and Abdul

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Afternoon Guided Tour in Chefchaouen

Morocco

Whilst interesting, we would have welcomed a more informed guide

Quality of Experience

The guide

Guides, Drivers and Staff

More informed guide

Transport

Our driver was with us for the whole trip and nothing was a drama. He also knew a lot about Morocco History and culture so was informative as well as helpful

Transfer to Fes, Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

The scenery is fantastic, the high temperatures of July made the sightseeing a bit challenging , however and we found Volubilis neglected and a bit disappointing.

Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

This was fabulous- our guide was extremely knowledgeable and all the places we visited were very interesting- even though it was 46 degrees!! The shady Medina with its maze of lame ways would be daunting without a guide. Our guide was aware of our pace and paused so we could take in various aspects of our journey, and knew so much about all.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Morocco

The camel ride through the desert was beautiful and the staff were engaging and fun!

Quality of Experience

Natural beauty and enthusiastic staff

Food

All tasty typical Moroccan cuisine

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Their enthusiasm and humour

Transport

The camels are stunning creatures with individual personalities

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

Morocco

Beautiful rugged scenery

Quality of Experience

Nature

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

We had no experience of this type of Hammam- so we’re surprised by the experience but found it relaxing and a bit mysterious. The massage was superb. Would definitely recommend

Quality of Experience

The whole experience was invigorating

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Their quiet professional service and care

Transport

Own driver for whole trip

We had a memorable trip to Morocco. The country is beautiful, the people are very friendly.
Hakim had the entire trip well organized and we did not have any problem during our stay.
Mohamed our driver was excellent. Great driver and guide and most of all he became a friend to our family.
All our guides were very knowledgeable and friendly Hafid in Fes and Hamyn in Marrakesh were excellent.
The cooking class was great. We felt like part of the family.
We enjoyed also our time in the... read more

We had a memorable trip to Morocco. The country is beautiful, the people are very friendly.
Hakim had the entire trip well organized and we did not have any problem during our stay.
Mohamed our driver was excellent. Great driver and guide and most of all he became a friend to our family.
All our guides were very knowledgeable and friendly Hafid in Fes and Hamyn in Marrakesh were excellent.
The cooking class was great. We felt like part of the family.
We enjoyed also our time in the dessert, our camel guides were not only friendly but great photographers. And the Berber people at the camp very friendly and we enjoyed the show.

Thank you all for giving us a great experience of what Morocco really is: the friendly and hospitable people.

We just came back from a 12-day trip to Morocco, and it was one of our best travel experiences ever.
It was our first expedition in a Muslim country and we wanted to make sure we were given all the tools and tips to discover it under the best conditions, with respect and reverence.
We provided Hakim with a detailed account of the type of experience we were hoping to realize (a cultural and societal introduction) and he did an amazing job of crafting the unforgettable tour with the right... read more

We just came back from a 12-day trip to Morocco, and it was one of our best travel experiences ever.
It was our first expedition in a Muslim country and we wanted to make sure we were given all the tools and tips to discover it under the best conditions, with respect and reverence.
We provided Hakim with a detailed account of the type of experience we were hoping to realize (a cultural and societal introduction) and he did an amazing job of crafting the unforgettable tour with the right guides in each major city.
But ultimately, it is our driver Erdwan who made this trip simply perfect and worry-free. From the moment he picked us up at the airport he took care of us every step of the way. With his warm personality, his genuine desire to make things easy for us, and his serious professionalism, he is a tremendous asset for Kimkim. He made us feel like royalty and coordinated everything around us with simple efficiency.
In 12 days, we drove hundreds of kilometers and saw many aspects of a rich and fascinating country. We learned an enormous amount about the history of the place - our guides were erudite, friendly and very interesting.
We stayed in beautiful places (except the last hotel in Casablanca, close to the airport, a brutal way to finish a magical trip as we were not ready to be so practical and wanted to fairytale to last until the very end).
We could not have hoped for a better vacation.

Hotel Reviews

Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

A stunning property in a fairytale environment!

Authenticity & Character

Our suite was filled with tasteful artifacts

Location

Once you are there, you are in your own bubble. Our suite was magnificent; the property superb.

Staff

warm and dedicated staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Kenzi Sidi Maarouf Hotel

Casablanca

it was the least exciting place of our entire stay I was sad to finish our trip there the bathroom did not smell fresh; I felt I was already back in New York and I understand it was practical for us to stay there with a morning flight the next day but still...

Authenticity & Character

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Kalaa 1

Rabat

charming, authentic; a very good introduction to beautiful Moroccan hospitality.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Karawan Riad

Fès

An absolutely stunning place!!

Authenticity & Character

our suite was sumptuous

Location

Staff

The staff was perfect, especially a young lady who took very good care of us.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

A unique experience with the Berberes and an unforgettable camel ride through the dunes.

Authenticity & Character

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

The property is gorgeous, but I had mixed feeling about that place. It did not have the cachet and the attention to detail we experienced at the other hotels. I felt it could be so much better - the food and the staff's attitude. Hard to pinpoint. Just a 3 stars despite the exceptional garden.

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

Another amazing hotel, superbly decorated, and superbly staffed.

Authenticity & Character

so gorgeous, we spent a lot of time indoors

Location

Staff

outstanding personnel

Cleanliness & Comfort

our suite was a gem

Activity Reviews

Morning Guided Tour in Rabat

Morocco

we were very impressed with Rabat and it gave us a very good first impression

Morning Guided Tour in Chefchaouen

Morocco

We loved this small village and our young guide was funny and personable. Not your typical guide, but he easily conveyed his love for his town and gave us wonderful insights into the Moroccan way of life. We enjoyed him very much.

Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

Fes is a magical city. We liked it better than Marrakech. Our guide was fantastic; very knowledgeable, very friendly, very warm.

Day Trip to Meknes & the Roman Ruins of Volubilis

Fes

Volubilis is a must-see. Our guide was friendly but a little bit on the light side; we learned more about Volubilis from your Fes and Marrakech guides. Unforgettable visit, nevertheless.

Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

I felt sorry for our guide because this food tour was a misunderstanding. We were under the impression that we would have small tastes of unknown specialties over several stops, followed by dinner somewhere. But at our first stop, we were offered more food than we normally eat in one day. Everything was succulent, but the quantities were absurd and that took the wind out of our sail. I guess our guide was used to more hungry tourists and I know he was disappointed.

Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

a fantastic experience in an authentic place with a very good staff

Afternoon Guided Tour in Casablanca

Morocco

By the end of our trip, we were exhausted and I was disheartened by the hotel we were staying at. Casablanca was a chaos of traffic jam and confusion. Thank God, our driver was patient and always protective of us. Our guide was a very interesting fellow but we did not benefit from his knowledge as much as we could have.

Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our guide was wonderful Marrakech is a very interesting city but a bit frantic compared to other places we visited.

My trip to Morocco was wonderful; Hakim and the group of tour guides were incredible. I was able to cover a lot of ground quickly thanks to my wonderful driver Khalil.

If I could do it over again, I would change a few things. For one, I'd spend more time in Fes/Marrakech and make day trips to other locations (such as Chefchaouen and Volubilis). Rabat and Casablanca didn't have enough for a full day each, whereas more time could be spent exploring the older, more dynamic cities. I think a... read more

My trip to Morocco was wonderful; Hakim and the group of tour guides were incredible. I was able to cover a lot of ground quickly thanks to my wonderful driver Khalil.

If I could do it over again, I would change a few things. For one, I'd spend more time in Fes/Marrakech and make day trips to other locations (such as Chefchaouen and Volubilis). Rabat and Casablanca didn't have enough for a full day each, whereas more time could be spent exploring the older, more dynamic cities. I think a slightly longer trip would've been great to get used to the medinas a little bit more.

Hakim was excellent in setting everything up and for the most part I'm very happy with the quality of the accommodations and the guides on the trip. Everything went smoothly from day 1 and I am thankful for the help planning.

Hotel Reviews

Kenzi Basma Hotel

Casablanca

The hotel was clean and spacious, food was good, and it was in a great location to walk towards the old medina/restaurants.

Authenticity & Character

Felt very western, which was great for the first day

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Dar Dar

Rabat

Located in the old medina; very easy to get in/out of the medina from here. Rabat is a quieter town than some of the other spots so not as much near here, but the rooms were nice, the food was good, and the front desk staff was helpful.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Puerta Azul

Chefchaouen

Clean room

Authenticity & Character

Location

Was about a 10 minute walk into the old medina; would've been nice to stay in the middle of town, not much else around the hotel

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and normal. Wifi was not particularly good but no problems with the hotel

Dar Al Madina Al Kadima

Fès

Great location in the heart of the medina. The front desk staff was extremely helpful in organizing a wonderful hammam and pointing out good food spots. Everything was clean and on time; my favorite hotel I stayed at in my favorite city in the country.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right in the middle of everything

Staff

Extremely helpful front desk staff, very talkative and set me up with a wonderful hammam after a long day of travel.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Showers were a little bit hard to control but the room was spacious, clean, the bed was comfortable, and the wifi was great.

Dar Baraka & Karam

Marrakech

Good hotel outside the heart of the medina; easy to find and get to from the main sites. Staff was not as helpful as other places (didn't speak English as well, which isn't a problem for everyone) but was still good. The room itself was great, very spacious and had a great bathtub.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Not overwhelming in the middle of the medina but close enough to everything without being too noisy. Easy to find.

Staff

Staff was fine, no problems per se, just not as easy to communicate with.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Best room of the hotels I stayed in.

Activity Reviews

Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

Hafid was an incredible guide. Took me everywhere I wanted to go (city walls, old palace, through the souks) and brought me to great shops to find what I was looking for. His English was great and the city itself is incredible - easily my highlight of the country. Have already recommended him to friends/family who are traveling to Morocco.

Quality of Experience

The city was an incredible combination of history and markets, and the food was extraordinary

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hafid was incredible

Transport

Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

This was a disappointing experience, compared to the hammam I went to in Fes. I was largely left unattended and the woman who was doing the hammam felt disinterested in the process as a whole. For the price I would much rather organize a more authentic experience than a touristy place like this.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Transfer to Fes, Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

Volubilis was an absolutely stunning spot. A guide is not necessary if you're somewhat in tune with how Roman cities work, but a bit of research beforehand goes a long way towards understanding what you're seeing. Spending a few hours there is totally worth it as either a day trip from Fes or a place to visit on the way. I was excited for Meknes but everything is closed for renovation, so I don't really have much to add. But per usual, my driver Khalil was great and took me to a wonderful restaurant there.

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If you like history and ancient ruins, this will be a nice treat and is very different from the rest of the country. Use Meknes as a lunch spot after a morning trip.

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Afternoon Guided Tour in Casablanca

Morocco

Abdelhadi was a great guide - his information was easy to understand and added a lot to my understanding of Casablanca as a city.

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Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Youssef was a great guide and we were able to beat crowds at both the Saadian Tombs as well as the Bahia Palace. The information was clear and helpful and gave me a better understanding of the history of the city.

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Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

The food tour was extremely fun and potentially the highlight of my trip. Tarik showed me 6 different stops, all in very different parts of the Medina, and each place we went was authentic and delicious. It was helpful to have someone demonstrate the best parts of the Moroccan cuisine in an orderly fashion. Even the snails were delicious!

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First and foremost, I would like to give a shout out and a big recognition to our driver Khalil! Without his warmth, flexibility and desire to keep us happy and safe, our trip may have not been as magical. PLEASE GET HIM A RAISE!

Most of our guides were good and quite knowledgeable. The journey was a long one and knowing the lay of the land, I would have skipped staying at the Gorge and would have preferred staying in Imill in the village. Our guide showed us a beautiful hotel tucked away... read more

First and foremost, I would like to give a shout out and a big recognition to our driver Khalil! Without his warmth, flexibility and desire to keep us happy and safe, our trip may have not been as magical. PLEASE GET HIM A RAISE!

Most of our guides were good and quite knowledgeable. The journey was a long one and knowing the lay of the land, I would have skipped staying at the Gorge and would have preferred staying in Imill in the village. Our guide showed us a beautiful hotel tucked away which would have been amazing to take advantage of more hiking opportunities.

Our local specialist Hakim was very efficient and attentive during our planning process and during our trip.
Our driver/guide, Hakim Hamzawi, was also wonderful. He helped us navigate some very difficult circumstances during our trip, and was very flexible and resourceful. He is a lovely, compassionate man with excellent language skills.

We had a marvelous time on our tour of Morocco. The driver kalil who was with us during our stay was Amazing. He was very professional, patient protective and fun. On every stop we had local guides who were knowledgeable and made the stops interesting. We were 4 travelers really enjoyed our trip in a private comfortable air-conditioned van.We had lots of room and we managed to stop at several places we liked along the way. Overall great tour. I Would recomend a few things for potential... read more

We had a marvelous time on our tour of Morocco. The driver kalil who was with us during our stay was Amazing. He was very professional, patient protective and fun. On every stop we had local guides who were knowledgeable and made the stops interesting. We were 4 travelers really enjoyed our trip in a private comfortable air-conditioned van.We had lots of room and we managed to stop at several places we liked along the way. Overall great tour. I Would recomend a few things for potential tourists. Don't stay at the gorge unless u plan to hike . I would have driven straight to Benn Haddou a wonderful place with great Riad and or an extra day at a road in the Atlas.mountains.or. Marrakesh.the coolest city in Morocco.

Hakim organised for us a fantastic trip to Morocco, seeing a wide range of what Morocco has to offer. The itinerary was well put together with appropriate time in each location, and while there was some long drives on some days, each day had its own point of interest. The guides and activities that were organised were all very good, and the tips provided by Hakim on places to see and eat, and more general tips on travelling in Morocco, proved invaluable.

Mohamed, our driver, was the most... read more

Hakim organised for us a fantastic trip to Morocco, seeing a wide range of what Morocco has to offer. The itinerary was well put together with appropriate time in each location, and while there was some long drives on some days, each day had its own point of interest. The guides and activities that were organised were all very good, and the tips provided by Hakim on places to see and eat, and more general tips on travelling in Morocco, proved invaluable.

Mohamed, our driver, was the most important key to the success of our trip. Always cheerful (despite the rigours of Ramadan), always helpful, always on time, he allowed us to be largely worry free as we travelled around Morocco. His driving was always safe, and his sense of direction never failed.

Hakim planned an amazing trip for us (family of 3 with a 13 year old son) and our friends (family of 4 with daughter 17 and son 15) -- The trip was totally seamless, everything beautifully arranged so that we could immerse ourselves in the culture and not worry about logistics. Hakim found great riads for our stays and suggested a great itinerary based on our initial input; we even ended up in Tangier, not a city we had been interested in but, thanks to Hakim, a true highlight of our trip. ... read more

Hakim planned an amazing trip for us (family of 3 with a 13 year old son) and our friends (family of 4 with daughter 17 and son 15) -- The trip was totally seamless, everything beautifully arranged so that we could immerse ourselves in the culture and not worry about logistics. Hakim found great riads for our stays and suggested a great itinerary based on our initial input; we even ended up in Tangier, not a city we had been interested in but, thanks to Hakim, a true highlight of our trip. We hadn't used a travel planning service before this and so were a little unsure; now I'm totally sold on having a local expert craft an itinerary and make suggestions and organize the trip. And Hakim was very responsive to our needs and was truly invested in our having a great experience. We would love to return to Morocco and would certainly use kimkim again, for this or other trip. Thanks Hakim and team kimkim!

It was so easy planning a trip with Hakim, he managed to organize our trip very quickly and thoroughly. It took the stress and time out of planning it myself. Very helpful to have a tour company who knows the country and to organize all the main highlights, accommodations, tours etc. It was also very nice to have a personal driver for all the long drives who knew where to stop to eat and visit. read more

It was so easy planning a trip with Hakim, he managed to organize our trip very quickly and thoroughly. It took the stress and time out of planning it myself. Very helpful to have a tour company who knows the country and to organize all the main highlights, accommodations, tours etc. It was also very nice to have a personal driver for all the long drives who knew where to stop to eat and visit.

Hakim and the kimkim team did a great job in organizing our trip to Morocco. They took the time to understand what my wife, daughter, and I were looking for on our trip and planned exactly what we wanted.

We started off with two days in Fes which included a six hour tour of the medina and surrounding areas of the city. Our guide gave us a brief history of Fes and he also gave us some great insight into the Muslim religion and Ramadan. We stayed at a riad in the medina with a beautiful... read more

Hakim and the kimkim team did a great job in organizing our trip to Morocco. They took the time to understand what my wife, daughter, and I were looking for on our trip and planned exactly what we wanted.

We started off with two days in Fes which included a six hour tour of the medina and surrounding areas of the city. Our guide gave us a brief history of Fes and he also gave us some great insight into the Muslim religion and Ramadan. We stayed at a riad in the medina with a beautiful courtyard and very comfortable rooms. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

From Fes, we drove south to Merzouga which is a small town in the Sahara Desert. From Merzouga we took a camelback ride through the desert sand dunes to a campsite about an hour away. We spent the night in a luxury camp with a fantastic dinner and breakfast. We also took in the sunset and sunrise from the dunes. This excursion out to the desert would turn out to be the highlight of our trip.

After breakfast in the desert camp, we rode the camels back to Merzouga and continued westward towards Marrakech. We made several stops along the way to see some beautiful gorges, the film town of Ouarzazate, and an overnight stop at Ait Benhaddou. I must mention that we were traveling just the three of us in a very comfortable SUV and our driver was excellent. He would explain to us the various sites along the way.

Marrakech was our final stop, and the city did not disappoint. Our stay included a food tour, a three hour tour of the medina, and a Hammam experience. We also spent a day in the Atlas Mountains hiking and having lunch with a Berber family. The Dar (hotel) was fantastic, again with very comfortable rooms and excellent staff.

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Morocco. Hakim was always responsive to our questions leading up to the trip and he did an amazing job in booking first rate hotels (riad/dar), and in organizing tours and other events for us. Hakim was in touch with us throughout the trip to make sure everything was going according to plan. My family highly recommends the kimkim team, especially Hakim, for a unique experience in Morocco.

We had an absolute blast during our 5 days in Morocco, thanks to Hakim's excellent planning and our driver Rachid's knowledge, humor, and wonderful personality! All of our requests were met in the planning process (locations, extra pit stops, tours & dietary restrictions) and the Riads & Hotels that were picked were absolutely stunning, centrally located and exactly what we our travel weary bodies needed. We did both a food tour & guided city walk through Marrakesh, both of which were... read more

We had an absolute blast during our 5 days in Morocco, thanks to Hakim's excellent planning and our driver Rachid's knowledge, humor, and wonderful personality! All of our requests were met in the planning process (locations, extra pit stops, tours & dietary restrictions) and the Riads & Hotels that were picked were absolutely stunning, centrally located and exactly what we our travel weary bodies needed. We did both a food tour & guided city walk through Marrakesh, both of which were expertly conducted by our local tour guides and we walked away incredibly full (food tour) and absolutely amazed at the history & culture of Marrakesh/Morocco (guided tour). It is definingly extremely helpful having someone walk you through your first day at the Souk in Marrakesh!
We truly enjoyed our experience and can't wait to come back!

Hotel Reviews

Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

Absolutely stunning locations, once you get up all of the front steps you have an incredible view of Chefchaouen. Room was beautiful and had everything we needed for our 1 night stop.

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Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

Once you find the hotel (a little difficult, but everything is a touch hard to find when you've never been before) it's a beautiful little oasis in Rabat. Staff was very helpful, breakfast was delicious and dinner at their sister Riad was delightful!

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Riad Chergui

Marrakech

Stunning Riad with good sized rooms, great staff & a beautiful pool right in the courtyard! We stayed 2 nights and had a wonderful time - it was a nice, tranquil atmosphere, which was especially lovely after the busyness of Marrakech!

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Transfer from Rabat to Marrakech

Morocco

Our driver Rachid took us on a quick tour of Casablanca since we were driving from Rabat to Marrakech and didn't want to drive right passed without a little stop. He made sure we had time to visit Hassan II Mosque & take a tour, as well as drive us around the city. It was a perfect stop on our 3.5hr journey!

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Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

Our food tour was delicious! We tried plenty of food we would have never thought to try on our own - our guide was extremely knowledgeable and was very accommodating of my dietary restrictions, making sure we added an extra stop so I could experience more options.

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Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Definitely in the top 5 of our experience in Morocco - our tour guide was so knowledgeable, and did an amazing job of giving us the history, background and cultural significance of so many spots throughout Marrakech. The 3 hours flew by and we both walked away with a lot more knowledge of Morocco/Marrakech because of this tour!

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Huge thanks to Hakim, our local expert based in Morocco who planned a wonderful holiday for us in Morocco. I shared with Hakim all our requirements - dietary, interests, activities, tastes and he worked with them without giving us a standard package. The bespoke trip included several experieces which gave us a taste of real Morocco. We had a new, luxury mini-van at our disposal and this was an excellent way to cover the different terrains(plains, valleys, mountains, desert, cities and... read more

Huge thanks to Hakim, our local expert based in Morocco who planned a wonderful holiday for us in Morocco. I shared with Hakim all our requirements - dietary, interests, activities, tastes and he worked with them without giving us a standard package. The bespoke trip included several experieces which gave us a taste of real Morocco. We had a new, luxury mini-van at our disposal and this was an excellent way to cover the different terrains(plains, valleys, mountains, desert, cities and villages alike) of the country in comfort. Abdur, our driver was so friendly and loved sharing his knowledge of the country. He co-ordinated with all our tour guides and accommodation staff, leaving us to focus on just having fun and enjoying our time. Our guides in Marrakech, Abdelali & Youssef, guide in Irfane, Karim and Hafid in Fes were generous with what they shared with us about the local place, taking us to different sites of interest, helping us decide what to taste and flexing the plan based on needs. The hot-air balloon ride, food tasting along the streets of Marrakech, the shopping in the Souks of Marrakech & Fes, camel ride in the Sahara, dancing and drumming around the camp-fire in the luxury desert tents, the stunning setting of Ait Benhaddou, walk along Gorges Dades, hiking in the Ifran national park, spending the day in Hassan II mosque in Casablanca, the several Kasbah tours and the Riad stays are all the highlights of our trip. When we struggled to choose the most favourite part of the trip, we realised how blessed we were to have such a great time. Truly, the people we met during our time in Morroco have made this a very memorable trip for our family.

All the arrangements made by Hakim was very good.
Our English speaking driver Mohammed was very personable & made the long drives between places very interesting.
Can’t wait to come back to Morocco to visit the rest of the country!
Thank you Mohammed !
Thank you Hakim & Orion Trek! read more

All the arrangements made by Hakim was very good.
Our English speaking driver Mohammed was very personable & made the long drives between places very interesting.
Can’t wait to come back to Morocco to visit the rest of the country!
Thank you Mohammed !
Thank you Hakim & Orion Trek!

Hotel Reviews

Les Jardins De La Koutoubia

Marrakech

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Easy access to the Medina & the old city

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Auberge Chez Pierre

Boumalne Dades

Beautiful location! Great food!

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Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

Amazing placw! Everything about this place is Top Class!

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

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Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

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Boumalne Dades to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Tinerhir & Rissani

Morocco

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Merzouga to Aït Benhaddou via Alnif

Morocco

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Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech: A Journey through Time and Nature

Morocco

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Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

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