Hamza EL Asely

This 10 day trip was very well organized and covered areas of great natural splendour and places of historical importance. The accommodations were mostly in traditional riads that were beautiful and offered great services.
However, the most important factor in making our trip unforgettable was having had Karim as our guide/driver.
Karim is very positive and respectful and was always sure to respond to our needs making us feel welcome and safe.
Karim’s deep and personal knowledge of the... read more

This 10 day trip was very well organized and covered areas of great natural splendour and places of historical importance. The accommodations were mostly in traditional riads that were beautiful and offered great services.
However, the most important factor in making our trip unforgettable was having had Karim as our guide/driver.
Karim is very positive and respectful and was always sure to respond to our needs making us feel welcome and safe.
Karim’s deep and personal knowledge of the sites and cultural aspects that make Morocco so unique contributed to our learning and enjoyment. There were innumerable highlights, one of the most memorable was our visit to a nomad family in their dwelling in the Atlas mountains. This interaction gave us a deep understanding of this centuries old way of life.
Our time in Morocco was marred by the occurrence of a strong earthquake that left much death and destruction. Karim kept us informed, answered all our questions and was very supportive and reassuring.
Karim’s driving skills are superb, be it on the highway, the cities, the desert or the mountain roads the rides felt safe and as confortable as possible.
We leave Morocco with great admiration for its varied and spectacular natural beauty, the uniqueness of its ancient and modern cities but mostly for the friendliness and resilience of its people, Karim being one great ambassador. We thank him and the team for making this trip so unforgettable.

Hotel Review

Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

Extremely friendly and helpful staff Very comfortable room Varied and tasty breakfast service The roof top garden is very relaxing

Authenticity & Character

Great architecture

Location

Within the historic centre

Staff

So friendly and eager to help

Cleanliness & Comfort

All including the room, the roof garden and the reception area

Activity Review

Fez to Merzouga Desert - The Road to Serenity

Morocco

Arriving to our desert camp on the back of a dromedary, what a unique experience! The camp had all of the comforts that one expects in cities but in this unique natural setting. We became aware that there is a great effort to offer these comforts with very little environmental footprint, which is so important. That day there was a sand storm, however, we were safe and protected. The food was tasty and the service impecable. At the end of dinner the staff put on a fantastic evening concert with traditional music, what a treat! Sunrise in the desert among the sand dunes is an experience to be remembered.

Quality of Experience

Great organization and care for detsil

Food

Varied and tasty

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our awesome driver Karim and local organizer

Transport

Karim always on time with great driving skills. Vehicle in good condition and always kept clean

Ilyace our guide was great! We felt so comfortable knowing he was always there for us with advice and local knowledge. We had two local guides while in Morocco for tours. Henan in Marrakech was so knowledgeable and easy to schedule however we wanted our tour to go. She led our food tour (and had such wonderful relationships with the vendors) as well as our walking tour of marrakech the next day. We had another gentlemen in Fes (sorry I am losing his name currently) who was great. I... read more

Ilyace our guide was great! We felt so comfortable knowing he was always there for us with advice and local knowledge. We had two local guides while in Morocco for tours. Henan in Marrakech was so knowledgeable and easy to schedule however we wanted our tour to go. She led our food tour (and had such wonderful relationships with the vendors) as well as our walking tour of marrakech the next day. We had another gentlemen in Fes (sorry I am losing his name currently) who was great. I think the nature of that day was a little "sales" driven so while we enjoyed it we did feel a little pushed on purchases. We probably would have eliminated Casablanca (although the mosque was beautiful) and preferred to stay in Rabat or maybe the first night in Tangiers. All of the riads were unique, comfortable and hospitable and we would not have found these on our own. These really made the time in Morocco extra special. The hot air balloon add on was a must do and it happened to fall on our son's birthday so it was an extra special surprise for him. We just loved our time in Morocco and Kim Kim made it super easy to enjoy.

Hotel Reviews

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Wonderful staff. Breakfast was delicious.

Authenticity & Character

Location

It is a walk with a lot of hills and stairs but if you can do it then it is completely worth it for the views!

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

Fès

Amazing palace. The finest of details. What it lacked in views from the rooms it made up for in extra luxuries of amenities. Rooftop bar was lovely. Dinner service was expensive but expected in a hotel of this calibur.

Authenticity & Character

Location

In the old city. Again a walk but easier.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche

Casablanca

Just kind of an outdated property. Staff was just okay. Some fixtures in rooms didn't work.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Le Pèlerin

Marrakech

Such a special place led by such hospitable staff. We stayed here on my son's birthday and after a very early morning hot air ballooning followed by a city tour and then camel ride we were happy to enjoy dinner at the riad. Everything was absolutely delicious and they even arranged to have a birthday cake for my son at the end of the meal.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Again, some walking but flat.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Journey of Colours: Roman Ruins of Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

Definitely pay to have the tour guide walk with you or it will not mean anything to you.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Fes Unveiled: Unravel the Riches of Morocco's Ancient City

Fes

Definitely saw a lot of things and enjoyed immensely. Just a little pushy on the sales by both our guide and merchants. The luncheon restaurant was amazing this day but it ended up being the exact same food that we would later enjoy with our host family. So maybe just a little communication to differentiate a little.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Morocco

This was a really special night. The family was lovely. The food was great. It was wonderful to keep our driver with us to aid in communication.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The transport everywhere was so challenging for the driver and he never failed to amaze us with his skills and know how!

Tasting Marrakesh: A Private Gastronomic Adventure

Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Rise with the Sun: A Majestic Hot Air Balloon Adventure over Marrakech

Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Camel Riding in Marrakech Palm Grove

Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

My three adult children and I went to Morocco in July fo 8 days. The planning rocess (with Hamza) was so easy. Every question I asked (which were MANY), were answered so completely and throuroughly. After I paid I communicated with Said and he was equally as throrough.

Upon arrival we were met by Ilyace, our driver for our entire trip. He was kind, respectful, helpful, informative, timely and overall a perfect guide for us. He spoke excellend english so communication was perfect! He... read more

My three adult children and I went to Morocco in July fo 8 days. The planning rocess (with Hamza) was so easy. Every question I asked (which were MANY), were answered so completely and throuroughly. After I paid I communicated with Said and he was equally as throrough.

Upon arrival we were met by Ilyace, our driver for our entire trip. He was kind, respectful, helpful, informative, timely and overall a perfect guide for us. He spoke excellend english so communication was perfect! He drove so well. He obeyed all speed limits and I felt very safe driving all over the country with him.

While doing long drives he pointed out so many interesting places. He also made sure we were comfortable.

The entire trip from start to finish was truly amazing. My only complaint (if you want to call it that), was that I was disappointed in our dinner with a local family (I was actually looking forward to this the most). We were told we could be in the kitchen and learn to prepare Moroccon food. It wasnt like that. The night was a bit awkward and the mom did not come out of the kitchen until after we ate. Our tour guide, me, my kids and , the dad ate together (the son was present but did not eat and the young daughter was too shy). It was not an interactive meal. Our driver and the dad had a previous rapport and they spoke a lot together, but this made it awkward for my family. After dinner there was some music and a little dancing and the mom did Henna on me and my daughter. Overall, this night was extremely disappointing.

Please know that the rest of the trip ws amazing! We travel a lot and this was pretty much in our top three favorite trips! We have NEVER done a tour before and this made the trip so relaxing. As the mom and typical vacation planner in the family, I did not have to worry about anything!! So fun!!

HIGHLIGHTS:
Marakesh-market, square and tour of the palace
Sahara desert--amazing!!
The Blue CIty -wonderful!!

The people in Morocco were so friendly and helpful. We felt very safe throughout our trip. People do try to sell you things EVERYWHERE so even looking and browsing is difficult as the shopkeepers keep trying to sell you things. That was a turn off to me, especially in the rug shops, fabric shops, etc.

If you are not interested in rugs and larger items I would recommend skipping those tours as they are all about the sales.
The tannery tour was informative and the tour guide did not hound us to by things.

Go to MOROCCO and have fun!!!

Brenda :

Soukayna our driver made our trip an amazing experience. Adapting to all our request. Creating wonderful moments for us to remember!

My friend and I recently returned from a 9 day trip to Morocco and we had a spectacular time! We had very limited time to plan the trip so we decided to use an online travel agent to help us. The kimkim platform is excellent - very easy to use and Hamza helped us put together a custom itinerary based on one of their recommended routes.

Having them take care of the accommodations, overall itinerary, and finding us a driver removed so much stress from the planning process. If we were to... read more

My friend and I recently returned from a 9 day trip to Morocco and we had a spectacular time! We had very limited time to plan the trip so we decided to use an online travel agent to help us. The kimkim platform is excellent - very easy to use and Hamza helped us put together a custom itinerary based on one of their recommended routes.

Having them take care of the accommodations, overall itinerary, and finding us a driver removed so much stress from the planning process. If we were to return to Morocco, we would definitely feel comfortable doing our own planning, but for the time we had available and what we needed, it was great. We were able to request days without a tour guide so we could explore on our own, and they were receptive to specific requests about types of activities we were interested in. The one thing I'll say is that because kimkim is working with a local tour company, certain days didn't follow the original itinerary exactly. We were pretty easy-going about where we went but if you prefer to know exactly what's happening and when, make sure to communicate this and do a final itinerary overview before your trip.

One of the best parts of our trip was our driver, Said, who ended up feeling more like a friend. He did an amazing job, was fun to hang out with, and was proactive in giving us advice on feeling safe as two women travelers. I'd recommend him to anyone interested in visiting Morocco and we'll certainly be calling him if we return. Other highlights: the night in Merzouga and 4x4-ing through the desert, the gorgeous scenery between Merzouga and Ouarzazate, the Berber Museum, and just about everything in Marrakech. Make a few restaurant reservations in advance to take advantage of Marrakech's amazing food scene and if you have any interest in contemporary art, be sure to spend a day exploring the galleries and museum in Gueliz.

A fantastic holiday from start to finish.
Samir our driver/guide looked after us extremely well for the whole week from airport to airport.
He is passionate about Morocco and his enthusiasm definitely helped bring our trip to life.