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Hassan El Amrani

My name is Hassan El Amrani, I was born to a nomadic parents who decided to settle in the small village of Merzouga by the majestic sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, so that their children could attend school, I earned the Bachelor of Arts degree in English language and literature, am proud to have a well established tour company, Under Moroccan Sun LLC, Morocco Tour Specialist, that offers tours anywhere from the stunning Sahara desert to the majestic imperial city of Marrakesh and Fez and anything in between. Our approach to travel is to satisfy the curiosity and interest of each unique guest and to show everyone an authentic view of this Kingdom.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"We cover all of Morocco, from the Sahara desert to the High Atlas Mountains to the Imperial cities of Marrakesh and Fez, and everything in between, we have 13 years of experience with 5 consecutive years of consistently excellent rating from travelers through TripAdvisor platform."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Growing up in the Sahara desert, I often encountered lost people, be they from Morocco or afar (note: there are no road signs out there, so it was easy to lose your bearings!). That, or their vehicles would get stuck in the sand on the their way to the Erg Chebbi sand dunes and I’d have to come to their rescue. After a while, I decided to tackle the root of the problem, and thus started to offer guiding in the desert for a few Dirhams in return; this way fewer people would find themselves in one of the aforementioned pickles, and I could not only start to make a living, but could also meet a variety of people from all over the world - something that I think is crucial when you are young. My passion for travel and guiding grew from then, and I get more and more satisfaction from introducing people to my beautiful homeland. One thing’s for sure: I would not choose any other location or profession."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Back in 2010, three months prior to their trip, 5 Irish travelers insisted on knowing if it would be safe to cross the 7000-ft-high Atlas Mountains. I thought their impassioned query was a bit bizarre, but, sure enough, on the day of their trip, there were heavy rains and thick fog, two conditions that I experience occasionally, but never at quite the same intensity. It was as if the people could sense something was going to happen! We made it cautiously and safely."

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Recent trip reviews for Hassan

We had the absolute best trip to Morocco than...
Morocco | Sep 20 - Sep 25, 2023

Chris
Chris C.
Suwanee, GA | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2023
We had the absolute best trip to Morocco thanks to Hassan and team. The planning was perfect, the itinerary was exactly what we were looking for, the communication from Hassan and our drivers and guides was seamless. We had some last minute changes on our side but the team was very flexible and accommodating and everything was still always on time and efficient and we greatly appreciated all the education and history the team provided us throughout our stay. Thank you so much to Hassan... Read more

We had the absolute best trip to Morocco thanks to Hassan and team. The planning was perfect, the itinerary was exactly what we were looking for, the communication from Hassan and our drivers and guides was seamless. We had some last minute changes on our side but the team was very flexible and accommodating and everything was still always on time and efficient and we greatly appreciated all the education and history the team provided us throughout our stay.

Thank you so much to Hassan and his team for the perfect trip. We’d highly recommend to anyone who want to truly get a personalized and educational experience in Morocco!

Local specialist: Hassan El Amrani
Hassan
Hassan El Amrani
Local specialist in Morocco & USA | Replied on Oct 02, 2023

Dear Chris,

We consider ourselves fortunate to have had the opportunity to assist you during your recent visit to Morocco, our team at Under Moroccan Sun takes great pride in creating seamless and memorable experiences for travelers like you!

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a glowing review.

Kind regards,
Hassan

Excellent trip proposed by Kim Kim. The online assistance and planning we receive...
Morocco | Jul 9 - Jul 16, 2023

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Murray R.
Australia | Reviewed on Jul 21, 2023
The online assistance and planning we received from Hassan was very prompt and helpful. We had a timeframe of 8 days and Hassan designed a travel itinerary that met every requirement and offered a fantastic schedule.
He arranged for a driver to meet us on arrival in Tangiers and accompany us throughout our tour through Chefuan then on to Fes. Then up to the high Atlas mountains to Bin El Ouidane then Marrakech and Casablanca.
We stayed in a variety of hotels and Riads all of which were a...
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The online assistance and planning we received from Hassan was very prompt and helpful. We had a timeframe of 8 days and Hassan designed a travel itinerary that met every requirement and offered a fantastic schedule.
He arranged for a driver to meet us on arrival in Tangiers and accompany us throughout our tour through Chefuan then on to Fes. Then up to the high Atlas mountains to Bin El Ouidane then Marrakech and Casablanca.
We stayed in a variety of hotels and Riads all of which were a high standard very clean and comfortable. The workmanship in the interiors of the riads is extraordinary. Our favorite hotel was the El Minzah Hotel in Tangier.
Our driver Mohammed met us at the airport. From arrival he was welcoming, helpful and efficient. Nothing was a problem to him. We spent the next 7 days in his hands as he guided us through busy cities, long highways, crazy traffic around the crowded market areas and historical sites. Each step of the way he explained the history and relevance of various sites and cities. We had many questions and he provided very thorough explanations for all or queries.
He drove us up high winding mountain roads and explained the various changes in sights and scenery. He is an excellent driver. We always felt safe and he maintained time schedules we discussed before we set off each day. We would thoroughly recommend Mohamad as your driver / tour guide.
In Fes, Hakim was our tour guide for the medina & markets. Hakim was an excellent very friendly & fun guide. He had an excellent knowledge and assisted us greatly.
In Marrakesh we had another Mohammed as our guide. He was again extremely knowledgeable, helpful,friendly & fun.
We would highly recommend both Hakim and Mohammed for anyone travelling to Fes and Marrakesh.

Thank you for your arrangements Hassan. We had the best possible trip and we strongly recommend KIM KIM for a Morroco adventure.
Also a special thanks to Mohammad our driver /tour guide throughout the journey. Hope we can do it again sometime Mohammed.
Best wishes
Murray & Jan Australia

Hotel Reviews
Widiane Suite And Spa
Bine El Ouidane

Beautiful hotel Excellent restaurant accross walkway

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Amazing views from rooms fantastic pool
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Aircon in room not very cold
Riad Salam Fes
Fes

Beautiful hotel . Nice pools & room & great food

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Hotel Odyssee Center
Casablanca

Nice large room . Not many facilities in hotel but ok for one night

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El Minzah Hotel
Tangier

Beautiful Hotel. This was our favorite during our visit to Morroco.

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Palais Sebban
Marrakech

Beautiful restoration. Impressive building Good serbvice

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Lack of towels ( only one)
Activity Reviews
Marrakech Food Tour
Marrakech Food Tour
Marrakesh

Great tour with Mohammed . He is extremely knowledgeable & helpful. Had a great dinner.

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Dinner with a local Family in Fes
Dinner with a local Family in Fes
Fes

Excellent experience. Hatim & his father provided a beautiful dinner cooked by Hatims mother. We had a very nice evening with them. Wld recommend to others

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Fes: Exploring the Imperial City
Fes: Exploring the Imperial City
Fes

Hakim was a great guide . Extremely knowledgeable . Friendly & fun. Took us to a great restaurant . Excellent day thanks Hakim

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Guide & Mohammad the driver both excellent
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Mohammed extremely helpful & courteous.
Walking tour of Marrakech
Walking tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh

Mohammed was extremely informative about the area , architecture & history

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Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque
Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque
Casablanca

Very informative

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Local specialist: Hassan El Amrani
Hassan
Hassan El Amrani
Local specialist in Morocco & USA | Replied on Aug 08, 2023

Dear Murry,

I sincerely thank you for your feedback that is priceless gift to me in particular and Kim Kim's team in general.
I am truly glad to know that you were satisfied with our travel arrangements and had great time in our Kingdom of Morocco.
And I hope to welcome you back in the near future on a new adventure, there are still many things to visit, see and do in the South of Morocco.

Thank you so much once again for traveling with Kim Kim.

Best,
Hassan

We didn't give Kimkim much time to organise o...
Morocco | Feb 9 - Feb 14, 2023

Claire
Claire S.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Feb 16, 2023
We didn't give Kimkim much time to organise our trip but they managed to pull off an awesome experience for us. Hassan, did a fantastic job accommodating out travel requirements and Hammid our driver was the best from start to finish. His knowledge, generosity and kindness left us feeling more than satisfied with our trip and very humbled to have experienced this trip with him . Our guide in Fes, Fatima was a real delight and her knowledge was outstanding - congratulations to her for being... Read more

We didn't give Kimkim much time to organise our trip but they managed to pull off an awesome experience for us. Hassan, did a fantastic job accommodating out travel requirements and Hammid our driver was the best from start to finish. His knowledge, generosity and kindness left us feeling more than satisfied with our trip and very humbled to have experienced this trip with him . Our guide in Fes, Fatima was a real delight and her knowledge was outstanding - congratulations to her for being the youngest female guide in your team. The accommodation at each place was amazing - special mention to Chez Pierre Gorges Du Dades - our favourite although the Glamping in Sahara was a close second.
We will definitely recommend and hopefully use Kimkim again. Thank you, Shukran .....Yallah Yallah

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Auberge Chez Pierre
Boumalne Dades

This was a real surprise and an absolute delight. Food was stunning, compliments to Chef, Location was incredible - will come back for sure.

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Hassan
Hassan El Amrani
Local specialist in Morocco & USA | Replied on Feb 17, 2023

Hello Claire,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a glowing review with regards to your recent trip to Morocco with us, it was a pleasure working out the trip details with you. Fatima, Hamid and I send our regards and we look forward to welcoming you to the kingdom of Morocco again.
Best,
Hassan

Morocco you have my ❤️!
Morocco | Feb 15 - Feb 23, 2020

Rachel
Rachel R.
New York City, NY | Reviewed on Mar 04, 2020
Hassan was fantastic booking this trip. I decided to go two weeks before I left. He was able to make all the my requests happen and more! The day before I left I slipped on the sidewalk and fractured my knee. I thought for sure I wasn’t going to be able to go but the doctor cleared me for the trip and I was so excited. He helped me get a better seat on the plane and wheelchair assistance at the airport which was much appreciated. He made sure I was well taken care of throughout my trip. My... Read more

Hassan was fantastic booking this trip. I decided to go two weeks before I left. He was able to make all the my requests happen and more! The day before I left I slipped on the sidewalk and fractured my knee. I thought for sure I wasn’t going to be able to go but the doctor cleared me for the trip and I was so excited. He helped me get a better seat on the plane and wheelchair assistance at the airport which was much appreciated. He made sure I was well taken care of throughout my trip.

My driver Abdul took fantastic care of me from the time I arrived until I left! He taught me so much about Morocco’s culture and history while taking me to beautiful places and views along our drive around the country. I've traveled solo a lot but never had a driver before. I wouldn't see Morocco any other way. I felt safe as a solo female traveler and truly got to have best experience from the best driver!

I truly fell in love with Morocco! This trip was my 21st country outside of the USA and first time in Africa. It was above and beyond my expectations. Traveling over 1600 miles by car from Casablanca to Meknes to Fes to Chefchaouen to the Sahara to Rose’s Valley to Marrakesh, and all the stops in between I would do it again in a heartbeat. There is so much to do and see but I truly loved spending time in the desert and exploring everything each stop and city had to offer.

I’ve been humbled by the Berber way of life, by their culture and by their hospitality. Having worked in hospitality for 20 years and living in NYC working tireless hours you can loose site of anything outside of your of day-to-day. I truly found the meaning of hospitality and happiness again in Morocco. Having tea with the nomads really changed my perspective. Seeing a family actually live in a cave in 2020 invite me for tea to provide a stranger hospitality with just enough means to live was so easy for them. It’s hard to imagine they have never read a book, watched tv, surfed the internet or used a cellphone, yet they wanted to have basic human connection over tea. We should all live a little more like the Nomadic Berbers and the world may just feel a little less complicated and more welcoming to everyone. Morocco you have my ❤️!

Local specialist: Hassan El Amrani
Hassan
Hassan El Amrani
Local specialist in Morocco & USA | Replied on Mar 04, 2020

Thank you so much for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you fell in love with Morocco while traveling with us! It was our pleasure to offer the timely responses to help you plan this trip within a couple of weeks and to extend Moroccan hospitality by helping you navigate comfortably with a fractured knee. Most importantly, you were able to enjoy the diverse, beautiful climates and authentic culture with a knowledgeable guide. You’re correct that there is much to see and do, so we hope you will return again and travel with us in the future.