Majid Mrabti

We went on this trip rather last minute after other travel plans fell through. Thanks to Majid everything came together beautifully within a week. He created a truly memorable vacation for us. During the trip Majid was always available to change things around and check in on us. The highlight of the trip? Our driver Yussef! If you are spending hours with somebody in a car you better feel comfortable with that person. Yussef was a great driver (I tend to get car sick and even in the mountains I was fine!). He was super punctual, reliable, entertaining, and genuinely friendly. He waited for us while we had dinner to drive us to the hotel, brought us to places that weren't even mentioned in the itinerary and always kept his good humor even when the weather and traffic were awful. I highly recommend him to anybody planning a trip to Morocco.
We saw a lot on this trip - Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volublis, Meknes, Fes, Merzouga, Dades Gorge, Boumaine Dades, Ait Benhaddou, Marrakesh, Essaouira and every place was a wonderful experience and I am glad we didn't skip any place because of the sometimes long drives. Besides the cities it was the cultural experiences and guides that made this trip extra special.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Kalaa

Rabat

Lovely hotel with nice decor and roof top swimming pool. The food is very good and the staff very friendly. We asked the waiter at breakfast about one of the traditional breads and he brought the cook from the kitchen to tell us about it!

Authenticity & Character

Location

very close to Souk and Kasbah

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

Nice hotel covered in traditional decorations. The young man seemingly running the place almost by himself was very kind and enthusiastic - always ready to offer us tea.

Authenticity & Character

Every inch is covered in traditional decoration!

Location

A little far from the main market area if you want to walk.

Staff

The main/only staff member we encountered was super nice.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room would benefit from some updates - it just looks tired. The linens and towels are grey, the carpets worn and the bathroom needs some updates too.

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Glamping in the desert? This is the place to go. The tents are like hotel rooms with comfy bed, small sitting area, and bathroom. They even provide short djellaba which was appreciated in the cool evening. They provide dinner and breakfast in a beautiful dining room with fire place. Staff makes music around the fire pit in the evening. Only thing to improve could be the quality of the meat in the main course.

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Nice hotel with very friendly, motivated staff that tries to do things a little differently. We were welcomed with a delicious herbal infusion instead of the traditional mint tea and the dinner was more of a fusion experience then classic Moroccan cuisine which was a nice change.

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Riad Chbanate

Essaouira

Charming Riad, beautifully designed. Staff was super friendly and enthusiastic, trying to make us comfortable. The room felt like the honeymoon suite with large bathtub and rose petals everywhere. The dinner was very good - you have to order an hour before you would like to eat which is the case in many riads. We had a drink by the fireplace before dinner and the young man serving us was rearranging the furniture to make us more comfortable.

Authenticity & Character

very beautiful space

Location

easy walking distance to everything

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Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

This was such a let down as the last hotel of our trip. I almost thought of checking out and going somewhere else. The place is plain dirty. Hair and crumbs everywhere. Stains on the carpets. I don't know when someone last wiped down the surfaces because there were spills and gooey marks on everything. The breakfast room wasn't clean either. Total disaster. The staff was nice enough but the hotel itself can not be recommended at all.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything could be improved.

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Stylish hotel in the middle of town. The decor is white and blue which matches the city. There is a beautiful roof terrace with great views of the town and surrounding hills. Food is very good - breakfast and dinner. Loved the milk pastilla!

Authenticity & Character

More modern variation of the traditional riad.

Location

In the middle of everything

Staff

very accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

RIAD VILLA AMOOD

Merzouga

This hotel was so beautiful! I would have loved to stay here longer. Beautiful pool area, cozy dining area and very pretty rooms. Stars in the ceiling of the shower! Birds chirping in the morning. The included multi course dinner definitely exceeded my expectations!

Authenticity & Character

beautiful decor/ interior

Location

You can walk to the sand dunes.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

Actually we were upgraded to the Maison Arabe so I can't review Elegancia Riad. The Maison Arabe was wonderful! The room was very spacious as was the enormous bathroom. Great amenities. The breakfast had a lot of great choices.

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Activity Reviews

A half day trip to Casablanca and guided vist to Hassan 2 Mosque

Rabat

Beautiful mosque that is definitely a must visit.

Quality of Experience

Explore Chefchaouen with your local guide

Chefchaouen

Guide provided insights in history of town and pointed out things/places we would not have noticed which made the walk more interesting than just looking at the beautiful blue houses.

Fes Dinner & Show

Morocco

The space is beautiful and the food surprisingly good! The line up consisted of 6 different acts - musicians, belly dancers, and a magician. Little touristy but fun. Staff was very nice.

Guided Tour of Volubilis

Volubilis

Having a guide at Volubilis is a good idea so the ruins come "alive". Also we probably would have missed some of the beautiful mosaics without the guide pointing them out.

Dinner with a local Family in Fes

Fes

It was really nice to have the opportunity to be in someone's home, talk with a local family about their lives, and gain insights into the country one would not get as a mere tourist. The home cooked food was also delicious!

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Food

Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

Guide was nice and informative. Would have enjoyed more story telling about the city.

Guided Tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

Essaouira is very small and easy to navigate so you don't really need a guide. Our guide was very nice but the information was rather limited and I felt like I had to ask questions. I wished there would have been more story telling.

Our two-week journey through Morocco with KimKim was nothing short of extraordinary, and a huge part of that was thanks to our incredible driver and guide, Kalid. From day one, Kalid was patient, knowledgeable, and wonderfully accommodating, always making sure we felt comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout the trip.

Morocco itself completely captured our hearts. We experienced a fascinating culture, unforgettable cuisine, and some of the warmest, most welcoming people we’ve ever met. This trip is an absolute must for anyone who truly enjoys immersing themselves in other cultures rather than just visiting a destination.

The itinerary was perfectly balanced—taking us from the high-energy, colorful chaos of Marrakech to the peaceful, calming beauty of Chefchaouen. We watched the sun rise and set over the Sahara Desert, experienced the deep-rooted traditions of Fez, and shared unforgettable meals during a cooking class in a local family’s home, as well as lunch with a welcoming Berber family. These moments felt authentic, intimate, and incredibly special.

Standing inside the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca was breathtaking—the sheer scale and beauty of it left us in awe. And in true Morocco fashion, the diversity amazed us: we went from snow in the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert in just 12 hours.

This trip was rich, diverse, thoughtfully planned, and truly exceeded our expectations in every way. We would highly recommend KimKim to anyone considering Morocco—especially travelers who want depth, authenticity, and unforgettable experiences.

There was so much more we explored and experienced. 2 weeks was a great length of time to experience what Morocco has to offer. Anything shorter I think you would be missing out.

We’ll be sharing a full travel video series from this journey on our YouTube channel, Travel With The Hales – The Curious Travelers, and can’t wait to relive and share the magic.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@travelwiththehales

We loved Morocco and felt the planning done by Jayway was perfectly suited to our needs. We loved not having to pay for each service and stay and the flow of care provide by our guide and driver Ishmail. The other short term guides were local and e appreciated that. Ishmail and Majid worked well with us to make sure we were comfortable and adjusted for our early arrival and our requests for times for our excursions. We loved loved every place we stayed especially the family owned Dar Riannah. We highly recommend working with this team.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Fes Nass Zmane

Fes

Loved the welcome, the terrace, the breakfast! Great staff and beautiful road!

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Dunes Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

So cozy in the dessert! The staff was awesome and the New Year’s party is one we will never forget!

Authenticity & Character

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Look

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Truly one of the best places we stayed in our month of travel (we went to Europe for 3 weeks before Morocco). The view, the incredible food, and the warm family welcome really made it an incredible impression.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

We loved our cozy room with amazing views and the heated floor!

Riad Chergui

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

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Cleanliness & Comfort

They cleaned our rooms so nicely. New fresh towels would have been nice touch. Really appreciated the new water on day 2.

Activity Reviews

Hike Through Todra Gorges & Oasis for 1 Hour

Morocco

See other review. We loved the walk and rug experience. It was cold so we needed to get going. moha helped us to be comfortable and made us grass animals. It was nice.

Quality of Experience

Food

I got to eat a date but would have loved more!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Arrive in Fes

Morocco

We had a safe ride and the driver was easy to find at the airport. We did have to walk with our luggage to find the road which was okay for us but others may not enjoy that. Arriving in ages can be intimidating and Google maps doesn’t work perfectly in the Medina.

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Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge

Morocco

We loved this gorge! We went with Mona to the rug co-op and garden. It was beautiful. We had a great experience and Ishmail was always there at the end of the excursion. He made sure we got the bathroom and explained a lot of the history of the place.

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Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou & Marrakech

Morocco

We know this was a long drive and the movie studio is a reasonable stop but it wasn’t very interesting to us. The Kashab was beautiful from the outside. It was a crowded and touristy place though and we did t get education on how people lived there we only learned about movies so it did t feel authentic.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Course Ishmail always took care of us and made sure we got where we needed to be without stress.

Transport

Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Hammond was amazing. He had enthusiasm and expertise for Marrakesh food and history. We got to eat real food from local places.

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina

Fes

We appreciated Ayoub and his knowledge of Fes. Unfortunately we weren’t prepared for a 6 hour tour and lunch at 3:30 pm. We were told we were doing a 3 hour tour so we got a bit tired and then we went to one of the rug sellers which was not a great experience or one we asked for. We missed the most impressive part of the rias the tanneries because it wasn’t told to us that it was coming and we were too tired after the late lunch to continue with Ayoub. This was mostly a communication problem from Majid because we would have been better prepared for a full day tour if it was told to us.

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Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Again Hammid took great care of us and made the walk interesting and relaxed. He amended the time in the 2nd palace when we expressed our desire to spend time in the market. The team should let him know that we are at the end of a week in Morocco so seeing every palace in depth may feel like overkill. But we thought the world of Hammid and really enjoyed his company. He’s a great guide!

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Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Mildelt – Errachidia – Merzouga ( 7 Hours Drive).

Morocco

We really loved Ishmail and getting to know him. We felt safe, well informed and accommodated with any needs we had (mostly bathrooms). He understood that we didn’t love crowded or Hollywood type attractions and made sure to prioritize time in the spots we cared to spend more time. He was always on time and super pleasant to be with. We wish he was our guide the whole time!

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Visit Majorelle gardens

Marrakesh

We did not go here. We liked the secret garden and it was a good choice to skip this because we don’t like crowded spaces and our guide had figured that out and pivoted.

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Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

We loved this time. The walk and ride with the camels, sitting in the dunes for sunset, dinner and especially the music, fire and new years celebration! The place and staff had character, comforts and really was an unforgettable new years!

Quality of Experience

Food

It wasn’t the best of the trip but that’s not why we weee there.

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Hammam Spa in Marrakech before back home

Morocco

This was great. We weren’t sure what to expect and the tourist express service was perfect for us. Maybe someone can tell the guests what to express as when you read about it there is a spectrum of possibility :)

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Our trip was simply amazing. Our driver Ziad was an absolute gem and extremely flexible. The highlights of our trip were definitely the tour of the Fes Medina and the camel ride to our luxury camp in the desert. Once in a lifetime experience. Our riads/ hotels were perfect for us and the trip was so smooth, no issues at all. Highly recommend Majid and our itinerary for any first timers to Morocco wanting the highlights!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

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Loop

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Lys - Luxury Riad & Spa

Fes

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

Authenticity & Character

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Savoy Le Grand Hotel

Marrakech

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Activity Reviews

Casablanca – Rabat ( 1 Hour Drive).*Driving Times Don’t Include The Various Stops Along The Way

Morocco

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fez ( 3 Hour Drive).

Morocco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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From Merzouga Desert to Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Rabat

Rabat

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Guided Tour of Volubilis

Morocco

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Fes walking guided tour : No drive

Fes

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Food

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Guided Food Tour

Morocco

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Transfer to Merzouga: Middle Atlas Mountains to the Sahara

Morocco

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Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

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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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Pop

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Guided Tour of Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

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Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Between 2025 December 8th and December 13th, we visited Morocco. During the trip Planning process Majid was very helpful to create a route through the imperial cities of Morocco that fitted our schedule and preferences. The experience of the trip was fantastic. We created amazing memories about Morocco, we were fascinated by their vast culture, their gentle and welcoming people and their astonishing and beautiful cities. Everything runs perfectly. Ismael, our driver during the whole trip, treated us as an old good friend, he filled us up with engaging talks, recommendations about food, curios facts etc. We always felt secure and comfortable. The guides in the different cities were friendly, they looked to us highly prepared for their job, they made it with grace and engaged to communicate the main highlights of each city, building or Medina in order to create an unforgettable experience. The stay on the Riad helps us to make our travel experience closer to Moroccan Culture. We loved it. Finally, we’d like to thank Majid and his team and recommend them to plan your trip to Morocco. Last cue, the weather at this time of the year is fantastic.

Our general guide/driver was Mouad. He was super great, very nice and knowledgeable. He knew when to take breaks on longer drives, without us asking. His attitude was especially nice, friendly and welcoming. He seemed more like a friend showing us the country, than someone paid to do so. Especially important was that he made us feel safe, & he was totally trustworthy. He helped a lot with pointing us in directions that were good when we were on our own. Every place he suggested to eat was great. My wife's birthday dinner exceeded any expectation. He set up surprises for her, like a bouquet of beautiful flowers. He contacted the restaurant & hotel to set up a cake at both places, along with "Happy Birthday" songs at each place. The restaurant was one of the best - Le Cuistat - small, intimate, friendly, and one of the best meals on our trip.

We would definitely recommend KimKim to others!
In order to be honest, I need to add that the written itinerary was very detailed and sounded amazing at first glance. It was 39 pages & so detailed that we overlooked some things we needed to question or that should have been pointed out. We choose a trip that included some drives longer than we understood. The itinerary listed some great plans, but there was not enough time to drive and stop at every location listed in the plans. What we saw and did was fantastic! The plans had too much listed & very little time to try some of the options suggested. Some information or suggestions were written twice & listed at different places in the itinerary. We were able to figure this out after we traveled to different places or asked Mouad. Also, the plans did not clearly & simply tell us what meals were included, an easy thing to simply list for each day on the summary itinerary. It was obvious that each stay included breakfast, the other meals were usually not obvious.

Our family trip of 16 was absolutely incredible, and we loved every suggested location and hotel. Our guide, Hamid, and our driver were truly the BEST! They went above and beyond to make us feel safe and to ensure that all of our needs were taken care of — including those of my 5-year-old son. THANK YOU for making this trip unforgettable!

We had an amazing time with Khalid as our guide around Morocco. Our guides in each city we visited made the trip a truly unforgettable experience. The three highlights for me were Fes, the camel excursion into the desert, and Marrakech. Enjoyed the variety of experiences but the medinas were amazingly memorable.

For our trip I think it would have been better to have 14 or more days to cover the vast areas we drove. We did spend a good deal of time driving.

Our recent trip to Morocco was an unforgettable adventure filled with beauty, culture, and moments that truly moved us. From the moment we arrived, everything flowed effortlessly and we owe much of that to our incredible driver and guide, Ismail.
Having a private driver made all the difference. Ismail not only drove with the utmost care and confidence (his vehicle was spacious and extremely comfortable), but more importantly, he made sure we felt safe and cared for every step of the way even when we were off on our own in the souks, museums, or restaurants. His calm presence, local knowledge, and attentiveness gave us the freedom to relax and enjoy the magic of Morocco without worry.
Each city offered something unique:
Rabat surprised us with its cleanliness, upscale vibe and historical richness. A highlight was unexpectedly bumping into the Prince at dinner, it was a surreal and delightful surprise!
Fes was a true cultural immersion from the ancient tanneries to the intricate artisan workshops. Walking the labyrinth of Fes el Bali with a guide felt like traveling back in time.
Marrakech was vibrant and alive, we soaked in the rhythm of the medina, savored exquisite meals, relaxed in lush gardens, and experienced unforgettable moments like a hot air balloon ride which was soul quenching! Not scary at all!
We’re incredibly grateful for every moment, every connection, and everyone who made this journey seamless and memorable.