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Maryem Kouna (Deactivated)

I was born and raised in a small village in Draa valley and grew up in a family that valued education and hard work. I had a strong interest in learning a new language and following my baccalaureate, I moved to Marrakech to continue my education, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in English literature.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"My other passion is cooking (and eating) Moroccan cuisine, so I enjoy sharing our local specialty of couscous with our guests along with other off-the-beaten path locations and cultural experiences. But no matter what you choose to do or what style of vacation you wish to have, I can help you develop a trip plan and itinerary that matches your interests."

How did you get involved in travel?

"My passion towards the tourism field began when I was a kid. Since I am from a region known for its historic kasbahs, I often encountered tourists and dreamed of one day working within the industry. As luck would have it, I met the owners of Morocco Immersion Tours & Adventures through a mutual friend and was hired by them as a sales assistant which was my first step in making that dream a reality.
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Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"One of the finest and most satisfying trips that I’ve had so far was the time I visited Essaouira. It was an amazing place for quiet wanderings and strolling alongside the city’s high battlements and its calm tight-fitting alleys in the old medina while also discovering its historical and cultural background. Essaouira is still one of my favorite destinations in Morocco even though it is always windy there!"

Maryem is part of the following groups: Morocco Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Maryem

Chefchaouen Visit
Morocco | Sep 29 - Sep 29, 2025

Corinne
Corinne b.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2025

Abdul was a fabulous guide. We would have walked in circles in Chefchaouen without him leading the way. Thank you for showing us your beautiful town and for the friendly conversation. It was one of the highlights of our trip!

Local specialist: Maryem Kouna

Amazing Morocco trip
Morocco | Sep 18 - Oct 2, 2025

April
April B.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2025
My Husband and I just returned from a amazing 15 day Morocco tour with Morocco Immersion.We had the best driver that we could have asked for Ahmed went above and beyond to make sure things ran smoothly even going out of the way to track down a pharmacy that sold tweezers since I forgot mine at home and got a splinter.Ahmad was not only punctual but kept the van clean every night when he washed it.Ahmad took us to his personal home in Rose Valley to meet his family and have a delicious home... Read more

My Husband and I just returned from a amazing 15 day Morocco tour with Morocco Immersion.We had the best driver that we could have asked for Ahmed went above and beyond to make sure things ran smoothly even going out of the way to track down a pharmacy that sold tweezers since I forgot mine at home and got a splinter.Ahmad was not only punctual but kept the van clean every night when he washed it.Ahmad took us to his personal home in Rose Valley to meet his family and have a delicious home cooked meal by his own mother.We had several local stand out guides throughout the trip in each location Abdul in Dades Valley was extremely knowledgeable,Said in Fez was funny and did a excellent job of both entertaining us and educating at the same time.The stand outs for us were the private cooking classes in Fez and Marrakesh also the over night in the luxury camp in the Sahara.Raid's that were chosen for us were all clean and well maintained.

Hotel Reviews
Riad Fes Madaw
Fes

Convenient location right in the Medina clean and comfortable.Delicious breakfast.Beautiful interior well decorated nice rooftop.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel was clean beds were comfortable
Hotel Club Val d'Anfa Casablanca
Casablanca

It was nice to have a beautiful pool to unwind in after a long day a bar and resort style hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
walkable to the beach
Staff
The Hotel exchanged our US money it was convenient
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palais des Remparts
Essaouira
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Nila
Chefchaouen
Authenticity & Character
Beds were comfortable room was spacious
Location
Right in the heart of the city
Staff
Front desk staff carried our bags to our room and made sure we were happy with the room.
Cleanliness & Comfort
smelled good and was extremely clean
Sahara Stars Luxury Camp
Merzouga

The tent itself was gorgeous clean but I felt there was lack of communication from the start our bags were dropped off with no other direction.The food was not good it lacked flavor and was not authentic Moroccan flavor,Drinks were served warm that was a big disappointment.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
AC was not turned on until 9PM the tent was so hot we had to open the door to get the temp down.The food was horrible and drinks were served warm.
Kasbah Tiziri
Kelaat Mgouna

We were blown away with this property the owners were warm and welcoming and went above and beyond to insure we had a excellent stay.The view from the rooftop is jaw dropping gorgeous.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad La Croix Berbère Luxe
Marrakech
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Dades Valley to Merzouga Camel Trek via Todgha Gorge & Tinghir
Dades Valley to Merzouga Camel Trek via Todgha Gorge & Tinghir
Morocco

The camp its self was beautiful there were a few things that we didn’t like the fact the ac wasn’t turned on until 9pm we couldn’t enjoy the tent also the food quality was very bad we ended up getting food poisoning from it drinks were served warm

Quality of Experience
Poor food quality warm drinks didn’t enjoy this part
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The staff at the desert camp were unorganized
Transport
Clean and comfortable
Guided Tour of Marrakech
Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh

Great full day activity you will see so much enjoy a delicious lunch and be amazed

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was knowledgeable and patient
Transport
Guided Hike through the Monkey Fingers
Guided Hike through the Monkey Fingers
Boumalne Dades

This is a pretty intense hike at times there were some spots that were a steep climb we needed help from the guide to get though it

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excellent guide was patient and helped us though the tough parts of the hike shared knowledge about the area and even gave us fresh fruit along the way
Transport
Clean and comfortable
Guided Tour of Fes
Guided Tour of Fes
Fes

You will learn a lot about Fez and see all the sights sounds and smells of the Medina you will be amazed at what is being hand made.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Clean and comfortable
Driving Tour of Casablanca
Driving Tour of Casablanca
Casablanca

You will see a lot in a small amount of time be prepared for a fast paced day

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Clean and comfortable
Chefchaouen to Casablanca Via Rabat
Chefchaouen to Casablanca Via Rabat
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Clean and comfortable
Fassi Bread Baking Class
Fassi Bread Baking Class
Fes

Both Fatima’s were great the grandmother (Fatima)doesn’t speak English but she understands you and conveys in such a way you understand what she’s saying.

Quality of Experience
This was such a amazing experience loved that it was just the two of us
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The personal one on one hands on
Transport
Clean and comfortable
Merzouga to Fes via Midelt, Azrou, & Ifraine
Merzouga to Fes via Midelt, Azrou, & Ifraine
Morocco

This was a great activity I’m a huge animal lover it was amazing to be up close with the monkeys I’ve only seen them in zoos

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Clean and comfortable
Essaouira to Marrakech
Essaouira to Marrakech
Morocco
Quality of Experience
I
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Clean and comfortable
Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ait Ben Haddou
Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ait Ben Haddou
Morocco

Beautiful scenery you will feel like you stepped into a movie set

Quality of Experience
Hi
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable
Transport
Clean and comfortable
Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour
Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour
Morocco

This was a great activity we felt welcomed into the home of the instructor and she was very patient with us as we a bit nervous to cut our fingers

Quality of Experience
Intimate since it was just my husband and myself
Food
Well seasoned and extremely fresh ingredients
Guides, Drivers and Staff
All professional
Transport
Clean and comfortable
{{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Volubilis and Meknes
{{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Volubilis and Meknes
Morocco

Great experience felt like being in Europe and not Africa

Quality of Experience
The unique landscape
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Majid was Very professional and knowledgeable
Transport
Taste your way through Marrakech ( Guided tour)
Taste your way through Marrakech ( Guided tour)
Marrakesh

We did this activity directly off the plane and were a bit tired.The lamb was a bit dry and they gave us way too much felt bad that we had to waste so much

Quality of Experience
Food
I liked the that we got a gloms at the Medina
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses
Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses
Morocco

Our driver surprised us and took us to meet his family at his home his mother cooked us lunch and we got to met the entire family it was a very special experience one I will never forget.

Quality of Experience
The warmth and welcoming of the family the amazing flavorful food
Food
The home cooked well prepared meal (Berber pizza)
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The warm hospitality and friendly welcoming of the family
Transport
Ahmed was amazing
Local specialist: Maryem Kouna (Deactivated)

Thank you KimKim
Morocco | Aug 31 - Sep 11, 2025

Martin
Martin K.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025
We had an amazing trip to Morocco. Maryem was fantastic to work with. She was very flexible in our planning. Ahmed was an outstanding driver and guide. He really introduced us to his culture, especially with music and food. Loved all our guides, including Hassania, Said and Amnay. The only hiccup was with our guide in Tangier, Hana. She did a poor job communicating with us Read more

We had an amazing trip to Morocco. Maryem was fantastic to work with. She was very flexible in our planning. Ahmed was an outstanding driver and guide. He really introduced us to his culture, especially with music and food. Loved all our guides, including Hassania, Said and Amnay. The only hiccup was with our guide in Tangier, Hana. She did a poor job communicating with us

Hotel Reviews
Riad al Rimal
Marrakech

Very authentic riad in a great kocstion

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy to get to and to access medina
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The hotel was loud, especially at night
Chez Ichou
Dades Gorge

I really enjoyed this hotel. Excellent service and setting. Loved the fact that we could have dinner and breakfast outside by the pool. Highly recommend it if you are in the Dades Valley

Authenticity & Character
Great service
Location
Staff
Great service for dinner, as well as other times
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Kalaa
Rabat

This was our first experience in a Riad. We didn’t have a lot of time there but the room was very comfortable. Dinner was very good, as was breakfast

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Madu Premium Camp
Merzouga

Fun experience in the middle of the desert that required a camel ride to get there. Very nice service and they gave a fun show after dinner.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very hard to get to
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palais Faraj Suites & Spa
Fès

Very luxurious hotel. Beautiful decor. The only concern is location, as the Medina entrance clossst to the hotel is hard to navigate

Authenticity & Character
It is a beautiful hotel but not a really authentic riad
Location
Hard to get into the souk from the hotel
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Best shower ever!
Riad El Palacio
Chefchaouen

Loved the location of this hotel. We had a great balcony with a wonderful view. The only issue was an unpleasant smell in our room

Authenticity & Character
Classic risd
Location
In the middle of the action in the town
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
We had a smell in our room that seemed it came from the shower drain
Activity Reviews
Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour
Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour
Morocco

We spent time with a local mother and daughter who welcomed us into their home. Cooked a wonderful and traditional meal that we enjoyed together

Quality of Experience
Food
The entire meal
Taste your way through Marrakech ( Guided tour)
Taste your way through Marrakech ( Guided tour)
Marrakesh

Amnay gave a fantastic overview of Marrakech. We had a number of local delicacies and heard in depth details about the city.

Quality of Experience
Learned a lot about the culture and food of Marrakech
Food
We loved the lamb, sfinj and the intestines dish
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amnay was the best!
Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge
Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge
Morocco

Left the desert and first stopped at a fossil museum which was interesting. Next we saw an ancient irrigation system. We had a lunch at another Berber house before going to the beautiful Todgha gorge. We took a small tour of the oasis next to Tinghir before heading to the Dades Valley. We stopped at our wonderful hotel for the night

Fes to Merzouga via Ifraine and Azrou -  Camel Trek to Desert Camp
Fes to Merzouga via Ifraine and Azrou - Camel Trek to Desert Camp
Morocco

Very long drive but worth it. First stopped at Ifrane, a Swiss style village in the Atlas Mountains. Next we stopped to meet up with the monkeys. Our guide then arranged for us to have couscous with a Berber family at their home/orchard. This was fantastic. On to desert where we met up with the Riad staff who took us to the camels. We took a one hour camel ride through the dunes to our camp. The tents were very comfortable. We had a nice dinner and then a show (the staff playing Amazir music). After breakfast the next morning got an exciting 4x4 ride back to our driver

Quality of Experience
Guided Tour of Fes
Guided Tour of Fes
Fes

Said was an amazing tour guide. He took us first to the royal palace and then through the Mellah. From there we went to a pottery factory and then into the Medina. He took us on a very informative walk through history We saw the oldest continuously operating university in the world and many other sites. Stopped for lunch, having grilled meat sandwiches and tea. He had wonderful depth of knowledge of the city and its culture

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Said was fantastic
Transport
{{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Volubilis and Meknes
{{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Volubilis and Meknes
Morocco

Long drive but we made it to Volubilis. This was a fascinating experience, walking among 2000 year old ruins. We ate at the cafe at the site

Quality of Experience
Well preserved ruins
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Tangier (upon arrival)
Guided Tour of Tangier (upon arrival)
Tangier

See previous review

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A day excursion to Tangier
A day excursion to Tangier
Chefchaouen

Very disappointed with this. Our guide started out ok but seemed most interested in forcing us to a herbalist to buy very expensive oil. After that she walked 30 meters ahead of us and just was on her phone. She didn’t share any information on the souk. She also got into a large fight with a local guy who kicked at a cat. She seemed to have no interest in educating us about the city

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Having someone to spend time with us
Transport
Ahmed was great!
Rabat to Chefchaouen
Rabat to Chefchaouen
Morocco

Long drive. Stopped at a roadside diner which had excellent kebabs

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ahmed is an awesome driver and has great taste in music!
Morning Guided Tour of Rabat
Morning Guided Tour of Rabat
Rabat

Hassania was an excellent guide. She gave us the highlights in the Kasbah and mausoleum

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hassania is very knowledgeable and personable
Transport
Local specialist: Maryem Kouna (Deactivated)
Maryem
Maryem Kouna (Deactivated)
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Sep 23, 2025

Hi Martin,

Thanks for the review! It was an absolute pleasure working with you to plan this adventure. It truly means a lot to hear that you had an amazing time with Ahmed and other guides. I’m sorry to hear about your experience with your guide in Tangier; I’ll be sure to pass that along to my team to help improve the experience for future guests.

Thanks again for trusting us with your trip, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Morocco in the future.
Keep in touch.
Maryem, Ahmed, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family.

5 stars from start to finish
Morocco | Jul 6 - Jul 15, 2025

Sara
Sara C.
Canada | Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025
I have been privileged to travel to many amazing places with my job (UK, Spain, France, Greece, Australia, Kenya, South Africa etc) and none compare to the experience we had in Morocco. From the first contact with Maryem and the full conversation with Sharon where I was able to ask any question I wanted to finalize the locations, the planning of the trip went smoothly. Together we came up with an itinerary that fit my two day conference into the planning and Maryem worked hard to ensure we... Read more

I have been privileged to travel to many amazing places with my job (UK, Spain, France, Greece, Australia, Kenya, South Africa etc) and none compare to the experience we had in Morocco. From the first contact with Maryem and the full conversation with Sharon where I was able to ask any question I wanted to finalize the locations, the planning of the trip went smoothly. Together we came up with an itinerary that fit my two day conference into the planning and Maryem worked hard to ensure we could go to all of the places we wanted while suggesting other (amazing) stops to see along the way.This was my first guided tour and I was nervous about all of the unknowns, including spending 9 days with one specific tour guide with just me and my aunt. What if we didn't like him or understand him? 9 days is a long time!!! From the second Ahmed arrived at the airport to pick us up everything went smoothly and he just got better and better every day as we got to know each other a bit better. He was accommodating at every turn and our enjoyment was his biggest concern. Even when we weren't with him he was texting to make sure we were navigating fine, felt safe, and knew where to go to eat etc. Along the way Ahmed introduced us to other guides with context specific knowledge --each one was engaging, highly knowledgable and fun to spend time with. All of the guides we worked with were accommodating to our needs--if we wanted to cut a tour short to spend time at a pool or to add on something else in the vicinity they did so without batting an eye. Morocco is an amazing place from its breathtaking scenery to its people, culture and sense of community to its mouth watering food. I sincerely hope we are privileged enough to return and look forward to booking more trips with Kimkim

Hotel Reviews
Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura
Marrakech

STUNNING!!!! great location, excellent food options, amazing pool and stunning rooms

Authenticity & Character
Location
walkable to many restaurants and to the Medina
Staff
check in and wait staff are remarkable
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Kalaa
Rabat

was a bit far from the university where I was attending a conference but very quaint and excellent restaurant!

Authenticity & Character
Location
nothing--it was just that I booked far from my conference
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad El Palacio
Chefchaouen

very pretty hotel with tons of character--was there in off season so was a bit difficult to track down staff at times

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palais Faraj Suites & Spa
Fès

every single thing about this hotel is stunning

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Madu Premium Camp
Merzouga

beautiful!!! every thing from the swim at the hotel prior to the camel ride to the actual camp was amazing!!!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Chez Ichou
Dades Gorge

Best food of my entire trip to Morocco!! Hotel was beautiful, staff was exceptional and the area is peaceful and lovely.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Maryem Kouna
Maryem
Maryem Kouna
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Jul 23, 2025

Hi Sara,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I’m super grateful to hear that we were able to exceed your expectations and create such a memorable trip for you! and I’m so happy to hear that you had such an amazing time with Ahmed.

Thanks again for trusting us with your trip, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future, you and your friends/family who may wish to visit Morocco!
Keep in touch,
Maryem, Ahmed, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family

A really enjoyable trip. Well planned and we...
Morocco | Jul 3 - Jul 9, 2025

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Brandon C.
Salt Lake City, UT | Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025
A really enjoyable trip. Well planned and well executed. Maryem was fantastic during the planning process and always responded timely to my many questions questions and requests. Omar was awesome. He was professional, friendly, communicative, knowledgeable, punctual, helpful yet easy going. Really enjoyed my time with him. My guides in each city were great too. Particularly Said in Fes. Ikram in Rabat was amazing as well. Read more

A really enjoyable trip. Well planned and well executed.

Maryem was fantastic during the planning process and always responded timely to my many questions questions and requests.

Omar was awesome. He was professional, friendly, communicative, knowledgeable, punctual, helpful yet easy going. Really enjoyed my time with him.

My guides in each city were great too. Particularly Said in Fes. Ikram in Rabat was amazing as well.

Hotel Reviews
Riad Nesma Suites & SPA
Medina, Marrakech

Excellent location and staff. My only compliant is that it was a bit loud, but most riads are.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Farouzi Fes
Fes

I was the only one at the riad for my one night stay. The one man staff was amazing. Wasn't the best location but wasn't bad either.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Zyo
Rabat

Beautiful riad in an excellent location. Room was a little loud likely due to it's location within the riad.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of Marrakech
Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh

A few things were interesting, but overall not terribly exciting

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Morning Guided Tour of Rabat
Morning Guided Tour of Rabat
Rabat

Ikram was outstanding. Really knowledgeable and communicative. I only wish the tour was longer, but we needed to cut it a bit short to make the next stop on time. Not Ikram or Omar's fault-- just the way things worked out with everything going on.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Fes
Guided Tour of Fes
Fes

Said was phenomenal. His command of the English language is that of a native speaker and his knowledge and experience of the city shows you many hidden insights.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fes to Rabat via Volubilis and Meknes
Fes to Rabat via Volubilis and Meknes
Morocco

Great guide in Volubilis, though I forget his name. Perfect amount of time aloted to see the sites. Meknes was largerly under construction, but Omar showed and explained enough to get a feel. We stopped to take some photos of what was possible to see.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Driving Tour of Casablanca
Driving Tour of Casablanca
Casablanca

Again, Omar was great. It was stressful (for him) to get me to the Hassan II mosque on time to catch the tour, but we made it just in time, comfortably and safely.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Maryem Kouna
Maryem
Maryem Kouna
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Jul 21, 2025

Hi Brandon,
Thanks for the review! We are happy that you had a wonderful time in Morocco with Omar. Happy to hear that we were able to help you plan an itinerary that exactly suited your interests!

Thanks again for trusting us with your trip! We hope that this will be the first trip of many, as there is so much more to explore.
Maryem, Omar, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family.

Amazing Trip
Morocco | Jun 8 - Jun 15, 2025

Diane
Diane A.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025
Every aspect of the trip was carefully and beautifully curated. This was the first time that we took a trip organized by an agency.
Maryem was very responsive from the beginning of the planning and organized an amazing trip for our family of five. She planned an unforgettable trip beginning and ending in Marrakesh, with a 4 Day Loop across the Atlas mountains through Dades Valley into the desert. Every Riad and Kasbah we stayed at were great. The camel ride at sunset to the luxury camp...
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Every aspect of the trip was carefully and beautifully curated. This was the first time that we took a trip organized by an agency.
Maryem was very responsive from the beginning of the planning and organized an amazing trip for our family of five. She planned an unforgettable trip beginning and ending in Marrakesh, with a 4 Day Loop across the Atlas mountains through Dades Valley into the desert. Every Riad and Kasbah we stayed at were great. The camel ride at sunset to the luxury camp under the stars was a highlight not only of this trip but of any trip we’ve taken.
Aside from the planning, the most valuable aspect of the trip was our driver and guide, Omar. He not only drove us safely from place to place and provided historical and cultural information on Morocco and the places we visited, but he exemplified the hospitality, sincerity and friendliness of the Moroccan people. He connected us with local guides in the specific places we visited, who were also great. We particularly enjoyed walking through some of the small villages and appreciating the local people, local food, local culture, music and economy.
During the trip, we were able to communicate with Maryem to tweak our itinerary, which we left flexible (purposefully) for the final day and a half. We spent a 1/2 day with Omar, appreciating the Jardin Majorelle, Berber Museum and Yves Saint Laurent museum.
Overall, it was an unforgettable eight days in Morocco and we are looking forward to returning again with the same agencies (Morocco Imersion) and Kim Kim.

Hotel Reviews
Riad al Rimal
Marrakech

Wonderful Riad. Well appointed rooms. Our three older kids stayed in one room and my husband and I stayed in another. Breakfast was amazing. The employees were very friendly and professional. The location was very well situated within the Medina.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kasbah Tiziri
Kelaat Mgouna

Michelle runs an incredible Kasbah in the mountains. Rooms were very comfortable, the layout of the property was authentic and allowed for room enjoy the property from various perspectives. A wonderful place to go after a busy day touring. We only wish we could’ve stayed longer.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sahara Stars Luxury Camp
Merzouga

Everything about this particular stay was so memorable from start to finish from the camel ride across the Sahara into the camp at sunset, to sand boarding down the dunes, followed by dinner and drumming.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dar Chamaa
Ouarzazate

We were very pleased with our stay here. It was a more western style hotel. Very nice pool and dining set up near the pool was also lovely. Staff were very professional and friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of Marrakech
Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ouarzazate
Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ouarzazate
Morocco

We toured Atlas Studios, and our local guide there, Mohammed, made a couple of movie trailers starring our family! We had such a blast there. We could appreciate many of the sets from gladiator one at gladiator two at this studio. I got to be Cleopatra in a movie trailer.

Quality of Experience
The Atlas studio tour was so unique and fun, highly recommend.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our tour guide at Atlas Studios, Mohammed, was super knowledgeable and made a couple of fun movie trailers for our family as souvenirs.
Transport
Merzouga to Ouarzazate via Draa Valley
Merzouga to Ouarzazate via Draa Valley
Morocco

Return trip to Marrakesh via Atlas mountains. New landscape to enjoy.

Dades Valley to Merzouga Camel Trek via Todgha Gorge & Tinghir
Dades Valley to Merzouga Camel Trek via Todgha Gorge & Tinghir
Morocco

Spectacular landscape. Riding the camels at sunset into the luxury stars camp, and the entire stay at the camp was the highlight of the trip if there had to be one highlight. This is a do not miss experience.

Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou
Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou
Morocco

Unique environment and you will recognize it from the movie, Gladiator. Our driver/guide, Omar, brought us to meet an elderly lady who lives in the settlement. She gave us a tour of her home, complete with courtyard full of goats and sheep. It gave us a glimpse into the life of a local woman who makes this famous old city her home.

Local specialist: Maryem Kouna
Maryem
Maryem Kouna
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Jul 15, 2025
Hi Diane, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review of your experience with us. It truly means a lot to hear that you and your family had an amazing time with Omar. It was an absolute pleasure working with you to plan this adventure, and I’m so happy that the experience turned out to be everything you had hoped for! It’s wonderful to hear that the desert experience and camel ride stood out as a highlight and that you enjoyed all of your... Read more

Hi Diane,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review of your experience with us. It truly means a lot to hear that you and your family had an amazing time with Omar.

It was an absolute pleasure working with you to plan this adventure, and I’m so happy that the experience turned out to be everything you had hoped for! It’s wonderful to hear that the desert experience and camel ride stood out as a highlight and that you enjoyed all of your accommodations.

Thanks again for trusting us with your trip, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Morocco in the future.
Keep in touch.
Maryem, Omar, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family.

An amazing experience in Morocco!
Morocco | Jun 11 - Jun 17, 2025

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Doreen B.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

We had an amazing experience in Morocco! Our tour manager, Abdelhadi Oulaid, was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, funny, kind, accommodating, and we always felt safe! The Riad in Marakesh were lovely, although the room itself had an odd smell to it and there were no windows. Our desert stay in Agafay was unbelievable and highly recommend it! Essaouria is beautiful and we enjoyed the hotel and location. We would visit again and stay another day or two. Overall, a wonderful excursion.

Local specialist: Maryem Kouna (Deactivated)
Maryem
Maryem Kouna (Deactivated)
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Jul 02, 2025
Hi Doreen,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an amazing trip in Morocco and that Abdelhadi made such a positive impression.
I’m sorry to hear about your experience at Riad Nesma, especially the smell and lack of windows in your room. I’ll be sure to pass that along to my team to help improve the experience for future guests.
It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed Agafay and Essaouira and that you’d consider returning for an...
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Hi Doreen,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an amazing trip in Morocco and that Abdelhadi made such a positive impression.
I’m sorry to hear about your experience at Riad Nesma, especially the smell and lack of windows in your room. I’ll be sure to pass that along to my team to help improve the experience for future guests.
It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed Agafay and Essaouira and that you’d consider returning for an even longer stay.
Thank you for trusting us with your trip. We look forward to welcoming you back to Morocco in the future.
Keep in touch!
Maryem, Abdelhadi, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family

Excellent Travel Service in Morocco
Morocco | May 21 - May 28, 2025

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Brent J. B.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2025
My son and I arranged through kimkim a customized travel experience that covered many of the top highlights of Morocco. Because I had been to Morocco before, I knew what I wanted to see and generally how much time to spend at each location, within our travel time constraints. Kimkim was very accommodating to each request, starting with arranging a local driver who was wiling to stop where requested (we are big-time photography people), and extending to arranging all accommodations and local... Read more

My son and I arranged through kimkim a customized travel experience that covered many of the top highlights of Morocco. Because I had been to Morocco before, I knew what I wanted to see and generally how much time to spend at each location, within our travel time constraints. Kimkim was very accommodating to each request, starting with arranging a local driver who was wiling to stop where requested (we are big-time photography people), and extending to arranging all accommodations and local entry fees.

Hotel Reviews
Sahara Stars Camp
Merzouga

Great food, easy to reach, close to the sand dunes. Very welcoming staff who switched us to another tent when our initial tent did not have power. Nice glamping camp.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kasbah Tiziri
Kelaat Mgouna

Excellent historically restored kasbah with the nicest proprietors. Heartily recommend!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Nesma Suites & SPA
Medina, Marrakech

Excellent location, within walking distance of the Djemaa el-Finaa.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Guided Tour of Fes
Guided Tour of Fes
Fes

Very informative guide!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Maryem Kouna (Deactivated)
Maryem
Maryem Kouna (Deactivated)
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Jun 09, 2025

Hi Brent,
It was truly a pleasure to help you plan your trip to Morocco. I’m super grateful to hear that we were able to exceed your expectations and create such a memorable trip for you!
Thanks for trusting us with your trip, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Morocco in the future.
Keep in touch,
Maryem and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family.

A great tour of Morocco
Morocco | Apr 9 - Apr 17, 2025

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Andrew F.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025
We were very happy with all aspects of our Morocco trip facilitated by Morocco Immersion. Maryem, our local specialist, was always responsive and informative, and our pre-trip Zoom with the agency head, Sharon, was very helpful. We were also grateful for the advice sheet, especially tipping hints. A good driver/tour manager is crucial to a successful tour, and ours (Abdessamad or Samad) was superb. He was always cheerful, on time, and very knowledgeable; his driving excellent, and his... Read more

We were very happy with all aspects of our Morocco trip facilitated by Morocco Immersion. Maryem, our local specialist, was always responsive and informative, and our pre-trip Zoom with the agency head, Sharon, was very helpful. We were also grateful for the advice sheet, especially tipping hints. A good driver/tour manager is crucial to a successful tour, and ours (Abdessamad or Samad) was superb. He was always cheerful, on time, and very knowledgeable; his driving excellent, and his English sufficient, if not fluent. Our guides were uniformly on time and informative; the Fes guide (Sayyid), an American citizen returned home, was outstanding.
Now for more specifics on our tour plan. We liked staying in riads, and all were good. In Rabat, Riad Kalaa was atmospheric, though the shower sometimes only gave cold water. We really liked the Chellah Gardens (an alternative to the closed Royal Palace). The Al Makan in Fes had an excellent location and helpful staff (esp. Zakariyah). The high point of the medina tour there was the Al-Attarine madrasa.
We had a long but interesting drive down to the Sahara through the Middle Atlas mountains. It rained most of the way and we arrived to a torrential downpour in the desert, but we did get to see the sunset and we enjoyed “glamping” overnight. I took a nice walk in the dunes early the next morning. We then drove to Tinghir and the Dades Valley, which was beautiful as promised. We had a short tour of the city due to the earlier rain, and our (male) guide was also the rug seller at the women’s co-op (we saw no women there), which had been recommended to us by Morocco Immersion. There was a big choice of carpets; I got one we really like, and I assume it was cheaper there than in a big city, but I took their word and didn’t bargain anywhere else. We liked the Tiziri Kasbah riad there, and it had an exceptional view from the roof.
We then crossed over to and through the magnificent High Atlas mountains, reminiscent of our own Colorado Rockies. They were a literal high point of our trip. We spent our last days in Marrakech at the pleasant Riad Nesma, very centrally located and quiet but our room was small. We found the Bahia Palace and Madrasa Ben Yousef impressive, as were the medina and central square Jamma el-Fna, though the latter were a bit overwhelming. We also enjoyed the Majorelle Gardens, despite the crowd. We visited the lovely Ourika Valley our last day, and were happy to dodge the weekend crowds; we liked seeing the Anima Gardens on the way back, and I found a hammam refreshing the day before we flew home.
Again, kudos to kimkim and Morocco Immersion for a wonderful trip.

Hotel Reviews
Riad Nesma Suites & SPA
Medina, Marrakech

The Riad Nesma Suites & SPA in Marrakesh was incredibly centrally located, right on the alleyway into Jamaa El Fna, which was fantastic. Despite being in a bustling area, it was amazingly quiet, at least in our room. However, the space was a bit cramped; there was just enough room for the bed and our belongings.

Kasbah Tiziri
Kelaat Mgouna

Kasbah Tiziri, on the way from the Sahara to Marrakesh, was fantastic. The location and the view from the roof were amazing, and a lot of guests we met there had really positive things to say about it as well.

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Maryem
Maryem Kouna (Deactivated)
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Jun 09, 2025
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for the wonderful and detailed review! I really enjoyed reading it. We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience in Morocco, and especially happy to know that Abdessamad did a fantastic job and that you enjoyed your accommodations.
Our goal is always to make the experience feel authentic, immersive, and seamless, so it’s incredibly rewarding to hear that reflected in your feedback. Thank you for trusting us with your trip. We look forward to... Read more

Hi Andrew,
Thank you for the wonderful and detailed review! I really enjoyed reading it. We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience in Morocco, and especially happy to know that Abdessamad did a fantastic job and that you enjoyed your accommodations.

Our goal is always to make the experience feel authentic, immersive, and seamless, so it’s incredibly rewarding to hear that reflected in your feedback.

Thank you for trusting us with your trip. We look forward to welcoming you back to Morocco in the future!
Keep in touch,
Maryem, Abdessamad, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family

Our guide Samud, was fantastic and really mad...
Morocco | Apr 9 - Apr 17, 2025

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Sharon F.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025
Our guide Samud, was fantastic and really made the trip memorable. I really liked all the accommodations and food. Glamping was fun once - best part was seeing all the French, Brazilian and non-American tourists there. Read more

Our guide Samud, was fantastic and really made the trip memorable. I really liked all the accommodations and food. Glamping was fun once - best part was seeing all the French, Brazilian and non-American tourists there.

Hotel Reviews
Riad Nesma Suites & SPA
Medina, Marrakech

It's well located, just a few steps from the souk. Rooftop breakfast was nice. Room was a little small but expected in a big city. Staff very helpful in giving directions for dinner, sites.

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A little hard to walk up and down spiral staircase. Hot and cold water in shower was challenging to operate. Otherwise, great.
Kasbah Tiziri
Kelaat Mgouna

Who would expect a riad owned by a Canadian in Morocco? Fantastic views, service, interesting other guests, manicured room, delicious food, great hospitality.

Authenticity & Character
Elegantly restored building combined Moroccan motifs with Western comforts.
Location
Great to have an overnight stop between the desert and Marrakech. Beautiful rooftop. Who would expect a riad owned by a Canadian in Morocco? Fantastic views, service, interesting other guests, manicured room, delicious food, great hospitality.
Staff
The owner herself chatted with us for several minutes - intriguing and hospitable lady!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was delightful.
Relaxing Desert Camp - Royal Bivouac
Merzouga

I'm glad I did it once but the drive to was long and exhausting.

Authenticity & Character
I didn't expect a score of tents lined up.
Location
Seven hour drive was bone-jarring and exhausting. By the time we got there it was already sundown.
Staff
Attentive, helpful and happy.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inside tent was rather sterile so easy to clean.
Riad Al Makan
Fès

Lovely building, very atmospheric.

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Riad Kalaa
Rabat

Great location and atmosphere. Good service. Room a little small for my 6"5" husband.

Authenticity & Character
Opened onto courtyard, could hear birds in the AM.
Location
Near souk.
Staff
Very responsive and friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bed was made every day.
Activity Reviews
Day Excursion to Ourika Valley
Day Excursion to Ourika Valley
Morocco

Great views! Climbing to the top without tripping over vendors was a little challenging but worth it.

Quality of Experience
See above.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Samud prompt, professional and cheery as usual.
Transport
See above.
Guided Tour of Marrakech
Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh

Guide was knowledgeable and easy to understand. Marrakech - especially main market - is an exotic swirl of color, sounds, smells, clash of eastern/western.

Quality of Experience
See above.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Samud was professional, prompt and cheerful, as always.
Transport
See above.
Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou
Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou
Morocco

Fantastic views.

Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge
Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge
Morocco

Wonderful views and good road negotiation by driver.

Fes to Merzouga via Ifraine and Azrou -  Camel Trek to Desert Camp
Fes to Merzouga via Ifraine and Azrou - Camel Trek to Desert Camp
Morocco

We arrived later than expected so didn't take camel trek. No problem - I've ridden camels before.

Quality of Experience
Glad I went once but not sure it's worth the drive. I was exhausted from drive to the site and slept through the sunrise.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Energy and enthusiasm.
Transport
Samud was prompt, professional ad cheerful as always.
Guided Tour of Fes
Guided Tour of Fes
Fes

This was the best experience of the trip, for me. Crowded, complex alleyways crammed with shops of all kinds, tourists, locals and omnipresent motorbikes; diverse and distinctive smells (incense, bakery, fruit, motorbike exhaust, screaming kids and bleating animals. Reminded me of India, but less crowded and fewer people.

Quality of Experience
See above.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was really knowledgeable and exceptional at directing us around the hamster maze. I would have been utterly lost on my own.
Transport
Samud was professional, prompt and cheerful, as always.
Rabat to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes
Rabat to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes
Morocco

A long drive but interesting.

Quality of Experience
Volubilis was a good stop; a shame it's not maintained better.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
good to have a guide to direct us through the ruins.
Transport
Samad was cheerful, prompt and professional, as always.
Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat
Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat
Rabat

Knowledgeable guide with excellent English.

Quality of Experience
see above
Guides, Drivers and Staff
See comments above
Transport
Samud was reliable, personable and professional, as always.
Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat
Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat
Morocco

Our driver was enthusiastic, prompt and knowledgeable. Airport arrivals and tranfers are never great, so as well as could be expected.

Quality of Experience
Not sure how to improve what is always a confusing and exhausting process.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver, Samud, was enthusiastic, prompt, knowledgeable and cheerful during the entire trip. Give him a raise.
Transport
see above.
Local specialist: Maryem Kouna (Deactivated)
Maryem
Maryem Kouna (Deactivated)
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Apr 20, 2025

Hi Sharon,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time in Morocco and that Abd Essamad (Samud) made your trip so memorable. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the accommodations, food, and especially the glamping experience – even more so with such an international crowd around!
Thanks for trusting us with your trip, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Morocco in the future.
Maryem, Abd Essamad, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family.