Morocco Immersion Tours and Adventures

We had a fantastic experience planning our trip through Kimkim and Moroccan Immersion. Our local specialist, Nihad, was incredibly helpful, providing excellent suggestions and seamlessly incorporating our requested changes into the itinerary. Whenever we had questions during the trip, Nihad was easy to reach and offered clear guidance.

We also felt well-supported by our primary driver and tour manager, Omar. He was consistently professional, punctual, reliable, and caring. As two women over 60 traveling to Morocco for the first time, his expertise and safe driving were greatly appreciated; we felt secure and well-cared for throughout the entire journey. We also enjoyed our transfer from Marrakesh to the Casablanca airport with Omar Daoudi, who provided fascinating insights into local customs and daily life.

The trip highlights were undoubtedly Chefchaouen and Ait Benhaddou, and staying at Dar Al Miraaj in Rabat really set the tone for a wonderful vacation. If there is one area for improvement, we suggest that drivers keep complimentary water bottles in the car for passengers. Overall, we highly recommend this experience!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Hicham

Chefchaouen

Riad Hicham is perfectly situated in the heart of Chefchaouen, putting you right in the middle of all the main tourist activities. While the location is ideal, our room was a bit noisy at night as our window faced an adjacent restaurant terrace. Inside the room, there was no safe, and while robes were provided, they were unfortunately too small for most adults and no slippers were available. That said, the hotel has a very distinguished character and beautiful, unique fixtures that made for a memorable stay.

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DAR AL MIRAAJ

Rabat

Dar Al Miraaj is an exceptional riad. We were provided with wonderful ground-floor rooms, each unique in its craftsmanship, decor, and authenticity. The breakfast was excellent and served with great attention to detail. Additionally, the lovely rooftop terrace offers beautiful city views and a perfect space to relax. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for an authentic Moroccan experience.

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Kasbah Rayane

Ait Benhaddou

Staying at Kasbah Rayane felt like being the only people in this beautiful landscape, with nothing but sweeping desert views from our window. We stayed in a room on the top floor, which was simple and basic, but the staff truly made our stay special. They were incredibly accommodating and served us a wonderful dinner, even going out of their way to prepare a special meal for my friend who wasn't feeling well and required a specific dietary alternative.

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Riad Al Makan

Fès

My stay at Riad Al Makan was defined by its truly unique authenticity and exquisite craftsmanship; the room decor is unlike anything else I've experienced. Breakfast was enjoyable, and the hotel's location is hard to beat. While the property could benefit from a bit more warmth and modern conveniences—such as better lighting and more accessible power outlets for charging devices—the stunning aesthetic and prime location make it a memorable place to stay.

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Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Our tent was a pleasant surprise; it offered all the convenience of a traditional hotel room, featuring a private en-suite bathroom with a shower and comfortable beds.

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Riad Dar Ayur

Marrakech

We enjoyed our stay at Riad Dar Ayur. The staff was exceptionally helpful and accommodating, making us feel right at home each evening. They were incredibly thoughtful; for example, when we had to depart early on our final day, they served breakfast half an hour ahead of schedule just so we wouldn't have to leave hungry. We also loved the elegant and welcoming tea service upon our arrival. The only minor inconvenience was the acoustics, as sound travels easily through the walls; however, because the hotel was not crowded during our stay, it did not bother us much.

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Activity Reviews

Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen is an absolutely beautiful and picturesque town—every turn offers a stunning photo opportunity. I highly recommend hiking up to the Spanish Mosque at sunset; you definitely won't regret the climb!

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

Morocco

The drive from Fes to Merzouga is long, but the stops in Ifrane and Azrou made the journey much more enjoyable and scenic. We arrived perfectly on time for the camel trek, and watching the sunset during the ride to the camp was an unforgettable experience. The desert camp itself was very comfortable—our tent felt more like a hotel room, complete with a private bathroom, shower, Wi-Fi, and cozy beds. We also found the dinner and breakfast at the camp restaurant to be both delicious and satisfying.

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Morocco

Volubilis is definitely worth visiting. To get the most out of your time there, I highly recommend reading up on the history and development of the site in advance, as it complements the information provided by the local guide perfectly. We also had the chance to visit Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, a picturesque historic settlement on a nearby hilltop. It was fascinating to see that many of the oldest buildings in the village were constructed using materials repurposed from the ruins of Volubilis.

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Visit to King Hassan Mosque II, Transfer to Rabat

Morocco

Visiting the Hassan II Mosque was a highlight, though keep in mind that since we arrived after 2:00 PM, we weren't able to tour the interior. Even from the outside, the experience was incredible; the sheer scale of the architecture, the intricate craftsmanship, and the stunning seaside location are truly impressive

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Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

We enjoyed our guided tour of Rabat with Hasania, but we were hoping for more in-depth historical context. While she did a great job showing us all the major attractions and was very responsive to our specific questions, we felt the experience lacked the extensive, colorful narrative we were looking for. We ended up filling in the historical gaps ourselves through outside reading, which left us feeling that the tour was more of a logistical guide than an immersive historical deep dive. For future travelers: If you are looking for a deep historical perspective, I recommend doing some preliminary reading on Rabat before your tour so you can ask specific, pointed questions, as the guide is very helpful when prompted but may not provide a broad historical overview on her own.

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Merzouga To Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

We were incredibly impressed by how seamlessly our transportation to and from the Sahara luxury camp was organized. The journey involved several modes of transit—including our private car, a 4x4, and camels—yet everything was perfectly coordinated, with our next transfer always waiting for us upon arrival. The entire experience felt like a true, fun-filled adventure. On the drive to Ait Ben Haddou, we enjoyed observing local life in the passing towns from our window, which was a fascinating cultural glimpse. Ait Ben Haddou itself is breathtaking; while the climb to the top is a bit challenging, the panoramic views are well worth the effort. On our return trip, our local guide took us off the beaten path, providing a fantastic opportunity to take some unique, non-touristy photos.

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Rabat to Chefchaouen

Morocco

The drive from Rabat to Chefchaouen was a journey that offered a unique glimpse into Moroccan life. Watching the transition between rural villages and bustling cities was a highlight; I particularly enjoyed spotting the salt mines, observing the intricate irrigation systems, and seeing the many storks' nests along the route. We also enjoyed a pleasant coffee break in a lovely area that offered some good opportunities for shopping.

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Our guided tour of Fes was both fascinating and intense. We felt incredibly lucky to have a guide, as we would have undoubtedly become lost in the labyrinthine alleys of the medina without one. I really appreciated that the experience felt authentic—rather than just a tourist attraction, it offered a genuine glimpse into a place where people live and work. The visits to the tannery, pottery factory, and madrasa were all highlights and provided such valuable insight into the local culture

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Having already toured the medina and souks in Fes, the Marrakech tour felt somewhat familiar in those areas. However, the experience was still unique thanks to the visit to the Jemaa el-Fnaa square and the Bahia Palace. Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable, and we thoroughly enjoyed his insightful commentary throughout the day On the next day we visited the Majorelle Garden which was wonderful, offering a refreshing and peaceful escape from the frantic energy of the medina. I highly recommend including this stop for anyone looking to balance the intensity of the city with a bit of tranquility.

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The overall expeience was excellent. Highlights were dinner with families, Marakesh tour with Moroccan history, sunset trip in desert, guided stops at the various points of interest, and generally the experience of interacting with the Moroccan people.

Our driver, Abdel, was over-the-top excellent, an 11 out of 10.

A few suggestions:
1. Although most stops were NOT aggressivey pushing sales of their products, a couple did...not comfortable.
2. A walk through the gardens at the "rug stop" was not particularly interesting and, in our case, the ground was muddy and uneven so quite messy and somewhat dangerous.
3. Acceptance of credit cards was sporadic. Thus, I would suggest advising clients to have sufficient amount of Morrocan cash for the week.
4. Because of the frequent tipping of guides and other service people, I would also suggest that clients have smaller denominations available.
5. The last Riad routinely shuts off the water overnight. Quite a surprise when you need to wake up to make an early flight.
6. Logistics for arriving at & leaving the desert camp could be fine-tuned...all aspects, who, what, when, & where. Communications with, and seemingly among, the staff at the desert camp was disjointed at best.

We can’t say enough good things about our trip to Morocco. We booked a week long tour with Kimkim visiting Fes, the Sahara and Marrakech. I don’t usually use tour agencies but I was glad I did. Both for the inside tips on what to do and where to go, but also it made it so much easier getting around Morocco. We worked with Nihad over the course of several months getting everything arranged. It was nice because she was so responsive to our requests and tried to make the trip exactly what we wanted. Once there the trip went smoothly. Rachid, our private driver for the week, was amazing. He was always dependable and just fun to be around. Also, whenever we wanted to do anything a little off the schedule - he always accommodated. He even bought a birthday cake for my wife and somehow got it out to our camp in the desert. We will definitely use them in the future!

Our trip to Morocco was phenomenal! Kimkim planned our flawless, well organized 10 day adventure. All of the guides, sites, Riads, and Kasbah’ss were beautiful and well coordinated. Our guide, Abdelhadi was fabulous. He was personable, thoughtful, knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. He made our trip memorable. From start to finish he provided us with important facts about Morocco. He truly wanted us to know everything about his beautiful country. Anyone who is lucky enough to get Abdelhadi as their guide is very fortunate. We would give him 10 stars on a 5 star rating.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

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

Morocco

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Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

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Rabat to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes

Morocco

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Driving Tour of Casablanca

Casablanca

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Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

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Khawla was informative and funny. We learned a lot. I highly recommend her.

Hotel Review

Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

Authenticity & Character

Ibrihim was generous and kind, and with a good sense of humor

Location

Close to the sea. We had a very enjoyable walk on our own in the morning before the tour.

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Ibrihim

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

I feel we saw some of the highlights of fes and a remarkable walking tour of the medina.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ahmed and the local guide were excellent.

Transport

Always there. Ahmed is a very good driver, and was always very thoughtful

From the planning segment with Sharon to the drop off to the airport Kim Kim was fabulous! They provided personalized attention to our small group tour of 3 and were able to accommodate all of our requests. Our tour manager Abdelhadi was available at all times to book restaurants, drive to specialized tours and was so friendly and personable he became like family at the end. We were only there 4 full days but packed a lot in thanks to Kim Kim Travel. Couldn’t recommend the and higher. 10 Stars from us!!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Nesma Suites & SPA

Medina, Marrakech

Traditional Riad in the heart of the old city (Jewish quarter) with beautiful gardens and tastefully appointed. . Great location and personable staff. Lovely breakfast provided daily.

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Everything

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Very accessible to souks and restaurants

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They were ALL so pleasant and helpful

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The Original Camp

Traditional tent cabins were spacious and accommodating. They had a lovely pool, bar and night time show that was amazing!! Breakfast was the best we had in Marrakech! The camel ride to watch the sunset is a Must do!

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Proximity to city but felt like you were out in the desert!

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Activity Reviews

Day Excursion to Ourika Valley

Morocco

The tour of Berber village and home was very special to get a glimpse of their culture. Lunch on the river was a treat!

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Camel Trek to Desert Camp

Agafay

The sunset Camel ride was amazing and the dinner with the show was very entertaining. The man that did the fire show was incredible!!

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Breakfast!

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Afternoon Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Marrakech and made the tour entertaining!

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We recently returned from an unforgettable two-week journey through Morocco with Morocco Immersions, and we came home with so many wonderful memories.
Nihad worked with us to create an itinerary that allowed us to experience so many different sides of Morocco—from Rabat and Fes to the Sahara Desert, the Dades Valley, Marrakech and Essaouira. We really appreciated the ability to personalize our trip and make adjustments so that the itinerary reflected what was most important to us.
A very special thank you goes to our driver, Rachid, who was with us throughout our journey. After spending nearly two weeks traveling together, Rachid became much more than simply our driver. He was kind, patient, dependable and always looking out for us. There were some very long driving days, yet he always made us feel comfortable and safe and never made us feel rushed. He answered our many questions, helped us along the way and shared pieces of everyday Moroccan life that we would never have experienced traveling on our own.
Some of our favorite memories happened along those drives—the changing landscapes, seeing the monkeys in the cedar forest, little stops along the way, conversations and even the music in the car. Those moments became part of the experience itself.
And what an experience it was! Walking through beautiful Fes, riding camels across the Sahara at sunset and spending the night in the desert, traveling through the mountains and valleys, cooking and sharing a meal with a local family, experiencing the energy of Marrakech, and ending our journey by the ocean in Essaouira. Morocco gave us so many moments we will never forget.
What we appreciated most was that this trip allowed us to experience more than just the sights. We learned about Morocco's history and culture, met wonderful people and had opportunities to experience everyday life and traditions along the way.
Thank you, Nihad, for putting together such a memorable journey, and a very heartfelt thank you to Rachid for taking such good care of us from beginning to end. Saying goodbye after traveling together for nearly two weeks was bittersweet.
Morocco is a beautiful and fascinating country, and we are very grateful to Morocco Immersions for helping us experience it. We returned home with wonderful stories, beautiful memories and a much deeper appreciation for Morocco and its people.

Hotel Reviews

DAR AL MIRAAJ

Rabat

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Palais Faraj Suites & Spa

Fès

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I’m

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Merzouga Dunes

Merzouga

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Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

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Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura

Marrakech

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Activity Reviews

Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

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Day Excursion to Essaouira

Morocco

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Morning Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

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Food

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Rabat to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

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Fes to Merzouga via Azrou and Midelt

Morocco

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Exploration of the Desert Region

Merzouga

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Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

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Absolutely one of the best trips I've taken. I found MITA via KimKim and from the first contact I was treated as a valued old friend. I worked with Sharon directly to create a robust tour that was a combo mix of budget friendly and luxury with a private guide, and she delivered above and beyond.
Our tour began in Casablanca where we were met by our driver Rachid, who would become our best buddy, ever so kind and helpful and always at the ready to take us on to our next adventure.
Over the next 10 days we stayed in Rabat, Fez, Merzouga (Sahara desert), Valley of the Roses and ending in Marakesh. Each city/town had it's own unique flavor and Sharon chose the best local guides for each area. We walked long distances of antiquities, local markets, wandered in the desert at sunset and learning in depth history and the colorful culture of Morocco. What I most appreciated was the hotel/riads that we stayed in, right in the heart of the medinas, that at first was perplexing until I found my rythym of navigation. Each riad was special, the rooms spacious and well apointed and the staff hospitiable When I was lost a few times, I never felt unsafe at any time. Our stay in Valley of the Roses included a lunch at a personal friends home, where we cooked together and dined, spending the afternoon talking about our different cultures, what dreams each of us had, and our commonalities...young Ikram, a lovely young girl worked double duty translating and helped in getting us dressed in tradtional muslim attire, very fun to feel this age old tradition amongst women. This day was special beyond, the family was absolutely delightful.
I really appreciated knowing each day what to expect as our driver Rachid took full ownership of coordinating all of our guides and meeting points. One day there was a slight hotel issue and immediately he, Sharon and Abdou jumped in to remedy in a heartbeat.
Morocco is truly the heartbeat of civilization and learning the culture in the tour MITA created was tremendous. I cannot stress enough how impressed I was to feel so taken care of, my needs and desires met with 'can do' service.
If you're looking to travel to Morocco, this company is hands down, the best.

This is my second trip using KimKIm, and I will do so again...the vetting of numerous tour operators is challenging and they strive to deliver, and do, the best experienced travel professionals with in depth knowledge of each area of the globe.

Date of experience: May 2026

Sharon put together the perfect itinerary for us. After that, it was smooth sailing. Ahmed, our lovely driver, met us at the Casablanca airport as planned, and it was game on from there. I can't remember exactly the names of all the people we interacted with, but every one of them was amazing!!!

Our guide in Casablanca was so nice to us, very knowledgeable, and gave us a great tour. Then off to Rabat, where again our guide was super sweet and knowledgeable, and the tour was great.

Sayeed is the best as he took us all through the various parts of Fez allowing us to experience the old city and its neighborhoods and Souqs, the pottery coop, the tannery, and many, many other fascinating structures. Everything about our time in Fez was wonderful, and it is our family's favorite city to explore. Plus, since we are a family who like cats, it was heartening to watch Sayeed interact with and feed many of the cats on our tours - they love him too!

Ikram - what's to say about the most beautiful person we had the opportunity to spend time with. She is my daughter Megan's "twin flame" and they continue to chat. Ikram and her entire family were the sweetest and most welcoming ever ... who does that? Well, they do. We love them! We don't remember the name of the young woman who gave us a tour of the ruins, but she was so kind, and we loved that she was trying so hard to learn English.

Abdul was so very kind in giving us a tour of the 'Valley' - and how he remembers the most intricate details of the area's history is far beyond us, but we so very appreciate his passion for the history, the land and the people. Hakeem, our Marrakesh guide, was also super knowledgeable, and we loved the tour. He also connected the dots on how everyone is related which was both fascinating and helpful to better understand the people and culture of Morocco.

The family consensus of our top memories are the Sahara (riding camels, atv's, glamping, sunrise/sunset), the Valley of Roses with Ikrams family (the experience with Ikram was such a genuine experience with Moroccan culture and hospitality), and the souqs in Marrakech - they were definitely fun to explore.

However, none of that compares to Ahmed ... he is a very kind, smart, compassionate person who did everything he could to make us feel comfortable, safe and welcome. We very much appreciated his driving skills since we weren't exactly prepared for the drivers of Morocco (much crazier than those in the States!). And because of his deep love for his family and his Valley, we feel a close bond to him , his family and the Valley as well. We hope so much that Ahmed fulfils his dream of visiting the United States someday, and we hope even more that he takes the time to visit us in Cincinnati.

A big thanks to everyone who helped make our dream vacation the most heartwarming, educational, eye-opening and fantastic journey ever.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Kalaa

Rabat

Breakfasts .... oh my!!!

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Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

Best staff by far. Very welcoming and accommodating.

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I was allowed to stand in the kitchen and watch breakfast being prepared. It was wonderful.

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Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

I half expected to see something from my Boy Scouting days, but boy was I blown away at these accommodations. I'd never heard the term 'glamping' before ... now I understand.

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Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

Just when you think the hotels can't get any better, you stay here and are treated by the kindest people. The garden area was beautifully kept, the breakfasts were so yummy, and the rooms were spacious and clean.

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Riad Nesma Suites & SPA

Medina, Marrakech

This was an outstanding hotel for us to end our trip. Its location is perfect for exploring Marrakesh.

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Activity Reviews

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

Morocco

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Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat

Morocco

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Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

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Rabat to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

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ATV Quad Tour of the Desert

Merzouga

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Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

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Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

The lunch was perhaps some of the best food we had. I'd like to think my family contributed a lot to that, but all the accolades go to the professionals who made the lunch incredibly special.

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My friend and I had an amazing eight day Moroccan Road Trip which was. planned by Kimkim. The success of our trip was definitely due to our Moroccan Immersion driver Ayoub. I can't begin to praise him enough. This young man spoke English like a Native speaker,. He was a consummate driver, provided us a better and realistic picture of life in Modern day Morocco as well as his daily kindnesses and his commitment to keeping us safe and on time. Our tour begin in Rabat where we met our favorite guide Hassania, who provided an excellent framework for the next week in terms of understanding the life of the Mortocan current King Hassan II, the role of Islam in the Morocco life, and the tradition of mosques in Morocco. Our favorite Riad was the elegant Riad Dar Chrifa in Rabat. The staff Omar and Papa at this Riad were incredibly friendly and helpful, and took care of Gray, the African gray parrot living there. Our favorite day was our road trip from Fez to Merzouga, including driving through the mountains, encountering the monkeys, the camel ride to Sahara Stars, and our lodging at this elegant glamping camp. Finally, one of my other favorite was our cooking lesson with Darr Salem in Maraskesh which involved going to market to buy the local ingredients for our meal, then my role as a sous chef and finally sitting down to have the yummy lunch in the home of our teacher!

Hotel Reviews

Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

We loved the Sahara Stars Luxury Camp in Merzouga. It was such a unique and wonderful experience staying in the desert. This place was definitely one of the highlights of our trip.

Riad La Croix Berbère

Marrakech

Our stay at Riad La Croix Berbère in Marrakech was a bit disappointing. We were placed on the third floor, which was quite challenging after long days of walking around the city. The room was next to a common area, making it noisy, and the bathroom was quite primitive, with leaks and even a hole in the wall.

Riad Dar Chrifa

Rabat

Authenticity & Character

The main common area is very elegant and sparkly. The rooms are comfortable, and tastefully appointed.

Location

Five minute walk out of the souk to the main road which was well signed posted

Staff

Both Omar and Papa helped us a lot! Loved Gray, the African gray parrot living in the main room, who charms everyone'

Cleanliness & Comfort

In comparison to other places we stayed thus pushing maintained a high quality of cleanliness.

Activity Review

Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

The private cooking class with a souk tour was fantastic. The host was welcoming, and it was a joy to meet her daughters who spoke English and added to the charm of the experience. Highly recommend this activity!