Original Travels Co

The trip was phenomenal. We hit all of the most amazing sites in a short amount of time and had very helpful guides throughout the way.

Highlights:
- Food tour in Marrakesh with Lehsson our guide. We thought it would be a bit repetitive after 10 days in Morocco but he took us to eat a lot of local street food which we had not had time to try before.
- Tour in Fez was also very nice with Sherif. He was both informative and very knowledgeable of the Medina being able to help guide us through the small streets.
- Chefchaeoun is absolutely gorgeous and our guide was also very nice, Abdullah.
- We absolutely loved our stay in Merzouga on the desert and wish we had had more time

We felt that at times the alotted time in the itinerary did not match with the travel time. The roads are very windy and the speed limits are very low so, one constructive feedback would be to consider a lot longer time on the road and maybe earlier pick ups especially between Casablanca > Blue City, Fez > Merzouga and Merzouga > Boulmane Dades

Hotel Reviews

Taj Chefchoaune Luxury Hotel and Spa

Chefchaoun

Great, spacious, beautiful view

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Semlalia

Fès

Very nice and very authentic experience.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Absolutely amazing glamping experience. Wish we had stayed longer

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

The dinner was absolutely amazing here and hospitality was very nice. Not a lot to do in the region, but a great stop between Merzouga and Marrakesh. Important to let travellers know that they do not accept card to pay for the meal.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

Amazing hotel. Complimentary wine was just the right cherry on top!

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Chefchaoeun

Chefchaouen

Nice walk around, however we had to start very early and the tour was even stopped 30 min before the end of the alotted time becuase we had to factor in drive to Volubilis. Here is where we though maybe it could have been better organized by the local agency.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide

Morocco

Because of time we were not able to do a lot of this. This comes in as a feedback to allot time better.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Beautiful place. Worth stopping just for this.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Casablanca to the Blue City With a Stop in Rabat

Morocco

Rabat was a definitely nice stop. We had to pay for our entrance to Chellah which was not clear in the itinerary. Which I found confusing. But other than that very nice. However, it is important ot factor in the time to drive to Chefchaoeun since we got in very late.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Morocco was a beautiful country, made extra special by our driver Maysar! He was professional, punctual, polite and just a joy to spend a week with! Everything went according to itinerary. Riding camels in the desert was a definite highlight, but we loved Chefchaouen, Fez, and Marrakesh! Said was helpful when one activity was cancelled due to weather, and was able to help substitute another activity in the trip. Overall would recommend!

The trip planning was pretty easy with KimKim. We had a great time exploring the highlights of Morocco.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Kalaa

Rabat

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Andalla Spa

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Semlalia

Fès

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

not enough staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Casablanca Airport to Rabat via Casablanca City: From Economic Capital to Royal Seat

Morocco

Or driver Tayeb was great. He made everything seamless and had great tips throughout the trip.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

This was our first trip to Morocco and our first time booking through Kimkim, and the experience exceeded our expectations from start to finish.

Planning with Mohamed was straightforward and pleasant, very much in line with the strong reviews we had read. We chose an itinerary covering Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, the Agafay desert, and Marrakech, and he was happy to accommodate a few thoughtful modifications to better suit our group.

As the trip approached, Said took over the local coordination and handled bookings on the ground. Once we arrived, there were a couple of last-minute changes involving guides and an activity venue—things that could have been stressful—but Said and Karim handled everything seamlessly. The replacements they arranged were excellent, and we couldn’t have been happier with how smoothly it all worked out.

We traveled as a private group of two families, with a dedicated car and driver, which made a huge difference in comfort and flexibility.

Each stop on the itinerary had its own unique charm:
• Casablanca offered a sense of nostalgia (especially for fans of the movie) and the stunning Hassan II Mosque by the sea.
• Rabat was a highlight—we adjusted our schedule to spend more time there, and it was absolutely worth it. It’s rich in history yet also relaxed and coastal, making it ideal for a mixed group. Chellah, with its storks nesting nearby, was especially memorable.
• Fes stood out for its atmosphere—the orange blossom–scented courtyard at Palais Amani, and the maze of narrow streets in the medina. We also visited Mosaique et Poterie de Fes, where live demonstrations showcased truly impressive craftsmanship in traditional pottery and mosaic work. It was fascinating to see the level of skill involved. That said, the sales pitch can be quite aggressive and persistent, so it’s worth being prepared for that. As elsewhere, once we made it clear we weren’t looking to purchase, things remained respectful.
• Agafay Desert (Inara Camp) was a true highlight. The setting—with views of the Atlas Mountains—combined with sunset, dinner, performances, and a camel ride made for a magical experience. We genuinely wished we had stayed an extra night.
• Marrakech was vibrant, beautiful, and full of life. We had heard mixed advice beforehand—some suggesting skipping Casablanca and going straight to Marrakech—and now we understand why. The city is rich in history yet full of energy, with welcoming neighborhoods and lively night markets. Our cooking class at MonRiad was intimate and authentic, led by two young chefs with less showmanship but 100% sincerity. Even after multiple visits to spice markets, we found ourselves enjoying them more each time. Another highlight was a traditional hammam and spa experience at Les Bains de l’Alhambra—it somehow took away all the muscle soreness, dead skin, and lingering travel fatigue in one go 🙂

Overall, the trip felt thoughtfully designed, well-paced, and very well supported on the ground. We appreciated the flexibility, responsiveness, and the sense that we were in good hands throughout.

We were incredibly fortunate to have Karim as our driver throughout the trip.

He drove a brand new 7-passenger Renault SUV, which made long travel days comfortable and relaxed. More importantly, Karim is an excellent driver—steady, safe, and professional, which really matters on some of Morocco’s longer routes.

Beyond that, he was knowledgeable, reliable, and genuinely pleasant to be around. His personality struck just the right balance—friendly and helpful, yet calm and unobtrusive. Traveling with him made the entire experience feel easy and enjoyable.

We couldn’t have asked for a better driver and would highly recommend him to anyone planning a similar trip.

We had a fantastic 17 day trip to Morocco organized by Kim Kim.

First and formost, the trip was made special by the great driver we had with us throughout the entire trip. Tayeb was a delight to be with and informed us along the many long drives of the history and culture of Morocco. He also let us know about his family and his Berber heritage. We also got to meet his wife and 18 month old child which was a special treat. he went above and beyond to create a seamless trip that was both structured and flexible as our needs dictated.

Casablanca

Casablanca was a good starting off point to familiarize ourselves with the country and get our travel legs under us. We love our hotel Le Doge and enjoy our visit to the Hassan II Mosque.

Rabat

We had a short visit Rabat and were taken by the contrast of old and new. We had a great tour of the Chella ruins and saw Mausoleum of Mohammed V.

Tangiers

Who are we spent a lovely night in Tanger at the Villa Mavrouka where the service was lovely and the location could not be beat. We had dinner at the hotel by the fire and were welcomed with a lovely welcome cocktail. The next day we had a tour of the city with our guide Mustafa who was quite the character. He took us on a great tour of the Medina with a special stop at the Jewish cemetery, where the caretaker was his friend. Tayeb then took us on a beautiful drive of where the Atlantic and the Mediterranean meat and took us to see the very cool Hercules caves.

Chefchaouen

Wow. What picturesque city. We enjoyed our time wandering the street with our guide Abdul See the sunset we visited the Spanish mask to see the sunset took lots of pictures of blue things.

Fes

After an amazing stop at Volubilis to see the ruins, we drove with Tayeb onto Fes.

Our hotel Riad Fez was amazing. The interior decoration and our room were very memorable. The next day we took a walking tour with our guide Mohammad. The tour was amazing and took us from the royal Palace into the Jewish Quarter and a tour of the labyrinth of the Mellah, which included stops at the mosaic workshop, the ancient tannery the carpet coooeeative the Weavers.

Merzouga

After our long drive from Fes, which included stops to visit with the monkeys in the cedar forest we arrived in the desert and had a once in a lifetime experience, writing the dromedaries ( not camels) for a sunset ride to the Tiziri luxury camp. The vibe was great and we met some very interesting people along the way which enhance our experience.

The next day, our guy took us on a tour of the Black Desert and the nomad camp, which were a fascinating inside into the culture of the nomad Barbers. We also got to hear the Gnaoua music. Finally the best for me we rode the dunes on quad ATVs, which was an exhilarating experience.

Ourrzazate

On our scenic drive the next day we got to visit a beautiful gorge and the land of 1000 Kasbahs. We arrived in Ouarzazate. Our hotel, the palace was huge and reminded us a little bit of a Las Vegas hotel.

The next morning, Tayeb had arranged for us to have a guided tour of the ancient Jewish area of the town, and we were given a private tour of a synagogue museum by a man of Berber Jewish Heritage.

Imlil

On our way to our next stop, we stopped at Ait Benhaddou. It was like stepping into a movie and that’s because so many movies have been filmed there. It was quite amazing to see the architecture.

On this day we had was was probably the dining highlight of our trip stopping in a very small village Butcher who carved lamb chops off of the lamb and then grill them over the coals. We were taught by Tayeb had to eat them with the cumin and the salt. Unforgettable.

With a drove to Toubkal national Park in the Atlas Mountains, where we got to follow mule who carried our luggage up the hill to our hotel.

Since the power went out, we had a beautiful candle at dinner at the hotel, Kasbah de Toubkal. The views were spectacular, including in the next day when we took a hike through the mountains with our guide in Mohammed, and also paid a visit to his brother‘s family, where a wonderful lunch served by the Berber locals.

Marrakech

As we were on our way to transfer Marrakesh, we were met by Tayeb and his family in their and their traditional djellebas marking Eid, the end of Ramadan

We arrived at the spectacular hotel La Mamounia. How very grand and gracious. Special mention must be made of the amazing breakfasts.

The next morning, we did a walking tour of the Medina with our great guide Said, who gave us much inside into the Bahia, Palace and Islamic culture as well as the Jewish heritage of Marrakesh.

We visited the spectacular Majorelle gardens and took many more pictures of blue things

Essouaria

On our way Essouaria we stopped to look at the Arg G.a tree forest but alas did not see any goats trees but we did buy a lot of argon oil products at the cooperative.

We checked into the beautiful hotel Heure Bleue Palais and we met by the owner of the bike rental store who walked us through town to his shop where we were able to rent bikes and ride along the coast past the Jimi Hendrix village, and into the dunes. We had a tour the next morning with our guide we heard much about the Portuguese history, the Barber Jewish legacy and other aspects of this really cool city. Tab took us to the fish market and then to a restaurant where they grilled our seven types of fish where we ate on the rooftop overlooking the Medina. Since Ramadan was over, Talia was able to join us for a wonderful lunch.

We traveled back to Marrakech for one last afternoon and ended our trip with a fascinating food tour by our guide Abdul where we were surprised by an unexpected thunderstorm. We were able to try some treats we had not had had on our whirlwind tour of Morocco, which was a perfect way to end the trip.

Hotel Reviews

Hôtel & Spa Le Doge

Casablanca

This was a lovely hotel where we completely enjoyed our Lempika suite. There was a lovely breakfast on the roof.

Authenticity & Character

Each room has his own individual character from Art Deco influence.

Location

Staff

We’ve thought the front desk staff were particularly good.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Villa Mabrouka

Tangier

We were greeted with a welcome cocktail while we relaxed overlooking the water and the beautiful ground. Our room was a lovely standalone cottage. We had a lovely dinner in the dining room where the service was probably the best service we had at a restaurant in the trip.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful location, beautiful grounds, beautiful staff.

Location

Beautiful location up on the hill overlooking the Mediterranean. Wow.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Fes - Relais & Châteaux

Fes

This was an amazing hotel experience. The public areas were beautiful, the restaurant area overlooking the pool was magnificent and our room suite was large and spectacular.

Authenticity & Character

For our greeting to the time we left this was an authentic Moroccan experience and positively luxurious in all aspects.

Location

Great location right in the middle of the Medina. A bit of a challenge to find on your own, but luckily we didn’t have to do that.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

We found this hotel to be good, not great. Probably the best you’re going to do in the city, but not up to some of the other places we stayed.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Good

Staff

The staff at this hotel was just OK. We never got maid service

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

La Mamounia

Marrakech

It was wonderful to stay at this historical and grand Hotel. The public areas were beautiful and our room was lovely overlooking at the garden. Everything felt gracious and generous from the way the water was poured for us to the complementary flip-flops to take home. Special man must be made of the spectacular breakfast buffet, which felt like we were dining at a breakfast in Paris.

Authenticity & Character

Location

The location was great and that we were able to have a nice walk from the hotel into the main area of Medina, which we did several times during our stay.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

We were treated like the royalties in the celebrities that have a state there in the past what a great stay

Le Berbere Palace

Ouarzazate

This hotel was a little bit too large for our particular taste. The reception when we arrived was a little bit Kurt because they seemed to have just taken care of a big group and didn’t seem interested in just the two of us. We tried to have a drink in the bar and were somewhat ignored so we finally left. Our dinner in the Italian restaurant was awkward at best. Not our best hotel experience in the trip.

Authenticity & Character

When we walked in, we felt a bit like we were in a Las Vegas hotel, pretending to be Moroccan. Not our vibe.

Location

Staff

Both perception and in the restaurant, the staff is not very helpful helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Kasbah du Toubkal

lmlil

Really cool hotel, so unique in its location and its authenticity. It was unfortunate that we had a power outage the afternoon and evening of our day, but we ended up having a lovely candle at dinner and talked to some lovely people from England.

Authenticity & Character

Location

On a top of the hill with a spectacular view of the valley below and the mountains above

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Heure Bleue Palais - Relais & Châteaux

Essaouira

A charming and lovely hotel in a charming and lovely town. We loved our room overlooking the courtyard, which had all of the amenities and was beautifully appointed.

Authenticity & Character

It felt like a perfect blend of coastal, French, and Moroccan.

Location

Right at the beginning of the Medina and it made everything very walkable.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide

Morocco

It was not a ton to do in Casablanca. We went to a Jewish museum and to lunch.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

This is as good as any place to cover it but first and foremost the trip was made special by the great driver we had with us throughout the entire trip. Tayeb was a delight to be with and informed us along the many long drives of the history and culture of Morocco. He also let us know about his family and his Berber heritage. We also got to meet his wife and 18 month old child which was a special treat. he went above and beyond to create a seamless trip that was both structured and flexible as our needs dictated.

Transport

Visit the Hassan II Mosque & Museum of Moroccan Judaism

Casablanca

A very interesting experience to tour this mosque and hear about all of the modern technological innovations that enhance the experience. We were with a big group, so our guide did the best we could do to communicate with us.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guided Tour of Tangier

Morocco

we had a tour of the city with our guide Mustafa who was quite the character. He took us on a great tour of the Medina with a special stop at the Jewish cemetery, where the caretaker was his friend.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Tour of Chefchaoeun

Chefchaouen

We enjoyed our time wandering the street with our guide Abdul See the sunset we visited the Spanish mask to see the sunset took lots of pictures of blue things.

A Drive from Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

We really enjoyed our tour of the ruins with a local guide.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Fez: Exploring the Ancient Medina and Jewish Mellah

Fes

We took a walking tour with our guide Mohammad. The tour was amazing and took us from the royal Palace into the Jewish Quarter and a tour of the labyrinth of the Mellah, which included stops at the mosaic workshop, the ancient tannery the carpet coooeeative the Weavers

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Fes to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Midelt & Erfoud

Morocco

We had a long drive this day on our way from F.S.. We stopped along the way at the plates. He called little Switzerland and stop the play and feed and be harassed by the monkeys in the cedar forest. When we arrive in the debt, we got a once in a lifetime experience of writing the dromedaries on a sunset ride on the dunes, quite spectacular.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures

Merzouga

Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi (Free of Charge)

Merzouga

We did not get to do the sand boarding as it was not really offered to us.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

A Private Transfer from Merzouga to Ouarzazate

Morocco

On our scenic drive the next day we got to visit a beautiful gorge and the land of 1000 Kasbahs. We had a guided tour of the ancient Jewish area of the town, and we were given a private tour of a synagogue museum by a man of Berber Jewish Heritage

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

We did a walking tour of the Medina with our great guide Said, who gave us much inside into the Bahia, Palace and Islamic culture as well as the Jewish heritage of Marrakesh.

ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga

Merzouga

This was a very cool experience. We really enjoyed seeing the dunes from a different speed and a different perspective.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Immerse Yourself in Authentic Berber Life

Morocco

we took a hike through the mountains with our guide in Mohammed, and also paid a visit to his brother‘s family, where a wonderful lunch served by the Berber locals.

Visit Majorelle Gardens

Morocco

What is spectacular experience the colors and the gardens were so unique and beautiful.

Guided Tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

We had a tour with our guide we heard much about the Portuguese history, the Barber Jewish legacy and other aspects of this really cool city. Our guide Tayeb took us to the fish market and then to a restaurant where they grilled our seven types of fish where we ate on the rooftop overlooking the Medina. Since Ramadan was over, Tayeb was able to join us for a wonderful lunch.

Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

We traveled back to Marrakech for one last afternoon and ended our trip with a fascinating food tour by our guide Abdul where we were surprised by an unexpected thunderstorm. We were able to try some treats we had not had had on our whirlwind tour of Morocco, which was a perfect way to end the trip.

Omar, our driver, was incredible. He was warm, kind, and professional -- he kept us safe, fed, and laughing the entire time! He was knowledgeable about every place we went to, and so kindly shared his culture with us. We couldn't imagine being there without him. Will 100% recommend him and Original Travels to all of our friends in the states!

This was our first time in Morocco and we loved it! The tour agency did an excellent job picking out the itinerary and Riad hotels. Our favorite Riads were in Chefchauen, Fes, and Marrakech. They really stood out in quality and service! We had a great driver Ilyace who spoke perfect English and was so helpful! Besides driving us, he did little extras, like finding us the safest ATM bank machines and even found a local laundry service. He always kept in touch with us as to when and where he would drop us off and pick us up. It was a very relaxing trip and the we saw the highlights of Morocco in 14 days. All of the optional tours were also wonderful! We loved the Hammans and the cooking class in Marrakesh. Maison D'Arabe did a great job!! Hiking to the Falls in Imlil and Ourika Falls was also fun! Morocco is a beautiful country with such a diverse landscape. The people are so friendly and we felt very welcomed.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

We only stayed one night here. We loved the decor but we weren't happy with the restaurant they recommended. Since it was our first night, we wished we could had advance reservations at the hotel restaurant. We were tired after a long flight and it would have been nice to have been able to eat there.

Authenticity & Character

The Riad was a bit dark. However we only spent one night there.

Location

Again, we only spent one night. The decor was very authentic.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Jnane Imlil

Imlil, Asni Marrakech

Beautiful decor. It was a bit out of the way to get to. However, Lucy the mule was a great help. The dinner was excellent and I'm glad we could eat at the hotel because I didn't want to go out to eat since it was not an easy place to walk around at night.

Authenticity & Character

Location

I wish it wasn't so difficult to get to. However it was in a beautiful setting. Our room faced a small waterfall.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Yes We Camp

Marrakech

We only stayed one night. There weren't a lot of tourists. It was almost empty. It rained hard the first night, so we didn't do the camel ride. Unless you did the 4 wheel ATV or camel ride, there wasn't much to do. It was a beautiful setting but again there wasn't much to do there.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

We didn't have much hot water. The hot water in the shower only lasted about 5 minutes then it went cold.

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

This was a beautiful Riad. The Riad gave us the top floor where we had a wonderful view of the city. The staff was very nice and made reservations for us. I had my first Hamman at the Riad.

Location

We loved the decor and that it was quiet and relaxing.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Fes

This was the most beautiful Riad on our trip! The service was excellent! The rooms were spacious and beautiful! The staff was wonderful.

Authenticity & Character

Location

I loved the decor. Beautiful color. It was easy to find.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

It was ok. It could have been any hotel in the States. Again we only stayed one night so it was fine for one night. It did have a nice breakfast buffet.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

The staff wasn't very friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Le Pèlerin

Marrakech

It's a nice, small intimate Riad. Beautiful decor. Wonderful staff. We stayed there for a total of 4 nights so we had the chance to get to know the staff. There was only 3 men that we met. They were very friendly and helpful.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

They were short staffed, so one of the times we stayed, they weren't able to help us with our luggage. That was the only negative. The one person at the front had to do everything, greet guests, serve breakfast and also be the porter. Perhaps they should hire a porter when the hotel is busy.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were all clean and very comfortable. We enjoyed the breakfast and they even gave us a key when we went out in the evening.

Riad Mimouna

Essaouira

The staff was wonderful; however there wasn't in room safe so we kept our passports at the front desk. The breakfast was wonderful and Essaouira is beautiful and a relaxing place for 3 nights. I found the rooms to be a bit dark.

Authenticity & Character

Location

The Medinas are like a maze. It's a bit difficult at first to get around; especially when it is crowded.

Staff

The staff were friendly and very helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

It was a wonderful tour and we learned so much about the Romans in Morocco,. It is well worth visiting.

Quality of Experience

We loved the cooking school in Marrakesh and the Hamman experience. I wouldn't recommend the Hamman in Marrakesh. It was too crowded and so busy. We loved the Hamman in Essaouria. It was called the Dar L'Oussia spa and hotel. That one was the best. If you have a small group, I would recommend a private Hamman at a hotel. It's just more relaxing and quiet. The one in Marrakesh was very touristy!! When your guest are preparing their trip, I would warn them about Ramadan. Driving long distances during Ramadan isn't too easy as well as finding shops and gas stations open in the smaller, rural areas.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our drive Ilyace was wonderful. Spoke great English, no accent. We had a great local guide in Fes. All of the local guides were great!

Transport

Wonderful, comfortable SUV . It was just my husband and I. However the driver was great and stopped when we needed to. It was a bit difficult during Ramadan to find a service station open.

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

We had a wonderful guide. He was young and had a great sense of humor.

Quality of Experience

The people in Morocco are very friendly. We felt safe and didn't feel threatened by pick pockets. However we were always careful. What I disliked the most were the mopeds and motorcycles in the Medinas. They were loud and obnoxious always honking at the pedestrians. I wish they would ban them in the Medinas.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The car was clean and comfortable and we had an excellent driver.

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Dine with a Local Family

Morocco

The family that hosted us were wonderful. The son, our host spoke very good English. The food was delicious and very authentic. They took time explaining the food and the customs in a typical Berber family. It was a great experience!!

Quality of Experience

Transport

Visit Majorelle Gardens

Morocco

Beautiful gardens. I'm glad we went toward the end of the day. It was very crowded.

Quality of Experience

Three Hour Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe

Marrakesh

The restaurant staff did a great job! We loved the set up and equipment. They did great job explaining Moroccan cooking and ingredients.

Quality of Experience

A Relaxing Hammam Experience: The Art of Moroccan Wellness

Morocco

It was a great experience; however it was so touristy. I could see they appealed to the mass tourists groups.

Quality of Experience

Guided Mule Trek in Toubkal National Park

Morocco

Mostly walked up to the Falls and rode the Mule down.

Quality of Experience

Transport

We loved Lucy our mule. She was very sweet.

Guided Tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

We love Essaouira and visiting the Jewish synagogue was fascinating. I didn't know that Morocco had a large Jewish community.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nice guide! He was very informative

Original Travels (Hamza and Said) made the booking of and in-country experience incredibly easy and enjoyable for our trip to Morocco. Everyone was so polite and cared for our comfort every step of the way. We had a few local guides throughout our 9 day trip that were very knowledgeable, polite, and showed us places we would not have found on our own. Our accomodations were excellent everywhere we went. But best of all was our driver Tayeb who immediately became part of our journey. He was certainly professional and made sure our transfers were comfortable and the experience we wanted, but he enriched the adventure with great conversations, sharing so much knowledge about Morocco both historical and present, and we left feeling like he was a close friend.we highly recommend asking for Tayeb if you travel to Morocco!!