Original Travels

We had the most amazing time exploring Morocco with our guide (now someone we consider our friend and brother) Faysal! Not only is he so incredibly knowledgeable, but he is one of the warmest, kindest people we have ever met. He connected with every member of our family, and even arranged a special birthday dinner for one of the members of our group—with the band singing happy birthday and waitstaff bringing a cake with sparklers.☺️ We cannot say enough good things about Faysal, truly. ... read more

We had the most amazing time exploring Morocco with our guide (now someone we consider our friend and brother) Faysal! Not only is he so incredibly knowledgeable, but he is one of the warmest, kindest people we have ever met. He connected with every member of our family, and even arranged a special birthday dinner for one of the members of our group—with the band singing happy birthday and waitstaff bringing a cake with sparklers.☺️ We cannot say enough good things about Faysal, truly.

Our city guides, Hafid, Hanan, and Navid (sorry if I spelled his name wrong) were also very knowledgeable and a pleasure to tour with.

Thank you, Original Travel, from the bottom of our hearts, in helping organize a trip of a lifetime in beautiful, magical Morocco. So appreciate how flexible you all were with some of the changes we requested before and during the tour. We will always have a special place in our hearts for Morocco and its people.

Abdel, Said with Original Travels we’re so on point with all our bookings and excursions. They assigned us Samir our driver and all around caretaker. He was the best part. Our family of 5 felt perfectly safe and comfortable in his care. We are fast paced travelers and wanted first class care and accommodations. We are also highly focused on activities on our trip. They delivered exceptionally. The company and Samir went above and beyond to make sure all details were taken care of. Everyone... read more

Abdel, Said with Original Travels we’re so on point with all our bookings and excursions. They assigned us Samir our driver and all around caretaker. He was the best part. Our family of 5 felt perfectly safe and comfortable in his care. We are fast paced travelers and wanted first class care and accommodations. We are also highly focused on activities on our trip. They delivered exceptionally. The company and Samir went above and beyond to make sure all details were taken care of. Everyone we dealt with from hotels to excursions were A++. We especially loved The Oberoi for our stay in Marrakech. Would highly recommend this company. Thank you Original Travel for making Morocco so memorable for our family and we will be recommending our friends who will be coming in the near future.
Tracy Nguyen DDS

Hotel Reviews

Desert Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouene

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The Oberoi Marrakech

Morocco

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Le Berbere Palace

Ouarzazate

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Hotel Sahrai

Fès

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Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca

Casablanca

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Activity Reviews

High Tea at the Royal Mansour Marrakech

Marrakech

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Sights & Colors of Marrakech: Guided Private Tour

Marrakech

Our tour guide was nice and extremely knowledgeable.

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Dinner at the Royal Mansour Marrakech

Marrakech

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Guided Visit to the Majorelle Gardens & Ives St Laurant Museum

Marrakech

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over Marrakech

Marrakech

The venue and our pilot were the best! We enjoyed this so much.

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Ouarzazate to Merzouga via Todra Gorge, Erfoud & Rissani

Morocco

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Sand-boarding in the dunes of Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

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Transfer from Merzouga to Fes via Ziz Valley, Midelt and the Middle Atlas

Morocco

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Fes to Chefchaouen via Meknes, Moulay Idriss & Volubilis

Morocco

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Chefchaouen to Casablanca via Tangier & Hercules Cave

Morocco

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Moroccan Desert ATV/Quad Adventure in Merzouga

Merzouga

We skipped this.

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Dinner at 'Dar Yacout' in Marrakech

Marrakech

They were closed and we didn’t go here.

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This was a trip of a life time. Morocco is a beautiful country and the people are friendly.

We could have not planned a better trip on our own, and we’re grateful for Original Travel and KimKim for an excellent itinerary. Over 12 days we visited many cities with nights in Casablanca, Chefchaouen via Rabat, Fes, Merzouga, Boumalne Dades, Marrakech, and Essaouira.

Our driver, Tarik took care of us the entire trip, and we never felt unsafe. And our booking manager, Said was very... read more

This was a trip of a life time. Morocco is a beautiful country and the people are friendly.

We could have not planned a better trip on our own, and we’re grateful for Original Travel and KimKim for an excellent itinerary. Over 12 days we visited many cities with nights in Casablanca, Chefchaouen via Rabat, Fes, Merzouga, Boumalne Dades, Marrakech, and Essaouira.

Our driver, Tarik took care of us the entire trip, and we never felt unsafe. And our booking manager, Said was very responsive to our needs and made immediate adjustments to ensure our comfort. Original travels exceeded my expectations.

The highlight of our trip was all our stays at Riads inside the old medinas, our overnight camping in the desert at Erg Chebbi, dune racing on ATVs, and the sunrise camel ride.

Our drive over the Atlas Mountains into Marrakech was memorable.

Pros
- Moroccan hospitality is top notch.
- Rich culture, architecture, and history.
- UNESCO world heritage sites
- Varying geography
- The King. Everyone loves the him.

Things to look out for
- The breakfasts in the Riads are all the same, carb heavy—breads, crepes, pastries, only eggs for protein, no meats, no variety. Hotels offer better breakfast variety.

- Request for vans with functioning seat belts in advance, if important to you. Be specific about the temperature you want at all points during the trip. Depending on when you visit Morocco during the summer, it’s very hot and heat can lead to exhaustion very quickly.

Hotel Reviews

Desert Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Camel ride at sunrise was a magic experience.

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Odyssee Center Hotel

Casablanca

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Location is the not the best.

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouene

Lovely riad, and the only one with a pool that was usable.

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Hotel Xaluca Dades

Boumalne

Beautiful hotel with unique decor. Great buffet style dining and a pleasant break from the same, boring Riad breakfasts we experienced. The hotel pool is great.

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Riad Salam Fes

Fes

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Riad Pachavana

Marrakech

Our worst stay in Morocco overall. It was only staffed by a single person. The accommodation was not to standard compared to other Riads. We had to get our room switched. There was a cockroach floating in the pool at the courtyard and the attendant could care less. Bees harassed us at breakfast everyday.

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Riad Perle D'Eau

Essaouira

Overlooks the ocean. Get an ocean view room and sleep with the windows open at night. Breakfast on roof deck.

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Activity Reviews

Transfer to Erg Chebbi via the Middle Atlas Mountains & Camel Ride

Morocco

Enjoyed the ATV sand dune and camel ride at sunrise.

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The SUV ride into the desert camp was very aggressive and I almost hurt myself in the back.

Traditional Hammam Experience

Marrakech

The women working at the Hammam weren’t very friendly and it was not a relaxing experience from that perspective.

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Guided Visit to the Majorelle Gardens & Ives St Laurant Museum

Marrakech

OMG. This is one of the most beautiful gardens I’ve visited anywhere. The variety of cactus and the setting of the YSL home is picturesque.

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Transfer to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge

Morocco

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Transfer to Marrakech via the Dades Valley, Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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Sights & Colors of Marrakech: Guided Private Tour

Marrakech

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Guided Sightseeing in Chefchaoeun

Chefchaouen

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Transfer to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

Beautiful views of the Hassan V mosque. Casablanca was our least favorite city.

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina

Fes

We enjoyed this visit overall. It just felt like we were being herded from one shop to the next, so we could get fleeced. To be clear, we were never forced into a purchase, but there are too many planned stops to buy things.

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Essaouira to Casablanca via Eljadida Coastal Route

Morocco

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Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis & Meknes

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Marrakech to Essaouira

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We loved Morocco… and KimKim made it the best it could be.

Ilyace was our guide: Extremely professional and truly catered to all of our needs. Whenever we needed something, he would punctually help us. (E.g. going to the pharmacy right away when one of us got slightly ill). Truly cared about us and felt like a good friend.

Our daily guides were amazing! Especially these individuals: Muhammad in Fes, Osama in Marrakech, and Amed in Merzouga Also Mohammed in The Dades Valley was the... read more

We loved Morocco… and KimKim made it the best it could be.

Ilyace was our guide: Extremely professional and truly catered to all of our needs. Whenever we needed something, he would punctually help us. (E.g. going to the pharmacy right away when one of us got slightly ill). Truly cared about us and felt like a good friend.

Our daily guides were amazing! Especially these individuals: Muhammad in Fes, Osama in Marrakech, and Amed in Merzouga Also Mohammed in The Dades Valley was the best. Very funny and really welcomed us into his house for an unforgettable lunch and time with his family.

The visits with the Berbers in two different locations was amazing. Really got to understand the culture and their seemingly difficult life.

Riads: All were extremely beautiful and in great locations with excellent services! The best way we could have experienced Morocco.

Morocco was a trip that I will truly never forget. I was in Morocco for 9 days with my boyfriend and Karim was our personal driver. Not only was he our driver, but he is also very knowledgeable with the rich history and culture of Morocco! Throughout our trip with Karim, he would explain to us interesting facts about Morocco and the Berber life which made this trip a truly unforgettable cultural experience.

Karim is extremely reliable, trustworthy, personable, communicative and also very... read more

Morocco was a trip that I will truly never forget. I was in Morocco for 9 days with my boyfriend and Karim was our personal driver. Not only was he our driver, but he is also very knowledgeable with the rich history and culture of Morocco! Throughout our trip with Karim, he would explain to us interesting facts about Morocco and the Berber life which made this trip a truly unforgettable cultural experience.

Karim is extremely reliable, trustworthy, personable, communicative and also very funny. He speaks perfect English, Arabic and Berber. He was also our personal translator. Karim is also Berber so he shared his knowledge to us about the Berber culture and the language. It was extremely interesting and intriguing to learn about his childhood in the High Atlas Mountains. We felt very lucky to have a driver like Karim.

On the night of our arrival to Casablanca, Karim messaged us to double check our flight times. Despite our flight being delayed and us arriving a little bit later than what we expected, he was already waiting patiently at the airport. We got out of the airport at almost midnight and was greeted by a very friendly and welcoming smile :). This was when we knew that we were going to have a wonderful trip.

Karim is a very experienced driver. His driving is very relaxing and calming (I had a few naps along some of the drives). He also knew a lot of places for great photo opportunities (my boyfriend and I have a gallery full of amazing photos thanks to Karim) and he was also a great personal photographer too!

Whenever we had activities planned that required Karim to pick us up from our hotel, he would always be punctual and wait at least 15 minutes before. Karim is extremely reliable. Whenever we finshed a tour or activity with a private guide, Karim would already be there waiting for us to finish and pick us up for the next activity. He assisted us with all of our hotel check ins, luggage and lunches, dinners, everything!

Thank you so much Karim for making our trip in Morocco an unforgettable experience. We were so lucky to have a driver like Karim, who not only drove us to places but who was also very informative about the Berber life, Moroccan culture and someone who felt like a friend.

Hotel Reviews

Palais Amani

Fès

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Odyssee Center Hotel

Casablanca

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouene

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Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

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La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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Transfer to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

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Transfer to Fes via the Roman Ruins of Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina

Fes

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Dinner with a Local Family in Fes

Fes

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Transfer to Erg Chebbi via the Middle Atlas Mountains & Camel Ride

Morocco

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Skoura to Marrakech via Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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Sights & Colors of Marrakech: Guided Private Tour

Marrakech

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Guided Visit to the Majorelle Gardens & Ives St Laurant Museum

Marrakech

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We really enjoyed our 8 day trip around Morocco! It was extremely helpful to have Abdellah plan our itinerary. He listened to our priorities and made adjustments when we asked him to. I also appreciated that he helped us make some last minute restaurant reservations once we were already on the trip. We also really liked our drive, Soufian, who was really friendly and punctual throughout the trip. All of the guides in each location were knowledgable and made exploring more interesting. ... read more

We really enjoyed our 8 day trip around Morocco! It was extremely helpful to have Abdellah plan our itinerary. He listened to our priorities and made adjustments when we asked him to. I also appreciated that he helped us make some last minute restaurant reservations once we were already on the trip. We also really liked our drive, Soufian, who was really friendly and punctual throughout the trip. All of the guides in each location were knowledgable and made exploring more interesting. We didn't really think we needed a guide for the day hikes, but it actually made the experience much more interesting as we learned a lot about the local villages (we also would have likely gotten lost without them!). Out favorite part of the trip was hiking in the Atlas Mountains!

Hotel Reviews

Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

This hotel is absolutely stunning, with boutique style rooms and an amazing view over Chefchaouen. The only thing to consider is that there are a LOT of steps to get up to the hotel and it's pretty exhausting. As a younger couple it was totally with it for the view (plus a hotel staff member carried our luggage), but if you have any issues with steps, it would be a challenge.

Authenticity & Character

Really nice design - a good mix of traditional decor with modern finishes

Location

The view was spectacular, but the steps were a challenge!

Staff

Everyone was really nice

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Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Fes

This riad is really great, with totally extravagant decor! The courtyard and restaurant are also both lovely. The only down side was that they only offered two menu items for dinner, which was disappointing as they have a full menu posted online. The food was tasty though!

Authenticity & Character

Lots of authentic decor

Location

Right in the medina, but a quick walk to the car. Cool views over the city wall.

Staff

We really liked the front desk staff - they were really friendly and gave us a tour of the hotel

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Ryad Dyor

Marrakech

I adored this riad. It is in a great location in the medina, but feels totally tranquil once you are inside the walls. It is a bit of a walk to the car drop off, but that's part of the fun (and they will carry your bags for you). The rooms were really stunning with clean, earthy style. The rooftop restaurant is gorgeous. We had a private dinner on the roof and they cooked one of the best meals we had on the trip (we opted for a bunch of vegetarian small plates, which were so good and a nice variery from other food we had been served on the trip).

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Perfect blend of modern, earthy and moroccan

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Tizi N'Ouirgane

Ouirgane

We generally really enjoyed this property, thought there were a few things that could have been improved. On the good side, it' a stunning location with a lovely pool. The staff was so kind and cooked us a delicious meal (though we only had one option of tagine, which luckily was good). We were the only ones staying there, which was a little odd, but we got a lot of attention from the staff which was nice! We felt the room could have had better amenities - the shower flooded and there weren't any bath products supplied. For a lovely hotel, those small details were a bit of a disappointment. All and all it was nice though!

Authenticity & Character

Really cool design on the exterior and lobby, but the rooms didn't have a lot of decor

Location

Very remote, but with gorgeous views of an olive orchard and with a lovely pool

Staff

Really kind and treated us very well

Cleanliness & Comfort

Generally we felt the rooms could have been more comfortable and with better bathroom amenities

Inara Desert Camp

Marrakech

The Desert Camp is a really interesting experience. We really enjoyed the glamping tent and were happy to have a private bathroom and A/C. The staff were very kind and they did a traditional music performance at the end of the night, which was fun. The food was also good, though only one dish was offered. Unfortunately the tranquillity of the desert was ruined by a neighboring camp (also owned by Inara), which was hosting a loud dance party until at least 4am. There was also a noisy group playing music in the main area of our own camp until late. I wish there was an expectation of peace and quiet after midnight or so, especially since the whole vibe is very tranquil during the day.

Authenticity & Character

Gorgeous property, great pool

Location

The desert is lovely, but it would have been nice to be further from the party camp...

Staff

Very attentive and kind

Cleanliness & Comfort

It was perfectly clean, but the club music was a real down side to a good night's sleep.

Activity Reviews

Fes to Marrakech

Morocco

This is a long drive... but it was necessary!

Sights & Colors of Marrakech: Guided Private Tour

Marrakech

We enjoyed this tour and there was a lot to see! It was nice to be in a private tour (we saw other group tours which looked way less fun). We modified the day a bit to spend less time in the Souks, since it was similar to what we saw earlier in Fes. We really enjoyed the tour of the palace and Madrasa.

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Guided Visit to the Majorelle Gardens & Ives St Laurant Museum

Marrakech

The gardens were nice, but we did a self tour (the guide had us explore on our own, which was fine!)

Marrakech to Imlil with a Mountain Hike & lunch with a local family

Morocco

We loved this hike and our guide was great. We did get lead into a local rug shop, which was lovely, but as always made us feel some pressure to buy something. We didn't anticipate needing a guide for a hike, but it was really nice to have a local's knowledge of the villages we walked through.

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Transfer to Fes via the Roman Ruins of Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

We enjoyed the Roman ruins - the tour was very in depth! We didn't see much in Meknes as much of the town was under construction.

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The guide was great

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina

Fes

We really liked our guide and enjoyed seeing the Medina. The only down side was the pressure to purchase items from the artisans who gave demonstrations. It's easy to feel a bit trapped after they spend a lot of time showing you their work.

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Imlil to Agafay Desert via Ourika Valley - Desert camel riding

Morocco

We really enjoyed our hike this day - it was quite different then the hike the day before. The one was a lot steeper, but also really scenic. We also loved having lunch by the river.

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It is hard to put into words how wonderful our trip was. We really feel a special connection to Morocco after this trip and cannot wait to return. We felt very safe and well cared for during the entire trip - even when an incident outside of anyone's control happened, so many people sprang into action to ensure that we were cared for - we truly could not have asked for more. If you are considering visiting Morocco, you should. You will not regret it!! read more

It is hard to put into words how wonderful our trip was. We really feel a special connection to Morocco after this trip and cannot wait to return. We felt very safe and well cared for during the entire trip - even when an incident outside of anyone's control happened, so many people sprang into action to ensure that we were cared for - we truly could not have asked for more. If you are considering visiting Morocco, you should. You will not regret it!!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Madu

Merzouga

Truly a refuge in the dessert. Lovely, dreamy layout, yummy food, beautiful views of the dessert. Wish we had a bit more time here.

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Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Fes

Stunning hotel. Loved exploring all the gorgeous nooks and crannies. Its like a fun maze. Great breakfast and staff. Cannot recommend enough.

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La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

Beautiful, fine hotel, The art in this place is amazing! Perfectly located. Great pool for when Marrakech gets too hot.

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Desert Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Very cool experience. We visited in the dead of summer so it was really hot. But the staff is wonderful, and took incredible care of us, especially while we posted up in the pool. If you can, stay in the domes! AC only goes on at night, so time your arrival accordingly!

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Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina

Fes

Our tour knew everyone and everything. Fes is such a cool place to explore, and a tour guide is absolutely necessary with these winding streets and alleys.

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Private Cooking Class in Fes

Fes

Our guides were just wonderful. The cooking was really fun, and the results delicious. But the star was the location. Truly the most beautiful Riad we visited on our stay in Morocco.

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Desert Safari Adventures Around Merzouga

Merzouga

Do the ATV tour - it will be hot but you will not regret it!

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Transfer to Marrakech via the Dades Valley, Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Do the horseback riding through the streets of town. One of the coolest experiences of our trip - it felt like we were back in the 11th century. This was the best place we ate Cous Cous as well.

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Guided Visit to the Majorelle Gardens & Ives St Laurant Museum

Marrakech

Very beautiful, peaceful, and cool (temp) when visiting in the morning.

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Sights & Colors of Marrakech: Guided Private Tour

Marrakech

Hanan was very sweet and knowledgeable. Took us to some very beautiful sights, including an incredible palace within the city.

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Private Food Tour in Marrakech

Marrakech

Do this. The food here was better than the fancy restaurants we visited separately. Hanan, again, was very sweet and knowledgeable about where to eat.

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Tangina!

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We had a wonderful time in Morocco.
Everything was well planned, the riads beautiful, and
Nourredine our driver was amazing. Abdel from original travel was very responsive and adapted the schedule when we had specific requests. Our group of 3 were all very happy and would book with original travel again any time!!! read more

We had a wonderful time in Morocco.
Everything was well planned, the riads beautiful, and
Nourredine our driver was amazing. Abdel from original travel was very responsive and adapted the schedule when we had specific requests. Our group of 3 were all very happy and would book with original travel again any time!!!

The best trip ever! Great planning, communication, accomodations and experiences. And of course, the best driver, Tarik!
Highly recommend! read more

The best trip ever! Great planning, communication, accomodations and experiences. And of course, the best driver, Tarik!
Highly recommend!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Passali

Marrakech

Perfect for our family with young kids. Easy walk to major sites. Pool for littles.

Tips for future travelers

Cash is always preferred. In fact many places do not take credit cards.

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Amazing experience! Highly recommend the staff and the tents are amazing.

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Ait Ouffi

Absolutely my favorite hotel in the entire trip. Cute rooms. Ours has a balcony. The view was spectacular. The food was delicious and the staff so friendly.

Tips for future travelers

Bring cash...no credit cards.

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Riad Ghita

Fes

Very nice location, authentic space, delicious breakfast.

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Riad Casa Hassan

Chefchaoeun

Great location!!! Beautiful rooms, private. One of my favorite hotels on the trip.

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Odyssee Center Hotel

Casablanca

It was in a quiet part of town, that was nice.

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Villa Quieta Essaouira

Essaouira

Wonderful place to relax and enjoy Essaouira. It is a bit of a walk to the Medina.

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Activity Reviews

Marrakech to Boumalne Dades via Ait Benhaddou & Ouarzazate

Morocco

Our guided walk and lunch with a local family was wonderful.

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Hike and lunch with a local family in Dades Valley

Morocco

Highly recommend you do this!!

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Traditional carpet weaving with Berber women

Morocco

This wasn't at all what I expected. It was just a carpet sale. Still fun, but we didn't meet any women or weave any carpet.

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Boumalne Dades to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Tinerhir & Rissani

Morocco

Don't miss!

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina

Fes

Fun, fun, fun!

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Kids' Exploration of Fes with Donkeys

Fes

Wonderful experience and the donkey owner was super kind and friendly.

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What a fabulous trip to Morocco! KimKim was an excellent company to work with. Great advice throughout our experience with KimKim. Perfectly organized trip with lovely accommodations, professional guides and activities! read more

What a fabulous trip to Morocco! KimKim was an excellent company to work with. Great advice throughout our experience with KimKim. Perfectly organized trip with lovely accommodations, professional guides and activities!

Hotel Review

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Tiziri Camp is amazing!! I loved everything about our experience at the camp. The fabulous food, outings during the day, music at night! Perfect

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Walk in Skoura oasis, visit a traditional pottery factory & lunch with a local family

Morocco

Skoura is a wonderful area! I enjoyed the interaction with the local family that opened their home to us for an amazing lunch.

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Mohamad is so kind! He stopped for me to take photos along the way and gave us interesting information about all of the areas we visited!

Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina

Fes

We loved having a personal guide for this area as there is so much to see and it would be so easy to miss highlights or get lost without a guide.

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Let me just start off by saying that this was arguably the most fuss-free, curated tour arrangement I've ever made. The platform was brilliant, and the team was so warm and professional.

Karim who was our driver (and unofficial guide) during car rides was beyond fantastic. He himself has such an inspiring life story, speaks perfect English and coming from a nomadic Berber family himself has wonderful insight into the country.

I had a couple of experiences planned and they were done with... read more

Let me just start off by saying that this was arguably the most fuss-free, curated tour arrangement I've ever made. The platform was brilliant, and the team was so warm and professional.

Karim who was our driver (and unofficial guide) during car rides was beyond fantastic. He himself has such an inspiring life story, speaks perfect English and coming from a nomadic Berber family himself has wonderful insight into the country.

I had a couple of experiences planned and they were done with quality partners. Our guide for exploring Marrakesh, Hanan, was excellent as well.

At no point on the entirely trip were we brought to any tourist traps or made to feel like we had to buy something.

It was my first time in Morocco and I'll certainly be back and arranging something with these guys.

Karim - see you in the real desert soon!

Hotel Reviews

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

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Inara Desert Camp

Marrakech

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Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery

Essaouira

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Activity Reviews

See goats on trees and visit Argan women cooperative

Morocco

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Guided Visit to the Majorelle Gardens & Ives St Laurant Museum

Marrakech

Having Hanan there to provide more context and detail was fantastic.

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Sights & Colors of Marrakech: Guided Private Tour

Marrakech

Traditional Hammam Experience

Marrakech

Private Food Tour in Marrakech

Marrakech

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over Marrakech

Marrakech

It'll get cold so dress appropriately. The entire experience was wonderful and quite novel.

Marrakech to Agafay Desert via Imlil with a Mountain Hike & Berber Lunch.

Morocco

Bring comfortable shoes and you'll have a great time. Our guide was brilliant and we had a wonderful lunch in a Berber home in the hillside. Food was absolutely delicious. Waterfalls, mule rides, seeing villagers walk their cattle.. Quite an experience!

We had an amazing time in Morocco. My husband and I travelled with our 6 month old for 12 days. Throughout the trip planning Abdellah was very accommodating and gave us a wealth of events, activities, and recommendations to create an amazing itinerary. Abdellah was also taking care of my brother who was traveling on overlapping dates to Morocco. He made sure to maximize the overlap of our itinerary with that of my brother's to make both of our trips memorable.
We were well taken care of from... read more

We had an amazing time in Morocco. My husband and I travelled with our 6 month old for 12 days. Throughout the trip planning Abdellah was very accommodating and gave us a wealth of events, activities, and recommendations to create an amazing itinerary. Abdellah was also taking care of my brother who was traveling on overlapping dates to Morocco. He made sure to maximize the overlap of our itinerary with that of my brother's to make both of our trips memorable.
We were well taken care of from the start till the very end of the trip. Our guide Karim was terrific. He was knowledgeable about landmarks, local customs, and the historically significant sites which made the adventures even more enjoyable. He was remarkably patient with us while we attended to our young one. Karim always accommodated our requests to change our daily plans. There was absolutely zero pressure to stick to a plan and we always comfortably moved at our own cadence which made the traveling effortless.
Unfortunately, due to my brother's flight delay our itineraries no longer overlapped. However, at our request Abdellah gracefully changed a significant part of our itinerary during the trip. Within the span of an evening he rebooked hotels in the different cities, rescheduled activities, and events to overlap our itinerary with my brothers itinerary. We were beyond grateful with how well he took care of us!
We are absolutely looking forward to our next adventure in Morocco and can't recommend our local specialist Abdellah and our guide Karim enough!

Ali was always available for any last minute changes or additions. Our driver Hassan was excellent and always looked after us. Thank you very much for making our mother daughter trip a memorable one

We had a fabulous time in Morocco all due to the Kim kim/Original Travels team. They were very reponsive and helped to set up exactly what we were looking for in our first adventure there. First our driver guide Mohammed was the best. He was very flexible, had many great stories and really took care of us well. We learned much about the history and people through him. Our tour guides in Fes and Marrakesh, Mohammed and Hanan were also excellent, different in styles but equally... read more

We had a fabulous time in Morocco all due to the Kim kim/Original Travels team. They were very reponsive and helped to set up exactly what we were looking for in our first adventure there. First our driver guide Mohammed was the best. He was very flexible, had many great stories and really took care of us well. We learned much about the history and people through him. Our tour guides in Fes and Marrakesh, Mohammed and Hanan were also excellent, different in styles but equally knowledgeable. I appreciated that when we walked the streets of Fes, Mohammed seemed to know eveyone. He maneuered the streets of the Medina like a pro and made sure we had a good time. Hanan knew Marakesh like the back of her hand. After 4 days of touring other parts of the country we were a bit tired, so she was able to adjust the tour to our needs - slowing down the pace and finding food for our vegetarian daughter. The planning through their online tool was easy and the team was quick to respond and provide pricing and ideas. I will definitely sign up for another tour with them. Next time the Sahara!. Thank you Kim Kim team.

Hotel Reviews

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouene

Gorgeous rooms! Delicious breakfast.

Tips for future travelers

Make time for the spa.

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Riad Ghita

Fes

Gorgeous rooms! Delicious breakfast. We ate dinner there and were not disappointed with the view and the quality of the meal. A beutiful respite from the Medina.

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Riad les Sources Berbères

Marrakech

Gorgeous rooms! Delicious breakfast. We loved the accommodations and the staff was super helpful with suggestions of places to eat. They made reservations for dinner for us at places close by. Loved every minute there. Gorgeous hotel.

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Sights & Colors of Marrakech: Guided Private Tour

Marrakech

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Hanan was a fabulous guide.

We had a great tour of Morroco! Our tour was 7 days from Marrakech to Casablanca with stays in Ourzazate, Desert, Fes and beautiful Chefchaouen. Abdellah was very responsive and accommodated all our requests. Our driver, Samir, was very nice and was always sharing tips and pointing points of interest, restaurants, and other places that we inquired about. He was always on time and was never irritated We had planning if one of us was late. When we raised a concern to Abdellah and team related... read more

We had a great tour of Morroco! Our tour was 7 days from Marrakech to Casablanca with stays in Ourzazate, Desert, Fes and beautiful Chefchaouen. Abdellah was very responsive and accommodated all our requests. Our driver, Samir, was very nice and was always sharing tips and pointing points of interest, restaurants, and other places that we inquired about. He was always on time and was never irritated We had planning if one of us was late. When we raised a concern to Abdellah and team related to one of our stays they resolved it immediately by moving us to a great Riad that we really loved. All in all excellent service and we highly recommend planning your Morroco tour with Abdellah.

My husband and I had an amazing adventure through Morocco with our driver Karim for a bulk of our trip (consider yourself lucky if you get him, he's incredibly knowledgeable and so familiar with the region!) We also had Hanan guiding us in Marrakesh for local visits and sightseeing in the area (reach out to her in you're looking for a great experience in Marrakesh complete with local color and a knowledgeable guide to all the local attractions).
Our trip was 8 days beginning in Casablanca... read more

My husband and I had an amazing adventure through Morocco with our driver Karim for a bulk of our trip (consider yourself lucky if you get him, he's incredibly knowledgeable and so familiar with the region!) We also had Hanan guiding us in Marrakesh for local visits and sightseeing in the area (reach out to her in you're looking for a great experience in Marrakesh complete with local color and a knowledgeable guide to all the local attractions).
Our trip was 8 days beginning in Casablanca and ending in Marrakesh with amazing sights and experiences along the way. Using kimkim was so amazing and made our trip hassle-free as we didn't have to research local hotels or search for activities, as plenty of great activities were scheduled and suggested for the journey. We certainly plan to use this service for our next adventure!

Hotel Reviews

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

The Tiziri Luxary camp is amazing!! It truly exceeds all expectations. It's a fully sustainable camp with an amazing team, incredible food, and a great atmosphere.

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Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

This hotel sits in a beautiful location, with an incredibly helpful staff. Very comfortable and authentic, awesome nearby food

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Riad Ghita

Fes

This Riad is truly beautiful!! An amazing staff. Breakfast is incredibly delicious, clean and fantastic location

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Ait Ouffi

This hotel was so comfortable and pretty! The balcony area is stunning, the food is great and the staff is incredibly helpful - the young man at the front desk was incredibly helpful and a great guide to local suggestions

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Riad Passali

Marrakech

Activity Reviews

Off-the-Beaten-Path Casablanca for Early Arrivers

Casablanca

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Transfer to Fes via the Roman Ruins of Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina

Fes

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Transfer to Erg Chebbi via the Middle Atlas Mountains & Camel Ride

Morocco

We rode with Hamid! He was wonderful and we had an amazing ride. We were able to catch sunset in the Sahara, the view of a lifetime!

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Guided Visit to the Majorelle Gardens & Ives St Laurant Museum

Marrakech

Transfer to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge

Morocco

Transfer to Marrakech via the Dades Valley, Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Sights & Colors of Marrakech: Guided Private Tour

Marrakech

What I learned on this trip is that prices for the trip could vary depending on the local specialist you end up getting through Kim Kim. A friend of mine decided to visit Morocco the same time I was going. So she reached out to Kim Kim, got a different local specialist ended up with the same itinerary, same selected hotels, her stay was even slightly longer by two days as she also visited Casablanca and her cost was lower than mine. She also got superior accommodation than we did in terms... read more

What I learned on this trip is that prices for the trip could vary depending on the local specialist you end up getting through Kim Kim. A friend of mine decided to visit Morocco the same time I was going. So she reached out to Kim Kim, got a different local specialist ended up with the same itinerary, same selected hotels, her stay was even slightly longer by two days as she also visited Casablanca and her cost was lower than mine. She also got superior accommodation than we did in terms of rooms she was provided at the different hotels/riads that we stayed at. The following is my attempt to provide the readers with things we have learned that may help them in planning their trip a little bit better by learning from what we experienced.

Marrakesh: stayed at Palais Sebban. Beautiful Riad and highly recommend it. Just be aware that most rooms require going up some steps but staff were attentive to bringing up the luggage for us as it would have been challenging on our own. However, when it came to our tour guide assigned to us in Marrakesh he appeared not to know or be interested in sharing anything about the history of the country. The tour basically consisted of having our driver bring us to the majorelle garden, the madraseh and then the rest of the time walking through the market and peeking at bakeries and sampling local food. The main site that people visit in Morocco the Bahia palace he did not take us to and told us we can go there on our own and told us we can go there around 5pm as it takes one hour to tour until it closes at 6. Well we went there at 5 and apparently it closes every day at 4! How can a tour guide not know that? So we missed seeing one of the main sites in Marrakesh as we were leaving in the morning the next day.

when we complained to Abdel and Said, they were very apologetic. They booked dinner for us that night In Marrakesh as an apology. Said also wanted to upgrade our accommodation at our next stop but I wish he did not. The hotel he moved us to la perle du dades in Boumalne was run down. It it a beautiful property but must has gone through disrepair during covid. Our room had small ants on the bathroom counter. The other room we had for our kids the air conditioner did not work. The chaise lounges around the pool must has seen better days. I have to admit when I told our driver Ilyas that we did not like the Riad and wanted to go to our originally booked accommodation in this area he immediately complied with our request.

Boumalne Dades via Ait Benhaddou and ouarzazate: this was listed as a 6.5 hour drive from Marrakesh but please be prepared that does not include stops. So the trip really took us closer to 8.5 hours. We stopped at the Ouarzazate to tour the movie studio which was pretty lame. Not worth the time or money spent. The studio tour provided by a local guide was lame. As mentioned earlier this is the stop that we had the unfortunate experience of changing our original hotel to la perle du dades. However, the hotel that we originally had booked and ended up staying at was hotel xaluca dades. Very nice hotel. We highly recommend it. Beautiful views from the pool area and beautiful pool.

Merzouga and orient desert camp: this is another 4.5-5 hour drive to get to our meeting point to the people who run the desert camp. This was the highlight of our trip. Our guide got us mounted on our camels and led us through beautiful dunes to the camp which is about 1-1.5 hours. Then you dismount and wait on the dunes to watch the sun set. Absolutely beautiful!

Merzouga to Fez drive and stay at Riad Salam Fez: this apparently is the longest drive. It said on the schedule as 7.5 hour drive but keep in mind that does not include stops along the way. So we asked our driver to limit the stops so we skipped viewing the smaller of the two gorges we were supposed to see. It took us about 8.5 hours to get to fez. Riad salam fez was beautiful. We just rested that night. Next morning we were met by a guide who took us to a pottery ceramic shop for a demonstration as fez has the best clay for pottery. Then took us to the tannery and carpet place.

Chefchaouen and Lina read and spa: this was another 4.5 hour drive with no stops. But we stopped at the Roman ruins of Volubilis so it took a bit longer than that. The ruins were interesting to see. You pick up a local guide at the entrance for about 150-200 dirham ($20) for a 45 minute walk through the ruins. Recommend doing that otherwise you would not know what you are looking at. Chefshaoun is absolutely beautiful with its blue bldg. colors. Hiked up to the Spanish mosque for the sunset which I highly recommend. We did not have a tour guide scheduled here although our friends who used a different Kimkim local specialist had a tour guide assigned to them who took them through the town in the morning and gave them a bit of history and background. So we did not get that. It just reflects the some variations in the local specialists way of doing things.

Last stop was Algiers which was a 2.5 hour drive. We stayed at hotel farah which is a nice modern hotel that we just needed to decompress from the trip and did nothing but lay by the pool and enjoy the view. Our driver took us to the Hercules cave and the point where the Mediterranean meats the Atlantic. Very nice.

As you can see from the long review this was way too much packed into a 9 day emtrip. My advise is don’t do this break neck trip at the pace we did. If I was to cut something out I would cut boumalne dades and maybe Tangier and extend stays at Marrakesh and fez so to unwind from the long drives.

Last but not least our driver Ilyas was the best part of our trip. He was very accommodating and professional and dealt with the hiccups as best as he could.

Hotel Reviews

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouene

Just be prepared for Lots of stairs. Saw few elderly people struggle with the stairs

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Palais Sebban

Marrakech

Beautiful and clean Riad with friendly staff and good breakfast

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Hotel Xaluca Dades

Boumalne

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Orient Desert Camp

Merzouga

The tents are beautiful but be prepared they could be hot as there is no air conditioning or fans in the room

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Hotel Farah Tanger

Tangier

Modern hotel with beautiful pool overlooking the water

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Away from everything else so we ended up just staying at the hotel

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Riad Salam Fes

Fes

Beautiful hotel and rooms but our room had some odor to it and that is why only 4 stars. Our kids room was fine so if I could I would have given this Riad 4.5 stars. Everything else was excellent

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Activity Reviews

Transfer from Merzouga to Fes via Ziz Valley, Midelt and the Middle Atlas

Morocco

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Fes to Chefchaouen via Meknes, Moulay Idriss & Volubilis

Morocco

Amazing scenaryt

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Sights & Colors of Marrakech: Guided Private Tour

Marrakech

Our guide did not take us to the main site Bahia palace and did not seem to be knowledgeable in history

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Marrakech to Boumalne Dades via Ait Benhaddou & Ouarzazate

Morocco

Very long drive

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There was no guide provided so some of the climbs we did going to the sites we were accosted by locals who wanted to guide us in sketchy way

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Boumalne Dades to Merzouga via Erfoud, Rissani & Sunset Camel Ride

Morocco

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina

Fes

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Samir was absolutely amazing. You can feel his pride for his country. He wants to share his culture with his guests. He made us feel so comfortable, like we were guests in his personal home. He took the time to answer all of our questions and culture and even religion. There was a mutual respect and appreciation of our differences. He truly went the extra mile. When we go back to Morocco, we will definitely request Samir.

The experience with KimKim and Original Travels was great. This... read more

Samir was absolutely amazing. You can feel his pride for his country. He wants to share his culture with his guests. He made us feel so comfortable, like we were guests in his personal home. He took the time to answer all of our questions and culture and even religion. There was a mutual respect and appreciation of our differences. He truly went the extra mile. When we go back to Morocco, we will definitely request Samir.

The experience with KimKim and Original Travels was great. This was my first experience with a guided tour. I highly recommend it, as there is so much to see and do. You need the guidance. My only recommendation for other travelers would be to add in downtime to your schedule. It was go, go , go all 8 days. Next time, I will also request two days per city. 1 is just not enough.

Amazing experience, and something we'd never be able to coordinate ourselves without the Kim Kim team's local knowledge and detailed planning.

Our driver, Tarik, was brilliant. He adjusted the itinerary on the fly, helped us find the best coffee (critical!) every morning, even played with our kids and kept them entertained when they needed a break from tours and experiences.

Morocco isn't an easy place to travel around yourself (especially with three kids under 10) so Kim Kim was... read more

Amazing experience, and something we'd never be able to coordinate ourselves without the Kim Kim team's local knowledge and detailed planning.

Our driver, Tarik, was brilliant. He adjusted the itinerary on the fly, helped us find the best coffee (critical!) every morning, even played with our kids and kept them entertained when they needed a break from tours and experiences.

Morocco isn't an easy place to travel around yourself (especially with three kids under 10) so Kim Kim was perfect to take the research and detailed planning out of it, and let us just relax and know we were doing exactly what we should be doing.

Thanks Abdel, Tarik and team!

The Kimkim team made our trip to Morocco seamless and so FUN. All our questions were answered patiently and informatively by Abdel and Said, and we had lots of questions! They honored our reservation for 2 years while Covid closed Morocco's borders. Our driver Ilias picked us up at the airport and continued to take care of us with a smile. He is a very good driver and escorted us with ease, laughter, joy and grace throughout our journey. Hennan gave us a wonderful tour through the Medina,... read more

The Kimkim team made our trip to Morocco seamless and so FUN. All our questions were answered patiently and informatively by Abdel and Said, and we had lots of questions! They honored our reservation for 2 years while Covid closed Morocco's borders. Our driver Ilias picked us up at the airport and continued to take care of us with a smile. He is a very good driver and escorted us with ease, laughter, joy and grace throughout our journey. Hennan gave us a wonderful tour through the Medina, gardens, and Bahia Palace. She was so kind and knowledgable and also very patient as we took extra time everywhere taking pictures and really soaking in the sites. Mohamed is an infectiously joyful and spiritual man who had us laughing and enjoying our hike through the George. Lunch with his family was very sweet as we ate delicious tagging and shared photos of our american home towns. Once in the desert, Hmad gave us a ride to a nomad family so we could learn about this kind of life. Hmad grew up with his nomadic, very wise grandmother and learned to revere nature and the rhythm of the desert.I loved talking philosophy with him. He runs the Tiziri Luxury Eco Camp where we stayed for one night. A magical sunset and full moon camel ride brought us to warm, inviting tents with very cosy, comfortable beds. the camp makes minimal impact as it recycles the water and uses solar energy. Hmad and the crew are amazing musicians and after a gourmet and surprising dinner, we enjoyed the drums and tunes floating through the desert air. Thank you Kimkim for understanding my familys interests and creating the perfect trip for us!

An incredibly intimate and special tour of Morocco that took us into small towns and to the shared tables of several local families. We selected luxury level and requested stylish hotels and jammed packed days. Each guide, our driver for the week, and everyone in between were top notch. So grateful to have discovered KimKim who connected me to Abdullah in Morocco!

Our family of 5 took the A Taste of Morocco: Northern cities, desert experience, Atlas Mountains & Marrakech. What an unforgettable trip! Morocco was a perfect destination, reasonable flight time from the east coast, exotic yet approachable, and safe - we felt at ease with our kids (6, 9 and 12).

Our driver Ilyas was a big part of the success of the trip - so friendly and personable, great with our kids, and always made sure we were set at the hotel/restaurant/tour. There were a couple... read more

Our family of 5 took the A Taste of Morocco: Northern cities, desert experience, Atlas Mountains & Marrakech. What an unforgettable trip! Morocco was a perfect destination, reasonable flight time from the east coast, exotic yet approachable, and safe - we felt at ease with our kids (6, 9 and 12).

Our driver Ilyas was a big part of the success of the trip - so friendly and personable, great with our kids, and always made sure we were set at the hotel/restaurant/tour. There were a couple of long driving days to get to the Sahara and back, he was unflappable, even when the kids got raucous in the back.

Our kids were looking forward to our time in the Sahara, and it didn't disappoint. The camel ride at sunset, glamping in "tents", berber music after dark around the campfire, sandboarding on the dunes, and dune bashing in the landcruiser. When we had a hot afternoon, the camp host arranged for us to cool off at a hotel pool in Merzouga!

Two of my favorite highlights were food related. The "Food Tour in Marrakech" - Hanan our local tour guide took our taste buds on an adventure through the market, sampling olives, berber pizza, pastries, fresh fruit juice... and even snails.
We also had a wonderful time in Fes at the "Dinner with a Local Family in Fes". Said and his wife emerged with dish after dish of food. The chicken tagine was probably the best tagine we had in Morocco. I only wish I knew how much food we were in for, I would have tried to save some more space early on for the later courses. While it was set up as a dinner they truly invited us into their home. There were a few generations present, and the youngest had fun playing with our kids even though they didn't share a common language.

The pre-trip organization from Abdellah went so smoothly. We booked the trip only about a month in advance, he was always quick to reply to any followup questions and requests, and the hotels they put us in were top notch.

I can't recommend highly enough the entire team at Original Travels.

Hotel Review

Riad Salam Fes

Fes

This Riad had so much character. Rooms were luxurious and comfortable. Stained glass windows in our room lit up the ceiling with color in the morning. A rooftop patio to watch the sunset over the medina.

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Private Food Tour in Marrakech

Marrakech

I would like to thank Mohamed, Abdellah, and the team at KimKim and Original Travels for their effort in organizing the entire nine day trip my parents and I took in Morocco (we are from California, USA). Faisal, our driver and guide, was especially excellent and went out of his way to take care of my parents and I and catered each leg of the journey towards our preferences and needs. All the day tour guides, including Mohamed, Hanan, and Hashim, were extremely knowledgeable and helpful as... read more

I would like to thank Mohamed, Abdellah, and the team at KimKim and Original Travels for their effort in organizing the entire nine day trip my parents and I took in Morocco (we are from California, USA). Faisal, our driver and guide, was especially excellent and went out of his way to take care of my parents and I and catered each leg of the journey towards our preferences and needs. All the day tour guides, including Mohamed, Hanan, and Hashim, were extremely knowledgeable and helpful as well. The itinerary was written in detail for us prior to the trip, and the team ensured that we covered whatever essentials of Morocco we could within the timeframe we had. Camping in the Sahara Desert near Merzouga and Fes were our favorite parts! The only downside we experienced was our hotel in Fes which did not have hot water and a lack of advance communication about having to walk far into the medina with quite a few suitcases for one or two of the hotels. This was conveyed to the company, and they went out of their way to make alternative accommodations for us and were prompt in integrating our feedback. They were extremely friendly to interact with, almost like family, with excellent and timely service. I would definitely recommend to all my friends and family. Morocco is a beautiful country with warm, loving people, and we will be back at some point!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Ghita

Fes

Riad Ghita, the people were friendly and breakfast was well-arranged. However, there was no hot water in the room, and we had to go upstairs to shower to receive hot water, which was not a problem for me, but my parents who are older could not climb the stairs and were forced to take cold showers. The faucet and flush were also broken, which is completely unprofessional.

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Ahmed and staff were absolutely amazing, the tent was extremely comfortable with fantastic amenities! The food was great too! Staying here is a must do for any Morocco trip, I can't wait to be back!

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I liked it, but our camel ride was two hours (expected one hour), so would have appreciated to have known that. Otherwise great!

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Odyssee Center Hotel

Casablanca

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Ait Ouffi

Beautiful view and hotel! Staff was very nice and they went out of their way to ensure that we were comfortable and made food according to our dietary restrictions. 100% recommend!

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Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

We didn't know that the hotel was far from the street, but otherwise the food was excellent and amenities were sufficient!

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Great experience, higher up the stairs so may be harder for older travelers

Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina

Fes

Mohamed was an excellent guide, very informative tour with plenty of knowledge about Moroccan history.

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Moroccan Desert ATV/Quad Adventure in Merzouga

Merzouga

So much fun!! Must do!

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Dinner with a Local Family in Fes

Fes

The host family was so sweet, treating us as if we were part of their family. They made so much food, that I wish we had the stomach to fit everything! The Moroccan clothing with music and dance was a lot of fun!

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Transfer to Erg Chebbi via the Middle Atlas Mountains & Camel Ride

Morocco

Fantastic experience! The only thing was the camel ride was two hours nonstop, which was difficult for my mom who is older and we were under the impression that it was one hour. Would have appreciated communication on that but otherwise it was the experience of a lifetime and highly recommend that anybody coming to Morocco does not miss this!

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Sights & Colors of Marrakech: Guided Private Tour

Marrakech

Hanan was amazing, she was very knowledgeable regarding the history of Marrakech and the riad, and helped us in depth as we navigated bargaining in the souks. Highly recommend her for your Marrakech tour!

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Thank you, Abdel, for organizing a trip of a lifetime! We are a well-traveled, adventurous couple seeking the perfect mix of culture and hiking. Abdel worked with us over email to arrange that perfect trip, which spanned 10 days and four locations - Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Essaouira, and Casablanca. The trip planning process couldn’t have been easier. Abdel was always very responsive and able to tailor the trip to exactly what we were looking for. Our wonderful driver, Mohamed, expertly... read more

Thank you, Abdel, for organizing a trip of a lifetime! We are a well-traveled, adventurous couple seeking the perfect mix of culture and hiking. Abdel worked with us over email to arrange that perfect trip, which spanned 10 days and four locations - Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Essaouira, and Casablanca. The trip planning process couldn’t have been easier. Abdel was always very responsive and able to tailor the trip to exactly what we were looking for. Our wonderful driver, Mohamed, expertly transported us from place to place and also served as an excellent DJ for the longer drives between cities. Our Marrakech tour guide, Hassan, was incredibly knowledgeable about the city and its history and went out of his way to make sure we hit all the highlights. He even stayed with us as we negotiated the purchase of some beautiful rugs for our home. During our hikes in the Atlas Mountains with our guide, Ismail, we stopped for lunch in local villages and experienced the beauty of the mountains at our own pace. Our driver and guides spoke English well, so we had no trouble communicating and felt very secure the whole time. The hotels were also absolutely lovely. We highly recommend Abdel for trips to Morocco and plan to use KimKim for future travels abroad.

Hotel Review

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

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Activity Review

Private Tour of Marrakech, the "Red City"

Marrakech

Hassan is the best! Extremely knowledgeable, flawless English, and also a really delightful person.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, drivers and staff

Transport

We had such a wonderful trip! Abdellah and Said were our trip planners. They took into account the ages of our children (2, 9, 10) when helping us plan and were very willing to make change after change until we found it to be the right fit.

Ilyas was our driver and he was such a great fit for our family! He was professional, but fun, serious, but laid back. He was great with our kids and we really enjoyed traveling around with him. We were so thankful for his great English and his... read more

We had such a wonderful trip! Abdellah and Said were our trip planners. They took into account the ages of our children (2, 9, 10) when helping us plan and were very willing to make change after change until we found it to be the right fit.

Ilyas was our driver and he was such a great fit for our family! He was professional, but fun, serious, but laid back. He was great with our kids and we really enjoyed traveling around with him. We were so thankful for his great English and his knowledge about Morocco. He quickly became a friend!

Muhammed was our guide in Fes. He was very knowledgeable and we were grateful he agreed to work on Eid.

The trip to the Tiziri dessert camp was absolutely fantastic! The crew that we met upon arrival were so attentive to detail. It was a once in a lifetime experience!

Hamman was our guide in Marrakech. She was fantastic! We were pretty tired by this day and she was so accommodating. She was very sweet with our children and understanding when they weren't interested in doing or seeing things. She was extremely knowledgable and her English was great! The Food Tour was an incredible experience with her, as well. You could tell she really likes what she does and she is good at it!

All of the riads and hotels were wonderful! We especially loved Lina Riad in Chefchaoen. We wish we had a few more days there. It was a lovely town. The least liked hotel was the one in Boumalne Dades. The only reason being that all the meals were buffet style and they were one star meals compared to everywhere else we ate.

We have recommended this to so many friends already and we only hope that we can get back to Morocco again to enjoy your beautiful country.

Thank you!

Hotel Review

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

I can't say enough good things about this place! The attention to detail was fantastic! How is it possible in the middle of the desert that we had some of the best meals of our trip!? We had a private concert by their lovely crew and they even showed us how to sandboard the nearby dunes. I wish we had had more time here, hopefully we can go back someday!

Activity Review

Sights & Colors of Marrakech: Guided Private Tour

Marrakech

Hamman is a fantastic guide! She is great for families. So happy we were with her for our incredible tour!

We do not have words to express our experience. Amazing, Memorable, Beautiful, Hospitable, Kindness, Great, Picturesque, WOW….

In our travels to others countries before we never used a travel agency but knowing the language barrier and travel restrictions we decided to use a travel agency. After reading reviews about Abdullah and Mohammed from Original Travels on Kim Kim we decided to initiate the conversation and from Day 1 we only received guidance and support without a slight hint or... read more

We do not have words to express our experience. Amazing, Memorable, Beautiful, Hospitable, Kindness, Great, Picturesque, WOW….

In our travels to others countries before we never used a travel agency but knowing the language barrier and travel restrictions we decided to use a travel agency. After reading reviews about Abdullah and Mohammed from Original Travels on Kim Kim we decided to initiate the conversation and from Day 1 we only received guidance and support without a slight hint or push that we need to reserve our booking through them.
Mohammed provided us a detailed Itenary based on our likes, budget and dates. He was very through and quick to make changes as we reviewed and requested.. Most important point was he understood our family ( age group and planned to perfection). He made the planning part look so easy for us that we had no stress and concerns before travel.
Said our supervisor for the trip took over and oh boy!!! he was on call 24/7 from couple of days prior to our travel giving us all the needed information
What we need to pack?
What to expect?
Weather?
Driver?
Important phone numbers.
Any last minute requests we may have or any changes we may need to make to the Itenary or plans.
Every day morning and night we got a call asking if we are doing good and if anything needed that we would like for him to take care of. We felt like ROYALS - It is good knowing we had someone ensuring we are safe and are having fun. We made a request everyday ( Room, Wheel Chair, Reservation at a particular restaurant, and or shopping for particular) and Said ensures it was taken care of according to our needs. Went above and beyond !!!!
Ilyas : Our companion for the trip who stayed with us 24/7 and drove us to all the places. People may prefer to call him a driver but for us he was our companion and friend.Ilyas was in constant touch with Mohammed and Said and made sure they were aware of our needs. Very sweet, Patient, Knowledgeable, Kind, Hardworking and above all someone who cared and wanted us to have the time of our life. He took us to some beautiful places, kept us entertained in the car giving us the history lessons about the places we visited and made sure we enjoyed Morocco and see Morroco for the place it is - Beautiful and Hospitable.
Yousuf -( Tour Guide Chefchaouen ) was professional, full of energy and went above and beyond . A local from Chefchaouen , he gave us great insight on this little piece of heaven on earth.
Mohammed our tour guide in Fes was very experienced, extremely professional and paid attention to what we wanted to see . He navigated through the alleys of Fes’ Medina and took us to some most amazing shops for shopping.
Hanan our tour guide in Marrakech was so much fun to be with! She gave us thorough background on everything we saw , picked out best places to eat and shop . Anything we wanted she made sure we got the best deal!
We miss all these amazing people .
We cannot thank Original Travels enough for making our trip so memorable !

Hotel Review

Inara Desert Camp

Marrakech

One cannot call it camping ! It was glamping in the desert at this beautiful camp. Filled with most amazing hospitable people , breathtaking views of snow covered Atlas Mountains, this desert camp was absolutely perfect for our family. Our kids loved the quad rides, camel rides and the local musicians at dinner . At night we gazed at million stars that covered the sky and woke up at dawn to catch sunrise .

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Activity Review

Guided Sightseeing in Chefchaoeun

Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen is a piece of heaven on earth. Beautifully, charming little town filled with most humble and hospitable folks. Our tour guide Yousuf , a local from Chefchaouen was absolutely amazing. He took us through picturesque spots in the beautiful blue colored town. Showed us amazing architectural features , gave us history of the place . We tasted fresh bread, freshly made cheese and so many deserts ! We would highly recommend him !

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Transport

We just returned from a 9 day trip to Morocco. We traveled as a family of four including myself, my wife and our 10 year old son and 12 year old daughter. Planning the trip was easy and straightforward with Abdel. He answered our questions promptly and with lots of detail. He adjusted the trip to meet our specific needs multiple times. Once locked in, he made all the booking for us and kept us in the loop if there were any changes.
Upon arrival, our guide Karim picked us up from the airport... read more

We just returned from a 9 day trip to Morocco. We traveled as a family of four including myself, my wife and our 10 year old son and 12 year old daughter. Planning the trip was easy and straightforward with Abdel. He answered our questions promptly and with lots of detail. He adjusted the trip to meet our specific needs multiple times. Once locked in, he made all the booking for us and kept us in the loop if there were any changes.
Upon arrival, our guide Karim picked us up from the airport and welcomed us like family. He was punctual, professional, courteous and kind to us throughout. He offered himself and his country to us from his heart and by the end, we felt that he became a part of our family.
We have traveled across the world on our own and in retrospect, we could have easily done the tour of Morocco on our own but it would not have been even close to the same as the trip we experienced with Original travel and especially with Karim. His local knowledge and personal touch made all the difference. We traveled during Ramadan when most restaurants esp in the remote areas are closed for lunch but Karim made sure we were taken care of every single day including lunch with a berber friends family (who welcomed us with open arms) in a small town and a unique Moroccan barbeque by the river. He showed us details we would never have found and through a perspective only a trained local tour guide can offer.
I hope to book another trip to Morocco using Original travel and especially with (my brother) Karim in the future. For those considering this journey, Book with confidence and then prepare yourself for a trip of a lifetime where all you will need to do is to keep an open mind.

This past March, my husband and I toured Morocco with Original Travels. Prior to the trip, I corresponded with Abdellah, who managed every detail of our trip through Morocco. Original Travels a Moroccan-owned tour company. Our tour guide was Samir. He was kind, knowledgeable, and easygoing. Samir picked us up at the Casablanca airport and we began our drive through Rabat and arrived at the Lina Riyad in Chefchaouen. The Lina Riyad was the perfect place to land after nearly 24 hours of travel.... read more

This past March, my husband and I toured Morocco with Original Travels. Prior to the trip, I corresponded with Abdellah, who managed every detail of our trip through Morocco. Original Travels a Moroccan-owned tour company. Our tour guide was Samir. He was kind, knowledgeable, and easygoing. Samir picked us up at the Casablanca airport and we began our drive through Rabat and arrived at the Lina Riyad in Chefchaouen. The Lina Riyad was the perfect place to land after nearly 24 hours of travel. It was spacious, quiet, and cozy. The food was utterly delicious. I booked a spa experience that included a hammam, massage, and facial, which erased all of the aches and pains from travel. Samir picked us up in the morning and gave us a walking tour of Chefchaouen, taking photos of us and explaining the local culture. He drove us to Fes and we made some stops along the way. In Fes, we stayed at Riad Salam Fes for 2 nights, which featured great food and gorgeous accommodations. The city of Fes is enchanting. We went on a walking tour of Fes, stopping at the tannery, a ceramics studio, the Qarawiyyin mosque, and several craft shops. The next leg of our tour brought us to the desert. We drove through snowy mountains in the morning and then arrived at the golden desert by late afternoon. We spent 2 nights at Tirizi Camp, which was the absolute highlight of the trip. Samir drove us through the Dades Valley, where we bought some goods from the rose collective. We stayed at Hotel Xaluca Dades. The accommodations were nice, but the food wasn’t very good. Samir picked us up in the morning and we found a guesthouse in the Dades Valley where we had a lovely breakfast and a breathtaking view of the landscape. Samir led us on a trek through the kasbahs of Ait Benhaddou. Along the way to Marrakech, we stopped at an argan collective, where we learned how cosmetics and culinary products are made from argan oil. We arrived at Marrakech and spent 2 nights at Riad Pachavana. It was a beautiful Riad with an extraordinarily hospitable staff. The only strange thing was the the bathroom didn’t have a door. There was an 8-foot long hallway separating the bathroom from the bedroom, which offered very little privacy. For that reason, I’d seek a different Riad for my next trip to Marrakech. Abedellah joined us in our walking tour of Marrakech and we lunched at a local restaurant. He arranged for us to get COVID tests at the hotel, in preparation for the flight back to the US. Samir drove us back to Casablanca, and we stayed at the Odyssee Center Hotel.
All in all, we had a lovely trip. Our driver, Samir became a friend to our family, and we are still in touch with him. If an individual person could embody all of the good that Morocco has to offer, that person is Samir.

Hotel Review

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouene

This was my favorite riad in Morocco. In fact, when I return to Chefchaouen, I would stay here again. It was quite, spacious, very comfortable. The food was exquisite. Throughout my 10-day trip in Morocco, I compared every other hotel, riad, and dining experience to the Lina Ryad.

Tips for future travelers

Definitely eat at the hotel and do have a hammam and massage.

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Activity Review

Transfer to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

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This was my first trip to Morocco and have fallen in love with the culture and the genuineness of the people. Abdel was our trip coordinator and answered all of questions and catered our trip to us. Our driver Karim picked us up at the airport and was with us for our entire trip. He was so knowledgeable and proudly shared information about his Berber culture. He was friendly and kind never hesitated to make us feel welcome!
The riads we stayed in were stunning and the staff were all... read more

This was my first trip to Morocco and have fallen in love with the culture and the genuineness of the people. Abdel was our trip coordinator and answered all of questions and catered our trip to us. Our driver Karim picked us up at the airport and was with us for our entire trip. He was so knowledgeable and proudly shared information about his Berber culture. He was friendly and kind never hesitated to make us feel welcome!
The riads we stayed in were stunning and the staff were all accommodating. We had no issues checking in or out of them.
Our tour of the handcrafters in Fes was remarkable. We were told we were under no obligation to buy however we did feel some pressure to make purchases. We got good value at the Tannery but just know the prices were considerably less at the market in Marrakech.
We had a great time with Said and his family for dinner. The food was delicious and it was fun to meet the family and do a little dancing in traditional Moroccan costumes.
Our tour guide Hannan in Marrakech was top notch. She was knowledgeable, patient, kind and a fabulous photographer for all of your Instagram pictures!
The Inara Camp in Agafay was more than we could hope for! The accommodations were comfortable and the staff went above and beyond to meet our needs.

We’re a family of 4 with our first trip to Morocco. The entire experience was fantastic, starting and ending with Abdel. He was very patient, trying to customize our trip to meet our expectations and extremely accommodating as our travel plans changed several times due to canceled flights. He took the time to meet us in Marrakech which added a personal touch and felt we were friends meeting for coffee. Samir was our assigned driver. Samir is kind, knowledgeable about the sites and also very... read more

We’re a family of 4 with our first trip to Morocco. The entire experience was fantastic, starting and ending with Abdel. He was very patient, trying to customize our trip to meet our expectations and extremely accommodating as our travel plans changed several times due to canceled flights. He took the time to meet us in Marrakech which added a personal touch and felt we were friends meeting for coffee. Samir was our assigned driver. Samir is kind, knowledgeable about the sites and also very patient fielding our endless questions over 8-days. He continued to check on us post our departure from Morocco to ensure we arrived to our destination safely. Overall, the riads, hotels, restaurants, tour guides, and excursions met our expectations and we couldn’t have asked for a better trip. Our favorites were the Tiziri Camp riding camels and ATV through dunes of Sahara Desert , the Souks of Fes, and the Tangia in Marrakech cooked by the Chef of former King.

Hotel Review

Riad Salam Fes

Fes

Riad is absolutely breathtaking! As it’s a Riad in the Médina, be prepared for unpleasant sewage odor and hearing the noise from the hotel and Street. But definitely worth it to experience the Riad.

Tips for future travelers

Cover drains to minimize odor and bring ear plugs.

Authenticity & Character

Decor

Location

Inside Médina is great!

Staff

Very kind and attentive

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean but not comfort not comparable to modern hotels

Activity Review

Full-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes

Fes

Mohamed or “Momo” has 30-yrs of experience and understood the history of Fes extremely well. He helped to negotiate prices which was super helpful and hopefully fair for all.

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Food

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Working with Original travels was a pleasure. They took great care of us from the airport pickup till the drop off a week later.

During the trip planning process, Abdullah was amazingly accommodating to every single one of our needs and requests. We were traveling with an eighteen month old which made things a bit complicated. Abdullah planned everything beautifully, and we had a crib already placed in every room we stayed at. The hotels and riads he picked were great both from hospitality... read more

Working with Original travels was a pleasure. They took great care of us from the airport pickup till the drop off a week later.

During the trip planning process, Abdullah was amazingly accommodating to every single one of our needs and requests. We were traveling with an eighteen month old which made things a bit complicated. Abdullah planned everything beautifully, and we had a crib already placed in every room we stayed at. The hotels and riads he picked were great both from hospitality as well as value for money standpoint.

Abdullah catered well to our interests in history, culture and most importantly, the sumptuous Moroccan food. Our itinerary was packed specifically with stuff we were interested in. But most importantly, the personal touch, responsiveness and adeptness at trouble shooting is what set these guys apart. We plan to recommend them to all our friends planning a Morocco trip.

Feysel our driver was with us for the whole week. He was punctual, courteous, knowledgeable and very friendly, especially with our infant son. He always went the extra mile, being a personal shopper, interpreter, local banker and most importantly a friend. He truly made us feel at home, and even though we were with him for just a week, he feels like an old friend.

Faissal, our driver, and Abdellah from Original Travels made my mother and I's first trip to Morocco exceptional. Faissal is friendly, helpful, and well-informed on the different regions in Morocco. We arrived in Casablanca and went to Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Boumalne Dades, Marrakech, and departed from Casablanca. All of the cities were unique and different from one another. They are all must sees. I especially loved having dinner at Said's house. His family is the sweetest and the food... read more

Faissal, our driver, and Abdellah from Original Travels made my mother and I's first trip to Morocco exceptional. Faissal is friendly, helpful, and well-informed on the different regions in Morocco. We arrived in Casablanca and went to Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Boumalne Dades, Marrakech, and departed from Casablanca. All of the cities were unique and different from one another. They are all must sees. I especially loved having dinner at Said's house. His family is the sweetest and the food is exceptionally good. Faissal is very skilled in driving and we felt very safe in his hands. I have been to several other countries, but Morocco is something unique. On our trip in March, we saw snow and rain in the mountains and sun in the Sahara desert in one day. The people are very welcoming, hospitable, and friendly. The artwork and architecture is gorgeous and totally worth the visit. The hotels we stayed at were clean, and had friendly and helpful staff. Moroccan cuisine and the mint tea is delicious too. The trip being as wonderful as it was is due to having Faissal as our driver. He really went above and beyond to make our trip the best we have ever had. I promise if you book you will not regret visiting the beautiful country of Morocco and having Faissal, the friendliest driver ever!

Hotel Review

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Ait Ouffi

Boumalne Dades is such a gorgeous city and Dar Rihana Dades is a beautiful hotel. The staff was very hospitable and the food was absolutely delicious. The scenery surrounding the hotel is out of this world. The rooms were very clean, as well. Highly recommend!

Tips for future travelers

Everything is wonderful at this hotel!

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Activity Review

Dinner with a Local Family in Fes

Fes

Said and his family were wonderful. My mother and I felt at home when we visited. They are extremely friendly and hospitable. The food was also very delicious! Highly recommend!

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Food

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