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In a world full of travel options, we know how important it is to find something that feels personal and meaningful — not just another trip, but an experience that stays with you.

What makes Original Travels truly special is the heart behind it. Born and raised in the Berber lands of the Atlas Mountains, Abdel, our founder, started this journey with one goal: to share Morocco’s soul with travelers like you. For us, it’s not just about visiting iconic sites; it’s about immersing yourself in the culture, connecting with local communities, and experiencing the traditions that make this country so unique.

When you choose to travel with us, you’re not just exploring Morocco; you’re supporting its people and its future. Abdel’s vision is rooted in sustainability — from working with local artisans and offering eco-friendly stays to creating opportunities for rural communities. Every step of your journey contributes to something bigger, leaving a positive impact for the people and places you encounter.

And because we believe every traveler’s dream is unique, we create experiences tailored to you. Whether it’s a peaceful moment in the Atlas Mountains, the vibrant energy of Marrakech, or the magic of the Sahara under a starlit sky, we’ll help you design a journey that’s as unique and unforgettable as Morocco itself.

Original Travels Co is part of the following groups: Morocco Travel Agents

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Recent Trip Reviews for Original Travels Co

A Magical 10-day Family Trip in Morocco
Morocco | Dec 26 - Jan 6, 2025

Brian
Brian P.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2025
Our family had an amazing 10-day trip to Morocco over the New Year’s Eve holiday early this year. Morocco was a very good choice for our trip - so many friendly people, beautiful landscapes and fascinating history. The itinerary put together with Hamza really made the trip for us. We started in Rabat, which let us see the capital city first to get oriented, and then traveled around the country clockwise, ending in Marrakesh. The highlights of the trip for us are too many to mention. Off... Read more

Our family had an amazing 10-day trip to Morocco over the New Year’s Eve holiday early this year. Morocco was a very good choice for our trip - so many friendly people, beautiful landscapes and fascinating history. The itinerary put together with Hamza really made the trip for us. We started in Rabat, which let us see the capital city first to get oriented, and then traveled around the country clockwise, ending in Marrakesh.

The highlights of the trip for us are too many to mention. Off the top of my head: seeing macaques in the snow in the Middle Atlas mountains, riding camels at sunset in the Erg Chebbi desert, learning how to properly prepare Moroccan tea in Imlil, seeing daily life in the backstreets of Marrakesh, eating dinner with a local family in Fes, and taking pictures all of the many, many cats.

We were fortunate to have Samir as our driver for the trip. Samir is an excellent and professional driver, very safe and knowledgeable. He was skilled at communicating the logistics of our tour, keeping us informed and checking in on us through WhatsApp. Meeting times and places were always clear and easy. Samir made sure we moved efficiently from place to place, found our other local guides, and helped us get the most out of everything along the way. Samir’s many kind touches along the way were a great part of our wonderful trip.

Samir suggested many stops based on our interests, and all of them were top-notch additions. We especially enjoyed the Atlas movie studio visit in Ouarzazate, the stop at a geology museum and rock shop, and many interesting food and cultural places along the way. His advice on local customs and his familiarity with towns and people and food along the way were a big help.

All of our local guides were also outstanding: Sharif in Fes, Hanan in Marrakesh, Ahmed at Tiziri Camp in the Sahara, and Mohammed in Imlil.

Local specialist: Hamza EL Asely

The trip was great.
Morocco | Nov 22 - Nov 25, 2024

Joannie
Joannie N.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
The trip was great. We really appreciated how smoothly the transport from the hotel to various activities worked out. It was well organized. We enjoyed our day in the mountains and meeting some locals. I really want to go back! Mohamed was great Read more

The trip was great. We really appreciated how smoothly the transport from the hotel to various activities worked out. It was well organized.

We enjoyed our day in the mountains and meeting some locals. I really want to go back!

Mohamed was great

Hotel Review
2Ciels Boutique Hotel
Marrakech

Cure place. The pool was under renovations when we went

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Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Marrakech Cultural Guided Tour
Marrakech Cultural Guided Tour
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Imlil Valley: High Atlas Mountains Adventure & Lunch with a Berber Family
Day Trip to Imlil Valley: High Atlas Mountains Adventure & Lunch with a Berber Family
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Mohamed El Asely
Mohamed
Mohamed El Asely
Local specialist in Atlas Mountains | Replied on Oct 31, 2025

Hi Joannie,

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely feedback. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip and that everything went smoothly with the transport and activities. It’s wonderful that you had such a great experience in the mountains and enjoyed meeting the locals; those moments truly capture the heart of Morocco.

We also appreciate your note about the hotel pool and will make sure to keep that in mind for future stays.

It was a real pleasure having you with us, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back whenever you decide to return.

Warm regards,
Mohamed

Moroccan Journey
Morocco | Oct 17 - Oct 27, 2025

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Rebecka D.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
We just came back from 10 days in Morocco and had an unforgettable experience. Booking with Original Travels through KimKim was easy and Said was patient, accommodating and informative. But the real adventure started when Karim picked us up at the airport. Over the course of our trip he was our driver, guide, photographer, entertainer, and friend. Of course we enjoyed all the epic destinations (thanks again to Said for setting us up with exactly the experiences we were looking for!) for the... Read more

We just came back from 10 days in Morocco and had an unforgettable experience. Booking with Original Travels through KimKim was easy and Said was patient, accommodating and informative. But the real adventure started when Karim picked us up at the airport. Over the course of our trip he was our driver, guide, photographer, entertainer, and friend. Of course we enjoyed all the epic destinations (thanks again to Said for setting us up with exactly the experiences we were looking for!) for the but the journey was just as good thanks to Karim. He was so generous with his time, stories, knowledge and smiles. Getting to know the locals is always a highlight of traveling for me and Karim really delivered for us! He introduced us to friends, took us to his favorite local spots, and sent us home with memories to last a lifetime.

Local specialist: Hamza EL Asely
Hamza
Hamza EL Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Oct 29, 2025

Hi Rebecka,

Thank you so much for your lovely words! We’re so happy to hear you had such a great time in Morocco. Karim really enjoys sharing his country, and we’re glad he made your journey fun, personal, and full of local experiences.

It’s also great that Said could help set up the experiences you were hoping for. It’s wonderful to know that both the places you visited and the people you met made your trip so memorable.

Thank you for letting us be part of your Moroccan journey!

Best,
Hamza

Overwhelmingly beautiful and friendly Morocco
Morocco | Oct 17 - Oct 27, 2025

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Janice R.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
I cannot praise Karim, our driver, enoughfor making our trip an incredible experience. He took the time to get to know us and adapted our travels to ensure we had the ultimate Moroccan experience including meeting several of his friends and taking us to local hangouts. Chefcaouen was beautiful and perhaps our most favorite city. I’m so glad we added an extra night and wished we even had more time there. Omar, our hiking guide, assessed our ability and took us on extended trails to... Read more

I cannot praise Karim, our driver, enoughfor making our trip an incredible experience. He took the time to get to know us and adapted our travels to ensure we had the ultimate Moroccan experience including meeting several of his friends and taking us to local hangouts. Chefcaouen was beautiful and perhaps our most favorite city. I’m so glad we added an extra night and wished we even had more time there. Omar, our hiking guide, assessed our ability and took us on extended trails to beautiful sites. He later met us for a hike up to the Spanish Mosque for sunset with his dog as we were both dog lovers and missing our own at home. Fes was worthwhile and the trip out to the desert for luxury tent camping and a camel ride was unique. We spent time in the mountains, visited the gorge, walked through the oasis, and had a lovely afternoon with a local family who could not have been more welcoming. I will admit that Marrakech at the end of the trip was a bit overwhelming after spending so much time in country but we took advantage of the resort and had a quiet afternoon poolside before meeting our driver again for a very fun local nightclub experience. I would highly recommend KimKim to anyone wishing to plan a visit to Morocco and I will certainly use them again for my future travels elsewhere.

Hotel Reviews
Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouen

Beautiful facility and perfect location. The staff was very accommodating arranging for a rooftop dinner one night. Loved it.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux
Fès

Again beautiful place, perfect location and outstanding staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Our rooftop bartender was so sweet and wanted to make sure we were enjoying his country.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Desert Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi
Merzouga

Super fun and unique experience. Food was very good and the entertainment around the fire in the evening was so fun.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ksar El Kabbaba
Skoura

Beautiful location and wonderful staff. We actually enjoyed massages here one afternoon. The pool looked delightful but was surprisingly too cold to enjoy.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Mohammad was a wonderful waiter and ensured we were enjoying ourselves. The food was very good even thought it was a set menu but loved the fact that most of the menu was sourced right from the property.
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Mamounia
Marrakech

This was an absolutely beautiful property but honestly it was a bit too fancy for our liking. We probably would have been happier in something a little more down graded. I was traveling with a friend and all our other accommodations provided us with individual beds. When we arrived, we were told we were assigned a single king bed, when asked if they could accommodate us in a room with separate beds, the cost we were told would be $800 USD per night to accommodate (obviously we didn’t make the change). We also found this property to be more expensive for drinks and opted not to eat there. We found the staff pleasant but not was warm and comforting as our other stays.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Exploration of the "Blue City" Chefchaouen
Guided Exploration of the "Blue City" Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen

This was probably our favorite stay in Morocco. The city was beautiful and the people so welcoming. Omar was a perfect guide for our hike to Gods Arch and the waterfall. We had such a fun time with Omar, he met us later in the day and took us up to the Spanish Mosque to watch the sunset followed. Y a visit to his home and a chance to meet his family. We felt like we were relatives over for a visit. Mustafa was out local guide and he treated us like we were his best friends right from the beginning, brought us to some of his favorite “trusted” shops, and even took the time to find us a bottle of wine and bring it to our hotel so we could enjoy a rooftop dinner.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone was amazing and incredibly welcoming. We can’t say enough about the guides, the staff, and especially Karim our driver and very quickly, our best friend.
Transport
Guided Hike to Akchour Waterfall
Guided Hike to Akchour Waterfall
Chefchaouen

Beautiful hiking along the water. Omar was awesome.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes: Morocco's Spiritual Heart
Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes: Morocco's Spiritual Heart
Fes

Shariff was a great guide. Lots of fun and knowledgeable. Had a good lunch during the day. We were brought to a rug shop where they offered us tea and talked to us about the different rugs. Felt the pricing may have been misrepresented and my friend later realized she spent way more than she thought she was quoted. We later read reviews online of that specific rug place and others had posted they had similar experiences.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride
Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride
Morocco

Super fun experience-glad we included it. The luxury tents were very nice, enjoyed star gazing at night, food was good and we met some very fun people.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes
Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes
Morocco

Very hot day. Local guide was fine but not remarkable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi
Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi
Merzouga

The boards where at the resort so we just grabbed them and tried one or two runs. Fun but unremarkable

Quality of Experience
Explore Berber Culture: Hiking and Lunch with a Local Family in Skoura Oasis
Explore Berber Culture: Hiking and Lunch with a Local Family in Skoura Oasis
Morocco

Buddha was a great guide for our walk through the oasis but the highlight was visiting with the local family. We spent hours there and met the entire family including the baby. This was truly an amazing experience in local culture and family life.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Skoura to Marrakech via Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou
Skoura to Marrakech via Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou
Morocco

Every drive we took with Karim was fun, eventful, and included unplanned adventures

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh

Abdul was so knowledgeable and fun to hang out with. We learned a lot about the country, Marrakech, and even about Abdul and his family.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Marrakech Evening Food Tour
Marrakech Evening Food Tour
Marrakesh

Oh my goodness, the food we sampled. Mohammad quickly understood that we found Marrakech a bit noisy and overwhelming so directed us to food samplings along a bit quieter of a route. Having said that, we enjoyed being in the very vibrant square at night and enjoyed snail soup, spiced tea, and playful time with some monkeys.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Three Hour Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe
Three Hour Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe
Marrakesh

Very fun, would highly recommend- compliments to the chef. Food was amazing

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Hamza EL Asely
Hamza
Hamza EL Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Oct 28, 2025

Hello Janice,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We’re glad to hear that Karim and Omar helped make your trip truly unforgettable and that you enjoyed connecting with locals, discovering hidden gems, and soaking in Morocco’s beauty, from Chefchaouen to the desert and beyond.

We’re also so happy you enjoyed your mountain hikes, oasis walks, and the special moments with local families, it’s those personal touches that make Morocco so memorable.

We really appreciate your kind recommendation and can’t wait to help plan your next adventure.

Warm regards,
Hamza

A great way to experience the variety of Morocco with ease
Morocco | Oct 11 - Oct 19, 2025

Amy
Amy B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
We had a fantastic week driving all over Morocco and I think what impressed us the most was just how much variety there is! Kimkim did a great job taking care of all the details for us and making it easy & seamless to do so many different things. All of our hotels were great, but the room in Essaouira (Riad Mimouna) was particularly stunning and memorable! We really enjoyed Essaouira and appreciated it being an unstructured day where we could explore on our own. I also want to shout out our... Read more

We had a fantastic week driving all over Morocco and I think what impressed us the most was just how much variety there is! Kimkim did a great job taking care of all the details for us and making it easy & seamless to do so many different things. All of our hotels were great, but the room in Essaouira (Riad Mimouna) was particularly stunning and memorable! We really enjoyed Essaouira and appreciated it being an unstructured day where we could explore on our own. I also want to shout out our Marrakech local guide, Abdella-- he pointed out details we would have never noticed and enriched the walking tour with cultural and historical significance. Moreover, he customized it to our specific interests, taking us to a spices shop at our request with no hesitation. And of course, our night in the Sahara Desert with the camel ride, campsite, sunset & sunrise were just magical.

In retrospect, there were a few excursions that didn't quite meet expectations and/or weren't totally tailored to our interests. It felt like they kept pushing us to buy from local merchants (leather, carpets, silk, oils, etc.), but we were more interested in history than in shopping. We also had much better experiences finding food on our own than in the places they set up for us, which were generally more expensive and had less variety.

All that said, the best part of our experience with kimkim might very well be our driver, Tayeb. He was always punctual, friendly, and professional throughout the trip. I can't imagine trying to navigate through Morocco on our own, through crazy traffic & long drives, and it was so worth it to have someone else manage it for us. But more than that, Tayeb added a lot of unexpected fun and interesting stops along the way! Arguably all of our best meals were on the road at restaurants he picked that we would have never found on our own. They were delicious and very well priced! There were so many hidden gems and experiences he opened up, breaking up the driving time with conversation and humor. He showed us the epitome of Moroccan hospitality and it really felt like we left with a new friend.

Hotel Reviews
Riad Ghita
Fes

Beautiful hotel, with a quiet & spacious room. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, and the breakfast every morning was great. Moreover, the location was totally ideal. We were close enough to be able to walk into the medina on our own, but also on the outside of it where we could easily meet up with our driver and not be disturbed by noise. Perfect spot for a couple of days in Fes.

Authenticity & Character
Gorgeous building with mosaic tiles and a large interior courtyard
Location
Moreover, the location was totally ideal. We were close enough to be able to walk into the medina on our own, but also on the outside of it where we could easily meet up with our driver and not be disturbed by noise. Perfect spot for a couple of days in Fes.
Staff
The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, greeting us with mint tea.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was spacious and long, with high ceilings and the A/C was really nice
Orient Desert Camp
Merzouga

Exceeded expectations! What a beautiful oasis for a night in the desert!

Authenticity & Character
Location
So cool to be surrounded by desert
Staff
The staff were all very nice, welcoming us with tea and snacks and then playing music around the campfire at night. They were great!
Cleanliness & Comfort
I cannot believe how luxurious the tent was! It came with a king size bed, full bathroom, sink and shower. Truly a beautiful "glamping" experience.
kasbah ait benmoro
Skoura

This was such an unexpected and cool experience! It felt like going back in time, living in the walls of a wealthy Berber family. We really found it fascinating

Authenticity & Character
This one felt SO authentic. A cultural and historic experience
Location
Convenient stop on our drive from Merzouga to Marrakech
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The tradeoff with the authentic experience is that it lacked some of the modern amenities like A/C. But it was worth it!
Riad Terra Bahia
Marrakech

Good location and satisfactory stay

Authenticity & Character
Lovely Riad with rooftop terrace
Location
Great location in Marrakech right by that open square so we could easily meet our driver and get into the medina on our own. But also far enough away that it wasn't noisy!
Staff
The staff was nice, but the communication wasn't perfect. They moved our room without telling us on the second night, and they weren't super clear with check in & check out instructions.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room felt a bit exposed to everyone else and hard to block out the light
Riad Mimouna
Essaouira

Arguably the best hotel room of our lives!!! We had an amazing corner room right on the water! The open windows created the most beautiful background sounds of softly crashing waves. The water views were absolutely stunning! I will dream about this room for a very long time- only wish we could have stayed longer!

Authenticity & Character
Literally on the edge of the city walls, it was incredible
Location
Unbelievable location, right on the water
Staff
So incredibly nice, funny, warm and helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
The best sleep! It was just incredible
Barceló Casablanca
Casablanca

Perfectly fine for the situation

Authenticity & Character
Just a modern hotel; nothing special but nothing wrong with it
Location
I don't know Casablanca well enough, but there were at least a couple restaurants we could walk to
Staff
Again, just fine but nothing over the top
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable
Activity Reviews
Private Transfer from Skoura to Marrakech: Crossing the High Atlas
Private Transfer from Skoura to Marrakech: Crossing the High Atlas
Morocco

There were so many more interesting stops along this route than we knew! We really enjoyed the Atlas Studios, Aït Benhaddou, and then Tayeb took us to an AMAZING barbecue restaurant in the mountains.

Guided Tour of Fez Medina
Guided Tour of Fez Medina
Fes

In reality, this felt like more like a guided tour of where to shop than of the history of Fez. We really weren't interested in buying things and thus felt awkward as we were continuously dropped off at another merchant (leather, silk, pottery, carpets, etc). And when he took us to a historic site, he just dropped us off to check out on our own rather than talking us through it.

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh

Abdella did such a fantastic job! This is exactly what we were looking for. He explained the art in such detail, helping us understand the "what" and "why" behind the beautiful mosaic tiles we'd been seeing all week. We learned so much in such a short time with him. And then when we said we were specifically interested in going to a spice stand, he didn't hesitate but took us to exactly what we we had in mind. He catered the experience to us and shared so much interesting information along the way. It was great!

Marrakech to Essaouira
Marrakech to Essaouira
Morocco

Nice, brief drive. We LOVED Essaouira and wanted to maximize our time there

Essaouira to Casablanca via Eljadida & Safi Coastal Route
Essaouira to Casablanca via Eljadida & Safi Coastal Route
Morocco

Long drive, nothing memorable.

Dine with a Local Family
Dine with a Local Family
Morocco

This really did not live up to how it was advertised. The family was VERY sweet, and I appreciate them feeding us. But here's how it was described: "When you arrive, they welcome you with smiles and offer mint tea and dates. The father may work in the medina or at a school, and he will proudly talk about Fes. The mother makes sure you feel comfortable. The children may be shy at first, but soon they will come to greet you. Before dinner, you may help a little in the kitchen. The mother can show you how to mix a salad or arrange bread. While cooking, the family asks about your trip, your home, and what you think of Morocco. They tell stories about daily life and their city. Dinner is served at a low table. Everyone sits on cushions." In reality, we sat alone in a silent room while one teenager watched us eat. The mother and father did not speak English at all and thus were unable to converse with us. No one ate with us, the teenager just watched us eat. We paid 650 dirham for chicken tagine, while was paid 120 dirham for the exact same meal at a restaurant. They did not teach us how to cook, we did not sit on cushions, and it was disappointing. But that's not a knock on the family themselves- they were very sweet people!

Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride
Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride
Morocco

Absolutely loved our camel ride and Sahara experience! We will remember that night for the rest of our lives. The campsite was amazing and the setting was magical.

Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi
Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi
Merzouga

This was a total flop. The sandboard didn't move one inch down the sand hill. They didn't take us out to a dune high enough, just handed us an old board to let us walk a few feet within the camp. Even Michael as an experienced snowboarder couldn't get it to move at all. This didn't work at all and was disappointing.

Visit Majorelle Gardens
Visit Majorelle Gardens
Marrakesh

Didn't need this experience. It felt like an overcrowded tourist destination. Even though we had a scheduled ticket entrance time, we still had to wait 30 minutes in line to enter. Then it seemed like the purpose was just to take photos for social media. Not our kind of spot.

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide
Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide
Morocco

He just dropped us off at the mosque. I wouldn't call that a tour of Casablanca. And since the entry fee wasn't included, we decided to just walk along the water on our own instead.

Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Oct 27, 2025
Hi Amy, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your Morocco trip. We’re truly delighted to hear that you had a fantastic week exploring the country and that you enjoyed the variety Morocco has to offer, from your stay at Riad Mimouna in Essaouira to the magical night in the Sahara Desert. It’s also wonderful to know that your Marrakech guide, Abdella, and especially your driver, Tayeb, made such a positive impact on your experience. We’ll be sure to share... Read more

Hi Amy,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your Morocco trip. We’re truly delighted to hear that you had a fantastic week exploring the country and that you enjoyed the variety Morocco has to offer, from your stay at Riad Mimouna in Essaouira to the magical night in the Sahara Desert. It’s also wonderful to know that your Marrakech guide, Abdella, and especially your driver, Tayeb, made such a positive impact on your experience. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with both of them.

We also sincerely appreciate your honest feedback regarding some of the excursions in Fez and other activities that didn’t quite meet your expectations. We’re very sorry that certain visits felt overly commercial or didn’t align with your interests in history and culture. Your comments are extremely valuable, and we’ll review these experiences closely with our local partners to ensure they become more authentic, interactive, and better tailored to travelers’ preferences.

Regarding the family dinner and sandboarding, we regret that these moments fell short of what was described. We’re already taking steps to improve the communication and quality of these experiences to make sure future guests receive the genuine and engaging interactions we strive for.

Thank you again for your balanced feedback and for trusting us with your journey through Morocco. We’re happy that the overall experience, especially your connection with Tayeb, left you with such great memories. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future to explore even more of Morocco, with a fully personalized touch.

Warm regards,
Abdel

Merhaba Morocco
Morocco | Oct 6 - Oct 15, 2025

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Nithya R.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
From start to finish, everything about our trip exceeded expectations. The country is stunning — from the vibrant cities and beautiful architecture to the peaceful dunes of the Sahara (a true bucket-list experience!). The people are incredibly kind and welcoming, and we felt completely safe everywhere we went — not even a hint of petty theft. Imane was amazing in helping us plan the perfect trip for our family, especially since we were travelling with our 2-year-old toddler. She took the... Read more

From start to finish, everything about our trip exceeded expectations. The country is stunning — from the vibrant cities and beautiful architecture to the peaceful dunes of the Sahara (a true bucket-list experience!). The people are incredibly kind and welcoming, and we felt completely safe everywhere we went — not even a hint of petty theft.

Imane was amazing in helping us plan the perfect trip for our family, especially since we were travelling with our 2-year-old toddler. She took the time to get on a call, walk through all our options, and tailor everything to our needs.

Said provided excellent on-the-ground support, always quick to help and solve any issues that came up in real time.

And Karim, our driver, made the journey extra special — sharing stories, traditions, and his deep pride in Berber culture throughout the trip.

Every accommodation we stayed in was stunning, and every stop along the way was thoughtfully chosen.
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!

Hotel Reviews
Orient Desert Camp
Merzouga
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dar Rihana Dades
Douar Aït Ouffi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Diamond of Marrakech
Marrakech
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Imane Ouriche
Imane
Imane Ouriche
Local specialist in Agadir | Replied on Oct 28, 2025

Hi Nithya,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly glad to hear that your journey through Morocco exceeded expectations and that you felt safe, welcomed, and inspired throughout your stay.

Our team will be so happy to know that their care and attention helped make your family’s experience special, especially while traveling with your little one.

We’re grateful you chose us to plan your Moroccan adventure and hope to welcome you and your family again for another unforgettable trip in the future!

Best Wishes,
Imane

The overall experience was lovely
Morocco | Sep 28 - Oct 10, 2025

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Rosa B.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
The overall experience was lovely.
Our driver was attentive and available. I understand that he is not a guide, but a bit more knowledge of the places we are driving by would have been helpful. Specially since during long drives, there were no guides with us & we passed a lot of interesting places. Once prompted he did tell where we were, but maybe a bit more espontenous info will be great.
All the accommodations were very nice. I had prefer to stay 1 night only at the Sahara desert camp,...
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The overall experience was lovely.
Our driver was attentive and available. I understand that he is not a guide, but a bit more knowledge of the places we are driving by would have been helpful. Specially since during long drives, there were no guides with us & we passed a lot of interesting places. Once prompted he did tell where we were, but maybe a bit more espontenous info will be great.
All the accommodations were very nice. I had prefer to stay 1 night only at the Sahara desert camp, since it was not clear to me that we were not able to stay in the camp during the day and what was available to visit was quite limited. I did enjoy the Skoura hotel, that was a nice place to relax, after the long drive.
Also maybe look more into the places to eat when out on the road. Maybe there are not a lot of options, but it seems that the places chosen were more geared towards regular tourist, since the menus were limited and/or fixed price menus.
The guide we had in Fes, Moustafa, was excellent, my favorite of the trip.
You have a beautiful country & I enjoyed it very much!

Local specialist: Ali Moujane
Ali
Ali Moujane
Local specialist in Atlas Mountains | Replied on Oct 27, 2025

Hi Rosa,

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're very happy to hear you enjoyed your trip and that your driver took good care of you.

We truly appreciate your helpful comments about sharing more local insights during the drives and improving meal stops, we’ll definitely take this into account.

I am delighted to hear that you loved the accommodations and your time with Moustafa in Fes! It was a pleasure having you in Morocco, and we hope to welcome you again one day.

Best Wishes,
Ali

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Morocco | Sep 30 - Oct 12, 2025

Jonathan
Jonathan L.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Our guide was Ilyace. He was wonderful. He looked out for us especially in a country that we are not familiar with. He is very knowledgeable with the area we visited and provides us with a 24/7 service if we need him. Will definitely check to see if he is available on our next visit to Morocco. Read more

Our guide was Ilyace. He was wonderful. He looked out for us especially in a country that we are not familiar with. He is very knowledgeable with the area we visited and provides us with a 24/7 service if we need him. Will definitely check to see if he is available on our next visit to Morocco.

Hotel Reviews
Barceló Casablanca
Casablanca
Authenticity & Character
Look new and elegant
Location
Close to a lot of eatery and shops
Staff
Accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and strong water pressure
Hotel Dar Mounir
Chefchaouen

Like staying in a fairy tale

Authenticity & Character
Fairy tale story book
Location
Central to everything
Staff
Awesome
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Riad Braya
FesfE

Feels like an Oasis

Authenticity & Character
We stayed in a majestic room
Location
Close to everything
Staff
Extremely nice and accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spotless
Riad Villa Midelt
Midelt

Old need to be renovated

Authenticity & Character
Compared to our previous stayed, need improvement
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Have to stuff the shower drain so the smell doesn’t permeate the whole room. The drain hole was stuff when we arrived and then I realized why.
Orient Desert Camp
Merzouga

Awesome service. Awesome experience. Must visit. Staffs were more than accommodating. Food was excellent.

Authenticity & Character
Felt like we were back in time
Location
Great glamping experience
Staff
Go above and beyond
Cleanliness & Comfort
Immaculate. Did not feel like we were in the desert. Feels like we are at a 5 stars hotel
Riad Ksar Ighnda
Ait Benhaddou

It’s a fortress. We stayed in a castle!

Authenticity & Character
It’s like a magical Oasis inside a fortress.
Location
Staff
They were nice
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was nice. Only 4 stars because out of all the places that we stayed, they have the oldest and crappiest AC unit. Barely any air.
Riad Pachavana
Marrakech

Close to everything

Authenticity & Character
Feel like a honeymoon suite.
Location
Easy access and easy to find our way back from the Medina
Staff
Very nice
Cleanliness & Comfort
We have dirty glass. Did not get replaced or clean but just flipped over.
Hotel Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery
Essaouira

The Ritz of Morocco

Authenticity & Character
It’s a Marriott/Hilton vacation club resort
Location
Very close stroll to the port and Medina
Staff
Great. Helped us made dinner reservations and guide us where to go
Cleanliness & Comfort
Extremely clean
Activity Reviews
Visit Majorelle Gardens
Visit Majorelle Gardens
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque
Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque
Morocco

Was really nice and impressive. There is a tour for every language

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver Ilyace was great.
Transport
Got our tickets and we did not have to wait to enter. Everything was very smooth.
Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide
Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat
Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes
Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Fez Medina
Guided Tour of Fez Medina
Fes

It’s a maze. Felt like ants.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Journey from Fes to Midelt
Private Journey from Fes to Midelt
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Food
The food was good and the restaurant owner was very generous and authentic
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Drive from Midelt to Merzouga via Erfoud with a Saharan Camel Ride
Drive from Midelt to Merzouga via Erfoud with a Saharan Camel Ride
Morocco

Great experience. Must try at least once. Also nice to enjoy the sunset in the middle of nowhere in the desert. Our guides help us take wonderful pictures

Quality of Experience
Wonderful time.
Food
Extremely tasty. Feels like a 4 stars restaurant in the middle of the desert
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Was there for us if we needed him
Transport
Private Transfer from Merzouga to Aït Benhaddou via Dades Valley
Private Transfer from Merzouga to Aït Benhaddou via Dades Valley
Morocco

Great views. We have great pictures.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Essaouira to Casablanca via Eljadida & Safi Coastal Route
Essaouira to Casablanca via Eljadida & Safi Coastal Route
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures
Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures
Merzouga

It a good experience to understand the cultures and the hardship of others.

Quality of Experience
Food
Tea was good.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga
ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga
Merzouga

Go higher and farther than where the Camels can take you.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
ATV guide was great and thoughtful
Transport
Ilyace hooked us up with everything.
Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi N'Tichka pass
Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi N'Tichka pass
Morocco

Magnificent views.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ilyace was great to make the curve turns so the ride was very smooth.
Transport
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Food
Our local guide took us to a great underground roasted goat restaurant
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Transfer from Marrakech to Enchanting Essaouira
Private Transfer from Marrakech to Enchanting Essaouira
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Essaouira
Guided Tour of Essaouira
Essaouira
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local guide was very knowledgeable
Transport
Local specialist: Hamza EL Asely
Hamza
Hamza EL Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Oct 19, 2025

Hello Jonathan,

Thank you so much for sharing this! We’re really happy to hear that you had such a great experience with Ilyace. He’s truly one of a kind, always caring, attentive, and passionate about showing the real Morocco. We’ll make sure he gets to read your lovely words; it’ll mean a lot to him. We hope Morocco keeps a special place in your heart, and we’d love to see you again someday.

Cheers,
Hamza

Enjoy the history, the people’s and the cultures of Morocco.
Morocco | Oct 7 - Oct 16, 2025

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Ken Y.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025
We highly enjoyed a 10 day driving tour of Morocco with stops in Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Skoura and Marrakech. Our driver, Ayoub, was with us throughout the trip and, besides excellent driving skills, was knowledgeable, patient, thoughtful, helpful, and full of good humor. Our City guides in Fes (Shariff) and Skoura (Badr) were excellent. We had a rewarding lunch visit with a family in Skoura. We would highly recommend this trip for anyone interested in learning... Read more

We highly enjoyed a 10 day driving tour of Morocco with stops in Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Skoura and Marrakech. Our driver, Ayoub, was with us throughout the trip and, besides excellent driving skills, was knowledgeable, patient, thoughtful, helpful, and full of good humor. Our City guides in Fes (Shariff) and Skoura (Badr) were excellent. We had a rewarding lunch visit with a family in Skoura. We would highly recommend this trip for anyone interested in learning about the history, the people and the cultures of Morocco.

Hotel Reviews
La Maison Arabe Hotel
Marrakech
Authenticity & Character
Location
Near the Medina.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ksar El Kabbaba
Skoura

Exquisite setting, excellent staff and service. Being there is like being welcomed family members. The food there was remarkably good. Wonderful place to stay for two nights (not just one night) to enjoy the spa, meals, and beautifully landscaped grounds. And definitely arrange a family visit for lunch. One of the best experiences of the trip.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Superb and friendly service.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beautiful room.
Hôtel La Tour Hassan Palace
Rabat
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouen
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux
Fès

Beautiful hotel, but they cancelled our appointment one hour before our arrival due to flooding issues they were having. It required several days to resolve the refund issues with the hotel, though none of this was the fault of Original Travels, who worked with us diligently to reach a fair resolution. Thank you Original and Said.

RIAD VILLA AMOOD
Merzouga

Excellent room and wonderful staff.

Authenticity & Character
Historic, traditional feel.
Location
Beautiful hotel and grounds.
Staff
Uniformly exceptional.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Skoura to Marrakech via Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou
Skoura to Marrakech via Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Transport
Explore the Heart of Skoura: Pottery, Palm Groves & Local Life
Explore the Heart of Skoura: Pottery, Palm Groves & Local Life
Skoura

Visit with a local family for lunch was a highlight of the trip. Learned so much, and enjoyed meeting the family.

Quality of Experience
Food
The lunch prepared by the family was wonderful.?!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Thank you, Badr, for arranging the family visit.
Transport
Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures
Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures
Merzouga
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride
Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Food
Staff at the camp were terrific.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fez: Exploring the Ancient Medina and Jewish Mellah
Fez: Exploring the Ancient Medina and Jewish Mellah
Fes

Excellent guide, Shariff. Informative and friendly.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes
Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes
Morocco

Loved Volubilis. Must see.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Arrival in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat via the Coast
Arrival in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat via the Coast
Morocco

Quite efficient and courteous.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We were met by our driver, Ayoub, right at the terminal exit.
Transport
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Oct 30, 2025
Hi Ken, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that your journey through Morocco was enjoyable and memorable. It's wonderful to know that Ayoub, Shariff, and Badr made your experience special with their professionalism and local expertise, and that the family lunch in Skoura was a highlight of your trip. We also appreciate your patience with the Riad Fès situation, and we're glad we could help resolve it quickly. We're pleased that the cultural... Read more

Hi Ken,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that your journey through Morocco was enjoyable and memorable. It's wonderful to know that Ayoub, Shariff, and Badr made your experience special with their professionalism and local expertise, and that the family lunch in Skoura was a highlight of your trip.

We also appreciate your patience with the Riad Fès situation, and we're glad we could help resolve it quickly. We're pleased that the cultural sites, authentic experiences, and accommodations all came together to create a trip you'll remember.

Your kind recommendation means a lot to us, and we would love to welcome you back to discover even more of Morocco's beauty.

Warm regards,
Abdel

Samad was a great driver who made the trip mo...
Morocco | Oct 2 - Oct 16, 2025

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David C.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Samad was a great driver who made the trip most enjoyable. Siad was there to make alterations to the itinerary when we asked. Overall, a stellar job!

Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Oct 17, 2025

Hi David,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that Abdesamad made your trip enjoyable and that Said was able to help with your itinerary changes. Your kind words mean a lot to our entire team.

It was our pleasure to have you explore Morocco with us. We hope to welcome you back again for another amazing experience!

Best regards,
Abdel