Original Travels Co

Highly recommend KimKim!

The team of Imane & Said were very helpful in choosing and planning the trip. They were great to accommodate our requests for Riads vs hotels etc. Overall they did a fantastic job.

Our driver/guide Mayssar was superb; he is knowledgeable, warm, friendly and very accommodating. We might have started with a driver but left with a friend. The trip would not have been good without him!

The accommodations were very good - we wanted to experience the Riads and they were very comfortable.

The highlight of our trip was the Sahara desert. The camel ride, jeep ride and the food! The owner/manager Hummou of the camp was superb in taking care of us; I would highly recommend this camp after talking to travelers in other camps. The food was excellent.

The Riad in Dades Gorges was good, and the manager was fantastic. The best food on the trip was at this Riad.

The second best part of the trip was the cooking class. It was done very elegantly.

Our guide in Marrakesh Abde Latif was the best guide we had - His English, knowledge and sharing was very good. Overall the guides were good, and informative.

We enjoyed the family dinners. It would have been nice if the guide stayed with us to translate when we met the Berber family as no-one there spoke english. But we still enjoyed visiting with the family. They were warm and wonderful.

Palais Zahia was just what we had expected a Riad to be; Great workmanship.

The La Kasbah d'Ourika also had some superb craftsmanship and was renovated very nicely.

All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed the trip.

Of course one or two things didn't work out as expected; but the KimKim team was immediately responsive and did their best to straighten it out. Thanks.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Atrium & Spa

Marrakesh

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

La Kasbah d'Ourika Restaurant & Spa

Marrakech

place with history and the owner described the renovation using local artisans place was very nicely done

Authenticity & Character

Location

great view of the mountains

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Mohammed and his staff were the best and made up for a oK room

Authenticity & Character

Location

nothing to see or do around it

Staff

food was very well prepared

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sahara Eden Camp

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Hummou was an amazing host

Cleanliness & Comfort

great amenities, food was excellent

Riad Fes Nass Zmane

Fes

great vibe , loved the size of the room and the decor, Excellent food

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Mariam was super

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

bathroom had a smell, too many steps ,

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

smell in bathroom , no hot water for part of the day

Riad Kalaa

Rabat

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Breakfast was ok not great

Cleanliness & Comfort

Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

good location and amenities. Room was a bit noisy , Breakfast was excellent

Authenticity & Character

Location

close to sights

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Palais Zahia

Old Medina, Tangier

Loved the architecture and craftsmanship. The courtyard with music was maybe the best place in town for dinner. The reception clerk was a bit sour; but didn't matter much. Dinner and service were very good.

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi (Free of Charge)

Merzouga

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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An Evening Food Walk in Marrakech

Marrakesh

ABDELLATIF was fantastic -even though we had been in country for 14 days-he still found lots of new foods for us to try

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Food

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Explore Hercules caves

Tangier

SKIP

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Guided tour of Marrakech's Gardens

Marrakesh

Secret garden was nice but nothing spectacular Menara was not worth the trip

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

BEST guide Abdellatif

Quality of Experience

informative communicated well , good English

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Dine with a Local Family

Morocco

Yaseen and family were fun to meet

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Guided Hike to the Akchour Waterfall.

Chefchaouen

Guide was not chatty or share much info

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide went off for 30 min and didnt say where he was going

Transport

Guided Tour of Tangier: Where Two Worlds Meet

Tangier

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was not great

Transport

Three Hour Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe

Marrakesh

HIGHLIGHT of the trip

Quality of Experience

Mohd was so knowledgeable and friendly and shared a to of info

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hike through Berber Villages

Morocco

Mohd was a good guide for the hikes , but did not stay for the meal , would have been good for him to stay so we could converse with the family

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Food

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Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges

Morocco

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A Nomad Family and the Music of the Desert

Merzouga

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

skip Ifrane

Quality of Experience

Food

well prepared food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Camel ride was great

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

liked the ceramics and tannery stops as well as the other artisans Guide Mustafa seemed a bit rushed and walked ahead -not as chatty

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

Morocco

Volubilis was good , the other stops were not as interesting

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Where to start? Marrakech: the Diamond Riad was gorgeous, the food from the hotel was great including the breakfasts. In the morning , we had another guest open our room door and entered into our room when we were in it! We addressed with the front staff who denied that she gave the key to someone else, another guest, and had no idea how that could’ve happened. No apologies offered. We were told the night before that our third night was canceled and there was no room for us at the hotel. So we had to pack up and move to another location in the morning. We had plans to return to some places in the Medina but we were unable to. We planned on a food guide our first evening and he was about 45 minutes late. He was too soft spoken and did not offer an expectation for the evening. We felt rushed and had to walk quickly to keep up with him. We recommend not having your food tour on the first night in country if you are able. Our tour guide Goshen for the Medina was very good. We did not feel rushed and were often told to take our time.
Next stop: Riad Dar Imil. The room was very nice but we didn’t have much time in the room as we arrived in the evening. The food was decent.
The hike with Hassan and lunch with a Berber family was a disaster in our opinion. It never occurred. We walked for 30 minutes stopped, had a tea, and spent another 60 minutes walking to and through a village. The meal was in a big room meant for many people where we ate by ourselves and five cats. After our lunch of 30 minutes, our guide napped and returned to our room 60 minutes later. He then guided us for 10 minutes down to our driver. He was not friendly when we asked him about meeting the family. He said they were at a wedding. There were no children to give candy to that we had and he took the whole bag for his family. This was one of the main things that we were looking forward to on this trip and it didn’t happen. We are very disappointed in this aspect. We highly recommend that you do not use Hassan for any guiding! As far as having lunch with a Berber Family, I highly recommend that this is pre-organized before anyone wants to do this.
Dar Rihana Dades was our next hotel. The hotel was beautiful. The food was easily five stars. The chef could be on a cooking show and would probably win. The staff, mainly the main person who ran the restaurant and hotel was phenomenal.
Our guide, Mohammed took us into the monkey fingers trail. He was kind, patient, and knowledgeable. This experience for us was phenomenal.
Onto Merzouga. While our accommodation was a tent in the Sahara, it was meant to be two nights and we only had one night. We also requested for a stargazer experience and that did not happen either. The accommodation was very nice, and the staff was wonderful. The camel ride into the camp was good, but our guide was not good. We recommend you do not use him again. He tried to sell us sand!! At first he said it was a gift to us and then at the camp, he said we owed him 100 dh! The food was terrible at the camp! Cold and flavorless.
The next day, we had a Jeep tour with Abdul. He was a fantastic guide. Patient, very knowledgeable, and friendly. Five stars for him and the tour. We stayed in Riad Villa Amood. The hotel was beautiful, comfortable sleep, and the food was great!
The Fossil museum for us was definitely worth a stop.
The drive to Fez was very long. We wish we would’ve stopped halfway to sleep and relax a little bit. Please change the time on the itinerary to 9 + hours instead of 7.
The accommodation in Fes was 3 stars while we felt the staff member/manager was not very friendly, the dinner we had there was terrible as well as the two breakfasts. The bread was at least two days old. There was no protein or fruit served, and the coffee was average. The guide (Mustfa) in the Medina was a three star. He was knowledgeable, he knew where things were in the Medina, But our heart belief felt like he had done this a 1000 times and he had lost his passion for the job. Our meal in the Medina was awesome- Berrada Family. The places he took us to were geared for sales. We did not like this. The carpet place took over an hour! A discussion needs to happen between the Medina guide and the clients as to what the clients want to see and how long they want to see it for. There were some things that we wanted to see, but we ran out of time because we spent so long in the carpet place. The mosaic and pottery factory tour was good but the high pressure salesman was not ok. The owner even followed us out to our car!
Rabat we could’ve skipped, and Casablanca was enough to have our mosque tour and leave.
Be prepared with enough cash for tipping your guides every day.
Our driver, Samir, was friendly, knowledgeable, and an expert driver. He always provided water for us everyday.
Expectations for the day as far as stops (we could have missed the movie set place as we had to rush to our camel ride), toilet breaks, and lunch breaks should be discussed every morning. There were a few days where we felt hungry and had no place to stop and eat. Expectations between client and the tour guides should also be discussed before the tour. We felt we spent too much time doing things in the Medinas that we didn’t want to do and not enough time seeing and experiencing the things we wanted to see and experience. For example, the Koranic school inside the Fes Medina.
Overall, Morocco is a beautiful country and people with a wonderful variety of things to experience. KimKim was the disappointment with our itinerary being shuffled around. We would recommend to our friends, but giving them these words of advice.

Our driver Ilyace, made the whole trip such a dream! Everything went smoothly and he took the time to take us all kinds of amazing places that weren't on our itinerary, and that only a local would know! Also, KimKim was very easy to work with and everyone on the tram were really great communicators.

Ilyace was fantastic, a great driver and guide.

Hotel Reviews

Dar Yakout

Chefchauen

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Palais Sebban

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Activity Reviews

An Evening Food Walk in Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Guided Exploration of the "Blue City" Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

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Private Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen via Meknes and Volubilis

Morocco

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Food

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Private Transfer From Merzouga to Fez

Morocco

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Dades to Merzouga via the Todra Gorge and Erfoud

Morocco

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Transfer from Marrakech to Boumalne Dades: Through Atlas Mountains, Aït Benhaddou & Rose Valley

Morocco

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Transport

Our local guides in every location were amazing- Abdella, Shariff, Hammou, Muhammad, Abdul. As much as we loved all of it, our time in the Sahara desert was a favorite!

Hotel Reviews

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

The rooms were big with a separate seating area with couches - very comfortable

Authenticity & Character

Location

Location was nice but required walking up some fairly steep walkways

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfortable and nice big rooms

Riad El Amine Fès

Fes

The hotel interior was beautiful but rooms were update narrow winding staircases - my bathroom was up an additional 2 flights from my bedroom- rooms were small & cramped

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Most of us struggled with air conditioning and getting the rooms cooled.

Riad Atrium & Spa

Marrakesh

Rooms were very nice - we struggled a little with the air conditioning but the staff was very helpful

Authenticity & Character

The hotel’s roof was open and they could close it if raining

Location

Location was a bit challenging- we had to go down several alleys before getting to it - your driver cannot get close with the car

Staff

Staff was amazing - always available- even walked us out to meet our driver at 4 am for our hot air balloon ride

Cleanliness & Comfort

Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

A beautiful outdoor area - we sat outside & played cards and enjoyed the gorgeous weather. We also took advantage of the Hammam on the upper level.

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Staff

Very attentive and kind

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sahara Eden Camp

Merzouga

Beautiful setting in the middle of the desert! Sunrises & sunsets were gorgeous- so peaceful & quiet

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Location

Staff

Hammou & the staff were awesome - their personalities really made it enjoyable

Cleanliness & Comfort

The tents were beautiful- cozy and had everything you could want

Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

We lived seeing the mosque, however we did not have a guide - we eventually found an English speaking guide with another group and followed them

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Make sure there is a guide meeting your group

Casablanca in a Few Hours: A Driving Tour

Morocco

It was interesting seeing the inside of the mosque- beautiful building - we really enjoyed learning about the Muslim faith

Quad Biking the Erg Chebbi Dunes

Merzouga

Our favorite thing! So much fun - highly recommend

Quality of Experience

Loved it - we rode for 1.5-2 hrs

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Casablanca to the Blue City With a Stop in Rabat

Morocco

A long drive but enjoyed the stops in Rabat

Over the Atlas to Marrakech

Morocco

Beautiful scenery going over the Atlas mountains but another long day in the van

Majorelle Garden & Yves Saint Laurent Museum (Self-Guided Visit)

Marrakesh

The gardens were beautiful- the flowers and plants were gorgeous- the museum was not that great

Quality of Experience

Loved the gardens - not the museum

A Traditional Moroccan Hammam.

Morocco

Quite an experience! We had no idea that the 4 of us would all be in a room together

Quality of Experience

Merzouga to Boumalne Dades

Morocco

A long day of driving - we broke it up by stopping along the way

Quality of Experience

I would have rather just driven and not stopped as often - it really drug out the trip

A Nomad Family and the Music of the Desert

Merzouga

It was very interesting to meet a nomad woman and her children- we enjoyed learning about their way of life and sharing tea with them

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hammou was grest

Transport

Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi (Free of Charge)

Merzouga

Wasn’t that great - we each rode (sitting down) down the dune once - they didn’t allow standing

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Cooking Class at Amal Non-Profit Center

Marrakesh

This was very interesting and fun - a nice change from the walking tours

Quality of Experience

We learned how to make tajine and ate it - we also learned a great deal about the non profit and how it got started

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Hike through Berber Villages

Morocco

Our itinerary showed a nice easy walk - this hike thru monkey fingers canyon was intense - we all loved it, but wore the wrong shoes! Make sure you wear tennis shoes or hiking shoes - you climb some rock faces and walk thru water

Quality of Experience

The hike was amazing and challenging

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Muhammad was the best - always watching out for us and making sure we were safe

Transport

Fes to Merzouga via Midelt & Erfoud & Sunset Camel Ride

Morocco

Aside from the long drive, we loved the desert and all our activities there - riding camels and ATV’s - seeing the sunrise and sunset

Quality of Experience

Food

All of it!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hammou was an excellent guide - we talked, laughed and thoroughly enjoyed him. Amazing English

Transport

Loved riding in the vehicle across the sand dunes

Chefchaouen: A Guided Walk

Chefchaouen

This was a favorite - it was interesting to learn about the city & why it is blue

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Abdella was very friendly and knowledgeable- we enjoyed our time with him

Transport

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Felt like we really got a taste of the culture when we walked thru the Medina

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Shariff was an excellent guide and spoke great english

Transport

Wonderful helpful guides. Answered any questions, made adjustments

Hotel Reviews

Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

Authenticity & Character

more modern than I expected

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Braya

Fes Medina

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sahara Eden Camp

Merzouga

We arrived late but were given option of longer camel ride in the morning. Excellent food and atmosphere.

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Riad Tamdakhte

Ait Ben Haddou

Helpful staff, engaged employees

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Atrium & Spa

Marrakesh

Beautiful hotel, helpful staff

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Casablanca in a Few Hours: A Driving Tour

Morocco

Quality of Experience

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An Evening Food Walk in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Superb!!!

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Private Transfer from Fes to Casablanca via Rabat

Morocco

Quality of Experience

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Very beautiful

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Private Transfer from Merzouga to Fes: From Sahara Sands to Imperial City

Morocco

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Food

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Private Transfer from Ait Benhaddou to Merzouga Desert (Jeep Transfer to the Camp)

Morocco

Very long ride. I was unaware of how long it would take. Guide made numerous stops as requested. Very impressed with the stop where the tiles were made

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Transfer from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou via the Atlas Mountains

Morocco

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Lots of information. Beautiful city

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A Wonderful 10-Day Journey Through Morocco—with Special Thanks to Hamza! 🇲🇦

Our 10-day trip through Morocco with Original Travels Company was a wonderful experience, filled with beautiful scenery, fascinating history, delicious food, and warm hospitality. The team thoughtfully arranged our accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, and local restaurants, allowing us to relax and enjoy discovering this remarkable country.

A special thank-you goes to our driver, Mr. Hamza, who was exceptional throughout the journey. Professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, he made us feel comfortable and well cared for every day. His kindness and enthusiasm for sharing his country added so much to our experience. It was a pleasure spending these ten days with him, and we would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone visiting Morocco.

From the beautiful blue streets of Chefchaouen and the historic medina of Fes to the Atlas Mountains, Aït Benhaddou, and the lively souks of Marrakech, each destination offered something memorable. Casablanca and Rabat added another perspective on Morocco’s rich history and modern life. Along the way, we enjoyed authentic Moroccan meals, refreshing mint tea, and moments of genuine connection with the people we met.

We have a few constructive suggestions that could make future trips even more comfortable. Guests would benefit from advance notice when a riad is located deep within the medina and requires a considerable walk with luggage. Assistance with carrying or transporting bags would be especially welcome. Where possible, outdoor sightseeing could also be scheduled for the cooler morning or late-afternoon hours to avoid the intense midday heat.

At the Roman ruins, our scheduled guide was unavailable when we arrived. The replacement guide was pleasant and welcoming, although he appeared understandably tired after leading several earlier groups. Ensuring the designated guide is ready on arrival would improve this part of the experience.

Overall, we were very happy with our journey and appreciated the care and organization provided by Original Travels Company. We returned home with beautiful memories and a deeper appreciation of Morocco’s culture and hospitality.

Thank you to the entire team—and especially Hamza—for making our first visit to Morocco so special!

Samuel & Helen

An Unforgettable 10-Day Journey Through Morocco! 🇲🇦✨

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Original Travels Company during our 10-day trip to Morocco. From the very beginning, Hamza and the team made our journey smooth, comfortable, and truly unforgettable.

Original Travels did an outstanding job arranging our accommodations, transportation, authentic restaurants, sightseeing, and visits to Morocco’s most beautiful historic sites. Their professionalism, hospitality, and attention to detail made our trip stress-free and enjoyable.

We visited Casablanca, Marrakech, Aït Benhaddou, Fès, Meknès, Volubilis, Chefchaouen, and Rabat. Every destination was unique and beautiful, and we created memories that we will cherish forever.

Thank you, Original Travels Company, for making our Morocco adventure so special! 🇲🇦❤️

The trip was interesting. We enjoyed visiting Morocco and seeing the country. However, the extensive and lenghty driving between cities during the trip was not enjoyable. That was likely due to our own fault in not fully understanding the distances. For example, the 9 to 10 hour journey from Fes to Majourga and then into the desert was not good. Flight options would have been appreciated. Also, the car provided was not good enough. It was too old and uncomfortable. We also should have been aware of what constitutes a Riad. We enjoyed it as an experience but we would have preferred slightly better hotel options.

Nevertheless, the best part of the trip was our driver Samir. He made the trip worthwhile for us: he was humble, respectful and courteous. He was also very good driver and had a great attitude, a wonderful ambassador for your country. We highly recommend Samir and will mention him to our friends who wish to visit Morocco!

Hotel Reviews

Villa Des Orangers

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bed and sheets could be improved

Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds and pillows

Desert Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

Too touristy

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Better food!!!!

Karawan Riad

Fès

Beautiful Riad, but poor location and food. Enthusiastic service

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Fes to the Sahara via the Atlas (Camel Ride included)

Morocco

Quality of Experience

The driver Samir. Without him, would not have been worth the experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Samir was the bomb!! He was the best and made our trip good.

Transport

Car was not up to standard. Old and uncomfortable and rattled

Jamal was THE best guide I’ve ever had in all my years of traveling. If I were his managers I’d promote him in a heartbeat. He was more than just a guide, he was a great friend to all of us on our trip. He went above and beyond, faced difficult situations, and made sure we were satisfied each day of our trip.