Under Moroccan Sun

Our two-week journey through Morocco with KimKim was nothing short of extraordinary, and a huge part of that was thanks to our incredible driver and guide, Kalid. From day one, Kalid was patient, knowledgeable, and wonderfully accommodating, always making sure we felt comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout the trip.

Morocco itself completely captured our hearts. We experienced a fascinating culture, unforgettable cuisine, and some of the warmest, most welcoming people we’ve ever met. This trip is an absolute must for anyone who truly enjoys immersing themselves in other cultures rather than just visiting a destination.

The itinerary was perfectly balanced—taking us from the high-energy, colorful chaos of Marrakech to the peaceful, calming beauty of Chefchaouen. We watched the sun rise and set over the Sahara Desert, experienced the deep-rooted traditions of Fez, and shared unforgettable meals during a cooking class in a local family’s home, as well as lunch with a welcoming Berber family. These moments felt authentic, intimate, and incredibly special.

Standing inside the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca was breathtaking—the sheer scale and beauty of it left us in awe. And in true Morocco fashion, the diversity amazed us: we went from snow in the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert in just 12 hours.

This trip was rich, diverse, thoughtfully planned, and truly exceeded our expectations in every way. We would highly recommend KimKim to anyone considering Morocco—especially travelers who want depth, authenticity, and unforgettable experiences.

There was so much more we explored and experienced. 2 weeks was a great length of time to experience what Morocco has to offer. Anything shorter I think you would be missing out.

We’ll be sharing a full travel video series from this journey on our YouTube channel, Travel With The Hales – The Curious Travelers, and can’t wait to relive and share the magic.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@travelwiththehales

We could not have put together this experience on our own. I had a general idea of what I wanted and you guys delivered an exceptional itinerary. I was grateful for the thought put into the locations and for our driver/guide Khalid who was responsive, attentive, accommodating and calm. I didn’t know what to expect having an escort over the span of 9 days but it was comforting. We felt safe. I will say that the tours we had were thorough and informative but could feel a little less like planned shopping trips. We appreciated being directed to reputable vendors but after a while it was a bit overwhelming and repetitive. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the trip and felt that it gave us a great overview of the country. We would’ve liked to have a bit more time in Casablanca and Tangier but realize we were limited by our time in the country. We would certainly use kimkim again.

Hotel Reviews

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

We loved this road. The location and rooftop accommodations were spectacular. The indoor heated pool area was very nice.

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Palais Sebban

Marrakech

This riad was beautifully captivating. Attentive staff. The room could use a bit of an update.

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THE ORION DOME AGAFAY MARRAKACH

Marrakech

This was a definite highlight. The dinner performance was a nice touch. The bar could have more options. We appreciated the robes in the domes.

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Riad Salam Fes

Fes

This riad was stunning; however, the room smelled like sewage.

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Hôtel & Spa Le Doge

Casablanca

This hotel felt very French. We liked their rooftop bar and the room was very nicely appointed.

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Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

The room was a little small. The porter escorted us to and from dinner which we were thankful for given it was a bit of a maze. Upon arrival, our driver was not allowed parking even though there were available spots because we were told the owner/mgr said not to use his spot. We enjoyed our hammam experience but it felt a bit rushed.

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Dinner at Rick's Café Casablanca

Morocco

Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

Guided Tour of Volubilis

Morocco

Dinner with a Local Family and Henna Party

Fes

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Walking guided tour of Marrakesh- camel ride night at Agafay

Marrakesh

Dinner at Restaurant La Maison Arabe.

Marrakesh

Beautiful location. Great food. Our server was a little less attentive than expected, I guess because the dinner was being billed to kimkim.

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Agafay Desert Marrakech Overnight,Plus Romantic Dinner.

Marrakesh

Hammam & Spa Session 5 Pm at your Riad Accommodation .

Morocco

It felt rushed and it wasn’t as relaxing as we were expecting

Dinner at Dar Salam Marrakech

Marrakesh

We didn’t have this experience because it was not available

Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Evening in Casablanca with your driver/guide.

Casablanca

We would have liked more time here.

Fez Walking Tour

Fes

The souk wasn’t busy due to a Jewish holy day which made it easier for us to navigate. Our guide took us to a lovely restaurant. He was very patient with us as we shopped in the tannery area.

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Transfer to Fes, Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

It was just a long day in the car. I truly appreciated the stops we made as the countryside is beautiful.

Guided Tour of Tangier

Tangier

We would have liked to have more time here.

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We loved Morocco and felt the planning done by Jayway was perfectly suited to our needs. We loved not having to pay for each service and stay and the flow of care provide by our guide and driver Ishmail. The other short term guides were local and e appreciated that. Ishmail and Majid worked well with us to make sure we were comfortable and adjusted for our early arrival and our requests for times for our excursions. We loved loved every place we stayed especially the family owned Dar Riannah. We highly recommend working with this team.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Fes Nass Zmane

Fes

Loved the welcome, the terrace, the breakfast! Great staff and beautiful road!

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Dunes Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

So cozy in the dessert! The staff was awesome and the New Year’s party is one we will never forget!

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Truly one of the best places we stayed in our month of travel (we went to Europe for 3 weeks before Morocco). The view, the incredible food, and the warm family welcome really made it an incredible impression.

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We loved our cozy room with amazing views and the heated floor!

Riad Chergui

Marrakech

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They cleaned our rooms so nicely. New fresh towels would have been nice touch. Really appreciated the new water on day 2.

Activity Reviews

Hike Through Todra Gorges & Oasis for 1 Hour

Morocco

See other review. We loved the walk and rug experience. It was cold so we needed to get going. moha helped us to be comfortable and made us grass animals. It was nice.

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I got to eat a date but would have loved more!

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Arrive in Fes

Morocco

We had a safe ride and the driver was easy to find at the airport. We did have to walk with our luggage to find the road which was okay for us but others may not enjoy that. Arriving in ages can be intimidating and Google maps doesn’t work perfectly in the Medina.

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Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge

Morocco

We loved this gorge! We went with Mona to the rug co-op and garden. It was beautiful. We had a great experience and Ishmail was always there at the end of the excursion. He made sure we got the bathroom and explained a lot of the history of the place.

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Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou & Marrakech

Morocco

We know this was a long drive and the movie studio is a reasonable stop but it wasn’t very interesting to us. The Kashab was beautiful from the outside. It was a crowded and touristy place though and we did t get education on how people lived there we only learned about movies so it did t feel authentic.

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Course Ishmail always took care of us and made sure we got where we needed to be without stress.

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Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Hammond was amazing. He had enthusiasm and expertise for Marrakesh food and history. We got to eat real food from local places.

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina

Fes

We appreciated Ayoub and his knowledge of Fes. Unfortunately we weren’t prepared for a 6 hour tour and lunch at 3:30 pm. We were told we were doing a 3 hour tour so we got a bit tired and then we went to one of the rug sellers which was not a great experience or one we asked for. We missed the most impressive part of the rias the tanneries because it wasn’t told to us that it was coming and we were too tired after the late lunch to continue with Ayoub. This was mostly a communication problem from Majid because we would have been better prepared for a full day tour if it was told to us.

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Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Again Hammid took great care of us and made the walk interesting and relaxed. He amended the time in the 2nd palace when we expressed our desire to spend time in the market. The team should let him know that we are at the end of a week in Morocco so seeing every palace in depth may feel like overkill. But we thought the world of Hammid and really enjoyed his company. He’s a great guide!

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Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Mildelt – Errachidia – Merzouga ( 7 Hours Drive).

Morocco

We really loved Ishmail and getting to know him. We felt safe, well informed and accommodated with any needs we had (mostly bathrooms). He understood that we didn’t love crowded or Hollywood type attractions and made sure to prioritize time in the spots we cared to spend more time. He was always on time and super pleasant to be with. We wish he was our guide the whole time!

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Visit Majorelle gardens

Marrakesh

We did not go here. We liked the secret garden and it was a good choice to skip this because we don’t like crowded spaces and our guide had figured that out and pivoted.

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Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

We loved this time. The walk and ride with the camels, sitting in the dunes for sunset, dinner and especially the music, fire and new years celebration! The place and staff had character, comforts and really was an unforgettable new years!

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It wasn’t the best of the trip but that’s not why we weee there.

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Hammam Spa in Marrakech before back home

Morocco

This was great. We weren’t sure what to expect and the tourist express service was perfect for us. Maybe someone can tell the guests what to express as when you read about it there is a spectrum of possibility :)

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We really enjoyed our week long trip to Morocco! Maryem did a great job with planning ahead of time and was easy to communicate with. Our driver Zaid was amazing and made every day fun including a spontaneous hike into the Atlas Mountains. The Marrakesh walking tour with Hamid was excellent - he is so knowledgeable and engaging. The cooking class at La Maison Arabe was so fun and informative - we really learned a lot from Wafa and Hayat.

The chosen hotels were all excellent - clean, comfortable and with great amenities. We had an unforgettable night in Agafay desert at the Orion Dome and a camel ride. Salut Maroc in Essaouira was by far one of the most beautiful hotel rooms we have ever seen.

When we wanted to take the culture back home with us, Hamid and Zaid took us to very reputable stores for our interests. We felt very safe and engaged the whole time. We are so grateful for the immense kindness we experienced on our journey and will definitely be back!

Hotel Reviews

Savoy Le Grand Hotel

Marrakech

Beautiful hotel with really great gym, breakfast, and restaurant options. Good location. However, the air conditioning was not working in our room and was never fixed after multiple requests.

THE ORION DOME AGAFAY MARRAKACH

Marrakech

Very comfortable accommodations to give a camping feel but with heating and great running water. The staff were so helpful and they created a fantastic dinner, dancing, entertainment experience. Camel ride was also really fun

Salut Maroc Boutique Hotel

Essaouira

Hotel room was the most beautiful we have ever seen. Great hammam spa and in room massage services as well. Restaurant was convenient and delicious.

Activity Reviews

Agafay Desert Camp overnight

Agafay

The dinner with live music, dancing, fire show, and just really well done food was a highlight

Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Hamid was so incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. 10/10!

Cooking Class La Maison Arabe Marrakech 10 AM session.

Marrakesh

So enlightening and the staff were excellent - Wafa and Hayat especially. Our booking time was incorrect from the scheduled drop off time but they were so flexible to accommodate us and we really appreciated it!

Hammam Spa & Massage in Marrakech 3 PM Session

Marrakesh

Very relaxing and the staff made the experience very comfortable.

Day trip to Ourika Valley

Marrakesh

Atlas Mountains were beautiful! Just be careful of how far you go on the hike - it gets challenging quickly! Argan cooperative was also a nice touch

Private Camel Ride in Agafay Desert

Morocco

Isham was a friendly guide who made this new experience really fun

Guided Tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

We got a good idea of the town of Essaouira through this experience.

Free Day in Essaouira

Essaouira

Very Windy City and it was forecasted to rain the whole day but it really cleared up and we felt comfortable to navigate this cute city after our walking tour.

Our trip was simply amazing. Our driver Ziad was an absolute gem and extremely flexible. The highlights of our trip were definitely the tour of the Fes Medina and the camel ride to our luxury camp in the desert. Once in a lifetime experience. Our riads/ hotels were perfect for us and the trip was so smooth, no issues at all. Highly recommend Majid and our itinerary for any first timers to Morocco wanting the highlights!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

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Loop

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Dar Lys - Luxury Riad & Spa

Fes

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

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Savoy Le Grand Hotel

Marrakech

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Casablanca – Rabat ( 1 Hour Drive).*Driving Times Don’t Include The Various Stops Along The Way

Morocco

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Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fez ( 3 Hour Drive).

Morocco

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From Merzouga Desert to Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Rabat

Rabat

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Guided Tour of Volubilis

Morocco

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Fes walking guided tour : No drive

Fes

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Guided Food Tour

Morocco

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Transfer to Merzouga: Middle Atlas Mountains to the Sahara

Morocco

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Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

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Aït Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi n'Tichka Pass & the High Atlas Mountains

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

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Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Between 2025 December 8th and December 13th, we visited Morocco. During the trip Planning process Majid was very helpful to create a route through the imperial cities of Morocco that fitted our schedule and preferences. The experience of the trip was fantastic. We created amazing memories about Morocco, we were fascinated by their vast culture, their gentle and welcoming people and their astonishing and beautiful cities. Everything runs perfectly. Ismael, our driver during the whole trip, treated us as an old good friend, he filled us up with engaging talks, recommendations about food, curios facts etc. We always felt secure and comfortable. The guides in the different cities were friendly, they looked to us highly prepared for their job, they made it with grace and engaged to communicate the main highlights of each city, building or Medina in order to create an unforgettable experience. The stay on the Riad helps us to make our travel experience closer to Moroccan Culture. We loved it. Finally, we’d like to thank Majid and his team and recommend them to plan your trip to Morocco. Last cue, the weather at this time of the year is fantastic.

It’s hard to fully capture the transformative experience our family had during our trip to Morocco. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Hassan, Ismail, Hamid, and the entire team. Their remarkable professionalism, profound knowledge, and genuine hospitality made our journey truly exceptional. From learning the history of the Almoravid dynasty in the streets of Marrakech to seeing the breathtaking beauty of the Roses and Dades valleys, we've come home from our trip with a passion for learning more about Morocco, as well as for visiting again. Tanmirt!

Our general guide/driver was Mouad. He was super great, very nice and knowledgeable. He knew when to take breaks on longer drives, without us asking. His attitude was especially nice, friendly and welcoming. He seemed more like a friend showing us the country, than someone paid to do so. Especially important was that he made us feel safe, & he was totally trustworthy. He helped a lot with pointing us in directions that were good when we were on our own. Every place he suggested to eat was great. My wife's birthday dinner exceeded any expectation. He set up surprises for her, like a bouquet of beautiful flowers. He contacted the restaurant & hotel to set up a cake at both places, along with "Happy Birthday" songs at each place. The restaurant was one of the best - Le Cuistat - small, intimate, friendly, and one of the best meals on our trip.

We would definitely recommend KimKim to others!
In order to be honest, I need to add that the written itinerary was very detailed and sounded amazing at first glance. It was 39 pages & so detailed that we overlooked some things we needed to question or that should have been pointed out. We choose a trip that included some drives longer than we understood. The itinerary listed some great plans, but there was not enough time to drive and stop at every location listed in the plans. What we saw and did was fantastic! The plans had too much listed & very little time to try some of the options suggested. Some information or suggestions were written twice & listed at different places in the itinerary. We were able to figure this out after we traveled to different places or asked Mouad. Also, the plans did not clearly & simply tell us what meals were included, an easy thing to simply list for each day on the summary itinerary. It was obvious that each stay included breakfast, the other meals were usually not obvious.