Amazing 4 Days in Marrakech
Morocco
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May 8 - May 12, 2026
We had an amazing time in Marrakesh. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by the friendly face of Khalid, our driver-guide for the 4 days we were there. He’s responsive, helpful, friendly, informative, and very proud of his country. We really enjoyed being with him. Hamid was our guide for a food tour and cultural tour of Marrakech. He was super knowledgeable about the history and sites, and he brought us to great restaurants and shops. Hassan was our guide for the trek in the Atlas Mountains. He was very patient with us when we decided to change out the schedule for the day. This was our first time using Kim Kim, and I would go back to them in the future for other destinations.
Hotel Review
We enjoyed our time at Elegancia Riad. The staff at the front desk was very helpful.
Activity Reviews
Loved this experience and the choices for foods and beverages. We returned to one of the restaurants two more times in our own.
I thought we would at least visit the grounds of the Mosque. We may have run out of time as my husband and I did a lot of shopping. I would suggest that Hamid select a couple places where visitors could sit for a few moments for a drink. We stopped at one place, but could not get served, so after 30 minutes of waiting, we left.
Highly suggest that this activity be planned in the morning, not in the late afternoon. It was very crowded and difficult to enjoy the Garden. I was also hoping that we would have a guide for this activity to explain the history of the garden and Yves St Laurent’s connection. I was not able to get a photo of the house.
The hike was a bit more difficult than we expected, especially due to the altitude and the sun, so we didn’t meet and eat with a family. We had lunch at a restaurant by the side of a waterfall that was clearly under construction. I would suggest more info about the conditions for the hike and wonder if there is an option for a driving tour of mountain villages with the option to meet and eat with a family.
The women were very respectful and very good.
I would recommend selecting a camp that has European-American type tables and chairs. For older people who are not accustomed to sitting on the floor, the low tables with cushions are not comfortable. We were given chairs, but then eating at the low table was awkward.
