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 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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Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux
Fès

Again beautiful place, perfect location and outstanding staff.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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
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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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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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