Kimkim Trip Reviews

Our trip to Morocco was absolutely amazing. From start to finish we kept exclaiming how special this was. Megan was so good in helping us decide on the itinerary and answering our questions. Hamid, our driver, couldn't have been nicer. He felt like family by the end of the trip. Morocco is a beautiful country and its people are delightful. We learned so much and felt privileged to experience the culture there. The local guides that KimKim arranged for us were excellent both in the information they shared and how they shared themselves with us. We have since recommended KimKim to other travelers we know and plan on using them again for other trips.

Cartagena was amazing! Michael was very communicative and made everything so easy. I loved the trip to Palenque and learning about the culture there. Juan our guide and Edgardo our drivers too such good care of us. Juan had great recommendations for dinner and all our tours were great. I would definitely come back!!

Like some, I can be skeptical about using travel specialists to plan my trips. Some of my questions include; Will I pay too much? Will they understand my expectations regarding the quality of my desired experience? Will they be responsive and help manage issues and make adjustments if needed? And finally, will I feel like I received a good value? All of these questions disappeared as we began our journey with KimKim in Portugal. Our local specialist and her team took amazing care of us throughout our entire trip. The hotel selections were perfect as were all of the tours and excursions. We received an email each afternoon checking in on us and giving us the itinerary for the next day. we had nothing to worry about but having a great time and we did. During our trip, we needed to make some adjustments in our schedule and Marisa and her team responded quickly and helped us every step along the way. We will absolutely be using KimKim on future trips!!!

What an amazing experience! Minh was great to work with while planning the trip. Bang Bang was a superb tour guide, so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and helpful. Our driver, Hero (? Spelling), was excellent and reliable. The Peridot Hotel - room, staff, and breakfast -exceeded our expectations. Bang Bang was especially good at gaining entrance into people’s homes along our walks in the villages. We saw so much. The rice plant terracing was spectacular. Ha Long Bay adventure was excellent - plush accommodations, very good food, and fun excursions. Riding behind guys driving motorcycles and vespas was not as scary as I thought it would be. It was fun in Hanoi. We enjoyed the food, too. We strongly recommend the kimkim team in Hanoi!

The entire trip was the best vacation my family has ever been on. The WhatsApp group really help us with last minute questions.

Hotel Reviews

Grand Hotel Europa Palace

Sorrento

The hotel is in walking distance of everything. The entire staff was excellent. The view from the room was magical.

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Bettoja Hotel Massimo D'Azeglio

Rome

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Castello di Gargonza

Arezzo

I highly suggest staying here.

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Liassidi Palace

VENEZIA

the view was not good from the room. Also, there was no A/C which should have been ok if the weather was different, but it was still very warm every day which made the room hot at night. We were told to open the windows, but the mosquitos were so bad that we had to sleep with the sheets over our face to prevent.

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Activity Reviews

Day at leisure in Sorrento

Sorrento

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Pompeii Excavations half-day Tour

Italy

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Private Gondola Ride

Venice

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Murano, Burano and Torcello Excursion

Venice

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PRIORITY ACCESS TO DOGE'S PALACE TICKETS

Venice

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Rome - 2h Gladiator School

Rome

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DISCOVER CHRISTIAN CATACOMBS AND ANCIENT BASILICAS

Rome

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Private tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Saint Peters Basilica

Rome

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Private tour of Colosseum, Roman Forums and Palatine Hill

Rome

The tour guide was very knowledgably and made it the best of all of our tours

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Rome Walking Tour

Rome

He had a great since of humor and made the tour very fun.

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Day At leisure in your castel

Arezzo

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Private Venice Walking Tour

Venice

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AMALFI AND POSITANO DISCOVERY BOAT TOUR - SEMI PRIVATE (max 12)

Sorrento

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We had wonderful guides in Cordoba and Grenada. Unfortunately our guide for the White Villages and Rhonda was a tremendous disappointment and the only negative of the trip. Beatriz was excellent in providing us with train tickets , museum tickets etc and quickly responded to any concerns before and during our trip.

We spend 12 days in Athens, Naxos, Santorini, and Crete. Amalia (our kimkim local expert) was phenomenal and organized transportation (taxis to/from the hotel), accommodations, and ferry tickets. We were nervous about doing so much traveling within the country, but it was stress-free as all of those things were pre-booked. Everyone we interacted with was organized and friendly. We also appreciated the activity recommendations. Traveling this way allowed us to see many areas in Greece- historical sites, hiking/biking, beaches, and lots of great food! We would highly recommend Kimkim and look forward to using their services for future international trips.

Right from the start Sharon was really responsive to our requests and gave us some fantastic ideas about our trip. The information before our trip was excellent. Everything was really well planned and managed. Our Driver and Tour manager Omar, couldnt have been better! He was thoughtful about our needs and organised everything perfectly, as well as being fantastic company, we learnt a lot about the culture and life of Morocco thanks to Omar. We laughed and smiled a lot together. When I go next time I will ask that Omar is my driver and tour manager again. Our local guides were all really knowledgeable and shared thier passion and insight into the places that we visited, particularly Saiid in Fes. I really cant fault the planning to the trip itself. I was blown away and I have left a piece of my heart in Morocco!

The accommodations and the planning of the whole trip is well curated.

Where to begin? Angel was fantastic. We worked together for two months planning the trip of a lifetime and succeeded. I am so grateful to Angel for her keen insights into things we can do, her responsiveness throughout the whole trip when we needed help figuring out changes in plans and just the overall confidence and calm we gained by having so much taken care of beforehand. We never had to worry about transportation. We initially weren’t going to do tours but I’m so glad that we decided to take up the offer to sprinkle a few in throughout the trip; it was super informational and added a lot more context to our experiences. We will definitely be reaching out again for future trips. Thank you so much!

We had the best time on our honeymoon in Croatia. Daniela did an amazing job planning and making an itinerary that hit all of the places we had on our list. She made great recommendations for dinners, hiking, places of interest and general tips for every location in addition to points of interest along the way. She was available throughout the trip for any questions and was very helpful. Everyone we interacted with in terms of tour guides, drivers etc. were very professional and kind. Matej picked us up from the airport when we arrived and delivered our rental car to us the next morning. Mario provided a very interesting and fun city tour of Zagreb and Pero did an amazing job showing us all around Diocletian's Palace in Split. We enjoyed our experience with everyone and they all added positive experiences to our trip. We would definitely book another trip through KimKim and loved working with Daniela.

Activity Review

Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

Vacationing with Peace of Mind!
With the wonderful assistance of our travel consultant, Bea, we were able to take the vacation we have always dreamed about. Bea was very helpful in the planning process offering suggestions and alternatives to help us refine our ideas into a great itenery. When flight delays and weather caused disruptions to our plans she quickly rescheduled tours, etc to accomodate our changing schedules. We truly enjoyed all of our tours, hotels, guides, and events that she suggested.
I highly recommend having KimKim Travel and Bea assist you when planning your vacation!

Activity Reviews

Tapas & Flamenco Experience

Seville

Intimate and authentic! We loved this private Tapas and Flamenco Experience. The food was delicious, the people were warm and friendly, and the dancing was fantastic!

Quality of Experience

The intimate gathering of a small venue.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was professional and also a Flamenco dancer

Private Guided Visit of Seville

Seville

Our guide was truly amazing. We arrived late due to weather; however, she rescheduled our tour to accomodate us. Her knowledge of the city and history mixed with her stories made our time with her truly interesting and enjoyable. We wish we had had more time in this wonderful city!

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She seems to love her job and enjoys sharing with others!

Barcelona & Gaudí: An Architecture Walk

Barcelona

This is a definite MUST! Great tour... wear your walking shoes.

Quality of Experience

Our tour guide was excellent at timing our tour. We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to take in all the information and the sights!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide has a wealth of knowledge and stories! I highly recommend this private tour!

Day Trip to Montserrat & Penedès Region Wine Tasting

Barcelona

Peaceful and beautiful! Such a beautiful place to see and experience.

Quality of Experience

This place and the views!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was excellent and sharing information about Monserrat and was great at managing our small group with various walking/hiking abilities. Our driver was also very patient and helpful the entire day... willing to go that extra mile to make our day exceptional.

Transport

The car was comfortable, the driver drove the roads safely, and he was genuinly kind.

Mar and her team did an amazing job organizing our trip to Norway! We had a general idea of what where we wanted to go during the trip (based on an itinerary found on the KimKim site) and Mar did a great job building on that. She scheduled us in the right places for the right amount of time, which we wouldn't have been able to do on our own. We enjoyed all the activities that she planned and it was a great mix of adventuring, site seeing, and just taking in the amazing scenery.

Communication was very smooth and they were very quick to respond to questions, especially during our time in Norway. The platform was great to have all the trip details and needed documents in one place. It was clear where we had to be when so we never missed an activity.

I highly recommend visiting Norway and using Mar to plan an unforgettable time there :)

Hotel Reviews

Thon Hotel Astoria

Oslo

Nice hotel in a good location in Oslo. Only complaint was that the walls seemed thin, we could hear people in the hallway and next door at times.

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Fretheim Hotel

Flåm

There aren't a lot of hotel options in Flam, so this seems like your best bet. Overall a nice hotel but the rooms could use some updating.

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Zander K Hotel

Bergen

Great hotel, was clean and comfortable with some modern design elements. Is a little set back from Bergen city center, but was still very easy to walk everywhere. Was convenient to be near the bus and train station for early more travel.

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Scandic Ishavshotel

Tromsø

We loved this hotel as it was clean, comfortable and has great views being right on the water. It's near a lot of the places we wanted to visit in Tromso, and the bus stop right in front made transportation to and from the hotel easy.

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Activity Reviews

Round Trip Fjord Cruise & Bus Transfer via Gudvangen

Norway

The views from the boat are incredible, one of my favorite parts of the trip.

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Past & Present City Walk

Bergen

This was a great way to see the highlights of Bergen and learn about the history. Very worth doing.

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Fløibanen Funicular Experience

Bergen

Worthwhile to see the views and the whole city of Bergen. There's also lots of hiking options at the top.

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Northern Lights Hunt by Minibus with Photographer & Campfire Dinner

Tromsø

We were so lucky to see the Northern Lights during this activity! Our guide was great and we found a good spot to wait for the lights to appear.

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Incredible!! From the minute I first reached out to KimKim Michael was so helpful and so knowledgeable on all things Colombia - he helped me tailor the most perfect trip and was so patient as we went through lots of versions of the itinerary to land on the final one! The trip itself was seamless and so relaxing as Michael had everything planned - we didn’t have to think about anything! All of the guides on our tours were very professional and amazing at their jobs - all of the accommodation was gorgeous and in the perfect locations for exploring and experiencing each place we visited! Colombia was the trip of a lifetime and we won’t hesitate to use KimKim again wherever we travel in the world ☺️

AMAZING!

I would go back to Costa Rica every year if I could. The trip had such great variety, we really got to see it all. Everything was so organized, we didn't have to worry about a thing. Our flights got changed the day before we left on our trip, and Brittany was so helpful in booking us an extra nights stay. Our favourite part was releasing over 100 baby sea turtles into the ocean with Kids Saving the Rainforest in Manuel Antonio. They were so welcoming and went above and beyond to allow us to join in on such a special moment. The only downside was San Jose, being there right after Christmas, everything was closed! But that is the only negative thing I can say.
I am still dreaming about the coffee...

Activity Review

Visit Kids Saving the Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary

Manuel Antonio

They were so incredibly welcoming and even let us tag along to release baby sea turtles into the ocean 10/10 trip hight light for us.

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Our guides were excellent throughout the trip.
We had a few issues though which could have been sorted out before the we set out on the trip.
Firstly when in Casablanca we had suggested the possibility of a visit to Meknes but what we did not know, nor were ever told, is that it is a 3 hour drive each way and also a lot of it is closed at present for repair. We therefore agreed with our guide to go to Rabat which was much more practical. We had made it clear several times that we did not want outings with 3 hour drives!
Also in Marrakech Beatriz had told us that there was no damage and all was operating normally. That was incorrect there was evidence of damage in many places and a number of sites were closed. Also the trip to Imil was not practicable as the road was very broken so the guide changed our outing. We had a great day out but the information that all was as normal was not correct.
We did have a great time but a bit more attention to those matters would have made it even better.

Arianna did a great job understanding what we wanted in our trip to Italy and we saw and did so many things while we were there, from truffle hunting to dinner with a cesarine. During the trip, Jessica and Barbara from Storywalking made sure we where we needed to be when we needed to be there. Having drivers to take us to from the hotels to the train station was a real convenience. The drivers were always there right on time. Even the rental car (we drove around for part of the trip) was easy and convenient. There were five of us on this trip and I think we all agreed that using KimKim made the trip special - getting us to places we would never had known we wanted to be.

We used KimKim earlier on a trip to Norway and found the same type of thing - easy, convenient, and finding unique places and activities that we would have never found on our own.

Anytime we go to a new country (or back to countries we've already been to), KimKim will be our first call.

Thanks Arianna, Jessica, and Barbara !!

Hotel Reviews

Lancaster Hotel

Milan

Lancaster Hotel was very nice with a few quirks. The keys were like heavy Christmas ornaments that you had to leave with the front desk anytime you left the hotel. Staff was great and friendly. Breakfast included everyday. The only negative is that the location is a bit far to places you want to see such as the Duomo.

Authenticity & Character

Great old building. Some of the bathrooms were "unique".

Location

Not much to improve - location was ok, but a long walk to sites, especially in the rain.

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Very friendly staff

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Hotel Marina

Monterosso al Mare

Small boutique hotel right in the middle of things. Can't get a car all the way there (narrow roads), but the walk isn't far. Near great restaurants, bars, and paths.

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Davanzati Hotel Florence

Florence

Hotel Davanzali was great!! Staff was super friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast and happy hour every day. Th only negative was you had to walk up a flight of stairs to get to the lobby. Some in our group were a bit out of shape, so they had a bit of trouble with this. That said, I'd stay here again next time I'm in Florence.

Authenticity & Character

We really enjoyed this hotel - happy hour every evening before going out to dinner.

Location

So close to everything !!

Staff

Staff was the best - Leonardo

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was great - only negative for comfort was that you had to walk up a flight of stairs to get to the lobby.

Agriturismo Il Cerreto

Pomarance

Prior to Agriturismo Il Cerreto, we were in the hear of the cities. Now we're out in the country. What a wonderful change. Did a tour of the farm and then to San Giimignano - this is a very special place. Il Cerreto was a bit hard to find (we were driving on our own at this point in the trip), but worth it. A very unique experience. Once again, there was a set of steps to walk up to get to our rooms.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful grounds. Wish we had another day here.

Location

A bit out of the way, but it is a working farm.

Staff

Very friendly and helpful. We knew rudimentary Italian and they knew rudimentary English, so communication was a fun problem to solve.

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Hotel Vannucci

Città della Pieve (PG)

Wow, this is a luxury hotel right where you want to be in Citta della Pieve. We only had one night here and wish we had more. Grounds were beautiful with easy parking.

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Perfect for walking around town - near restaurants and sights to see.

Staff

Staff was very friendly and helpful.

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Metropolitan Hotel Bologna

Bologna

Very nice - right in the middle of everything. Rooftop bar with great views. Modern and old at the same time.

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You can't get any closer to everything than this. Wish we had more time here.

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Activity Reviews

Wine Experience in Cinque Terre

Italy

This was not really worth the effort. Because of the rain, we didn't get to walk the vinyards. Staff was nice, but this was at a restaurant and not really setup for a wine tasting. They poured the wine, but no real insight given. Almost seemed like they were doing the minimum needed to meet their obligation.

Quality of Experience

Looking forward to this, but did not meet even minimum expectations.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Staff at the restaurant was nice, but no information or insights into the wine we tased.

Transport

We walked and this was the best part of the experience. Its very steep to get there and we needed that after our drive to Cinque Terra.

Milan Last Supper Tour with City Highlights

Milan

Very crowded, but worth it. The location to meet our guide was just a few blocks from the hotel. Our guide took us through the skip the line and the museum was amazing.

Quality of Experience

This was our first experience in Italy and it exceeded expectations.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very knowledgable and friendly.

Transport

We walked and it was a great!! Things to see everywhere.

Cinque Terre Trekking & Train Card

Italy

Well it rained the whole tie we were I Cinque Terra. Weather happens. So we didn't really get to walk the trails. We did use the train - easy walk from the hotel. Lots of restaurants and shops.

Quality of Experience

A four only because of the weather. Otherwise a five.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Friendly and knowledgeable. The drivers were always there on time.

Transport

Cinque Terra trains are easy and each town has a unique character.

Florence Traditional Food tour

Florence

Easy to find the guide from the hotel. He was personable, knowledgable, and took us to places we have never known to go to. Food was delicious. Great insights into traditional Florentine food.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide knew what he was talking about and took us to great places.

Transport

Easy walk from the hotel and this was a walking tour.

Wine tour from Florence: discover vineyards, olive groves, cellars and wineries

Florence

This place was a true experience - in a great way. Grounds are beautiful and KimKim added truffle hunting to this experience. Truffle hunting was one of the highlights of the trip. After truffle hunting we had wine tasting and lunch - everything was top notch. Food was wonderful - especially the lasagna. Wines were great - we ordered several bottles and they ship home for no additional charge.

Quality of Experience

This was our favorite activity - and we had lots of good one's.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Family owners really take care of you. Learning about and truffle hunting was the best.

Transport

We drove ourselves - since my wife was driving, I better give this a 5 star review

Florence in a Day | Semi-Private (Wed, Fri & Sun)

Florence

This was an amazing day. A long walk but worth it. Our guide was just the best. Very knowledgable and open to all questions. You see so much in a day its can be overwhelming in the best possible way.

Quality of Experience

David, Uffizi, Duomo - so much. Was great.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was very knowledgable, answered all questions. The best.

Transport

Easy walk from the hotel - KimKim got us in the best hotel locations.

Wine Tasting & Cooking class in Montalcino

Italy

A bit out of the way, but worth it. Took a tour of the castle and winery. Follow that up with a private chef for a cooking class to make bruschetta, tagliatelle Bolognese, a second main dish that I can't remember the name of, tiramisu and then eating everything al fresco overlooking the vineyards with th wine produced onsite. A really nice experience.

Quality of Experience

Made for an enjoyable day

Food

Freshly made by us with coaching by the chef. Fun and delicious.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Staff, especially the chef, was friendly and fun.

Transport

We drove ourselves.

Private Cooking Experience at Local's Homes

Italy

Went to the home of the cesarine, Christina Rossi. Met her husband and daughter and the cooked our dinner with Christina's guidance and supervision. This was a lot of fun and great conversations and moments to practice our Italian.

Quality of Experience

What made this a quality experience was the personal touch. Felt like we got to know Christina and vice versa.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Christina is obviously knowledgeable, but also comfortable with herself and us, which made for a great evening.

Transport

We walked the 4 minutes from our hotel. KimKim always had us in great locations.

Long was incredibly professional, helpful, engaged & respectful from start to finish
He helped us create the perfect Thailand adventure for our specifications & budget.
He knocked it out of the park!
Our local guides & drivers were all fabulous. Available to answer questions, help with directions/requests/last minute activities. They all made us feel special at every turn.
Thank you Long, Saiyamarn, Kai, Noot ❤️

I wanted to do a trekking in the Himalayas for quite some years, and finally chose to book with Kimkim. From the beginning to the end, Amanda is very helpful in answering questions, helping us getting ready for the trip, helping resolving problems and ensuring everyone has the best experience possible.

My guide Chhiring was very knowledgeable and professional. He introduced a lot of knowledge about the history of Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circle to me. He made sure I'm properly taken care of each day and the pace is a one that I'm comfortable with. He helped modify the schedule a bit so we have an extra day on the main circle, which is very helpful with resting and acclimation. He arranged with other teams to make sure I stay in the same hotel that my newly-met trekking friends stays at, which makes the trip more fun to me as a lone trekker. The great attention to detail that he has made this trip an outstanding experience.

My porter Ngima is also very helpful in transporting my luggage, helping me with meal orders, preparing fruits for every meal and marching to hotels with my heavy luggage in fast speed to ensure I get the best room possible. What he does is not easy, and I greatly appreciate all the effort to make sure my experience is an outstanding one.

I'll definitely come back for more trekking in the future, now that I have been amazed by both the beauty of the himalayas and how helpful the trekking staffs are!

I had the pleasure of traveling with Ayoub as our driver and guide during our journey through Morocco, and I must say it was an unforgettable experience. Ayoub not only took us to all the major Moroccan cities, but he also became a great friend in the process.

Ayoub's knowledge of the country was truly impressive. He shared fascinating insights about the history, culture, and local traditions of each place we visited. His recommendations for the best local cuisine and hidden gems were spot on, making our trip even more special.

What truly set Ayoub apart was his warm and friendly personality. He went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and satisfaction. We shared stories, laughter, and moments of genuine connection that made this trip more than just a vacation. Ayoub became a cherished friend, and his kindness and hospitality left a lasting impression on us.

I can wholeheartedly recommend Ayoub as a driver and guide for anyone exploring Morocco. He not only knows the country inside out but also has the rare ability to turn a journey into an adventure with a new friend by your side. Thank you, Ayoub, for making our Moroccan adventure so incredible!