Under Moroccan Sun

An Unforgettable Moroccan Experience – Kimkim Travel-Majid our Travel Specialist & our Incredible Driver, Mouad!

If I could give Majid and our driver, Mouad, more than five stars, I absolutely would! Our experience from beginning to end was extraordinary. We have traveled to many places, but the level of personal attention, professionalism, and genuine care we received from the Kimkim Travel team was truly exceptional.

MAJID - The FACE of KIMKIM TRAVEL – Exceptional from Beginning to End

From my very first inquiry until we arrived safely back home in the United States, Majid was incredible. His response time was remarkable. Every question, message, worry and detail was handled promptly. Nothing was overlooked, and Majid was always on top of everything.

What impressed me most was how well he listened and customized our trip. I had a very specific vision, with an emphasis on culture, architecture, food, and unique experiences. Majid incorporated all the little details and recommendations that made our trip so special.

One of my biggest concerns was traveling with my pregnant daughter-in-law. Majid went above and beyond to accommodate her needs and ensure she could comfortably enjoy the experience with the rest of us.

He even proactively changed one of our hotels after learning that previous travelers had experienced issues there. The replacement hotel was absolutely wonderful! That kind of initiative speaks volumes about Majid’s commitment to his clients.

And the thoughtful touches! When we arrived at the Casablanca airport, someone greeted us with flowers for both me and my daughter-in-law. Such a sweet, unexpected gesture and a perfect welcome to Morocco!

Every promise was kept, every detail was handled, and Majid’s recommendations added so much to our experience. I cannot recommend Kimkim Travel highly enough. Majid made planning and experiencing Morocco an absolute joy.

MOUAD – A Driver Who Became Part of Our Family

I have to give a very special shout-out to our driver, Mouad. Quite honestly, I don’t think our trip would have been nearly as fabulous without him. He was THAT exceptional!

Mouad was so much more than a driver. He was attentive, thoughtful, caring, and genuinely invested in making sure our family had the best possible experience.

He anticipated our needs before we even had to ask. He made sure we had regular bathroom breaks, thoughtfully purchased snacks for my pregnant daughter-in-law, and recommended and made reservations at incredible, top-notch restaurants. Every single recommendation was fantastic!

We spent quite a bit of time traveling in the van, and he kept it immaculate. He cleaned and washed it every evening so it was spotless and smelled fresh every morning. His Mercedes van was comfortable and always pristine.

But what made Mouad so special went far beyond the logistics. He was genuinely kind, warm, and generous. He made us feel safe, comfortable, and welcomed throughout our journey. He shared wonderful suggestions and helped us discover little stops and experiences we might otherwise have missed.

He even purchased a special gift for our future grandbaby! It was such a sweet, thoughtful, and incredibly generous gesture that truly touched our hearts. It was just another example of how much he cared about our family.

By the end of our trip, Mouad no longer felt like our driver. He felt like family. When it was time to say goodbye, I actually cried. That says everything about the kind of person he is and the connection he made with our family.

OUR FINAL THOUGHTS

Morocco was everything we hoped it would be and more. The people were warm, welcoming, generous, and kind, just as Majid had told us they would be. We came home with incredible memories and a genuine appreciation for the country and its people.

Majid made the planning seamless, and Mouad made the journey unforgettable.

If you are considering traveling to Morocco, do yourself a favor and book through Kimkim. And If you have the opportunity to request a travel specialist, ask for Majid, and request Mouad as your driver! You will be incredibly fortunate.

We cannot thank Majid and Mouad enough for giving our family such a memorable experience. We would travel with them again in a heartbeat!

Five stars simply aren’t enough!

Majid did a phenomenal job planning our wonderful adventure in Morocco. He patiently listened to everything we wanted, thoughtfully refining the itinerary until we somehow managed to fit it all into our nine-day trip!

We were greeted at the airport by Hamid, our enthusiastic and amiable escort for the first few days as we explored Marrakech and the Agafay Desert. In Marrakech, we stayed at Riad Idra, an unbelievably beautiful and enchanting riad tucked inside the Medina and a fantastic home base for exploring the city. Our Marrakech guide, also named Hamid, was exceptionally knowledgeable and showed us all the highlights of the Medina, followed by an amazing evening food tour. We even ate snails!

Next, we headed to Alkamar Camp in the desert for a magical camel-riding and overnight glamping experience that was truly once in a lifetime.

From there, we were met by Ziad, who would be our driver for the majority of the trip. I cannot say enough wonderful things about him. Kind, attentive, and incredibly thoughtful, Ziad took care of us like an older brother every step of the way. He even came to pick us up from dinner one evening in Chefchaouen when I was simply too tired to tackle all the stairs!

Our next stop was Rabat, where we were guided by Osman, a native of the city who really brought it to life for us. He introduced us to all the major sights as well as some of his favorite hidden gems. We spent the night at The View Hotel, which was a luxurious and comfortable place to stay.

From Rabat, Ziad drove us to Fes, where we stayed at Palais Amani, another beautiful and charming riad. We especially enjoyed the hammam and the wonderful mint tea that greeted us upon arrival. Our one suggestion would be for kimkim to try to secure a larger room for two friends traveling together, as our room was a bit on the small side. Our guide in Fes took us to so many fascinating places, including workshops where local artisans create beautiful ceramics, which was a particular highlight.

Finally, we made our way to Chefchaouen, the enchanting Blue City. Our guide there was wonderful and introduced us to the many talented artisans and craftsmen who make the city so special. We stayed at the Taj Hotel, which was lovely, although it involved quite a climb up many stairs. If possible, we would recommend that future travelers be accommodated somewhere a little more centrally located within the Medina.

We were truly sad to say goodbye to Morocco after such an incredible adventure. Every destination offered something special, and the people who helped us along the way made the experience all the more memorable. From Majid's thoughtful planning to the wonderful guides, drivers, and accommodations, the entire trip was exceptional.

We would wholeheartedly recommend Majid and kimkim to anyone looking to plan a Moroccan adventure. You will be in wonderful hands!

The country is fantastic
The driver was superb
He was intelligent and drove carefully

He was very helpful
And knowledgeable and enjoyable to be with
He was a real asset and made the trip even better
Richard Bassin MD
Jean Bassin

We had an amazing experience working with Majid! From start to finish, everything was handled professionally and seamlessly. Majid was attentive to our needs and made the planning stress-free. We had questions and change requests along the way, which Majid handled with patience and expertise. Every detail was thoughtfully taken care of, allowing us to relax and truly enjoy the beautiful country of Morocco.

As far as our stellar driver/guide -
Our trip would not have been the same without Ismail! He is very knowledgeable, dedicated, and has a great sense of humor. We had such a memorable time road-tripping through the mountains with our trusted guide. Ismail made us feel safe and comfortable throughout our journey, while sharing fascinating insights about local culture, history, and hidden gems along the way. He thoughtfully catered the trip to us, making it feel very personalized and special. Having a fantastic guide truly enhanced our trip and allowed us to experience Morocco in a more meaningful way.

Thank you, Majid and Ismail, for your hospitality and attention to detail. It was a trip of a lifetime! Until we meet again.

My trip to Morocco with KimKim was fantastic. Our driver/guide, Mohammed was wonderful. He was always punctual, polite and professional. He added ideas and opportunities to enhance our travel. One example was caused by an impactful rainstorm. Roads were closed and we couldn’t execute our planned itinerary… Mohammed contacted a family member and they provided a memorable event for us including a lunch in their home - so welcoming - as well as DELICIOUS! We truly valued that day -
All of our local guides were fabulous. Knowledgeable and accommodating. We especially enjoyed Salim in Marrakesh.
Thank you for your careful planning on our behalf - we look forward to another adventure with you.
Barbara Haydon

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

This hotel was the only one that fell below a 5star rating for us. Our room was fine but breakfast was very poor - overcrowded and overcame the staff’s ability to serve well.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Easy walking to restaurants and sites

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Riad Hanael Garden & Spa

FES

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful Riad

Location

We enjoyed being within the mefina

Staff

Professional

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Gorgeous camp

Authenticity & Character

Location

In the Sahara - hard to beat!

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beautiful room and bathroom

Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

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Riad Perle d'Eau

Essaouira

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Authenticity & Character

Location

Not too much to see - accommodated our needs

Staff

The dinner was excellent!

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Activity Reviews

Fes walking guided tour : No drive

Fes

Informative, good local guide

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Fes to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Midelt & Erfoud

Morocco

Long camel ride but worth every minute!

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

I would have given 5 stars if it wasn't for a couple things that happened on the trip, but I won't mention them here.
My husband and I were in Morocco for 14 days. We had one driver for the entire time. Youssef was there for us day and night. He got to know us and we truly enjoyed him. He always made sure we went to clean bathrooms, stopped for good food along the way, and was very knowledgeable about the places we visited.
Most of the guides and experiences were wonderful. The highlight was the desert camp and riding the camels to see the sunset.
There was an incident that was directly caused by a completely wrong description of a walk. It was worded as an "easy" walk through villages with different types of experiences. It was not. It was a treacherous walk , I tripped over rocks and broke my wrist. Kimkim has been very dismissive and will not take any responsibility for it.

Hotel Reviews

Barceló Anfa Casablanca

Casablanca

We only stayed for two nights. The hotel was clean and comfortable. The only strange thing was that the bathroom sink was in the bedroom. So if you needed to use it in the middle of the night, there was no way not to disturb your partner.

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Palais Amani

Fès

This was a beautiful true Riad. All the rooms opened to a beautiful garden area.

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Desert Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

The highlight of my Moroccan trip was the desert camp. The tent was comfortable with air conditioning. The surroundings were incredibly beautiful with the endless sand dunes. The food was good. The people were friendly and welcoming. The evening music under the stars was wonderful.

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Staff

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Even though the room was very small, it was cozy. The shower had hot water. The bed was comfortable. The breakfast was delicious. We also ate dinner there. The food was good. The people were very friendly and attentive.

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Staff

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La Maison Arabe

Marrakech

This hotel was the perfect place to end our trip. It was beautiful. The breakfast was served in a beautiful garden area. There were people preparing fresh bread, and eggs. The room was very comfortable.

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Activity Reviews

Explore Chefchaouen with your local guide

Chefchaouen

Our guide Hasim was the nicest and very knowledgeable. He knew everyone and showed us all the authentic places. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the city.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

We liked walking around the city. Tasting the food. It's so colorful. Everyone was very friendly. We ate a delicious meal at a family's home. They were so kind and hospitable.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Transfer to Merzouga via Erfoud, Saharan Camel Ride

Morocco

This was definitely the highlight of the trip. We stayed at a luxury desert tent. Gorgeous views. We experienced a nomad village. Rode camels to watch the sunset. Lifetime memories!

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Food

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Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Rabat

Rabat

Beautiful architecture.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

Dinner with a Local Family and Henna Party

Fes

We had a delicious meal with a wonderful family. I had fun getting the henna.

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Food

Hiking & Cultural Immersion in the Atlas Mountains

Boumalne Dades

This was supposed to be an easy walk through villages, talking to people, seeing the local community, having fun with some entertainment. It was none of those things. Also, the pathway for the walk was treacherous, full of loose rocks and stones. I ended up tripping, falling and breaking my wrist. Worst experience I have ever had on a trip.

Quality of Experience

As this was our first trip with Kimkim we were not sure what to expect in terms of service and quality of experiences and accommodations. After completing our two-week trip to Morocco though, we were in large part exceptionally pleased with the entire trip experience, although a couple of the accommodations might have been less than advertised. However, this was Africa, so our expectations were mostly commensurate with our locale. From the very beginning of the planning and all through the time we were in-country, our local specialist Majid was always available and checked in with us almost every day to make sure we were enjoying our trip and to offer advice and assistance whenever needed. We made a few on-the-spot changes to our schedule, and he was always accommodating. While we actually never met with Majid in-person, we spent considerable time every day with our driver Yosef. As it turned out, Yosef was probably the most impressive aspect of the entire trip insofar as he made everything run seamless, all the while being a perfect host, ambassador and overall delightful! He truly made us feel as though we were long-time friends, and his warmth and hospitality shone through as bright as the Saharan desert sun! We give him 6 stars for his effort and strongly recommend you request him if you have the opportunity.
We did have one problem that arose regarding a hike Kimkim arranged in Dades that was labelled an "easy" walk. It was anything but, with treacherous rocky and slippery terrain at every step. One of us suffered a serious fall and incurred an unfortunate injury as a result. The lesson here was to be more informed about such outings, and also for Kimkim to be more accurate about the level of a walk they arrange for their senior citizen customers. Aside from this unfortunate accident though, the rest of the trip was fantastic, and we will not hesitate in using Kimkim for our future travels.

Thanks to Maryem and kimkim for exceptional planning for our trip around Morocco. All of our guides were excellent in showing us around the Medinas and telling us about some of the history of Morocco. We enjoyed the varied terrain from the mountains, the desert, and the coastal areas. Our driver, Mohamed was exceptional, very friendly, and professional at all times.

Hotel Reviews

RIAD VILLA AMOOD

Merzouga

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Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Fes

Authenticity & Character

Location

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La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

This is a fabulous hotel with friendly and helpful staff. The hotel is very beautiful with nice dining options.

Authenticity & Character

Decor is very beautifully Moroccan

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Staff

Helpful and friendly

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Nice authentic decor

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Staff

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Riad Madu Premium Camp

Merzouga

This upscale tent camping was quite nice and very spacious. This was camping in style!

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Riad Sultan

Chefcheouen

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By

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Hôtel & Spa Le Doge

Casablanca

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Activity Reviews

Boumalne Dades to Merzouga Sunset 4x4 to your camp via Tinerhir & Rissani

Morocco

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Hi

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Tour of the Desert Region

Merzouga

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Camel ride to camp was great fun

Explore Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Particularly enjoyed climbing up to the Spanish Mosque at sunset where the view of the city after dark was amazing

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Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

Fabulous fun riding camel to camp with view of the sand dunes

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had a fabulous trip. Many happy memories. Booking with Kimkim was really easy and Maryem was extremely helpful to accommodate all our needs. Mohamed was fantastic and always on time. I will use Kimkim for future travels. Thank you so much.

Hotel Reviews

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

I love the hotel, tastefully decorated with traditional items. Very original.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful and in between the Medina

Location

Very accessible to everything

Staff

Very friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean everywhere.

Riad Madu Premium Camp

Merzouga

Amazing experience in the camp. Getting there by camels was a fabulous experience. Food was delicious and the sunrise as well as the sunset from the camp are simply spectacular. Beds very comfortable.

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

RIAD VILLA AMOOD

Merzouga

Beautiful building

Riad Sultan

Chefcheouen

Beautiful place and conveniently located.

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Fes

Hôtel & Spa Le Doge

Casablanca

A fabulous hotel. People very friendly. Very clean and rooms are nicely decorated. Food delicious

Authenticity & Character

Location

Good location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Fes to Chefchaouen via Meknes & Volubilis

Morocco

Marrakech to Boumalne Dades via Ouarzazate

Morocco

Boumalne Dades to Merzouga Sunset 4x4 to your camp via Tinerhir & Rissani

Morocco

Tour of the Desert Region

Merzouga

Fes walking guided tour : No drive

Fes

Walking tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our tour guide was fabulous and his English was perfect.

Explore Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Loved this beautiful blue city. An amazing experience.

Quality of Experience

Maryem was great. She responded quickly to suggested changes to the trip planning. During the trip, we had one request about the hotel room for our next city, and she immediately contacted the hotel. My traveling companion, Patrize, did most of the trip planning and worked closely with Maryem and thought she was excellent. The hotels she booked for us were all very nice, especially the one in Marrakesh where we spent our first two and last two nights. Our driver and primary guide, Mohammed, was also excellent. He was very nice and easy to be with, which was important since we were with him for 13 days. Our other two traveling companions shared our views on Mohammed. We made a couple of itinerary changes during the trip, and he did whatever we asked of him. I had an incident with one hotel that accidentally charged me twice for an expense. As soon as I realized it (via a notification of the charges on my iPhone), I told Mohammed, and he called the hotel and fixed it. There were four of us on the trip, and Mohammed had a comfortable Mercedes-Benz SUV with cold water bottles and a nice Wi-Fi system, so we were always connected to the internet.
We saw a lot of Morocco, flying into and out of Marrakesh, going south over the Atlas Mountains into the desert, and taking a camel trek to a desert luxury camp and then north again over the mountains. We also visited Fes, Rabat, and Casablanca. Between Fes and Rabat, we stayed in Chefchaouen (the Blue City). The old part is small and very beautiful and well worth the side trip. In Marrakech, Fes, Rabat, and Chefchaouen, we took short tours with local guides who were all excellent. Mohammed was an excellent guide for the other parts of our trip. We even visited his relatives in Rissani, who had us for lunch at their home. All in all, a great trip thanks to you and your people in Morocco.