Ali Moujane

We just completed a 9 day trip to Morocco and Ali helped us plan our adventure! He was great in changing the itinerary to fit our needs and responded quickly to any enquiries. We started and ended our trip in Marrakesh and honestly wish we had stayed with the original itinerary and ended in Casablanca in order to have visited Fes and Chefchaouen.
The highlight of the trip was the two nights in the Sahara Desert! The camel ride out (optional) was amazing and we were able to enjoy the... read more

We just completed a 9 day trip to Morocco and Ali helped us plan our adventure! He was great in changing the itinerary to fit our needs and responded quickly to any enquiries. We started and ended our trip in Marrakesh and honestly wish we had stayed with the original itinerary and ended in Casablanca in order to have visited Fes and Chefchaouen.
The highlight of the trip was the two nights in the Sahara Desert! The camel ride out (optional) was amazing and we were able to enjoy the beautiful sunset. The view of the starry skies will also never be forgotten! The trip was a nice balance of city and off the beaten path. The food is not very varied so be ready to have a lot of tajines and egg omelets! Finally Samir our driver made all the difference! He was very responsive to all our needs. He was able to answer questions honestly about the areas travelled and had great advice on what to do in all the areas visited. Thank you for the once in a lifetime trip!

3 mountain ranges, 5 Imperial cities, fresh oranges so sweet and right off the tree. Road side Barbecue skewers with Moroccan salad was the best meal of the trip. Fresh seafood in Tangier with a view of the ocean. Changes in schedule without issues. Wonderful warm people along the way with a driver who cared for us as if we were family. Each night stay was in a unique place with very comfortable beds.

I would change the Marakesh hotel to somewhere without a disco until 2:30 am, and ... read more

3 mountain ranges, 5 Imperial cities, fresh oranges so sweet and right off the tree. Road side Barbecue skewers with Moroccan salad was the best meal of the trip. Fresh seafood in Tangier with a view of the ocean. Changes in schedule without issues. Wonderful warm people along the way with a driver who cared for us as if we were family. Each night stay was in a unique place with very comfortable beds.

I would change the Marakesh hotel to somewhere without a disco until 2:30 am, and mechanically check vehicles before travel.

We're fairly experienced travelers but didn't feel entirely confident planning a family trip to Morocco ourselves, so we found kimkim online and and hired them. The reviews were great but it still felt like a bit of a risk since we didn't know anyone who'd used them. What a great decision it turned out to be! Our week-long trip was perfect -- from the beautiful drives to the historic hotels (riads) to the guides in the cities. From the first phone call, all the way through, the team at kimkim... read more

We're fairly experienced travelers but didn't feel entirely confident planning a family trip to Morocco ourselves, so we found kimkim online and and hired them. The reviews were great but it still felt like a bit of a risk since we didn't know anyone who'd used them. What a great decision it turned out to be! Our week-long trip was perfect -- from the beautiful drives to the historic hotels (riads) to the guides in the cities. From the first phone call, all the way through, the team at kimkim couldn't have been more responsive, patient, and helpful. Ali booked everything for us, checking in frequently to make sure it all looked good, making small changes as needed, offering good advice, etc. We explored much of the country, from Chefchaouen (blue city) through Fez, Merzouga (glamping in the desert, camel rides, etc), and Skoura, to Marrakesh. Every riad was more amazing than the last - we couldn't have imagined better places to stay. Our tour guides in the cities were fantastic (fluent English speakers), our driver Hassan was wonderful (always knew where he was going, always on time). The whole adventure just couldn't have gone more smoothly or been more interesting and fun. Morocco is a gorgeous, fascinating country with wonderful people. We're so grateful to kimkim for planning an absolutely perfect trip for us and highly recommend them!

Hotel Reviews

Desert Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouene

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Salam Fes

Fes

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Transfer to Fes, Roman Ruins of Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Transfer to Merzouga, Bedouin Experience & Camel Rides

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Transfer to Skoura via Todra Gorge & Rose Valley

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Skoura to Marrakech via Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Majorelle Gardens Guided Visit

Marrakesh

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Greetings from Penang Island (Malaysia)

BEFORE THE TRIP
I managed to get in touch with Mr. Ali about my trip to Morocco. So far of the best travel service advisor and planner that I ever encountered. The information that planned and given by Mr. Ali was very clear and outstanding. A 5-star rating travel plan with Wowww when you first received from Mr. Ali that how much work & effort he had put in to share with me in such a short period of time. Well done Mr. Ali!

DURING THE TRIP
My... read more

Greetings from Penang Island (Malaysia)

BEFORE THE TRIP
I managed to get in touch with Mr. Ali about my trip to Morocco. So far of the best travel service advisor and planner that I ever encountered. The information that planned and given by Mr. Ali was very clear and outstanding. A 5-star rating travel plan with Wowww when you first received from Mr. Ali that how much work & effort he had put in to share with me in such a short period of time. Well done Mr. Ali!

DURING THE TRIP
My trip goes well throughout my 9 Days road trip.
I was first pick up by Mr. Mohamed on 23 Dec (Friday) @ Casablanca Airport. He was on time and holding the label with my name. Not to blame him, the label with Original Travel is a bit too small on the paper but was OK and manage to meet up with him. :D
Mr. Mohamed was an awesome driver+guide. He has been very helpful and very caring throughout the journey. We have lots of laughter like a friend instead of client throughout our lengthy 2000km+ road journey.

I've total 8 nights in Morocco.
The riad the recommended by Mr.Ali @ Fes was gorgeous, the moment you walked into the riad, seems like walking inside one of the palace.

So far, the most enjoyable stay was in Merzouga in the middle of nowhere of Erg Chebbi Sahara desert where I stayed in the luxury camp of Tiziri Camp. The merely 2Hrs camel ride journey can be boring to many but to me it's simply awesome accompany with a great camel driver Mr. Hamid during the sunset. I would like to mention a great staff there in Tiziri Camp and wish I would return someday to stay there for more day. Thank you Mr. Ahmed, Mr. Hassan (The Chef), Mr.Mohamad and Mr. Mustafa for taking care well on me during my stay in Tiziri Camp.

I need to be frank that my stay in Marrakech didn't go well as per plan.
NOT to blame Original Travel for their planning but instead "The Management Team" from the Riad Passali itself.

The management in Riad Passali is very unreasonable. I supposed to stay there for 2 nights consecutively from 29 - 31 Dec 2022. But then, imagine on the 2nd day 30 Dec early morning after having my breakfast. I supposed she is the riad manager (Incharge Person) asked me to leave and given the reason that Riad Passali is overbooked. As Riad Passali has another group from Germany already booked the room that I'm staying. This is kind of discriminating. I was asked to move out from Riad Passali then move to the other way way way smaller riad few roads down away from Riad Passali namely Riad El Walida. To be frank, I'm flexible in any kind of accommodation. But my in opinion, the management in Riad Passali is very unprofessional.

Riad Passali : Awful management especially to the lady manager (Unfortunately I didn't get her name).
To be fair, I must say the guy who first receiving me to the Riad Passali was Mr. Ayoub had been very friendly and helpful. I'm very sorry for him to work in Riad Passali with such as poor management. I met him in my 1st evening stay on 29 Dec then again early in the morning of 30 Dec while he started to prepare my breakfast. I supposed this had been a routine for him. I doubt, Riad Passali is treating his staff well needless to say to the solo guest like me.

Riad El Walida : (This is the substituted riad that given by the lady from Riad Passali).
The staff working there is friendly but not so informative and not proactive. They don't even tell the WIFI password or what time is the breakfast that going to serve the following day. WIFI only workable around the common area. Well, WIFI is small thing but the service team still need to brush up their skill in term of handling guests.

Imagine, my stay in Marrakech make me feel like I was being downgraded from Riad Passali to the Riad El Walida. If you have been to these 2 riads before then you know how it I felt and I started to compared.

To Original Travel (Kim Kim) side. I understand they did nothing wrong. The problem that created was solely from the management from Riad Passali.

I must say a million thanks to Mr. Said from Original Travel (Kim Kim). He has been very professional that trying his very best to solve my problem in Marrakech. If without Mr. Said, the plan will not go well in Marrakech after the unexpected incident ignite by The Management Team of Riad Passali.

On my last day, Mr. Mohamed who was my 8 days awesome driver need to bid farewell with me as he had been assigned to another new group. Mr Said did a very well arrangement for my transport on the last day. I was assigned assigned with a new driver that send me the Jardin Majorelle and to Marrakech Airport. The new driver was Mr. Soufiane. I must say that Mr. Soufiane was another awesome driver. Very helpful and informative too.

Overall, I would like to highly recommended Original Travel (Kim Kim) to the world.
The are so far the travel agent that offering the best travel service.
Once again, million thanks to Mr. Ali, Mr, Said, Mr. Mohamed and Mr. Soufiane.

Warmest regards,
Boon

Just back from a 8-day trip to Morroco. Kim Kim lined up the hotels, special tours and driver. It was incredibly helpful to have a driver with us for the entire trip. They guys made it easy to have fun, adventurous trip with my family.

If the idea behind using an agency is to make the travel experience seamless and easy, then working with kimkim and their local partners is absolutely the right move. Our flight from the US was cancelled and rescheduled...they made everything work. They recommended and booked wonderful hotels, adapted on the fly to changes we requested, and were there for us whenever we reached out.
Marrakesh is unique and interesting and Fes is all about the history and the culture, but you cannot beat... read more

If the idea behind using an agency is to make the travel experience seamless and easy, then working with kimkim and their local partners is absolutely the right move. Our flight from the US was cancelled and rescheduled...they made everything work. They recommended and booked wonderful hotels, adapted on the fly to changes we requested, and were there for us whenever we reached out.
Marrakesh is unique and interesting and Fes is all about the history and the culture, but you cannot beat spending time in the Sahara for sheer epic wonder.

Hotel Reviews

Desert Luxury Camp

Merzouga

True desert experience. Don't miss sunrise and sunset

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Palais Amani

Fès

Had dinner ready for us at 3am because of delayed flights. Who does that?

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Le Berbere Palace

Ouarzazate

Interested in Hollywood? This is the place for you in Morocco.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

Authentic riad, not a purpose built hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Central, but a bit sketchy to locate

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Hammam & Spa Experience

Morocco

Little bit odd but relaxing

Ali was very informative and helpful in Marrakech, showing us around the old Medina including the mosque, gardens, and souks. He accommodated our preferences, asking where we wanted to spend the most time read more

Ali was very informative and helpful in Marrakech, showing us around the old Medina including the mosque, gardens, and souks. He accommodated our preferences, asking where we wanted to spend the most time

Ali, Said and Abdel at Original Travels put together an absolutely fantastic itinerary for my husband and I to experience some of the wonders of Morocco recently. The two of us were expertly driven by Faisal for the 17 days, who also provided advice along the way. The local guides Original travels organised, most of them called Mohammed but in one case Ahmed, at every point were great: knowledgeable, helpful and so friendly.

Morocco is a fascinating country with its diverse rugged... read more

Ali, Said and Abdel at Original Travels put together an absolutely fantastic itinerary for my husband and I to experience some of the wonders of Morocco recently. The two of us were expertly driven by Faisal for the 17 days, who also provided advice along the way. The local guides Original travels organised, most of them called Mohammed but in one case Ahmed, at every point were great: knowledgeable, helpful and so friendly.

Morocco is a fascinating country with its diverse rugged landscapes, fabulous architecture and rich cultural history. For us the highlights were Chefchaouen, Merzouga and Essaouira.

The distances are big in many cases and the array of choices potentially bewildering. It was good to have the know-how of Original Travels supporting us, dealing withal the details while we just had to enjoy ourselves!

From start to finish, we had a great experience working with the Original Travels/Kimkim team. Ali and Said were incredibly helpful in advising us before the trip, from helping us plan a fun itinerary to answering our questions about what to pack. Our driver, Faisal, took great care of us throughout and made travel feel seamless. Even when we had to change our itinerary at the last minute due to weather concerns, Said and Faisal adapted quickly to figure out the best solution and put our... read more

From start to finish, we had a great experience working with the Original Travels/Kimkim team. Ali and Said were incredibly helpful in advising us before the trip, from helping us plan a fun itinerary to answering our questions about what to pack. Our driver, Faisal, took great care of us throughout and made travel feel seamless. Even when we had to change our itinerary at the last minute due to weather concerns, Said and Faisal adapted quickly to figure out the best solution and put our safety first. It was wonderful to connect with local guides throughout our journey--we learned so much about Moroccan history and culture, and were touched by the kindness of everyone we met. Our favorite part of the trip was the day we spent exploring the Fes medina - we loved wandering the souks, visiting artisan workshops, and cooking a Moroccan meal. The riads we stayed in were beautiful and were also a huge highlight!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Ghita

Fes

This riad was so beautiful! It was in a great location and our room was gorgeous. Food was some of the best we ate in Fes!

Authenticity & Character

We loved learning the history of the building, which had been a family home since the 16th century.

Location

Staff

Everyone was so kind and helpful. We had so much fun doing a cooking class and helping make a meal!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Casa Hassan

Chefchaoeun

This riad was so cozy and beautifully decorated. It was in a great location for exploring Chefchaouen.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Private Cooking Class in Fes

Fes

It was so much fun for us to get to know Fes a little better by not just going shopping at the market and helping prepare a meal, but also spending time with locals and learning more about their lives. The morning we spent together was an experience I'll never forget, and the meal was delicious!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hammam and SPA experience

Fes

The hammam was unlike anything I've ever experienced. The setting was beautiful for experiencing this traditional practice. Afterward we felt completely rejuvenated!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

When we had decided to travel to Morocco in December, we started doing research and looking for a trip that worked with our schedule. After being unable to find a group tour that worked with our dates, we tried kimkim, which we had not used before.
From our first correspondence with them, we found the website easy to use, the responses prompt, and the willingness and ability to create an itinerary based on what we wanted to see and do incredible. They would offer suggestions ranging from... read more

When we had decided to travel to Morocco in December, we started doing research and looking for a trip that worked with our schedule. After being unable to find a group tour that worked with our dates, we tried kimkim, which we had not used before.
From our first correspondence with them, we found the website easy to use, the responses prompt, and the willingness and ability to create an itinerary based on what we wanted to see and do incredible. They would offer suggestions ranging from budget ideas to luxury options, additional activities in the areas we wanted to stop, and plenty of additional info ranging from tipping practices to packing guides.
When we landed in Casablanca, we easily found our guide Soufian at the airport. During our eight days together he was our driver, our guide, and answered questions from cultural history to restaurant recommendations. He was fantastic and I would recommend him to anyone traveling to Morocco.
Our trip To Morocco was well organized. The itinerary was planned well, the communication with the office, and once in country with our guide, was excellent; and all of this was done at a fair price.

Hotel Reviews

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

I have stayed in the desert twice before (once in Egypt and once in Jordan), but neither was like our experience at Tiziri. The facilities and service here truly make this a luxury experience. The time here was well organized and the staff were fantastic.

Authenticity & Character

We felt as if we were exposed to a true Berber experience.

Location

The desert. It is wonderful : )

Staff

They were friendly, polite, and accommodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri is much more than a tent in the desert!

Riad Salam Fes

Fes

The riad is a wonderful escape from the business of the city.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Hard to say, there just didn't seem to be much within walking distance.

Staff

They were friendly and polite, but weren't able to answer many questions.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouene

Fantastic luxury stay in Chefchaouen. Once you enter this ryad, you'll forget that you just stepped in off of a small alley. Everything in here is luxurious and they offer every amenity you would want at a modern hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Positioned just off of the main walking path/street in the old town.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Xaluca Dades

Boumalne

In Dades, you are in a fairly isolated area, but this hotel offers everything you need. The restaurant offers grand buffets, there are multiple common rooms, there is a large pool area, and the rooms are modern and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right on the edge of a cliff overlooking the city.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

Our favorite riad in Morocco! Not because the others were lacking, but because the Elegancia truly lives up to its name. Tucked away in a narrow alley, this luxury accommodation offers everything. The staff were friendly and helpful during our entire stay, the rooms were comfortable and clean, the lobby is welcoming and beautiful, and the rooftop is a fantastic place to relax. I couldn't recommend the Elegancia more to anyone visiting Marrakech.

Authenticity & Character

Gorgeous Moroccan decorations.

Location

Walking distance to the medina and numerous restaurants.

Staff

So friendly and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Offers every modern amenity you would want.

Activity Review

Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Unfortunately the mosque was closed, but it was a beautiful sight and I would recommend anyone visiting Casablanca to stop here.

Wonderful adventures! Our guide, Karin was so knowledgeable and personable! Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the experience! I loved riding through the desert on a camel and the sunrise there! read more

Wonderful adventures! Our guide, Karin was so knowledgeable and personable! Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the experience! I loved riding through the desert on a camel and the sunrise there!

Fantastic time! Our guide's name was Karim from Original Travels, and he was excellent. Completely fluent in English and very well versed on the areas we visited, we felt like we were in the very capable hands of an expert. Plus, he was super-friendly with us, versatile and spontaneous. Whenever we asked him to stop at a place along the way, he'd do it and explain what was special about it. Memorable activities ranged from climbing to the fortified granary atop Ait-Ben-Haddou to the... read more

Fantastic time! Our guide's name was Karim from Original Travels, and he was excellent. Completely fluent in English and very well versed on the areas we visited, we felt like we were in the very capable hands of an expert. Plus, he was super-friendly with us, versatile and spontaneous. Whenever we asked him to stop at a place along the way, he'd do it and explain what was special about it. Memorable activities ranged from climbing to the fortified granary atop Ait-Ben-Haddou to the excellent camel trek to outfitting ourselves in traditional Berber gear to stopping on the side of the road to wonder about the Giant Milkweed plant. We would definitely recommend anybody to work with Karim and Original Travels in the future. It was easy, friendly, informative, and fun!

Hotel Reviews

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

The best part of this place was of course trekking with the camels to it. However once we were there, the people there made probably the best food we've eaten here in Morocco. It was outstanding fare. Also, standing in the dunes the next morning to watch the sun come up over the sand was incredible. Highly recommended!

Authenticity & Character

These guys didn't pretend to be something they were not, they were authentic through and through.

Location

We had our own special desert camp to ourselves, and the people there made sure we felt special too.

Staff

The staff was my favorite part of this place. They were so friendly, efficient with service, and they clearly had great cooking skills.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The tents and beds were super cozy with hot water bottles even that we could put in our soft, warm beds.

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

I really enjoyed the staff this hotel. Yes, the rooms were great, and so was the food. But every single person on the staff that I met, bar none, was incredibly friendly and seemed genuinely excited to serve us and help us, especially the front desk crew but also the bar/restaurant team.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Great central location to all touristic activities, and a super fun hotel in general with lots of nooks and crannies to explore.

Staff

Already mentioned above - the staff at this location was unparalleled.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Ouarzazate to Merzouga via Todra Gorge, Erfoud & Rissani

Morocco

The longest day overall, but this was my favorite part of the trip - great roadtrip sights and ended with a camel trek through the desert. You can't beat that.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

There wasn't a time we felt Karim would not do the right thing, he was on-time, helpful, and a great driver. It was clear he could handle any kind of mountain, desert, rain, sun driving with lots of traffic or little.

Transport

The car was clean and comfortable - a great roadtrip vehicle.

We first started dealing with Ali in the planning phase of our trip. We communicated our desires in terms of budget, accommodations and itinerary. Ali came back with a great plan and then handed us over to a local contact Said and our driver for the week Sukhaina. From the minute we stepped off the plane we were attended to personally. Sukhaina was beyond wonderful! She is professional, well informed, attentive and so very personable! We felt so comfortable and pampered with her the whole... read more

We first started dealing with Ali in the planning phase of our trip. We communicated our desires in terms of budget, accommodations and itinerary. Ali came back with a great plan and then handed us over to a local contact Said and our driver for the week Sukhaina. From the minute we stepped off the plane we were attended to personally. Sukhaina was beyond wonderful! She is professional, well informed, attentive and so very personable! We felt so comfortable and pampered with her the whole week as we explored Morocco by car. I would say Sukhaina was one of the highlights of the trip! Can’t say enough!
I highly recommend a road trip method of exploring the country as you see the beautiful countryside and towns and can stop anytime for comfort or photo ops. Morocco has stunning natural beauty and it well exceeded our expectations. The accommodations in each town were superb and exactly what we like. The food was delicious everywhere.
I would highly recommend KimKim travels and I fact we will be using them again for our next adventure!

Ali and Said from Original Travel were very responsive in answering questions and adjusting our itinerary to match our preferences.

Our weeklong guide Karim was outstanding and really improved our experience. His spoken English is excellent. More than just a driver, he added a lot of local knowledge about the places we went, and also frequently pulled over at scenic vistas or interesting spots and took pictures of us, as well. Cheerful and outgoing, he seemed to know others at all the... read more

Ali and Said from Original Travel were very responsive in answering questions and adjusting our itinerary to match our preferences.

Our weeklong guide Karim was outstanding and really improved our experience. His spoken English is excellent. More than just a driver, he added a lot of local knowledge about the places we went, and also frequently pulled over at scenic vistas or interesting spots and took pictures of us, as well. Cheerful and outgoing, he seemed to know others at all the stops, and also helped us with calling local places for reservations. He also introduced us to a great guide at Volubilis, and advised at which stops a guide was a good idea versus those where we could go without.

Speaking of local guides, Hanan Edaali was our guide for a walking tour of Marrakech. She was delightful, and showed us some details in the medina that we would have never experienced on our own. We didn’t see hardly any other female guides during our visit—she is worth seeking out.

One of the highlights of the trip was Tiziri camp in Merzouga for our Sahara desert experience. Ahmed the proprietor went beyond the expected experience to offer campfire q&a about Berber culture and Moroccan history. We were so glad we chose to stay two nights there, which allowed us to have a day tour around the region to learn more about local history, culture and geography.

One final highlight was the Palais Sebban riad in Marrakech—what a wonderful lodging experience. Beautiful decorations and furnishings, great location, friendly staff—highly highly recommended.

Hotel Reviews

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Ahmed and his team were incredible. Beyond the hospitality (food, wine, music, accommodations), he offered so much local knowledge and passion. Also we made the wonderful decision to stay two nights, which allowed us to have an outstanding day tour on the region. It also allowed us to pass by a lot of the dozens of other camps in the area. Tiziri is superior with just six tents and some space and dunes between it and the next one. Nearby were larger camps lined up one next to the other—Tiziri’s set-up is so much better.

Authenticity & Character

Beyond just the music by the fire, there was active solicitation of questions about the culture of the region, Ahmed and his team are interested in teaching and providing understanding for their guests who appreciate it.

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Odyssee Center Hotel

Casablanca

The location was fine but not great. The food offerings appeared limited (we went out to eat, though breakfast was good). Their bar literally ran out of wine and a local brand of beer while we were there. The staff was very helpful, however.

Riad Salam Fes

Fes

Beware where your room is located. The Salam Fes is one of evidently at least 3 co-owned neighboring properties. For reasons never explained to us, we were instead initially put in one across the street with subpar lodging, a faulty toilet and a lower posted online price than Salam Fes. After complaining (including great support from Original Travel) we were moved to another Riad on the block called Scherezade, which was fantastic.

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

Great location and gorgeous, opulent decorations and outdoor spaces including terraces.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Transfer to Marrakech via Dades Valley, Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Karim was wonderful for this and all the other parts of our tour.

Transport

Transfer to Merzouga, Bedouin Experience & Camel Rides

Morocco

Erg Chebbi Desert adventure

Morocco

Absolutely worth staying a second night not only to enjoy Tiziri, but to experience this tour with Ahmed.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ahmed from Tiziri made this experience fantastic.

Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorge

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Karim was very helpful on this and every other excursion

Transport

Guided Tour of Marrakesh

Marrakesh

It is 100% worth having a guide, at least if it is Hanan Alaadi. You will learn so much more.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hanan is worth getting—you should ask for her, including to get a woman’s perspective.

Majorelle Gardens Guided Visit

Marrakesh

Go with a guide if you can—guides get to skip the long ticket line and go straight in.

Soufian, our guide, driver and restaurant finder was awesome! He made our trip fantastic and easy. It was our first guided tour in Morocco and we would definitely do it again. We made great friends and memories. read more

Soufian, our guide, driver and restaurant finder was awesome! He made our trip fantastic and easy. It was our first guided tour in Morocco and we would definitely do it again. We made great friends and memories.

Hotel Review

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

We had an issue with our room the first night, and they made up for it with great responses! Highly recommend it.

Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Fes Medina

Fes

Wow! What an incredible loving and breathing organism the Medina is. It definitely comes more alive and real with a guide. Highly recommend the trip

Transfer to Fes, Roman Ruins of Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

Volubilis should not be missed! Get a guide to tour you around. Amazing Roman ruins.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

This was a trip of a life time. Morocco is a beautiful country and the people are friendly.

We could have not planned a better trip on our own, and we’re grateful for Original Travel and KimKim for an excellent itinerary. Over 12 days we visited many cities with nights in Casablanca, Chefchaouen via Rabat, Fes, Merzouga, Boumalne Dades, Marrakech, and Essaouira.

Our driver, Tarik took care of us the entire trip, and we never felt unsafe. And our booking manager, Said was very... read more

This was a trip of a life time. Morocco is a beautiful country and the people are friendly.

We could have not planned a better trip on our own, and we’re grateful for Original Travel and KimKim for an excellent itinerary. Over 12 days we visited many cities with nights in Casablanca, Chefchaouen via Rabat, Fes, Merzouga, Boumalne Dades, Marrakech, and Essaouira.

Our driver, Tarik took care of us the entire trip, and we never felt unsafe. And our booking manager, Said was very responsive to our needs and made immediate adjustments to ensure our comfort. Original travels exceeded my expectations.

The highlight of our trip was all our stays at Riads inside the old medinas, our overnight camping in the desert at Erg Chebbi, dune racing on ATVs, and the sunrise camel ride.

Our drive over the Atlas Mountains into Marrakech was memorable.

Pros
- Moroccan hospitality is top notch.
- Rich culture, architecture, and history.
- UNESCO world heritage sites
- Varying geography
- The King. Everyone loves the him.

Things to look out for
- The breakfasts in the Riads are all the same, carb heavy—breads, crepes, pastries, only eggs for protein, no meats, no variety. Hotels offer better breakfast variety.

- Request for vans with functioning seat belts in advance, if important to you. Be specific about the temperature you want at all points during the trip. Depending on when you visit Morocco during the summer, it’s very hot and heat can lead to exhaustion very quickly.

Hotel Reviews

Desert Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Camel ride at sunrise was a magic experience.

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Odyssee Center Hotel

Casablanca

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Location is the not the best.

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouene

Lovely riad, and the only one with a pool that was usable.

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Hotel Xaluca Dades

Boumalne

Beautiful hotel with unique decor. Great buffet style dining and a pleasant break from the same, boring Riad breakfasts we experienced. The hotel pool is great.

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Riad Salam Fes

Fes

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Riad Pachavana

Marrakech

Our worst stay in Morocco overall. It was only staffed by a single person. The accommodation was not to standard compared to other Riads. We had to get our room switched. There was a cockroach floating in the pool at the courtyard and the attendant could care less. Bees harassed us at breakfast everyday.

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Riad Perle D'Eau

Essaouira

Overlooks the ocean. Get an ocean view room and sleep with the windows open at night. Breakfast on roof deck.

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Activity Reviews

Transfer to Merzouga, Bedouin Experience & Camel Rides

Morocco

Enjoyed the ATV sand dune and camel ride at sunrise.

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The SUV ride into the desert camp was very aggressive and I almost hurt myself in the back.

Hammam & Spa Experience

Morocco

The women working at the Hammam weren’t very friendly and it was not a relaxing experience from that perspective.

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Majorelle Gardens Guided Visit

Marrakesh

OMG. This is one of the most beautiful gardens I’ve visited anywhere. The variety of cactus and the setting of the YSL home is picturesque.

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Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorge

Morocco

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Transfer to Marrakech via Dades Valley, Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Marrakesh

Marrakesh

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Guided Tour of Chefchaoeun

Chefchaouen

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Transfer to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

Beautiful views of the Hassan V mosque. Casablanca was our least favorite city.

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Guided Tour of Fes Medina

Fes

We enjoyed this visit overall. It just felt like we were being herded from one shop to the next, so we could get fleeced. To be clear, we were never forced into a purchase, but there are too many planned stops to buy things.

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Essaouira to Casablanca via Eljadida Coastal Route

Morocco

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Transfer to Fes, Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

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Transfer to Essaouira

Morocco

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Ali was always available for any last minute changes or additions. Our driver Hassan was excellent and always looked after us. Thank you very much for making our mother daughter trip a memorable one