Saïd Berdham

My wife and I have been dreaming of a trip to Morocco since 2020. When we got married earlier this year, we knew right away where our honeymoon would be. Our to do list was long- we wanted to see all of the sights and cities but didn't know where to begin with planning.

There are hundreds of travel agencies in Morocco and we are so incredibly lucky to have found Kimkim, along with Original Travels. Said and his team helped plan our entire weeklong itinerary, taking all of our requests... read more

My wife and I have been dreaming of a trip to Morocco since 2020. When we got married earlier this year, we knew right away where our honeymoon would be. Our to do list was long- we wanted to see all of the sights and cities but didn't know where to begin with planning.

There are hundreds of travel agencies in Morocco and we are so incredibly lucky to have found Kimkim, along with Original Travels. Said and his team helped plan our entire weeklong itinerary, taking all of our requests into account. In a weeks time, we've seen the blue city of Chefchaouen, the imperial city of Meknes, the historic medina in Fez, spent time in the desert by Merzouga, Aït Benhaddou and Marrakech.

Each city has brought with it a unique and individualized experience, and memories that we know will last a lifetime. Our driver Faisal has been incredibly accommodating and hospitable, he is the reason why our trip has been so memorable. From his firsthand knowledge of Morocco's history, to making sure I had enough caffeine to make it through the early mornings, Faisal gave us a truly authentic experience.

It was evident from the minute we met Faisal that he has a deep love for his country and Moroccan culture and is eager to share it with his clients. This is clearly not just his job, but his passion. He played a pivotal role in the trip of a lifetime for us that we will forever cherish.

Having never used a travel agency before, I had reservations about putting my vacation in the hands of others. But I can say without any hesitation, this has been the best vacation we've ever had and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Said and Faisal for anyone planning a visit to Morocco.

Booking my amazing trip in Morocco with multiple cities was made simple and seamless with Said and his team. We started off in Marrakech --> Dades Valley --> Sahara desert --> Fez —> Chefchaouen/blue city --> Tangier, with stops for all the sights in-between.

Said responded very quickly to my itinerary request and mapped out my desired route, added 4/5 star fantastic hotels, and made recommendations at the cities that I didn't even know of (eg dinner with a local family in Fez). While in... read more

Booking my amazing trip in Morocco with multiple cities was made simple and seamless with Said and his team. We started off in Marrakech --> Dades Valley --> Sahara desert --> Fez —> Chefchaouen/blue city --> Tangier, with stops for all the sights in-between.

Said responded very quickly to my itinerary request and mapped out my desired route, added 4/5 star fantastic hotels, and made recommendations at the cities that I didn't even know of (eg dinner with a local family in Fez). While in Marrakech I unfortunately lost a day due to travelers tummy and Said quickly rejiggered my itinerary by pushing everything out a day, which would have been a nightmare if I had to do this myself.

Our driver, Samir, who was with us from beginning to end was fantastic. He is very polite, professional, and was a great resource for everything Morocco! He truly went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and got the most out of our Morocco experience. He seems to know everyone and made sure any handoffs with guides and hotels were seamless and we were taken care of. His tips and tricks were very helpful navigating the Médinas in Chefchaouen and Fez! Samir is truly a gem!

This team truly deserves this glowing review - they will be my first call on my next trip to Morocco.

Hotel Reviews

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Ait Ouffi

A real gem in the Dades Valley! Run by a family who goes out of their way to make sure you have a top experience. Don’t skip out on dinner here - it’s akin to a Michelin star dinner!

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Beautiful location in the desert. Tents are comfortable and outfitted with everything you could need. The staff are a great bunch who love their jobs and it shows!

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Riad Salam Fes

Fes

Great location in the Médina. Unbelievably beautiful inside despite the unremarkable exterior. Breakfast spread is excellent

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Dinner with a Local Family

Morocco

This was so fun to have a home cooked meal and break bread with the family. There may have been some dancing afterwards!

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Great interactions with the our guides and our travel agency was first rate. Very responsive to our needs and excellent choices on accommodations.

My parents had always dreamt of going to Morocco and now that they're in their 70s we wanted to make that dream come true.

Before the trip, Said was excellent in working with us to modify the trip details to accommodate them. He always communicated back right away.

When they arrived in Morocco, they were met by their driver, Karim. He spoke English well and was knowledgeable and nice. He made them feel comfortable throughout the trip.

The hotels that were selected were great and... read more

My parents had always dreamt of going to Morocco and now that they're in their 70s we wanted to make that dream come true.

Before the trip, Said was excellent in working with us to modify the trip details to accommodate them. He always communicated back right away.

When they arrived in Morocco, they were met by their driver, Karim. He spoke English well and was knowledgeable and nice. He made them feel comfortable throughout the trip.

The hotels that were selected were great and many of them were beautiful. The tours they took were fantastic to see the sights. They also enjoyed their own time wandering around the cities.

My dad said this trip was everything he ever dreamed of and was very happy he got the experience. My siblings and I were happy they had the opportunity to go and could have peace of mind knowing there was someone nearby who could help them if they needed it.

This was our second time booking through KimKim and it was easy and convenient. Saïd at Original Travels was responsive and accommodating throughout the booking and planning process and continued to check in with us throughout our trip. We really appreciated Saïd’s patience in designing our itinerary options, and flexibility when we requested alternative accommodations after reading reviews online from other sources. In the end, every place we stayed was superb. Our driver Soufiane simply... read more

This was our second time booking through KimKim and it was easy and convenient. Saïd at Original Travels was responsive and accommodating throughout the booking and planning process and continued to check in with us throughout our trip. We really appreciated Saïd’s patience in designing our itinerary options, and flexibility when we requested alternative accommodations after reading reviews online from other sources. In the end, every place we stayed was superb. Our driver Soufiane simply made the trip for us. Soufiane was with us from airport pickup in Fes to airport drop off in Marrakech. Throughout that whole time he made us feel safe and well taken care of. He’s an excellent driver and his English is very good. We had several long drives. I would not have wanted to do any of the driving myself. There are frequent police checkpoints on the highways and some of the highways in the mountains are not in the best condition. In the cities, driving habits of other drivers, motorcyclists and bikes require you to be an experienced driver of Moroccan streets. Finally, Soufiane really embodied the best aspects of Moroccan hospitality and warmth. By the end of the trip we really felt like family. We did a 7-day itinerary. It was enough time, but it required several long drives. Ideally 10 or more days would have allowed more time in each place without back to back driving days but we didn’t have the extra days. In Fes, we stayed at Riad Laaroussa. Beautiful, serene and intimate Riad in the Medina. We did the haram and massage at their spa which we really enjoyed. Very reasonably priced for a private spa. The Desert Luxury Camp in the Sahara was great and unique. We stayed in a geodesic dome tent with a glass wall that allowed us to go to bed to a view of the starry night sky and wake up before dawn to ride camels to a peak in the sand dunes to watch the sun rise. The Ksar Inghnda in Ait Benhadoo was beautiful and our suite had a private patio. The food at the Ksar was not great but we didn’t mind. All of our other food experiences were memorable. In Marrakech, we splurged on La Mamounia. It really is luxurious, a large hotel, and the most western of the places we stayed, but it was a bit over the top and everything there costs extra and is expensive. Be warned. We are glad to have done it as it is a thing, but there are many other great options in Marrakech that may be preferred by others. Overall, we highly recommend going to Morocco. If you use KimKim and Original Travels, you can expect a seamless and effortless travel experience.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Laaroussa

Fez medina

Riad Laaroussa is a beautiful oasis in the Fes Medina. We had a hammam and massage at its private spa. It was a great way to have the Moroccan hammam experience. We did it as a couple together. We also ate dinner and breakfast at the Riad. Food was very good and in a lively rooftop restaurant. The staff was very friendly and always looking for ways to make our stay enjoyable. They had double booked our room by mistake and upgraded us to their best suite at no extra charge. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. They also packed a breakfast for us on our last day because we were departing very early.

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Desert Luxury Camp

Merzouga

I commented on this camp in my main review. I’ll only add that the staff was very pleasant and the amenities really very nice for being in the desert. It was very peaceful and relaxing.

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

The only reason for the 4-star rating is that the food was not great, but it was just fine.

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La Mamounia

Marrakech

It lives up to the hype, but it comes at a price.

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Activity Reviews

Transfer to Merzouga, Bedouin Experience & Camel Rides

Morocco

Unfortunately, to experience the sands of the Saharan Desert, you have a long drive to get there. Our driver Soufiane made that a most enjoyable drive with stops along the way for quick sightseeing or views at which we stretched our legs. Soufiane never seemed to tire of the driving. The vehicle was also very comfortable.

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Soufiane took us to his favorite date vendor in a small town who gave us free samples of the most delicious dates.

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Transfer to Aït Benhaddou via Dadès Valley

Morocco

Again Soufiane made this drive easy and enjoyable. We stopped for lunch at a place that served the most delicious oranges for desert. Morocco has great produce and the oranges are plentiful and sweet.

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Aït Benhaddou to Marrakesh

Morocco

This was our shortest drive and had stunning views as we wound through the mountains. The train changes dramatically as you cross Morocco, something you would miss if you just flew from one city to the next. Soufiane offered us some excursions but we were eager to get to Marrakech.

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