Sharon Louthian

We had an incredible trip to Morocco. The planning of the trip was amazing as Sharon took all of our preferences into consideration when making our itinerary.

We were able to go to so many places because we had access to a personal driver and other local guides. We loved the people and seeing the many places Fez, the blue pearl, Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakesh in only 8 days. I would definitely book another trip with KimKim in the future! read more

We had an incredible trip to Morocco. The planning of the trip was amazing as Sharon took all of our preferences into consideration when making our itinerary.

We were able to go to so many places because we had access to a personal driver and other local guides. We loved the people and seeing the many places Fez, the blue pearl, Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakesh in only 8 days. I would definitely book another trip with KimKim in the future!

Activity Review

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

This was my favorite!!! WE had an awesome local guide who was so knowledgeable!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sharon did a fine job helping us plan our trip. Our driver, Sallam, was great. The culture and cities we visited were everything we expected. However, we were not prepared for the types of roads we would be travelling on for long hours on this trip. All four of us are 70+ years old and the vehicle used was not very uncomfortable in the back two rows of seats. My wife and our friend Karen were bounced around almost continuously. Plus the back of the seat was tilted back making it... read more

Sharon did a fine job helping us plan our trip. Our driver, Sallam, was great. The culture and cities we visited were everything we expected. However, we were not prepared for the types of roads we would be travelling on for long hours on this trip. All four of us are 70+ years old and the vehicle used was not very uncomfortable in the back two rows of seats. My wife and our friend Karen were bounced around almost continuously. Plus the back of the seat was tilted back making it impossible to sit upright. The nine hour ride to the desert was especially difficult as the road was often rough, winding with tight curves. The road down the mountain into Marrakech was under construction which caused us to drive on temporary roads which were very rough.
Our room at the hotel in Rabat was dangerous. It had what we called the "pit", which was a sunken area with steps less than 5 feet from the foot of the bed with no guard rails. Our room in Chefchaouen was in need of repair as the walls had cracks and chunks of plaster had fallen off in the bathroom. A lamp had fallen over and couldn't be made to stand back up. The stairs up to our room on the third floor were narrow and treacherous. Our companions were on the ground floor and were subjected to loud music and noise from the town square until past midnight.
However, the hotel in Boumalne Dades was a pleasant surprise. Excellent, friendly service made our stay there very enjoyable. The hotels in Fes and Marrakech were outstanding.
The visit to the Sahara and the tent camp, which we were looking forward to, was not worth the two days on the road (one going and one returning).
Overall the trip would have been more enjoyable with a better vehicle and less driving.

A great taste of Morocco for our family of 6 adults. All aspects of the trip were good. Particularly memorable were: (1) our stay and morning walk with Salam at the riad Kasbah Roseville who took us through the roses and around town, (2) our cooking class and visit to a home in the Valley of the Roses where we cooked and enjoyed Berber pizza on a wood-fired oven in the with the family, (3) touring Fez with our extraordinary guide Said, and (4) our riad in Fez was a beautiful place and great... read more

A great taste of Morocco for our family of 6 adults. All aspects of the trip were good. Particularly memorable were: (1) our stay and morning walk with Salam at the riad Kasbah Roseville who took us through the roses and around town, (2) our cooking class and visit to a home in the Valley of the Roses where we cooked and enjoyed Berber pizza on a wood-fired oven in the with the family, (3) touring Fez with our extraordinary guide Said, and (4) our riad in Fez was a beautiful place and great guys with an extensive breakfast.

Hotel Reviews

Kasbah Roseville

Kalaat M'Gouna

Fantastic. The host Salam is a wonderful and gracious human. He took us on a lovely walk through the roses, countryside and about town.

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Riad Al Makan

Fès

Authenticity & Character

Very beautiful place.

Location

Right where you want to be.

Staff

Consumate hosts that helped with everything and prepared extraordinary breakfasts!

Cleanliness & Comfort

well-appointed recently remodeled place

Activity Review

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Quality of Experience

The alleys and markets of Fez are extraordinary, particularly when paired with our most excellent guide Said.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Said was the best guide ever. Extremely articulate, thoughtful and informative.

Transport

Dear Kim Kim folks ~
First, I would like to say that our driver/guide Sallam could not have been better. He displayed a great competency in his role and understood and executed very well in attending to the needs of our traveling group.
The itinerary for this trip was a bit of a challenge for us 70 something age group. It included a lot of driving on some pretty rough road surfaces, some under construction (especially in the Atlas Mountains). In retrospect, I am delighted that we covered so... read more

Dear Kim Kim folks ~
First, I would like to say that our driver/guide Sallam could not have been better. He displayed a great competency in his role and understood and executed very well in attending to the needs of our traveling group.
The itinerary for this trip was a bit of a challenge for us 70 something age group. It included a lot of driving on some pretty rough road surfaces, some under construction (especially in the Atlas Mountains). In retrospect, I am delighted that we covered so much of the country. We did insert a "rest" day toward the end of the trip before heading to Marrakech that was very beneficial to us and I might suggest this as a possible option for other groups in the future. All in all, it turned out to be a wonderful adventure and informational trip. We felt that this "immersion" experience helped us to embrace the Moroccan culture and allowed us to learn so much more about Islam and the friendliness of the Muslim people. I would definitely encourage people to take this trip with Kim Kim but would make sure to identify some of the specific physical challenges that might be faced along the way.
Sincerely,
Robert (Bob) Morgan

Morocco is an diverse and amazing country. We had great experiences with Salaam as our driver and Said as our tour guide in Fez. The trip was arduous. We traveled many miles over road construction over the Atlas Mountains bounced around for hours in the vehicle. Many of our hotels had difficult access and treacherous stairs to navigate. In the future, it might be advised you consider the ages of your tourist. read more

Morocco is an diverse and amazing country. We had great experiences with Salaam as our driver and Said as our tour guide in Fez. The trip was arduous. We traveled many miles over road construction over the Atlas Mountains bounced around for hours in the vehicle. Many of our hotels had difficult access and treacherous stairs to navigate. In the future, it might be advised you consider the ages of your tourist.

Absolutely an incredible experience! Such a beautiful country! Our guid Anmay was amazing! You can really feel the love he has for the country, the culture, and the history! read more

Absolutely an incredible experience! Such a beautiful country! Our guid Anmay was amazing! You can really feel the love he has for the country, the culture, and the history!

I felt very safe and comfortable traveling the countryside with my assigned driver Yassine. There were countless highlights along the way. I ventured into the blue labyrinth of Chefchaouen. I gazed upon fields of wheat, poppy and roses. I walked amongst the hustle and bustle in the city medinas. I soared above mountains at sunset in a hot air balloon. I drank the culture in large gulps with the help of Rashid and Abdul, 2 very knowledgeable guides I met along the way. read more

I felt very safe and comfortable traveling the countryside with my assigned driver Yassine. There were countless highlights along the way. I ventured into the blue labyrinth of Chefchaouen. I gazed upon fields of wheat, poppy and roses. I walked amongst the hustle and bustle in the city medinas. I soared above mountains at sunset in a hot air balloon. I drank the culture in large gulps with the help of Rashid and Abdul, 2 very knowledgeable guides I met along the way.

The most memorable I think was the Camel trek to the campsite. The local guides was extremely knowledgeable also and gave us insight about Morocco. Our guide for ten days Amnay was very accommodating to all our needs. He’s very nice and fun. He made our trip easier and answered all our questions. I would recommend him and driver Waleed to anyone visiting Morocco. We give you 10 stars!! read more

The most memorable I think was the Camel trek to the campsite. The local guides was extremely knowledgeable also and gave us insight about Morocco. Our guide for ten days Amnay was very accommodating to all our needs. He’s very nice and fun. He made our trip easier and answered all our questions. I would recommend him and driver Waleed to anyone visiting Morocco. We give you 10 stars!!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel des Oudaias

Rabat

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Riad Hicham

Chefchaouen

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Merzouga Dunes Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Riad Al Makan

Fès

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Riad al Rimal

Marrakech

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Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

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Activity Reviews

Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

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Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

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Food

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Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat

Morocco

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Fes to Merzouga via Ifraine and Azrou - Camel Trek to Desert Camp

Morocco

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Morocco

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Rabat to Chefchaouen

Morocco

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Ok

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

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Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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I decided not to read up about Morocco beforehand as I had some preconceived ideas about the country after reading various WWII accounts. The ideas got blown away and I came away with a different perspective and understanding of the country and the great people. The landscape changed continuously and much comparable with our western USA. This immersive package is really the way to go, but some caution in that it is a rigorous trip and one should be prepared for a lot of walking and up and... read more

I decided not to read up about Morocco beforehand as I had some preconceived ideas about the country after reading various WWII accounts. The ideas got blown away and I came away with a different perspective and understanding of the country and the great people. The landscape changed continuously and much comparable with our western USA. This immersive package is really the way to go, but some caution in that it is a rigorous trip and one should be prepared for a lot of walking and up and down steps. Fortunately we were all fit for it. The accommodations were particularly interesting and beautiful and added to the cultural experience. Ayman and Waleed looked after us and our safety was never in doubt. Overall a great vacation with many memories and photos

Our trip was amazing. Sharon and our driver Rafiq met our every need. My one and only complaint is the tipping situation. Every person (other than Sharon and our drivers) we encountered expected a tip. And, if they didn’t get the tip they expected they were visibly unhappy. Some even mumbling and stomping away. The tipping is out of control. We believed we had paid for everything in advance and did expected small tips for porters. But did not understand why tour guides and sales people... read more

Our trip was amazing. Sharon and our driver Rafiq met our every need. My one and only complaint is the tipping situation. Every person (other than Sharon and our drivers) we encountered expected a tip. And, if they didn’t get the tip they expected they were visibly unhappy. Some even mumbling and stomping away. The tipping is out of control. We believed we had paid for everything in advance and did expected small tips for porters. But did not understand why tour guides and sales people expected tips.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Kalaa 1

Rabat

Didn’t stay here because they were having water issues. Stayed at Riad Dar Chrifa. Dar Chrifa was excellent. The host Michael (Toufal) was fantastic. He gave us info on Morocco, some of its customs and culture. He graciously attended to our every need and made us feel at home with his hospitality and humor. He is a real asset for Riad Dar Chrifa.

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Riad Hicham

Chefchaouen

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Palais Faraj Suites & Spa

Fès

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Merzouga Dunes Luxury Camps - Royal Camp

Merzouga

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La Perle du Dadès

Boumalne

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Riad al Rimal

Marrakech

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Activity Reviews

Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat

Morocco

Met our driver, Rafiq. Rafiq is absolutely the best. He was attentive, flexible and made our stay in Morocco interesting and fun.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver, Rafiq, was the best!

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Rabat to Chefchaouen

Morocco

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Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

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{{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Volubilis and Meknes

Morocco

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Fes to Merzouga via Ifraine and Azrou - Camel Trek to Desert Camp

Morocco

We had a blast!! Our driver, Rafiq, surprised us when he can to the camp in the evening to play the drum, sing and dance.

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Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

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Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

I really enjoyed the cooking lesson, but was slightly disappointed thinking we would actually spend time with a family learning more about day to day life in Morocco. Maybe just my miss understanding.

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

My husband wasn’t feeling well. We told the guide we wanted to shorten the tour. He was very flexible and followed our wishes. At the end of the tour we tipped him an amount we thought was appropriate. He stomped away mumbling. It was obvious he was not appreciative of the tip we had given.

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Driving Tour of Casablanca

Casablanca

Our original driver, Rafiq, needed to leave us for another job. He introduced us to our driver for this last day in Morocco, Sallam. Sallam was great! He made our last day wonderful. And Rafiq checked in with Sallam to be sure we were well taken care of.

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Our trip to Morocco was pretty amazing. Morocco is a fascinating country with rich culture. We planned our trip to Morocco as a "rout trip" to visit the country and city where my mom was born. Sharon from Morocco Immersion, (through KimKim), did an amazing job in planning our trip. Sharon took into consideration every information given to her and catered the trip based our requests. We visited Casablanca, Fes, Riad, Chefchaouen and Marrakesh. Sharon and her team thought of everything and... read more

Our trip to Morocco was pretty amazing. Morocco is a fascinating country with rich culture. We planned our trip to Morocco as a "rout trip" to visit the country and city where my mom was born. Sharon from Morocco Immersion, (through KimKim), did an amazing job in planning our trip. Sharon took into consideration every information given to her and catered the trip based our requests. We visited Casablanca, Fes, Riad, Chefchaouen and Marrakesh. Sharon and her team thought of everything and made this trip really special.
It was very important for us to experience the culture and architecture, Sharon booked Riads that were beautiful and cozy.
Our driver, Hicham, was one of the key factors to the success of our trip. Hicham, which means - generous, stays true to his name. He was not only a great driver, but a generous, great person, a warm and knowledgeable. He was there to help us with anything we needed. Hicham loves to take selfies and we took a lot of them... Sharon made sure to communicate with Hicham that we wanted to visit the house my mom grew in, and through the local guide Hicham made it happen. Another thing that made this trip special is the fact the Sharon uses local guides in every city. This makes the experience so much special. we felt that we learned from the "locals" and in a way we experienced the local life. Every city we visited has its own charm, and they all were fascinating, beautiful and very unique.
Thank you Sharon and the team at Morocco Immersion for planning and executing such an amazing trip.

Sharon was incredibly responsive and the trip was well planned and we really felt like we got to see many sights in Morocco without feeling rushed. The various accommodations we stayed in were great and Sharon was open to making the trip individualized for us as a family. Every tour guide was highly professional and knowledgeable.

Our trip with Morocco Immersion Tours was amazing. We went in November 2022 and had a blast. We were only able to make a short week but Sharon and our guide Sallam made sure we saw as much as possible. Sallam made the trip easy and so incredibly enjoyable. He made sure that we always had what we needed and went out of his way to make sure we were always having a great time. We managed a full loop including Chefchaouen, Fez, the Sahara, and Marrakech! read more

Our trip with Morocco Immersion Tours was amazing. We went in November 2022 and had a blast. We were only able to make a short week but Sharon and our guide Sallam made sure we saw as much as possible. Sallam made the trip easy and so incredibly enjoyable. He made sure that we always had what we needed and went out of his way to make sure we were always having a great time. We managed a full loop including Chefchaouen, Fez, the Sahara, and Marrakech!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Hicham

Chefchaouen

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Riad Al Makan

Fès

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Merzouga Dunes Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

This hotel and staff were wonderful. There was a minor mistake on one part of our meal and they immediately went into action to fix it and make sure we were all right. They went above and beyond. The location was beautiful and everyone was wonderful!

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Riad al Rimal

Marrakech

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Activity Reviews

Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

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Fes to Merzouga via Ifraine and Azrou - Camel Trek to Desert Camp

Morocco

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Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Had the most amazing 10 day trip throughout Morocco! Starting with the superb itinerary by Sharon to our wonderful guide Amnay and driver Waleed. From the sites, food, experiences and awesome hotels, I definitely recommend Using KimKim read more

Had the most amazing 10 day trip throughout Morocco! Starting with the superb itinerary by Sharon to our wonderful guide Amnay and driver Waleed. From the sites, food, experiences and awesome hotels, I definitely recommend Using KimKim

Late to review. Life got crazy upon my return but trip met all expectations. Excellent drivers, guides and truly memorable people in a lively country. Very personalized, great accommodations and sights. All in all pretty much perfect! read more

Late to review. Life got crazy upon my return but trip met all expectations. Excellent drivers, guides and truly memorable people in a lively country. Very personalized, great accommodations and sights. All in all pretty much perfect!

Hotel Reviews

Riad & Spa Dar Bensouda

Fes

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Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

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Riyad el Cadi

Marrakech

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Madada Mogador

Essaouira

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Merzouga Dunes Luxury Camps - Royal Camp

Merzouga

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Excellent guide

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Fes to Merzouga via Ifraine and Azrou - Camel Trek to Desert Camp

Morocco

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Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

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Hiking the Road of 1000 Kasbahs

Boumalne Dades

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Guide was not very interactive.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Driver great. Guide less so

Marrakech to Essaouira

Morocco

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Our trip to Morocco was enlightening and so much fun! The guides Rashid, Hussein,and Mohammed were great and so attentive to engaging my grandson. Rafiq was not only a terrific driver but a lovely companion on our drives. Visiting during Ramadan was a wonderful experience and insight to the country. We had a great trip! read more

Our trip to Morocco was enlightening and so much fun! The guides Rashid, Hussein,and Mohammed were great and so attentive to engaging my grandson. Rafiq was not only a terrific driver but a lovely companion on our drives. Visiting during Ramadan was a wonderful experience and insight to the country. We had a great trip!

Hotel Review

Riad au 20 Jasmins

Fes

Beautiful and perfectly located with a great staff

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Authenticity

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Right in the Medina

Staff

So helpful with suggestions for dining and exploring

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

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Fes to Rabat via Volubilis and Meknes

Morocco

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Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

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Driving Tour of Casablanca

Casablanca

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Day Excursion to Ourika Valley

Marrakesh

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Our experience working with the KimKim team was spectacular. Our travel agent, Sharon, helped us organize an itinerary that included adventure (camel-riding in the Sahara), cultural immersion (preparing an Iftar meal during Ramadan with a local Berber family), luxury (many opportunities for Hammam) and shopping (lots of souks!). She was incredibly responsive during our trip as well and worked to ensure that we had the best time!

Yassine, our tour manager, was fantastic. He was friendly,... read more

Our experience working with the KimKim team was spectacular. Our travel agent, Sharon, helped us organize an itinerary that included adventure (camel-riding in the Sahara), cultural immersion (preparing an Iftar meal during Ramadan with a local Berber family), luxury (many opportunities for Hammam) and shopping (lots of souks!). She was incredibly responsive during our trip as well and worked to ensure that we had the best time!

Yassine, our tour manager, was fantastic. He was friendly, warm and funny! We were impressed by Yassine's patience on our long car rides, especially the one from Rabat to Merzouga (an 8-hour journey!) Even on those long days of travel, Yassine was also so welcoming and willing to teach us about the varied Moroccan landscapes, and he knew all the best spots for photos!

Our Fes tour guide, Rashid, was so knowledgeable: we learned so much about the history of the souks and gained a deeper appreciation for the cultural diversity in Morocco. Our Rabat tour guide, Abdel, was so friendly and we learned so much about the important political history of Fes and also got insight on modern day Moroccan culture.

Our trip to Morocco was pretty amazing, partly because the country itself is so amazing, and partly because Sharon, KimKim, and the team at Morocco Immersion Tours pretty much thought of everything to make it really special.

When we first spoke to Sharon, we told her that we'd booked a flight to Marrakech and intended to spend the first four days there -- and that we'd like her help with the rest of our 11-day trip. I think we said something like, "Here's our budget. How about a little... read more

Our trip to Morocco was pretty amazing, partly because the country itself is so amazing, and partly because Sharon, KimKim, and the team at Morocco Immersion Tours pretty much thought of everything to make it really special.

When we first spoke to Sharon, we told her that we'd booked a flight to Marrakech and intended to spend the first four days there -- and that we'd like her help with the rest of our 11-day trip. I think we said something like, "Here's our budget. How about a little time in the mountains, a little time in the desert, a couple of days in Fes, and then we fly back to the States from Riad?" And, with only that input, Sharon put together a draft of an itinerary that was based on our preferences, and filled with fun and interesting places to eat, stop, tour, learn, meet crafts people, hear music, and enjoy excellent accommodations along the way.

To say that the itinerary was very detailed and very complete makes it sound boring, but the detail was very reassuring (i.e., someone is actually thinking of EVERYTHING), and the way it was written got us even more excited about the trip than we already were.

Key to the success of our trip was our driver, Rachid, who was not only a great driver, but also a great person: warm, funny, likable, knowledgeable, and ready to help us with anything we needed on a day-to-day basis. He was our driver, our guide, our translator, our photographer (because sometimes our "selfies" aren't as good as they could be), our cultural tutor, and more. It was a real pleasure to spend time with him.

We are new to new having someone else plan a vacation for us and drive us around, because we usually do it ourselves. We thought Morocco might be the place to get some help from the experts because there is so much to see and do, we could use help prioritizing -- and not only do we not speak Arabic and Berber, we can't even read the alphabets!

This was truly an amazing experience from beginning to end. Sharon and Rachid took all the work and anxiety out of everything, and gave us the luxury of just being able to relax, experience, and enjoy!

Don’t look any further for a travel advisor. Kim Kim and their Moroccan partner, Moroccan Immersion Tours with Shannon was fantastic. We saw so much and had an amazing driver Sallam who took such good care of us. Hassan in Marrakech provided us with a 1/2 day. He was fantastic and so great with our high functioning spectrum child. Sied in Fes has an encyclopedic sized knowledge. Our accommodate were wonderful.Shannon and Kim Kim listened to what we wanted and they delivered. We felt... read more

Don’t look any further for a travel advisor. Kim Kim and their Moroccan partner, Moroccan Immersion Tours with Shannon was fantastic. We saw so much and had an amazing driver Sallam who took such good care of us. Hassan in Marrakech provided us with a 1/2 day. He was fantastic and so great with our high functioning spectrum child. Sied in Fes has an encyclopedic sized knowledge. Our accommodate were wonderful.Shannon and Kim Kim listened to what we wanted and they delivered. We felt so safe, this is an amazing country— would it hesitate to return.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Dar Justo

Marrakech

Would return I. A heartbeat. This is a quiet and comfortable Riad with an amazing breakfast in the Medina. Loved our stay.

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Stunning and tranquil

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I’m the Medina. Easy to navigate to and quiet too.

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Efficient

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Everything was perfect

Merzouga Dunes Luxury Camps - Royal Camp

Merzouga

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Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

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Riad Al Makan

Fès

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Hilton Garden Inn Casablanca Sud

Casablanca

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Hassan was fantastic and helped us understand life in the Medina. Learned so much

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

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TBH I was wary of Kimkim until I actually spoke to Sharon and wish I had made that move earlier. I am used to more convo than tech in planning a trip but all was fine.
More driver than guide I would say, Yassine was charming, great driver, calm and efficient. He was always on time and smiley and we enjoyed his company - a really good person. Tough gig as we did a lot of miles every day in order to get out to the Big Dunes and he was fasting so must have been hard and he was understandably... read more

TBH I was wary of Kimkim until I actually spoke to Sharon and wish I had made that move earlier. I am used to more convo than tech in planning a trip but all was fine.
More driver than guide I would say, Yassine was charming, great driver, calm and efficient. He was always on time and smiley and we enjoyed his company - a really good person. Tough gig as we did a lot of miles every day in order to get out to the Big Dunes and he was fasting so must have been hard and he was understandably keen to get to our destinations for sundown.
The highlights were many and varied but Big Dunes was a big hit, the southern side journey back to Ouzarzete was stunning, lunch by the road sides, Berber pizza and the small souk in Rissani, our lovely last Rhiad was an oasis after the long drives and the must see of Jardin Majorelle is magical. Lower lights - we were sad not to hike or walk in the monkeys fingers (not sure why we didn’t) and whilst the Kzr in Boumain Dades was excellent, I was a bit frustrated by the carpet showroom. I wouldn’t stay in Ouzarzete if you don’t have to - the Khasbar is empty and a bit too spotless relative to those still occupied and we did see a lot of them!
All in all we were happy, loved Morocco, certainly would go again and would use Morocco Immersion but more likely would fly in and out of different cities.
The boys said they felt they’d been away for 2 weeks, not 5.5 days, and seen loads.

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