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Abdellah El Asely

My wish is to make you live your best trip. This is why all my choices of meetings, discoveries or accommodation are guided by this desire to transmit to you, through the Original Travels circuits, all the authenticity that a country can offer. 

During my stays, I take the time, in each city, to visit hotels, lodges, and homestays. I only select those who have a particular soul, those who combine comfort and authenticity. In the desire to offer responsible tourism, I always favor small structures on a human scale to large hotel complexes.

In addition to the essentials, I would like you to discover preserved places, little known to foreigners. During my reconnaissance trips, I take the time to visit places off the beaten track to give you a different experience. The locals will welcome you as friends and will be happy to interact with visitors from around the world.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"We run tours in the following areas; Atlas mountains, Sahara deserts, imperial cities.
We specialise in Hiking trips, 4WD tours, luxury travels, Mountain biking, Family holidays, cultural tours, culinary trips."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Having grown up in the Atlas Mountains, my passion for adventure travel was kindled at an early age. I began my career in tourism industry since 2006, leading groups in the Atlas mountains and Sahara, then i started working as product manager for several local Tour operators before I decided to found OT. Voyages. Being a travel agent is inspiring others to explore new places, discover a new culture, and meet different and wonderful people."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Climbing Toubkal summit (4168m), North Africa's highest peak!

Reaching the top of the Toubkal summit (The highest peak on earth in the Berber language) was an overwhelming moment for me as a child and an unforgettable experience!
"

Abdellah is part of the following groups: Morocco Travel Agents
Chefchaouen Village
Morocco's Hidden Gems - 11 Days

See the best of Morocco on this compact voyage that takes you off-the-beaten-path from south to north. Feel the energy emulating from Marrakesh as you discover its souks. Head inland to the Atlas mountains for peace and serenity. Descend from the mountains to the coast of Essaouira to discover its laid-back vibe. Follow the coast up to Tangier, the gateway between Europe and Africa. Be amazed by the stunning blue city of Chefchaouen before finishing your trip in Rabat, the country's capital.

View of the High Atlas mountains
Morocco's Atlas Mountains & Sahara Desert - 11 Days

Enjoy Morocco's backroads on a loop that takes you from Marrakesh to the Sahara Desert and back again. Travel from Marrakesh to Aït Bouguemez, the gateway of the High Atlas mountains. Gain an understanding of Berber culture as you volunteer in a local village in the region. Move through the Sahara by camel before teaching little kids English. Listen to Gnawa, a traditional healing music, as you watch the sunset over the desert. Finish your trip in the vibrant city of Marrakesh.

Stay at Morocco's first ecolodge near Agadir
Morocco with Purpose: Marrakesh, Agadir & Essaouira - 9 Days

This nine-day tour of Morocco promotes a more sustainable style of travel, immersing you in your surroundings while limiting your environmental footprint. Start in energetic Marrakesh to see the city via bicycle and visit a nonprofit that serves underprivileged women. Then, it's off to the beach town of Agadir for a stay at the country's first ecolodge. End on the coast of Essaouira, with nights under the stars in Berber tents and a chance to help local organizations that support youth and women.

Essaouira
Magic in Morocco: Casablanca, Marrakesh, Agafay & Essaouira - 15 Days

Whether you're an adventurer, foodie, or just looking for some relaxation, this fifteen-day tour of Morocco offers something for everyone. Begin in Casablanca, where you'll walk the streets of the medina and the lively Boulevard de la Corniche. Then, it's off to Marrakesh, with day trips to the stunning Ouzoud waterfalls and treks through the Atlas mountains. Head into the Agafay Desert for camel rides and a night under the stars, then end your adventure on the coast among the sweeping beaches of Essaouira.

A Berber woman in the mountains of Morocco
Volunteering in Morocco: Marrakesh & the Atlas Mountains - 6 Days

On this brisk six-day excursion through Morocco, you'll not only visit highlights like the bazaars of Marrakesh and the villages of the Atlas mountains, but you'll do so while volunteering. Working with NGOs and non-profits throughout this trip is a great way to give back while also enjoying the adventure of a lifetime in one of Africa's most exotic, diverse, and culturally distinct countries.

Spend the night in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi
Morocco North to South Adventure - 13 Days

This 13-day adventure takes you through the heart of Morocco as you wind your way from its northern to southern shores. See the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen, discover the imperial city of Rabat, get lost in the souks of Fes, and sleep in Bedouin tents under the stars of the Erg Chebbi desert. After crossing the oases and rose fields of the Dadès Valley, take a food tour in vibrant Marrakesh before ending your trip with water sports and beach time in the surf town of Essaouira.

Recent trip reviews for Abdellah

Amazing vacation in Morocco, flawlessly plann...
Morocco | Dec 17 - Dec 22, 2022

Nick
Nick F.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 06, 2023

Amazing vacation in Morocco, flawlessly planned by Original Travel.

Original travel arranged every detail, from local dinners and wonderful hotels, to the perfect driver. Our trip was outstanding! read more

Amazing vacation in Morocco, flawlessly planned by Original Travel.

Original travel arranged every detail, from local dinners and wonderful hotels, to the perfect driver. Our trip was outstanding!

Hotel Review
Riad Salam Fes
Fes

Stunning hotel, quaint luxury with authentic Moroccan vibe!

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Beautiful!
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Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2023

Hi Nick,

Thank you for devoting some time to write about your recent journey with us.

We really delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our company and you were satisfied with our work. I'll make sure to share your awesome review with my colleagues to ensure we continue to improve on delivering exceptional services.

Thank you again and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Best,
Abdel

We are a family of 4, and we were privileged ...
Morocco | Dec 29 - Jan 4, 2023

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Priyanka G.
Sarasota, FL | Reviewed on Jan 06, 2023

We are a family of 4, and we were privileged to have recently traveled through Morocco for 1 week.
Abdellah had customized tour for the 4 of us as we had limited time and yet wanted to get the whole experience, we had, throughout the period, the company of our guide and driver Karim, who, in addition to giving us an exceptional service, made us feel at home in his country, transmitting a lot of knowledge about the route traced and about the history of Morocco as a whole to modern day living... read more

We are a family of 4, and we were privileged to have recently traveled through Morocco for 1 week.
Abdellah had customized tour for the 4 of us as we had limited time and yet wanted to get the whole experience, we had, throughout the period, the company of our guide and driver Karim, who, in addition to giving us an exceptional service, made us feel at home in his country, transmitting a lot of knowledge about the route traced and about the history of Morocco as a whole to modern day living and politics. The vocabulary and command of English language that Karim had was exceptional
Everything we asked for was very well organized and fulfilled. Transport, accommodation, and specific tours, of the best quality.
In Marrakesh, we met Hannan, who was our tour guide, in addition to being super well received by her, we were invited to a sensational dinner tour which my children thoroughly enjoyed.
Although all the cities we visited surprised us, it was the period of touring the dessert camp enchanted us the most. It was a very comfortable and relaxing tent stay to end our tour.
Much more than just providing services, and quick in responding to our questions we feel very welcomed and always taken care of by them.
By the end of the trip, we felt more like friends than customers. Highly recommend them.

Hotel Reviews
Jaal riad resort
Marrakech

Catered to American standards..

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Riad El Yacout
Fès
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Hot water
Inara Desert Camp
Marrakech
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
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Hotel Dar Mounir
Chefchaouen
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Explore Casablanca with your driver-guide
Morocco
Transfer to Chefchaouen via Rabat
Morocco
Transfer to Fes, Roman Ruins of Volubilis & Meknes
Morocco
Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Fes
Transfer to Marrakech
Morocco
Guided Tour of Marrakesh - Historic Monuments and Majorelle Gardens
Marrakesh
Private Food Tour of Marrakesh
Marrakesh
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2023

Hi Priyanka,

Thanks for your 5-star review, it's highly appreciated.

We are so thrilled to learn that you had a great holiday in our fabulous country and you have enjoyed your trip to the fullest. Such compliments make our day and push us forward to keep providing our guests with top-notch services. I will pass on your positive feedback to our team and your driver Karim in particular.

Thanks again and looking forward to having you again in our country.

Best Wishes,
Abdel

Wonderful Morocco
Morocco | Dec 27 - Jan 3, 2023

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Kayleen E.
Socorro, TX | Reviewed on Jan 04, 2023

We planned a seven day trip in Morocco for seven people and everything was amazing. The organization was top notch and the operation was flawless. A special shout-out to Khalid our guide-driver and Saïd, our organizer, they were always available, checking in to make sure we were okay and super attentive. If you are looking to plan a magical trip to Morocco, I highly recommend Original Travels.

Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Jan 05, 2023

Hi Kayleen,

We are so thankful for your awesome review which is highly appreciated.

It's our pleasure to learn that you have enjoyed your journey with Original Travels to the fullest, that really makes our day!!! Our staff always do their best to provide the best possible service to our guests and live up to their expectations, and we are glad that this commitment was reflected in your visit. I will pass on your kind words to the team to make them know that their hard work is rewarded.

Thanks again for your review and looking forward to having you once again in Morocco.

Best,
Abdel

Trip to Morocco
Morocco | Dec 24 - Jan 2, 2023

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Amjad J.
Pittsburgh, PA | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2023

Our trip to Morocco was a big hit with our family. We started from Casablanca going to Chefchaouen and then moving down to Fez and then Marrakech. Our driver Mohamed and the guides chosen for us especially Hafid and Hanan were very knowledgeable and awesome! Overall, everything arranged by Said and the owner Abdel was very well organized and professionally handled. Highly recommend Abdel and his team for Morocco 🇲🇦 read more

Our trip to Morocco was a big hit with our family. We started from Casablanca going to Chefchaouen and then moving down to Fez and then Marrakech. Our driver Mohamed and the guides chosen for us especially Hafid and Hanan were very knowledgeable and awesome! Overall, everything arranged by Said and the owner Abdel was very well organized and professionally handled. Highly recommend Abdel and his team for Morocco 🇲🇦

Hotel Reviews
Movenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi Marrakech
Marrakech
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Odyssee Center Hotel
Casablanca
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Hotel Dar Mounir
Chefchaouen
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad El Yacout
Fès
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Activity Reviews
Explore Casablanca with your driver-guide
Morocco
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque
Morocco
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Transfer to Chefchaouen via Rabat
Morocco
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Transfer to Fes, Roman Ruins of Volubilis & Meknes
Morocco
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Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes
Fes
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Transfer to Marrakech
Morocco
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Guided Tour of Marrakesh - Historic Monuments and Majorelle Gardens
Marrakesh
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Day trip from Marrakech to Agafay Desert via Lake Takerkoust
Marrakesh
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Food
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Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2023

Hi Amjad,

Thanks for leaving our business a 5-star rating, it’s truly appreciated!

We’re pleased that we were able to provide you with exceptional service and lived up to your expectations. We are always passionate about sharing great moments with our guests and immersing them in our inspirational culture. You have left a smile on the faces of our team with your kind words; it really means the world to us!!!

Looking forward to having you again in Morocco.

Best,
Abdel

FANTASTIC Morocco vacation!
Morocco | Dec 24 - Dec 31, 2022

Saima
Saima K.
Bergenfield, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 02, 2023

Our trip to Morocco was absolutely FANTASTIC! The itinerary was flawless. The destinations, riads, guided tours, transport, just everything! A special shout out to our amazing driver yusuf, who was with us throughout. Morocco is a must visit destination, where every city we visited was unique in its own way. My favorites, however were ChefChaouen, the hike to the Berber village in the Atlas Mountains and the piece de resistance, was the amazing Inara camp in the Agafe desert. Communication... read more

Our trip to Morocco was absolutely FANTASTIC! The itinerary was flawless. The destinations, riads, guided tours, transport, just everything! A special shout out to our amazing driver yusuf, who was with us throughout. Morocco is a must visit destination, where every city we visited was unique in its own way. My favorites, however were ChefChaouen, the hike to the Berber village in the Atlas Mountains and the piece de resistance, was the amazing Inara camp in the Agafe desert. Communication with Said was prompt and efficient and i have to say, this was one of my most memorable vacations ever! I will definitely be recommending your services to all my friends and family!

Hotel Reviews
Riad Casa Hassan
Chefchaoeun

Definitely recommend staying at Riad casa Hassan if visiting ChefChaouen ! Superb location, beautiful decor, efficient and friendly staff and a great view from the roof top. I just wish we had stayed a bit longer!

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Inara Desert Camp
Marrakech

One of the best experiences of my entire Moroccan trip! The tents were amazing! They had all the amenities of a modern hotel room , with the rustic vibe of living in a tent. Absolutely outstanding food! The beef tajin was divine. The whole atmosphere and layout of the hotel was simply magical. We enjoyed camel rides and wonderful live music at night. Our stay at Inara was Definitely the highlight of our entire trip .

Authenticity & Character
Tents were amazing. The pool, the general decor was amazing against the backdrop of the stark desert
Location
It felt like an oasis in the middle of the desert
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2023

Hi Saima,

Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re really glad to hear that you loved the experience with us and enjoyed your trip to Morocco.

Your satisfaction is our priority, and as affirmed by your review, we are so grateful that we made this journey a success and catered to your interests. Such compliments push us forward to keep up our exceptional work and meet our guests' wishes.

Thanks again for recommending our company and for being such a great customer.

Best,
Abdel

Our driver Soukaina was the best part of our ...
Morocco | Dec 19 - Dec 30, 2022

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Bernadette P.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Dec 31, 2022

Our driver Soukaina was the best part of our trip. There was a lot of driving involved (hours and hours a day especially on the way to and from the desert) and Soukaina was always kind, pleasant and willing to do anything to help us have a good time read more

Our driver Soukaina was the best part of our trip. There was a lot of driving involved (hours and hours a day especially on the way to and from the desert) and Soukaina was always kind, pleasant and willing to do anything to help us have a good time

Hotel Reviews
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

This was the best part of the trip. The owner of the camp is a great host, musician and really cares about giving you the best experience in the desert. Highly recommend staying at least two nights and visiting with a Berber family and ATV riding.

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Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouene

Very friendly staff and best massage I've ever had.

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Riad Kalaa
Rabat
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Staff
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Riad Salam Fes
Fes
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very unfriendly and unhelpful staff, bathrooms are terrible with poor drainage, breakfast is not good
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dar Rihana Dades
Douar Ait Ouffi
Location
Staff
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We were only at this ryad one night (less than 14 hours) but the staff was amazing, helpful and friendly. Dinner was great.
Palais Sebban
Marrakech
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Activity Reviews
Transfer to Merzouga, Bedouin Experience & Camel Rides
Morocco

This was a long day of traveling but our driver Soukaina was always wonderful.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Dinner with a Local Family
Morocco

I highly recommend having dinner with a local family. The food was incredible and the family was very kind. A lot of food is served so keep that in mind when planning your meals that day.

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Food
Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Fes

We did not like our guide Mohammed. He spoke to us as if he had a script and didn't answer any of our questions. He also brought us into a carpet place and was aggressive about trying to sell us carpets when I had told him I wasn't interested.

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4WD Dunes Tour & Tea with Nomads
Merzouga
Transfer to Fes, Roman Ruins of Volubilis & Meknes
Morocco

If you've traveled through other places with Roman Ruins, I would skip this part of the trip. We had wanted to go to Scorpian House for lunch but they need reservations 2-3 days in advance. Make sure you tell your driver and trip rep if you want to do this. Otherwise, lunch is in a tourist spot in the parking lot of Volubilis (which we skipped).

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Sandboarding Erg Chebbi Dunes
Merzouga
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ATV/Quad Adventure in Merzouga
Merzouga
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Guided Tour of Marrakesh - Historic Monuments and Majorelle Gardens
Marrakesh

We liked our guide however beware of asking him to take you to any stores not researched beforehand. We asked our guide to take us to a herboristerie for spices and argan oil and it was a complete scam. Our trip rep took care of returning the fake products and made them reimburse us immediately. Not sure whether or not guide knew this place sold fake products.

Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Jan 01, 2023

Hi Bernadette,

All the members of our team are thankful for your 5-star review and your positive words which are highly appreciated.

Having guests like you in our beautiful kingdom is an honor for us. we are more than grateful that you enjoyed this wonderful journey in Morocco and discovered its fabulous sceneries and gorgeous sights with our kind driver Soukaina. Your wonderful review means much to us and pushes us to maintain high-quality service and live up to our guests' expectations.

Thank you again for your feedback, and we look forward to having you again in our country.

Best,
Abdel

Amazing experience overall with good memories and experiences!
Morocco | Dec 15 - Dec 28, 2022

Adeel
Adeel A.
Addison, TX | Reviewed on Dec 27, 2022

Amazing experience overall. We had a great trip with lots of good memories and experiences that we will cherish for a long time.

What made our trip really special was our driver Karim. He was very professional, polite and patient. We enjoyed his company and the stories he shared with us. Karim was very knowledgeable about the history of different places and their significance.

When we were not feeling well during our stay in the desert, Karim went to town and got us medicine. This is... read more

Amazing experience overall. We had a great trip with lots of good memories and experiences that we will cherish for a long time.

What made our trip really special was our driver Karim. He was very professional, polite and patient. We enjoyed his company and the stories he shared with us. Karim was very knowledgeable about the history of different places and their significance.

When we were not feeling well during our stay in the desert, Karim went to town and got us medicine. This is a gesture we truly appreciated.

Hotel Reviews
Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa
Essaouira

A truly luxury experience staying at the Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa. Room was very spacious with amazing view of golf course and the ocean. Breakfast had great menu options to choose from. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. We had a great time and would definitely like to come back and stay at this hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Impressive reception area and lobby, fresh and modern look.
Location
Great location away from the city center, very peaceful and private.
Staff
Welcoming and friendly staff.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel was very clean with plenty of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay.
La Maison Arabe Hotel
Marrakech

Hotel was located in a corner, away from the street. Entrance was through a narrow and dirty alley. Rooms were very small and uncomfortable. Staff was very friendly and welcoming, they offered great service. Our experience would have been much better if the hotel had a better location and larger rooms.

Authenticity & Character
Interior was nicely decorated with lots of Moroccan tiles and carpets.
Location
Better access to the hotel.
Staff
Very friendly and welcoming, great service.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were too small.
Hotel Sahrai
Fès

Rooms were spacious and creatively decorated. Hotel had a nice and friendly atmosphere.

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Hotel Farah Tanger
Tangier

Great location and views of the ocean. Friendly and welcoming staff. Would definitely like to return.

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Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Dec 28, 2022

Hi Adeel,

We really appreciate the time you took to leave such a review about our service.

We're happy that you spent a wonderful time in Morocco enjoying its scenic sights, imperial cities, historical monuments, and inspirational cultures. It means the world to us to hear that your driver Karim has taken good care of you especially when you got sick and that he did his best to make sure everything was going well. Our guests' safety is our priority and we always strive much hard to make... read more

Hi Adeel,

We really appreciate the time you took to leave such a review about our service.

We're happy that you spent a wonderful time in Morocco enjoying its scenic sights, imperial cities, historical monuments, and inspirational cultures. It means the world to us to hear that your driver Karim has taken good care of you especially when you got sick and that he did his best to make sure everything was going well. Our guests' safety is our priority and we always strive much hard to make them feel truly cared for throughout the whole trip. Your valuable comments are what helps us to improve our business and push us forward to even greater progress.

Wish to serve you again in the future and design another great trip for you to explore other parts of the country and dig more deeply into its magical beauty.

Best,
Abdel

Amazing service in helping solve travel problems
Morocco | May 1 - May 9, 2023

Carl
Carl H.
Spain | Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022

So sorry to advise - my trip had to be postponed until late Spring 2023.

Please do not hesitate to contact me then for a review.

Kindest regards for Christmas and the New Year. Carl

Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Dec 20, 2022

Hi Carl,

Thanks for your note, looking forward to having you in our beautiful country:)

Best Wishes,
Abdellah

Amazing trip in Morocco
Morocco | Nov 28 - Dec 6, 2022

Zhou
Zhou Z.
Singapore | Reviewed on Dec 13, 2022

We had an amazing trip in Morocco. Many thanks to Abdel for his detailed itinerary plan and recommendations on many things such as transportation and restaurants. His reply was always prompt. The booking manager Said was very helpful as well. We suppose to have mountain hiking in Imlil Valley, however when he learnt that I had a knee problem, Said changed the trip to mule riding instead for us, which is also fun and memorable. And when our flight from Fes to Marrakech was rescheduled to a... read more

We had an amazing trip in Morocco. Many thanks to Abdel for his detailed itinerary plan and recommendations on many things such as transportation and restaurants. His reply was always prompt. The booking manager Said was very helpful as well. We suppose to have mountain hiking in Imlil Valley, however when he learnt that I had a knee problem, Said changed the trip to mule riding instead for us, which is also fun and memorable. And when our flight from Fes to Marrakech was rescheduled to a later time, he arranged a wonderful Hammam spa experience. Our driver Ilyas and Samir are great too, they made our journey so pleasant and safe. It is a nice experience to use kimkim and we are blessed to be reached by Abdel and his team, who are very professional. I highly recommend kimkim and Abdel to those who would like to explore Morocco in a holistic way.

Hotel Reviews
Le Casablanca Hotel
Casablanca
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouene
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux
Fès
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Selman Marrakech
Marrakech
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kasbah du Toubkal
lmlil
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inara Desert Camp
Marrakech
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Catch a breath of fresh air near the ocean
Casablanca
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Casablanca to Tangier by train and Tangier to Chefchaouen
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer to Fes, Roman Ruins of Volubilis & Meknes
Morocco
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Fes
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Transfer to Marrakech
Morocco
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Hammam & Spa Experience
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Marrakesh - Historic Monuments and Majorelle Gardens
Marrakesh
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Majorelle Gardens Guided Visit
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Transfer to Imlil
Morocco
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
From Imlil to Agafay Desert - Desert camel riding
Morocco
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022

Hi Zhou,

Happy customers make us happy so this is fantastic to read!!

We are so thankful that you shared your experience with our service and gave us such a great review. Glad to hear that we designed a wonderful trip for you and have memorable moments in our beautiful country. We pride ourselves on the professional service we provide, and we will make sure to keep satisfying our guests to the fullest. Such valuable feedback helps us to continue improving on the aspects that matter most to our guests.

Thanks again and I hope to have you again in Morocco.

Best,
Abdel

The Moroccan Grand Tour
Morocco | Oct 16 - Oct 28, 2022

Ed
Ed R.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Dec 12, 2022

I’d wanted to visit the beautiful country of Morocco 🇲🇦 for years, so I decided to work with KimKim to plan and book my trip. I normally plan and book all my trips on my own, but since I wasn’t too familiar with the country (or the languages), and after doing extensive research on tour companies, I chose KimKim to plan my tour.

I was very pleased with how the planning of the tour went, thanks to Said, the booking manager. They made the planning process very easy, and even though it was... read more

I’d wanted to visit the beautiful country of Morocco 🇲🇦 for years, so I decided to work with KimKim to plan and book my trip. I normally plan and book all my trips on my own, but since I wasn’t too familiar with the country (or the languages), and after doing extensive research on tour companies, I chose KimKim to plan my tour.

I was very pleased with how the planning of the tour went, thanks to Said, the booking manager. They made the planning process very easy, and even though it was high-season, still managed to book most of my first-choice hotels and riads. We had ongoing communication regarding places of interest, sites, culture, and activities until Said had designed a perfectly curated tour to my liking.

My driver for the trip, Soufiane, exceeded all expectations. He went above and beyond what I expected, always making sure I was enjoying the trip, and whenever something needed adjusting, he quickly responded. His driving was very good, always a positive attitude and spoke English well…oh, and also has great taste in music! :). During the trip, I decided to skip a city in order to have more time in Marrakech, so Soufiane drove me 10+ hours to make it happen. Moreover, he invited me to his home to have dinner with his amazing family, which was an unforgettable experience. In the beginning he was my driver, but by the end, considered him a dear friend. Did I mention he carried my luggage up 150 steps? When you travel to Morocco, you’ll find the country is quite beautiful, but the genuine hospitality of its people is what I found to be the lasting memory of my journey.

My tour started in Casablanca. The Hassan II mosque is quite impressive and well worth seeing (day and at night), but I wouldn’t recommend staying more than a day or 2. We then essentially made a big clockwise loop which included: Rabat, Chefchaouen (the blue city), Fes, Merzouga, Marrakech, Essaouira and a very fun day trip to Imsouane, then back to Casablanca. I loved it all, but if I had to choose, I’d say Chefchaouen, the camel ride in the Sahara (Merzouga) and Marrakech were my top 3 favorites.

The local guides (for the city tours) were all pretty good. Some spoke English better than others. Notable guides were Latvi (Chefchaouen), Mohammed (Fes), and another Mohammed (food tour in Marrakech).

Hotels / Riads:

Overall, the hotels and riads were nice, but I liked some better than others. The top 3 favorites were Dar Jasmine (Chefchaouen), Riad Nyla Wellness and Spa (Marrakech) and Palais Amani (Fes). Dar Jasmine was special due to it’s location and epic views of Chefchaouen, and the unbelievably clean Nyla with it’s fantastic service, staff and breakfast was definitely a highlight.

Hotel Reviews
Dar Jasmine
Chefchaouen

Fantastic hotel with epic views but the stairs could be an issue for some.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The views, location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palais Amani
Fès

Nice hotel, enjoyed the character and authenticity but the bathroom felt dirty.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

This was not a 4 or 5 Star desert camp. Of all the hotels, I was most disappointed with this one. No hot water for my shower, the power went out during the night. Camel ride was awesome but the desert camp was not.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Nyla And Spa Marrakech
Marrakech

This was truly a great riad-friendly staff, great service and location, and very clean!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery
Essaouira

Nice hotel, seemed a bit dated, nice staff, good location

Authenticity & Character
Typical large hotel
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Gray Hotel Casablanca
Casablanca

Good location, friendly staff, room was clean and fine, breakfast wasn’t that great

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Dec 13, 2022

Hi Ed,

Thank you so much for sharing the travel experience you had with our company.

We really love to hear that the trip suited you perfectly and you enjoyed all the destinations and activities we designed for you. The team at Original travels always endeavors to go above and beyond to ensure that our guests have memorable moments and experiences in our beautiful kingdom. Morocco is known for its hospitality and generosity and it always opens its doors to guests like you to explore its... read more

Hi Ed,

Thank you so much for sharing the travel experience you had with our company.

We really love to hear that the trip suited you perfectly and you enjoyed all the destinations and activities we designed for you. The team at Original travels always endeavors to go above and beyond to ensure that our guests have memorable moments and experiences in our beautiful kingdom. Morocco is known for its hospitality and generosity and it always opens its doors to guests like you to explore its scenic beauty and embrace its culture. Your driver Soufiane and all the members of our company will be more than thankful to hear such valuable feedback.

Looking forward to having you again in our gorgeous country.

Best Wishes,
Abdel

Amazing Morocco
Morocco | Nov 23 - Dec 1, 2022

Elizabeth
Elizabeth L.
Australia | Reviewed on Dec 07, 2022

Touring Morocco is an amazing experience! Our English speaking guide, Karim, proudly showed us so many aspects of his country. Over 10 days we visited beautiful Chefchaouen, ( the blue city), the wonderful medina of Fez, drove through stunning mountains and gorges, shopped in the markets of Marrakech and highlight of all - rode camels into the sunset in the Sahara. The desert camp experience is not to be missed! Karim is very experienced, warm, friendly, professional and an expert... read more

Touring Morocco is an amazing experience! Our English speaking guide, Karim, proudly showed us so many aspects of his country. Over 10 days we visited beautiful Chefchaouen, ( the blue city), the wonderful medina of Fez, drove through stunning mountains and gorges, shopped in the markets of Marrakech and highlight of all - rode camels into the sunset in the Sahara. The desert camp experience is not to be missed! Karim is very experienced, warm, friendly, professional and an expert driver. He was able to give us local knowledge and insight just not found in the guidebooks. Our local guides were also knowledgeable and professional, especially our Fez guide. We thoroughly recommend Kimkim Morocco.

Hotel Review
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

Tiziri Luxury Camp was a wonderful experience. From the camel ride to the camp to the comfy tents, to the delicious meals, everything was perfect. The camp staff felt like friends. All this in the dunes of the Sahara, at night under the stunning star bright sky.

Authenticity & Character
Interactions with local Berbers
Location
In the middle of the dunes
Staff
Friendly and professional
Cleanliness & Comfort
Loved the big comfy bed ( and the hot water bottle!)
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Dec 08, 2022

Hi Elizabeth,

Thanks for leaving our business a 5-star rating, it’s truly appreciated!

We’re pleased that we were able to provide you with exceptional service and lived up to your expectations. We are always passionate about sharing great moments with our guests and immersing them in our inspirational culture. You have left a smile on the faces of our team with your kind words; it really means the world to us!!!

Looking forward to having you again in Morocco.

Best,
Abdellah

The overall trip was excellent, our tour Dire...
Morocco | Nov 17 - Nov 29, 2022

Mohammad
Mohammad Y.
Smyrna, GA | Reviewed on Dec 05, 2022

The overall trip was excellent, our tour Director Mr Sayeed coordinated our whole tour nicely

Most of the local guides were informative

Our driver Mr Ayub was very helpful, punctual, he tried his best to make our trips comfortable, one many occasions he went out of his way , sometimes at odd hours to help us

Most of the hotels/ Riads were OK

Riad at Fes was too crowded, front desk and other employees had hardly any times to answer of simple questions

Hope Desert camps had... read more

The overall trip was excellent, our tour Director Mr Sayeed coordinated our whole tour nicely

Most of the local guides were informative

Our driver Mr Ayub was very helpful, punctual, he tried his best to make our trips comfortable, one many occasions he went out of his way , sometimes at odd hours to help us

Most of the hotels/ Riads were OK

Riad at Fes was too crowded, front desk and other employees had hardly any times to answer of simple questions

Hope Desert camps had some evening entertainments

Overall the trip was great

Thanks

Hotel Reviews
Jaal riad resort
Marrakech

Great hotel with great services

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Salam Fes
Fes
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Dec 07, 2022

Salam Oualaikom Mohammad,

Thank you so much for devoting some time to leave us such positive feedback.

It really means a lot to us that you had a great experience with our company, and we made you feel welcome in our gorgeous country. Morocco is one of the most hospitable countries in the entire world and it always opens Its doors to guests like you to enjoy its beauty and have memorable moments. It fills us with pride when we get such compliments from our guests and know they are satisfied... read more

Salam Oualaikom Mohammad,

Thank you so much for devoting some time to leave us such positive feedback.

It really means a lot to us that you had a great experience with our company, and we made you feel welcome in our gorgeous country. Morocco is one of the most hospitable countries in the entire world and it always opens Its doors to guests like you to enjoy its beauty and have memorable moments. It fills us with pride when we get such compliments from our guests and know they are satisfied with our service. All the members of our team will be happy to read your kind words.

Looking forward to serving you again in our Moroccan Kingdom.

Maa Salama,
Abdel

A Dream Trip ti Morocco. Thank you KimKim!
Morocco | Oct 20 - Oct 28, 2022

Luis
Luis D.
Providence, RI | Reviewed on Dec 05, 2022

This was my wife and I dream trip and the KimKim team, specially our tour guide Faysal who help to make it a true dream come true.

One of the best vacation trip so far and we got to thank the KimKim team involved for it.



Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by Faysal and we felt welcomed and with such a friendly atmosphere we had a fantastic start! The guide and tour was extremely good, very flexible (appreciate this!) and for that he deserves a special thanks. We had a great 9 days tour... read more

This was my wife and I dream trip and the KimKim team, specially our tour guide Faysal who help to make it a true dream come true.

One of the best vacation trip so far and we got to thank the KimKim team involved for it.



Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by Faysal and we felt welcomed and with such a friendly atmosphere we had a fantastic start! The guide and tour was extremely good, very flexible (appreciate this!) and for that he deserves a special thanks. We had a great 9 days tour from Casablanca to Chefchaouen, Fes, Aït Benhaddou and finally to Marrakesh.



Faysal is such a warm personality and highly motivated guide (recommendable!). We truly enjoyed the driving and the cities/places were we visit. The sceneries were beautiful and it was a relieve to have a designated driver/friend to help us explore some parts of Morocco. Faysal went above and beyond to not only guide us during the day to the planned places but also make sure we were taken care outside of his working hours (at night) to take us to places that we would like to visite such as nice hookah lounges in Fes and restaurant in Marrakesh (a huge thank you for that!).



The trip accommodations were so special that it really felt like home to both of us. All respect for Abdellah who did a great job planning our trip.



Many thanks again and we highly recommend Abdellah and our tour guide Faysal to everyone!

Hotel Reviews
Riad Passali
Marrakech

We love everything about our experience in this Riad, especially the staff. AMAIZING Riad. We hope to stay there again on our next trip to Marrakesh.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

It was a short stay but love everything about our experience in this luxurious desert tent, especially the staff and food (one of the best throughout our trip). We hope to stay there again for a longer time on our next trip to Morocco.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Dar Mounir
Chefchaouen

It was a short stay but love our stay in this Riad.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Ghita
Fes

It was a short stay but love our stay in this Riad, especially the staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kasbah Titrit
Ait Ben Haddou

It was a short stay but love everything about our experience in this beautiful Riad, We hope to stay there again on our next trip to Aït Benhaddou.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Transfer to Merzouga, Bedouin Experience & Camel Rides
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Casablanca with your driver-guide
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer to Fes, Roman Ruins of Volubilis & Meknes
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Fes
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sandboarding Erg Chebbi Dunes
Merzouga

This didn’t happen so no good review to give

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer to Aït Benhaddou via Dadès Valley
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ait Benhaddou, Tizi-n-Tichka Pass over the High Atlas, Marrakech
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Marrakesh - Historic Monuments and Majorelle Gardens
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Majorelle Gardens Guided Visit
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Food Tour of Marrakesh
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hammam & Spa Experience
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Dec 07, 2022

Hi Luis,

We are so thankful for your awesome review which is highly appreciated.

It's our pleasure to learn that you have enjoyed your journey with Original Travels to the fullest, that really makes our day!!! Our staff always do their best to provide the best possible service to our guests and live up to their expectations, and we are glad that this commitment was reflected in your visit. I will pass on your kind words to the team to make them know that their hard work is rewarded.

Thanks again for your review and looking forward to having you once again in Morocco.

Best,
Abdellah

Amazing trip to Morocco
Morocco | Nov 12 - Nov 18, 2022

A
Avi K.
Melville, NY | Reviewed on Nov 20, 2022

We just came back for amazing trip in morocco. We had a great and wonderful time in morocco. We visited all the important and key cities in areas. We had Karim our guide and Driver for the entire trip. We also had local excellent guides in the different cities. Working with Abdel and Karim was Absolutely amazing and easy communication via email or WhatsApp. Karim Our guide for the trip was absolutely amazing great communication an excellent English. The Mercedes van we had was very... read more

We just came back for amazing trip in morocco. We had a great and wonderful time in morocco. We visited all the important and key cities in areas. We had Karim our guide and Driver for the entire trip. We also had local excellent guides in the different cities. Working with Abdel and Karim was Absolutely amazing and easy communication via email or WhatsApp. Karim Our guide for the trip was absolutely amazing great communication an excellent English. The Mercedes van we had was very comfortable and was clean daily. Thanks Karim

Hotel Review
Kasbah Titrit
Ait Ben Haddou

Run down hotel. No outdoors. No one speak English. Needs major renovation

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Nov 21, 2022

Hi Avi,

Thank you for giving us a perfect rating, it's highly appreciated.

We are thrilled that you had an amazing time in the magic kingdom of Morocco and found our service to be remarkable, accommodating, and friendly. It really makes our day to hear such valuable feedback from you and learn that your journey was a memorable one with your driver Karim. Our team will be happy to hear such a great and positive review.

Looking forward to having you again in our country:)

Best Wishes,
Abdel

A dream trip indeed
Morocco | Oct 23 - Oct 31, 2022

Júlia
Júlia V.
Jordan | Reviewed on Oct 31, 2022

The trip was wonderful, I have nothing bad to say! All the hotels and activities were booked accordingly and the itinerary was perfect. Our driver, Karim, was absolutely lovely, he picked us up from the airport and was with is the entire trip. He was knowledgeable and was beyond friendly. All guides and hotel staff were friendly and understanding. I would recommend kimkim, Abdellah and Karim in a heartbeat for anyone read more

The trip was wonderful, I have nothing bad to say! All the hotels and activities were booked accordingly and the itinerary was perfect. Our driver, Karim, was absolutely lovely, he picked us up from the airport and was with is the entire trip. He was knowledgeable and was beyond friendly. All guides and hotel staff were friendly and understanding. I would recommend kimkim, Abdellah and Karim in a heartbeat for anyone

Hotel Review
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

This was the most amazing thing experience I could have asked for. We did a camel ride tour and then we were surprised by the most amazing camp setting. The tents are big, clean, organized and have all amenities necessary!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Private Tour of Marrakech, the "Red City"
Marrakesh

Hanan was such a good guide. She was super friendly and took us to so many good places. She was super knowledgeable and gave so many good pieces of information

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2022

Hi Júlia,

Thank you for devoting some time to write about your recent journey with us.

We really delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our company and you were satisfied with our work. Our entire team is committed to providing high-quality services for our guests and making their trips unforgettable. I'll make sure to share your awesome review with my colleagues to ensure we continue to improve on delivering exceptional services.

Thank you again and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Best,
Abdel

Wonderful 11 Days in Morocco
Morocco | Oct 11 - Oct 21, 2022

Janet
Janet H.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 30, 2022

Our trip to Morocco was amazing from beginning to end. Our driver/guide, Karim, was fantastic -- knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, funny. We felt so lucky to have had him as our guide. He seemed to know someone at every stop, which meant that our trip was smooth sailing.

We especially enjoyed Karim's expertise with the mountains and the lives of nomads and appreciated his willingness to share his own experiences. We loved our hike with Mohammad in the Atlas Mountains (Monkey... read more

Our trip to Morocco was amazing from beginning to end. Our driver/guide, Karim, was fantastic -- knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, funny. We felt so lucky to have had him as our guide. He seemed to know someone at every stop, which meant that our trip was smooth sailing.

We especially enjoyed Karim's expertise with the mountains and the lives of nomads and appreciated his willingness to share his own experiences. We loved our hike with Mohammad in the Atlas Mountains (Monkey Fingers hike) and the lunch afterward with him and his wife and Karim. All of the local guides were knowledgeable and friendly.

Even though we opted for accommodations that were more moderate in cost, the accommodations were comfortable and delightful at every stop. We especially enjoyed the Tiziri Luxury Camp in the desert near Merzouga and our last stop in Essouira at Riad Mimouna, which was just lovely. Our room was right over the ocean, with views and ocean wave sounds from both sides. We wished we had another day there.

Before the trip, Abdellah and Said were great at communicating, answering questions, and responding to requests for changes. I appreciated that Abdel stayed in contact (without being pushy) throughout the period from March 2020 to October 2022, when we had to reschedule and then reschedule again.

Thank you Karim, Abdel and Said!

Hotel Reviews
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

The food here was just amazing -- some of the best we had in Morocco, which is all the more amazing since it's out in the desert. The staff were very friendly and the accommodations were extremely comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kasbah Tizzarouine
Boumalne

The hotel was very comfortable. It had an amazing view. We thought the food was kind of average, but that may have been because it was a buffet designed for bus tours and less intimate and individualized than food we had in other parts of our stay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Ghita
Fes

This is a lovely hotel with amazing tile, plaster and wood work. The owner/host was extremely friendly and welcoming and the food was quite good.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Dar Mounir
Chefchaouen

This was a lovely little place to stay right off the main square. It featured lovely tile work. Staff were friendly and helpful. We were only there one night, but it was a pleasant one.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Odyssee Center Hotel
Casablanca

We enjoyed the funky modernity of this hotel. It was a change of pace from the more traditional riads we stayed in the rest of the time. We were only there one night and so our information is limited, but it was a fine place to stay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Mimouna
Essaouira

We absolutely loved this place. Our room (310) was just the best, with ocean views and sounds out the windows on two sides. The room was lovely and comfortable. The staff were friendly and accommodating. We only wished we had another night there.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Hike through Berber Villages & Lunch with Local Family
Morocco

We really enjoyed our hike with Mohammad and the lunch with him and his wife. It was a great opportunity to learn about the area from a local. The hike was just beautiful and Mohammad has a great sense of humor. We had a lot of fun. Lunch was delicious.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boumalne Dades to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Tinerhir & Rissani
Morocco

We enjoyed the camel ride. The dunes were beautiful. While the camels are a little scary and bumpy (particularly getting up and down), the guides and staff were very helpful and we were glad we did the ride. The view from the dunes is amazing.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
4WD Dunes Tour & Tea with Nomads
Merzouga

I want to emphasize that we really liked our driver (I think his name was Mohammad) and appreciated the information he imparted at every stop and also about himself and his life. He was wonderful. On balance, however, I think we would have skipped this day and spent another day in Essouira. The tea in the Bedouin tent was not really with the Bedouins and just felt kind of sad. Their lives are so hard and this stop felt somewhat voyeuristic. The other stops -- at the mining area and at the dance place -- were not that interesting to us. Again, not the fault of the driver.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Merzouga to Fes via Rissani, Midelt, & the Atlas Mountains
Morocco

As always, we enjoyed our time with Karim. He was informative at our various stops. The mountain town modeled on a Swiss village was a hoot. We had fun feeding the monkeys. This day was perfectly fine, but really was mostly necessary transit from the desert to Fes, which was broken up by some interesting stops.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes
Fes

Fes is an amazing place with a lot to see. Our guide was knowledgeable and informative.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner with a Local Family
Morocco

Getting a chance to meet and spend time with local families is one of the special parts of the trip. We had understood that there might be a chance to help with cooking, which wasn't the case for our particular dinner. We really appreciated that the teenage son was friendly and willing to speak to us (not sure our own kids would have been as accommodating when they were teenagers). The food was delicious.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fes to Chefchaouen via Meknes & Volubilis
Morocco

The guided tour of Volubilis was really interesting. This was an added bonus as we had not realized it was on the itinerary. Really worthwhile and definitely worthwhile to pay for one of the local guides.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Nov 01, 2022

Hi Janet,

Thank you so much for sharing such detailed feedback and for recommending our company to other travelers.

We really love to hear that the trip suited you perfectly and you enjoyed all the destinations and activities we designed for you with your beautiful family. The team at Original travels always strives much hard to go above and beyond to ensure that our guests have memorable moments and experiences in our beautiful kingdom. Your driver Karim is very professional and he always... read more

Hi Janet,

Thank you so much for sharing such detailed feedback and for recommending our company to other travelers.

We really love to hear that the trip suited you perfectly and you enjoyed all the destinations and activities we designed for you with your beautiful family. The team at Original travels always strives much hard to go above and beyond to ensure that our guests have memorable moments and experiences in our beautiful kingdom. Your driver Karim is very professional and he always does his best to provide our guests with an outstanding experience. He shares everything with them and considers them as members of his family. All the staff of our company and Karim in particular will be more than thankful to hear such valuable compliments.

Looking forward to having you once again in our gorgeous country and we will make sure to have Karim again as your driver.

Best wishes,
Abdel

Our trip was very busy but so interesting. ...
Morocco | Sep 30 - Oct 7, 2022

Leanne
Leanne R.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 24, 2022

Our trip was very busy but so interesting.
We felt taken care of by our local guides and driver. The days flew by and the vast distances we covered were appreciated.
Just a few points:
- several seatbelts did not work in the van.
- one tour guide did spend a bit too much time taking our group to his market sellers who presented a tough sell for their product. It made for a long tour day - mentally. A bit more free time in the market would have been nice.
- having a printed... read more

Our trip was very busy but so interesting.
We felt taken care of by our local guides and driver. The days flew by and the vast distances we covered were appreciated.
Just a few points:
- several seatbelts did not work in the van.
- one tour guide did spend a bit too much time taking our group to his market sellers who presented a tough sell for their product. It made for a long tour day - mentally. A bit more free time in the market would have been nice.
- having a printed copy of each the days activity and a map would have been useful

Hotel Reviews
Kasbah Tizzarouine
Boumalne

It was not that appealing. They need to do a better job of cleaning up after each meal service in the dining room. Tables were dirty and carpet needed attention. A location closer to something to walk over to - bazaar or park would have been nice.

Authenticity & Character
Cleanliness in dining area.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room beds need to be upgraded. Felt unclean.
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

This was a great experience and the local hosts made a great effort to met our needs.

Authenticity & Character
The Berber entertainment was amazing.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Ghita
Fes

This Riad treated us so well. We felt they really cared about our experience.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Passali
Marrakech

The addition of the Spa was sooooo appreciated! The entire staff were very attentive to our needs. Rooms were nice and comfortable. The various spaces to have private outdoor time was amazing and do nicely set up.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Full-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes
Fes

The guide was ok and did get a lot of things covered; however his decision to keep us to the back area merchants was not what we expected. We would have preferred less pressure to buy and more opportunity to explore the Medina. The tour of the other sites was well done and enjoyable. Unfortunately we had to pay to visit the synagogue in the Jewish quarters.

Quality of Experience
Food
Always amazing
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tarik was very accommodating.
Transport
Seatbelts not working. But the vehicle was comfortable.
Transfer to Fes, Volubilis & Meknes
Morocco

We arrived a day late and they still covered so much of itinerary from both days into one. We appreciated the effort.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Just that seatbelts an issue.
Fes to Merzouga via the Middle Atlas Mountains and Erfoud
Morocco
Quality of Experience
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Marrakech
Marrakesh

Spent way to much time at the Baha’i Palace. He appeared to not really care to share facts outside of that.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2022

Hi Leanne,

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us, it's highly appreciated.

We really love hearing from our customers that they enjoyed their trips with us and we’re always looking for ways to improve our services. Our staff always do their best to provide the best possible service to our guests and live up to their expectations, and we are glad that this commitment was reflected in your visit.

We are, however, sorry to hear about your experience in Boumalne Dades. We have... read more

Hi Leanne,

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us, it's highly appreciated.

We really love hearing from our customers that they enjoyed their trips with us and we’re always looking for ways to improve our services. Our staff always do their best to provide the best possible service to our guests and live up to their expectations, and we are glad that this commitment was reflected in your visit.

We are, however, sorry to hear about your experience in Boumalne Dades. We have been proposing this accommodation for our guests many years ago and we have never received any negative feedback about it. It's not really convenient that your guide in Fes pushed you to make purchases, it's really strange of him. I have contacted the hotel responsible in Dades valley and your guide in Fes as well and they promised that such situations wouldn't take place again. We have implemented a new communication system for our booking manager to double-check with hotels, transportation suppliers, and tour guides to assure that all the aspects of comfort are provided.

Sorry again for any inconvenience and looking forward to having you again in our country.

Best Wishes,
Abdellah

A Week in Morocco
Morocco | Oct 8 - Oct 15, 2022

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Kyle M.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2022

A week is not enough… Said did an excellent job with my request to see Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara. As a last minute change I requested a night in Essaouira and he readily accommodated.
Our tour guide for Marrakech was Abdul, the food tour was amazing. I’m so glad we did it.
And finally, our driver Faysel was outstanding. Most importantly, he is an excellent driver, we always felt safe driving with him. In addition, he was kind, fun and knew wonderful spots for... read more

A week is not enough… Said did an excellent job with my request to see Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara. As a last minute change I requested a night in Essaouira and he readily accommodated.
Our tour guide for Marrakech was Abdul, the food tour was amazing. I’m so glad we did it.
And finally, our driver Faysel was outstanding. Most importantly, he is an excellent driver, we always felt safe driving with him. In addition, he was kind, fun and knew wonderful spots for breaks and views. My teenage sons bonded with him and we all enjoyed his playlist. We cant thank him enough for a wonderful week.

Activity Review
Family Food Tour in Jemaa EL Fna square
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2022

Hi Kyle,

Thanks for devoting some time to leave us such a postive feedback.

We are really thrilled to hear that you had a great trip in the Moroccan Kingdom and we made your experience unique and memorable. All the staff are happy to hear your kind words, that's really means the world to us.

Thank you so much for your positive review and looking forward to having you again in our country.

Best Wishes،
Abdellah

We had an amazing trip to Morocco!
Morocco | Oct 10 - Oct 16, 2022

Allie
Allie R.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2022

We had an amazing trip to Morocco. I initially booked during 2020 and had to postpone. They were very accommodating and flexible and let me rebook at no cost for 2022.

I traveled with my friend and we felt safe and taken care of the entire time. Our driver was Soufian and he was excellent! He made sure we had everything we needed and made the trips to each destination very easy. He was always on time, took us everywhere we wanted to go, stopped whenever we needed a break on the road,... read more

We had an amazing trip to Morocco. I initially booked during 2020 and had to postpone. They were very accommodating and flexible and let me rebook at no cost for 2022.

I traveled with my friend and we felt safe and taken care of the entire time. Our driver was Soufian and he was excellent! He made sure we had everything we needed and made the trips to each destination very easy. He was always on time, took us everywhere we wanted to go, stopped whenever we needed a break on the road, translated for us, answered all our questions, and was very accommodating. Treated us like family!

Everyone we interacted with was so kind. Our tour guide through Marrakech, Oussama, was great as well! He gave us a great synopsis on the history of the city and helped us navigate the markets.

Big thank you to Kim Kim! It is a trip we will never forget.

Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2022

Hi Allie,

Thanks for your 5-star review, it's highly appreciated.

We are so thrilled to learn that you had a great holiday in our fabulous country and you have enjoyed your trip to the fullest. Such compliments make our day and push us forward to keep providing our guests with top-notch services. I will pass on your positive feedback to our team and your driver Soufian in particular.

Thanks again and looking forward to having you again in our country.

Best Wishes,
Abdellah

Magical family trip to Morocco!
Morocco | Sep 28 - Oct 7, 2022

Tyler
Tyler P.
Foster City, CA | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2022

We had a magical trip to Morocco thanks to KimKim and our amazing driver and local guides!

We traveled with three kids (ages 4-9), my mother-in-law and two parents (my husband and me). We started in Marrakesh, went to Boalne Dades, Merzouga/the desert, Fes and then Casablanca as our flight departed from there.

The desert and Camp Tiziri was a lifetime favorite memory, but the entire trip was amazing. Our driver Samir was so kind and went out of his way to make us comfortable. Our... read more

We had a magical trip to Morocco thanks to KimKim and our amazing driver and local guides!

We traveled with three kids (ages 4-9), my mother-in-law and two parents (my husband and me). We started in Marrakesh, went to Boalne Dades, Merzouga/the desert, Fes and then Casablanca as our flight departed from there.

The desert and Camp Tiziri was a lifetime favorite memory, but the entire trip was amazing. Our driver Samir was so kind and went out of his way to make us comfortable. Our local guides Oosama (Marrakesh) and Adil (Fes) were so friendly and great with the kids as well.

Abdel and Said were so patient as we planned and asked questions. Thank you to the entire team for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in beautiful Morocco!

Hotel Reviews
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

Tiziri Camp is one of our favorite experiences/places to stay EVER! We felt at home as soon as we arrived and the staff was so welcoming at every turn. The tents are so comfortable and even luxurious! The staff prepares delicious meals and was so accommodating for our whole family - they helped our kids sandboard, arranged for us to visit a pool during the day and played Berber music in the evenings. We stayed 2 nights and would definitely recommend! 1 night would have been too short to fully enjoy the experience!

Authenticity & Character
We enjoyed learning about the Berber culture
Location
Beautiful scenery
Staff
Can’t say enough about the friendly and amazing staff!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable accommodations and delicious food
Dar Rihana Dades
Douar Ait Ouffi

We loved this hotel run by two amazing brothers! It was raining when we arrived, and they came to our van to welcome us and help carry our bags in. We felt at home right away! One of the brothers is the chef and prepares truly amazing meals. We had dinner and then breakfast. Our rooms faced the street (back rooms have a nice view) but we arrived after dark so wouldn’t have been able to enjoy the view anyway. We would have loved to stay here longer! The back terrace and pool looked beautiful. The beautifully furnished rooms, top-notch food and warm hospitality are not to be missed!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful views in the back of the hotel
Staff
The staff were SO kind!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Odyssee Center Hotel
Casablanca

This hotel was 100% comfortable - just didn’t have the character of our other hotels and airbnbs. No complaints and it was a great place to stay before our early flight.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Staff were very nice and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of Marrakesh - Historic Monuments and Majorelle Gardens
Marrakesh

Our local guide Oosama did a great job showing us around Marrakesh. He patiently answered our questions and was great with our kids (even carrying our 4-year-old!). We loved touring the city with him, and he knew so many people as we walked around - that gave the tour a really authentic feel! Oosama felt like a friend showing us around his city.

Quality of Experience
Friendliness of Oosama
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Majorelle Gardens Guided Visit
Marrakesh

We loved walking around the gardens! They are incredibly beautiful, and our kids enjoyed the animals as well (koi fish, turtles, frogs). We also really loved the YSL Museum even though we don’t know anything about fashion. The dresses are beautiful, and even our two older kids enjoyed it! This was definitely a highlight and not to be missed. Our driver recommended going early (9am) and we’re thankful for that - the gardens got busier as the morning went on.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hammam & Spa Experience
Morocco

This was so relaxing and a fun experience! We started with a wash and scrub in the steam room, then had foot massages, followed by full body massages (the 4-year-old skipped that and ended up napping in the foot massage room).

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The staff were very accommodating of our kids
Marrakech to Boumalne Dades via Ait Benhaddou & Ouarzazate
Morocco

We loved walking around Ait Ben Haddou. Our driver Samir arranged a local guide (Aziz). Aziz was awesome! He was very patient with our kids and we learned a lot about the ruins. This was fascinating to see! We didn’t have much time in Ourzazatte so opted to skip the studio tour. I’m sure it would have been fun, but we wanted to get to our hotel in Boulmane Dades before too late in the evening.

Quality of Experience
Such a rich history
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Shout out to Aziz!
Boumalne Dades to Merzouga via Erfoud, Rissani & Sunset Camel Ride
Morocco

Long travel day, but Samir did a great job as always! The views along the way were amazing.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
ATV/Quad Adventure in Merzouga
Merzouga

The sand dunes of the Sahara are such a unique place to do an ATV ride and it was really fun to ride through the dunes.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
4WD Dunes Tour & Tea with Nomads
Merzouga

We enjoyed learning about the nomad lifestyle. Our guide Hassan was very accommodating, but not the best personality match for our group. We didn’t really interact with the nomad family - Hassan served us tea in their tent. I’m not sure if that is the norm or not. Hassan stopped at a pharmacy for some medicine for our daughter, which was much appreciated! We also enjoyed Berber pizza for lunch!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner with a Local Family
Morocco

The dinner with a local family was an excellent experience for our family. The food was delicious, the family was very welcoming and the son spoke very good English to chat with our kids! The host mother / cook even did Henna for us after dinner to add to our experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Pastilla was delicious
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Food Tour of Marrakesh
Marrakesh

Fun, local experience of the Medina food options. The tangia and yoghurt were particular highlights, we even tried the snails from a Street vendor! The guide, Usama, was excellent.

Quality of Experience
Food
Tangia was delicious!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Usama was awesome and so good with our kids.
Sandboarding Erg Chebbi Dunes
Merzouga

Good fun, and a workout carrying your board back up the sand dunes!

Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Fes

Really a nice tour of the city, particularly the Medina. We really enjoyed the viewpoint from the fort over the old town, the ceramics co-op, the old, beautiful quaranic school and the tanneries.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Adil was a great guide
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2022

Hi Tyler,

Thanks for devoting some time to leave us such an awesome review.

We are really happy to hear that you spent a great time in Morocco and you had a unique and lifetime experience. It really makes our day when we learn that our guests enjoyed their trip and we make their journeys memorable. All the members of our company will be thrilled to hear such compliments; I will make sure to pass your positive feedback on to them.

Thank you again and looking forward to having you once again in our country:)

Best Wishes,
Abdellah

Amazing trip to Morocco
Morocco | Sep 29 - Oct 6, 2022

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Cesar K.
Mexico | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2022

Our trip to Morocco was amazing, we had a great experience with the Original Travels team. Our driver Ilias who was with us for the whole trip it's an amazing guy, super friendly and always looking to make the best of our stay, he took us to several different places for lunch which we had not have known if it wasn't for him; I think that brought us nearer to a local experience, which we appreciate. The whole itinerary was exactly as described and the hotels were surprisingly more beautiful... read more

Our trip to Morocco was amazing, we had a great experience with the Original Travels team. Our driver Ilias who was with us for the whole trip it's an amazing guy, super friendly and always looking to make the best of our stay, he took us to several different places for lunch which we had not have known if it wasn't for him; I think that brought us nearer to a local experience, which we appreciate. The whole itinerary was exactly as described and the hotels were surprisingly more beautiful than in the pictures we saw at the itinerary, which was a very nice surprise. All staff from the hotels and the local tour guides were very friendly and willing to accommodate to any special needs; most of them are fluid in english, french and spanish. We did the whole trip around the country in nine days touching around seven cities, so one thing that I will say is that you should be expecting long transfers by car with the obvious potential changes of itinerary due to traffic, etc. whenever that happened, Ilias our driver, helped us reschedule and rearrange our activities so we did not miss anything, but I do recommend you have an open mind and try to enjoy the most of your road trip. Overall a great experience and I highly recomend the experience with KimKim and Original Travels.

Hotel Reviews
Palais Amani
Fès
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Desert Luxury Camp
Merzouga
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouene
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The View Hotel
Rabat
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ksar El Kabbaba
Skoura
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Maison Arabe Hotel
Marrakech
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Rabat
Rabat
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Chefchaoeun
Chefchaouen
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Fes
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner with a Local Family
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer to Merzouga, Bedouin Experience & Camel Rides
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Tour of Marrakech, the "Red City"
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Le Jardin Secret Gardens Tour
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2022

Hi Cesar,

Thank you so much for leaving us such an awesome review, it's highly appreciated.

It means the world to us that you have enjoyed your journey with our company and we catered to your wishes and needs. Satisfaction of our guests is part and parcel of our job and we always do our best to keep the top-notch service and make our guests' experiences unique and memorable. I will pass on your kind words to our team and your driver Ilias in particular.

Thanks again for your feedback and looking forward to having you once again in our country:)

Best Wishes,
Abdellah

The local company, Original tours, was quick ...
Morocco | Sep 30 - Oct 7, 2022

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David R.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2022

The local company, Original tours, was quick to reply with any questions, requests or issues along the way. Our driver drove us safely but we would suggest that the vans have working seat belts for passengers. Accommodations were good except for the Kasbah in Bonaire Dades. It was a little lower in standard of both rooms and food. Overall a good experience. It was our choice to cover a lot of territory so the days were long but we got to see and do a lot!! read more

The local company, Original tours, was quick to reply with any questions, requests or issues along the way. Our driver drove us safely but we would suggest that the vans have working seat belts for passengers. Accommodations were good except for the Kasbah in Bonaire Dades. It was a little lower in standard of both rooms and food. Overall a good experience. It was our choice to cover a lot of territory so the days were long but we got to see and do a lot!!

Hotel Reviews
Riad Ghita
Fes
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kasbah Tizzarouine
Boumalne
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Passali
Marrakech
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2022

Hi David,

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us, we really appreciated it, as we love hearing from our customers and we’re always looking for ways to improve our services. Our staff always do their best to provide the best possible service to our guests and live up to their expectations, and we are glad that this commitment was reflected in your visit.

We are, however, sorry to hear about your experience in Boumalne Dades. We have been proposing this accommodation for our... read more

Hi David,

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us, we really appreciated it, as we love hearing from our customers and we’re always looking for ways to improve our services. Our staff always do their best to provide the best possible service to our guests and live up to their expectations, and we are glad that this commitment was reflected in your visit.

We are, however, sorry to hear about your experience in Boumalne Dades. We have been proposing this accommodation for our guests many years ago and we have never received any negative feedback about it. I have contacted them and they promised that such a situation wouldn't take place again.

Sorry again for any inconvenience and looking forward to having you again in our country.

Best Wishes,
Abdellah

Wonderful 9 days in Morocco
Morocco | Sep 16 - Sep 25, 2022

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D T.
the Netherlands | Reviewed on Oct 03, 2022

Said
Was great pre trip arranging Itinerary and making suggestions, he was also great with arranging last minute changes due to late flight arrival and moving to a different location during the trip.

Faysel our driver made the trip , great music in the car very safe driver and lots of fun.

Overall a wonderful trip and great experience.

Danny & Emma , Amsterdam read more

Said
Was great pre trip arranging Itinerary and making suggestions, he was also great with arranging last minute changes due to late flight arrival and moving to a different location during the trip.

Faysel our driver made the trip , great music in the car very safe driver and lots of fun.

Overall a wonderful trip and great experience.

Danny & Emma , Amsterdam

Hotel Review
Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouene

Wonderful place Room 5 with your own terrace overlooking the town, possible to book the pool for private swims and great breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Hike through Berber Villages & Lunch with Local Family
Morocco

Mohamed Amjon, Brilliant guide for of facts and humour. His wife made the best food I tasted in the whole trip. Overall one of the best days.

Quality of Experience
Food
Taste
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Oct 03, 2022

Hi Danny and Emma,

Thanks for leaving our business a 5-star rating, it’s truly appreciated!

We’re pleased that we were able to provide you with exceptional service and lived up to your expectations. We are always passionate about sharing great moments with our guests and immerse them in our inspirational culture. You have left a smile on the faces of our team with your kind words; it really means the world to us!!!

Looking forward to having you again in Morocco.

Best,
Abdellah

Trip of a lifetime
Morocco | Sep 2 - Sep 18, 2022

Jennifer
Jennifer O.
Morristown, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 28, 2022

Overall we had an amazing experience planning and participating in our trip to Morocco where we visited Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Boumalne Dades, Marrakech, Essaouira, and Casablanca. From start to finish KimKim and it’s affiliate Original Travels accommodated our wishes and succeeded in meeting our expectations.

This was the first time that we used a travel agency to plan a trip and relinquished the planning process to another. It was really nice to not worry about anything.... read more

Overall we had an amazing experience planning and participating in our trip to Morocco where we visited Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Boumalne Dades, Marrakech, Essaouira, and Casablanca. From start to finish KimKim and it’s affiliate Original Travels accommodated our wishes and succeeded in meeting our expectations.

This was the first time that we used a travel agency to plan a trip and relinquished the planning process to another. It was really nice to not worry about anything. Our trip was 16 days long, with 8 different accommodations, 6 different tour guides, 8 different major stops (not including all the wonderful places in between), 1 amazing driver (Karim), and an impromptu neighborhood get together. Each place was completely different and exciting. Having never been to Morocco, we were blown away with the kindness of the people and the beauty of the country.

Our accommodations were 5 star hotels, luxury tent, guest houses, or riads with delicious breakfasts that met or exceeded our assumptions with one exception. Riad Perle D'Eau in Essaouira was clean and the rooms were large but overall the hotel is aging and was not on par with the rest of our accommodations. Once you’ve stayed in amazing places you definitely can feel the difference. The breakfast was mediocre too. It would have gone a long way if our rooms overlooked the ocean instead of a staircase and another room.

In Fes we stayed in a beautiful Riad where the shear beauty of the open air lobby meets you at the door. The stage is definitely set when you arrive to a traditional tea service. Upon showing us to our room we were overjoyed with my sisters room and were told that the hotel had “upgraded” us to an upper floor. There was no comparison to how much nicer her room was. If we had not seen her room we would have been happy in our accommodations but her experience was definitely different. We asked to be moved and they were unable to accommodate us. When traveling with others, you want the rooms to be the same not glaringly different.

We signed up for many workshops and truly loved learning how to make the many exports Morocco is known for. We walked away from each experience appreciating the amount of time, effort, and skill put into each piece of pottery, leather goods, food, brass and copper, blanket, and rug.

The only one that did not meet our expectations was the babouche shoe workshop in Marrakech. We were supposed to fully make a pair of shoes to take with us. Even though we learned the steps to making a puff puff and shoes, we were unable to make our own. At least 3 hours need to be set aside to accommodate this class. Originally we were scheduled to do this in the morning followed by a food tour. Both the food tour and the workshop were rushed and therefore not as we had anticipated.

I would not recommend the winery tour outside of Essaouira. (we were scheduled to tour the facility, wine taste and luncheon there). We chose to continue on to Essaouira and Original Travels took us to a wonderful restaurant on the beach where we enjoyed a glass of wine and a delicious seafood meal.

We rode a camel, sand surfed, took a kite surfing class and a cooking class, had a message, a facial, 2 Hammams, hiked in the Atlas Mountains, and participated in a balloon ascension over Marrakech. These activities enhanced our overall experience.

Each stop we made, each place we visited, each person we met left us with a true appreciation for Morocco. Thank you KimKim and Original Travels for an exceptional once in a lifetime experience.

Hotel Reviews
The View Hotel
Rabat

Wonderful first stop. Enjoyed the treats awaiting our arrival from the airport. Breakfast was delicious!

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful new hotel
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Maison Arabe Hotel
Marrakech

My favorite! Enjoyed the 1946 hotel steeped in history. If it’s good enough for Winston Churchill it’s definitely good enough for me. Afternoon tea and cookies is a wonderful way to end your day.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful hotel and delicious food
Location
The neighborhood was a little run down but a quick walk to the square.
Staff
Remembered our name every time and was genuinely happy to see us each afternoon
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouene

Riad was perfectly located. Simple accommodations with a very helpful staff. Breakfast was delicious. Tried our first Hammam here and the private pool. The Hammam is not a luxurious spa like experience but definitely an eye opener and my skin never looked better.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palais Amani
Fès

Upon checking in the staff showed us to our rooms. My sister’s room was on the main floor with a beautiful open floor plan overlooking the Riad’s open space. We were told that we were upgraded to another room. Unfortunately this room didn’t feel like an upgrade but of a switch to accommodate another. Our room felt dark where the bathroom was separated between the bathing area and facilities right between the seating area making the room feel cramped. To be fair we probably would have been happy with the accommodations if we hadn’t seen the other beautiful room.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

Loved visiting the Sahara Desert. I would recommend visiting for only one day since there isn’t enough to do for 2 days. I would not take guests to a pool that isn’t up to the same standard as the camp. The pool where we were dropped off at was still under construction and shouldn’t be used.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dar Rihana Dades
Douar Ait Ouffi

Loved our stay here. The hospitality and food was superb.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Perle D'Eau
Essaouira

The rooms were large and clean, unfortunately they looked into someone else’s room and a stairway. The Riad is dated with a mediocre breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms do not have airconditioning so having to close the drapes to preserve our privacy made the rooms uncomfortable.
Hôtel & Spa Le Doge
Casablanca

The Art Deco hotel takes a minute to get used to. My sister’s room was so outlandish that they moved her to a different room where she was very comfortable. The staff was fabulous and the breakfast was delicious.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Transfer to Essaouira & Argan Oil Tour
Morocco

Enjoyed the demonstration and walked away with a better understanding on how the oil is made. More of a stop to purchase quality products.

Quality of Experience
Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Rabat
Rabat
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Chefchaoeun
Chefchaouen
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very informative
Transport
Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes
Morocco

Loved all of our stops and really enjoyed our stop at Volubilis.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Karim did a great job getting making stops and adding adventure throughout the day.
Hike through Berber Villages & Lunch with Local Family
Morocco

Loved spending time with our guide and his lovely wife. They were incredibly welcoming!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Taxi was definitely an adventure on its own.
Dinner with a Local Family
Morocco

The dinner was delicious! Unfortunately, the wife was so tired that we felt like we were an inconvenience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pottery & Mosaïc workshop
Morocco

We loved this activity! We really gained an appreciation for all the work that goes into the art of mosaics and pottery.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Traditional Henna Party
Morocco

The artist was extremely talented in her craft.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Brass Etching Workshop in Fes
Fes

We didn’t have a workshop but we did take a tour of the brass making area and saw the experts at work.

Quality of Experience
Fes to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Midelt & Erfoud
Morocco

Wonderful day! Lamb lunch was an adventure and loved meeting the monkeys! Riding a camel was an experience in itself. Two hours with rain, wind and sand felt like authentic once in a lifetime ride.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ensemble Artisanal (Handicraft Centre) in Marrakech
Marrakesh

Highly recommend a visit. Quality merchandise priced reasonably without the stress of bargaining!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Full-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes
Fes

Loved our guide Hafid! We felt like we were in great hands from start to finish. When bargaining let him help you. We overpaid at the leather store because we tried to do it ourselves. We learned a valuable lesson and got much better as our trip progressed. He spent two full days with us and we enjoyed it immensely.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boumalne Dades to Marrakech via Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou
Morocco

I loved all of our stops… it’s a long day!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Desert Adventures in Erg Chebbi
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Erg Chebbi Desert adventure
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge
Morocco
Le Jardin Secret Gardens Tour
Marrakesh

We ate lunch her which was a beautiful spot to take a break!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Marrakech - Full Day Tour
Marrakesh

Great job acclimating us to the city and giving us wonderful history information.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Marrakesh

What a wonderful way to see Morocco! This was my sister’s first ascension and our 3rd.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Traditional Cooking Class at La Maison Arabe
Marrakesh

Great class start to finish! My husband that doesn’t cook loved it as well. We ate the food that we prepared and it was delicious.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Food Tour
Marrakesh

Unfortunately this was at the end of the day and we felt rushed. We did enjoy the main meal but could have gone with Karim and had the same experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Create your family's 'Babouche
Morocco

We only had 40 minutes to have a small demonstration about puffs and Babouche shoes. While informative, it was not what we expected.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Carpet Weaving With Berber Women
Morocco

Demonstration and 5 mins each weaving.

Quality of Experience
Hammam La Mamounia
Marrakesh

Excellent!

Quality of Experience
Wine Tasting at Domaine Val d'Argan
Essaouira

They didn’t know we were coming so we moved on to Essaouira where we had a lovely lunch on the beach.

Quality of Experience
Private Kitesurfing Lesson
Essaouira

Our instructor was thorough and knowledgeable. We ended our lesson with a better understanding of the sport and a desire to continue with lessons.

Quality of Experience
Essaouira to Casablanca via Eljadida Coastal Route
Morocco

Uneventful drive. Seeing a sheep on top of a car being transported and a camel along the road was our highlight.

Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque
Morocco

Beautiful Mosque and a must see since it’s the only one in the country that you can go in.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Off-The-Beaten-Path Casablanca for Early Arrivers
Casablanca

Our trip wouldn’t have been the same without Karim our exceptional driver. From start to finish he was instrumental in getting us from point A to Z with wonderful stops in between.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
It’s amazing how much stuff we got in one car.
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Sep 29, 2022

Hi Jennifer,

Thank you very much for making time to provide us with your detailed feedback. It's really important as it helps us to enhance our guests' experience.

We are glad to hear that we succeeded in meeting your expectations and you had a unique and lifetime experience with our company. All the members of our team always endeavor to go above and beyond to ensure that our guests have memorable moments in our beautiful kingdom. As you mentioned, Morocco is known for the kindness and... read more

Hi Jennifer,

Thank you very much for making time to provide us with your detailed feedback. It's really important as it helps us to enhance our guests' experience.

We are glad to hear that we succeeded in meeting your expectations and you had a unique and lifetime experience with our company. All the members of our team always endeavor to go above and beyond to ensure that our guests have memorable moments in our beautiful kingdom. As you mentioned, Morocco is known for the kindness and hospitality of its people and we always treat our guests as members of our family and make them embrace the moroccan inspirational cultures as real Moroccans. Such reviews are what keeps us on progress and pushes us to offer more to our precious travelers.

We are, however, sorry to hear about your experience in Riad Perle D'eau. We have recommended this Riad for many years and no client has ever complained about it or their food service. It is the first time to have such an issue; we will contact them to know the reason behind this inconvenience and avoid any similar situation in the future.

Palais Amani is also one of the best luxury accommodations in Fes. We have booked the same categories for both of you, It sounds strange that you didn't have the same type of room similar to your sister's. We have implemented a new communication system for our booking manager to double check with hotels to assure that all the rooms booked look the same and have same category.

Thanks also for sharing your notes about your experience in the red city. Initially, the purpose from this activity is to learn the steps of making the babouche choes and end up making your own. That's really inconvenient that you didn't experience that as it's a part and parcel of the activity; I have contacted your guide in Marrakech and she promised that such a situation wouldn't take place again.

We are sincerely sorry for the inconveniences and looking forward to seeing you again soon.

Best Regards,
Abdel

Bravo KimKim! We give you a full 5 star revi...
Morocco | Sep 9 - Sep 17, 2022

Linda
Linda B.
Coeur d'Alene, ID | Reviewed on Sep 26, 2022

Bravo KimKim! We give you a full 5 star review for our 9 day enriching experience!
I can’t say enough about our guide Samir! He was kind, polite, and informative. He gave us a true Moroccan experience completed by a visit with a nomad family where they served us tea and bread, and lunch served by a local family during our road-trip through the country.

Everyone is Morocco was very hospitable and our guide Samir was no exception. He raised the bar for any future guide we may encounter.... read more

Bravo KimKim! We give you a full 5 star review for our 9 day enriching experience!
I can’t say enough about our guide Samir! He was kind, polite, and informative. He gave us a true Moroccan experience completed by a visit with a nomad family where they served us tea and bread, and lunch served by a local family during our road-trip through the country.

Everyone is Morocco was very hospitable and our guide Samir was no exception. He raised the bar for any future guide we may encounter.
Thank you Samir, for your kindness and guidance. After our 9 days, we consider you a friend. We are truly grateful for all that he did for us.
Samir exceeded all our expectations and made Morocco a pleasure to visit.

In addition, we were provided with 2 special tour guides, Muhammad for the Medina of Fez and Abdoula for the Medina in Marrakesh. They both assured we were buying local and authentic products, and both of them were extremely knowledgeable. They each spoke fluent English as well!

With kind regards,
Linda

Hotel Reviews
Es Saadi Marrakech Resort Palace
Hivernage Marrakech

This palace was absolutely beautiful and the accommodations and service was over the top!!!

Authenticity & Character
Loved the artwork on the walls, the fountain in the lobby. The garden environment around the pool. Absolutely like a palace
Location
It was so beautiful. Inside and outside!
Staff
They were very kind, friendly and attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spotless
The white camel Acacia
Merzouga

The accommodations where unbelievable. I can’t believe they pulled that off in the middle of a desert! Glamping is in understatement. The tents were complete with a private bathroom with shower. The chef was on point and they even provided entertainment. Our waiter was amazing. I wished I remembered his name. His presence was absolutely lovely. Thank you so much!

Authenticity & Character
Absolutely everything!
Location
The camel ride, the view of the Sahara, the sunset, and the sun rise!a definite highlight! So fun!
Staff
Their kindness and authenticity!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Exceeded all my expectations!
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Sep 27, 2022

Hi Linda,

Thanks for this amazing 5-star review you have left us, we are delighted that you enjoyed your trip with our company.

It makes our day to hear that you spent great time with us exploring the scenic beauty of the Moroccan Kingdom and immersing yourselves in its inspirational culture. At Original Travels, we always strive much hard to provide our guests' with a lifetime experience and make their journeys unique and memorable. I will pass on your positive feedback to our team and to... read more

Hi Linda,

Thanks for this amazing 5-star review you have left us, we are delighted that you enjoyed your trip with our company.

It makes our day to hear that you spent great time with us exploring the scenic beauty of the Moroccan Kingdom and immersing yourselves in its inspirational culture. At Original Travels, we always strive much hard to provide our guests' with a lifetime experience and make their journeys unique and memorable. I will pass on your positive feedback to our team and to your driver Samir in particular.

Thank you again for choosing to travel with us, and we will be happy to assist you with your future travels to Morocco!

All the best,
Abdellah

Morroco Summer Trip
Morocco | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

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Bowie N.
Port Chester, NY | Reviewed on Sep 14, 2022

Abdellah was great. Said was fantastic - helping us doing all the last minute dinner reservations and changing itinerary to add visit to Cave of Hercules or staying longer in Rabat.

The desert and Chefchaouen definitely were the highlight of our trip! read more

Abdellah was great. Said was fantastic - helping us doing all the last minute dinner reservations and changing itinerary to add visit to Cave of Hercules or staying longer in Rabat.

The desert and Chefchaouen definitely were the highlight of our trip!

Hotel Reviews
Desert Luxury Camp
Merzouga

It was amazing, love the camel ride, sand boarding, great service and have air conditioning!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouene

Beautiful city, hotel and location. Great services and private session for pool! Highly recommended

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Maison Arabe Hotel
Marrakech
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Salam Fes
Fes

Beautiful hotel but a bit dated (bathroom smell) ...... but staff and services were great

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
It's clean but probably need some pipe cleaning /renovation
Hotel Xaluca Dades
Boumalne
Authenticity & Character
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Kalaa
Rabat
Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of Marrakesh - Historic Monuments and Majorelle Gardens
Marrakesh

Ok experience, expect the private guide to provide a bit more info/ color on sites. Also visited too many shops that were not necessary.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Boumalne Dades to Merzouga via Erfoud, Rissani & Sunset Camel Ride
Morocco

Love love the desert experience!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Fes

The private guide was great

Fes to Chefchaouen via Meknes, Moulay Idriss & Volubilis
Morocco

Beautiful blue city, wish we have time to stay longer

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Sep 15, 2022

Hi Bowie,

Thank you so much for devoting some time to write such a great review.

We are so thrilled to hear that you had a unique and lifetime experience with our company and you enjoyed your trip to the fullest. At Original Travels, we always endeavor to cater to our guests' satisfaction and make their journey with us a memorable one. I will pass on your positive feedback to the staff to push them to keep providing the amazing work and high quality services.

Looking forward to seeing you again in our gorgeous country.

Best,
Abdel

Moroccan bliss
Morocco | Aug 6 - Aug 12, 2022

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Annabelle M.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022

My daughter and I spend 6 wonderful days crossing Morocco and could not have been more pleased with our driver Nouri and our local guides. From private cooking classes and sunrise balloon rides to market tours and our beautiful accommodations, we were given the red carpet treatment everywhere we went. They were even able to handle some last minute itinerary changes as well as minor medical issues in stride.

We will absolutely use KimKin in the future and would not hesitate to recommend... read more

My daughter and I spend 6 wonderful days crossing Morocco and could not have been more pleased with our driver Nouri and our local guides. From private cooking classes and sunrise balloon rides to market tours and our beautiful accommodations, we were given the red carpet treatment everywhere we went. They were even able to handle some last minute itinerary changes as well as minor medical issues in stride.

We will absolutely use KimKin in the future and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a first class concierge while traveling.

Hotel Review
Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux
Fès

A beautiful, classic space in the old city where the quality of the stay (staff, food) more than matched the surroundings.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2022

Hi Annabelle,

Thank you so much for the kind words and owesome feedback which highly appreciated.

We’re so glad to learn that you had a wonderful experience with your daughter and passed a great time together in our gorgeous country. An excellent experience is obviously what we set as our goal for every guest who comes to enjoy our fabulous country, and discover its beauty. We take a lot of pride in our work and we are so grateful that we made your trip a success.

Looking forward to having you again in our country.

Best,
Abdel

Trip of a lifetime to Morocco
Morocco | Jun 9 - Jun 29, 2022

Lam
Lam N.
Missoula, MT | Reviewed on Aug 31, 2022

We, like so many people, had a lot of wanderlust built up from the pandemic years. We also had a few family milestones come up this year. So we wanted a really special trip and we let our graduating high school senior pick the destination -- Morocco. That was the full extent of our ability to plan. We didn't want to be on a big all-inclusive tour, but neither could we manage a fully independently-planned itinerary.

Kimkim came to the rescue!

Our local specialist team planned a... read more

We, like so many people, had a lot of wanderlust built up from the pandemic years. We also had a few family milestones come up this year. So we wanted a really special trip and we let our graduating high school senior pick the destination -- Morocco. That was the full extent of our ability to plan. We didn't want to be on a big all-inclusive tour, but neither could we manage a fully independently-planned itinerary.

Kimkim came to the rescue!

Our local specialist team planned a fantastic and varied itinerary (Sea, Rif Mountains, Imperial Cities, Sahara, Atlas Mountains) for us, complete with private van transportation between places. I so appreciated that they took the initiative to mock up a plan, including accommodations, based on some initial feedback about our traveling style and objectives, and then were able to adjust and fine tune (that's too fancy! not enough time here, too much history/serious stuff, more camels! etc.) to craft us a trip that everybody was excited about (we have 4 boys 11-19) and which made good use of our time there to see a little bit of everything. It was so nice to be able to just relax into the rhythm of the trip once we got on the plane, vs scrambling to arrange the next place, transportation, etc.

Mike Tyson famously said, "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." The plan was fantastic. Our punch in the mouth came when a member of our group became ill in Fes one week into our trip. With four boys in tow and myself being the only person who could communicate in a language other than English, we would have been completely overwhelmed had we not had the amazing support from Abdellah and his local team. They rearranged the remainder of our trip, helped secure medical care, made sure the boys were still amused during our extended stay in one of our stops, in short, did all the heavy lifting needed so that we could continue on safely and with a minimum of stress, and maintained all the must-keeps (camels, camels and camels) from our itinerary despite the changes.

Abdellah and his team made us feel truly cared for and the guides they arranged, especially in Chefchaouen and Essaouira, seemed personally invested in showcasing the best and most interesting parts of their cities.

We went to Morocco knowing that it would be the trip of a lifetime but assuming that we would keep exploring new places after that; we now know there is so much more to explore there and plan to return!

Hotel Reviews
Riad Madu
Merzouga

This hotel on the edge of the Sahara desert was a totally magical experience. We'd had a long day on the road to get there and arrived in the early evening. The temperature was around 110. The boys rolled out of the car and the hotel staff, knowing exactly what they needed, showed them directly to the pool. The pool deck was supervised by a very charismatic sheepdog whom the boys immediately fell in love with. Everything about the hotel is beautiful and the dinner was excellent.

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Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Chbanate
Essaouira

The accommodations were beautiful and the hotel was very conveniently located. But our stay was made especially memorable because of the really fantastic hotel manager. He and his staff made us feel really cared for.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Sep 01, 2022

Hi Lam,

We really appreciate the time you took to leave such a detailed and thoughtful review about our service.

We're happy that you spent a wonderful time in Morocco enjoying its scenic sights, imperial cities, historical monuments and inspirational cultures. It means the world to us to hear that our staff have taken good care of you especially when a member of your group got sick, and that we did our best to make sure everything was going well. Our guests' safety is our priority and we... read more

Hi Lam,

We really appreciate the time you took to leave such a detailed and thoughtful review about our service.

We're happy that you spent a wonderful time in Morocco enjoying its scenic sights, imperial cities, historical monuments and inspirational cultures. It means the world to us to hear that our staff have taken good care of you especially when a member of your group got sick, and that we did our best to make sure everything was going well. Our guests' safety is our priority and we always strive much hard to make them feel truly cared for throughout the whole trip. Your valuable comments are what helps us to improve our business, and push us forward to even greater progress. Original travels designs wonderful trips for guests and welcome them warmly as members of family not as outsiders or strangers, and we are so grateful to know that we delivered this commitment to you.

Wish to serve you again in the future and design another great trip for you exploring other parts of the country and dig more deeply into its magical beauty.

Best,
Abdel

Hi - I totally recommend KimKim in Morocco ; Kudos to the team!
Morocco | Aug 5 - Aug 14, 2022

Roel
Roel S.
Rye, NY | Reviewed on Aug 31, 2022

Hi - I totally recommend KimKim in Morocco for organizing your next trip. Our experience has been fantastic! The planning process - ahead of the trip - was a smooth ride. I continued to make quite a lot of changes to the itinerary, but Abdel and Said (with whom I communicated online via the kimkim website) remained calm and patient, and provided speedy and thoughtful answers to all my requests and questions.
Then, during the trip itself, we remained in touch with Said (via Whatsapp) to... read more

Hi - I totally recommend KimKim in Morocco for organizing your next trip. Our experience has been fantastic! The planning process - ahead of the trip - was a smooth ride. I continued to make quite a lot of changes to the itinerary, but Abdel and Said (with whom I communicated online via the kimkim website) remained calm and patient, and provided speedy and thoughtful answers to all my requests and questions.
Then, during the trip itself, we remained in touch with Said (via Whatsapp) to make small tweaks along the way. And also during that time Said was amazingly responsive and action-oriented.
The trip itself was glorious, because Morocco has a lot to offer. We are a family with 4 teenage kids (i.e.: sometimes hard to please!), and they all loved the surprising activities, beautiful hotels, impressive landscapes, the mix of cultures, and the great Moroccon food.
Also, the Kimkim team and I ensured we had sufficient variety in the program, and that we also had some downtime - during which we couldn't still anyway and organized a few optional activities ourselves (e.g. hammams, cooking class). :-)
Also a shoutout to Samir, our driver from Original Travels.!
In conclusion: What an amazing trip it was!
Will definitely use KimKim for a possible following trip in another country.

Hotel Review
Riad Salam Fes
Fes

Everything about this hotel is amazing: the history, the entourage, the service. But I do want to call out Mohammed and his team, who always welcomed us with a smile and with kind words. That made us really feel home at this glorious hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
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Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Sep 01, 2022

Hi Roel,

Thank you so much for giving us such a perfect rating and leaving us an amazing five star review.

It was a pleasure to have you in our beautiful country and make your journey an unforgettable one. We really love to learn that you enjoyed all the destinations and activities we have crafted for you and the hospitality provided by the members of our team. We always value our guests' feedback and take it into consideration so as to improve the guest's experience and enhance their... read more

Hi Roel,

Thank you so much for giving us such a perfect rating and leaving us an amazing five star review.

It was a pleasure to have you in our beautiful country and make your journey an unforgettable one. We really love to learn that you enjoyed all the destinations and activities we have crafted for you and the hospitality provided by the members of our team. We always value our guests' feedback and take it into consideration so as to improve the guest's experience and enhance their satisfaction. Your awesome comments have been shared with our team to let them know that their hard work was so much valued.

So happy that your visit to Morocco was memorable and we look forward to having you again in our beautiful country.

Best,
Abdel

A superb trip through Morocco organized by Original Travel!
Morocco | Jul 23 - Aug 13, 2022

Aarti
Aarti G.
the Netherlands | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022

28 Aug 2022

Original Travels is a fantastic travel agency for Morocco that we highly recommend.

We travelled through Morocco for three weeks in July-August 2022, as a family of three. The entire trip was organized by Abdel of Original Travels and his team, via KimKim. Based on information we provided regarding our interests and places we wanted to visit, Abdel proposed a fantastic and comprehensive 21-day agenda for us, which we were able to fine-tune and refine until we were fully... read more

28 Aug 2022

Original Travels is a fantastic travel agency for Morocco that we highly recommend.

We travelled through Morocco for three weeks in July-August 2022, as a family of three. The entire trip was organized by Abdel of Original Travels and his team, via KimKim. Based on information we provided regarding our interests and places we wanted to visit, Abdel proposed a fantastic and comprehensive 21-day agenda for us, which we were able to fine-tune and refine until we were fully satisfied with all aspects of it. Abdel then organized all practicalities of our trip, including booking all hotels/riads, local guides, and a private car with driver. The planning of our trip prior to our departure was therefore extremely easy and smooth.

Once we arrived in Morocco, our entire journey unfolded exactly as stated in our programme, down to all the lovely details. The hotels/riads and guides that Abdel had chosen for us were all wonderful in their own unique way. Everything was ready for us when we arrived at each new destination, smoothly executed, and superbly organized.

A special highlight of our trip was our driver-guide, Karim, who quickly became a friend of our family. We travelled three weeks with Karim. He was a wonderful holiday companion! Karim is an extremely friendly person, always with a joyful smile. He is also highly flexible, very easy-going, always punctual, and absolutely professional in all ways. Karim comes from an Amazigh (Berber) family, which makes travel with him in the mountains and desert especially insightful and exciting. Karim is fluent in English, French, Arabic and Tamazight. He is an experienced driver and guide for all of Morocco and personally knows many of the local contacts and hotel/riad staff, which makes travel especially smooth and safe. Karim is also an excellent driver, who carefully and safely navigates Moroccan highways, mountain roads and the small alleys of the medinas. We would highly recommend Karim as your driver if you are planning a holiday with Original Travels. We have experienced first-hand how he can add immeasurably to the holiday experience.

In terms of hotels, we stayed in riads that Abdel of Original Travels had suggested within the medinas of Rabat, Tangier, Fes, Chefchaouen, Marrakech and Essaouira, and we highly enjoyed each one. There was something to love about each riad, whether it was the ambience, the location, the friendliness of the staff, the comfort level, or the delicious breakfasts. We have written reviews for all riads that we stayed in on both TripAdvisor and on their respective sites.
We are experienced travellers, thus chose to explore all cities that we visited on our own, except for Fes and Marrakesh, where we had local guides suggested by Abdel. All guides provided by Abdul were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about showing us around and added a lot to our experience and understanding of the respective cities and sites.

In terms of practicalities, we transferred the entire payment for our trip (for hotels, local guides, car, driver, etc.) in advance to Original Travels. Everything worked out exactly as promised and planned, and we did not experience any problems throughout our trip.

Abdul and Said from Original Travels, and our driver Karim, were also very flexible and helpful when our return flight was cancelled, and we had to stay two days longer.

In short, we highly recommend Original Travels and Abdel and Said without any reservation, with special mention of Karim as our excellent driver-guide. We did extensive research before we decided to plan our holiday with Abdel and his team, and the various arrangements and services by Original Travels exceeded our high expectations.

Given this wonderful experience in Morocco, we will also definitely look to KimKim, who put us in touch with Original Travels, to help us plan trips to future destinations as well.

Hotel Reviews
Riad Kalaa 2
Rabat

We loved this riad. It is one of the smaller and more intimate riads, with each room carefully furnished according to a specific theme. The staff was exceedingly friendly and the whole ambience was charming; a true oasis in the middle of the bustling medina (within easy distance to the riverfront as well).

Authenticity & Character
Beautifully decorated and charming
Location
In the medina, easy location from which to explore everything!
Staff
Very friendly, very accommodating. My daughter mentioned she loved watermelon, and they especially went out and brought some for her!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable space for the three of us
Riad Mokhtar Tanger
Tangier

We really enjoyed this riad. It is a bit larger than others and a bit more modern, sporting even an elevator, but the charm of a riad is unchanged. The location is great, the breakfast/dining area very charming. We particularly loved watching the sunrise and sunset from the beautiful roof terrace.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very friendly and welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
Loved our airy and light rooms!
Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouene

This was a wonderful riad in the blue city, very beautifully renovated with a charming and friendly staff, and an excellent location, perfect to explore this marvelous city and wander around. We particularly enjoyed the indoor pool that could be used privately (by one group only at a time). It needed to be booked a day or a few hours in advance but that worked out smoothly. We also loved the massage service. The massage here was one of the best I have ever had!

Authenticity & Character
Lovely building, wonderful ambiance.
Location
Great location in the heart of the old medina
Staff
Very friendly and accommodating, making sure all our requests about use of indoor pool, massage etc., could be accommodated.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was lovely, thoughtfully laid out and very comfortable
Riad Salam Fes
Fes

A truly impressive Riad building. It comes over as a fairy-tale palace, with large ground-floor guest areas all luxuriously decorated with ornamental tiles, plants, and lavish furnishings. We had a very comfortable stay here. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful in all ways. There was also a huge roof terrace that we did not use, however, because of the mid-summer climate. Dinner at the Riad was also delicious.

Authenticity & Character
An amazing entrance and ground floor, you feel you have entered another world.
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Staff
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Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

We loved this camp and would highly recommend it. Perfect tents, wonderful staff, great food, and some lovely late-night folk singing in the middle of the desert – and do not miss the sunrise in the dunes. The camel safari that preceded our arrival here, and the 4-wheel drive ride back to our vehicle by camp staff through the dunes, were all very memorable! The management of the camp builds on ecological principles as much as possible, seeking to keep the environmental impact of the camp as minimal as possible. We loved our stay here!

Authenticity & Character
It was a magical experience to be at the camp for one lovely night!
Location
Staff
We loved the dinner and the breakfast, the music and singing in the evening and all the care and attention devoted to our comfort.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The tents were lovely and comfortable, while giving an authentic desert feel!
Dar Rihana Dades
Douar Ait Ouffi

This is a lovely small and personal riad, run by three very friendly brothers, with excellent rooms and a wonderful view over the valley. Their restaurant offers the best food we had on our entire three-week Morocco trip, with a highly innovative fusion of Moroccan and other cuisines. This included the beautifully laid out breakfast but also both dinners, which we chose to eat there as well. There seems to be another riad with a similar name in the area, so carefully check for the name (ours was the Dar Rihana Dades, not the Riad Rihana Dades!). As for our local guide in the Dades valley, you must ask for Mohammed; he was one of the highlights of our entire Morocco trip.

Authenticity & Character
We loved the ambience, the room layout, the manner in which the riad was decorated throughout. Very tastefully done!
Location
Perfect location
Staff
The staff were lovely, the owner-brothers were a pleasure to talk to. We loved to hear their story about how they started and what they aimed to achieve, also with the superb cuisine offered.
Cleanliness & Comfort
All lovely and absolutely comfortable!
Riad Passali
Marrakech

The Riad Passali is a wonderful accommodation with large open guest areas and pool, and lots of artwork in every corner. We loved our very comfortable rooms as well. The staff is amazingly friendly, and the location ideal for exploring the old medina. Highly recommended!

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Riad Maison Du Sud
Essaouira

The riad is beautiful restored and has a very relaxing ambience. Very friendly staff and great breakfast. The location is ideal for exploring and relaxing in the media and the waterfront; it is not a beach hotel close to the sand beach.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque
Morocco

An absolutely beautiful mosque and our guide was very knowledgeable and with a lovely sense of humor!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer to Fes, Roman Ruins of Volubilis & Meknes
Morocco

This was definitely very worthwhile, we loved our Volubilis stop over. Our local guide at Volubilis (who our driver, Karim, organized for us) was excellent.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Fes

We loved our guided tour of Fes! Our guide, Hamid, was very knowledgeable and managed to pack everything we would have wanted to see into the time that we had together. He went the extra mile to make sure that we would get a very good idea of all that the wonderful medina of Fes had to offer, so that we could continue to explore by ourselves the next day. We would very much recommend him and a guided tour, generally!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner with a Local Family
Morocco

We loved the food, it was amazing!

Food
Transfer to Merzouga, Bedouin Experience & Camel Rides
Morocco

The camel ride was one of the absolute highlights of our Morocco trip, highly recommended!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hike through Berber Villages & Lunch with Local Family
Morocco

We absolutely loved our hike in the Dades valley with Mohammed! This was one of the highlights of our trip. Mohammed was very knowledgeable and highly enthusiastic and friendly, sharing with us stories of his life in the valley and many 'Berber wisdoms' that we greatly appreciated! It was lovely to end the hike by having lunch with him in his warm and welcoming home and to meet his lovely family.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hammam & Spa Experience
Morocco

We loved our traditional hammam and massage experience, highly recommended!

Quality of Experience
Guided Tour of Marrakesh - Historic Monuments and Majorelle Gardens
Marrakesh

Our guide in Marrakech was a wonderful lady, Hanan Elaadi. Hanan was a very knowledgeable, and an extremely competent and professional guide, showing us in a calm, unhurried and comprehensive manner all the key sites of the Marrakech medina. We thoroughly enjoyed listening to her explanations and enjoying the Medina highlights with her. We also loved the opportunity to get to know more about her, including how she came to be a guide. It was a fascinating day for us. Hanan was also very flexible, accommodating our desire to go for lunch to a specific restaurant and focusing on parts of the medina that we were particularly interested in. We recommend her very highly!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Aug 29, 2022

Hi Aarti,

Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed feedback and for recommending our company to other travellers which highly appreciated.

We really love to hear that the trip suited you perfectly and you enjoyed all the destinations and activities we designed for you with your beautiful family. The team at Original travels always strive much hard to go above and beyond to ensure that our guests have memorable moments and experiences in our beautiful kingdom. Having you in our gorgeous... read more

Hi Aarti,

Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed feedback and for recommending our company to other travellers which highly appreciated.

We really love to hear that the trip suited you perfectly and you enjoyed all the destinations and activities we designed for you with your beautiful family. The team at Original travels always strive much hard to go above and beyond to ensure that our guests have memorable moments and experiences in our beautiful kingdom. Having you in our gorgeous country means the world to us and we take pride in the amazing service we supply. Morocco is known for its hospitality and generosity and it always opens its doors to guests like you to explore its scenic beauty and embrace its inspirational cultures. Your driver Karim is very professional and he always does his best to provide our guests with an outstanding experience. He shares everything with them and considers them as members of his family not as outsiders. All the staff of our company and Karim in particular will be more than thankful to hear such valuable compliments.

Looking forward to having you once again in our gorgeous country and we will make sure to have Karim again as your driver.

Best wishes,
Abdel

Trip of a lifetime!
Morocco | Aug 1 - Aug 11, 2022

Maryam
Maryam S.
Albany, CA | Reviewed on Aug 12, 2022

We had the most amazing time exploring Morocco with our guide (now someone we consider our friend and brother) Faysal! Not only is he so incredibly knowledgeable, but he is one of the warmest, kindest people we have ever met. He connected with every member of our family, and even arranged a special birthday dinner for one of the members of our group—with the band singing happy birthday and waitstaff bringing a cake with sparklers.☺️ We cannot say enough good things about Faysal, truly. ... read more

We had the most amazing time exploring Morocco with our guide (now someone we consider our friend and brother) Faysal! Not only is he so incredibly knowledgeable, but he is one of the warmest, kindest people we have ever met. He connected with every member of our family, and even arranged a special birthday dinner for one of the members of our group—with the band singing happy birthday and waitstaff bringing a cake with sparklers.☺️ We cannot say enough good things about Faysal, truly.

Our city guides, Hafid, Hanan, and Navid (sorry if I spelled his name wrong) were also very knowledgeable and a pleasure to tour with.

Thank you, Original Travel, from the bottom of our hearts, in helping organize a trip of a lifetime in beautiful, magical Morocco. So appreciate how flexible you all were with some of the changes we requested before and during the tour. We will always have a special place in our hearts for Morocco and its people.

Hotel Reviews
Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouene
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palais Sebban
Marrakech

This is a gorgeous hotel. Highly recommended!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Laaroussa
Fez medina

The service was impeccable ( especially from Anwar) the rooftop was just breathtaking, and it was a perfect location. One of our favorite hotels on this trip!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Aug 13, 2022

Hi Maryam,

Thank you so much for such an incredible feedback. We are happy to see that you had a 5-star experience at our company.

On behalf of all the members of our team, we would like to thank you for such precious words which highly valued. It means the world to us that we have designed a great trip for you and lived up to your expectations. Such a rating helps us to maintain an excellent standard of service to our valuable guests like you. We always strive much hard to provide our... read more

Hi Maryam,

Thank you so much for such an incredible feedback. We are happy to see that you had a 5-star experience at our company.

On behalf of all the members of our team, we would like to thank you for such precious words which highly valued. It means the world to us that we have designed a great trip for you and lived up to your expectations. Such a rating helps us to maintain an excellent standard of service to our valuable guests like you. We always strive much hard to provide our guests with memorable journeys and make them enjoy the scenic beauty of our country to the fullest. The intire team at Original Travels really appreciate your owesome review.

Thank you again and looking forward to serving you again in the future.

Best,
Abdel

Abdel, Said with Original Travels we’re so on...
Morocco | Aug 2 - Aug 9, 2022

Tracy
Tracy N.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2022

Abdel, Said with Original Travels we’re so on point with all our bookings and excursions. They assigned us Samir our driver and all around caretaker. He was the best part. Our family of 5 felt perfectly safe and comfortable in his care. We are fast paced travelers and wanted first class care and accommodations. We are also highly focused on activities on our trip. They delivered exceptionally. The company and Samir went above and beyond to make sure all details were taken care of. Everyone... read more

Abdel, Said with Original Travels we’re so on point with all our bookings and excursions. They assigned us Samir our driver and all around caretaker. He was the best part. Our family of 5 felt perfectly safe and comfortable in his care. We are fast paced travelers and wanted first class care and accommodations. We are also highly focused on activities on our trip. They delivered exceptionally. The company and Samir went above and beyond to make sure all details were taken care of. Everyone we dealt with from hotels to excursions were A++. We especially loved The Oberoi for our stay in Marrakech. Would highly recommend this company. Thank you Original Travel for making Morocco so memorable for our family and we will be recommending our friends who will be coming in the near future.
Tracy Nguyen DDS

Hotel Reviews
Desert Luxury Camp
Merzouga
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouene
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Oberoi Marrakech
Morocco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Le Berbere Palace
Ouarzazate
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Sahrai
Fès
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca
Casablanca
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
High Tea at the Royal Mansour Marrakech
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Marrakesh - Historic Monuments and Majorelle Gardens
Marrakesh

Our tour guide was nice and extremely knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner at the Royal Mansour Marrakech
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Majorelle Gardens Guided Visit
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over Marrakech
Marrakesh

The venue and our pilot were the best! We enjoyed this so much.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ouarzazate to Merzouga via Todra Gorge, Erfoud & Rissani
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sandboarding Erg Chebbi Dunes
Merzouga
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer from Merzouga to Fes via Ziz Valley, Midelt and the Middle Atlas
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fes to Chefchaouen via Meknes, Moulay Idriss & Volubilis
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chefchaouen to Casablanca via Tangier & Hercules Cave
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
ATV/Quad Adventure in Merzouga
Merzouga

We skipped this.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner at 'Dar Yacout' in Marrakech
Marrakesh

They were closed and we didn’t go here.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Aug 13, 2022

Hi Tracy,

We are really thankful to you for sharing such an awesome rating and recommending our company to other travelers.

We take pride in knowing that you enjoyed your experience and you are satisfied with the services we have provided. We count ourselves lucky that we have crafted for you a trip of a lifetime in the Moroccan Kingdom and met your wishes to the fullest. I will pass on your owesome feedback to the entire staff to let them know about the amazing work they provide; It's really something special to them.

Looking forward to guesting you again in Morocco.

Best,
Abdel

We loved Morocco, all thanks to Kimkim
Morocco | Jul 27 - Aug 6, 2022

doug
doug j.
Albion, IN | Reviewed on Aug 07, 2022

We loved Morocco… and KimKim made it the best it could be.

Ilyace was our guide: Extremely professional and truly catered to all of our needs. Whenever we needed something, he would punctually help us. (E.g. going to the pharmacy right away when one of us got slightly ill). Truly cared about us and felt like a good friend.

Our daily guides were amazing! Especially these individuals: Muhammad in Fes, Osama in Marrakech, and Amed in Merzouga Also Mohammed in The Dades Valley was the... read more

We loved Morocco… and KimKim made it the best it could be.

Ilyace was our guide: Extremely professional and truly catered to all of our needs. Whenever we needed something, he would punctually help us. (E.g. going to the pharmacy right away when one of us got slightly ill). Truly cared about us and felt like a good friend.

Our daily guides were amazing! Especially these individuals: Muhammad in Fes, Osama in Marrakech, and Amed in Merzouga Also Mohammed in The Dades Valley was the best. Very funny and really welcomed us into his house for an unforgettable lunch and time with his family.

The visits with the Berbers in two different locations was amazing. Really got to understand the culture and their seemingly difficult life.

Riads: All were extremely beautiful and in great locations with excellent services! The best way we could have experienced Morocco.

Hotel Reviews
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga
Authenticity & Character
I’m
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was great here!!!
Palais Sebban
Marrakech
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Didn’t respond to our concerns with poor bedroom A/C and did not get the king bed room we were suppose to get. Also tried to add taxes to our bill at departure that our guide quickly handled. Felt like maybe they were trying to take advantage of us.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything besides the A/C issue
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Aug 07, 2022

Hi Doug,

We really appreciate you taking time to provide us with such an amazing feedback and let us know about your experience.

We are glad to know that you had a positive experience with our company and you were satisfied with our work. Our entire team is committed to providing top-notch services for our guests and making their trips unforgettable. Our guest's satisfaction means the world to us and pushes us to progress forward and keep the amazing work. I'll make sure to pass on your... read more

Hi Doug,

We really appreciate you taking time to provide us with such an amazing feedback and let us know about your experience.

We are glad to know that you had a positive experience with our company and you were satisfied with our work. Our entire team is committed to providing top-notch services for our guests and making their trips unforgettable. Our guest's satisfaction means the world to us and pushes us to progress forward and keep the amazing work. I'll make sure to pass on your awesome review to my colleagues to motivate them to keep improving on delivering exceptional services to guests like you.

Thanks for your five star review and looking forward to having you again in Morocco.

Best,
Abdel

Karim - Morocco for 9 days
Morocco | Jul 12 - Jul 20, 2022

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Diana N.
Australia | Reviewed on Aug 06, 2022

Morocco was a trip that I will truly never forget. I was in Morocco for 9 days with my boyfriend and Karim was our personal driver. Not only was he our driver, but he is also very knowledgeable with the rich history and culture of Morocco! Throughout our trip with Karim, he would explain to us interesting facts about Morocco and the Berber life which made this trip a truly unforgettable cultural experience.

Karim is extremely reliable, trustworthy, personable, communicative and also very... read more

Morocco was a trip that I will truly never forget. I was in Morocco for 9 days with my boyfriend and Karim was our personal driver. Not only was he our driver, but he is also very knowledgeable with the rich history and culture of Morocco! Throughout our trip with Karim, he would explain to us interesting facts about Morocco and the Berber life which made this trip a truly unforgettable cultural experience.

Karim is extremely reliable, trustworthy, personable, communicative and also very funny. He speaks perfect English, Arabic and Berber. He was also our personal translator. Karim is also Berber so he shared his knowledge to us about the Berber culture and the language. It was extremely interesting and intriguing to learn about his childhood in the High Atlas Mountains. We felt very lucky to have a driver like Karim.

On the night of our arrival to Casablanca, Karim messaged us to double check our flight times. Despite our flight being delayed and us arriving a little bit later than what we expected, he was already waiting patiently at the airport. We got out of the airport at almost midnight and was greeted by a very friendly and welcoming smile :). This was when we knew that we were going to have a wonderful trip.

Karim is a very experienced driver. His driving is very relaxing and calming (I had a few naps along some of the drives). He also knew a lot of places for great photo opportunities (my boyfriend and I have a gallery full of amazing photos thanks to Karim) and he was also a great personal photographer too!

Whenever we had activities planned that required Karim to pick us up from our hotel, he would always be punctual and wait at least 15 minutes before. Karim is extremely reliable. Whenever we finshed a tour or activity with a private guide, Karim would already be there waiting for us to finish and pick us up for the next activity. He assisted us with all of our hotel check ins, luggage and lunches, dinners, everything!

Thank you so much Karim for making our trip in Morocco an unforgettable experience. We were so lucky to have a driver like Karim, who not only drove us to places but who was also very informative about the Berber life, Moroccan culture and someone who felt like a friend.

Hotel Reviews
Palais Amani
Fès
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Odyssee Center Hotel
Casablanca
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouene
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ksar El Kabbaba
Skoura
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Maison Arabe Hotel
Marrakech
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer to Chefchaouen via Rabat
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer to Fes, Roman Ruins of Volubilis & Meknes
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Fes
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner with a Local Family
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer to Merzouga, Bedouin Experience & Camel Rides
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Skoura to Marrakech via Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Marrakesh - Historic Monuments and Majorelle Gardens
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Majorelle Gardens Guided Visit
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Aug 07, 2022

Hi Diana,

Thank you for devoting your time to write such an awesome review which really appreciated.

It makes our day to learn that you have enjoyed the journey to the fullest and spent a great time in the Moroccan Kingdom with Karim. At original travels, we have great, professional and knowledgeable drivers in whom we place our greatest trust to serve our guests, share with them the beauty of the magical Morocco, immerse them in the Moroccan inspirational cultures, and make their... read more

Hi Diana,

Thank you for devoting your time to write such an awesome review which really appreciated.

It makes our day to learn that you have enjoyed the journey to the fullest and spent a great time in the Moroccan Kingdom with Karim. At original travels, we have great, professional and knowledgeable drivers in whom we place our greatest trust to serve our guests, share with them the beauty of the magical Morocco, immerse them in the Moroccan inspirational cultures, and make their experience a memorable one. Karim is such a great driver who always does his best to make our guests happy and share with them everything as members of family, not as strangers. We count ourselves lucky to have a driver like him in our company. He will be very thrilled to hear such valuable compliments from you and it really means the world to him and to us as well.

Thank you so much for your positive feedback and looking forward to having you once again in our gorgeous country.

Best,
Abdel

8 day trip around Morocco
Morocco | Jun 26 - Jul 3, 2022

Kelly
Kelly K.
Kensington, NY | Reviewed on Jul 21, 2022

We really enjoyed our 8 day trip around Morocco! It was extremely helpful to have Abdellah plan our itinerary. He listened to our priorities and made adjustments when we asked him to. I also appreciated that he helped us make some last minute restaurant reservations once we were already on the trip. We also really liked our drive, Soufian, who was really friendly and punctual throughout the trip. All of the guides in each location were knowledgable and made exploring more interesting. ... read more

We really enjoyed our 8 day trip around Morocco! It was extremely helpful to have Abdellah plan our itinerary. He listened to our priorities and made adjustments when we asked him to. I also appreciated that he helped us make some last minute restaurant reservations once we were already on the trip. We also really liked our drive, Soufian, who was really friendly and punctual throughout the trip. All of the guides in each location were knowledgable and made exploring more interesting. We didn't really think we needed a guide for the day hikes, but it actually made the experience much more interesting as we learned a lot about the local villages (we also would have likely gotten lost without them!). Out favorite part of the trip was hiking in the Atlas Mountains!

Hotel Reviews
Dar Jasmine
Chefchaouen

This hotel is absolutely stunning, with boutique style rooms and an amazing view over Chefchaouen. The only thing to consider is that there are a LOT of steps to get up to the hotel and it's pretty exhausting. As a younger couple it was totally with it for the view (plus a hotel staff member carried our luggage), but if you have any issues with steps, it would be a challenge.

Authenticity & Character
Really nice design - a good mix of traditional decor with modern finishes
Location
The view was spectacular, but the steps were a challenge!
Staff
Everyone was really nice
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Maison Bleue And Spa
Fes

This riad is really great, with totally extravagant decor! The courtyard and restaurant are also both lovely. The only down side was that they only offered two menu items for dinner, which was disappointing as they have a full menu posted online. The food was tasty though!

Authenticity & Character
Lots of authentic decor
Location
Right in the medina, but a quick walk to the car. Cool views over the city wall.
Staff
We really liked the front desk staff - they were really friendly and gave us a tour of the hotel
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ryad Dyor
Marrakech

I adored this riad. It is in a great location in the medina, but feels totally tranquil once you are inside the walls. It is a bit of a walk to the car drop off, but that's part of the fun (and they will carry your bags for you). The rooms were really stunning with clean, earthy style. The rooftop restaurant is gorgeous. We had a private dinner on the roof and they cooked one of the best meals we had on the trip (we opted for a bunch of vegetarian small plates, which were so good and a nice variery from other food we had been served on the trip).

Authenticity & Character
Perfect blend of modern, earthy and moroccan
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tizi N'Ouirgane
Ouirgane

We generally really enjoyed this property, thought there were a few things that could have been improved. On the good side, it' a stunning location with a lovely pool. The staff was so kind and cooked us a delicious meal (though we only had one option of tagine, which luckily was good). We were the only ones staying there, which was a little odd, but we got a lot of attention from the staff which was nice! We felt the room could have had better amenities - the shower flooded and there weren't any bath products supplied. For a lovely hotel, those small details were a bit of a disappointment. All and all it was nice though!

Authenticity & Character
Really cool design on the exterior and lobby, but the rooms didn't have a lot of decor
Location
Very remote, but with gorgeous views of an olive orchard and with a lovely pool
Staff
Really kind and treated us very well
Cleanliness & Comfort
Generally we felt the rooms could have been more comfortable and with better bathroom amenities
Inara Desert Camp
Marrakech

The Desert Camp is a really interesting experience. We really enjoyed the glamping tent and were happy to have a private bathroom and A/C. The staff were very kind and they did a traditional music performance at the end of the night, which was fun. The food was also good, though only one dish was offered. Unfortunately the tranquillity of the desert was ruined by a neighboring camp (also owned by Inara), which was hosting a loud dance party until at least 4am. There was also a noisy group playing music in the main area of our own camp until late. I wish there was an expectation of peace and quiet after midnight or so, especially since the whole vibe is very tranquil during the day.

Authenticity & Character
Gorgeous property, great pool
Location
The desert is lovely, but it would have been nice to be further from the party camp...
Staff
Very attentive and kind
Cleanliness & Comfort
It was perfectly clean, but the club music was a real down side to a good night's sleep.
Activity Reviews
Transfer to Marrakech
Morocco

This is a long drive... but it was necessary!

Guided Tour of Marrakesh - Historic Monuments and Majorelle Gardens
Marrakesh

We enjoyed this tour and there was a lot to see! It was nice to be in a private tour (we saw other group tours which looked way less fun). We modified the day a bit to spend less time in the Souks, since it was similar to what we saw earlier in Fes. We really enjoyed the tour of the palace and Madrasa.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Majorelle Gardens Guided Visit
Marrakesh

The gardens were nice, but we did a self tour (the guide had us explore on our own, which was fine!)

Transfer to Imlil
Morocco

We loved this hike and our guide was great. We did get lead into a local rug shop, which was lovely, but as always made us feel some pressure to buy something. We didn't anticipate needing a guide for a hike, but it was really nice to have a local's knowledge of the villages we walked through.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer to Fes, Roman Ruins of Volubilis & Meknes
Morocco

We enjoyed the Roman ruins - the tour was very in depth! We didn't see much in Meknes as much of the town was under construction.

Quality of Experience
The guide was great
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Fes

We really liked our guide and enjoyed seeing the Medina. The only down side was the pressure to purchase items from the artisans who gave demonstrations. It's easy to feel a bit trapped after they spend a lot of time showing you their work.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer to Agafay Desert via Ourika Valley & Desert Camel Riding
Morocco

We really enjoyed our hike this day - it was quite different then the hike the day before. The one was a lot steeper, but also really scenic. We also loved having lunch by the river.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Aug 01, 2022

Hey Kelly,

We are so thankful to have such an awesome review.

It was an exceptional pleasure planning this trip with you; knowing that you have enjoyed every detail of this journey and that we were part of creating such memorable moments for you means the world to us! Such reviews are what keep us in progress and push us to offer more to our precious travelers. Our company always seeks to satisfy our guests' needs and make them enjoy their journeys to the fullest. All the staff will be... read more

Hey Kelly,

We are so thankful to have such an awesome review.

It was an exceptional pleasure planning this trip with you; knowing that you have enjoyed every detail of this journey and that we were part of creating such memorable moments for you means the world to us! Such reviews are what keep us in progress and push us to offer more to our precious travelers. Our company always seeks to satisfy our guests' needs and make them enjoy their journeys to the fullest. All the staff will be thrilled to hear that you had a great experience and everything went as planned.

Looking forward to guesting you again.

Best,
Abdel

Wonderful Morocco
Morocco | Jun 27 - Jul 5, 2022

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DeAnna D.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jul 19, 2022

It is hard to put into words how wonderful our trip was. We really feel a special connection to Morocco after this trip and cannot wait to return. We felt very safe and well cared for during the entire trip - even when an incident outside of anyone's control happened, so many people sprang into action to ensure that we were cared for - we truly could not have asked for more. If you are considering visiting Morocco, you should. You will not regret it!! read more

It is hard to put into words how wonderful our trip was. We really feel a special connection to Morocco after this trip and cannot wait to return. We felt very safe and well cared for during the entire trip - even when an incident outside of anyone's control happened, so many people sprang into action to ensure that we were cared for - we truly could not have asked for more. If you are considering visiting Morocco, you should. You will not regret it!!

Hotel Reviews
Riad Madu
Merzouga

Truly a refuge in the dessert. Lovely, dreamy layout, yummy food, beautiful views of the dessert. Wish we had a bit more time here.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Maison Bleue And Spa
Fes

Stunning hotel. Loved exploring all the gorgeous nooks and crannies. Its like a fun maze. Great breakfast and staff. Cannot recommend enough.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Maison Arabe Hotel
Marrakech

Beautiful, fine hotel, The art in this place is amazing! Perfectly located. Great pool for when Marrakech gets too hot.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Desert Luxury Camp
Merzouga

Very cool experience. We visited in the dead of summer so it was really hot. But the staff is wonderful, and took incredible care of us, especially while we posted up in the pool. If you can, stay in the domes! AC only goes on at night, so time your arrival accordingly!

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Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Fes

Our tour knew everyone and everything. Fes is such a cool place to explore, and a tour guide is absolutely necessary with these winding streets and alleys.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Cooking Class in Fes
Fes

Our guides were just wonderful. The cooking was really fun, and the results delicious. But the star was the location. Truly the most beautiful Riad we visited on our stay in Morocco.

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Transport
4WD Dunes Tour & Tea with Nomads
Merzouga

Do the ATV tour - it will be hot but you will not regret it!

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Transport
Transfer to Marrakech via Dades Valley, Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou
Morocco

Do the horseback riding through the streets of town. One of the coolest experiences of our trip - it felt like we were back in the 11th century. This was the best place we ate Cous Cous as well.

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Transport
Majorelle Gardens Guided Visit
Marrakesh

Very beautiful, peaceful, and cool (temp) when visiting in the morning.

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Transport
Guided Tour of Marrakesh - Historic Monuments and Majorelle Gardens
Marrakesh

Hanan was very sweet and knowledgeable. Took us to some very beautiful sights, including an incredible palace within the city.

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Private Food Tour of Marrakesh
Marrakesh

Do this. The food here was better than the fancy restaurants we visited separately. Hanan, again, was very sweet and knowledgeable about where to eat.

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Food
Tangina!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Aug 01, 2022

Hi DeAnne,

Thank you so much for devoting some time to leave us such a great review.

It really means a lot to us that you had a great experience with our company, and we made you feel welcome in our beautiful country. It fills us with pride when we get such compliments from our guests and know that they are satisfied with the service we provide. All the members of our team will be happy to read your kind words :)

Looking forward to serving you again in our Moroccan Kingdom.

Best,
Abdel

We had a wonderful time in Morocco.
Morocco | Jun 26 - Jul 5, 2022

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Melanie O.
San Rafael, CA | Reviewed on Jul 06, 2022

We had a wonderful time in Morocco.
Everything was well planned, the riads beautiful, and
Nourredine our driver was amazing. Abdel from original travel was very responsive and adapted the schedule when we had specific requests. Our group of 3 were all very happy and would book with original travel again any time!!! read more

We had a wonderful time in Morocco.
Everything was well planned, the riads beautiful, and
Nourredine our driver was amazing. Abdel from original travel was very responsive and adapted the schedule when we had specific requests. Our group of 3 were all very happy and would book with original travel again any time!!!

Hotel Reviews
Inara Desert Camp
Marrakech

Really special experience well worth the extra night!

Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouene

Very nice riad well located in the center of town with very friendly hosts!

Riad Chbanate
Essaouira

Very nice and lively place with nice breakfast and very friendly hosts.

Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Jul 11, 2022

Salam Aleikum Melanie,

Thank you for devoting some time to write this amazing review!

We are really glad to hear that you had an amazing experience with Original Travels and that you were satisfied with our services. Our entire team is committed to providing high-quality services for our guests and making their trips unforgettable, and i will make sure everyone from the team reads this review and thank them for the great work they have done so far!

Thank you again and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Maa Salama,
Abdel
Original Travels

The best trip ever!
Morocco | Jun 16 - Jun 30, 2022

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celeste r.
Fair Oaks, CA | Reviewed on Jun 28, 2022

The best trip ever! Great planning, communication, accomodations and experiences. And of course, the best driver, Tarik!
Highly recommend! read more

The best trip ever! Great planning, communication, accomodations and experiences. And of course, the best driver, Tarik!
Highly recommend!

Hotel Reviews
Riad Passali
Marrakech

Perfect for our family with young kids. Easy walk to major sites. Pool for littles.

Tips for future travelers

Cash is always preferred. In fact many places do not take credit cards.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

Amazing experience! Highly recommend the staff and the tents are amazing.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dar Rihana Dades
Douar Ait Ouffi

Absolutely my favorite hotel in the entire trip. Cute rooms. Ours has a balcony. The view was spectacular. The food was delicious and the staff so friendly.

Tips for future travelers

Bring cash...no credit cards.

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Riad Ghita
Fes

Very nice location, authentic space, delicious breakfast.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Casa Hassan
Chefchaoeun

Great location!!! Beautiful rooms, private. One of my favorite hotels on the trip.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Odyssee Center Hotel
Casablanca

It was in a quiet part of town, that was nice.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Quieta Essaouira
Essaouira

Wonderful place to relax and enjoy Essaouira. It is a bit of a walk to the Medina.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Marrakech to Boumalne Dades via Ait Benhaddou & Ouarzazate
Morocco

Our guided walk and lunch with a local family was wonderful.

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Transport
Hike through Berber Villages & Lunch with Local Family
Morocco

Highly recommend you do this!!

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Food
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Carpet Weaving With Berber Women
Morocco

This wasn't at all what I expected. It was just a carpet sale. Still fun, but we didn't meet any women or weave any carpet.

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Boumalne Dades to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Tinerhir & Rissani
Morocco

Don't miss!

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Fes

Fun, fun, fun!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Kids' Exploration of Fes with Donkeys
Fes

Wonderful experience and the donkey owner was super kind and friendly.

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Transport
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2022

Hi Celeste,

Thank you so much for sharing this 5-Stars review with us, we really appreciated it, as we love hearing from our customers and we’re always looking for ways to improve our services.
It sounds like you enjoyed your journey with our driver Tarik, we are so happy to hear that. and we were up to par with your expectations.
We take pride in the quality of our team and hope that we can continue delivering great experiences for our guests in our great country.

Best.
Abdel.

Amazing and memorable adventure for new parents and 6 month old
Morocco | Jun 3 - Jun 14, 2022

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Fatima J.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jun 23, 2022

We had an amazing time in Morocco. My husband and I travelled with our 6 month old for 12 days. Throughout the trip planning Abdellah was very accommodating and gave us a wealth of events, activities, and recommendations to create an amazing itinerary. Abdellah was also taking care of my brother who was traveling on overlapping dates to Morocco. He made sure to maximize the overlap of our itinerary with that of my brother's to make both of our trips memorable.
We were well taken care of from... read more

We had an amazing time in Morocco. My husband and I travelled with our 6 month old for 12 days. Throughout the trip planning Abdellah was very accommodating and gave us a wealth of events, activities, and recommendations to create an amazing itinerary. Abdellah was also taking care of my brother who was traveling on overlapping dates to Morocco. He made sure to maximize the overlap of our itinerary with that of my brother's to make both of our trips memorable.
We were well taken care of from the start till the very end of the trip. Our guide Karim was terrific. He was knowledgeable about landmarks, local customs, and the historically significant sites which made the adventures even more enjoyable. He was remarkably patient with us while we attended to our young one. Karim always accommodated our requests to change our daily plans. There was absolutely zero pressure to stick to a plan and we always comfortably moved at our own cadence which made the traveling effortless.
Unfortunately, due to my brother's flight delay our itineraries no longer overlapped. However, at our request Abdellah gracefully changed a significant part of our itinerary during the trip. Within the span of an evening he rebooked hotels in the different cities, rescheduled activities, and events to overlap our itinerary with my brothers itinerary. We were beyond grateful with how well he took care of us!
We are absolutely looking forward to our next adventure in Morocco and can't recommend our local specialist Abdellah and our guide Karim enough!

Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Jun 24, 2022

Hi Fatima,

Thank you for giving us a perfect rating and for recommending our company to other travelers.

We are thrilled that you had an amazing time in the magic kingdom of Morocco and found our service to be remarkable, accommodating and friendly. Our entire staff enjoyed catering to your needs as much as you enjoyed your stay. It really makes our day to hear such valuable feedback from you and learn that your journey was a memorable one with your driver Karim. At Original Travels, we... read more

Hi Fatima,

Thank you for giving us a perfect rating and for recommending our company to other travelers.

We are thrilled that you had an amazing time in the magic kingdom of Morocco and found our service to be remarkable, accommodating and friendly. Our entire staff enjoyed catering to your needs as much as you enjoyed your stay. It really makes our day to hear such valuable feedback from you and learn that your journey was a memorable one with your driver Karim. At Original Travels, we always work hard to craft great trips for our guests and make them fell home as members of family, not as strangers or outsiders. We were more than excited to serve you and your brother and we are really unfortunate that your trip didn't overlap with your brother's even if we did our best to do so.

Our entire team would be happy to welcome you and your brother back to Morocco and hope your next visit to be scheduled on overlapping dates.

Wish you safe travels always!!

Best,
Abdel

Our Tour of Morroco
Morocco | May 23 - May 30, 2022

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Jihad S.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 20, 2022

We had a great tour of Morroco! Our tour was 7 days from Marrakech to Casablanca with stays in Ourzazate, Desert, Fes and beautiful Chefchaouen. Abdellah was very responsive and accommodated all our requests. Our driver, Samir, was very nice and was always sharing tips and pointing points of interest, restaurants, and other places that we inquired about. He was always on time and was never irritated We had planning if one of us was late. When we raised a concern to Abdellah and team related... read more

We had a great tour of Morroco! Our tour was 7 days from Marrakech to Casablanca with stays in Ourzazate, Desert, Fes and beautiful Chefchaouen. Abdellah was very responsive and accommodated all our requests. Our driver, Samir, was very nice and was always sharing tips and pointing points of interest, restaurants, and other places that we inquired about. He was always on time and was never irritated We had planning if one of us was late. When we raised a concern to Abdellah and team related to one of our stays they resolved it immediately by moving us to a great Riad that we really loved. All in all excellent service and we highly recommend planning your Morroco tour with Abdellah.

Hotel Reviews
Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouene

This Riad is absolutely lovely!! We stayed one night there but I really wish we had planned to stay there more than one night. The rooms and the lobby are beautiful and the terrace was spacious and multi level with panoramic view of the town. The breakfast was delicious. Highly recommend and we'll definitely stay there if we visit Chefchaouen again.

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Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

This camp is eco friendly, the food was delicious, the tents were spacious and well fitted. The best we part was the Camel Ride experience in the desert. It felt like an out of this world experience. What we loved most about Tiziri Luxury Camp was the staff who were so much fun and had excellent service!

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Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Jun 21, 2022

Hi Jihad,

We are so thankful for your awesome review which is highly appreciated.

It's our pleasure to learn that you have enjoyed your journey with Original Travels to the fullest, that really makes our day!!! Our staff always do their best to provide the best possible service to our guests and live up to their expectations, and we are glad that this commitment was reflected in your visit. I will pass on your kind words to the team to make them know that their hard work is rewarded.

Thanks again for your review and looking forward to having you once again in Morocco.

Best,
Abdel

My husband and I had an amazing adventure thr...
Morocco | May 8 - May 15, 2022

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asma m.
Phoenix, AZ | Reviewed on Jun 19, 2022

My husband and I had an amazing adventure through Morocco with our driver Karim for a bulk of our trip (consider yourself lucky if you get him, he's incredibly knowledgeable and so familiar with the region!) We also had Hanan guiding us in Marrakesh for local visits and sightseeing in the area (reach out to her in you're looking for a great experience in Marrakesh complete with local color and a knowledgeable guide to all the local attractions).
Our trip was 8 days beginning in Casablanca... read more

My husband and I had an amazing adventure through Morocco with our driver Karim for a bulk of our trip (consider yourself lucky if you get him, he's incredibly knowledgeable and so familiar with the region!) We also had Hanan guiding us in Marrakesh for local visits and sightseeing in the area (reach out to her in you're looking for a great experience in Marrakesh complete with local color and a knowledgeable guide to all the local attractions).
Our trip was 8 days beginning in Casablanca and ending in Marrakesh with amazing sights and experiences along the way. Using kimkim was so amazing and made our trip hassle-free as we didn't have to research local hotels or search for activities, as plenty of great activities were scheduled and suggested for the journey. We certainly plan to use this service for our next adventure!

Hotel Reviews
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

The Tiziri Luxary camp is amazing!! It truly exceeds all expectations. It's a fully sustainable camp with an amazing team, incredible food, and a great atmosphere.

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Staff
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Hotel Dar Mounir
Chefchaouen

This hotel sits in a beautiful location, with an incredibly helpful staff. Very comfortable and authentic, awesome nearby food

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Staff
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Riad Ghita
Fes

This Riad is truly beautiful!! An amazing staff. Breakfast is incredibly delicious, clean and fantastic location

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Dar Rihana Dades
Douar Ait Ouffi

This hotel was so comfortable and pretty! The balcony area is stunning, the food is great and the staff is incredibly helpful - the young man at the front desk was incredibly helpful and a great guide to local suggestions

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Riad Passali
Marrakech
Activity Reviews
Off-the-Beaten-Path Casablanca for Early Arrivers
Casablanca
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Transfer to Fes, Roman Ruins of Volubilis & Meknes
Morocco
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Fes
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer to Merzouga, Bedouin Experience & Camel Rides
Morocco

We rode with Hamid! He was wonderful and we had an amazing ride. We were able to catch sunset in the Sahara, the view of a lifetime!

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Food
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Majorelle Gardens Guided Visit
Marrakesh
Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorge
Morocco
Transfer to Marrakech via Dades Valley, Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou
Morocco
Guided Tour of Marrakesh - Historic Monuments and Majorelle Gardens
Marrakesh
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Jun 21, 2022

Hi Asma,

Thank you so much for devoting some time to leave us such a positive feedback.

It really means a lot to us that you had a great experience with our company, and we made you feel welcome in our gorgeous country. Morocco is one of the most hospitable countries in the entire world and it always opens Its doors to guests like you to enjoy its beauty and have memorable moments. It fills us with pride when we get such compliments from our guests and know that they are satisfied with... read more

Hi Asma,

Thank you so much for devoting some time to leave us such a positive feedback.

It really means a lot to us that you had a great experience with our company, and we made you feel welcome in our gorgeous country. Morocco is one of the most hospitable countries in the entire world and it always opens Its doors to guests like you to enjoy its beauty and have memorable moments. It fills us with pride when we get such compliments from our guests and know that they are satisfied with the service we provide. All the members of our team will be happy to read your kind words especially your driver Karim.

Looking forward to serving you again in our Moroccan Kingdom.

Best,
Abdel

Beautiful vast country with varied topography that can take you from old madinas to desert to high mountains and Forrest’s and beaches.
Morocco | May 17 - May 25, 2022

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Rima T.
Tampa, FL | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2022

What I learned on this trip is that prices for the trip could vary depending on the local specialist you end up getting through Kim Kim. A friend of mine decided to visit Morocco the same time I was going. So she reached out to Kim Kim, got a different local specialist ended up with the same itinerary, same selected hotels, her stay was even slightly longer by two days as she also visited Casablanca and her cost was lower than mine. She also got superior accommodation than we did in terms... read more

What I learned on this trip is that prices for the trip could vary depending on the local specialist you end up getting through Kim Kim. A friend of mine decided to visit Morocco the same time I was going. So she reached out to Kim Kim, got a different local specialist ended up with the same itinerary, same selected hotels, her stay was even slightly longer by two days as she also visited Casablanca and her cost was lower than mine. She also got superior accommodation than we did in terms of rooms she was provided at the different hotels/riads that we stayed at. The following is my attempt to provide the readers with things we have learned that may help them in planning their trip a little bit better by learning from what we experienced.

Marrakesh: stayed at Palais Sebban. Beautiful Riad and highly recommend it. Just be aware that most rooms require going up some steps but staff were attentive to bringing up the luggage for us as it would have been challenging on our own. However, when it came to our tour guide assigned to us in Marrakesh he appeared not to know or be interested in sharing anything about the history of the country. The tour basically consisted of having our driver bring us to the majorelle garden, the madraseh and then the rest of the time walking through the market and peeking at bakeries and sampling local food. The main site that people visit in Morocco the Bahia palace he did not take us to and told us we can go there on our own and told us we can go there around 5pm as it takes one hour to tour until it closes at 6. Well we went there at 5 and apparently it closes every day at 4! How can a tour guide not know that? So we missed seeing one of the main sites in Marrakesh as we were leaving in the morning the next day.

when we complained to Abdel and Said, they were very apologetic. They booked dinner for us that night In Marrakesh as an apology. Said also wanted to upgrade our accommodation at our next stop but I wish he did not. The hotel he moved us to la perle du dades in Boumalne was run down. It it a beautiful property but must has gone through disrepair during covid. Our room had small ants on the bathroom counter. The other room we had for our kids the air conditioner did not work. The chaise lounges around the pool must has seen better days. I have to admit when I told our driver Ilyas that we did not like the Riad and wanted to go to our originally booked accommodation in this area he immediately complied with our request.

Boumalne Dades via Ait Benhaddou and ouarzazate: this was listed as a 6.5 hour drive from Marrakesh but please be prepared that does not include stops. So the trip really took us closer to 8.5 hours. We stopped at the Ouarzazate to tour the movie studio which was pretty lame. Not worth the time or money spent. The studio tour provided by a local guide was lame. As mentioned earlier this is the stop that we had the unfortunate experience of changing our original hotel to la perle du dades. However, the hotel that we originally had booked and ended up staying at was hotel xaluca dades. Very nice hotel. We highly recommend it. Beautiful views from the pool area and beautiful pool.

Merzouga and orient desert camp: this is another 4.5-5 hour drive to get to our meeting point to the people who run the desert camp. This was the highlight of our trip. Our guide got us mounted on our camels and led us through beautiful dunes to the camp which is about 1-1.5 hours. Then you dismount and wait on the dunes to watch the sun set. Absolutely beautiful!

Merzouga to Fez drive and stay at Riad Salam Fez: this apparently is the longest drive. It said on the schedule as 7.5 hour drive but keep in mind that does not include stops along the way. So we asked our driver to limit the stops so we skipped viewing the smaller of the two gorges we were supposed to see. It took us about 8.5 hours to get to fez. Riad salam fez was beautiful. We just rested that night. Next morning we were met by a guide who took us to a pottery ceramic shop for a demonstration as fez has the best clay for pottery. Then took us to the tannery and carpet place.

Chefchaouen and Lina read and spa: this was another 4.5 hour drive with no stops. But we stopped at the Roman ruins of Volubilis so it took a bit longer than that. The ruins were interesting to see. You pick up a local guide at the entrance for about 150-200 dirham ($20) for a 45 minute walk through the ruins. Recommend doing that otherwise you would not know what you are looking at. Chefshaoun is absolutely beautiful with its blue bldg. colors. Hiked up to the Spanish mosque for the sunset which I highly recommend. We did not have a tour guide scheduled here although our friends who used a different Kimkim local specialist had a tour guide assigned to them who took them through the town in the morning and gave them a bit of history and background. So we did not get that. It just reflects the some variations in the local specialists way of doing things.

Last stop was Algiers which was a 2.5 hour drive. We stayed at hotel farah which is a nice modern hotel that we just needed to decompress from the trip and did nothing but lay by the pool and enjoy the view. Our driver took us to the Hercules cave and the point where the Mediterranean meats the Atlantic. Very nice.

As you can see from the long review this was way too much packed into a 9 day emtrip. My advise is don’t do this break neck trip at the pace we did. If I was to cut something out I would cut boumalne dades and maybe Tangier and extend stays at Marrakesh and fez so to unwind from the long drives.

Last but not least our driver Ilyas was the best part of our trip. He was very accommodating and professional and dealt with the hiccups as best as he could.

Hotel Reviews
Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouene

Just be prepared for Lots of stairs. Saw few elderly people struggle with the stairs

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Palais Sebban
Marrakech

Beautiful and clean Riad with friendly staff and good breakfast

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Hotel Xaluca Dades
Boumalne
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Orient Desert Camp
Merzouga

The tents are beautiful but be prepared they could be hot as there is no air conditioning or fans in the room

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Farah Tanger
Tangier

Modern hotel with beautiful pool overlooking the water

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Away from everything else so we ended up just staying at the hotel
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Riad Salam Fes
Fes

Beautiful hotel and rooms but our room had some odor to it and that is why only 4 stars. Our kids room was fine so if I could I would have given this Riad 4.5 stars. Everything else was excellent

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Activity Reviews
Transfer from Merzouga to Fes via Ziz Valley, Midelt and the Middle Atlas
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Fes to Chefchaouen via Meknes, Moulay Idriss & Volubilis
Morocco

Amazing scenaryt

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Guided Tour of Marrakesh - Historic Monuments and Majorelle Gardens
Marrakesh

Our guide did not take us to the main site Bahia palace and did not seem to be knowledgeable in history

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Marrakech to Boumalne Dades via Ait Benhaddou & Ouarzazate
Morocco

Very long drive

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
There was no guide provided so some of the climbs we did going to the sites we were accosted by locals who wanted to guide us in sketchy way
Transport
Boumalne Dades to Merzouga via Erfoud, Rissani & Sunset Camel Ride
Morocco
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Fes
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Transport
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2022

Hi Rima,

Thank you very much for making time to provide us with your feedback. It's really important as it helps us to enhance our guests' experience.

We’re really sorry for the inconveniences you have experienced. We will check with the hotels you have mentioned and know the reason behind these issues and make sure to avoid any similar situations in the future.

Your local guide in Marrakech is professional and has considerable experience accompanying group tours in Marrakech. It’s... read more

Hi Rima,

Thank you very much for making time to provide us with your feedback. It's really important as it helps us to enhance our guests' experience.

We’re really sorry for the inconveniences you have experienced. We will check with the hotels you have mentioned and know the reason behind these issues and make sure to avoid any similar situations in the future.

Your local guide in Marrakech is professional and has considerable experience accompanying group tours in Marrakech. It’s really strange of him that he didn't guide you to visit the Bahia Palace in the red city. I have contacted him and he promised that such a situation wouldn't take place again.

Concerning your drives, we always provide our guests with comfortable transportation to make their trip restful and safe. As you may know, the distances between the destinations you had in your trip are a little bit long as it covered many different regions of our vast country, and we have provided you with the drive distances before your journey has started to make sure you are aware of the routes and distances.

To answer to your note regarding our pricing, kindly note that each company and local specialist have their own way of dealing with their guests and price offers. Here at Original Travels we always give the best value for money for our guests' trips and we believe our prices are fair as you can see from our guests reviews, the majority of our travelers agree and we haven't received any complaints about the prices at all. We certainly value your comments, but we also believe in the value of the service we provided you, we have invested a lot of time in your trip planning and it took us around 4 months to plan your trip, answer your questions, and make the adjustments you have requested any time, efficiently, and quickly. So, we hope you appreciate the value of our service in terms of organizing all the reservations and transportation, providing 24/7 on-the-ground support, and, most importantly, focusing rigorously to provide you with a great overall experience.

Thank you again for your comments and apologises for any inconveniences.

Best,
Abdel

Amazing experience in every respect
Morocco | May 17 - May 28, 2022

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Peter C.
Australia | Reviewed on May 29, 2022

Amazing experience, and something we'd never be able to coordinate ourselves without the Kim Kim team's local knowledge and detailed planning.

Our driver, Tarik, was brilliant. He adjusted the itinerary on the fly, helped us find the best coffee (critical!) every morning, even played with our kids and kept them entertained when they needed a break from tours and experiences.

Morocco isn't an easy place to travel around yourself (especially with three kids under 10) so Kim Kim was... read more

Amazing experience, and something we'd never be able to coordinate ourselves without the Kim Kim team's local knowledge and detailed planning.

Our driver, Tarik, was brilliant. He adjusted the itinerary on the fly, helped us find the best coffee (critical!) every morning, even played with our kids and kept them entertained when they needed a break from tours and experiences.

Morocco isn't an easy place to travel around yourself (especially with three kids under 10) so Kim Kim was perfect to take the research and detailed planning out of it, and let us just relax and know we were doing exactly what we should be doing.

Thanks Abdel, Tarik and team!

Hotel Reviews
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

Where to start! The camp is like something out of a magazine, but what make it even more special is the team. We were treated like family, looked after at every turn and even when a sand storm hit and the tents were being battered, we were still served a four course meal which was delicious. A must-do in Morocco!

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Riad Ghita
Fes

Beautiful Riad, and the food was delicious. Perfect spot, close to the heart of the medina.

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Kasbah Titrit
Ait Ben Haddou

Amazing spot! A hidden oasis.

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Riad Villa Midelt
Midelt

Rooms were basic but spacious and comfortable. Pool was a hidden gem! Also food and beers / wines hit the spot after so much travel!

Riad Passali
Marrakech

Beautiful riad, great location. Very helpful and friendly staff. Rooms were big, air conditioning a bonus.

Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on May 30, 2022

Hi Peter,

We are so thankful to have such an awesome review.

It was an exceptional pleasure meeting you and planning this trip with you; knowing that you have enjoyed every detail of this journey and that we were part of creating such memorable moments for you means the world to us! Such reviews are what keeps us on progress and pushes us to offer more to our precious travelers. Our company always seeks to satisfy our guests' needs and make them enjoy their journeys to the fullest. All... read more

Hi Peter,

We are so thankful to have such an awesome review.

It was an exceptional pleasure meeting you and planning this trip with you; knowing that you have enjoyed every detail of this journey and that we were part of creating such memorable moments for you means the world to us! Such reviews are what keeps us on progress and pushes us to offer more to our precious travelers. Our company always seeks to satisfy our guests' needs and make them enjoy their journeys to the fullest. All the staff will be thrilled to hear that you had a great experience and everything went as planned.

Looking forward to guesting you again in our gorgeous country.

Best,
Abdel

Fun in Morocco
Morocco | May 9 - May 16, 2022

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Eliza W.
Wheat Ridge, CO | Reviewed on May 25, 2022

The Kimkim team made our trip to Morocco seamless and so FUN. All our questions were answered patiently and informatively by Abdel and Said, and we had lots of questions! They honored our reservation for 2 years while Covid closed Morocco's borders. Our driver Ilias picked us up at the airport and continued to take care of us with a smile. He is a very good driver and escorted us with ease, laughter, joy and grace throughout our journey. Hennan gave us a wonderful tour through the Medina,... read more

The Kimkim team made our trip to Morocco seamless and so FUN. All our questions were answered patiently and informatively by Abdel and Said, and we had lots of questions! They honored our reservation for 2 years while Covid closed Morocco's borders. Our driver Ilias picked us up at the airport and continued to take care of us with a smile. He is a very good driver and escorted us with ease, laughter, joy and grace throughout our journey. Hennan gave us a wonderful tour through the Medina, gardens, and Bahia Palace. She was so kind and knowledgable and also very patient as we took extra time everywhere taking pictures and really soaking in the sites. Mohamed is an infectiously joyful and spiritual man who had us laughing and enjoying our hike through the George. Lunch with his family was very sweet as we ate delicious tagging and shared photos of our american home towns. Once in the desert, Hmad gave us a ride to a nomad family so we could learn about this kind of life. Hmad grew up with his nomadic, very wise grandmother and learned to revere nature and the rhythm of the desert.I loved talking philosophy with him. He runs the Tiziri Luxury Eco Camp where we stayed for one night. A magical sunset and full moon camel ride brought us to warm, inviting tents with very cosy, comfortable beds. the camp makes minimal impact as it recycles the water and uses solar energy. Hmad and the crew are amazing musicians and after a gourmet and surprising dinner, we enjoyed the drums and tunes floating through the desert air. Thank you Kimkim for understanding my familys interests and creating the perfect trip for us!

Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on May 26, 2022

Hi Eliza,

It was a great pleasure serving you and your family. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and give us a five star review.

We are glad you had a wonderful experience exploring the stunning beauty of Morocco and immersing yourself in its inspirational cultures. It’s something we’ve worked hard on and we’re pleased our efforts resonated with you. Your positive comments make our day and push us to keep providing exceptional services to our guests and host... read more

Hi Eliza,

It was a great pleasure serving you and your family. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and give us a five star review.

We are glad you had a wonderful experience exploring the stunning beauty of Morocco and immersing yourself in its inspirational cultures. It’s something we’ve worked hard on and we’re pleased our efforts resonated with you. Your positive comments make our day and push us to keep providing exceptional services to our guests and host them warmly in our gorgeous country.

Thank you again and Looking forward to welcoming you back in Morocco.

Best,
Abdel

An incredibly intimate and special tour of Mo...
Morocco | May 16 - May 22, 2022

Jeanice
Jeanice S.
San Rafael, CA | Reviewed on May 23, 2022

An incredibly intimate and special tour of Morocco that took us into small towns and to the shared tables of several local families. We selected luxury level and requested stylish hotels and jammed packed days. Each guide, our driver for the week, and everyone in between were top notch. So grateful to have discovered KimKim who connected me to Abdullah in Morocco!

Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on May 23, 2022

Hi Jeanice

Thank you for devoting some time to write about your recent journey with us.

We really delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our company and you were satisfied with our work. Our entire team is committed to providing high-quality services for our guests and making their trips unforgettable. I'll make sure to share your awesome review with my colleagues to ensure we continue to improve on delivering exceptional services.

Thank you again and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Best,
Abdel

Amazing family adventure in Morocco
Morocco | Apr 16 - Apr 22, 2022

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Jason S.
Nashua, NH | Reviewed on May 21, 2022

Our family of 5 took the A Taste of Morocco: Northern cities, desert experience, Atlas Mountains & Marrakech. What an unforgettable trip! Morocco was a perfect destination, reasonable flight time from the east coast, exotic yet approachable, and safe - we felt at ease with our kids (6, 9 and 12).

Our driver Ilyas was a big part of the success of the trip - so friendly and personable, great with our kids, and always made sure we were set at the hotel/restaurant/tour. There were a couple... read more

Our family of 5 took the A Taste of Morocco: Northern cities, desert experience, Atlas Mountains & Marrakech. What an unforgettable trip! Morocco was a perfect destination, reasonable flight time from the east coast, exotic yet approachable, and safe - we felt at ease with our kids (6, 9 and 12).

Our driver Ilyas was a big part of the success of the trip - so friendly and personable, great with our kids, and always made sure we were set at the hotel/restaurant/tour. There were a couple of long driving days to get to the Sahara and back, he was unflappable, even when the kids got raucous in the back.

Our kids were looking forward to our time in the Sahara, and it didn't disappoint. The camel ride at sunset, glamping in "tents", berber music after dark around the campfire, sandboarding on the dunes, and dune bashing in the landcruiser. When we had a hot afternoon, the camp host arranged for us to cool off at a hotel pool in Merzouga!

Two of my favorite highlights were food related. The "Food Tour in Marrakech" - Hanan our local tour guide took our taste buds on an adventure through the market, sampling olives, berber pizza, pastries, fresh fruit juice... and even snails.
We also had a wonderful time in Fes at the "Dinner with a Local Family in Fes". Said and his wife emerged with dish after dish of food. The chicken tagine was probably the best tagine we had in Morocco. I only wish I knew how much food we were in for, I would have tried to save some more space early on for the later courses. While it was set up as a dinner they truly invited us into their home. There were a few generations present, and the youngest had fun playing with our kids even though they didn't share a common language.

The pre-trip organization from Abdellah went so smoothly. We booked the trip only about a month in advance, he was always quick to reply to any followup questions and requests, and the hotels they put us in were top notch.

I can't recommend highly enough the entire team at Original Travels.

Hotel Review
Riad Salam Fes
Fes

This Riad had so much character. Rooms were luxurious and comfortable. Stained glass windows in our room lit up the ceiling with color in the morning. A rooftop patio to watch the sunset over the medina.

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Private Food Tour of Marrakesh
Marrakesh
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on May 21, 2022

Hi Jason,

Thank you so much for sharing your travel experience you had with our company.

We really love to hear that the trip suited you perfectly and you enjoyed all the destinations and activities we designed for you with your beautiful family. The team at Original travels always endeavor to go above and beyond to ensure that our guests have memorable moments and experiences in our beautiful kingdom. Morocco is known for its hospitality and generosity and it always opens its doors to... read more

Hi Jason,

Thank you so much for sharing your travel experience you had with our company.

We really love to hear that the trip suited you perfectly and you enjoyed all the destinations and activities we designed for you with your beautiful family. The team at Original travels always endeavor to go above and beyond to ensure that our guests have memorable moments and experiences in our beautiful kingdom. Morocco is known for its hospitality and generosity and it always opens its doors to guests like you to explore its scenic beauty and embrace its cultures. Your driver Ilyas and all the members of our company will be more than thankful to hear such valuable feedback.

Looking forward to having you again in our gorgeous country.

Wonderful trip to Morocco! Oct 2021
Morocco | Oct 1 - Oct 10, 2021

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Kristina S.
Durham, NC | Reviewed on May 14, 2022

Thank you, Abdel, for organizing a trip of a lifetime! We are a well-traveled, adventurous couple seeking the perfect mix of culture and hiking. Abdel worked with us over email to arrange that perfect trip, which spanned 10 days and four locations - Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Essaouira, and Casablanca. The trip planning process couldn’t have been easier. Abdel was always very responsive and able to tailor the trip to exactly what we were looking for. Our wonderful driver, Mohamed, expertly... read more

Thank you, Abdel, for organizing a trip of a lifetime! We are a well-traveled, adventurous couple seeking the perfect mix of culture and hiking. Abdel worked with us over email to arrange that perfect trip, which spanned 10 days and four locations - Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Essaouira, and Casablanca. The trip planning process couldn’t have been easier. Abdel was always very responsive and able to tailor the trip to exactly what we were looking for. Our wonderful driver, Mohamed, expertly transported us from place to place and also served as an excellent DJ for the longer drives between cities. Our Marrakech tour guide, Hassan, was incredibly knowledgeable about the city and its history and went out of his way to make sure we hit all the highlights. He even stayed with us as we negotiated the purchase of some beautiful rugs for our home. During our hikes in the Atlas Mountains with our guide, Ismail, we stopped for lunch in local villages and experienced the beauty of the mountains at our own pace. Our driver and guides spoke English well, so we had no trouble communicating and felt very secure the whole time. The hotels were also absolutely lovely. We highly recommend Abdel for trips to Morocco and plan to use KimKim for future travels abroad.

Hotel Review
La Maison Arabe Hotel
Marrakech
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Private Tour of Marrakech, the "Red City"
Marrakesh

Hassan is the best! Extremely knowledgeable, flawless English, and also a really delightful person.

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Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on May 14, 2022

Hi Kristina,

Thank you for finding the time to share the details of your recent visit.

We are delighted to learn that you found our company to be remarkable and our guest service to be accommodating and friendly. Our team strives to provide a full-value experience for our valued guests, so happy to know that we have delivered this commitment to you. It sounds like you had such a fantastic trip because of the unparalleled services we provide to our guests.

We wish to serve you again in the future and design another great trip for you in our beautiful country.

Best,
Abdel

A GREAT family trip!
Morocco | Apr 29 - May 7, 2022

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Andrea S.
Senegal | Reviewed on May 12, 2022

We had such a wonderful trip! Abdellah and Said were our trip planners. They took into account the ages of our children (2, 9, 10) when helping us plan and were very willing to make change after change until we found it to be the right fit.

Ilyas was our driver and he was such a great fit for our family! He was professional, but fun, serious, but laid back. He was great with our kids and we really enjoyed traveling around with him. We were so thankful for his great English and his... read more

We had such a wonderful trip! Abdellah and Said were our trip planners. They took into account the ages of our children (2, 9, 10) when helping us plan and were very willing to make change after change until we found it to be the right fit.

Ilyas was our driver and he was such a great fit for our family! He was professional, but fun, serious, but laid back. He was great with our kids and we really enjoyed traveling around with him. We were so thankful for his great English and his knowledge about Morocco. He quickly became a friend!

Muhammed was our guide in Fes. He was very knowledgeable and we were grateful he agreed to work on Eid.

The trip to the Tiziri dessert camp was absolutely fantastic! The crew that we met upon arrival were so attentive to detail. It was a once in a lifetime experience!

Hamman was our guide in Marrakech. She was fantastic! We were pretty tired by this day and she was so accommodating. She was very sweet with our children and understanding when they weren't interested in doing or seeing things. She was extremely knowledgable and her English was great! The Food Tour was an incredible experience with her, as well. You could tell she really likes what she does and she is good at it!

All of the riads and hotels were wonderful! We especially loved Lina Riad in Chefchaoen. We wish we had a few more days there. It was a lovely town. The least liked hotel was the one in Boumalne Dades. The only reason being that all the meals were buffet style and they were one star meals compared to everywhere else we ate.

We have recommended this to so many friends already and we only hope that we can get back to Morocco again to enjoy your beautiful country.

Thank you!

Hotel Review
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

I can't say enough good things about this place! The attention to detail was fantastic! How is it possible in the middle of the desert that we had some of the best meals of our trip!? We had a private concert by their lovely crew and they even showed us how to sandboard the nearby dunes. I wish we had had more time here, hopefully we can go back someday!

Activity Review
Guided Tour of Marrakesh - Historic Monuments and Majorelle Gardens
Marrakesh

Hamman is a fantastic guide! She is great for families. So happy we were with her for our incredible tour!

Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on May 14, 2022

Hi Andrea,

Happy customers make us happy so this is fantastic to read!!

We are so thankful that you shared your experience with our service and gave us such a great review. Glad to hear that we designed a wonderful trip for you and have memorable moments in our beautiful country. We pride ourselves on the professional service we provide, and we will make sure to keep satisfying our guests to the fullest. Such valuable feedback helps us to continue improving on the aspects that matter most to our guests.

Thanks again and I hope to have you again in Morocco.

Best,
Abdel

Trip of a lifetime
Morocco | Apr 9 - Apr 17, 2022

Arsalan
Arsalan M.
McLean, VA | Reviewed on Apr 18, 2022

We just returned from a 9 day trip to Morocco. We traveled as a family of four including myself, my wife and our 10 year old son and 12 year old daughter. Planning the trip was easy and straightforward with Abdel. He answered our questions promptly and with lots of detail. He adjusted the trip to meet our specific needs multiple times. Once locked in, he made all the booking for us and kept us in the loop if there were any changes.
Upon arrival, our guide Karim picked us up from the airport... read more

We just returned from a 9 day trip to Morocco. We traveled as a family of four including myself, my wife and our 10 year old son and 12 year old daughter. Planning the trip was easy and straightforward with Abdel. He answered our questions promptly and with lots of detail. He adjusted the trip to meet our specific needs multiple times. Once locked in, he made all the booking for us and kept us in the loop if there were any changes.
Upon arrival, our guide Karim picked us up from the airport and welcomed us like family. He was punctual, professional, courteous and kind to us throughout. He offered himself and his country to us from his heart and by the end, we felt that he became a part of our family.
We have traveled across the world on our own and in retrospect, we could have easily done the tour of Morocco on our own but it would not have been even close to the same as the trip we experienced with Original travel and especially with Karim. His local knowledge and personal touch made all the difference. We traveled during Ramadan when most restaurants esp in the remote areas are closed for lunch but Karim made sure we were taken care of every single day including lunch with a berber friends family (who welcomed us with open arms) in a small town and a unique Moroccan barbeque by the river. He showed us details we would never have found and through a perspective only a trained local tour guide can offer.
I hope to book another trip to Morocco using Original travel and especially with (my brother) Karim in the future. For those considering this journey, Book with confidence and then prepare yourself for a trip of a lifetime where all you will need to do is to keep an open mind.

Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Apr 19, 2022

Hi Arsalan,

We really appreciate the time you took to leave such a thoughtful review about our service.

We're happy that you spent a wonderful time in Morocco enjoying its fabulous sceneries, historical monuments and cultural diversities. We pride ourselves in hearing that our staff have taken good care of you, and our service fit in with your expectations. Original travels always tries to design wonderful trips for the guests and welcome them warmly, so we are so grateful that this... read more

Hi Arsalan,

We really appreciate the time you took to leave such a thoughtful review about our service.

We're happy that you spent a wonderful time in Morocco enjoying its fabulous sceneries, historical monuments and cultural diversities. We pride ourselves in hearing that our staff have taken good care of you, and our service fit in with your expectations. Original travels always tries to design wonderful trips for the guests and welcome them warmly, so we are so grateful that this applied to you. Your driver Karim is really a very kind person, the smile never parting his face, and he always does his best to meet our guests' needs. Your upcoming trip in Morocco for sure will be with Karim, and you will discover together other spectacular sights that are worth visiting.

Looking forward to guesting you again in our gorgeous country.

Best,
Abdel

We waited 2 years to take this trip and it was PERFECT
Morocco | Mar 5 - Mar 14, 2022

Candice
Candice E.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 17, 2022

This past March, my husband and I toured Morocco with Original Travels. Prior to the trip, I corresponded with Abdellah, who managed every detail of our trip through Morocco. Original Travels a Moroccan-owned tour company. Our tour guide was Samir. He was kind, knowledgeable, and easygoing. Samir picked us up at the Casablanca airport and we began our drive through Rabat and arrived at the Lina Riyad in Chefchaouen. The Lina Riyad was the perfect place to land after nearly 24 hours of travel.... read more

This past March, my husband and I toured Morocco with Original Travels. Prior to the trip, I corresponded with Abdellah, who managed every detail of our trip through Morocco. Original Travels a Moroccan-owned tour company. Our tour guide was Samir. He was kind, knowledgeable, and easygoing. Samir picked us up at the Casablanca airport and we began our drive through Rabat and arrived at the Lina Riyad in Chefchaouen. The Lina Riyad was the perfect place to land after nearly 24 hours of travel. It was spacious, quiet, and cozy. The food was utterly delicious. I booked a spa experience that included a hammam, massage, and facial, which erased all of the aches and pains from travel. Samir picked us up in the morning and gave us a walking tour of Chefchaouen, taking photos of us and explaining the local culture. He drove us to Fes and we made some stops along the way. In Fes, we stayed at Riad Salam Fes for 2 nights, which featured great food and gorgeous accommodations. The city of Fes is enchanting. We went on a walking tour of Fes, stopping at the tannery, a ceramics studio, the Qarawiyyin mosque, and several craft shops. The next leg of our tour brought us to the desert. We drove through snowy mountains in the morning and then arrived at the golden desert by late afternoon. We spent 2 nights at Tirizi Camp, which was the absolute highlight of the trip. Samir drove us through the Dades Valley, where we bought some goods from the rose collective. We stayed at Hotel Xaluca Dades. The accommodations were nice, but the food wasn’t very good. Samir picked us up in the morning and we found a guesthouse in the Dades Valley where we had a lovely breakfast and a breathtaking view of the landscape. Samir led us on a trek through the kasbahs of Ait Benhaddou. Along the way to Marrakech, we stopped at an argan collective, where we learned how cosmetics and culinary products are made from argan oil. We arrived at Marrakech and spent 2 nights at Riad Pachavana. It was a beautiful Riad with an extraordinarily hospitable staff. The only strange thing was the the bathroom didn’t have a door. There was an 8-foot long hallway separating the bathroom from the bedroom, which offered very little privacy. For that reason, I’d seek a different Riad for my next trip to Marrakech. Abedellah joined us in our walking tour of Marrakech and we lunched at a local restaurant. He arranged for us to get COVID tests at the hotel, in preparation for the flight back to the US. Samir drove us back to Casablanca, and we stayed at the Odyssee Center Hotel.
All in all, we had a lovely trip. Our driver, Samir became a friend to our family, and we are still in touch with him. If an individual person could embody all of the good that Morocco has to offer, that person is Samir.

Hotel Review
Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouene

This was my favorite riad in Morocco. In fact, when I return to Chefchaouen, I would stay here again. It was quite, spacious, very comfortable. The food was exquisite. Throughout my 10-day trip in Morocco, I compared every other hotel, riad, and dining experience to the Lina Ryad.

Tips for future travelers

Definitely eat at the hotel and do have a hammam and massage.

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Transfer to Chefchaouen via Rabat
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Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Reviewed on Apr 18, 2022

Hi Candice,

The team of our company is grateful for the lovely review you shared with us. We are so glad that you enjoyed your journey and appreciated our friendly staff.

We strive much hard to provide our guests with the best service possible and make them satisfied with the trips we designed for them. We will make sure to pass on your recognition to all the members of our company and your driver Samir in particular. It was a pleasure meeting you in the red city, and discovering the Bahia... read more

Hi Candice,

The team of our company is grateful for the lovely review you shared with us. We are so glad that you enjoyed your journey and appreciated our friendly staff.

We strive much hard to provide our guests with the best service possible and make them satisfied with the trips we designed for them. We will make sure to pass on your recognition to all the members of our company and your driver Samir in particular. It was a pleasure meeting you in the red city, and discovering the Bahia palace together. During your whole trip, we kept in touch with Samir to make sure that you are having a great time and every single aspect of comfort is provided.

We are, however, sorry to hear about your experience with the food. We have recommended this hotel for many years and no client has ever complained about their food service. It is the first time to have such an issue; we will contact them to know the reason behind this inconvenience and avoid any similar situation in the future. Riad Pachavana is also one of the best recommended riads in Marrakech. It sounds strange to have a bedroom without the door, which doesn't really offer the privacy as you mentioned. The safety and privacy of our guests are of the utmost importance to us, so we appologize that your room was not what you expected. We have implemented a new communication system for our booking manager to assure that no room should be booked until we make sure that it equipped with all equipments required.

We are sincerely sorry for the inconveniences and looking forward to seeing you again soon.

Best,
Abdel