Megan Lower

My review
Overall trip was well organized.
Tangier- Airport pick up was prompt and easy. When we arrived at the hotel, rooms were not ready. We were taken to a local restaurant by walk after a long flight where they were not ready to accommodate 20+ guests all vegetarians. Food was not sufficient for everyone. We were super tired after long flights, not having time to unwind before trip to Asilah. Hotel was suboptimal. Floor tiles swollen with wetness, door frame chipping due to... read more

My review
Overall trip was well organized.
Tangier- Airport pick up was prompt and easy. When we arrived at the hotel, rooms were not ready. We were taken to a local restaurant by walk after a long flight where they were not ready to accommodate 20+ guests all vegetarians. Food was not sufficient for everyone. We were super tired after long flights, not having time to unwind before trip to Asilah. Hotel was suboptimal. Floor tiles swollen with wetness, door frame chipping due to moisture.Overall rooms were bad.
Asilah was simply breathtaking. We enjoyed the time - beautiful sunsets, wonderful guide,

Gibralter- Our own trip- Fantastic- Loved it
Chefchauoen- Awesome place, great guide.Puerta AZul- Would definitely recommend for future guests. Food simple but great. Great service by Hotel managers. We felt at home. Would love to go back again to that Hotel
Guide - extremely engaging and knowledgeable. Was wonderful
Sahara camp- Need lot of improvement in planning. We were not infomed clearly about the plans in Sahara- We were taken to the desert, was asked to take only toilteries for the night only to realise that we needed clothing etc to stay that night. All suitcases had to be hauled out from vns, to put it on dirty grounds, open suitcases in front of all guests to take out additional clothes.This was done in very haphazard , hurried manner, many didnt take the essentials for the night and ATV tour. It was freezing at night, Our camp assignment was a total disaster- We were given basic room with no heating, bare bedding. Other guests got luxury room assignment.Uday family and my family were drive to another campsite for these basic rooms. We could not stay in that camp due to frigid cold weather and lack of heating and hot water. We talked to Ibrahim only to hear that nothing could be done that night. He stated that rooms were overbooked.This was totally unacceptable. We expected Megan to ensure that all room assignments were made according to our request and payments. We ended up in argument with camp manager at 11.30 pm and he called another camp to find rooms for us with heating. We were driven around midnight to another camp.With this confusion, we left behind our gloves and jackets in the camp room
We were all very tired after long trip only to face this additional difficulty at night. It was an ordeal for my family. Uday family did not get any upgrades. This should never have happened

Next morning- ATV trip- Ibrahim did not warn us about the cold weather so many failed to pack jackets, gloves, hats previous day when he suddenyly asked us to open suitcases in the middle of the road to pack for the night. ATV tour was difficult for some as they did not have proper gear for the weather. People who did not go for the tour were said that they will be taken to the hotel where our suitcases were there . Some assumed that they could take a shower and rest for sometime while waiting for atv return.We realized that hotel is only for breakfast , not for showering etc. Some guests were upset that they were not given proper information

Despite all these difficulties, camel tour was amazing.
Food at the camp for great
I didnt got for atv tour. We were thinking he could have arranged to go around the place for sightseeing instead of sitting at the breakfast area.
Fes- Was amazing. Tour guide was superb.We truly understood the history of medina. We visited the tanneries and ceramic place. We felt all items were marked up for us as we found same items at much cheaper place outside of these factories. We felt bit cheated. I dont know if guides can warn us or make some negotiations with the factory staff to be more reasonable with the prices.I truly felt that we needed more time for shopping in Fes . Medina
Mariott - Great place, good food. felt at home

Oza and gorge- Great place, but was there only for 15 min. Not enough to absorb the beauty of the place. Ibis- Not great at all .Too small rooms , no space to walk around with our suitcases. Studio city- wonderful, was exciting. worth seeing

Marakeesh-Hotel was good- food disaster- esp new year eve party food was disaster- No veg options. Many did not eat at night. Marakeesh guide- not good- Didn't spend time explaining any hist.Just walked us to the places and left us there, asking us to meet him when we are done.Same with the market- Just made us walk through the lanes so fast and never gave time to shop or gain any information about the marker.He took us to a perfume place and left us there for demo and shopping. We realized that all prices were extremely high- small amber bar costed us $8 only to get the same for 2$ outside that shop. Many guests were unhappy with this guide. We didn't have enough time to shop in the market. We felt hurried through out the trip

Casablanca was very good.Hotel was good. Rick cafe food- messed up.They served us non veg food despite our request for veg food while planning this trip. Some people ate without knowing and they felt disgusted after the food. They had very strict religious beliefs and they felt that they violated their faith.This was not acceptable.

I am writing honest feedback only for your team to take away areas that need improvement. Places were stunning, Ibrahim was awesome, vans were ok, had wifi in one van, other didn't have, so it was a problem for kids.

My important suggestion- Prepare the guests for next day by either giving a summary of next day activities with times, or print out a schedule for each family. This will help guests understand and prepare for the day- be it long bus rides, lunch at some place where veg food may not be available, dress for appropriate weather etc. We only knew what time we had to be out in the lobby for bus. Rest of the day was like " as we go".That was hard because we did n't know what we will be doing.

Would I do this trip again with your team
Absolutely

But Would like to see some improvement in communication, hotel services, food and better insider information about shopping etc

Kalyani

Hotel Reviews

Fredj Hotel & Spa

Tangier

Bad rooms, bathrooms - tiles, ripping due to water spilling from the shower, door frames- water damage

Location

location closeto main square

Cleanliness & Comfort

bathrooms - severe water damage due to poor design of the shower

Puerta Azul

Chefchaouen

Lovely authentic hotel, beautiful decor, felt we were in another era. services excellent

Staff

Courteous, very attentive to needs, super nice

Cleanliness & Comfort

lovely rooms, spacious and clean

Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace

Fès

Paradis Du Sahara

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

Heating

Location

Basic rooms - very uncomfortable at night due to cold weather

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very cold inside the camp

ibis Ouarzazate Centre

Ouarzazate

Small ROOMS

Barcelo Palmeraie

Marrakech

Nice hotel, spacious rooms, good bathrooms

Odyssee Center Hotel

Casablanca

Great Hotel, good rooms

Activity Reviews

Explore Chefchaouen (guided)

Chefchaouen

Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Journey into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Erg Chebbi Dunes

Need more communication to prepare the guests

Sahara to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorge

Morocco

Need more time

Ait Benhaddou, Tizi-n-Tichka Pass over the High Atlas, Marrakech

Morocco

Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

Guide- not interesting and engaging.We felt he was angry with us at times .

Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

My family’s experience in Sahara dessert in terms of accommodation was disappointing .
My family, who organized the trip, had requested luxury tent accommodations in Sahara dessert and we were booked with Paradis du Sahara.
However when our party of 22 arrived there , our family was told that we had to go to another tent. We waited for 20 minutes in the cold and were transferred to another, basic tent with cheap and bare minimum furnishings. Another family in our group also had the same... read more

My family’s experience in Sahara dessert in terms of accommodation was disappointing .
My family, who organized the trip, had requested luxury tent accommodations in Sahara dessert and we were booked with Paradis du Sahara.
However when our party of 22 arrived there , our family was told that we had to go to another tent. We waited for 20 minutes in the cold and were transferred to another, basic tent with cheap and bare minimum furnishings. Another family in our group also had the same experience. We had to be driven back for dinner to where the rest of the party were housed. We reported this to our local tour guide Ibrahim who made an alternate arrangement which was slightly better than the basic tent but still not the luxury tent we had originally booked and which others in our group got lucky enough to stay in.
This experience left a bad taste, especially since we were the first to book it and because we paid the same (high) price as the families who got the luxury tents.
Again, in Ourrzazate and Marrakech our accommodation were changed from a central location to different ones. In Ouarzazate, we were supposed to stay in a traditional Riad, and instead stayed in a standard hotel. The accommodation in Marrakesh was a good resort, but it took about 45 minutes each way to the city center, while the one I had planned for was right in the center with slightly more luxurious accommodations. Also the hotel we did stay in did not cater to our vegetarian options, despite our repeated prior communications with them, which led to many of us having to skip dinner on New Year’s Eve.
At the very least, I would have liked to have received communication about these changes. Not being informed about the downgrades made the experience all the more stressful and disappointing.

Hotel Reviews

Paradis Du Sahara

Merzouga

We were booked to stay here , but when were arrived we were transferred in a vehicle to another camp with cheap and basic accommodation after making us wait in the cold for 20 minutes. The rest of our group got the accommodation here while we who had booked earlier than the rest got to stay in a downgraded camp tent while paying the same high price for the luxury camp

Fredj Hotel & Spa

Tangier

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Shower was not draining

Puerta Azul

Chefchaouen

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace

Fès

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Barcelo Palmeraie

Marrakech

Beautiful hotel and rooms However far from the city Centre and takes a long time to commute

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Odyssee Center Hotel

Casablanca

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

ibis Ouarzazate Centre

Ouarzazate

Shower was excellent Food was good Rooms are very small and walls are very thin. Everything can be heard from the neighboring rooms and hallway. Dirty carpets

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Explore Chefchaouen (guided)

Chefchaouen

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Very knowledgeable guide with great communication. Kept the tour very interesting . However can avoid taking the travelers to the ceramic factory which is priced over the roof

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ibrahim- our guide went above and beyond to take care of us

Transport

Journey into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Erg Chebbi Dunes

We had booked in Paradis Du Sahara but when we went there we were told we would be transferred to another camp- were made to wait for 20 minutes for the keep in the cold weather and transferred to a cheap and basic camp. We were again transferred for dinner to the paradis du Sahara and when we told our local tour manager that we were supposed to be staying in paradis du Sahara- he arranged us accommodation in another basic camp but with better bathrooms- very disappointed with the experience -we felt cheated

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sahara to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorge

Morocco

Tides gorge was abbreviated to 15 minutes only in favor of a shop i between

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Ait Benhaddou, Tizi-n-Tichka Pass over the High Atlas, Marrakech

Morocco

Did not see the switch backs in Tizi N tikta pass

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

Our local tour guide Mustafa - was knowledgeable However , in the Marrakesh bazaar he was hurrying us up and not letting us to explore the shops which we wanted to go and see only to take us to shops of his choosing which were very expensive and telling us to take our time

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Said was wonderful, and friendly!! If I were to visit Morocco again, I would definitely want him to guide us. Our driver, Mohammed was quiet but a very nice gentleman. Timely and drove well.
Kamal in Fez was very knowledgeable and nice. He took to a restaurant for lunch, which turned out to be the best meal of our trip.

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Said was wonderful, and friendly!! If I were to visit Morocco again, I would definitely want him to guide us. Our driver, Mohammed was quiet but a very nice gentleman. Timely and drove well.
Kamal in Fez was very knowledgeable and nice. He took to a restaurant for lunch, which turned out to be the best meal of our trip.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Fes

Loved our stay at this hotel. Loved the “complexity” of the different buildings. We hung out by the sitting area by the restaurant and the service was great. The welcome with the dates with walnuts was amazing!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Every single staff member was very nice, courteous and professional

Cleanliness & Comfort

Paradis Du Sahara

Merzouga

Pros: Nice tents Amazing staff Good food!! Location Cons: Some of the tents had water and heat issues Bathrooms were very basic but considering it’s a desert, it was set up well..

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Just check to make sure the heaters work well throughout the night. Water also stopped a few times for us. If there are time restrictions due to eco-conservation, it would be nice to know beforehand.

Dar Chamaa

Ouarzazate

Dinner is included in your stay at this place. We only found out when we got there. The place is okay. Not the cleanest. I would rate it a 2-3star place

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The shower overflowed into our room. Also the rooms were not the cleanest

Riad Wow

Marrakech

Enjoyed the location of this place. Within the Medina and walking distance to pretty much everything. Staff was friendly and the courtyard was pretty and clean. They have a rooftop area with a bar but the staff, although extremely friendly, was not the best bartender.

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Location

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Activity Reviews

Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Absolutely stunning!! Definitely check out this mosque from the inside.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was not the best. It was a large group. We could barely hear or understand him.

Transport

We walked. Not sure about transport within the mosque

Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Amazing tour with Kamal. He was knowledgeable about Islam as a religion and the town of Fez. Just didn’t care for the stores they take us to during the tour for shopping.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Journey into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Erg Chebbi Dunes

Amazing experience on camelbacks at sunset!! An absolute must do!!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sahara to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorge

Morocco

Beautiful scenery during this drive!

Quality of Experience

Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

This tour was good. But just inside the Medina. It would have been better if it included the Majorelle Gardens as well

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Cooking Class

Morocco

Our cooking class was at Faim D’epices just outside of Marrakech. Transport is provided by the class. Run by a couple - a French person, Michele and his wife, chef Ilham. It was really fun day! The cooking class was fun. Michele was entertaining and educational and chef Ilham shared some amazing recipes. Definitely a thumbs up and fun activity in Marrakech

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Our trip to Morocco was amazing!!! The itinerary Megan made for us was just what we were looking for. Our driver Mustapha was very friendly and accommodating to our needs (frequent bathroom breaks during the road trip for one). All of the Dars and Riads we stayed were nice, clean and had very friendly staff. Most memorable for me will be our visit to Rissani since this was my first time admiring in person the wonders of a dessert. Megan was very helpful and responsive to any questions we... read more

Our trip to Morocco was amazing!!! The itinerary Megan made for us was just what we were looking for. Our driver Mustapha was very friendly and accommodating to our needs (frequent bathroom breaks during the road trip for one). All of the Dars and Riads we stayed were nice, clean and had very friendly staff. Most memorable for me will be our visit to Rissani since this was my first time admiring in person the wonders of a dessert. Megan was very helpful and responsive to any questions we had prior to our trip. There were some changes regarding our assigned driver upon arrival to Morocco but we were able to contact Megan and got things resolved rather quickly. Shout out to Rahim and Abdul from Dar Victoria, Mohammet from our vineyard visit in Meknes, Brahim from Riad Mourzuga, Mohammet our guide in Marrakech and as previously mentioned Mustapha our driver and Megan of course. Thank you for this unforgettable experience!!

Hotel Reviews

Dar Victoria

Fez

Very nice Dar. Love their terrace. Staff is very friendly. Highly recommend

Authenticity & Character

Location

Easy access in and out of the Medina

Staff

very friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Paradis Du Sahara

Merzouga

Very luxurious considering it is in the middle of the dessert. We did the overnight "camping" after camel ride and it was amazing. Shout out to Barak who made our stay very enjoyable and entertaining.

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Staff

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Dar Chamaa

Ouarzazate

This is perhaps the nicest hotel I have ever stayed. Beautiful courtyard. We had heater in our room since we traveled in the winter season. It tailors a lot to tourist (buffet breakfast for example).

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Merzouga

Marrakech

Very friendly staff and nice amenities. Shout out to Brahim who was super friendly and very entertaining with his guitar. Highly recommend.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Easy access in and out of the Medina

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Food Tour

Morocco

Food tour was amazing!!! Soo much food and great things to taste. Exploring Jemaa El Fna Square in Marrakech and their food vendors at night is an experience you must have.

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Transport

Wine Tasting in Meknes

Morocco

Loved our visit to the vineyard. Mohammet our tour guide was very friendly. Loved the food that was provided and of course the wine!

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Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Truly felt like we saw all of Fes by foot lol. It was very informational, our guide was very knowledgeable. Learned a lot about all the details that went into building mosques and castles as well as the history of Morocco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Journey into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Erg Chebbi Dunes

Indeed this is Luxury camping. Talk about having hot shower when camping in the dessert. Staff was amazing. This was my favorite part of our trip to Morocco. Highly recommend

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sahara to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorge

Morocco

I was pleasantly surprised about all the amazing views during this road trip. I don't think I would have gotten to experience Morocco the same way had I not done this road trip

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Transport

Ait Benhaddou, Tizi-n-Tichka Pass over the High Atlas, Marrakech

Morocco

Gorgeous views. Highly recommend

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had an amazing time in Morocco with our guide Aziz , who was always punctual and communicated well, and answered all our questions about local life in Morocco. Spending the night in the Merzouga desert under the sky full of stars was a beautiful memory that will last me a lifetime. I also enjoyed seeing the contrast between landscapes and lifestyles in Marrakesh, Taghazout and the desert. read more

We had an amazing time in Morocco with our guide Aziz , who was always punctual and communicated well, and answered all our questions about local life in Morocco. Spending the night in the Merzouga desert under the sky full of stars was a beautiful memory that will last me a lifetime. I also enjoyed seeing the contrast between landscapes and lifestyles in Marrakesh, Taghazout and the desert.

Fantastic tour, could not dream of doing this tour without Wonderlust tours. Megan is fantastic , responds promptly & efficiently. Our driver, Aliza is the best! He was professional & caring. He & my husband bonded so great! Our guides, Ali, Kamael Abdo are knowledgeable, fun & very flexible. Special thanks to Zahedan, our Sahara desert camel guide & Paradis staff. They are indeed assets that made our tour truly memorable. read more

Fantastic tour, could not dream of doing this tour without Wonderlust tours. Megan is fantastic , responds promptly & efficiently. Our driver, Aliza is the best! He was professional & caring. He & my husband bonded so great! Our guides, Ali, Kamael Abdo are knowledgeable, fun & very flexible. Special thanks to Zahedan, our Sahara desert camel guide & Paradis staff. They are indeed assets that made our tour truly memorable.

It was a wonderful trip organised by Mrs. Megan Lower. We really had a memorable experience and would arrange another holiday back in Morocco with Megan as well as the excellent driver Mr. Mohammed. From picking us up from the airport till he dropped us off from the airport, Mr. Mohammed was always curtious and on time; gave us lots of guidance on how, where, when, who questions we had as well as having great knowledge about the geology of the routes we encountered which I was particularly... read more

It was a wonderful trip organised by Mrs. Megan Lower. We really had a memorable experience and would arrange another holiday back in Morocco with Megan as well as the excellent driver Mr. Mohammed. From picking us up from the airport till he dropped us off from the airport, Mr. Mohammed was always curtious and on time; gave us lots of guidance on how, where, when, who questions we had as well as having great knowledge about the geology of the routes we encountered which I was particularly interested in. His english and french were of fluent level which was also important. Because it is a trip that includes lots of road time, I would think of the option of having Land-Rover (ours was a Toyota) to be driven in for some parts of the trip that includes the hills and off road for the next time. Thank you again for creating this holiday for us. Kind regards,
H. Deniz Durukan

Hotel Reviews

Demeures d'Orient

Marrakech

excellent location. lovely grand rooms. good sized hotel. breakfast could have more cheese. excellent manager.

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Riad Perle D'Eau

Essaouira

The rooms with a view are preferred

Authenticity & Character

Location

Cleanliness & Comfort

Kasbah Angour

Aghouatim

Excellent location. Wonderful grand rooms. Nice pool. Relaxing atmosphere. Could stay a few days more. Wonderful management.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The White Camel Lodge

Agafay, Marrakech

Loved the rooms and the location and the views

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Almas

Marrakech

OK for one night to sleep and go off to the airport the next day.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Agafay Camp and Camel Trek

Agafay

The experience was very good. They are used to people who have not had the camel experience and are calm and manage well the situations and the camels. They take great photos.

Quality of Experience

Food

tea

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

Very good guide.

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Transport

Guided tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

Great guide.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our driver Mhammed was really great, he was already on time, lots of great chats, learned a lot about Morocco through him and especially loved our time in the Sahara with him, where he is from!

Megan was very quick to respond in messages when planning the trip. Would have appreciated knowing approximately how long driving was going to be on each day to be ready for some travel days being completely in the car. Didn't feel like we needed a driver for the 4 days in Marrakech, we could have... read more

Our driver Mhammed was really great, he was already on time, lots of great chats, learned a lot about Morocco through him and especially loved our time in the Sahara with him, where he is from!

Megan was very quick to respond in messages when planning the trip. Would have appreciated knowing approximately how long driving was going to be on each day to be ready for some travel days being completely in the car. Didn't feel like we needed a driver for the 4 days in Marrakech, we could have organised taxi's separately for these days. Some of the driving routes didn't quite make sense, for example driving 2 hours to get to mountains biking each way and then another 4 hours to get to Ouarzazate was a bit excessive in terms of driving and missed a couple sites because of the sunset.

The activities overall were great, (woodworking, cooking class, tour of Marrakech/Fez, mountain biking, hiking, camel riding, atv in sand dunes). The cooking class has room for improvement.

The accommodation we also very much enjoyed.

Hotel Reviews

Paradis Du Sahara

Merzouga

Riad Tama

Ouarzazate

Dar Victoria

Fez

Activity Reviews

Cooking Class

Morocco

There is a lot of room for improvement with this particular cooking class. First of all, all of the knives were very dull and made it hard to cut tomatoes or any vegetable. It seemed as if the cook and the translator were both very uninterested in being there, and they were arguing amongst themselves in Arabic. There was zero explanation about spices as mentioned in the class description. Also no explanation about what we were cooking or instruction. Just sort of copy what the chef was doing and hope for the best. We got to eat our meal on the nice terrace afterwards. The setting was very nice at this very posh luxury hotel, however the beautiful setting kind of took away from the authenticity of cooking a meal. I believe there are better more authentic cooking classes in Marrakech for better value.

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Food

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Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

We really enjoyed our guide, who was quite funny and very knowledgeable.

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Atlas Mountains Hike

Morocco

This was one of our favorite activities. Continue to see the monkeys in the forest at the top of the waterfalls it is worth it! Also really enjoyed our lunch on the river, even if it was a very touristy kind of place.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Too long driving that day.

Woodworking

Morocco

This was a fun experience in getting to appreciate what goes into the wood carving in the architecture and furniture in Morocco.

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Transport

My trip to Morocco was once in a lifetime experience. Megan was very helpful in finding us excellent Riads & hotels , she is quick to response if i have questions. There's 3 of us on this trip & were assigned to Hassan as our driver from Casablanca to Marakech. Hassan is very friendly & jolly and a joker at timeshare's like a brother to us, if we need a local food he took us to a place where we can taste local Moroccan food which we enjoyed . All the places that were selected by Megan... read more

My trip to Morocco was once in a lifetime experience. Megan was very helpful in finding us excellent Riads & hotels , she is quick to response if i have questions. There's 3 of us on this trip & were assigned to Hassan as our driver from Casablanca to Marakech. Hassan is very friendly & jolly and a joker at timeshare's like a brother to us, if we need a local food he took us to a place where we can taste local Moroccan food which we enjoyed . All the places that were selected by Megan were all excellent. Kamal our tour guide in Fes is also wonderful, We learn some history of Fes & took us to a beautiful restaurant. Our stay in Sahara desert was also excellent a high end tent with a/c & our own toilet. Our servers & entertainers the 2 Saeds & Mohammad work hard just so we can enjoy our stay and lastly Mohammad our tour guide in Marrakech did an excellent job touring us in the market area. above all we had a great time thanks for everything

Hotel Reviews

Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Odyssee Center Hotel

Casablanca

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Fes

Authenticity & Character

Location

very unique & beautiful

Staff

Edriss & Navil very friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Kasbah Mohayut

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Paradis Du Sahara

Merzouga

Mohammad, & the 2 Saeds were very helpful they're the cook & entertainers as well

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Staff

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Ksar Sultan Dades

El Hart

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Es Saadi Marrakech Resort - Palace

Marrakech

Merely had her birthday in Marakech the staff came to our room & had a cake for her to blow. We didn't expect that & we say thank you for that wonderful gesture.

Authenticity & Character

the hotel is really nice & beautiful

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Activity Reviews

Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Its a must to see this magnificent mosque

Quality of Experience

Transport

Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Transport

Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Quality of Experience

From Fes to Merzouga via the Atlas Mountains (Ifrane, Azrou and Zayda)

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Journey into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Erg Chebbi Dunes

Quality of Experience

Transport

Erg Chebbi Dunes to Boumalne Dades

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guided Hike in the Dades Valley

Boumalne Dades

We did not hike coz it start to rain

Quality of Experience

Boumalne Dades to Marrakech, via Ouarzazate and Ait BenHaddou

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Thank you thank you THANK YOU, Megan!!
Beautiful Moroccan adventure. Everything was even better than expected. Hassan made our long-hours trips very enjoyable. He was very professional, super nice, kind, patient, and funny. He always had our requested water available and cold. He made us feel safe. Our check-ins were easy and smooth. The riads were the best stays, and every single one of our guides was very knowledgeable.
Ever since I came back I've been telling my friends and acquaintances that KIMKIM is the best company.

Maribel Gonzalez

We absolutely loved our trip to Morocco, it was an incredible experience.
Our thanks go to our local specialist, Megan and her Kimkim + Wonderlust team who organized an amazing, memorable 14-day trip for us. From our first inquiry Megan, was professional, taking into consideration our age and interests. She was always prompt and patient in replying to our endless emails, concerns and enquires. Our trip was planned and booked in 2019, due to covid, it was rolled over to 2022 and a few... read more

We absolutely loved our trip to Morocco, it was an incredible experience.
Our thanks go to our local specialist, Megan and her Kimkim + Wonderlust team who organized an amazing, memorable 14-day trip for us. From our first inquiry Megan, was professional, taking into consideration our age and interests. She was always prompt and patient in replying to our endless emails, concerns and enquires. Our trip was planned and booked in 2019, due to covid, it was rolled over to 2022 and a few changes had to be made, which Megan efficiently accomplished.
We can highly recommend Megan she was excellent; Thank you Megan, you gave us outstanding service.
Hmad Oussidi, was our excellent driver, he took care of us with smile, he was considerate, obliging, punctual and happily answered all of our questions. He introduced us to our local guides and the different genres of Moroccan music, plus he was good company. It was wonderful not having to navigate ourselves around the cities etc. He certainly helped to make our trip stress free. Thank you Hmad.
We found having a local guide in each city invaluable, they had different personalities, which made them even more interesting. Thier knowledgeable, insight and passion for their city, was commendable.
Our accommodation was excellent. We enjoyed interacting with the friendly staff and fellow tourists.
Each day of our trip was exciting and held its own special experience, so it's impossible to single out favourite experiences. We visited the four Imperial Cities and their medinas; they all had their own uniqueness and feel. Their history was incredible, so glad UNESCO is invested in helping to preserve various heritage sights. We so enjoyed getting a taste of the Atlas Mountains, the Berber villages and the countryside when traveling from one city to another. We had a great time in the coastal cities of Tangier and Essaouira, their history, medina and seaside atmosphere, was fabulous. The Hassan II Mosque is an architectural marvel with incredible artistry, it was awe inspiring. Chefchauouen, was visually appealing and we loved the relaxed atmosphere. We had a great holiday.
We can highly recommend Kimkim & Wanderlust Voyages.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Farah Tanger

Tangier

Tranquille and peaceful, modern with amazing views of the ocean. It was perfect for our two-night stop-over. The hotel is located quite far from the town centre and you would need a car to commute to restaurant's etc

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A reliable shuttle service would help

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Riad El Amine Fès

Fes

This Riad is absolutely stunning. The architecture is authentically Moroccan, the symmetry, mosaic tiles, traditional carved wooden doors, lamps etc show off the sophisticated artistry of the Moroccan craftsmen. It's richly and beautifully decorated, it felt as though we were staying in a Moroccan palace. It was a very special experience. Unfortunately, it had no welcoming reception area. If you need to speak to a staff member you had to go hunting for them. The staff were very friendly and obliging but in general there was insufficient staff especially at mealtimes. During the breakfast period, we felt very sorry for the two staff members who were trying to serve breakfast, reset tables, plus checkout guests. (The credit card machine wasn't working,) They also had to get the departing guests' suitcases to the parking area. The food was good, but we did find the dinner menu very limiting and would've preferred an al a cart menu. No internet in the bedroom. Renovation was going on all over, so it was quite noisy. The roof top terrace was also closed. Very sad, as this Hotel has great potential, just needs to be managed correctly.

Authenticity & Character

That the architecture and decor were traditionally Moroccan. Stunning!

Location

Staff

More staff members and proper a reception area with a bell.

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Radisson Blu Casablanca City Center

Casablanca

We wouldn't recommend the Radisson Blu. When we arrived, we were told, they'd moved us to the Best Western, as they were full. We'd not had any prior notification thereof. (We think, they had a large group of more important guests to accommodate.) Our driver then took us to the Best Western where we spent the night, very pleasant. Radison Blu sent us, a bottle of wine, a tray of nuts and raisins and a note, apologizing for the inconvenience. (We weren't the only couple moved, luckily for us it was a one-night stopover.)

Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery

Essaouira

We thoroughly enjoyed this excellent hotel, the location was great, the staff are friendly, obliging and helpful. It's situated on the beach front and within easy walking distance of the medina and the harbour. The hotel is designed around a large outdoor pool, which is very pretty and well protected. We enjoyed our excellent breakfasts, outside, next to the pool. The hotel's restaurant and bar are on the beach, it was a good place to relax after a day of walking and exploring. We can recommend a visit to beautiful Essaouira and this well managed hotel.

Authenticity & Character

A combination of Moroccan and beach style decor

Authenticity & Character

A combination of Moroccan and beach style decor

Location

Sitting on our little balcony enjoying the ocean views, sunsets and fishing boats going in and out of the harbour. Within walking distance to everything.

Location

Sitting on our little balcony enjoying the ocean views, sunsets and fishing boats going in and out of the harbour. Within walking distance to everything.

Staff

Service was very good

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Service was very good

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Riad Wow

Marrakech

This hotel really lives up to its name, "Riad Wow." As we walked into the reception, we both said, WOW! We received a very warm welcome and were offered mint tea and biscuits. I couldn't stop my eyes wondering around the reception area, as there were so many interesting decor items. There was definitely a wow factor to the deco, in all of areas of the hotel; bright, bold, colourful with interesting artefacts. It certainly looked and felt Moroccan, with a modern touch. Our room was large, richly decorated and we were welcomed with rose petals everywhere, a lovely romantic touch. The wooden window shutters and doors were exquisite. Loved the huge, golden, tassel tie backs, very majestic. The courtyard had lovely pool and the surrounding area was interesting and colourful. The roof top terrace was where Moroccan breakfasts and dinners were a served, it was also a wonderful place to put your feet up and relax. We spent 4 nights in this special Riad and would do so again, in a heartbeat. We very got very friendly with the staff, nothing was too much trouble for them, they only wanted us to be satisfied and happy. I'm gluten intolerant and at breakfast I said another, wow! as I was presented with a plate of gluten free breads, a crepe and huge slice of breakfast cake, much more than I could consume. They said, I had to have a choice. A big thank you to the chef as our couple of dinners were also delicious. Our evening waiter was very knowledgeable, interesting and we were impressed with his language skills. We certainly had an amazing, memorable experience. We can highly recommend Riad Wow.

Authenticity & Character

It was very different with loads of colour, felt Moroccan

Location

It was accessible by car, near an ATM, within walking distance to the Koutoubia mosque, Jemaa el Fnaa, the souks and restaurants.

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Their service was excellent

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was spotless and our bed comfy

Riad Hicham

Chefchaouen

We had a fabulous stay; the atmosphere was great it was attractively decorated; we certainly knew we were in Morocco. The staff were very welcoming, helpful and friendly. Location was perfect, just off the main square, within easy walking distance to lots of restaurants the medina and various attractions. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The Riad Hicham Restaurant, was excellent we enjoyed the breakfast, ate a lunch in pretty little alcove in the courtyard, very romantic. The waiters were chatty and helpful re our menu choices; had a delicious dinner on the terrace. We can certainly recommend staying in Riad Hicham.

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Activity Reviews

Explore Chefchaouen (guided)

Chefchaouen

Our Guide, Abdul Salam, was a very fit elderly gentleman who spoke rather loudly. He was a traditionalist, extremely passionate about Chefchaouen and a very proud Muslim. He was informative and engaging re the history of his city, and he gave us a better understanding of his culture. He also helped us familiarize ourselves with the medina.

Explore Tangier & Asilah

Tangier

We liked our private local guide, Morda, he was chatty, informative and knowledgeable about Tangier's history which was very interesting. We enjoyed exploring the medina with and seeing the art murals of Asilah. It was our first time in Morocco, so we asked a lot of questions which Morda happily answered. We're very glad we had the opportunity to spend time in Tangier, it's charming and definitely worth visiting, and doing a guided tour makes it more meaningful.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver Hmad, introduced us to our guide and drove us safely to all the various the points of interest. The land cruiser was very comfy, and my husband had plenty of room for his long legs.

Transfer to Fes, Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

We found visiting Volubilis, this ancient Roman/Berber, partially excavated settlement fascinating. Our local guide was very knowledgeable, he captivated us with the history and the importance of this archaeological site. He made the ruins come alive for us, explaining just how this settlement worked, with its large merchant homes, water and heating systems etc. We loved his telling of the mythological stories explaining the beautiful mosaic floors etc. Definitely worth visiting. Next stop was the Imperial City of Meknes. Unfortunately, many of the historical sites are being extensively renovated, but our happy, friendly, interesting local guide Rashid, answered all of our questions and we did get an idea of the vastness an importance of these sites. He helped us explore the medina, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail with its magnificent architecture and Dar Jamai, which was beautiful and interesting, gave us a good idea of a residence in 1882.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver Hmad, once again, introduced us to our local guides and drove us safely to our various destinations.

Transport

Very comfortable

Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Our local guide, Mohammed Agali, gave us a wonderful insight into the amazing Imperial City of Fes. He introduced us to its history, its architecture explaining the significance of the intricate decor elements. He guided us through the maze of lanes and alleyways and told us about life in the medina. We would never have been able see and experience what we did without our local guide. He took us to the best spice souk ever and a hidden gem of a restaurant for lunch. We were interested in the various local crafts, which are a living tradition, but did find some of them to be a bit touristy. Thank you, to Mohammed, for enhancing our experience in Fes.

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Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Hassen II Mosque, is an absolute architectural marvel, it was awe-inspiring, very elaborately decorated and amazing. Our local guide was very good, interesting and entertaining as she was humorous, BUT our group was far too large couldn't always hear. We were supposed to be English speaking group only, but we were joined with an Israeli speaking group, we had to continually wait for everything to be interpreted and we'd be rushed to the next talking spot.

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Guided tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

Our local Essaouira guide introduced us to the harbour which was bustling with fishermen and tourists. While we strolled around the well laid out the medina, he informed us of the 18th century ramparts and the town's interesting history. It has a little bit of a hip vibe and easy to shop and browse, as you don't get hassled. Our guide recommended a lovely, terraced restaurant overlooking the ramparts and the ocean. We so enjoyed visiting this relaxed resort town with its beautiful long beach and promenade.

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Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

Marrakech is a busy city, and we were so thankful we'd organized a guide and driver who help us to experience so much in one day. Our local guide asked us what our interests were, and from then on, he was very informative and engaging re the history, architecture, the Koutoubia Mosque, medina and the various other attractions we explored. We would never have seen and experienced as much as we did without our guide who helped navigate through the buzzing medina, you were continually getting out of the way people, mopeds, and huge carts filled with all manner of goods. We enjoyed the workshop area. What an experience!

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Atlas Mountains Hike

Morocco

We changed our activity to a Berber Village Tour. It was great to get away from the bustle of Marrakech. Our excellent driver, Hmad fetched us, and we wound our way up into the Atlas Mountains, enjoying the beautiful scenic landscapes, and small 16th and 17th Century Berber villages along the way. We stopped at Setti Fatma where we met our young, local guide Mohammed. He led us further up the road to his small village, which was clinging to the side of the hill, all the while informing us of their way of life, their families, homes, culture and terraced farming. We explored the village, met Mohammed's uncle who invited us to have mint tea with him in his little home. We loved the interaction and it felt spontaneous. Mohammed recommended having lunch at a restaurant, alongside the Ourika River, Hmad joined us, the atmosphere was wonderful and the traditional meal delicious. We had an amazing experience, thanks to Mohammed.

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Everyone was so friendly and obliging.

Transport

We highly recommend this company. Everything we arranged for our trip to Morocco with the Kim Kim team went smoothly. We appreciated the flexibility to add our own input.
Our guide Ali Moujan made everything even more perfect. He was a superb guide! We so highly recommend him. Always prompt, always happy and so very knowledgeable about his country. He could not do enough for us, we actually felt like a friendship was formed and we will miss him. read more

We highly recommend this company. Everything we arranged for our trip to Morocco with the Kim Kim team went smoothly. We appreciated the flexibility to add our own input.
Our guide Ali Moujan made everything even more perfect. He was a superb guide! We so highly recommend him. Always prompt, always happy and so very knowledgeable about his country. He could not do enough for us, we actually felt like a friendship was formed and we will miss him.

This trip was booked in 2019 but was postponed until Sep 2022 to ensure we met all Covid requirements. We travelled with another couple and had all of our accommodation, transport, guides and driver included. We arrived by ferry to Tangier to be met by our amazing driver Azis who spoke fluent English and when we didn’t have a guide with us Azis took over the role and filled in the gaps. read more

This trip was booked in 2019 but was postponed until Sep 2022 to ensure we met all Covid requirements. We travelled with another couple and had all of our accommodation, transport, guides and driver included. We arrived by ferry to Tangier to be met by our amazing driver Azis who spoke fluent English and when we didn’t have a guide with us Azis took over the role and filled in the gaps.

Guide/Drivers: Hamid. Could not be better. Excellent safe driver, very good English, rich knowledge of places, history, customs. Always available (really, always!). Kept the car impeccably clean. Just perfect. Possibly the best driver/guide we ever had in our may years of world travels.

Guides: only three(Volubilis, Fes, and Marrakesh): all excellent.

Hotels/Riads: generally good to very good. In Rabat the service was poorly organized. The owner Aziz was mostly absent and left... read more

Guide/Drivers: Hamid. Could not be better. Excellent safe driver, very good English, rich knowledge of places, history, customs. Always available (really, always!). Kept the car impeccably clean. Just perfect. Possibly the best driver/guide we ever had in our may years of world travels.

Guides: only three(Volubilis, Fes, and Marrakesh): all excellent.

Hotels/Riads: generally good to very good. In Rabat the service was poorly organized. The owner Aziz was mostly absent and left things in the hands of a very pleasant lady who did her best but did not know much of anything. I would not use it again. In Fes the place was great, but service was non-existent. Ouarzazate had the best combination of a nice place and excellent, attentive service. Marrakesh was also very good (location, facilities, and service). Our hotel in Casablanca was modern and clean, with standard American-like facilities. However, its location was poor and we could not even walk outside because the neighborhood had little or nothing to offer. A place by the ocean would have made our night in Casablanca more preasant.

Visits/excursions: all excellent. Well-chosen, interesting, well-organized visits. Zero negatives here!

Overall: a very satisfactory trip. The country is beautiful, all people we met were exceedingly polite and friendly and we experience no unpleasant events of any kind. We had read some highly critical reviews with alleged cheating, harassment, etc. We walked a lot on our own, day and night, asked for directions, talked to ordinary people (we speak French, which made it easier to reach a wider segment of the population), ate street food, and were always met with great kindness. Even shopping is a nice experience, bargaining is conducted with a light attitude and even if we decided not to buy something after some negotiations, we never experienced the anger or hostility we have seen in other countries.

Megan and Wanderlust were flexible, cooperative, and ready to make some changes when we asked them to do so. We are completely satisfied with the experience!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Almazhar

Rabat

Pleasant structure but managed almost in absentia.

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by being there!

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Riad El Amine Fès

Fes

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There was nobody around. One had to go to the kitchen or other odd places to find a staff member. When we arrived we were received only by a man who turned out to be the baggage carrier.

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Paradis Du Sahara

Merzouga

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Staff

Very pleasant and eager to make us feel comfortable. Genuinely friendly. We had an delightful interaction with all the staff.

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Considering it is a tent in the desert, it was just perfect!

Dar Chamaa

Ouarzazate

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Location

Staff

Attentive and friendly.

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Riad Touda

Marrakech

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Radisson Blu Casablanca City Center

Casablanca

Authenticity & Character

American-style hotel. Confortable but no "character". Two poor and overpriced restaurants. resta

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Nothing nearby. The ocean is 5 km away.

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Activity Reviews

The Roman Ruins of Volubilis

Morocco

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Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

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Journey into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Erg Chebbi Dunes

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Visit to Rissani

Morocco

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Sahara to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorge

Morocco

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Ait Benhaddou, Tizi-n-Tichka Pass over the High Atlas, Marrakech

Morocco

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Our driver (the same throughout the tour) Hamid was absolutely perfect in all respects. See general review

Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

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Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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We liked the trip to Morocco arranged by Megan: the itinerary included Marrakech, Essaouira and one night in desert camp. So, we have been able all sides of Morocco: medinas, an ocean, and a desert. We got a private driver with a minibus for 5 persons, although it was a different guy that was mentioned in our agenda, and we called him Hassan while he was Ibrahim during the first day. We lived in several nice riads, liked the service provided there. We liked a lot our trip to Atlas Mountains,... read more

We liked the trip to Morocco arranged by Megan: the itinerary included Marrakech, Essaouira and one night in desert camp. So, we have been able all sides of Morocco: medinas, an ocean, and a desert. We got a private driver with a minibus for 5 persons, although it was a different guy that was mentioned in our agenda, and we called him Hassan while he was Ibrahim during the first day. We lived in several nice riads, liked the service provided there. We liked a lot our trip to Atlas Mountains, although it was not a hiking, but more climbing), and we loved the family who cooked for us a dinner afterwards, it was a delicious tagine. The best surprise for use became an absolutely new and modern desert camp hotel, fully equipped and served by French chef cook. Essaouira was a very nice old city near the ocean, we spent there 2 nights, in the future I would recommend to have only one night there, as it’s relatively small and you can see the top sights within 3 hours. The best Instagram location with blue boats in reality became a challenge for us - it’s located just in the middle of fish market, and it smells like crazy, you should be very fast and have some band on your face to make some pictures and get away from there. Fortunately, pictures do not provide a smell of it. Overall, it was a perfect trip to an ancient cities, another culture, hot weather for us (+35), and everything was arranged on a very good level. Thank you!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Wow

Marrakech

Good riad with excellent spa services

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Terre Des Etoiles

Tameslouht

Perfect location and amazing staff! We loved the dinner, everything is so delicious!

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Riad Perle D'Eau

Essaouira

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Es Saadi Marrakech Resort - Hotel

Marrakech

Shabby hotel with quite slow service

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Activity Reviews

Atlas Mountains Hike

Morocco

Excellent tour guide, he knows how to help all participants while climbing the mountains.

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Agafay Desert to Essaouira

Morocco

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Agafay Camp and Camel Trek

Agafay

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Morocco was one of our most memorable trips! The booking process and itinerary suggestions that Megan provided were great. All of the Riads and hotels were really nice. We were able to visit all of our points of interest, plus some additional suggestions that we wouldn't of thought of. A wonderful thing about the trip was having a private driver to take us between destinations securely and private guides in the cities to provide facts and details of Moroccan culture. We enjoyed having... read more

Morocco was one of our most memorable trips! The booking process and itinerary suggestions that Megan provided were great. All of the Riads and hotels were really nice. We were able to visit all of our points of interest, plus some additional suggestions that we wouldn't of thought of. A wonderful thing about the trip was having a private driver to take us between destinations securely and private guides in the cities to provide facts and details of Moroccan culture. We enjoyed having this experience without being in a group tour. Our driver Aziz really looked out for us and made sure our local guides and hotel staff were able to accommodate our schedule. He was able to make the trip worry free. It was a relief to know that all of the travel would be taken care of. We highly recommend Aziz and Megan if you plan on traveling to Morocco. We look forward to booking another trip!

MHammed was an excellent driver and provided delightful conversation and interesting information about Morocco's culture, people, and places to see. He was flexible with changes in itinerary and available whenever needed. Every day was a highlight so it is impossible to choose! Kamal, our guide in Fez was a fount of history, culture, and insight. The kindness in Merzouga when I became sick was remarkable and the flexibility to stay an additional night allowed me time to recover. The... read more

MHammed was an excellent driver and provided delightful conversation and interesting information about Morocco's culture, people, and places to see. He was flexible with changes in itinerary and available whenever needed. Every day was a highlight so it is impossible to choose! Kamal, our guide in Fez was a fount of history, culture, and insight. The kindness in Merzouga when I became sick was remarkable and the flexibility to stay an additional night allowed me time to recover. The moments of a lifetime were the night in the Sahara dunes, a camel ride, walking up the dunes, and dinner under the stars. We enjoyed driving through the Atlas mountains and seeing the mountain cities. Mustafa was our guide in Marrakech and he expertly navigated the historic inner city and provided insight and information. We made new friends and fell in love with Morocco!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Fes

Beautiful hotel, excellent staff, delicious food, perfect location, need I say more?

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Kasbah Mohayut

Merzouga

Comfortable and easy going. Walking distance to the dunes with great views of the Sahara from the upper balcony. The staff is great. They were very helpful when I was having a medical issue and graciously arranged our ability to stay an extra day to recover.

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Paradis Du Sahara

Merzouga

A modern and comfortable tent at the edge of the dunes with running water, bathroom, and shower. Dinner was excellent and drumming after dinner was great fun.

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Asfalou

The Riad is nestled in a smaller town in the Atlas mountains. The room, food, and staff were all excellent.

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Almaha Marrakech

Marrakech

The hotel is luxurious and is located within the Medina, walking distance from the central marketplace. With help from our guide we learned how to navigate the winding walkways to the market ourselves. Breakfast on the upper terrace is elegant and the food is excellent.

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Activity Reviews

Cooking Class

Morocco

I loved having a personal opportunity to cook Moroccan Tangine with a chef. It was great fun and enjoyed eating the results of my cooking! I came home with recipes that I plan to use.

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Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Kamal was an excellent guide. He provided a wide array of knowledge of the history, culture, architecture, and artisans of Fez. Our time with him was a highlight of the trip and we learned a great deal. I wouldn't have missed having the expertise of a guide like Kamal.

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Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

Mustafa was an excellent guide with knowledge of the city, culture and history. He provided insight into the city, culture and history that was invaluable.

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My fiancé and I recently booked an incredible trip to Morocco through Kim Kim and Wanderlust and we could not have been more happy! This was our very first time to Africa and every step of the process from start to finish was seamless and comfortable. For a very risk averse person such as myself, this prevented many a sleepless night worrying about accommodations, itinerary options and transportation, all of which can become a bit of a nuisance when trying to make the most of money and time.... read more

My fiancé and I recently booked an incredible trip to Morocco through Kim Kim and Wanderlust and we could not have been more happy! This was our very first time to Africa and every step of the process from start to finish was seamless and comfortable. For a very risk averse person such as myself, this prevented many a sleepless night worrying about accommodations, itinerary options and transportation, all of which can become a bit of a nuisance when trying to make the most of money and time.

Once we expressed interest in our destination, we were matched with Megan, an incredible advisor who was honestly a saint. I had so, so many questions, from recommendations on tipping to Roman ruin sites and much more. She was so prompt in responding through instant messenger and after we chatted for a bit, she sent me a fully formed itinerary that we could customize. The BEST! Payment through the online portal was simple and straightforward and adjustments in planning sites to see can be made even after the initial trip is finalized. It was a very enjoyable experience.

Now, for the really brilliant part. We totally lucked out with our guide, Hassan Amraoui. I can honestly say I've never met a person like him. Both my fiancé and I wholly believe the BEST part of our trip were the hours in between destinations simply talking with him. To be able to look back on a trip to AFRICA, with all its beauty and splendor, and think, "Wow, those hours spent in the car talking with our friend were the best part," is something I could have never predicted. He is a kind, engaging, considerate and a 100% genuine human being. He cared so much for our experience and wellbeing and we felt totally safe in his care. He shared his family history, his love of languages, cultures and people and made our trip the experience it was. I cannot begin to describe the relief and joy when, after getting off the plane in a new land after a 14 hour flight, you're met by a person such as Hassan, with the big smile and heart he has. I honestly consider him my good friend. If you are lucky enough to work with Hassan, this alone will make your trip outstanding.

All in all, this was truly a trip of a lifetime. My fiancé (then girlfriend) and I were engaged in Chefchaouen on this trip and Morocco will always hold a special place in our hearts. I will absolutely be using Kim Kim/ Wanderlust in the future and I give them my fullest recommendations. This is a truly stellar company. Hassan is a truly stellar human being. Much love to them all.

First let me say that Megan is a true trooper and loves what she does and does it wholeheartedly.
Aziz the guide who started and finished the Morocco tour was a clean cut extremely polite resourcefully amicable above all very clean and honest person. Enjoyed every minute of his company and was rewarded accordingly.
Kamal the guide in Fez was also very experienced and polite person.
Mohammad the guide in Marrakech was nice but a bit on the hasty side still a wonderful friendly person.
I... read more

First let me say that Megan is a true trooper and loves what she does and does it wholeheartedly.
Aziz the guide who started and finished the Morocco tour was a clean cut extremely polite resourcefully amicable above all very clean and honest person. Enjoyed every minute of his company and was rewarded accordingly.
Kamal the guide in Fez was also very experienced and polite person.
Mohammad the guide in Marrakech was nice but a bit on the hasty side still a wonderful friendly person.
I highly recommend kimkim a trust worthy and reliable company this I can tell because in resent years I’ve used a variety of private tour organizers for Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania on 1 tour then Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar & Thailand a tour and many others.

We just completed our bespoke 10 day tour of Morocco

The tour was entirely created by Megan at Kim Kim and we couldn't have been more pleased with the itinerary

The travel time while lengthy was worth the destination. We hit all the hot spots and for the perfect length considering our total length of trip. Before the trip I made some enquiries and suggestions, but Megan assured me of the length of time and she couldn't have been more on point!

Hamid our driver was an absolute... read more

We just completed our bespoke 10 day tour of Morocco

The tour was entirely created by Megan at Kim Kim and we couldn't have been more pleased with the itinerary

The travel time while lengthy was worth the destination. We hit all the hot spots and for the perfect length considering our total length of trip. Before the trip I made some enquiries and suggestions, but Megan assured me of the length of time and she couldn't have been more on point!

Hamid our driver was an absolute pleasure, he took such good care of us and always with a smile. He was accommodating, knowledgeable, friendly and funny. The trip wouldn't have been the same without him and we are so grateful for his guidance throughout. He made us feel safe on the road and in each location. He had great suggestions for lookout and photo locations. He recommended great restaurants and helped when one of the party was unwell, taking us to the clinic and translating with the Doctor. He went above and beyond, was contactable and happy to help at any hour, no request too small (honey lemon and ginger tea) or to great!

Our guide in Fes, Kamal, was absolutely fantastic - we could not have been more pleased. His knowledge was so extensive in regards to Fes but also Islam as a religion and the Moroccan culture in general.

The hotels we stayed in were all fantastic, with the exception of the hotel in Casablanca which was very business-y. Also the last hotel we stayed in in Marrakech 'had a pool' but it was not usable in my opinion. It was more of a deep fountain/pond with no sunbeds, in the middle of the hotel lobby

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

Really nice, sweet hotel, super traditional

Authenticity & Character

Location

within the madina and close to the main sq with restaurants

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The beds were REALLY hard

Riad & Spa Bahia Salam

Marrakech

Beautiful traditional feel. Breakfast was fine but nothing to write home about It has a pool which was GREAT

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

so friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

top notch

Odyssee Center Hotel

Casablanca

Business hotel, not Moroccan in anyway, could have been in any city Staff were great, particularly Omar Least favourite hotel of the tour

Authenticity & Character

Location

5 min from madina and off busy rd

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The surfaces were dirty

Dar Victoria

Fez

Authenticity & Character

Location

car ride from anything

Staff

super friendly, stayed back late to allow the tailor to come back

Cleanliness & Comfort

Paradis Du Sahara

Merzouga

very very glam glamping The toilet was an actual toilet, as was the shower, both with tiled floors Was a really nice experience

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

they were great, knowledgeable and we really enjoyed the traditional music

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Chamaa

Ouarzazate

Beautiful hotel, great pool, food was good and included

Authenticity & Character

Location

not near much, but I dont think there is much to be near

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Touda

Marrakech

Beautiful hotel, lovely staff The pool is not a pool its a deep fountain in the middle of the hotel lobby

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

huge. museum was average

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

we didnt like our guide, he didnt speak very clear which made him hard to understand and he spent the whole time speaking arabic to one of the patrons

Transport

we had a driver

Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

Casablanca was fine, just a very metropolitan city Rabat is beautiful Chef was amaxing - one of the higlights, so many photo ops

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

we had our driver

Transport

we had our driver

Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Its amazing - we loved it Our guide was amazing

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

best guide

Transport

lovved our driver

Journey into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Erg Chebbi Dunes

Great fun, good experience, good photo ops the guide even let me try sand boarding

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sahara to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorge

Morocco

very nice photo ops and great as it was on the way to the dunes - wouldnt make a special trip for this though

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Ait Benhaddou, Tizi-n-Tichka Pass over the High Atlas, Marrakech

Morocco

Beautiful, we saw the from a distance

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

Our guide was average at best LOVE Marrakech though

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Cooking Class

Morocco

LOVED, was great fun

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

First off, having a great guide on the trip made all the difference. Our guide Hassan Amraoui was also our excellent driver in a clean and safe coach for our private tour. We organized a custom itinerary with Megan, who was extremely communicative and helpful in the planning process. We had seven days, exploring Casablanca, Rabat, Fes and Chefchaouen. We can't wait to come back and explore Marrakesh and the Sahara one day, inshallah!

Hassan's unique insights into Berber and nomad culture... read more

First off, having a great guide on the trip made all the difference. Our guide Hassan Amraoui was also our excellent driver in a clean and safe coach for our private tour. We organized a custom itinerary with Megan, who was extremely communicative and helpful in the planning process. We had seven days, exploring Casablanca, Rabat, Fes and Chefchaouen. We can't wait to come back and explore Marrakesh and the Sahara one day, inshallah!

Hassan's unique insights into Berber and nomad culture gave us an edge in exploring the country. He was knowledgeable about all aspects of Morocco and easily convinced us to return for a future adventure. Courteous, patient, and always timely, we could rely on Hassan the entire trip to take care of any need. On our last day, we regretted not buying saffron when we had a chance so Hassan went to a local market to buy some for us so we wouldn't be disappointed. This kind of service was above and beyond our expectations.

Activity Review

Akchour Falls from Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Hidden gem! Make sure to bring a swimsuit

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

From the first communication with Megan on day 1 of planning our Moroccan adventure she was nothing but the best. She responded to every email inquiry, question, suggestion & concerns. She really was one of the best travel advisors we’ve ever worked with. We typically do not do tour groups or full planned itinerary traveling and Megan understood that and helped us build an incredibly independent structured itinerary that allowed us to see so much of Morocco in 10 days. She set us up with one... read more

From the first communication with Megan on day 1 of planning our Moroccan adventure she was nothing but the best. She responded to every email inquiry, question, suggestion & concerns. She really was one of the best travel advisors we’ve ever worked with. We typically do not do tour groups or full planned itinerary traveling and Megan understood that and helped us build an incredibly independent structured itinerary that allowed us to see so much of Morocco in 10 days. She set us up with one of the best drivers ever in Hamid. He became a brother at the end of our trip. We couldn’t have felt more relaxed & safe driving throughout the entire country. It was one of THE best trips we have ever taken and it wouldn’t have been possible without the expertise of Megan & our driver Hamid. Highly recommend Megan & her KimKim team to anyone looking to create a life changing traveling stress free experience that you get to tailor and design with their insight and expertise.

Hotel Reviews

Odyssee Center Hotel

Casablanca

Decent hotel for a layover in Casa. Nicely designed on inside, extremely comfortable beds and quiet. Short walk to the Medina and central downtown area.

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Kalaa 2

Rabat

Amazing Riad in the heart of the Medina excellent and exceptional staff. Breakfast was amazing in the center courtyard area. Only Riad that I’ve seen w a rooftop pool. Would highly recommend when staying in Rabat. Peaceful and quiet at night.

Tips for future travelers

Enjoy the hospitality of the staff and being in the heart of the Medina

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Gharnata

Chefchaouen

Awesome location on one of the most photographed streets. A bit of a walk from roundabout drop off but that’s Chef for you. Very friendly and helpful staff. Cool rooms make you feel like your in an ancient castle. Good breakfast on the rooftop

Tips for future travelers

Get a porter to help you w your bags at the drop off roundabout. Worth it.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Terre Des Etoiles

Tameslouht

Very unique Glamping experience in the Agafay region. Very cool design and architecture of the camp. Very friendly staff and overall very easy to get to with driver. 🐪 rides on or off site. Some tents don’t have outlets for charging phones or accessories. So bring a solar charger or charging pad.

Tips for future travelers

Don’t think you are staying in Sahara. It’s definitely not the Sahara but still a fun desert like experience

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Riad Perle D'Eau

Essaouira

Amazing location in Medina overlooking the ocean along the old city walls. Staff is amazing. Some of the nicest staff I’ve ever experienced in a Riad. Breakfast is very good on the rooftop with the ocean breeze in your face. Rooms are unique and quiet. If you can get an ocean facing view it’s amazing. Ernest the owner is a lot of fun chatting with during breakfast each morning.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Hard to find at first, tucked away in a corner

Staff

Amazing check in, cooking and overall staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Spotless

Riad Wow

Marrakech

Great location 1/2 block from the heart of the Medina, Hassan Tower & Place Jemma el-Fna, banks & Covid testing locations. All Very convenient. A little bit over decorated with gold chairs and toilets 😳. Air freshener smell of orange blossom is a little over powering at first but it airs out eventually. Breakfast is very good on the very nice spacious rooftop. Staff is very friendly.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfortable beds and spacious rooms

Activity Reviews

Agafay Desert to Essaouira

Morocco

Hamid was the best driver we’ve ever had traveling. He was the ultimate professional and was very concerned about safety and comfort first. He got us to to where we needed to go safely, timely and all while having great conversations and enjoying getting to know us. He became our good friend and brother but the middle of our trip.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had the best driver for the entire trip. Hamid is a rockstar.

Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

Very knowledgeable guide but very dry and quiet spoken. Focused too much on small small details of the palace construction and history that could have been abbreviated significantly. He was thorough but a little too thorough for my style of guides. Could have cut the tour down by 2 hours.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver was always amazing.

Transport

Hamid is simply the best there is.

We had a fantastic time in Morocco and felt well looked after by Megan and our driver Ibrahim ( who is a very good driver, by the way). We really appreciated the care taken to match us up with guides who spoke English well and were knowledgeable about the history and culture of Morocco. We definitely recommend Wanderlust. Kathryn read more

We had a fantastic time in Morocco and felt well looked after by Megan and our driver Ibrahim ( who is a very good driver, by the way). We really appreciated the care taken to match us up with guides who spoke English well and were knowledgeable about the history and culture of Morocco. We definitely recommend Wanderlust. Kathryn

Our driver, Said, was amazing. He was knowledgeable and took the time to stop at interesting places as well as inform us about local custom and culture. He was funny, articulate and able to give us an wonderful perspective on his country. Our travels through the mountains, deserts, olive and palm groves was memorable. Riding dromedaries in the Sahara and staying in the luxury tent camp was another highlight. The staff at the riads and hotels were accommodating and helpful. We enjoyed... read more

Our driver, Said, was amazing. He was knowledgeable and took the time to stop at interesting places as well as inform us about local custom and culture. He was funny, articulate and able to give us an wonderful perspective on his country. Our travels through the mountains, deserts, olive and palm groves was memorable. Riding dromedaries in the Sahara and staying in the luxury tent camp was another highlight. The staff at the riads and hotels were accommodating and helpful. We enjoyed this trip immensely.

Hotel Review

Kasbah Mohayut

Merzouga

Amazing Kasbah. The best accommodation we had on our journey. Staff were friendly, helpful and generally created a welcoming atmosphere for guests. The food was delicious and plentiful. Highly recommend this hotel

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful decor. Amazing, large room.

Location

Right on the edge of the Sahara.

Staff

Friendly, helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes via Meknes

Morocco

We did not get to see Meknes. At the last moment, we received a message from our tour coordinator Meagan that Meknes was closed for restoration. I'm sure this could have been known days ahead of time. The Moroccan authorities didn't decide to close Meknes one day and begin restoration the next.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Morocco was beautiful with so many interesting places to see with a multitude of things to do. Our driver Ahmad helped to make this trip special. He was terrific and was able to help explain anything we asked and get us everywhere we needed to go. From always having cold water ready to stopping for breaks along the way or providing cord and charger for our phones or blue tooth for music. This trip was excellent.

We had an amazing time in Morocco! Megan helped us plan a custom trip based on our schedule that took us from Tangier through Chefchaouen, Fes and Casablanca. The whole team was amazing. The Hotels and Riads were beautiful. The local city guides were very knowledge and helped show us the best side of the places we visited. We also had the best driver/ guide, Aziz Karaoui, (ASK FOR HIM!) he was always on time, kind, knowledgeable and patient with two Americans who had lots of questions. I had... read more

We had an amazing time in Morocco! Megan helped us plan a custom trip based on our schedule that took us from Tangier through Chefchaouen, Fes and Casablanca. The whole team was amazing. The Hotels and Riads were beautiful. The local city guides were very knowledge and helped show us the best side of the places we visited. We also had the best driver/ guide, Aziz Karaoui, (ASK FOR HIM!) he was always on time, kind, knowledgeable and patient with two Americans who had lots of questions. I had a birthday on the trip and he went out of his way to help plan an amazing dinner with a birthday cake that I will never forget! This is the best way to see Morocco and they make it so easy for first timers like us. My wife and I are already talking about our next trip. If you are considering a trip to Morocco, look no further. This is who you want to book with. You will fall in love with this country and it's people, just like we did.

Honestly, I cannot imagine exploring Morocco without WanderLust Voyages which we found through KimKim. Our own private guide with a comfy van outfitted with wifi picked us up in Fez and took us everywhere on our itinerary over the next 10 days. Without a personal guide and driver, there is no way we would have seen as much. Leading up to the trip, we had to change our dates and plans over and over again due to COVID and work and Megan just rolled with it. We even ended up having an extra two... read more

Honestly, I cannot imagine exploring Morocco without WanderLust Voyages which we found through KimKim. Our own private guide with a comfy van outfitted with wifi picked us up in Fez and took us everywhere on our itinerary over the next 10 days. Without a personal guide and driver, there is no way we would have seen as much. Leading up to the trip, we had to change our dates and plans over and over again due to COVID and work and Megan just rolled with it. We even ended up having an extra two days and Megan was able to extend our trip easily without changing the budget. We stayed in gorgeous Riads, which are boutique hotels with spas and authentic Moroccan decor. Each one was special and perfectly located inside the old Medina areas with excellent service, luxurious rooms, wifi, and truly phenomenal meals. I would never have known which one to pick without Megan making the selections. On our own, we probably would have used frequent flyer miles in generic hotels in tourist areas. The activities to which we were directed weren't the tourist traps many of the tours take you to. They were genuinely memorable lifetime experiences. In several cities, Megan arranged for highly knowledgeable guides to explain the history and interesting stories about the places we visited. We could ask all our questions and veer off the scheduled route when something curious arose. The whole trip was like a treasure box with each day full of unique delightful surprises.

We didn't have time to go to Marrakech because we chose Fez, the desert, and Tangier--- I would not recommend missing either the desert or Tangier. We took an hour-long ride on a dromedary ("one hump camel") in the dunes at sunset which was silent and sacred. After the meal in our tent, the local teenagers taught us how to play Berber drums. In Tangier, we looked across the Straights of Gibralter to Spain. If you are a foodie and fan of irreverent Beatnick history, definitely watch the Anthony Bourdain special on Tangier before you go. Learning the thousands of years of history of this international zone really rocked my worldview-- crazy to compare a place that holds onto 200,000 years of history in its current context with Los Angeles which has managed to erase anything before the last 200. Actually, if you are coming from Spain, I highly recommend the ferry across the Straights as your starting point. We spent one night near Meknes in a winery/spa/boutique hotel that was phenomenal! I only wish we had booked two nights. We were thinking it was just a stopover during a long drive, but it was worth a longer stay to truly enjoy the classical herb garden, 750 hectares of vineyards, winery, spa, pools, and food--- very decadent.

Nevertheless-- everyone said, "What! You're not going to Marrakech!?" next time...

Our local guide and driver was Ibrahim-- request him!! Kamal was our expert in Fez-- request him too!

Megan is great. She planned and replanned the trip keeping everything within budget so there was no stress or surprises, and check up on us through Ibrahim all along the way.

If you want something special or different-- Megan can guide you. Stay as long as you can.

Loved it!

Hotel Review

Riad El Amine Fès

Fes

This place is a total shock to the uninitiated. It is located in the old Medina and, if you arrive as we did, your van pulls into this overcrowded dirt parking lot next to a public park, packs of stray dogs, and a cluster of what seem like dingy ancient 4 story plaster buildings with no windows and with graffiti proclaiming "Never Fall in Love" scrawled on a wall. Some people were playing cards and smoking in a pharmacy of one building. Our guide took us walking with our bags among winding passageways to a fancy door that we decided must be the door to the TARDIS because the inside was definitely bigger than the outside! It opened into the gorgeous courtyard and elegant rooms with intricate mosaics covering the walls. Inside, everything was immaculate and luxurious. The staff was always present and helpful. The meals were delicious-- and always more food than we could possibly eat. The swimming pool was beautiful but freezing. One night a band came in to entertain everyone with traditional music. Our room was great-- one thing, though, if you are used to a king-sized bed with your spouse that is made up for two people to be under one cover, you will be surprised. A king-sized bed here is two twins pushed together-- easily remedied, though. The Riad served as a great jumping off point to explore Fez!

Tips for future travelers

Somewhat difficult to walk to things from the hotel. Plan to drive or order a ride.

Authenticity & Character

Gorgeous mosaics

Location

Close to the Medina

Staff

Very accomodating and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

We were there during the end (I hope) of the pandemic and felt completely safe.

Activity Review

Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Kamal was a great guide! Not even bread crumbs would save you in the 9,400 streets of the old Medina and having someone along who knows the history and stories makes it so meaningful. He also steered us to a delicious and beautiful spot for lunch-- we would never have known it was there without him. The local craft places were a little bit touristy-- and priced for tourists-- but, hey, we were tourists! The textiles, ceramics, silver, rugs, and leather were fun to see because they were being made the old way right in front of you. We could peek into but not enter the mosques, but what we could see was beautiful. I am so glad that UNESCO is investing in saving this piece of history.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had a very positive experience booking our trip with KimKim (thanks, Megan), and our trip was great too. We had originally booked our trip for March 2020… and ended up cancelling shortly before we were due to leave because of Covid. Fast forward two years, we emailed KimKim/Megan and she still had all our details and was able to rebook our original planned trip for the same price.

Everything about our trip turned out just as planned and worked out really well. Our driver, Aziz, was great... read more

We had a very positive experience booking our trip with KimKim (thanks, Megan), and our trip was great too. We had originally booked our trip for March 2020… and ended up cancelling shortly before we were due to leave because of Covid. Fast forward two years, we emailed KimKim/Megan and she still had all our details and was able to rebook our original planned trip for the same price.

Everything about our trip turned out just as planned and worked out really well. Our driver, Aziz, was great - driving us all over Morocco in his Mercedes van (with WiFi!), doing so safely while also sharing his knowledge about our surroundings. We even had the pleasure of having tea with his family in Erg Chebbi, which was very nice.

Our tour included extensive time with dedicated guides in both Fez and Marrakech - and they were great, showing us around the key sites and the inner mazes of the medinas, providing in depth knowledge of the history and architecture of these places.

The riads where we stayed we’re all nice - centrally located and architectural marvels , especially the ones in Rabat and Fez. The desert camp was a great experience, from the camel ride out across the dunes to having a campfire and Berber songs under the stars.

The above is just about the service provided/arranged by KimKim, Megan, and their local agent, Wanderlust Travel. But Morocco itself was stunning. We’ve traveled extensively, and I’d say Morocco is tops, both for it’s amazing landscapes as well as the incredible experience of going through the medinas.

Morocco is an amazing country to visit. Wanderlust designed our trip to be packed with fun activities and great accommodation. We were very happy with the itinerary. Their knowledge of the country is fantastic. The local driver and guide that accompanied us the whole time were caring and professional. It was a hassle-free way to travel with 5 kids.

The only reason I gave 4 stars is that I wish the local guides that they outsourced to take us on Medina trips would bring us to fewer... read more

Morocco is an amazing country to visit. Wanderlust designed our trip to be packed with fun activities and great accommodation. We were very happy with the itinerary. Their knowledge of the country is fantastic. The local driver and guide that accompanied us the whole time were caring and professional. It was a hassle-free way to travel with 5 kids.

The only reason I gave 4 stars is that I wish the local guides that they outsourced to take us on Medina trips would bring us to fewer demo/shopping experiences. I have been to many big and inexpensive tours in developing countries, where tour guides heavily rely on kickbacks from these shops, which in turn typically charge multiple times more for those run-of-the-mill souvenirs. I understand that this is the eco-system and as long as I knew, I would never bite. I chose "luxury" (and paid that way) when we booked this trip and was hoping for a much more intimate, exclusive and trustworthy experience. We would have appreciated if they asked us "would you like to shop during your visit?" or warned us "if you do shop, it's very common to bargain in this culture", and said something when we started paying some ridiculous prices. When the airline overbooked our flight and we stayed one more day in Casablanca to explored on our own, we found out we paid 5 times more for the Djellaba that we bought in Fes. We also paid about $120 for some spices and soaps, because the "demo" place said they were a "government shop". These tourist traps were not consistent with the "luxury personalized trip" that I signed up for.

Hotel Review

Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

Marrakech

Amazing property!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Agafay Camp and Camel Trek

Agafay

Agafay camp is WONDERFUL! The amenities better than many of the glamp sites we have been to in the US. They also include dinner and breakfast, which are top notched! I couldn't believe we were able to enjoy such great hospitality in the middle of the desert! Camel ride was super fun. The desert is rocky, so pictures are not as nice, but I understand this is not the Sahara.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff