Remy Schneider 
 
2024-09-19
 
 
  
Tayeb was more than just a driver, he was a friendly tour guide and photographer. Taking us around Morocco to see the sights. Would definitely use him again
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 kristin feldkamp 
 
2024-09-18
 
 
  
Our trip was everything I’d hoped it would be and more! Our guide, Tarik, was FANTASTIC and is now our forever friend! He took care of all our needs and went above and beyond- stopping for yellow melons, donkey petting, and grabbing a few dates, making sure someone was always there to help us with luggage, directing us to the best restaurants, giving us advice on tipping and shopping and answering a million questions, and keeping us safe while driving on some crazy roads! We were also so lucky to have a second guide in training, Hamza! He was our social media superstar- taking fabulous photos and videos for us and lending a second local perspective. He is going to be a fantastic guide on his own soon!
Morocco is a country of history, beautiful landscapes, vibrant cities, and wonderful, friendly people . I learned so much in this trip that I wish there was a final exam at the end!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Rachael Stafford 
 
2024-09-18
 
 
  
We have just finished an amazing 10 day trip to Morocco. It was our guide, Tarik, that made the trip memorable and unique. He anticipated our every need and his upbeat personality and fantastic laugh made each part of this adventure so much fun. Not only is he well versed in his country’s history and culture, he was incredibly resourceful in pointing out all of the small and wonderful places to stop, and making my group of 4, part of these experiences. He also provided practical advice with tips for safety and the understanding of local customs, both insightful and respectful of Moroccan culture. We felt like we were always in good hands, Tarik was always on time, flexible to our needs and kept us comfortable. We benefitted from the addition of Hamza, a guide in training, who brought his personal energy and kindness to our group. He was also special and will be a great future guide for your company. In the end, these two wonderful guides felt more like friends who were an integral part of our group, seamlessly integrating themselves into our travel experience of this enchanting country and enriching it beyond my expectations. Thank you, Tarik and Hamza for fostering the trip of a lifetime! It would not have been the same experience without them and their wealth of knowledge and wonderful personalities!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Lisa Domser 
 
2024-09-17
 
 
  
From start to finish and everything in between, our guides Tarik and his colleague Hamza were so great. Tarik’s knowledge of the country and all of its roadways, stop off points, lunch spots and so much more was truly amazing and appreciated. He was always on time for pick ups and drop offs. He always called ahead to our accommodations to let them know we were approaching and to be ready to help with our bags. He even suggested dinner spots and made reservations for us. The trip was so fun. We went to so many places and saw so much of the country. The planning on behalf of the Original Travels team was on point and Tarik is a gem. Give him a raise and a new van.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Ashley Desatnik 
 
2024-09-14
 
 
  
Thank you Karim for making our first trip to Morroco such a wonderful and memorable experience. We loved your friendliness and most of all your positivity especially when we encountered unexpected weather conditions (heavy rains) that impacted our stay in the desert camp. Both you and Said were fantastic in doing your best to make alternate arrangements to still provide us with an amazing desert experience of glamping, quad bikes and camel rides at sunset. You’re a very knowledgeable guide and a GREAT ambassador for Morroco. You also gave us a true appreciation of the Berber/Amazigh people and culture. We felt totally at ease with you driving us around many hundreds of kilometres. A BIG THANK YOU to you and Original Travel for making this the best trip.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Sharon Gryfe 
 
2024-09-14
 
 
  
Original travels organized the trip of a lifetime for us.  Abdel was very responsive to our questions and our preferences when we were in the planning stages, and Saïd regularly checked in throughout the trip to make sure we were happy and our needs were being met.  Our driver/guide Karim was fantastic - he was so knowledgeable,  sharing his love for his country with us, and his positive energy made our trip a delight.  At one point heavy rains closed roads we were meant to take to Merzouga in the Sahara- Saïd quickly made new arrangements for us to make sure we didn't miss out on anything,  and Karim was a reassuring presence with his good humour throughout. Thanks for a magnificent holiday that opened up so much of Morocco's magic for us.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 LD A 
 
2024-09-09
 
 
  
Thank you Original Travels/Kimkim For The Best Trip I Have Ever Taken!!!

Morocco has been on my bucket list and thanks to Original Traveler, I made it happen! After so much research and reading endless reviews,  I chose Kimkim to help me book this detailed and lengthy trip. From the beginning, Said was extremely patient, thorough, and answered my MANY questions. Said made himself available throughout the entire process, including several changes I had to make due to date changes and where to fly out of at end of trip.  I was so impressed with Said’s kindness, professionalism, communication, and time he took to ensure I was satisfied and happy with my trip itinerary.  Said speaks perfect English and will ensure to tailor the trip you want! Said was in Essaouira towards the end of our trip and even took time to have lunch with me for feedback from our trip. I feel like we have made a friend for life with Said. That’s the care/treatment you feel with Said.  I highly recommend utilizing this personal tour to include Karim, the driver/guide extraordinaire! My trip consisted of myself, my daughter, and her boyfriend. We stayed in 10 different cities, including the Sahara desert, which required lots of driving and time spent with Karim. Having our own vehicle was extremely comfortable and made it personal. From day 1 when I met Karim, he exuded kindness, professionalism and charm (Did I mention he’s handsome as well?). Karim speaks perfect English and is so proud of his beautiful country. I have a tendency to ask too many questions but he was never bothered by it. Karim took such good care of us and without him, our trip would not have been as amazing as it was. When we were in Rabat, we took a taxi to the old Medina that evening and our taxi driver could not speak English (Google translate was not working). I called Karim and he translated for me to ensure we would arrive safely to our destination. Karim also picked us up that evening and took us back to our hotel. In Chefchaouen, my daughter experienced a medical incident on the hike to the waterfall. She was on the verge of passing out and thanks to Karim, we were able to get her help and out of there safely. Karim made our trip so beautiful and extra special that the time flew by. I learned so much about the people, culture, food, and music through Karim that I am forever grateful. Thank you Karim for showing me all the beauty of your country, including your culture and people. For being who you are and for opening up your heart to us. I will never forget you and hope we stay in touch. My favorites: A must see Blue City(Chefchaouen), eating with a local family in their home-Fes, visiting the nomadic family in the anti-Atlas mountains. The Sahara desert with food and music in the camp. Visiting the beautiful Berber woman and seeing how they make the Moroccan rugs in the Atlas Mountains. Our food tour in Marrakech with Said, seeing how argan oil is made one nut at a time outside of Essaouira,  and the beauty of Essaouira with learning how to make Tagine with Said and his family! I have had the opportunity to travel to more than 30 countries and I honestly feel this was the best trip I have ever taken. I owe this to Said and Karim for structuring the trip the way I wanted and for providing us an immersive experience that you just don’t get on average trips. I left feeling that I could live there and that I needed more time in Morocco. Morocco  will always hold a special place in my heart!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Patty Jokiel 
 
2024-08-16
 
 
  
We had a simply magical experience in Morocco for our 25th anniversary celebration. The tour guides were wonderful, the cities were steeped in historical wonder, and the views were breathtaking. We especially loved our driver, Samir, and the beautiful riads we lodged in.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Amanda Parkhurst 
 
2024-07-15
 
 
  
We are typically a family that is adventurous, plans all of our own trips, and wants to soak up as much culture as possible by getting to know locals. I originally thought that having a planned itinerary with a driver would be less of a true cultural experience. I also worried that having a driver with us for 12 days straight could impact our family dynamic - what if we are just not a good match for each other?. From the moment Tariq picked us up at the airport we could tell that we were going to have a blast with Tariq. He was the right combination of funny, caring, knowledgeable, and professional.

On our 12 day adventure, we covered around 2000 km, so had plenty of van time where we could ask him anything, take turns choosing the music we were going to listen to/dance to/sing along to, and learn more about Morocco’s history. Tariq made sure that our trip felt effortless. He would hop on the phone prior to us arriving to connect with the riads so that someone was there to meet our van as it pulled up. In the mornings, he was always waiting by the van with a big smile on his face ready to help connect us to either a tour guide in Marrakech or Fes, or to take us to his favorite hammam in his home town.

While we started off as strangers just getting to know each other, towards the middle of the trip, I felt like Tariq had become an honorary member of the family. Our trip would not have been what it was without all of the behind the scenes work he did to make our trip fall into place.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Alyson Goodwin 
 
2024-07-06
 
 
  
We had a wonderful trip with Original Travels. We did a 12 day trip from Casablanca to Fes to the Sahara to Marrakech to Essaouira and back to Casablanca. From the moment we arrived at the airport in Casablanca,  our driver, Samir, educated us about the country and went out of his way to make sure that all our needs were taken care of. Original Travels was able to book cultural experiences for us such as a meal with a family in Fes. We really felt that absolutely everything was being taken care of and we could just relax and enjoy this beautiful country. I highly recommend Original Travels!!