Traversée Marseille-Oran, formalités et ambiance au port?
by Jyb07
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour,
Dans le cadre d'une préparation de voyage en Algérie, il n'est plus prudent de passer par la Tunisie, j'envisage donc la traversée maritime de MARSEILLE -ORAN pour une destination sur TIMIMOUNE et retour, en groupe de 4X4, je suis à la recherche de tous renseignements sur les formalités et ambiance au port de ORAN avec les autorités, toutes remarques sur la destination, je suis preneur de toutes infos sur les guides à prendre et à éviter.
Merci de vos expériences en retour
Jean-Yves
bonsoir,
juste une petite suggestion, ça serait peut être plus ingénieux de votre part de prendre un Marseille-Alger/Oran-Marseille histoire de découvrir les deux routes et de ne pas repasser par la même route au retour !!
cordialement.
juste une petite suggestion, ça serait peut être plus ingénieux de votre part de prendre un Marseille-Alger/Oran-Marseille histoire de découvrir les deux routes et de ne pas repasser par la même route au retour !!
cordialement.
Bonjour,
Merci pour votre suggestion, mais vu ce qui s'est passé sur ALGER il y a quelques semaines, vu ce qu'il se passe en Tunisie et en Egypte, le secteur des grandes villes m'intéresse moins et si nous devons partir en groupe, je ne peux pas prendre la responsabilité d'emmener tout le monde sur ALGER, une autre fois peut-être.
Je pense déjà que ce projet d'Algérie va tomber à l'eau à cause de tous ces évènements et que le Maroc nous ouvrira les portes de son désert.
Merci quand même et bonne journée
Cordialement
Jean-YVes
vu ce qui s'est passé sur ALGER il y a quelques semaines
vous avez bien précisé '' il y a quelques semaines'' et cela a cause de l'augmentation des prix de plusieurs produits de première nécessité début janvier, suite a ces manifestations ( qui je le rappelle se faisaient de nuit dans les quartiers populaires) , le gouvernement a pris la décision de geler ces prix au minimum jusqu au 31 aout 2011 ! effectivement il y a des appels a des marches populaires pacifiques ces jours ci, mais cela ne se fait que le samedi et encore, ces marches sont interdites et donc peu de personnes répondent a l'appel ! j'habite a quelques centaines de mètres du siège du parti qui organise tout cela et lors de la dernière marche, aucun débordement de mon coté ! la forte présence policières réussi a focaliser ces marches sur le Bd Didouche Mourad, Hassiba Ben Bouali, Asselah Houssine et Med Belouizdad ! donc venir a Alger un jour de semaine ne présente aucun danger, je rajoute qu'il y a tout autant de chance que ça dégénère en Algérie qu'au Maroc ! et ne faites pas d’amalgame avec ce qui se passe en Tunisie et en Egypte ! Mais bon, maintenant c est a vous de voir !
cordialement.
vous avez bien précisé '' il y a quelques semaines'' et cela a cause de l'augmentation des prix de plusieurs produits de première nécessité début janvier, suite a ces manifestations ( qui je le rappelle se faisaient de nuit dans les quartiers populaires) , le gouvernement a pris la décision de geler ces prix au minimum jusqu au 31 aout 2011 ! effectivement il y a des appels a des marches populaires pacifiques ces jours ci, mais cela ne se fait que le samedi et encore, ces marches sont interdites et donc peu de personnes répondent a l'appel ! j'habite a quelques centaines de mètres du siège du parti qui organise tout cela et lors de la dernière marche, aucun débordement de mon coté ! la forte présence policières réussi a focaliser ces marches sur le Bd Didouche Mourad, Hassiba Ben Bouali, Asselah Houssine et Med Belouizdad ! donc venir a Alger un jour de semaine ne présente aucun danger, je rajoute qu'il y a tout autant de chance que ça dégénère en Algérie qu'au Maroc ! et ne faites pas d’amalgame avec ce qui se passe en Tunisie et en Egypte ! Mais bon, maintenant c est a vous de voir !
cordialement.
Bonjour,
Merci pour toutes ces précisions mais je ne fais aucun amalgame. Il faut tout de même bien comprendre également que je ne pars pas seul, c'est un groupe de plusieurs personnes et plusieurs véhicules, les responsabilités sont donc multipliées, et la décision ne m'appartient pas mais je soumets la proposition au membres du groupe. J'étais déjà en Algérie en début 2010, le voyage était magnifique et personnellement je suis prêt à y revenir.
De plus, vu d'ici avec l'aide de nos médias, si il n'y a pas d'amalgame, il y tout de même ce que l'on entend et ce que l'on voit et force est de constater que les pays du Maghreb sont actuellement en pleine crise et instables, çà a bien commencé par la Tunisie, poursuivi par l'Egypte, c'était l'Algérie il a quelques semaines et d'après les médias les risques sont grandissant pour ce pays et effectivement, le Maroc pourrait être touché très prochainement.
Ce que je souhaite tout simplement, c'est de prévoir un voyage jusqu'en Algérie via le bateau, descendre jusqu'à TIMIMOUNE et remonter. Quant aux grandes villes, que ce soit ORAN ou ALGER, elles méritent toutes les deux de s'y arrêter plusieurs jours pour les découvrir.
Pour ce voyage et pour rassurer mes compagnons de voyage, je cherche juste à me renseigner sur la sécurité du pays et des zones à visiter.
Merci encore de vos réponses
cordialement
Il faut tout de même bien comprendre également que je ne pars pas seul, c'est un groupe de plusieurs personnes et plusieurs véhicules, les responsabilités sont donc multipliées, et la décision ne m'appartient pas mais je soumets la proposition au membres du groupe. J'étais déjà en Algérie en début 2010, le voyage était magnifique et personnellement je suis prêt à y revenir.
Je n'ai fait que vous informer, maintenant vous savez que la situation est bien plus calme que ce qu'annoncent les médias !
De plus, vu d'ici avec l'aide de nos médias, si il n'y a pas d'amalgame, il y tout de même ce que l'on entend et ce que l'on voit et force est de constater que les pays du Maghreb sont actuellement en pleine crise et instables, çà a bien commencé par la Tunisie, poursuivi par l'Egypte, c'était l'Algérie il a quelques semaines et d'après les médias les risques sont grandissant pour ce pays et effectivement, le Maroc pourrait être touché très prochainement.
Si on suit vraiment ce que disent ces ''médias'' on resterait cloîtré chez soit ! on continue a dire que rien ne va en Tunisie alors que tout est rétabli dans les zones touristiques de hammamet et de djerba, ne manque que les touristes ! Un petit exemple; Aljazeera annonçait que la marche qui s'est tenue le 22/01 a Alger avait pour cause l'augmentation des prix ! alors que ça n avait aucun rapport avec cela! au début du mois de janvier, 2M (chaîne marocaine) annonçait qu il y avait un gros problème d'eau potable à Alger et que les algérois en avaient ras le bol, alors que 93% de l’Algérie est raccordée au réseau ( pour un pays aussi vaste, difficile de faire mieux) ! ils avaient même cité le chiffe incroyable de 113 000 😮 interventions de la part de la police nationale pour émeutes en 2010 ! alors ...
Ce que je souhaite tout simplement, c'est de prévoir un voyage jusqu'en Algérie via le bateau, descendre jusqu'à TIMIMOUNE et remonter. Quant aux grandes villes, que ce soit ORAN ou ALGER, elles méritent toutes les deux de s'y arrêter plusieurs jours pour les découvrir. Pour ce voyage et pour rassurer mes compagnons de voyage, je cherche juste à me renseigner sur la sécurité du pays et des zones à visiter.
Sachez que pour votre voyage, il n y a aucun problème, vous pouvez rejoindre Oran puis Timimoun et repartir par la même route sur Oran ! ou alors arriver sur Alger, rallier Timimoun en passant par Ghardaia et ensuite repartir de l'autre coté sur Oran !
Cordialement.
Je n'ai fait que vous informer, maintenant vous savez que la situation est bien plus calme que ce qu'annoncent les médias !
De plus, vu d'ici avec l'aide de nos médias, si il n'y a pas d'amalgame, il y tout de même ce que l'on entend et ce que l'on voit et force est de constater que les pays du Maghreb sont actuellement en pleine crise et instables, çà a bien commencé par la Tunisie, poursuivi par l'Egypte, c'était l'Algérie il a quelques semaines et d'après les médias les risques sont grandissant pour ce pays et effectivement, le Maroc pourrait être touché très prochainement.
Si on suit vraiment ce que disent ces ''médias'' on resterait cloîtré chez soit ! on continue a dire que rien ne va en Tunisie alors que tout est rétabli dans les zones touristiques de hammamet et de djerba, ne manque que les touristes ! Un petit exemple; Aljazeera annonçait que la marche qui s'est tenue le 22/01 a Alger avait pour cause l'augmentation des prix ! alors que ça n avait aucun rapport avec cela! au début du mois de janvier, 2M (chaîne marocaine) annonçait qu il y avait un gros problème d'eau potable à Alger et que les algérois en avaient ras le bol, alors que 93% de l’Algérie est raccordée au réseau ( pour un pays aussi vaste, difficile de faire mieux) ! ils avaient même cité le chiffe incroyable de 113 000 😮 interventions de la part de la police nationale pour émeutes en 2010 ! alors ...
Ce que je souhaite tout simplement, c'est de prévoir un voyage jusqu'en Algérie via le bateau, descendre jusqu'à TIMIMOUNE et remonter. Quant aux grandes villes, que ce soit ORAN ou ALGER, elles méritent toutes les deux de s'y arrêter plusieurs jours pour les découvrir. Pour ce voyage et pour rassurer mes compagnons de voyage, je cherche juste à me renseigner sur la sécurité du pays et des zones à visiter.
Sachez que pour votre voyage, il n y a aucun problème, vous pouvez rejoindre Oran puis Timimoun et repartir par la même route sur Oran ! ou alors arriver sur Alger, rallier Timimoun en passant par Ghardaia et ensuite repartir de l'autre coté sur Oran !
Cordialement.
Bonjour,
Moi je te Suggère que tu Descends Directement d Oran vers Timimoune en passant par Béni Abbas, puis ca seras bcp Intéressant de rejoindre La Vallée du Mzab en passant par la très belle ville de El Goulea, puis tu remonte vers Oran via Laghouat-Aflou Tiaret.
Je te rappel que la semaine du Mouloud et du Sbouaa a Timimoune commence le 16 Février prochain, et c est une occasion a ne pas rater en aucun cas…
Bon séjour…….................................................Tamurtanagh
Moi je te Suggère que tu Descends Directement d Oran vers Timimoune en passant par Béni Abbas, puis ca seras bcp Intéressant de rejoindre La Vallée du Mzab en passant par la très belle ville de El Goulea, puis tu remonte vers Oran via Laghouat-Aflou Tiaret.
Je te rappel que la semaine du Mouloud et du Sbouaa a Timimoune commence le 16 Février prochain, et c est une occasion a ne pas rater en aucun cas…
Bon séjour…….................................................Tamurtanagh
"La Vallée du Mzab, un Bijoux de l'architecture, cette Merveille en plein désert, qui ne cesse de fasciner les architectes du monde entier, c'est une perle Rare et nous devons la préserver et nous en Inspirer dans le but de préserver notre patrimoine et de perpétuer notre Culture". (UNESCO).
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2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
I think that’s it for now.
Take care
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
I think that’s it for now.
Take care
Hi everyone! 😊
We’re traveling as a family to Marrakech from April 19 to 24, and there’ll be 15 of us (all ages), staying in the Targa neighborhood (El Idrissi Street).
I’d love your advice on a few things! 🙏
🚗 Vehicle rental
We’re thinking of renting 3 cars. We’ve seen really low prices online, but often without insurance.
👉 Do you have any reliable contacts or personal experiences to share?
👉 Would you recommend getting specific “tourist” insurance?
🏛️ Visits – Bahia Palace & Saadian Tombs
We’d like to visit the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs, but:
We can’t find single tickets online We only see guided tours with fixed times (like 9:30 AM / 4-hour tours)
👉 Do you know if it’s possible to book without a guide? 👉 Or do we have to buy tickets on-site? (We’re a little worried about crowds and lines, especially with older folks in the group.) 🍽️ Restaurants / meals We’ve spotted the Grand Bazaar Marrakech for a meal. 👉 Any thoughts? 👉 Could you recommend other restaurants in the same budget? (We’re a big group, so it needs to stay reasonable.) For lunch/snacks, we’ve seen:
Snack Toubkal Goûter Saveur
👉 If anyone’s been, I’d love your feedback! 😊 🛒 Practical info – Targa neighborhood We’ll be in Targa (El Idrissi Street). 👉 Are there shops nearby for quick groceries (breakfast, water, etc.)?
If you’ve got any great tips, contacts, or little tricks, I’d love to hear them! 😍 Thanks so much for your help! 💖
We can’t find single tickets online We only see guided tours with fixed times (like 9:30 AM / 4-hour tours)
👉 Do you know if it’s possible to book without a guide? 👉 Or do we have to buy tickets on-site? (We’re a little worried about crowds and lines, especially with older folks in the group.) 🍽️ Restaurants / meals We’ve spotted the Grand Bazaar Marrakech for a meal. 👉 Any thoughts? 👉 Could you recommend other restaurants in the same budget? (We’re a big group, so it needs to stay reasonable.) For lunch/snacks, we’ve seen:
Snack Toubkal Goûter Saveur
👉 If anyone’s been, I’d love your feedback! 😊 🛒 Practical info – Targa neighborhood We’ll be in Targa (El Idrissi Street). 👉 Are there shops nearby for quick groceries (breakfast, water, etc.)?
If you’ve got any great tips, contacts, or little tricks, I’d love to hear them! 😍 Thanks so much for your help! 💖
As-salamu alaykum!
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Mathieu
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Mathieu
Mid-May: arriving alone (so, a "petit taxi"?) at Marrakech airport around 4:30 PM,
is it advisable to take a taxi at the airport (cost?) or is it wiser to book one through the hotel before departure (which would cost me 20 €)?
I think I’ve seen lower fares elsewhere (12 €?).
Destination: Riad Sijane near Djemaa El Fna square. Thanks!
hi there
we’re heading to Hammamet in a few months
what would you recommend visiting for a week?
best regards
Hi there,
I’m planning my next trip outside Europe for next year, but unfortunately, I don’t have a choice with the dates—it’s late June to early July. Last year, I went to Japan for three weeks, and it was constantly 36-37°C with over 90% humidity. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible either.
For Egypt, I know it’s a period to avoid if possible, but I’m thinking that by the sea, it might be manageable. Otherwise, I’ll consider another destination.
Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada in the evening Day 2, 3, 4: Hurghada Day 5: Hurghada, then drive to Luxor in the early afternoon Day 6: Luxor Day 7: Luxor, then drive back to Hurghada in the late afternoon Day 8, 9, 10, 11: Hurghada Day 12: Return flight
For the Hurghada trip, either rent a car or—easier—a private car/van. Is it worth adding an extra day in Luxor?
During the stay, we’re planning activities like camel rides, quad biking, jeep tours, snorkeling, and jet skiing.
Thanks for your replies
I’m planning my next trip outside Europe for next year, but unfortunately, I don’t have a choice with the dates—it’s late June to early July. Last year, I went to Japan for three weeks, and it was constantly 36-37°C with over 90% humidity. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible either.
For Egypt, I know it’s a period to avoid if possible, but I’m thinking that by the sea, it might be manageable. Otherwise, I’ll consider another destination.
Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada in the evening Day 2, 3, 4: Hurghada Day 5: Hurghada, then drive to Luxor in the early afternoon Day 6: Luxor Day 7: Luxor, then drive back to Hurghada in the late afternoon Day 8, 9, 10, 11: Hurghada Day 12: Return flight
For the Hurghada trip, either rent a car or—easier—a private car/van. Is it worth adding an extra day in Luxor?
During the stay, we’re planning activities like camel rides, quad biking, jeep tours, snorkeling, and jet skiing.
Thanks for your replies
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Morocco in September-October in our Fiat camper van, which isn’t a 4x4 but has already handled quite a bit of rough travel. While reading up on southern Morocco, we’ve been drawn to the Aguinane oasis but I’m having trouble locating it on the map. Is it possible to get there without a 4x4?
Thanks for your help
Hi,
Does anyone know the address of a rose flower distillery in the Valley of Roses / Kelaa M'Gouna? A traditional distillery, not just the tourist shop.
Thanks a bunch!
Nicolas :-)
Does anyone know the address of a rose flower distillery in the Valley of Roses / Kelaa M'Gouna? A traditional distillery, not just the tourist shop.
Thanks a bunch!
Nicolas :-)
Hi there,
Can anyone tell me if it's possible to travel from the Dades Gorges (Msemrir) to the Todra Gorges (Tamtatouche) on a paved road? Thanks in advance for any answers.
Hello,
We’d like to hire a French-speaking guide (agency, professional, or volunteer) to show us around Cairo over three days.
Trip planned for November 22, 23, and 24, 2026—four veteran French travelers.
We’re open to any leads, contact info, or suggestions.
Best regards,
Jacques
Hi there,
I have a layover in Algeria.
I won’t be leaving the airport.
The two tickets aren’t with the same airline.
Do I need a transit visa?
Thanks for any details and your help!
Hi there,
I live in Casablanca and my parents, who are 80, will be joining me in Marrakech at the beginning of May for a few days.
We’ll be renting a car to get around.
Do you have any suggestions for things to see or visit within a 2-3 hour drive max from Marrakech that aren’t too touristy?
My parents can walk a bit, but at 80, no climbing Mount Toubkal!
Thanks so much in advance for your ideas!




