Les prix pour descendre sur Dakhla en avion ont vraiment augmenté donc je ma demandais si on ne pouvait pas y aller avec sa propre voiture de location? c'est faisable en combien de temps? Ensuite peut on trouver des logements pour 2 dans les 20 euros environ..Est ce que ces établissements sont loin des endroits où l'on peut pratiquer le kitesurf?
Par avance merci 🙂
Je confirme que c’est faisable, personnellement je fait souvent la route entre Agadir et laayoune avec une Peugeot 307 sans aucun problème et beaucoup de mes amis font Laayoune-Dakhela avec des petite voiture aussi.
C’est une belle idée de partir en voiture, pour profiter de la beauté des paysages que je trouve magnifique.
Pour le temps de voyage entre Agadir et Laayoune c’est environ 10h.
Pour le temps de voyage entre Laayoune et Dakhela c’est environ 8h.
Pour les hôtels à Laayoune ils sont à partir de 40dh/personne donc pour 200dh/personne l’hotel serai très correct.
Pour les hotels à Dakhela ils ont a des HOTELS corrects avec 150dh pour 2 personnes.
bonjour j ai habité guelmim pendànt 3 ans j ai fait plusieurs fois le trajet guelmim darkla je n es jamais m y plus de 10 hr en roulant tranquille sachant qu AGADIR et a 200 klm de guelemim vous allez metre au plus 14 a 15 hr pour les hotel il son tous dan la ville vous aites a 5 a 6 klm du lagon ou ce pratique le ski
bonjour, je fait souvent la route cela roule très bien tout droit. essence détaxé à partir de 50 km après TAN TAN et je vais souvent dans un camping (aglou??, !!!) qui loue aussi des chambres sommaires pour 40DH, de plein pied et grande terrasse à l'extérieur le soucis je me rappelle plus du nom c'est à l'entrée de DALKHLA à 1 km du poste de police et d'une station à droite tu ne peut pas le louper et vu qu'il y a de moins en moins de voyageur qui ce rendent en Afrique de l'ouest (Mali..) je pense qu'il y a de la place good road
bonjour, a Dakhla, il y a une auberge au PK 27 , tres bon spot de kitesurf à 200m //aubergedesnomadesdusahara//quiest un camp de kite avec moniteur et pas tres cher , je connais car j'y suis allé deux fois en session pêche,
michel
Salut,
Depuis Agadir, la route se fait correctement bien sûr, tout dépend après de ta façon de conduire, en 1 jours et demi si tu roules bien, en 2 jours si tu roules normal, en 3 jours si tu roules pépère...
Moi je fais toujours cette distance en 1 étape...800 km, en partant le matin vers 6 heures au petit jour, tu arriveras le soir à boujdour, il y a un camping fermé qui ne pose aucun problème de sécurité si tu as peur pour ta voiture de loc et il loue des chambres pour bien moins de 20 euros dans le centre c'est indiqué sur le droite vers la mer.
Le lendemain tu prends la route tranquillement pour arriver sur dakhla en début d'après midi, ce qui te donne le temps de te poser...tu as sur les spots de surf des sortes de campings aménagés ou juste avant d'arriver sur dakhla, le camping moussafir dur à rater sur la gauche loue aussi des piaules pour environ 4-5 euros mais il y a la douche chaude ^^mais tu es à une petite demi-heure en voiture..entre les deux, y a quasi quedale.
Dans le centre ville, pas la peine d'y aller loin des spots, cher...juste pour te ravitailler en eau et bouffe éventuellement ou cyber...
sinon si tu veux y aller en mode pépère :
Agadir-tarfaya, quand tu es sur la route principale, tu sors vers la ville et tu ne peux pas le rater, y a un gros hotel ( me souviens plus du nom)...la voiture se gare la nuit devant la porte mais surveillé par un gardien de nuit, de toute façon ici ça craint rien lol y a des flics partout, la chambre est à environ 8 euros pour deux...puis la deuxième nuit à boujdour comme je t'ai dis ou tu traces direct jusqu'a dakhla...sinon dormir à layoune mais bof...c'est bien plus sympa et dépaysant a Tarfaya ( ancienne ville étape de l'aéropostal).
Le gazole est bien moins cher après tarfaya penses-y^^
Par contre, important, avant de prendre cette route, prépares toi un paquet de fiches ( genre une bonne 20 aines facile pour un A/R)..il y a beaucoup de contrôle, cela va très vite si tu as une fiche à leur donner :
NOM
PRENOM
DATE ET LIEU DE NAISSANCE
NATIONALITE
PROFESSION
ADRESSE
NO PASSEPORT DELIVRE LE A EXPRIRE LE
MOTIF DU VOYAGE : TOURISME
MARQUE ET IMMATRICULATION DU VEHICULE
VENANT DE :
ALLANT A :
Tu fais une fiche par personne, je te conseil de faire ça propre tu écris ça avec toutes les infos sauf venant de et allant à puis tu la photocopies en bon nombre de fois..pas besoin de gros format, une feuille A4 divisé en 2 pour 2 personnes suffit...
Pour allant et venant de tu écriras au fur et a mesure...
Pense à passer chez marjane à agadir pour faire le plein de bieres^^....un conseil
Merci à tous de vos réponses! On va étudier tout ça et pourquoi pas descendre jusqu’à Dakhla mais on a que 12 jours au Maroc donc c'est juste je trouve....
bonjour, à moins d'avoir l'intention de faire du tourisme entre Agadir et Dakhla compte tenu des frais de voiture et du temps perdu sur la route qui est tres fatigante si vous partez pour uniquement le kitesurf ne vaudrait il pas mieux faire un vol direct Dakhla, là tous les hebergements sont possible,
michel
Si surement mais pour une question de budget ce n'est pas possible. Pour nos dates Nantes Marrakech 230 euros A/R et Nantes Dakhla 690 euros A/R!
pourquoi ne pas partir de Paris, ?pour etre parti plusieurs fois les départs de Nantes sont beaucoup plus chers que de Paris , l'an dernier Nantes agadir:480 euros, en 2011 Paris Agadir 290 euros, voir un Paris Dakhla peut etre la solution avec escale obligée à Casablanca , je crois que en 2010 j'ai payé
490 euros, les vols depuis Paris sont souvent moins chers, à voir;
Mais sinon, pourquoi Dakhla? si vous avez peu de temps et que vous voulez flâner aux alentour, il y a de très beaux spots de kite-surf entre Safi et Agadir.
Sinon si ce n'est que pour aller surfer rien d'autre, il a supratours qui va à Dakhla en bus de Marrakech ou Agadir...Peut être même Casa, sûrement.
Nous sommes de Vendée et partir de Paris pour nous est toujours plus compliqué car pour s'y rendre il faut soit laisser sa voiture au parking payant de l’aéroport ou se faire emmener... Nous ne pouvons pas prendre le train à cause des surfs et kitesurfs... :( Même problème pour les bus peut être?!?!
Sinon c'est sur que les vols sont toujours moins cher au départ de Paris!
Nous connaissons déjà la côte entre Agadir et Essaouira et j'aurai bien découvert Dakhla qui parait il est une des meilleures destination pour le kite.
En tout cas merci de m'avoir répondu...ce forum est toujours au top ;-)
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Annie
Hello,
In September, my wife and I, along with another couple, will be traveling to Tunisia and staying at the Sheherasade Hotel near Sousse.
We’d love to hear your recommendations or tips on places to visit, as well as advice on taxis or other transportation options.
Thanks in advance!
This autumn’s trip should be in Morocco—barring any geopolitical issues between now and then.
After many trips to the south of Fès, I’m giving the north a try.
My plan is roughly to do a road trip loop from Rabat back to Rabat, passing through Asilah, Tangier, Tétouan, Chefchaouen, Akchour, Fès, Meknès, and Volubilis.
That’s a lot of cities.
Probably a bit too many for our taste—we usually prefer more isolated spots...
So I’m looking for tips on little backroads, secluded beaches, half-day hikes, and offbeat places.
If you’ve also got recommendations for accommodation... (We’re open to splurging over 100 € if it’s a real favorite.)
Feel free to think outside the box—this is an open-ended plan! !😉
Hello,
I’m looking for testimonials from Pieds-Noirs who have recently returned to Algeria.
There can’t be many left after 65 years of the country’s independence.
I’m planning to go back myself soon to reconnect with my roots... before I pass away...
I’ve started making a few pre-bookings for hotels and apartments to rent in Algiers. At first, I received friendly and welcoming responses. Then, when I mentioned I wanted to stay for two or three weeks—maybe even a month—explaining that my trip wouldn’t be strictly touristy but more of a pilgrimage to the places of my childhood, and that it would likely be a very emotional journey, I expected a positive and warm reaction to my approach. Instead, I suddenly stopped getting replies from the three or four people I’d contacted. So now I’m wondering about the reception former Pieds-Noirs can expect...
Anyone here who can share their experience of returning? I specified “recently” because it seems that right now, diplomatic relations between the two governments are extremely tense, not to say hostile... even if Macron claims otherwise...
Hello,
I’m traveling to Algeria from October 27 to November 16, 2026.
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been through the process about the accommodation attestation required for the visa application:
- Does it need to cover the entire duration of the trip?
- Is this document mandatory for a hotel to rent a room?
- Is it checked during inspections?
- Is a hotel booking (e.g., via Booking.com) sufficient for the visa?
- If so, does it need to be paid in advance?
I plan to visit several cities and do one or more treks with a guide or agency.
If you have any contacts you’d recommend, I’d be grateful!
Also, I’d love to share this trip with a companion who’s already done some traveling.
We’d organize the journey together, of course.
Thanks for your feedback!
Safe travels to all,
Dom, Dijon, 64 years old
I’m leaving for Tunisia in five weeks for a full 15-day trip. I’ll be arriving in Monastir and departing from there as well.
I’d like to do a route that’s a bit different from my first stay, which was more focused on cities and culture (Tunis, Sousse, Kairouan, El Jem).
I’ll be getting around by public transport.
I’d like to head south toward Tozeur, and I saw that you can take a *louage* from Monastir to Sbeitla (2h30). I imagine it’s not too complicated to get to Tozeur from there afterward? The issue is the return trip to Monastir and safety in Sbeitla.
If this route seems too complicated, I might opt for Djerba instead, which looks simpler.
I’m heading to Morocco in September 2026, and part of my trip takes me through Merzouga. I’m looking for a 4x4 driver-guide to explore the area with my partner and me.
Even though I come to Morocco four times a year, it’s been a long time since I’ve made the trip by car. I need to refresh my knowledge! I’ll be traveling in early October. I have a car that’s about 20 years old. The plan is to cross via Algeciras/Ceuta.
A few questions:
1) Does this crossing still exist? If so, do I need to buy the ticket in advance or on the spot? From whom? Any advice is welcome!
2) What documents are required for the car?
3) If anyone is making the trip around the same time, it could be fun to drive together 😊
Hi there,
I’m looking for some friendly recommendations for places to stay in Marrakech for 3 nights in June 2026.
In the meantime, have a great day, everyone! Thanks so much in advance.
I’m reaching out to gather your thoughts on an itinerary (10 days... or more?) I’d like to do at the beginning of June 🙂.
Just so you know, I’m planning to do this trip solo (25 years old), using only public transport and just a backpack. I’ve already been to Marrakech and climbed Mount Toubkal two years ago...
I’ll be arriving in Tangier.
Day 1-2: Explore the city center, hike around Cap Spartel...
Day 3: Stop in Tetouan
Day 4-5-6: Chefchaouen and a day hike in the Rif Mountains
Day 6-7: Discover the city of Fes (I’ve heard so many great things!!)
Day 8: Stop in Meknes and possibly visit the historic site of Volubilis
Day 9-10: Rabat (I’ve heard mixed things... some good, some bad)
After that, I have the choice of heading back to Tangier for my return flight... or going down to Agadir (also a possible return flight) and extending my trip by 5 days :)
From what I can tell, everything is well connected by bus (CTM) or train (ONCF).
Another question: Is the vibe in Moroccan youth hostels for meeting people the same as what you’d find in Western Europe?
Thanks in advance for your replies and your kindness! 😊
Tickets for entry to Majorelle Garden are only issued online via an official site
(though there are fraudulent sites out there). On the official site, they ask for legitimate info
(name, nationality, etc.). What made me go "hmm" was the request for both an email address
AND a password (with confirmation). Is this normal?
Thanks for your replies.
Hi there, a group of girlfriends and I are heading to Tunisia. We’d love to know how much cash we should bring for 6 days, considering everything’s already paid for at the hotel. Thanks for your tips!
I’m finalizing the loop I’d like to do in May over 13 days, starting and ending in Essaouira.
We’re planning to rent a vehicle and are pretty active—we’re not really into crowds (that’s why I’ve decided to skip Marrakech).
Here’s my proposed itinerary:
Trip Proposal Summary:
From May 13 (morning arrival) to May 26 (morning departure)
Arrival and departure: Essaouira
Day 1 (May 13): Arrival in Essaouira – Settling in / Exploring / Rest
Day 2 (May 14): Essaouira – Water activities
Day 3 (May 15): Essaouira to Tafraoute (~5h30) – route via Agadir – arrival and first exploration; Question: Is a detour to Taroudant worth considering?
Day 4 (May 16): Tafraoute – Hike in the granite rocks – wild bivouac
Day 5 (May 17): Tafraoute – Aït Mansour gorges – oasis – night in a hostel
Day 6 (May 18): Tafraoute → Foum Zguid (~5h) – transition route – simple overnight or bivouac
Day 7 (May 19): Foum Zguid → Zagora (~3h) – Draa Valley – desert prep
Day 8 (May 20): Zagora → M'Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chigaga – departure with 4x4 guide – entering the dunes – bivouac
Day 9 (May 21): Erg Chigaga – full desert day – walking, exploring – bivouac
Day 10 (May 22): Desert → Ouarzazate (~5–6h) – leaving the desert – rest
Day 11 (May 23): Aït Benhaddou – early visit – short hike – overnight stay
Day 12 (May 24): Aït Benhaddou → Telouet – route toward the Atlas – start of trek – bivouac
Day 13 (May 25): Atlas → Essaouira (~5–6h) – end of trek – return to Essaouira (overnight)
Day 14 (May 26): Essaouira – free time + return flight
What do you think?
I aimed for an excursion to the Chigaga desert from M’Hamid because it seems less touristy and allows for a more compact loop. Is that a good idea? Is the drive to M’Hamid maybe too tedious?
Open to your great tips if there’s room for optimization!
A lot of people find it important to stick to their budget when traveling—not to skimp, but to visit as many places as possible since traveling is their hobby.
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.
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’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! :)
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!
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.
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 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!
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