Éviter les radars des flics marocains?
by Samnotaire
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
bonjours ..braves gens du forum ..je me demande coment faire pour eviter ces radars marocains ..c'est a dire ces flics marocain malhonnete qui se cahent avec leurs radars pour pour relever les excces de vitesse.... et te font payer 300 cents dhirams environs 30 euro pour vitesse elevee meme si tu roule a 60km a l'heure ..et les panneaux de signalisations..??? inexistants ...
Bonjour c'est dommage vraiment .
BIEN c'est simple si tu respecte la vitesse normalement pas de soucis , pour 60 km/h ils verbalisent à partir de 66 , 10 % environ .. si ya pas de panneaux en ville c'est sensé etre 60 et 80 hors ville normalement toujours un panneaux à la con planqué meme si il était 20 km avant ... si c'est pas enregistré reste l'arrengement à l'amiable 😄
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Bonjour,
Il suffit de respecter strictement la limitation de vitesse !😛
Il suffit de respecter strictement la limitation de vitesse !😛
" Nous ne saurons jamais tout le bien qu'un simple sourire peut être capable de faire."
Mère Teresa
Bonjour,
Il suffit de respecter strictement la limitation de vitesse !😛
J'allais le dire :)
Il suffit de respecter strictement la limitation de vitesse !😛
J'allais le dire :)
Des infos pour vivre et travailler au Maroc : http://o-maroc.com
Il y a des vitesse limitées au Maroc, donc à respecter comme dans d'autres pays, premier point
Deuxième point : un minimul de respect, ce sont des policiers ou la gendarmerie royale et non des flics (ils font leur travail).
Je vais régulièrement au Maroc en camping car et pas un seul P.V, je respecte leurs coutumes et leur manière de vie.
Bonjour, c'est pour compenser la faiblesse de leur salaire, donc il suffit d'avoir des billets sous la main en conduisant, mais ce n'est pas spécifique au Maroc, c'est la meme chose en Afrique ou en amérique latine.En Cote d'Ivoire j'ai meme eu un policier qui m'a demandé une contravention jugeant que mon permis était faux, vu la photo qui ne correspondait pas (prise quand j'avais 18 ans) et la date de naissance fausse (1941) car d'après lui j'aurais déja du etre mort!!!
Lol,
Un jour, un flic m'arrête au Sénégal et tous les contrôles qu'il faisait tombait à l'eau, j'étais clean ^^...Du coup, je le sentais vraiment impatient de trouver un moyen de me verbaliser....Alors, il perd patience et me dit, " bon, il faut que tu me dises ce que tu as comme infraction".... Et ça, j'adore, je sais que ça va me couter un billet mais que ça va être un pur moment de rigolade...je cherche évidemment un style d'infraction le moins cher possible et je lui sors donc des exemples...Mais l'homme n'est pas satisfait, il me dit clairement que ce n'est pas assez cher et qu'il faut que ça atteigne 20 000 cfa...Je commence à être au ange😎... Du coup, je me lance, je lui dis que j'ai grillé un stop...aussitôt le gars réplique " ça c'est pas bon, c'est 40 000 cfa"....J'éclate de rire, il ne sourit pas, alors je lui dis que je l'ai fais exprès car je suis raciste envers les panneaux de stop...L'homme se détend et rentre dans le jeu, visiblement cela l'a amusé et il veut jouer...
Bon bref on s'amuse et sur la fin il finit par me dire que c'est une plaisanterie, que je n'ai rien grillé...je lui dis donc oui...et il finit par me dire en reprenant son serieux et tendant la main et sans me regarder...", 10 000 cfa pour avoir menti à un agent assermenté c'est un bon prix"...Je lui tend un billet de 2000 avec le sourire et lui dis, c'est bien payé pour avoir rigolé quand même....Il éclate de rire et confirme et me souhaite bonne route😛
Sinon au Maroc, j'ai même eu droit a une tentative d'amande pour avoir fait 3 fois le tour d'un rond point car "je dégradais volontairement la route publique"...
L'humour m'a toujours sorti de ces situations pénibles...Mais je dois avouer depuis quelques années que les flics marocains devenaient de + en + des professionnels du chiffre d'affaire...On le voit bien qu'ils n'ont rien compris à la sécurité routière...
en tout cas le Maroc est toujours officiellement dans la liste des pays ou la violence routière est la plus significative, preuve que tous ces radars n'ont pas d'autres fonctions que de faire du pognon😉...
Mais bon, je respecte toujours au mieux possible les vitesse et la ceinture maintenant que je connais leur manège...Et en tant que touristes, on est en + mieux traité que les marocains car eux...ils bouffent souvent les pauvres...
Un jour, un flic m'arrête au Sénégal et tous les contrôles qu'il faisait tombait à l'eau, j'étais clean ^^...Du coup, je le sentais vraiment impatient de trouver un moyen de me verbaliser....Alors, il perd patience et me dit, " bon, il faut que tu me dises ce que tu as comme infraction".... Et ça, j'adore, je sais que ça va me couter un billet mais que ça va être un pur moment de rigolade...je cherche évidemment un style d'infraction le moins cher possible et je lui sors donc des exemples...Mais l'homme n'est pas satisfait, il me dit clairement que ce n'est pas assez cher et qu'il faut que ça atteigne 20 000 cfa...Je commence à être au ange😎... Du coup, je me lance, je lui dis que j'ai grillé un stop...aussitôt le gars réplique " ça c'est pas bon, c'est 40 000 cfa"....J'éclate de rire, il ne sourit pas, alors je lui dis que je l'ai fais exprès car je suis raciste envers les panneaux de stop...L'homme se détend et rentre dans le jeu, visiblement cela l'a amusé et il veut jouer...
Bon bref on s'amuse et sur la fin il finit par me dire que c'est une plaisanterie, que je n'ai rien grillé...je lui dis donc oui...et il finit par me dire en reprenant son serieux et tendant la main et sans me regarder...", 10 000 cfa pour avoir menti à un agent assermenté c'est un bon prix"...Je lui tend un billet de 2000 avec le sourire et lui dis, c'est bien payé pour avoir rigolé quand même....Il éclate de rire et confirme et me souhaite bonne route😛
Sinon au Maroc, j'ai même eu droit a une tentative d'amande pour avoir fait 3 fois le tour d'un rond point car "je dégradais volontairement la route publique"...
L'humour m'a toujours sorti de ces situations pénibles...Mais je dois avouer depuis quelques années que les flics marocains devenaient de + en + des professionnels du chiffre d'affaire...On le voit bien qu'ils n'ont rien compris à la sécurité routière...
en tout cas le Maroc est toujours officiellement dans la liste des pays ou la violence routière est la plus significative, preuve que tous ces radars n'ont pas d'autres fonctions que de faire du pognon😉...
Mais bon, je respecte toujours au mieux possible les vitesse et la ceinture maintenant que je connais leur manège...Et en tant que touristes, on est en + mieux traité que les marocains car eux...ils bouffent souvent les pauvres...
Bonjour
il faut respecter le code de la route ; sinon nul n'est sensé a ignorer la loi !!
il faut respecter le code de la route ; sinon nul n'est sensé a ignorer la loi !!
Hamd Warzazi
Oui , mais ou cela se gate c'est quand tu respectes le code a la lettre et que l'on t'arrète quand meme pour trouver un moyen de te faire sortir un billet.
c'est vrai qu'avec de l'humour et en parlant en arabe on s'en sort trés bien , une fois le 19 avril 2012 je me suis fait arrêté à Rabat par les flics en moto il était 00H30 le mec a eu l'oeil quand même ma date de naissance le 19 avril 82 , il a appelé son collègue et m'ont chanté joyeux anniversaire et safi slama ... j'avais eu peur parce que 1 heure avant j'avais fait une énorme connerie en plein ventre ville , juste au feu rouge de la poste avenue Mohamed 5 , l'avenue du parlement c'elle ou il y a le plus de flics de bergueg et toute les manifs ... 2 abrutis en skooter made in china me poursuivais depuis quelques kilomètres , ils ont profité que je sois au feu rouge pour ce mettre devant mon 4x4 et sont descendu l'air décidé .. ce bagarrer à cet endroit son pas malin , j'ai passé la première ils ce sont écarté genre ta un skooter devant tu passera pas 😛 .. j'ai roulé sur le bordel et je suis partis ; 😄
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12 ans que je conduis moto et voiture au Maroc 1 a 2 mois par année. Au vu que je suis en vacance et que je sait que je ne peut pas faire un trajet sans être contrôlé je m' adapte au mieux. Comme d' autres j' ai eu des mésaventures ou j' ai eu la chance de bien m' en sortir, les rares fois ou j' ai du payer c' est que j' avais effectivement fait une faute. Le prix a payer nous est (honnête). En Suisse en 2013 me suis fait prendre en sortie d' une localité (8 heures du soir) le panneau de signalisation fin de 50 à l' heure est bien après les dernières maisons, vitesse retenue 66 kmh, sanction un avertissement et 400 Euros a payer ( ou 4 jours de prison). Comme bien souvent au Maroc et en Europe c' est du raket !!!! légal, tout le monde le sait et les politiques comptent sur cette rentrée d' argent. Avec un pincement au coeur je sait qu' il faut accepter cette injustice ou renoncer a conduire.
Oui c'est clair, tu as bien raison de nous rappeler qu'en Europe, on nous racket aussi...
La sécurité routière, mes fesses....😠
Une grosse majorité de ces radars sont mis à des endroit ou on sait que le pognon va tomber... en plus, la plus grosse partie de l'argent des radars en France ne va pas dans la poche de l'état mais dans celles des amis de notre ancien président qui a donné la gestion des pv à une boite privé eh oui...tous les radars automatique que nous voyons sur le bords des routes en France ne sont pas gérés par l'état mais par une boîte dont le but est de générer du CA et donc de la marge...
Alors oui, tu as raison, n'accusons plus les marocains, on est pire qu'eux et les marocains le savent que leurs flics les rackettent alors que les français ne le savent pas qu'on se fout d'eux...
La sécurité routière, mes fesses....😠
Une grosse majorité de ces radars sont mis à des endroit ou on sait que le pognon va tomber... en plus, la plus grosse partie de l'argent des radars en France ne va pas dans la poche de l'état mais dans celles des amis de notre ancien président qui a donné la gestion des pv à une boite privé eh oui...tous les radars automatique que nous voyons sur le bords des routes en France ne sont pas gérés par l'état mais par une boîte dont le but est de générer du CA et donc de la marge...
Alors oui, tu as raison, n'accusons plus les marocains, on est pire qu'eux et les marocains le savent que leurs flics les rackettent alors que les français ne le savent pas qu'on se fout d'eux...
C'est pas très gai vot'truc là, et ça ne me fait pas vraiment voyager 🤪 J't'aime bien Zreka, mais quand même ! 😎
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Par dessus tout, c'est la joie qui m'en impose,
Et je vends ma sublime 500 Royal Enfield, qui se bronze à GOA !
Bonjour,
je partage l'avis émis par jeanclaude33.
ainsi que celui de Mezgarne.
Bonne journée
je partage l'avis émis par jeanclaude33.
ainsi que celui de Mezgarne.
Bonne journée
(ils font leur travail).
Tu ne peux pas t'imaginer le nombre incalculable de fois ou les "flics" du Maroc ont tenté de faire du hors travail sous couvert de leur travail...Demande à la population ce qu'elle en pense de ces lois qui ordonnent aux flics de ne pas trop abuser des touristes et de les laisser tranquille...
La loi en Maroc sur la route n'est pas la même pour les marocains et pour toi...
Un peu de bon sens quand même, on est dans un pays ou la corruption est presque un jeu et quand je serre la main du gendarme avec tutoiement et la main dans la main pour s'éloigner et discuter du prix de l'infraction...Ca m'arrange évidemment mais je n'éprouve pas le moindre respect pour tout ce qui porte un uniforme en Afrique...
Tu ne peux pas t'imaginer le nombre incalculable de fois ou les "flics" du Maroc ont tenté de faire du hors travail sous couvert de leur travail...Demande à la population ce qu'elle en pense de ces lois qui ordonnent aux flics de ne pas trop abuser des touristes et de les laisser tranquille...
La loi en Maroc sur la route n'est pas la même pour les marocains et pour toi...
Un peu de bon sens quand même, on est dans un pays ou la corruption est presque un jeu et quand je serre la main du gendarme avec tutoiement et la main dans la main pour s'éloigner et discuter du prix de l'infraction...Ca m'arrange évidemment mais je n'éprouve pas le moindre respect pour tout ce qui porte un uniforme en Afrique...
Hassan II n'était pas encore froid que le racket recommençait au bord des routes!
Une solution: ne rien dire et faire durer... qui a dit qu'ils avaient le temps. C'est faux pendant le temps perdu ce sont des bakchich en moins et ils ne sont pas ennemis de leurs intérêts. Donc c'est 10€ ou rien et .| La plupart des radars ne fonctionnent plus et si vous demandez à voir vous vous apercevrez que LA PLUPART DES PV SONT RÉDIGÉS A LA MÊME VITESSE.
Cela prouve simplement que M6 ne maîtrise pas le système comme son papa pour qui la corruption devait se limiter aux proches du palais seulement.
Une solution: ne rien dire et faire durer... qui a dit qu'ils avaient le temps. C'est faux pendant le temps perdu ce sont des bakchich en moins et ils ne sont pas ennemis de leurs intérêts. Donc c'est 10€ ou rien et .| La plupart des radars ne fonctionnent plus et si vous demandez à voir vous vous apercevrez que LA PLUPART DES PV SONT RÉDIGÉS A LA MÊME VITESSE.
Cela prouve simplement que M6 ne maîtrise pas le système comme son papa pour qui la corruption devait se limiter aux proches du palais seulement.
son papa pour qui la corruption devait se limiter aux proches du palais seulement.
Mouarf, lol, etc, pliée de rire, tordue sur le sol.... La corruption était partout à tous les étages sous Hassan II, et elle alimentait une pyramide qui se terminait au palais, mais le nombre de marocains qui n'étaient pas proches du palais et qui ont fait fortune...
Mouarf, lol, etc, pliée de rire, tordue sur le sol.... La corruption était partout à tous les étages sous Hassan II, et elle alimentait une pyramide qui se terminait au palais, mais le nombre de marocains qui n'étaient pas proches du palais et qui ont fait fortune...
Des infos pour vivre et travailler au Maroc : http://o-maroc.com
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Hi everyone! :)
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!
All ears! :)
Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Clément
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!
All ears! :)
Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Clément
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.
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