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Bonjour,
Je voudrais avoir des infos concernant le ferry france/tunisie, les tarifs 1 voiture+2 adultes+1chien, la durée, qu'en avez-vous pensé, merci d'avance.
Ferry entre la France et la Tunisie
by Koubalita
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Bonjour,
Tous les renseignements sont sur www.sncm.fr
La traversée dure entre 18 et 22 heures en fonction de l'état de la mer.
Les bateaux que j'ai aimé sont Danièle Casanova et Carthage. J'ai moins bien aimé Le Méditerranée.
Slts.
Mehdi SELLAMI
Mehdis,
Moi je vais TOUJOURS par Genes ...c'est mieux et moins cher.... www.gnv.it
Ciao
Le vieux Jack
bonjour,
En plus de ce qui a été déjà dit, je pense qu'il est important de comptabiliser aussi dans la durée totale, les délais d'embarquement débarquement, et là mon avis est défavorable:
* Il faut compter une demie journée d'embarquement à Marseille (sans compter files d'attentes de voitures avant !) * compter aussi une demie journée de débarquement à La Goulette (l'avant-port de Tunis, qui en est séparé par un lac de 12km de long).
Ces deux demies journées sont infernales de bousculades d'attentes et de CO2 de voitures etc...
Au total : 1/2 journée + 22h + 1/2 journée = TROIS JOURS qui ne sont d'aucune façon des vacances, à moins de se plaire dans les bars du paquebot ou sur son pont...
Si une traversée maritime est indispensable à vos yeux, ET si vous avez le temps, autant ne faire que 7-8h de traversée par la Sicile (Trapani ou Palermo) ( voir sujet plus ancien ici) et parcourir toute la botte italienne (de la cuisse à la cheville ou au talon ! lol) avant la Tunisie.
Infos juste pour mieux cerner vos choix et non pour décourager ! Millenuits
* Il faut compter une demie journée d'embarquement à Marseille (sans compter files d'attentes de voitures avant !) * compter aussi une demie journée de débarquement à La Goulette (l'avant-port de Tunis, qui en est séparé par un lac de 12km de long).
Ces deux demies journées sont infernales de bousculades d'attentes et de CO2 de voitures etc...
Au total : 1/2 journée + 22h + 1/2 journée = TROIS JOURS qui ne sont d'aucune façon des vacances, à moins de se plaire dans les bars du paquebot ou sur son pont...
Si une traversée maritime est indispensable à vos yeux, ET si vous avez le temps, autant ne faire que 7-8h de traversée par la Sicile (Trapani ou Palermo) ( voir sujet plus ancien ici) et parcourir toute la botte italienne (de la cuisse à la cheville ou au talon ! lol) avant la Tunisie.
Infos juste pour mieux cerner vos choix et non pour décourager ! Millenuits
Excusez moi de revenir, mais en matière de Traversée France Tunisie il y a de quoi jouer exceptionnellement! au petit rapporteur pour avoir des témoignages édifiants que vous pouvez consulter vous même tout en y trouvant de larges réponses à vos questions (vaut mieux être averti(e) pour valoir le double lol!)
1° consulter ce sujet : "Ferry France ou nord de l'Italie - Tunis?" sujet de BERNARD74 1 Avril 12:35
2° Voici des extraits de leurs auteurs pris dans ce sujet : N.B. les soulignements gras et parenthèses sont de moi.
* ** ["Aprés avoir testé les 2 et pour qelques centaines de kms en +. allez prendre le ferry à civitavecchia en face rome, l'Autoroute est agréable et le trajet maritime est beaucoup + court et généralement + calme. on est abrité du vent par la corse et la sardaigne...Rien que la différence de prix entre Grimaldi ferries et la compagnie française justifie le déplacement...Y a pas photo, ensuite le personnel est trés courtois et attentionné, c'est surprenant, à coté de la SNCM, ou on a l'impression d'etre comme un chien au milieu d'un jeu de quilles..."]
* ** ["(Il)a entièrement raison ... et son idée est parfaitement correcte. Toutefois si vous optez pour Genes lisez ATTENTIVEMENT la brochure dela GNV. ou remplissez la demande de réservation (simulation) et vous verrez le prix final avec la réduction. Et c'est vrai qu'il sont plus sympa que les francais et les autres... OUBLIEZ LES DEPARTS DE FRANCE CA FAIT 10 ANS QUE J'AI OUBLIE ...Les conseils sont bien fondés !"] * ** ["Bsr(...). C'est vrai ce que vs dites sur la SNCM. Les passagers sont du bétail et ils ne font rien pour exiger mieux. C'est du chacun pour soi aussi bien au départ de Marseille qu'a l'arrivée à la Goulette. L'été dernier, comme l'arrivée du bateau était en retard par rapport à l'heure prévue, les fonctionnaires du Port ont refusé de contrôler l'arrivée. Ils ont simplement fait descendre les passagers sans leurs biens "bagages, voitures, Motos, Caravanes"... en leurs disant simplement qu'il faut revenir le lendemain pour dédouaner leurs biens..Les passagers et ceux qui sont venus les chercher ont tous dormi dehors ou bien chez l'habitant des environs. Certains ont fait le voyage jusqu'à Monastir pour dormir et revenir le lendemain. Alors que Via l'Italie c'est une vraie croisière."]
* **["salut les amis, moi aussi je cherche a partir cette année en bateau ver la tunsie, depart de marseille laisse tombé c trop cher 1015 euro avec une voiture de 19/06 -->19/08, départ de gènes c bcp moins cher 624euro 18/06-->18/08, mai le problème j'habite perpignan et sa me fait 7h de route pour arriver jusqu'au gènes au lieu de 3h pour marseille, alor g tous calculé (péage+ gasoil+ billet) sa va me faire 850 euro de gènes au lieu 1150 euro de marseille...."]
ICI, ENFIN voilà qui est futé et très intéressant :
* **["bonsoir, j'habite en corse et pour moi c'est toujours cher pour aller en tunisie mais j'ai trouvé un moyen de visité en payant moins cher que si je passais par genes. donc je descends en voiture jusqu'à bonifacio je prend un petit bateau (la traversée dure 30 min) ensuite je visite la sardaigne je descend jusqu'à cagliari et la je prends un bateau italien qui nous enmene en sicile, il reste une matiné voire une journé donc j(ai le temps de faire les magasins a trapani et ensuite direction tunis. je mets presque 3 jours pour faire ce trajet. c'est 50% moins cher que par genes."]
Fin des extraits.
N.B., c'est malheureusement à cause de la défense du pouvoir d'achat que j'ai accepté exceptionnellement de jouer le rôle du "Petit Rapporteur" qui est aussi, un clin d'Oeil au journalisme et à l'information!!!! Millenuits.
1° consulter ce sujet : "Ferry France ou nord de l'Italie - Tunis?" sujet de BERNARD74 1 Avril 12:35
2° Voici des extraits de leurs auteurs pris dans ce sujet : N.B. les soulignements gras et parenthèses sont de moi.
* ** ["Aprés avoir testé les 2 et pour qelques centaines de kms en +. allez prendre le ferry à civitavecchia en face rome, l'Autoroute est agréable et le trajet maritime est beaucoup + court et généralement + calme. on est abrité du vent par la corse et la sardaigne...Rien que la différence de prix entre Grimaldi ferries et la compagnie française justifie le déplacement...Y a pas photo, ensuite le personnel est trés courtois et attentionné, c'est surprenant, à coté de la SNCM, ou on a l'impression d'etre comme un chien au milieu d'un jeu de quilles..."]
* ** ["(Il)a entièrement raison ... et son idée est parfaitement correcte. Toutefois si vous optez pour Genes lisez ATTENTIVEMENT la brochure dela GNV. ou remplissez la demande de réservation (simulation) et vous verrez le prix final avec la réduction. Et c'est vrai qu'il sont plus sympa que les francais et les autres... OUBLIEZ LES DEPARTS DE FRANCE CA FAIT 10 ANS QUE J'AI OUBLIE ...Les conseils sont bien fondés !"] * ** ["Bsr(...). C'est vrai ce que vs dites sur la SNCM. Les passagers sont du bétail et ils ne font rien pour exiger mieux. C'est du chacun pour soi aussi bien au départ de Marseille qu'a l'arrivée à la Goulette. L'été dernier, comme l'arrivée du bateau était en retard par rapport à l'heure prévue, les fonctionnaires du Port ont refusé de contrôler l'arrivée. Ils ont simplement fait descendre les passagers sans leurs biens "bagages, voitures, Motos, Caravanes"... en leurs disant simplement qu'il faut revenir le lendemain pour dédouaner leurs biens..Les passagers et ceux qui sont venus les chercher ont tous dormi dehors ou bien chez l'habitant des environs. Certains ont fait le voyage jusqu'à Monastir pour dormir et revenir le lendemain. Alors que Via l'Italie c'est une vraie croisière."]
* **["salut les amis, moi aussi je cherche a partir cette année en bateau ver la tunsie, depart de marseille laisse tombé c trop cher 1015 euro avec une voiture de 19/06 -->19/08, départ de gènes c bcp moins cher 624euro 18/06-->18/08, mai le problème j'habite perpignan et sa me fait 7h de route pour arriver jusqu'au gènes au lieu de 3h pour marseille, alor g tous calculé (péage+ gasoil+ billet) sa va me faire 850 euro de gènes au lieu 1150 euro de marseille...."]
ICI, ENFIN voilà qui est futé et très intéressant :
* **["bonsoir, j'habite en corse et pour moi c'est toujours cher pour aller en tunisie mais j'ai trouvé un moyen de visité en payant moins cher que si je passais par genes. donc je descends en voiture jusqu'à bonifacio je prend un petit bateau (la traversée dure 30 min) ensuite je visite la sardaigne je descend jusqu'à cagliari et la je prends un bateau italien qui nous enmene en sicile, il reste une matiné voire une journé donc j(ai le temps de faire les magasins a trapani et ensuite direction tunis. je mets presque 3 jours pour faire ce trajet. c'est 50% moins cher que par genes."]
Fin des extraits.
N.B., c'est malheureusement à cause de la défense du pouvoir d'achat que j'ai accepté exceptionnellement de jouer le rôle du "Petit Rapporteur" qui est aussi, un clin d'Oeil au journalisme et à l'information!!!! Millenuits.
Bonjour,
Désolé de te contre dire. Je me présente toujours environs une heure et demi à deux heures avant le départ du bateau, c'est largement suffisant pour l'embarquement. C'est valable pour Marseille et Tunis. Le débarquement à Marseille est relativement rapide. Le débarquement à Tunis est plus long à cause des contrôles douaniers. Je suis privilègié sur ce point car mon véhicule est immatriculé en Tunisie et suis dispensé des formalités fastidieuses des véhicules étrangers. Le bateau accoste à la Goulette. Le chenal auquel tu fais allusion permet d'accéder au port de Tunis, qui est désaffecté depuis un moment déjà. 1/2 journée + 22 heures + 1/2 journée = 2 jours et non 3 si je sais encore compter. Quand on voyage par bateau, c'est que par avion ce n'est pas possible ou pas envisageable. Passer par la Sicile n'est pas forcément une bonne solution. Quand je fais Tunis Barcelone, Débarquer à Marseille est plus intéressant qu'en Sicile.Pour mettre les choses dans leur contexte, j'habite Tunis et ne fais jamais de traversées en haute saison, Juillet et Aout.
A+
A+
Mehdi SELLAMI
Jack,
Le plus souvent, je vais en Espagne. Marseille est plus intéressante pour moi.
Slts
Mehdi SELLAMI
re bonjour
OUI
j'ai fait une erreur dans premier post, en écrivant 3JOURS, mais ce n'est pas une erreur de calcul plutôt lapsus : je voulais dire 3X12h = gâchis !!!
NON
Je ne voulais pas faire de la publicité ou l'apologie ou même défendre les intérêts des compagnies maritimes !!!! la preuve est que je n'y ai aucun intérêt !!!!!
Millenuits
Millenuits
Vous avez oublier de citer le plus grand bateau, le Venizelos, mais sa traversée dure entre 24h et 25h, je l'ai pris déjà 2 fois au départ de Gênes. Il fait aussi des départs de Marseille...
Sinon, si tu peux, evites les A/R en haute saison citée par MehdiS. En particulier, les allers pendant la 2eme quinzaine de Juillet et les retours pendant la 2eme quinzaine de Aout. Tu peux aller en Avril/Mai, c'est beaucoup moins cher.
Sinon, si tu peux, evites les A/R en haute saison citée par MehdiS. En particulier, les allers pendant la 2eme quinzaine de Juillet et les retours pendant la 2eme quinzaine de Aout. Tu peux aller en Avril/Mai, c'est beaucoup moins cher.
Europeen pour un jour Paris, Barcelone, Marseille, Montpellier, Amsterdam, Bruxelles, Metz, Strasbourg, Zurich, Milan, Genes, Geneve, Lausanne, Munchen, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Lyon, La Haye, Aix en Provence, Lieges, Nice, Anvers, Berlin, Hamburg, Luxembourg...
Tunisien pour toujours
je rejopins tout a fait ce que dit Medhi. nous avons fait plusieurs fois la traversée depuis Marseille et nous en sommes content, plus particulièrement avec le bateau Danièle Casanova qui nous plait bien, et puis c'est faux, le personnel n'ai pas si mal que cela. nous avons toujours été bien acceuilli, le service était très correct et les restos satisfaisant.
passer par Géne, n'est pas franchement l'idéale non plus, car cela fait encore de la route en plus et personnellement je préfère me promener sur le pont d'un bateau que d'avoir les fesses sur le siége d'une voiture pendant des heures.
je précise que je suis Française, que je vis en Tunisie a Sousse exactement.
ghislaine
maman alsa
Bonjour,
Nous rentrons aujourd'hui de Tunisie après un séjour de 3 semaines... super. Nous sommes partis de Gênes il n'y avait pas de place au départ de Marseille avec une voitre 2 adultes et un chien. Notre aller et retour nous a coûté 1100€ avec cabine privative wc et douche (pas le grand luxe mais correct). Je craignais beaucoup ce parcours mais le temps a passé assez vite malgré ses 22 heures. Nous avons changé notre retour pour Marseille avec un supplément. Pour le chien aucun souci il était avec nous dans la cabine. Si vous souhaitez + de renseignements je suis à votre dispositions. Salutations
Nous rentrons aujourd'hui de Tunisie après un séjour de 3 semaines... super. Nous sommes partis de Gênes il n'y avait pas de place au départ de Marseille avec une voitre 2 adultes et un chien. Notre aller et retour nous a coûté 1100€ avec cabine privative wc et douche (pas le grand luxe mais correct). Je craignais beaucoup ce parcours mais le temps a passé assez vite malgré ses 22 heures. Nous avons changé notre retour pour Marseille avec un supplément. Pour le chien aucun souci il était avec nous dans la cabine. Si vous souhaitez + de renseignements je suis à votre dispositions. Salutations
Bonjour,
je voudrais savoir sans indiscrétion biensur lequel était le plus couteu entre marseille et genes parce-que ma mèr moi et une amie a moi nous voudrions prendre le bâteau pour la tunisie à partir du 12 juin tout en sachant que nous habitions en dordogne et que genes est trop loin car il y a 16h de route plus le bâteau et l'attente au port!
si vous pourriez me donneer quelques renseignements svp merci bisous
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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
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!
Hi everyone, just back from the 8-day Marrakech-Merzouga loop by car, and I’d love to share my feedback in case it helps some of you. Big thanks to all the forum members who kindly answered my questions!
Trip from Friday the 20th to Saturday the 28th, flying out of Marseille with Ryanair
- Landed late around 8 PM local time, exchanged some currency, and the rental agency (Magdaz Car, which I highly recommend) delivered the car straight to the airport with some great route tips (don’t blindly trust Maps.me). The night drive was a bit intense—lots of people out and about due to Ramadan. Stayed at Riad Midhou (really nice) on the outskirts of the city, which made it easy to hit the road the next morning.
- Day 1: Marrakech to Skoura. The drive was smooth, roads are great, but watch out for roundabout priority—it’s different from France. Beautiful route. Quick stop in Ouarzazate for lunch, Ait Benhaddou for the view (stunning), and the Fint Oasis (meh...). Spent the night at Taloute Ecolodge in Skoura, overlooking the palm grove (super cozy).
- Day 2: Skoura to Todgha Gorges via the Valley of Roses and Dades Gorges. Adventure-packed day! We crossed the Valley of Roses (pretty, but not as amazing as I’d hoped) and took a "shortcut" recommended by the *Routard* guide to reach the Dades Gorges without backtracking. After asking locals, they said, "It’s doable." Turns out it was a narrow, rocky cliffside track—no way to turn around! A stressful moment, with a nice scratch on the bumper and a good sweat. Fine in an SUV or 4x4, but not in a Logan... Then the Dades Gorges (nice) and a detour through the north to reach Todgha from above. Gorgeous mountain road and a quick stop on some snow patches—touching African snow! Spent the night at *Les Gorges de Todgha*—great place, except for the bathroom. The Todgha Gorges themselves are stunning!
Day 3: Todgha to Merzouga. Beautiful drive, and the view of the erg (sand dunes) on arrival is breathtaking! Totally worth the trip. Explored the desert and stayed at *Café du Sud* hotel just outside Merzouga—absolutely gorgeous.
Day 4: Merzouga. Desert exploration and chilling by the hotel pool (with a bonus sunburn). Lunch in Merzouga—I recommend *Dakar*—their lemon tajine was amazing. Spent the night in the hotel’s luxury camp, including a camel ride. The camp was beautiful, but I was disappointed we weren’t deeper in the desert given the price (100 € per person, including dinner, breakfast, and camel ride).
Day 5: Merzouga to Tamnougalt. Gorgeous route. First fine (a supposed stop sign...) but the officer was super nice—only 150 MAD. Stayed at *Kasbah Maktob*, right in the middle of ruins—really unique and beautiful!
Day 6: Tamnougalt to Marrakech. Another beautiful drive, and a second fine (minor speeding), same amount. Crossed a windy mountain pass during a big storm—traffic was blocked in the opposite direction (not sure why), causing massive jams for those coming from Marrakech. A few downed cables, but nothing serious. Arriving in Marrakech was tricky—hard to find the rental agency, and the traffic was intense (watch out for GPS trying to send you through the medina). Ask the rental company to meet you somewhere quiet. They didn’t even notice the damaged bumper... Stayed at *Riad Zifamo* in the heart of the medina. Big change of pace—so many people and so much hustle!
Day 7: Marrakech. Lots of wandering through the souk and a quick trip to Gueliz (not essential). A few tips for the medina: watch out for scooters weaving too fast, always negotiate prices (aim for at least 1/3 off what they ask, unless it’s a small amount), don’t buy spices—more expensive than in France! Head to the *Carrefour Market* in Gueliz for better prices. In the end, not many truly unique items—you’ll find more or less the same things everywhere.
Day 8: Early morning flight. We’d booked a car to the airport from the riad, but a taxi would’ve been fine—plenty available even at 7 AM. Security wasn’t an issue (we had lighters and liquids over 100 ml).
A few extra notes: Pleasantly surprised by the road quality—just a few potholes here and there, but overall very drivable. Watch out for the police—they’re everywhere! The car cost me 30 € per day (with the *Routard* discount) and about 90 € in gas. No safety concerns, no harassment, and no stomach issues, despite the ice in Marrakech. Breakfasts at the hotels were usually hearty—take advantage! The timing (end of February) was perfect—pleasant daytime temps and cool nights. Since it was Ramadan, nothing unusual to report, except it was hard to find food outside Marrakech at lunchtime. If I did it again, Merzouga is a must, but I’d spend a night in a real desert bivouac, deeper in the dunes. My stops (no more than 300 km a day) were well-paced, and with so few cars on the road, it wasn’t tiring—even though I’m not usually a fan of driving... Happy to answer any questions!
Trip from Friday the 20th to Saturday the 28th, flying out of Marseille with Ryanair
- Landed late around 8 PM local time, exchanged some currency, and the rental agency (Magdaz Car, which I highly recommend) delivered the car straight to the airport with some great route tips (don’t blindly trust Maps.me). The night drive was a bit intense—lots of people out and about due to Ramadan. Stayed at Riad Midhou (really nice) on the outskirts of the city, which made it easy to hit the road the next morning.
- Day 1: Marrakech to Skoura. The drive was smooth, roads are great, but watch out for roundabout priority—it’s different from France. Beautiful route. Quick stop in Ouarzazate for lunch, Ait Benhaddou for the view (stunning), and the Fint Oasis (meh...). Spent the night at Taloute Ecolodge in Skoura, overlooking the palm grove (super cozy).
- Day 2: Skoura to Todgha Gorges via the Valley of Roses and Dades Gorges. Adventure-packed day! We crossed the Valley of Roses (pretty, but not as amazing as I’d hoped) and took a "shortcut" recommended by the *Routard* guide to reach the Dades Gorges without backtracking. After asking locals, they said, "It’s doable." Turns out it was a narrow, rocky cliffside track—no way to turn around! A stressful moment, with a nice scratch on the bumper and a good sweat. Fine in an SUV or 4x4, but not in a Logan... Then the Dades Gorges (nice) and a detour through the north to reach Todgha from above. Gorgeous mountain road and a quick stop on some snow patches—touching African snow! Spent the night at *Les Gorges de Todgha*—great place, except for the bathroom. The Todgha Gorges themselves are stunning!
Day 3: Todgha to Merzouga. Beautiful drive, and the view of the erg (sand dunes) on arrival is breathtaking! Totally worth the trip. Explored the desert and stayed at *Café du Sud* hotel just outside Merzouga—absolutely gorgeous.
Day 4: Merzouga. Desert exploration and chilling by the hotel pool (with a bonus sunburn). Lunch in Merzouga—I recommend *Dakar*—their lemon tajine was amazing. Spent the night in the hotel’s luxury camp, including a camel ride. The camp was beautiful, but I was disappointed we weren’t deeper in the desert given the price (100 € per person, including dinner, breakfast, and camel ride).
Day 5: Merzouga to Tamnougalt. Gorgeous route. First fine (a supposed stop sign...) but the officer was super nice—only 150 MAD. Stayed at *Kasbah Maktob*, right in the middle of ruins—really unique and beautiful!
Day 6: Tamnougalt to Marrakech. Another beautiful drive, and a second fine (minor speeding), same amount. Crossed a windy mountain pass during a big storm—traffic was blocked in the opposite direction (not sure why), causing massive jams for those coming from Marrakech. A few downed cables, but nothing serious. Arriving in Marrakech was tricky—hard to find the rental agency, and the traffic was intense (watch out for GPS trying to send you through the medina). Ask the rental company to meet you somewhere quiet. They didn’t even notice the damaged bumper... Stayed at *Riad Zifamo* in the heart of the medina. Big change of pace—so many people and so much hustle!
Day 7: Marrakech. Lots of wandering through the souk and a quick trip to Gueliz (not essential). A few tips for the medina: watch out for scooters weaving too fast, always negotiate prices (aim for at least 1/3 off what they ask, unless it’s a small amount), don’t buy spices—more expensive than in France! Head to the *Carrefour Market* in Gueliz for better prices. In the end, not many truly unique items—you’ll find more or less the same things everywhere.
Day 8: Early morning flight. We’d booked a car to the airport from the riad, but a taxi would’ve been fine—plenty available even at 7 AM. Security wasn’t an issue (we had lighters and liquids over 100 ml).
A few extra notes: Pleasantly surprised by the road quality—just a few potholes here and there, but overall very drivable. Watch out for the police—they’re everywhere! The car cost me 30 € per day (with the *Routard* discount) and about 90 € in gas. No safety concerns, no harassment, and no stomach issues, despite the ice in Marrakech. Breakfasts at the hotels were usually hearty—take advantage! The timing (end of February) was perfect—pleasant daytime temps and cool nights. Since it was Ramadan, nothing unusual to report, except it was hard to find food outside Marrakech at lunchtime. If I did it again, Merzouga is a must, but I’d spend a night in a real desert bivouac, deeper in the dunes. My stops (no more than 300 km a day) were well-paced, and with so few cars on the road, it wasn’t tiring—even though I’m not usually a fan of driving... Happy to answer any questions!
Hi there,
I’m traveling solo to Egypt. Could you give me a rough idea of the budget for:
meals
hotels
taxis including tips
visits...
Just an estimate, of course.
For 15 days, what would the price range be, considering there’s an overnight train and a Nile cruise?
I’d like to compare with a travel agency. Is it more worthwhile to go through an agency despite the downsides of group travel?
Otherwise, if a travel buddy is interested in this country, why not?
Thanks a lot!