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Bureau de change à Marrakech
by Marjorie1973
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour à tous!!!
Je souhaiterai savoir si quelqu'un a des informations sur un bureau de change à Marrakech qui serai intéressant?
et si vous avez des infos sur le horaires et jours d'ouverture c'est le top...
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Merci d'avance de vos réponses.
tu vas dans n'importe quelle banque, le taux de change est quasiment le meme partout!
... cela dit il faudrait se rappeler que c'est le ramadan pour tout le mois de septembre. si tu prévois ton voyage à cette période, tu devrais te présenter à la banque avant 14h30 après ce sera fermé.
Bonjour,
Comme s'il était besoin d' entrer dans une banque pour changer ??
Le change de l'aéroport est ouvert tant qu'il y a des avions,
la plupart des hotels de moyenne importance, ceux qui ont un panneau "change" ont des guichets de change au taux officiel avec des horaires d'ouverture élargis, même en période de Ramadan
les bureaux et guichets qui ne pratiquent que le change pur, sont ouverts tant que des touristes bougent.
Les automates, et les changes automatiques ne jeunent pas.
Rien n'est oublié dans une ville touristique pour ponctionner les devises des touristes, Ramadan ou pas !.
et tout le monde pratique le même taux à quelques petits chouias près. Sauf les restos et magasins et faux guides et vrais rabatteurs, qui pratiquent le 10 pour 1, tellement pratique.
Comme s'il était besoin d' entrer dans une banque pour changer ??
Le change de l'aéroport est ouvert tant qu'il y a des avions,
la plupart des hotels de moyenne importance, ceux qui ont un panneau "change" ont des guichets de change au taux officiel avec des horaires d'ouverture élargis, même en période de Ramadan
les bureaux et guichets qui ne pratiquent que le change pur, sont ouverts tant que des touristes bougent.
Les automates, et les changes automatiques ne jeunent pas.
Rien n'est oublié dans une ville touristique pour ponctionner les devises des touristes, Ramadan ou pas !.
et tout le monde pratique le même taux à quelques petits chouias près. Sauf les restos et magasins et faux guides et vrais rabatteurs, qui pratiquent le 10 pour 1, tellement pratique.
Mon soucis, c'est que le montant que je dois changer est le budget complet de nos vacances soit 2500 €, du coup le chouia commance à faire gros....
J'ai trouvé un bureau de change sur Paris qui propose des taux de changes meilleurs que ceux pratiqués au maroc, je les ai appeler ce matin la banque nationale marocaine et ils proposent 1 € = 10.770 dh et le breau de change parisien propose 1 € = 10.905 dh.
La seule chose c'est de savoir si on va pouvoir importer cet argent.
bonjour,
je vous vois mal avec un equivalent de 2500euros en dirhams 😛
En fait le taux que tu indiques c'est le taux de la banque centrale marocaine qui est la fourchette la plus basse pour le change au maroc. Le taux pratiqué est autour de 11.285. Suivant les banques, bureaux de change ou hotels cela ne varie que au max de 0.005
donc tu auras entre 11.28 et 11.29 comme taux de change qui est de loin bien meilleur qu'en france
Et biensur sans parler du risque d'arriver avec une grosse liasse de dirhams dans les poches (la coupure la plus grosse est de 200dh, je te laisse imaginer)
je vous vois mal avec un equivalent de 2500euros en dirhams 😛
En fait le taux que tu indiques c'est le taux de la banque centrale marocaine qui est la fourchette la plus basse pour le change au maroc. Le taux pratiqué est autour de 11.285. Suivant les banques, bureaux de change ou hotels cela ne varie que au max de 0.005
donc tu auras entre 11.28 et 11.29 comme taux de change qui est de loin bien meilleur qu'en france
Et biensur sans parler du risque d'arriver avec une grosse liasse de dirhams dans les poches (la coupure la plus grosse est de 200dh, je te laisse imaginer)
Les euros, ça ne tient pas de place !
Mon budget vacances pour un mois tient dans 10 billets !
La même chose en Dirhams, il faut un attaché case.
et changés à Paris, c'est une perte sèche d'au moins 5 % . Localement tu peux changer billet par billet ! Les taux de change que tu annonces sont folkloriques, de toute facon appeler la banque nationale marocaine ??? c'est quoi ? ça éxiste ?
et changés à Paris, c'est une perte sèche d'au moins 5 % . Localement tu peux changer billet par billet ! Les taux de change que tu annonces sont folkloriques, de toute facon appeler la banque nationale marocaine ??? c'est quoi ? ça éxiste ?
Ben c'est ce que j'ai cru comprendre, maintenant je dois avouer que je suis complètement néophyte et que vous avez raison pour cela place que cela va prendre, je ne me rendais absolument pas compte....
Sinon ben on se fera une raison tant pis, et on paiera comme le lambda 1 € = 10 dh, parce que l'on arrive le samedi soir et le dimanche, même avec la meilleure volonté du monde il faudra bien que je trouve des dirham et comme d'après ce que j'ai cru comprendre, les taux sont aléatoires selon les bureaux de change et que à l'aéroport c'est le moins intéressant, j'ai pas trop le choix.😕 On va pas rester enfermé dans l'hotel le dimanche parce que l'on a pas de monnaie locale... Puis le lundi, on a prévu une excursion, donc pas le temps de chercher un bureau, j'ai l'impression d'être coincée...
Sinon ben on se fera une raison tant pis, et on paiera comme le lambda 1 € = 10 dh, parce que l'on arrive le samedi soir et le dimanche, même avec la meilleure volonté du monde il faudra bien que je trouve des dirham et comme d'après ce que j'ai cru comprendre, les taux sont aléatoires selon les bureaux de change et que à l'aéroport c'est le moins intéressant, j'ai pas trop le choix.😕 On va pas rester enfermé dans l'hotel le dimanche parce que l'on a pas de monnaie locale... Puis le lundi, on a prévu une excursion, donc pas le temps de chercher un bureau, j'ai l'impression d'être coincée...
Sinon ben on se fera une raison tant pis, et on paiera comme le lambda 1 € = 10 dh, parce que l'on arrive le samedi soir et le dimanche, même avec la meilleure volonté du monde il faudra bien que je trouve des dirham et comme d'après ce que j'ai cru comprendre, les taux sont aléatoires selon les bureaux de change et que à l'aéroport c'est le moins intéressant, j'ai pas trop le choix.😕
il me semble que tu ne lis qu'en diagonale les messages 😏 où as tu lu que les taux de l'aeroport etait defavorable??? et personne ne t'a suggeré de donné 1euro=10dh 😏 Conseil: relis bien les messages 😛
il me semble que tu ne lis qu'en diagonale les messages 😏 où as tu lu que les taux de l'aeroport etait defavorable??? et personne ne t'a suggeré de donné 1euro=10dh 😏 Conseil: relis bien les messages 😛
Comment faut t'il t'expliquer que tant qu'il y a des avions à l'aéroport, il y a des bureaux de change ouverts qui pratiquent le change officiel, c'est à dire le meilleur que tu puisse trouver au Maroc !!
Et que le dimanche, tous les hotels avec guichet "officiel" pratiquent le change !! au même taux !!!
Dur Dur de se répéter !!
* **** les taux sont aléatoires selon les bureaux de change et que à l'aéroport c'est le moins intéressant, *** depuis des heures, on écrit et on rèpète exactement le contraire !!!!!!!!!
Et que le dimanche, tous les hotels avec guichet "officiel" pratiquent le change !! au même taux !!!
Dur Dur de se répéter !!
* **** les taux sont aléatoires selon les bureaux de change et que à l'aéroport c'est le moins intéressant, *** depuis des heures, on écrit et on rèpète exactement le contraire !!!!!!!!!
Ok, donc je change à l'aéroport à mon arrivée...
Merci encore...
la chose la plus simple à faire, c'est de t'armer d'une carte visa, tu laisse l'argent en france, tu prends 100 euros pour le démarrage, le reste tu le ponctionnes dans un guichet automatique genre "banque populaire" ou "crédit du maroc" ou tout bêtement "la poste"!...si tu n'arrives pas à comprendre, alors apportes tout et tu prends le risque de tout te faire faucher !!!...le taux est en effet de l'ordre de 11, 25 dhs pour un euros! tchao!!!...
* ***si tu n'arrives pas à comprendre ***
je comprend pas quoi ???? Je ne vois pas pourquoi tu me conseilles cela !
Pour ma part, suite à des expériences malheureuses (caution avec empreinte, 30000 FF détournés, 2 ans de démarches, une autre carte avalée, jamais récupérée, sans conséquences financières, mais que d'inquiétude!!), ma carte Visa ne quitte plus jamais la France ! Et au Maroc en période de Ramadan, en particulier, je ne confierais jamais ma carte à un automate ! bonjour la maintenance, et une carte avalée n'est pas rare.
Des billets ne se volent pas plus facilement qu'une carte ! et tiennent à peine plus de place. Depuis cette décision, jamais eu de problème en des années avec des dizaines de voyages
je comprend pas quoi ???? Je ne vois pas pourquoi tu me conseilles cela !
Pour ma part, suite à des expériences malheureuses (caution avec empreinte, 30000 FF détournés, 2 ans de démarches, une autre carte avalée, jamais récupérée, sans conséquences financières, mais que d'inquiétude!!), ma carte Visa ne quitte plus jamais la France ! Et au Maroc en période de Ramadan, en particulier, je ne confierais jamais ma carte à un automate ! bonjour la maintenance, et une carte avalée n'est pas rare.
Des billets ne se volent pas plus facilement qu'une carte ! et tiennent à peine plus de place. Depuis cette décision, jamais eu de problème en des années avec des dizaines de voyages
Bonsoir raoulx .La difference avec le vol des billets et la cb, c qu avec la cb on peut faire opposition .
Helas, ca peut arriver a tout le monde et n importe ou :carte avalee si on se trompe 3 fois de suite(bien se rapeler le code )
Le soir ;on a besoin de la cb plus que du casch:payer l essence (automate), prendre 1 chambre ds certains hotels;;;;
La revolution ?quelle revolution?
Il semblerait que ta connaisance du Maroc, soit très légère !
on y utilise pas la carte bleue, surtout étrangère dans beaucoup d'endroits, autres que les distributeurs de billets, les restos branchés bien chers et les palaces que nous ne fréquentons pas tous !
Si tu présentes ta carte à un pompiste, ou un resto, ou un hotel, la plupart te prendront automatiquement 5 % de plus pour frais, sans que tu ne puisse discuter.
Et une carte avalée, ce n'est pas obligatoirement parce que t'as joué alzeimer avec ton code, ce sont des disfonctionnements normaux dans certains pays.
on y utilise pas la carte bleue, surtout étrangère dans beaucoup d'endroits, autres que les distributeurs de billets, les restos branchés bien chers et les palaces que nous ne fréquentons pas tous !
Si tu présentes ta carte à un pompiste, ou un resto, ou un hotel, la plupart te prendront automatiquement 5 % de plus pour frais, sans que tu ne puisse discuter.
Et une carte avalée, ce n'est pas obligatoirement parce que t'as joué alzeimer avec ton code, ce sont des disfonctionnements normaux dans certains pays.
En fait je compare la cb et l espece en general (pas qu au Maroc), mais t as raison .Bonne soiree .
La revolution ?quelle revolution?
Il n'est pas question de savoir si on est bien intégré au pays!...simplement comprendre ce que j'ai écris! il s'agit de récupérer du liquide aux distributeurs sérieux, je les ais notés, on s'approvisionne au compte goutte de liquidités nécessaires à l'activité de ou des deux journées suivantes, évidemment que dans le milieu commerçant local, le paiement par carte n'est pas développé, cependant à rabat par exemple, à la "mama" je règles toujours avec la carte visa, au japonais de la route des Zaers aussi, par contre à la soueka je m'abstient bien sûr!!!... Ciao
on s'approvisionne au compte goutte de liquidités nécessaires à l'activité de ou des deux journées suivantes,
tu dois payer beaucoup de frais avec tes ptits retraits! aucun interet a faire cela!
tu dois payer beaucoup de frais avec tes ptits retraits! aucun interet a faire cela!
Meilleur taux a Hotel Ali pres de la place & c'est ouvert tard ( durant le Ramadan faut eviter l'heure de repture de jeune 18:00- 20:00)
"Travelling - it leaves you speechless, and then turns you into a storyteller."
Ibn Battouta, Moroccan traveller and explorer of the 14th century
Meilleur taux a Hotel Ali pres de la place & c'est ouvert tard ( durant le Ramadan faut eviter l'heure de repture de jeune 18:00- 20:00)
meilleur taux tous les jours?
tu peux nous dire le taux d'aujourdhui pour l'euro ou le gbp stp?
meilleur taux tous les jours?
tu peux nous dire le taux d'aujourdhui pour l'euro ou le gbp stp?
€ = 11.11 dhs
£ = 13.66 dhs
Moi je parle de mon experience & c'est a cet hotel que je fais mon change
Moi je parle de mon experience & c'est a cet hotel que je fais mon change
"Travelling - it leaves you speechless, and then turns you into a storyteller."
Ibn Battouta, Moroccan traveller and explorer of the 14th century
c'est pas mal mais pas vraiment le meilleur!
le gbp est moins bon que le taux sur l'euro.
le gbp est moins bon que le taux sur l'euro.
Ou peut on trouve mieux a Kech ?
"Travelling - it leaves you speechless, and then turns you into a storyteller."
Ibn Battouta, Moroccan traveller and explorer of the 14th century
En effet, toutes vos info m'interessent, déjà merci pour cette première bonne info, et si vous avez un meileur taux ailleurs, je suis aussi preneuse...
Il n'y a pas à s'inquiéter sur les taux, ils sont identiques partout au méme moment, aéroport, banques, hotels, , la plupart du temps, seule la 2eme décimale varie, et encore de 1 ou 2, ce qui fait à peine un chouia de fifrelin, meme pas 0, 2 à 0, 3 % en général, en tout cas rien qui ne vaille de faire le tour de la ville pour trouver 11, 13 si 11, 11 est affiché quelquepart!
Zut et Zut !!! mille excuses pour le sujet de la compréhension!...ce n'était pas à toi que je m'adressais mais bien sûr à Marjorie et j'ai cliqué au mauvais endroit donc mea culpa mon cher Raoux (allah i sema)! je saisie cette occase pour saluer tous les marrakchis de la part du landais de rabat!... amicalement !
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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