Circuit vers Agadir à partir de Marrakech
by Mariespagne
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Je pense faire le circuit suivant mais je ne sais si cela est possible avec les moyens de locomotion:
Marrakech, Taroudant, Tan-tan, Guelmine, Agadir.
Je ne connais pas ces villes à part Marrakech. Est-ce intéressant d'y passer et qui a t-il à y faire, Est-ce le désert? Comment faire ce circuit (en solitaire)? Facile pour se loger?
Merci pour vos réponses. Marie
MARIE
"Chaque voyage se vit différemment même si la destination est la même; c'est notre état d'esprit du moment et nos rencontres qui en font la différence"
transport: bus
logement: hotel
pas de desert à aucune de ces villes
pas de desert à aucune de ces villes
Un semblant de désert à Guelmim avec son marché de dromadaires.
Bonsoir
Tout dependns de ce que l'on appelle desert, si ces dunes de sable ou dessert caillouteux?
Guelmine est appelée porte du desert, mais il s'agit ici comme a tantan de desert caillouteux, moins spectaculaire que des dunes, mais ça a son charme aussi,
A voir a guelmine le marcher aux chameaux et aussi l'oasis de Tighmert, tres bel endroit ou on peut voir des habitaions traditionnelles en pise, tres bienconserver et entretenues
Tout dependns de ce que l'on appelle desert, si ces dunes de sable ou dessert caillouteux?
Guelmine est appelée porte du desert, mais il s'agit ici comme a tantan de desert caillouteux, moins spectaculaire que des dunes, mais ça a son charme aussi,
A voir a guelmine le marcher aux chameaux et aussi l'oasis de Tighmert, tres bel endroit ou on peut voir des habitaions traditionnelles en pise, tres bienconserver et entretenues
Tout n'est pas bon a prendre, mais ce qui est pris est pris!!!!!!
Bonjour,
Superbe voyage, mais ce ne sont pas les villes qui sont les plus passionantes ... hormis Taroudant.
La route Marrakech - Taroudant par Tizi-N-Test est absolument époustouflante, sauf les 60 derniers km, en plaine.
Guelmim : le marché aux dromadaires n'est plus ce qu'il était, aujourd'hui plutôt fait pour les touristes ...
Tan-Tan : rien. La route de Guelmim à Tan-Tan traverse tout de même un sacré tas de cailloux. On peut en effet dire que ce n'est pas le vrai désert, mais cela y ressemble vachement : de la pierre à perte de vue (des dizaines de km !). Ce qui est dommage quand on va aussi loin, c'est de ne pas sortir des "voies carossables" (évidemment, faut un véhicule ...). Vers Tan-Tan et avant le pont sur le Drâa, piste à droite vers le Ksar Tafnidilt : hotel super-sympa pour amateurs de désert et de 4X4. Point de départ vers le cap Drâa, Aoreora et la plage blanche (pure merveille). D'Aoreora, on peut remonter l'oued sur 7 ou 16 km puis piquer au nord : immenses dunes de sable sur 50 x 10 km, et à part 3 cabanes de pêcheurs isolés le long de la côte, un vrai désert de sable, même si on n'est pas au fond du Sahara mauritanien ou lybien ! La "route" côtière continue pratiquement jusqu'à Agadir en passant par Sidi Ifni, les arches, Aglou : vaut vraiment le détour.
Ce serait très regrettable d'être dans la région et ne pas aller à Tafraoute : superbe. Les gorges d'Aït-Mansour sont une pure merveille et pratiquement inconnues des touristes. La route de Tafraoute à Agadir (au moins jusqu'à mi chemin entre Biougra et Aït Baha) est époustouflante.
Evidemment ce genre de circuit est plus commode à faire en voiture perso ou de location. Mais comme partout au Maroc, il y a des bus qui font toutes les destinations (bien sûr pas Plage Blanche et assimilés !), les grands taxis collectifs qui vont vraiment partout, et si le budget le permet, un taxi peut se louer à la journée ... pour 50 ou 60 euros dépendant du coin et de l'art du marchandage ! Et même des taxis 4X4 !!
Bien sûr, plus appréciable sous le soleil, l'hiver n'est peut-être pas le plus adéquat (journées courtes). On a fait ce circuit en 5 jours / 4 nuits (avec retour sur RAK) : assez épuisant tout de même. On aurait mieux apprécié avec 1 ou 2 jours de plus.
Grand luxe : profiter de la plage 1 ou 2 jours à Agadir pour "récupérer" de ses émotions !!!
Un compatriote.
j'ai un souvenir fabuleux de la descente de taroudant vers agadir avbec des amandiers en fleur en février, c'était vraiment magique. Je suis retourné à Agadir l'an passé, beaucoup de béton attention, mais la température est hyper sympa, meme dans la mer.... Rien que pour cela, ca vaut le coup d'y aller
bon voyage
bon voyage
plus de points alors http://www.sauvons-nos-permis.com,
marre des tarifs incompréhensibles alors http://www.train-en-promo.com et http://www.prix-billet-d-avion.com, sites gratis
Ok merci, si je comprends bien, ce n'est peut-être pas utile d'aller jusqu'à TAN TAN.
pour aller à la plage blanche, cap Draa, Aoréora, c'est quelle route?
en fait, je ne peux pas louer de voiture car je suis seule et ne conduit pas assez bien.
louer un taxi à la journée, je pense pas possible car il me le faudra 5 jours de suite! minimum
donc transport en commun avec arrêt.....
Quel chemin proposes - tu depuis Marrakech?
MERCI
MARIE
"Chaque voyage se vit différemment même si la destination est la même; c'est notre état d'esprit du moment et nos rencontres qui en font la différence"
Merci à tous pour ces renseignements, je vais en tirer des notes et programmer mon voyage!
MARIE
"Chaque voyage se vit différemment même si la destination est la même; c'est notre état d'esprit du moment et nos rencontres qui en font la différence"
Taroudant litle Marakech ? Que veux dire LITLE?


MARIE
"Chaque voyage se vit différemment même si la destination est la même; c'est notre état d'esprit du moment et nos rencontres qui en font la différence"
Litle veut dire petit donc cette ville c'est un petit Marrakech avec beaucoup de charmes.
Jcaud
Un voyage de mille lieues a commencé par un pas ( Proverbe Chinois )
Il y a deux routes principales de Marrakech à Agadir :
1. par Chichaoua, énormément de trafic donc un peu dangereuse, et sans grand intérêt sinon pour voir les chantiers de la future autoroute ...!
2. Par contre, il faut passer par celle du Tizi-N-Test, comme déjà mentionné : superbe, et elle mène direct à Taroudant qui vaut la peine. Elle est cependant moins rapide que la première, mais après tout on va au Maroc pour admirer, non ?!!!
OUI, c'est cette seconde route que je vais prendre. Merci. Pour TAN TAN, je ne sais pas encore....
MARIE
"Chaque voyage se vit différemment même si la destination est la même; c'est notre état d'esprit du moment et nos rencontres qui en font la différence"
Taroudant est fantastique: les souks, les ramparts médiévaux rosés et les calèches rappelle Marrakech. Mais la ville de Taroudant est plus petite, et pas encore touchée par le tourisme de masse. Taroudant est marquée par une très forte identité culturelle berbère qui se retrouve dans son artisanat et ses ressources naturelles comme l’huile d’argan et le safran. Plein à voire dans la ville (souks, tannerie, ramparts, kasbah...), mais aussi les environs sont magnifiques: le Tiz 'n Test (si vous venez par là de Marrakech), Tioute, l'Anti Atlas, les villages berbères dans le montagne, Tafraoute, ... Idéal pour combiner avec quelques jours sur le plage d'Agadir (et pour aller à Immouzer!).
Plein de logements à Taroudant - nous avons resté à Dar Omaima.
Plein de logements à Taroudant - nous avons resté à Dar Omaima.
bonjour , je te present de faire une circuit et aussi un tours avec cela , Marrakech, Taroudant, Tan-tan, Guelmine, Agadir.ç'est formidable voyage vous le faire , ç'est exacelent, si vous voulez voir cette place vous avez connaissiez un personne qui etre connu ce place ,
ah, bon, si tu veux contacter moi, voici mon email adresse , moha_oisis@hotmail.com
abientot , et bonne chance
🙂Je confirme : le tizi n'Test est exceptionnel. Mais il faut prendre son temps pour l'admirer.
Voir http://ksarmaroc.blogspot.com/2008/12/le-tizi-ntest-magnifique-parcours-de-la.html
Bon voyage !
Voir http://ksarmaroc.blogspot.com/2008/12/le-tizi-ntest-magnifique-parcours-de-la.html
Bon voyage !
Jean-Luc
merci pour le site et aux autres personnes pour les infos.
MARIE
"Chaque voyage se vit différemment même si la destination est la même; c'est notre état d'esprit du moment et nos rencontres qui en font la différence"
🙂J'espère simplement vous avoir un peu aidée.
Un problème qu'il vous faut examiner avant de partir : je ne suis pas sûr du tout qu'il existe des transports publics qui passent par le tizni n'Test, surtout à cette période de l'année. Il y a en revanche des autocars très fréquents pour se rendre de Marrakech à Agadir par la route de l'Atlas, beaucoup moins intéressante.
Si vous deviez devoir vous résoudre à cette seconde solution, vous pourriez toujours vous rendre au tizni n'Test avec un taxi (bien négocier le prix avant ! - les taxis ne sont en général pas ruineux, contrairement à l'Europe), depuis Taroudant ou Ouled Berhil. Dans cette dernière localité, il existe un vieux riad plein de charme dont je parle dans mon message sur le tizni n'Test.
Vous pouvez aussi faire plus simple (et moins long) depuis Taroudant, en vous rendant dans les villages berbères de l'Atlas proche. J'avais passé une demi-journée inoubliable par sa simplicité totale et en même temps par la beauté des lieux : http://ksarmaroc.blogspot.com/2007/12/blog-post_26.html et http://ksarmaroc.blogspot.com/2007/12/berbres-en-famille.html
De toute façon, il faut se rendre compte que les transports publics ne sont pas très performants !
Bonne chance !
Un problème qu'il vous faut examiner avant de partir : je ne suis pas sûr du tout qu'il existe des transports publics qui passent par le tizni n'Test, surtout à cette période de l'année. Il y a en revanche des autocars très fréquents pour se rendre de Marrakech à Agadir par la route de l'Atlas, beaucoup moins intéressante.
Si vous deviez devoir vous résoudre à cette seconde solution, vous pourriez toujours vous rendre au tizni n'Test avec un taxi (bien négocier le prix avant ! - les taxis ne sont en général pas ruineux, contrairement à l'Europe), depuis Taroudant ou Ouled Berhil. Dans cette dernière localité, il existe un vieux riad plein de charme dont je parle dans mon message sur le tizni n'Test.
Vous pouvez aussi faire plus simple (et moins long) depuis Taroudant, en vous rendant dans les villages berbères de l'Atlas proche. J'avais passé une demi-journée inoubliable par sa simplicité totale et en même temps par la beauté des lieux : http://ksarmaroc.blogspot.com/2007/12/blog-post_26.html et http://ksarmaroc.blogspot.com/2007/12/berbres-en-famille.html
De toute façon, il faut se rendre compte que les transports publics ne sont pas très performants !
Bonne chance !
Jean-Luc
**** je ne suis pas sûr du tout qu'il existe des transports publics qui passent par le tizni n'Test, .. ***
Bonsoir, si, si !! il y en a !
Marrakech Tarroudant, tous les 2 jours Marrakech Aoulouz et Marrakech Taliouine , avec détour par Ould Bérhil , faut se renseigner sur la fréquence. Renseignements pris à la gare routière de Bab Doukkala en octobre.
J'ai fait Aoulouz Marrakech en 2006 .... grandiose!.
Bonsoir, si, si !! il y en a !
Marrakech Tarroudant, tous les 2 jours Marrakech Aoulouz et Marrakech Taliouine , avec détour par Ould Bérhil , faut se renseigner sur la fréquence. Renseignements pris à la gare routière de Bab Doukkala en octobre.
J'ai fait Aoulouz Marrakech en 2006 .... grandiose!.
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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
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 :-)





