Que faire en deux jours hors de Casablanca?
by Spookymili
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour, nous sommes trois collègues partant en mission à Casablanca pour deux semaines fin janvier. Nous souhaiterions passer le weekend hors de Casa (nous essaierons d'en visiter un maximum en semaine). Nous cherchons une destination intéressante et dense pour deux jours. Auriez vous des suggestions, sachant que nous pourrions prendre un vol interieur, et que tous trois avons dejà visité certaines régions du Maroc (villes et sites principaux). Merci pour votre aide.
Emilie
Bonjour la France
Je vous propose d une viste a Marrakech...c est une tres belle ville..pour 2 jours ca peut satisfaire, normallement pour une visite a Marrakech c est mieux une semaine, pour faire des sortie au environ magnefique de cette etoile rouge Marrakech...de casablanca il y a des vols reguliers plusieurs fois par jour....il y a autre ville que vous pouver aimer--alors, ne pas tomber amoureux a Marrakech, il y a tjs qq chose a Marrakech qu on peut tomber amoureux....bon voyage
Marrakech
Salut
y'a différentes options, il faudrait être plus précis si possible. Plus montagne ou plus bord d'océan? Plus WE à courir dans tous les sens ou plus WE à se poser et profiter d'un endroit. Plus ville ou grand air? Plus confort ou /luxe ou plus rencontre avec l'habitant. Plus ... enfin bref, y'a pas mal de choses à vous conseiller, mais avec un peu plus d'infos on gagnera tous un peu de temps et d'énergie :)
Je suis à votre disposition avec plaisir.
y'a différentes options, il faudrait être plus précis si possible. Plus montagne ou plus bord d'océan? Plus WE à courir dans tous les sens ou plus WE à se poser et profiter d'un endroit. Plus ville ou grand air? Plus confort ou /luxe ou plus rencontre avec l'habitant. Plus ... enfin bref, y'a pas mal de choses à vous conseiller, mais avec un peu plus d'infos on gagnera tous un peu de temps et d'énergie :)
Je suis à votre disposition avec plaisir.
Explorer la planète, c'est découvrir sa propre humanité.
Merci à tous pour vos différentes réponses.
Finalement, bien qu'aucun de vous ne l'ait mentionnée, nous irons sûrement à Rabat pour des questions de logistique et de contraintes horaires.
Les autres sites seront à (re)découvrir au cours d'éventuelles prochaines missions..
Bonne journée et à bientôt.
Les autres sites seront à (re)découvrir au cours d'éventuelles prochaines missions..
Bonne journée et à bientôt.
Emilie
Si tu veux des infos sur des endroits sympa de Rabat, y'a qu'à demander ... j'y habite. Je te les communiquerai avec plaisir.
Bien à toi.
Explorer la planète, c'est découvrir sa propre humanité.
Bizarre, je prends le post en cours et je pensais à Rabat (même si en 3 jours ça va faire long). Très facile, un train toute le demi-heure au port et 30 minutes de trajets. AR en une journée super facile (expérience perso dans le même cas de figure que toi) 🙂 Puis en traversant l'estuaire vous pouvez aussi aller à Salé par exemple. Après pour meubler un WE à Casa, il y a quand même pas mal de chose à faire, genre un baptême en avion ou hélico dans les environs (Ce n'est qu'une idée) ...
Si vous voulez des adresses de bon resto à Casa 😉
Y.
Si vous voulez des adresses de bon resto à Casa 😉
Y.
J'ai toujours aimé le désert. On s'assoit sur une dune de sable. On ne voit rien. On n'entend rien. Et cependant quelque chose rayonne en silence... --> Mon Portfolio Photo <--
Merci.
On est encore en train de changer d'avis, je pense que ça va être comme ça jusqu'au dernier moment.
Nous sommes preneurs pour de bonnes adresses de restos à Casa, en 15 jours on va avoir le temps d'en tester un bon nombre...
Nous sommes preneurs pour de bonnes adresses de restos à Casa, en 15 jours on va avoir le temps d'en tester un bon nombre...
Emilie
Extract de mon message privé pour complément éventuel.
Niveau resto, voici une petite liste : A ma bretagne (cuisine française), plutôt classe. A éviter s'il faut bosser l'après-midi. C'est sur la Corniche, n'importe quel petit taxi pour t'emmener simplement avec le nom. Depuis le coin de la place des nations unies, c'est trop loin pour y aller à pied. Le cabestan (cuisine française, très bien. Egalement sur la Corniche juste à coté du phare. Petit taxi obligatoire. La bavaroise pour les bons morceaux de viandes avec une bonne bouteille. Depuis la place des nations unies, prendre en direction du Marché la rue Ben Abdallah, juste avant le marché tu es arrivé. La bodega (mon ex cantine le soir 🙂) cuisine espagnole et ambiance jusqu'à 1h du mat pour qui aime les tapasses. Clientèle principalement d'expat. Pas dur à trouver, il touche la bavaroise rue Ben Abdallah. L'aéropostale, je n'ai plus l'adresse, rue Molière il me semble, faudra prendre un petit taxi. Cuisine française, ambiance aéropostale avec l'addition dans un livre de St-Exupery (le petit prince). La mer, spécialité poisson avec un jolie vue sur l'océan. Pas très loin du Cabestan, plutôt haut de gamme mais géant. Mon conseil c'est la dorade cuite à la croute de sel 🙂. Restaurant du port, beaucoup moins cher que la mer, mais accessible à pied depuis la place des nations unies. Excellent et particulièrement les fritures... Euh, c'est sur le port 😉. Le petit rocher sur la corniche, plus pour l'ambiance que pour la nourriture puis il ferme très tard par rapport aux autres. Trica ou Tricameli rue Al Moutanabi (perpendiculaire au boulevard Moulay Youssef) accessible à pied depuis la place des Nations-Unies. Ici c'est pâte only déco année 60 fashion TV sur grand écran et 3 serveurs qu'il ne faut pas chercher 😉. Extra...
Avec tout ça vous n'aurez rien mangé de local mais vous êtes à Casa 😉 Al Mounia, mon préfèré pour la cuisine marocaine, juste derrière le quartier pieton du centre à coté du consulat de France. !!!!! Dar Beida (alias Casablanca) dans l'hôtel Hyatt, à éviter absoluement sauf si tout seul et envie absluement de voir le pseudo folklore local.
Pour le midi, j'allais souvent dans la brasserie de la place des nations-unies pas le café de france mais celui d'à coté dont j'ai perdu le nom. Chawarma extra pas cher et super rapide.
Voilà, j'en ai oublier pas mal, mais déjà ça laisse un peu de choix.
Y.
Niveau resto, voici une petite liste : A ma bretagne (cuisine française), plutôt classe. A éviter s'il faut bosser l'après-midi. C'est sur la Corniche, n'importe quel petit taxi pour t'emmener simplement avec le nom. Depuis le coin de la place des nations unies, c'est trop loin pour y aller à pied. Le cabestan (cuisine française, très bien. Egalement sur la Corniche juste à coté du phare. Petit taxi obligatoire. La bavaroise pour les bons morceaux de viandes avec une bonne bouteille. Depuis la place des nations unies, prendre en direction du Marché la rue Ben Abdallah, juste avant le marché tu es arrivé. La bodega (mon ex cantine le soir 🙂) cuisine espagnole et ambiance jusqu'à 1h du mat pour qui aime les tapasses. Clientèle principalement d'expat. Pas dur à trouver, il touche la bavaroise rue Ben Abdallah. L'aéropostale, je n'ai plus l'adresse, rue Molière il me semble, faudra prendre un petit taxi. Cuisine française, ambiance aéropostale avec l'addition dans un livre de St-Exupery (le petit prince). La mer, spécialité poisson avec un jolie vue sur l'océan. Pas très loin du Cabestan, plutôt haut de gamme mais géant. Mon conseil c'est la dorade cuite à la croute de sel 🙂. Restaurant du port, beaucoup moins cher que la mer, mais accessible à pied depuis la place des nations unies. Excellent et particulièrement les fritures... Euh, c'est sur le port 😉. Le petit rocher sur la corniche, plus pour l'ambiance que pour la nourriture puis il ferme très tard par rapport aux autres. Trica ou Tricameli rue Al Moutanabi (perpendiculaire au boulevard Moulay Youssef) accessible à pied depuis la place des Nations-Unies. Ici c'est pâte only déco année 60 fashion TV sur grand écran et 3 serveurs qu'il ne faut pas chercher 😉. Extra...
Avec tout ça vous n'aurez rien mangé de local mais vous êtes à Casa 😉 Al Mounia, mon préfèré pour la cuisine marocaine, juste derrière le quartier pieton du centre à coté du consulat de France. !!!!! Dar Beida (alias Casablanca) dans l'hôtel Hyatt, à éviter absoluement sauf si tout seul et envie absluement de voir le pseudo folklore local.
Pour le midi, j'allais souvent dans la brasserie de la place des nations-unies pas le café de france mais celui d'à coté dont j'ai perdu le nom. Chawarma extra pas cher et super rapide.
Voilà, j'en ai oublier pas mal, mais déjà ça laisse un peu de choix.
Y.
J'ai toujours aimé le désert. On s'assoit sur une dune de sable. On ne voit rien. On n'entend rien. Et cependant quelque chose rayonne en silence... --> Mon Portfolio Photo <--
Au moins nous n'allons par mourrir de faim...
Merci à toi, je suppose que ça sera utile à de nombreux VF ou futurs VF.
Pour clore ce sujet, nous allons finalement à Marrakech, et c'est vraiment notre dernière décision, vols achetés sans possibilité de changement ni d'annulation!
Bons voyages à tous.
Pour clore ce sujet, nous allons finalement à Marrakech, et c'est vraiment notre dernière décision, vols achetés sans possibilité de changement ni d'annulation!
Bons voyages à tous.
Emilie
Ba c'est sympa aussi Marrakech, peut-être même mieux que Rabat à mon sens... 🙂
Y.
Y.
J'ai toujours aimé le désert. On s'assoit sur une dune de sable. On ne voit rien. On n'entend rien. Et cependant quelque chose rayonne en silence... --> Mon Portfolio Photo <--
Bonjour à tous,
Pour clôre ce sujet et compléter les infos données par notre cher ami Y.
Alors finalement le weekend à Marrakech était sympa car peu de touristes. En revanche il peu faire très froid au Maroc, surtout dans cette région. Nous avons eu entre 0 et 10 je dirais, et dans le riad non chauffé, un vrai plaisir la nuit 😕 !
Pour Casablanca, j'ajouterais les restaurants suivants, qui je crois n'ont pas été cités dans les restos marocains : Imilchil, Rue Vizir Tazi, cadre typique, prix raisonnables. Le restaurant est très discret de l'exterieur. Royal Mansour de l'hotel Meridien : très beau cadre et bonne cuisine. Musique traditionnelle discrète. Service attentionné. On était invités donc je ne connais pas les prix, mais à mon avis ça doit être excessif. Le resto marocain de l'hotel Sheraton (me souviens plus du nom) : nul, long, danseuse qui ne cessait de se gratter les cheveux, le front....démotivée au possible, et musique trop forte, impossible de se parler. A EVITER ! Riad Zitoune : traditionnel et recommandé par des marocains. Pour l'adresse, je crois qu'il est dans le guide du routard..
Ah oui, autre chose; nous avons payé notre A/R Casablanca - Marrakech 55€. Depuis peu la Royal air Maroc propose des tarifs très compétitifs sur les vols intérieur.
Pour clôre ce sujet et compléter les infos données par notre cher ami Y.
Alors finalement le weekend à Marrakech était sympa car peu de touristes. En revanche il peu faire très froid au Maroc, surtout dans cette région. Nous avons eu entre 0 et 10 je dirais, et dans le riad non chauffé, un vrai plaisir la nuit 😕 !
Pour Casablanca, j'ajouterais les restaurants suivants, qui je crois n'ont pas été cités dans les restos marocains : Imilchil, Rue Vizir Tazi, cadre typique, prix raisonnables. Le restaurant est très discret de l'exterieur. Royal Mansour de l'hotel Meridien : très beau cadre et bonne cuisine. Musique traditionnelle discrète. Service attentionné. On était invités donc je ne connais pas les prix, mais à mon avis ça doit être excessif. Le resto marocain de l'hotel Sheraton (me souviens plus du nom) : nul, long, danseuse qui ne cessait de se gratter les cheveux, le front....démotivée au possible, et musique trop forte, impossible de se parler. A EVITER ! Riad Zitoune : traditionnel et recommandé par des marocains. Pour l'adresse, je crois qu'il est dans le guide du routard..
Ah oui, autre chose; nous avons payé notre A/R Casablanca - Marrakech 55€. Depuis peu la Royal air Maroc propose des tarifs très compétitifs sur les vols intérieur.
Emilie
Ah oui, autre chose; nous avons payé notre A/R Casablanca - Marrakech 55€. Depuis peu la Royal air Maroc propose des tarifs très compétitifs sur les vols intérieur.
A titre de comparaison, le train qui dessert les 2 villes en 3h30 de centre ville à centre ville (soit à peu près pareil), ne coute lui que 84 dh en 2eme, et 125 dh en première (disons 200 dh A/R, soit en gros, 400 dh de moins, prix d'une double dans un riad correct ). et il y en a un toutes les 2 h !!! et ca ne nécessite pas de réservation.
A titre de comparaison, le train qui dessert les 2 villes en 3h30 de centre ville à centre ville (soit à peu près pareil), ne coute lui que 84 dh en 2eme, et 125 dh en première (disons 200 dh A/R, soit en gros, 400 dh de moins, prix d'une double dans un riad correct ). et il y en a un toutes les 2 h !!! et ca ne nécessite pas de réservation.
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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 :-)
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!






