Taghit et Beni Abbas en Algérie
by Quantestador
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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toute mes salutation
le 29 decembre 2007 c'est mon depart a taghit avec mes deux cousin et nos copines, je vais passé 3 jours a l'htel taghit puis direction beni abbas, ou je vais passé 7 jours a l'hotel rym, c'est via un ami qui fait ces voyages organisé alors j'aimerais bien savoir comment et surtout quesqu'il ya pour visité et les truc de sevenir que je peut amené a alger.
la premiere fois que je vais faire la saoura .
esperenza51
bonsoir c'est vraiment le moment de visiter le grand sud moi j'ai été à taghit mais je n'ai pas vu Beni abes je l'ai laissée pour un autre voyage par contre j'ai vue Leknadsa il faut voir cette jolie ville pour les souvenirS je n'ai aps ramené grandE chose juste j'ai pris des priseS de vue avec mA CAMERA c'est vraiment jolie je vous souhaite bon voyage bonne fin d'année ET BON COURAGE
keiro
slt mon ami, ,
ça me ravie qui ai d'autre personne de se forum sur taghit a la meme periode que moi, , ,
en ce qui concerne le tourisme a taghit et beni abbas, , g otut se qui faut comme infos que je t'enverais si tu ve, , g un ami guide sur place qui nous montrera bien des endroits interessants nous avons aussi prevu de fair un bivouac en dromasi ça vous interesse fait moi signe aussi, nous serons un groupe de 7 mixte.
sur ce bon courage pour le voyage, , et a bientot
ça me ravie qui ai d'autre personne de se forum sur taghit a la meme periode que moi, , ,
en ce qui concerne le tourisme a taghit et beni abbas, , g otut se qui faut comme infos que je t'enverais si tu ve, , g un ami guide sur place qui nous montrera bien des endroits interessants nous avons aussi prevu de fair un bivouac en dromasi ça vous interesse fait moi signe aussi, nous serons un groupe de 7 mixte.
sur ce bon courage pour le voyage, , et a bientot
Bonjour,
C'est une bonne saison pour effectuer ce voyage.
J'ai visité Taghit, une oasis magnifique, avec le nouveau village construit à côté de l'ancien qui est à visiter à pied.
Je n'ai que quelques photos à proposer de notre passage, j'ai surtout fait du film à l'époque.
http://michel.talon.free.fr
Bon voyage.
a+ Michel T@
http://michel.talon.free.fr
toute mes salutation trés cher michel avant tout je vous souhaite un joyeux noel et merçi pour les photos je les est consulté et c'est magnifique et j'espere que je vais pas regrété ce voyage puisque vos photos etais si paradisiaque que moi meme j'ais pas crue que c'est l'algerie .
mille merçi vous ete un artiste.
esperenza51
toute mes salutation djawads
j'espére que vous aller bien et tout marche a merveille merçi pour votre repense, et c'est sans faute on ce veras au sud mais j'aimerais bien savoir quand vous allé faire votre bivouac et ou puisque je suis vraiment interessé, pour vous faire savoir quand est a 5, si ça vous derange pas bien sur .
et merçi d'avance .
esperenza51
Bj
Je suis d'Oran, j'ai une invitation en famille carte blanche pour Béchar -in inclusive pour la fin d'année-, mais j'hésite vraiment car nos amis ns ont prévenus qu'ils fait vraiment froid le soir, alors si vs pouvez m'éclairer sur un programme aléchant sur Taghit je ferais peut-être le pas. (Le bivouac : est-ce que cé un tour-opérator qui l'organise, est ce que cé fréquentable pour 1 famille 02enfants, éxcusez ma question peut-être y'aurais des jeunes et de la boisson).
Merci pour vos réponses.
Je suis d'Oran, j'ai une invitation en famille carte blanche pour Béchar -in inclusive pour la fin d'année-, mais j'hésite vraiment car nos amis ns ont prévenus qu'ils fait vraiment froid le soir, alors si vs pouvez m'éclairer sur un programme aléchant sur Taghit je ferais peut-être le pas. (Le bivouac : est-ce que cé un tour-opérator qui l'organise, est ce que cé fréquentable pour 1 famille 02enfants, éxcusez ma question peut-être y'aurais des jeunes et de la boisson).
Merci pour vos réponses.
Salut !
Le bivouac en ce moment à Taghit ??? Franchement, je n'en ai pas le courage ! Il fait très froid (il a même gélé ces jours-ci...) et sauf si tu aimes dormir dans c froid, je te déconseille de dormir sous la tente ! A part les hôtels d'Etat (pas génial...) il y a des chambres chez l'habitant... Il fut voir avec l(Office de Tourisme de Taghit (par le biais de la mairie)...
LILI
Le bivouac en ce moment à Taghit ??? Franchement, je n'en ai pas le courage ! Il fait très froid (il a même gélé ces jours-ci...) et sauf si tu aimes dormir dans c froid, je te déconseille de dormir sous la tente ! A part les hôtels d'Etat (pas génial...) il y a des chambres chez l'habitant... Il fut voir avec l(Office de Tourisme de Taghit (par le biais de la mairie)...
LILI
Il n'y a personne qui soit née sous une mauvaise étoile, il n'y a que des gens qui ne savent pas lire le ciel. (Dalaï Lama)
mais rien ni personne ne vient à bout de ceux qui défendent une cause juste... (Mano Dayak)
mais rien ni personne ne vient à bout de ceux qui défendent une cause juste... (Mano Dayak)
bonsoir
a taghit vous avez les gravures rupestres a voir, elle date des millenaires, la palmerai de cette region va vous ravir, soyez gourmand en datte car elles sont abondantes, le couscous va comblez votre faim, a beni abbes vous allez apprecier son beau panorama, tachez de vous rendre a l'hermitage du pere de foucault, il est historique et visitez le musée du patrimoine de la faune du sud, cette ville est celle du fenek un tres beau felin
salut, j aimerais savoir est ce que vous avez un plan pour vos vacances, j ai décidé hier de partir au sud, apres un programme qui est tombé a l eau, sachant que je vais partir vendredi ou samedi, le retour c pour le 1er, j ai jamais fait cette ville, je connais personne la bas, est ce que vous avez un plan pratique ???
s'il vous plait dites moi si je pourais visiter taghit et beni abbes en six jours, et si je compte partir par route d'alger ca prendera combien de temps...amicalement😏
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merci, vous etes un ange monsieur, je viens de lire votre reponse!si vous pouvez encore me renseigner😊 arriver la bas à qui s'adresser, pour une prise en charge, et comment faire pour avoir une idée sur les tarifs😕....avec toutes mes amitiés....😄
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bonjour
merci pour le compliment, pour votre deplacement utilisez les autocars grandes lignes, quant a votre orientation il existe des agences touristiques genre touring club, si vous souhaitez une prise en charge complete, dans les chaines de leurs hotels a travers le pays alors bon sejour
merci pour le compliment, pour votre deplacement utilisez les autocars grandes lignes, quant a votre orientation il existe des agences touristiques genre touring club, si vous souhaitez une prise en charge complete, dans les chaines de leurs hotels a travers le pays alors bon sejour
merci encore une fois, 10h par route ca m'arrange beaucoup, j'ai deja fait alger tam par route😉, si c'est possible de m'aider encore plus, , mis à par touring club, est ce que c'est possible de m'orienter et me à qui je peux m'adresser, (je n'ai rien contre touring club) mais question d'avoir quelque chose de moins cher c'est tout😊
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bonjour
donnez moi votre situation geographique, vous pouvez faire un tourisme liberale a savoir frequenter les hotels populaires ainsi que la restauration qui existent dans chaque region d'algerie, n'oublier pas les auberges de jeunes qui peuvent donnez leurs bienfaits, a bechar je pourrai vous prendre comme hote avant que vous n'entamiez votre periple pour beni abbes et taghit mon tel.fixe 21349879999 portable 21366696258 a bientot
merci beaucoup, justement j'ai commencé à me renseigner sur les auberges, c'est gentil à vous
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Bj
je compte faire une éscapade de 4j a Taghit en famille depuis Oran, et je ne sais pas si sa vaut vraiment le coup, jé vu qui avait l'hotel taghit 3***, je ne sais pas (je ne trouve nul part un carnet de voyage sur taghit) pour faire un programme journalier est qu'il ya de quoi remplir sa journée sans s'ennuyé (sortie, bivouac, location quad, balade chamelière), cé bien dommage si vous faite sud tunisien sur le net vous êtes émmergé de notes et d'astuces et d'offres de séjours a des tarifs plus que compétitifs ainsi que des horaires bien précis ainsi que des visites virtuelles d'hooooooooooootels.
Si quelqu'un a déja visiter taghit et peu m'éclairer. Je serais en famille et je ne peu pas me permettre de m'aventurer a l'aveuglette.
Merci,
je compte faire une éscapade de 4j a Taghit en famille depuis Oran, et je ne sais pas si sa vaut vraiment le coup, jé vu qui avait l'hotel taghit 3***, je ne sais pas (je ne trouve nul part un carnet de voyage sur taghit) pour faire un programme journalier est qu'il ya de quoi remplir sa journée sans s'ennuyé (sortie, bivouac, location quad, balade chamelière), cé bien dommage si vous faite sud tunisien sur le net vous êtes émmergé de notes et d'astuces et d'offres de séjours a des tarifs plus que compétitifs ainsi que des horaires bien précis ainsi que des visites virtuelles d'hooooooooooootels.
Si quelqu'un a déja visiter taghit et peu m'éclairer. Je serais en famille et je ne peu pas me permettre de m'aventurer a l'aveuglette.
Merci,
bj, c'est tres juste ce que tu as dit mon ami🙁, je serais en congé fin mars, je voudrais passer une semaine entre taghit et beni abbes malheureusement jusqu'à present, je n'ai encore fait aucune reservation, pas facile d'avoir des informations, prise en charge, tarifs etc il faut gerer tout avant d'etre sur place bien sur, je reformule mon appel à M.NEBBOU, s'il peut encore nous ider, il nous rendra un grand service.....🤪
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bj M.NEBBOU! j'ai lu votre ecrit adressé à khaled, moi je vous dis j'ai depassé l'etape d'encouragement et je reve de realiser mon programme qui consiste à passer six jours entre taghit et benni abbes, et si j'arrive à tout preparer je compte partir par bus, alors si vous accepter de me donner un coup de main je vous dis au secours M.NEBBOU......😕
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Bj Mr
des pierres rupestres, un patrimoine encestral, n'oublier pas le vieux ksar qui vous charmera ainsi que la palmeraie et le musée de cette ville
Apparement selon vous c'est tous ce qu'il ya a taghit qui peu-être fait en 01 seul journée pas la peine de s'y attarder plus (pas d'agence sur place qui assure : bivouac, balade chamelière, quad sur les dunes ........) il faut sentir comme même le sahara, les dunes, le sable, de quoi remplir 03 jours, vous savez cé trés frustrant. Je pense sérieusement a aller donner mon argent en tunisie ( TOZEUR, NEFTA ).
Convainquer moi !!!!!
toutes mes salutations les plus fraterneles.
des pierres rupestres, un patrimoine encestral, n'oublier pas le vieux ksar qui vous charmera ainsi que la palmeraie et le musée de cette ville
Apparement selon vous c'est tous ce qu'il ya a taghit qui peu-être fait en 01 seul journée pas la peine de s'y attarder plus (pas d'agence sur place qui assure : bivouac, balade chamelière, quad sur les dunes ........) il faut sentir comme même le sahara, les dunes, le sable, de quoi remplir 03 jours, vous savez cé trés frustrant. Je pense sérieusement a aller donner mon argent en tunisie ( TOZEUR, NEFTA ).
Convainquer moi !!!!!
toutes mes salutations les plus fraterneles.
Bonjour
Il y a une OLT à Taghit et on n'a pas besoin d'une agence locale pour faire du tourisme à Taghit !
Il faut quand même savoir que le Sahara algérien couvre près de 4/5ème du pays, alors pour donner ton argent à un pays où le tourisme est massif et de masse, il faut quand même faire fort ! A Tozeur ou Nefta, tout est organisé pour le touriste, plus rien n'est authentique ! Je connais, j'y ai vecu près de 3 ans dans ce pays !
Participer à un tourisme solidaire ou écotourisme, c'est bien plus louable dans des régions où tout est resté authentique et où l'hospitalité n'est pas sous-entendu par de l'argent !!!!!!!!
LILI
Il y a une OLT à Taghit et on n'a pas besoin d'une agence locale pour faire du tourisme à Taghit !
Il faut quand même savoir que le Sahara algérien couvre près de 4/5ème du pays, alors pour donner ton argent à un pays où le tourisme est massif et de masse, il faut quand même faire fort ! A Tozeur ou Nefta, tout est organisé pour le touriste, plus rien n'est authentique ! Je connais, j'y ai vecu près de 3 ans dans ce pays !
Participer à un tourisme solidaire ou écotourisme, c'est bien plus louable dans des régions où tout est resté authentique et où l'hospitalité n'est pas sous-entendu par de l'argent !!!!!!!!
LILI
Il n'y a personne qui soit née sous une mauvaise étoile, il n'y a que des gens qui ne savent pas lire le ciel. (Dalaï Lama)
mais rien ni personne ne vient à bout de ceux qui défendent une cause juste... (Mano Dayak)
mais rien ni personne ne vient à bout de ceux qui défendent une cause juste... (Mano Dayak)
bonjour
je fléchie a votre doléance, et soyez la bienvenue dans notre coeur ainsi qu'a taghit qui s'impatiente de votre visite, je suis entrain de reserver un espace net pour vanter les merites du sud qui a seduit saint exupery, isabelle ibehard et tant de celebrite qui ont marque ce siecle mon adresse est www.e-monsite.com/taghit mes respectueuses salutations.
Bj
Participer à un tourisme solidaire ou écotourisme, c'est bien plus louable dans des régions où tout est resté authentique et où l'hospitalité n'est pas sous-entendu par de l'argent !!!!!!!!
Mais si vous avez suivi la discusion depuis le début vous comprendrais ma dernière allocution. Je veux visiter mon pays, trouver moi au moins un n° de tph de l'hotel taghit pour prandre les résa., parlez moi du sud de se qu'il ya a faire.
Ecotourisme / guider moi sur des adresses de chambres d'hotes de chambres chez l'habitant tourisme solidaire / guider moi sur des adresses de chambres chez l'habitant
OTL / vous voulez dire office du tourisme local : quel sont leurs coordonnées.
Cé le brouillard totale, peu être que l'intervenant d'alger partagerais le même point de vue
j'attend vos commentaires/
Participer à un tourisme solidaire ou écotourisme, c'est bien plus louable dans des régions où tout est resté authentique et où l'hospitalité n'est pas sous-entendu par de l'argent !!!!!!!!
Mais si vous avez suivi la discusion depuis le début vous comprendrais ma dernière allocution. Je veux visiter mon pays, trouver moi au moins un n° de tph de l'hotel taghit pour prandre les résa., parlez moi du sud de se qu'il ya a faire.
Ecotourisme / guider moi sur des adresses de chambres d'hotes de chambres chez l'habitant tourisme solidaire / guider moi sur des adresses de chambres chez l'habitant
OTL / vous voulez dire office du tourisme local : quel sont leurs coordonnées.
Cé le brouillard totale, peu être que l'intervenant d'alger partagerais le même point de vue
j'attend vos commentaires/
si je partage ton point de vue.tu parle.....😠, brouillard c'est le peu qu'on puisse dire, nous sommes dans un labyrinte, on s'est retrouvé dans un cercle vicieux, et pourtant nous sommes clairs dans nos ecrit, et à mon avis (et avec tous mes respects) avant que quelqu'un decide de nous repondre il faut d'abord avoir la solution à nos attentes, ou du moins des orientations, il ne suffit pas de parler pour parler, et sortir de l'objet de nos envois, le temps passe et personnellement mon congé approche, sinon je repart dans une région que je connais tres bien, ca me permettera toujours de me reposer et de m'eloigner un peu de la capital
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vous accentuez mon envie de realiser mon programme: six jours (derniere semaine de mars ) entre taghit et beni abbes, je vais encore abuser de votre gentillesse😊 est ce que vous pouvez me communiquer les coordonnées de structures (ou je ne sais comment appeler ca) qui puissent nous prendre en charge, (si elles existent deja) mettez vous à notre place, nous ne pouvons partir à l'aveuglette, sans rien programmer.....please....🤪
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je suis tres patiente....🙂
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salut fleurdelafle, je me presente, je suis le createurs de cette page du ferum et ça fait un bon moment que je ne me suis pas conecté mais bien, si tu veut faire le voyage alger, taghit beni abas c'est paradisiaque et tu ne peut pas immaginé si tu veut je t'enveré des photos que j'ais fais, il ya un groupe qui va partir la fin mars pour une semaine trajet c'est taghit beni abbas, a taghit vous visiterais la palemerais, les vieux ksour et le grand ksar sans oublié la visite de la grande dune et un bivouac, mais le plus interessant 'est beni abbas, et oui la merveille vous visiterais la palemerais de beni abbas avec les vieux ksour puis un petit safari sur dos de chameaux a ouarourout pour voire les focile, sans oublié el marhouma par des voiture 4*4 pour ces focile aussi et vous visiterais l'ermitage du pere charle de feaucod sans oublié la piscine d'eau de source ou vous passé une agreable apres midi en degustant du thé et ma menté de la plus grande d'une de la saoura et vous ferais du skie sur sable, le sejours a taghit vous le passerais a l'hotel taghit trés bon, et a benni abbas c'est a l'hotel rym mieux que celui de taghit et bon voyage .
si vous ete interessante vous contacté ce numero
0661 64 26 08 et bon voyage .....nul n'est partis a taghit et il n'est jamais revenu.....
esperenza51
Bonjour, voici une adresse et un organisateur qui valent le coup, vraiment. Vous verrez, il n'y a absolument rien à envier aux pays spécialisés dans le tourisme, avec comme bonnus un tourisme écologique et respectueux de la beauté et de la valeur du sahara, plutot qu un tourisme de masse et de promiscuité. Vous y trouverez certainement le plaisir, le bonheur, l'originalité, la passion, le depayisement et le sérieux que vous recherchez.
www.droma_dair.info
merci infiniment pour votre message, j'ai la une idée sur ce qu'il ya à visiter, je commence à voir plus clair, je suis passer à une autre etape.....la preparation de mon voyage....😉
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I’m planning to take the SETE-TANGER ferry with my car.
No agency in my town sells tickets.
Has anyone done this before and can point me in the right direction?
Thanks in advance.
have a good day
Good evening, everyone!
I’m reaching out to gather your thoughts on an itinerary (10 days... or more?) I’d like to do at the beginning of June 🙂.
Just so you know, I’m planning to do this trip solo (25 years old), using only public transport and just a backpack. I’ve already been to Marrakech and climbed Mount Toubkal two years ago...
I’ll be arriving in Tangier. Day 1-2: Explore the city center, hike around Cap Spartel... Day 3: Stop in Tetouan Day 4-5-6: Chefchaouen and a day hike in the Rif Mountains Day 6-7: Discover the city of Fes (I’ve heard so many great things!!) Day 8: Stop in Meknes and possibly visit the historic site of Volubilis Day 9-10: Rabat (I’ve heard mixed things... some good, some bad) After that, I have the choice of heading back to Tangier for my return flight... or going down to Agadir (also a possible return flight) and extending my trip by 5 days :)
From what I can tell, everything is well connected by bus (CTM) or train (ONCF). Another question: Is the vibe in Moroccan youth hostels for meeting people the same as what you’d find in Western Europe?
Thanks in advance for your replies and your kindness! 😊
I’m reaching out to gather your thoughts on an itinerary (10 days... or more?) I’d like to do at the beginning of June 🙂.
Just so you know, I’m planning to do this trip solo (25 years old), using only public transport and just a backpack. I’ve already been to Marrakech and climbed Mount Toubkal two years ago...
I’ll be arriving in Tangier. Day 1-2: Explore the city center, hike around Cap Spartel... Day 3: Stop in Tetouan Day 4-5-6: Chefchaouen and a day hike in the Rif Mountains Day 6-7: Discover the city of Fes (I’ve heard so many great things!!) Day 8: Stop in Meknes and possibly visit the historic site of Volubilis Day 9-10: Rabat (I’ve heard mixed things... some good, some bad) After that, I have the choice of heading back to Tangier for my return flight... or going down to Agadir (also a possible return flight) and extending my trip by 5 days :)
From what I can tell, everything is well connected by bus (CTM) or train (ONCF). Another question: Is the vibe in Moroccan youth hostels for meeting people the same as what you’d find in Western Europe?
Thanks in advance for your replies and your kindness! 😊
Tickets for entry to Majorelle Garden are only issued online via an official site
(though there are fraudulent sites out there). On the official site, they ask for legitimate info
(name, nationality, etc.). What made me go "hmm" was the request for both an email address
AND a password (with confirmation). Is this normal?
Thanks for your replies.
Hi there, a group of girlfriends and I are heading to Tunisia. We’d love to know how much cash we should bring for 6 days, considering everything’s already paid for at the hotel. Thanks for your tips!
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 leaving for Tunisia in five weeks for a full 15-day trip. I’ll be arriving in Monastir and departing from there as well.
I’d like to do a route that’s a bit different from my first stay, which was more focused on cities and culture (Tunis, Sousse, Kairouan, El Jem).
I’ll be getting around by public transport.
I’d like to head south toward Tozeur, and I saw that you can take a *louage* from Monastir to Sbeitla (2h30). I imagine it’s not too complicated to get to Tozeur from there afterward? The issue is the return trip to Monastir and safety in Sbeitla.
If this route seems too complicated, I might opt for Djerba instead, which looks simpler.
Thanks in advance.
I’m leaving for Tunisia in five weeks for a full 15-day trip. I’ll be arriving in Monastir and departing from there as well.
I’d like to do a route that’s a bit different from my first stay, which was more focused on cities and culture (Tunis, Sousse, Kairouan, El Jem).
I’ll be getting around by public transport.
I’d like to head south toward Tozeur, and I saw that you can take a *louage* from Monastir to Sbeitla (2h30). I imagine it’s not too complicated to get to Tozeur from there afterward? The issue is the return trip to Monastir and safety in Sbeitla.
If this route seems too complicated, I might opt for Djerba instead, which looks simpler.
Thanks in advance.
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
Bonjour,
Connaissez vous l'adresse d'une distillerie de fleurs de roses ds la vallée des roses / kelaa M Gouna. Une distillerie traditionnelle, pas uniquement la boutique à touristes.
Merci bp
Nicolas :-)
Connaissez vous l'adresse d'une distillerie de fleurs de roses ds la vallée des roses / kelaa M Gouna. Une distillerie traditionnelle, pas uniquement la boutique à touristes.
Merci bp
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!
Merci aux membres de voyageforum qui nous ont fait part de leurs expériences! Nous avons passé 3 jours formidables à "La Kasbah la Palmeraie" à Skoura. Arrivant de Marrakech (superbe route en décrochant après le col de Tichka via Telouet, Ait-Benhaddou), le séjour à la Palmeraie n'a été que du bonheur: accueil chaleureux de Mohammed et Ghizlane, délicieux petits déjeuners sur la terrasse dominant la palmeraie, (pain cuit au four en terre, crêpes au miel préparées par Ghizlane), repas du soir non moins délicieux et copieux, en famille, autour d'un bon feu. Nous nous sentions comme "chez soi" et avons beaucoup appris sur le mode de vie de la région. Les balades proposées étaient toujours intéressantes et hors des circuits touristiques de masse. De là, le vallée et les Gorges du Dades , la vallée des Amandiers (superbe!), la palmeraie. Il y a des Kasbahs magnifiques dans la région dont celle de nos hôtes. Une autre façon de "visiter" le Maroc!




