Transit de 11 heures à Casablanca
by Maryse933
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour pour mon voyage au Senegal la semaine prochaine nous avons une escale Casablanca de 11 heures !!! Arrivée 13 h 00 depart minuit Que pouvons nous faire ?
Pouvons nous sortir de l'aéroport facilement ? Aller manger un couscous en centre ville ? Se balader dans un souk ? Prendre plutôt le train ou 2 taxis nous sommes 2 couples et une jeune fille. À quelle heure devons nous quitter le centre ville pour regagner l'aéroport sans problème avec la circulation ou les files d'attente.? Merci d'avance
Maryse
Bonjour pour mon voyage au Senegal la semaine prochaine nous avons une escale Casablanca de 11 heures !!! Arrivée 13 h 00 depart minuit Que pouvons nous faire ?
Pouvons nous sortir de l'aéroport facilement ? Aller manger un couscous en centre ville ? Se balader dans un souk ? Prendre plutôt le train ou 2 taxis nous sommes 2 couples et une jeune fille. À quelle heure devons nous quitter le centre ville pour regagner l'aéroport sans problème avec la circulation ou les files d'attente.? Merci d'avance
Vous pouvez facilement sortir de l'aéroport, le plus simple est de prendre le train qui vous dépose à Casa Voyageurs, pas loin du centre ville. Pour le retour, prévoyez large... visez le train de 20h13 pour pouvoir vous rabattre sur celui de 21h13 en cas de pépin (au pire vous pouvez toujours trouver des taxis, notamment via Uber, mais ce n'est pas du tout le même prix). Vous avez tous les horaires ici : http://www.oncf.ma/Pages/Accueil.aspx
(attention, orthographe exacte pour les gares, donc "Casa voyageurs" et "Aeroport Med V" dans la liste déroulante)
Pour être à Casa Voyageurs à 20h, selon l'endroit où vous êtes, le plus simple pour se déplacer peut être le tram (il arrive devant la gare), à cette heure là il passe toutes les dix minutes. Vous pouvez prendre une carte rechargeable, elle coûte 7 dirhams pour le premier trajet, puis 6 dirhams par trajet. Pour les taxis, selon l'endroit où vous vous trouvez, vous aurez entre 15 et 40 minutes pour rejoindre la gare, mais c'est la mauvaise heure, les taxis changent de service, cela peut être difficile d'en trouver. Donc si vous ne vous y rendez pas en tram, prévoyez TRES large pour trouver le taxi.
Le site du tram : http://www.casatramway.ma/
Sinon, en centre ville, la partie piétonnière du tramway, entre la station Mohamed Diouri et la place Mohamed V (en venant de Casa Voyageurs) est très sympa à faire à pied, avec de très beaux immeubles anciens (art déco et art nouveau). A la station Place des Nations Unies (tout le monde dit le Hyatt à Casa ^^) vous avez l'entrée du souk de la medina.
Côté souk, je préfère le quartier des habbous, qui est sympa (mais cher, plutôt regarder qu'autre chose). Ou, pour plonger dans un vrai "souk" Derb Ghalef, aussi sur le trajet du tram, attention aux pickpockets, c'est nettement moins bien "arrangé" que le Habbous ou la medina, mais c'est authentique (et pas dangereux, une fois le sac bien fermé).
Pour les restaurants, le couscous, c'est le vendredi au Maroc :) en dehors de ce jour là, ce n'est pas obligatoirement top. Si vous arrivez un vendredi, vous pourrez en trouver partout. Il y a un restaurant que j'aime bien à Aïn Diab, avec vue sur la plage, il s'appelle "Les Crevettes", c'est direct en tram à partir de Casa Voyageurs, mais un peu loin (40 minutes). Sinon, il y a un restau milieu de gamme très chouette, dans l'ancienne enceinte fortifiée du port, qui s'appelle La Scala. C'est peut être mieux de rester en centre ville, ça vous évite de courir partout.
Vous pouvez facilement sortir de l'aéroport, le plus simple est de prendre le train qui vous dépose à Casa Voyageurs, pas loin du centre ville. Pour le retour, prévoyez large... visez le train de 20h13 pour pouvoir vous rabattre sur celui de 21h13 en cas de pépin (au pire vous pouvez toujours trouver des taxis, notamment via Uber, mais ce n'est pas du tout le même prix). Vous avez tous les horaires ici : http://www.oncf.ma/Pages/Accueil.aspx
(attention, orthographe exacte pour les gares, donc "Casa voyageurs" et "Aeroport Med V" dans la liste déroulante)
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Le site du tram : http://www.casatramway.ma/
Sinon, en centre ville, la partie piétonnière du tramway, entre la station Mohamed Diouri et la place Mohamed V (en venant de Casa Voyageurs) est très sympa à faire à pied, avec de très beaux immeubles anciens (art déco et art nouveau). A la station Place des Nations Unies (tout le monde dit le Hyatt à Casa ^^) vous avez l'entrée du souk de la medina.
Côté souk, je préfère le quartier des habbous, qui est sympa (mais cher, plutôt regarder qu'autre chose). Ou, pour plonger dans un vrai "souk" Derb Ghalef, aussi sur le trajet du tram, attention aux pickpockets, c'est nettement moins bien "arrangé" que le Habbous ou la medina, mais c'est authentique (et pas dangereux, une fois le sac bien fermé).
Pour les restaurants, le couscous, c'est le vendredi au Maroc :) en dehors de ce jour là, ce n'est pas obligatoirement top. Si vous arrivez un vendredi, vous pourrez en trouver partout. Il y a un restaurant que j'aime bien à Aïn Diab, avec vue sur la plage, il s'appelle "Les Crevettes", c'est direct en tram à partir de Casa Voyageurs, mais un peu loin (40 minutes). Sinon, il y a un restau milieu de gamme très chouette, dans l'ancienne enceinte fortifiée du port, qui s'appelle La Scala. C'est peut être mieux de rester en centre ville, ça vous évite de courir partout.
Des infos pour vivre et travailler au Maroc : http://o-maroc.com
bonne idée la Scala, bonne table et deco sympa, jolie halte
avec un petit tour pour voir la mosquée Hassan deux la nuit (je ne sais pas si elle est illuminée)
bonne idée la Scala, bonne table et deco sympa, jolie halte
Il faudra le faire ensemble :)
avec un petit tour pour voir la mosquée Hassan deux la nuit (je ne sais pas si elle est illuminée)
Plus ou moins, ça dépend des jours (plus le vendredi que les autres jours)
Il faudra le faire ensemble :)
avec un petit tour pour voir la mosquée Hassan deux la nuit (je ne sais pas si elle est illuminée)
Plus ou moins, ça dépend des jours (plus le vendredi que les autres jours)
Des infos pour vivre et travailler au Maroc : http://o-maroc.com
je passerais à Casa deuxième quinzaine de février 🙂
ok pour un restau (la scala : top là 😉)
Bonjour,
Si j etais a votre place, je choisirai le taxi , ca va couter 20 euros de plus, mais c est plus confortable et secu aussi.
D ailleurs le Chauffeur peut vous offrir un petit tour en voiture et vous deposer pour manger, puis pour voir par exemple la grande mosquee Hassan 2 puis vous deposer a la corniche ou Medina avant de vous remmener a l aeroport, bref, vous allez tirer presque tout ce que lq ville offre.
( Les trains ne sont pas tres confortable et les retards arrivent souvent).
Et vous aurez besoin d un seul Taxi, car un peut prendre jusqu a 6 place ! ( On les appeles gros taxis ) , seuls les taxi ds l milieu urbain peuvent prendre que 3 maxi.
A la rigueur qu il vous remmennent en ville puis vous remmenez a l aeroport en vous offrant une visite de la mosquee
Comme ca avec un peu plus d argent bah vous aurez une journee entiere d activite et tranquillement .
Si j etais a votre place, je choisirai le taxi , ca va couter 20 euros de plus, mais c est plus confortable et secu aussi.
D ailleurs le Chauffeur peut vous offrir un petit tour en voiture et vous deposer pour manger, puis pour voir par exemple la grande mosquee Hassan 2 puis vous deposer a la corniche ou Medina avant de vous remmener a l aeroport, bref, vous allez tirer presque tout ce que lq ville offre.
( Les trains ne sont pas tres confortable et les retards arrivent souvent).
Et vous aurez besoin d un seul Taxi, car un peut prendre jusqu a 6 place ! ( On les appeles gros taxis ) , seuls les taxi ds l milieu urbain peuvent prendre que 3 maxi.
A la rigueur qu il vous remmennent en ville puis vous remmenez a l aeroport en vous offrant une visite de la mosquee
Comme ca avec un peu plus d argent bah vous aurez une journee entiere d activite et tranquillement .
Amitié et paix à tous !
Si j etais a votre place, je choisirai le taxi , ca va couter 20 euros de plus, mais c est plus confortable et secu aussi.
A six personnes, c'est deux taxis... Cela dit, ce n'est pas une question de coût, mais de commodité et de temps de trajet. Le train n'est pas bloqué par les embouteillages.
D ailleurs le Chauffeur peut vous offrir un petit tour en voiture et vous deposer pour manger, puis pour voir par exemple la grande mosquee Hassan 2 puis vous deposer a la corniche ou Medina avant de vous remmener a l aeroport, bref, vous allez tirer presque tout ce que lq ville offre.
LeS chauffeurs (six personnes -> deux taxis) n'offrent pas le "petit tour en voiture", ils le facturent. Comme tu le sais certainement, les petits taxis n'ont pas le droit d'aller à l'aéroport, et les grands taxis n'ont pas le droit de circuler en ville. Donc cette solution implique une voiture de transport touristique, et là le budget pour la journée est à 800 ou 1.000 dirhams.
Les trains ne sont pas tres confortable et les retards arrivent souvent
Chacun sa façon de voir. Les trains sont nettement plus confortables, a mon avis, que les grands taxis bondés... quant aux retards, oui et non, pas sur la navette aéroport (que je prends très régulièrement)
A six personnes, c'est deux taxis... Cela dit, ce n'est pas une question de coût, mais de commodité et de temps de trajet. Le train n'est pas bloqué par les embouteillages.
D ailleurs le Chauffeur peut vous offrir un petit tour en voiture et vous deposer pour manger, puis pour voir par exemple la grande mosquee Hassan 2 puis vous deposer a la corniche ou Medina avant de vous remmener a l aeroport, bref, vous allez tirer presque tout ce que lq ville offre.
LeS chauffeurs (six personnes -> deux taxis) n'offrent pas le "petit tour en voiture", ils le facturent. Comme tu le sais certainement, les petits taxis n'ont pas le droit d'aller à l'aéroport, et les grands taxis n'ont pas le droit de circuler en ville. Donc cette solution implique une voiture de transport touristique, et là le budget pour la journée est à 800 ou 1.000 dirhams.
Les trains ne sont pas tres confortable et les retards arrivent souvent
Chacun sa façon de voir. Les trains sont nettement plus confortables, a mon avis, que les grands taxis bondés... quant aux retards, oui et non, pas sur la navette aéroport (que je prends très régulièrement)
Des infos pour vivre et travailler au Maroc : http://o-maroc.com
Tres bien : )
Bon, l aeroport de Casablanca est l aeroport le plus moche, petit et desagreable au maroc, c est comme une gare de train dans un village : )
C est surtout un aeroport de transit.
Profitez, et si vous avez n importe quelle question, n heistez pas , lachez la !
Un grand Taxi prend 6 places max, et peut vous prendre de l aeroport et vous deposer dans le centre ville, et vous recupperer apres.
demandez le prix avant, le taxi ou autres , gentilment : )
Bon, l aeroport de Casablanca est l aeroport le plus moche, petit et desagreable au maroc, c est comme une gare de train dans un village : )
C est surtout un aeroport de transit.
Profitez, et si vous avez n importe quelle question, n heistez pas , lachez la !
Un grand Taxi prend 6 places max, et peut vous prendre de l aeroport et vous deposer dans le centre ville, et vous recupperer apres.
demandez le prix avant, le taxi ou autres , gentilment : )
Amitié et paix à tous !
demandez le prix avant, le taxi ou autres
Il n'y a pas à "demander le prix" les tarifs sont fixes et affichés...
Il n'y a pas à "demander le prix" les tarifs sont fixes et affichés...
Des infos pour vivre et travailler au Maroc : http://o-maroc.com
vous n'avez pas de chance en partant de Pessac (gironde) le plus simple pour aller au Sénégal était de faire Bordeaux, Paris, Dakar et ce n'était pas plus cher que de passer par Casablanca... et l'escale à Paris n'était que de 3 heures !
Bonjour Bernie je fais le voyage 4 fois par an et je connais bien Air France par Paris or au moment de Noel le billet sur Air France était 4 fois plus cher ! C'est la raison pour laquelle nous n'avons pas eu beaucoup de choix pour le vol. Mais rien de grave nous passerons notre premier jour de vacances à Casa et nous visiterons ! Bonnes fêtes.
Maryse
Mise à jour : La navette train est assurée de l'aéroport à Casa port passant par Casa voyageurs.
Vous pouvez descendre à Casa port si vous souhaitez suivre le plan que Marie-Aude vous a proposé, car cette gare est en plein centre ville et vous n'aurez plus besoin de prendre le tram.
Vous pouvez descendre à Casa port si vous souhaitez suivre le plan que Marie-Aude vous a proposé, car cette gare est en plein centre ville et vous n'aurez plus besoin de prendre le tram.
Sauf que le trajet à pied le plus sympa se fait entre "Mohamed Diouri" et "Place Mohamed V" alors que je trouve le trajet qui permet de rejoint la place des Nations Unies (le Hyatt) nettement moins intéressant, on longe les boutiques de la medina, sans voir les beaux immeubles années 20, qui valent vraiment le détour. En particulier la coupole du marché central, l'immeuble glaoui et la grande Poste
Sauf que le trajet à pied le plus sympa se fait entre "Mohamed Diouri" et "Place Mohamed V" alors que je trouve le trajet qui permet de rejoint la place des Nations Unies (le Hyatt) nettement moins intéressant, on longe les boutiques de la medina, sans voir les beaux immeubles années 20, qui valent vraiment le détour. En particulier la coupole du marché central, l'immeuble glaoui et la grande Poste
Des infos pour vivre et travailler au Maroc : http://o-maroc.com
J'approuve.
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We’re planning to rent a vehicle and are pretty active—we’re not really into crowds (that’s why I’ve decided to skip Marrakech).
Here’s my proposed itinerary:
Trip Proposal Summary: From May 13 (morning arrival) to May 26 (morning departure) Arrival and departure: Essaouira Day 1 (May 13): Arrival in Essaouira – Settling in / Exploring / Rest Day 2 (May 14): Essaouira – Water activities Day 3 (May 15): Essaouira to Tafraoute (~5h30) – route via Agadir – arrival and first exploration; Question: Is a detour to Taroudant worth considering? Day 4 (May 16): Tafraoute – Hike in the granite rocks – wild bivouac Day 5 (May 17): Tafraoute – Aït Mansour gorges – oasis – night in a hostel Day 6 (May 18): Tafraoute → Foum Zguid (~5h) – transition route – simple overnight or bivouac Day 7 (May 19): Foum Zguid → Zagora (~3h) – Draa Valley – desert prep Day 8 (May 20): Zagora → M'Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chigaga – departure with 4x4 guide – entering the dunes – bivouac Day 9 (May 21): Erg Chigaga – full desert day – walking, exploring – bivouac Day 10 (May 22): Desert → Ouarzazate (~5–6h) – leaving the desert – rest Day 11 (May 23): Aït Benhaddou – early visit – short hike – overnight stay Day 12 (May 24): Aït Benhaddou → Telouet – route toward the Atlas – start of trek – bivouac Day 13 (May 25): Atlas → Essaouira (~5–6h) – end of trek – return to Essaouira (overnight) Day 14 (May 26): Essaouira – free time + return flight
What do you think?
I aimed for an excursion to the Chigaga desert from M’Hamid because it seems less touristy and allows for a more compact loop. Is that a good idea? Is the drive to M’Hamid maybe too tedious?
Open to your great tips if there’s room for optimization!
All ears! :)
Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Clément
I’m finalizing the loop I’d like to do in May over 13 days, starting and ending in Essaouira.
We’re planning to rent a vehicle and are pretty active—we’re not really into crowds (that’s why I’ve decided to skip Marrakech).
Here’s my proposed itinerary:
Trip Proposal Summary: From May 13 (morning arrival) to May 26 (morning departure) Arrival and departure: Essaouira Day 1 (May 13): Arrival in Essaouira – Settling in / Exploring / Rest Day 2 (May 14): Essaouira – Water activities Day 3 (May 15): Essaouira to Tafraoute (~5h30) – route via Agadir – arrival and first exploration; Question: Is a detour to Taroudant worth considering? Day 4 (May 16): Tafraoute – Hike in the granite rocks – wild bivouac Day 5 (May 17): Tafraoute – Aït Mansour gorges – oasis – night in a hostel Day 6 (May 18): Tafraoute → Foum Zguid (~5h) – transition route – simple overnight or bivouac Day 7 (May 19): Foum Zguid → Zagora (~3h) – Draa Valley – desert prep Day 8 (May 20): Zagora → M'Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chigaga – departure with 4x4 guide – entering the dunes – bivouac Day 9 (May 21): Erg Chigaga – full desert day – walking, exploring – bivouac Day 10 (May 22): Desert → Ouarzazate (~5–6h) – leaving the desert – rest Day 11 (May 23): Aït Benhaddou – early visit – short hike – overnight stay Day 12 (May 24): Aït Benhaddou → Telouet – route toward the Atlas – start of trek – bivouac Day 13 (May 25): Atlas → Essaouira (~5–6h) – end of trek – return to Essaouira (overnight) Day 14 (May 26): Essaouira – free time + return flight
What do you think?
I aimed for an excursion to the Chigaga desert from M’Hamid because it seems less touristy and allows for a more compact loop. Is that a good idea? Is the drive to M’Hamid maybe too tedious?
Open to your great tips if there’s room for optimization!
All ears! :)
Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Clément
A lot of people find it important to stick to their budget when traveling—not to skimp, but to visit as many places as possible since traveling is their hobby.
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
I think that’s it for now.
Take care
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
I think that’s it for now.
Take care
Hi everyone! 😊
We’re traveling as a family to Marrakech from April 19 to 24, and there’ll be 15 of us (all ages), staying in the Targa neighborhood (El Idrissi Street).
I’d love your advice on a few things! 🙏
🚗 Vehicle rental
We’re thinking of renting 3 cars. We’ve seen really low prices online, but often without insurance.
👉 Do you have any reliable contacts or personal experiences to share?
👉 Would you recommend getting specific “tourist” insurance?
🏛️ Visits – Bahia Palace & Saadian Tombs
We’d like to visit the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs, but:
We can’t find single tickets online We only see guided tours with fixed times (like 9:30 AM / 4-hour tours)
👉 Do you know if it’s possible to book without a guide? 👉 Or do we have to buy tickets on-site? (We’re a little worried about crowds and lines, especially with older folks in the group.) 🍽️ Restaurants / meals We’ve spotted the Grand Bazaar Marrakech for a meal. 👉 Any thoughts? 👉 Could you recommend other restaurants in the same budget? (We’re a big group, so it needs to stay reasonable.) For lunch/snacks, we’ve seen:
Snack Toubkal Goûter Saveur
👉 If anyone’s been, I’d love your feedback! 😊 🛒 Practical info – Targa neighborhood We’ll be in Targa (El Idrissi Street). 👉 Are there shops nearby for quick groceries (breakfast, water, etc.)?
If you’ve got any great tips, contacts, or little tricks, I’d love to hear them! 😍 Thanks so much for your help! 💖
We can’t find single tickets online We only see guided tours with fixed times (like 9:30 AM / 4-hour tours)
👉 Do you know if it’s possible to book without a guide? 👉 Or do we have to buy tickets on-site? (We’re a little worried about crowds and lines, especially with older folks in the group.) 🍽️ Restaurants / meals We’ve spotted the Grand Bazaar Marrakech for a meal. 👉 Any thoughts? 👉 Could you recommend other restaurants in the same budget? (We’re a big group, so it needs to stay reasonable.) For lunch/snacks, we’ve seen:
Snack Toubkal Goûter Saveur
👉 If anyone’s been, I’d love your feedback! 😊 🛒 Practical info – Targa neighborhood We’ll be in Targa (El Idrissi Street). 👉 Are there shops nearby for quick groceries (breakfast, water, etc.)?
If you’ve got any great tips, contacts, or little tricks, I’d love to hear them! 😍 Thanks so much for your help! 💖
As-salamu alaykum!
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Mathieu
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Mathieu
Mid-May: arriving alone (so, a "petit taxi"?) at Marrakech airport around 4:30 PM,
is it advisable to take a taxi at the airport (cost?) or is it wiser to book one through the hotel before departure (which would cost me 20 €)?
I think I’ve seen lower fares elsewhere (12 €?).
Destination: Riad Sijane near Djemaa El Fna square. Thanks!
hi there
we’re heading to Hammamet in a few months
what would you recommend visiting for a week?
best regards
Hi there,
I’m planning my next trip outside Europe for next year, but unfortunately, I don’t have a choice with the dates—it’s late June to early July. Last year, I went to Japan for three weeks, and it was constantly 36-37°C with over 90% humidity. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible either.
For Egypt, I know it’s a period to avoid if possible, but I’m thinking that by the sea, it might be manageable. Otherwise, I’ll consider another destination.
Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada in the evening Day 2, 3, 4: Hurghada Day 5: Hurghada, then drive to Luxor in the early afternoon Day 6: Luxor Day 7: Luxor, then drive back to Hurghada in the late afternoon Day 8, 9, 10, 11: Hurghada Day 12: Return flight
For the Hurghada trip, either rent a car or—easier—a private car/van. Is it worth adding an extra day in Luxor?
During the stay, we’re planning activities like camel rides, quad biking, jeep tours, snorkeling, and jet skiing.
Thanks for your replies
I’m planning my next trip outside Europe for next year, but unfortunately, I don’t have a choice with the dates—it’s late June to early July. Last year, I went to Japan for three weeks, and it was constantly 36-37°C with over 90% humidity. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible either.
For Egypt, I know it’s a period to avoid if possible, but I’m thinking that by the sea, it might be manageable. Otherwise, I’ll consider another destination.
Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada in the evening Day 2, 3, 4: Hurghada Day 5: Hurghada, then drive to Luxor in the early afternoon Day 6: Luxor Day 7: Luxor, then drive back to Hurghada in the late afternoon Day 8, 9, 10, 11: Hurghada Day 12: Return flight
For the Hurghada trip, either rent a car or—easier—a private car/van. Is it worth adding an extra day in Luxor?
During the stay, we’re planning activities like camel rides, quad biking, jeep tours, snorkeling, and jet skiing.
Thanks for your replies
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Morocco in September-October in our Fiat camper van, which isn’t a 4x4 but has already handled quite a bit of rough travel. While reading up on southern Morocco, we’ve been drawn to the Aguinane oasis but I’m having trouble locating it on the map. Is it possible to get there without a 4x4?
Thanks for your help
Hi,
Does anyone know the address of a rose flower distillery in the Valley of Roses / Kelaa M'Gouna? A traditional distillery, not just the tourist shop.
Thanks a bunch!
Nicolas :-)
Does anyone know the address of a rose flower distillery in the Valley of Roses / Kelaa M'Gouna? A traditional distillery, not just the tourist shop.
Thanks a bunch!
Nicolas :-)
Hi there,
Can anyone tell me if it's possible to travel from the Dades Gorges (Msemrir) to the Todra Gorges (Tamtatouche) on a paved road? Thanks in advance for any answers.
Hello,
We’d like to hire a French-speaking guide (agency, professional, or volunteer) to show us around Cairo over three days.
Trip planned for November 22, 23, and 24, 2026—four veteran French travelers.
We’re open to any leads, contact info, or suggestions.
Best regards,
Jacques






