Visiter Ouarzazate au Maroc?
by Valerie1980
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour, je serai de passage au Maroc pour trois semaines cet été. Je me demande si je dois ou non mettre Ouarzazate a mon ittinéraire. Je me demande rendu a Agadir, si je filerai vers le désert ou si je remonte plutot vers Fes et Tanger ...a noter qu'a ce moment il reste seulement 8 jours a mon voyage. POur les habitués de ce merveilleux pays, dois-je prioriser le nord pour plus de souvenirs ou je fais une escale obligatoire a OUarzazate ...et si oui, il y a de sympas endroits ou loger ?
Merci de me lire et bonne jounrée a tous, merci de faire de mon voyage ne expérience super enrichissante !
Valérie
Bonjour Valérie
Ouarzazate: comme tel, rien à voir, rien à faire mais si tu vas vers le sud, vers Merzouga par exemple, tu peux/dois y passer...la route depuis Marrakech est fantastique.
Mais juste avant d'arriver à Ouarzazate, il y a Aït Ben Hadou qui vaut la peine d'être vu.
Il y a des studios de cinéma, tout près de Ouarzazate mais n'y perds ni ton temps ni ton argent (env 7-8$Can): complètement ridicule...quand tu as vu la facade, depuis la route, tu as tout vu.
Hôtel Royal ou H Prince, au centre ville = au centre de la rue ou route qui traverse la ville: c'est correct (ch à l'étage, avec petit balcon et sdeb et douche...mais insiste pour avoir l'eau chaude. Sinon il y a sur la rue parralèle à la rue principale, derrière la rue principale, un hôtel de meilleur niveau.
Ouarzazate n'est qu'une ville étape quand tu te diriges vers le sud.
Agadir.... ou Essaouira? je n'hésite pas à choisir Essaouira. Des Agadir il y en a partout dans le monde.
"Si je filerai vers le désert" vers Merzouga (début du désert de sable avec de belles dunes) ou vers Layoune (=désert de pierre, de roche)? Merzouga à coup sûr.
Je reviens du Maroc -6 semaines, sac à dos, transport public, sans problème)...je te suggère le sud.
Tu vas aimer
Ouarzazate: comme tel, rien à voir, rien à faire mais si tu vas vers le sud, vers Merzouga par exemple, tu peux/dois y passer...la route depuis Marrakech est fantastique.
Mais juste avant d'arriver à Ouarzazate, il y a Aït Ben Hadou qui vaut la peine d'être vu.
Il y a des studios de cinéma, tout près de Ouarzazate mais n'y perds ni ton temps ni ton argent (env 7-8$Can): complètement ridicule...quand tu as vu la facade, depuis la route, tu as tout vu.
Hôtel Royal ou H Prince, au centre ville = au centre de la rue ou route qui traverse la ville: c'est correct (ch à l'étage, avec petit balcon et sdeb et douche...mais insiste pour avoir l'eau chaude. Sinon il y a sur la rue parralèle à la rue principale, derrière la rue principale, un hôtel de meilleur niveau.
Ouarzazate n'est qu'une ville étape quand tu te diriges vers le sud.
Agadir.... ou Essaouira? je n'hésite pas à choisir Essaouira. Des Agadir il y en a partout dans le monde.
"Si je filerai vers le désert" vers Merzouga (début du désert de sable avec de belles dunes) ou vers Layoune (=désert de pierre, de roche)? Merzouga à coup sûr.
Je reviens du Maroc -6 semaines, sac à dos, transport public, sans problème)...je te suggère le sud.
Tu vas aimer
Pierroro
Quand le moment est arrivé, l'heure est venue! (C.Bobin.)
- et je vous remercie par avance pour votre réponse.
slt valerie. oui il ya des endroi sympa pour se loger a ouarzazate et si tu ve je pourai vous aider.moi je suis un jeun marocain et ouarzazate c ma ville natal .franchman il ya des endroi magnifique a voir. n'hesité pa a me demandé ce q desiré savoir sur ma ville.a bientot .en fait je m'applle abdelali
😉 slt valérie, bien sur qu'il faut aller a ouarzazate en arabe sa veut dire "ville tranquile, je suis français et je connait bien ouarzazate, il y a bcq de chose a voir la casba tu a aussi le vieux ouazazate avec le quartier de "sidi daoud " les gens y sont hyper acueillant tu a le souk et les marché a 10kms tu a l'oasis de "fint" tu peut pas passer a coté de sa tu peut meme dormir et manger pour a peine 15 euros a "fint" et l'aubergiste et genial si tu veut le prendre en photo il te diras ok et a la fin il diras "clic clac kodak c dans la boite apres tu peut aller sur zagora et la tu traverseras des villages comme jamais tu a vu de ta vie au moi 8 comme ils disent la bas tu peut te baigner dans les oueds et 10mn apres tu et sec je pourait te parler de ouarzazate et de ses gens qui sont mes amis pour tjr pendant des heures
bonjour,
comme le dit Pierroro, Ouarzazate, au meme titre qu'Agadir, ne vaut pas un clou, Mais plein de choses dans les environs, Ait Benhaddou ou Skoura, pour loger avec plein de possibilités sympas à tous les prix . Oasis de fint pour passer une belle journée.
Agadir Fes est très long, 1 jour et demi de voyage. il vaut mieux passer du temps autour d'Agadir, Mirleft, Sidi Ifni Tafraout, Tarroudant, par exemple
Claude En direct, il fait 11°c et il pleut depuis hier sans interruption!!!!!! Les cybers sont au sec!
comme le dit Pierroro, Ouarzazate, au meme titre qu'Agadir, ne vaut pas un clou, Mais plein de choses dans les environs, Ait Benhaddou ou Skoura, pour loger avec plein de possibilités sympas à tous les prix . Oasis de fint pour passer une belle journée.
Agadir Fes est très long, 1 jour et demi de voyage. il vaut mieux passer du temps autour d'Agadir, Mirleft, Sidi Ifni Tafraout, Tarroudant, par exemple
Claude En direct, il fait 11°c et il pleut depuis hier sans interruption!!!!!! Les cybers sont au sec!
Je vais te dire, Ouarzazate c'est le paradis!!! J'ai découvert cette ville une année où je voulais voir des chameaux et des dunes. La ville en elle même n'est pas exceptionnelle, mais tout autour tu as des sites magnifiques comme la qasbah des cigognes, le ksar de aït ben haddou... et les gens sont très accueillants. Je me suis fait de vrais amis là bas, et si tu as l'occasion, vas au bazard "meski". Ce sont des touargs sédentaires qui viennent d'un petit village du sud. Ils t'accueilleront les bras ouverts (tu dis que tu viens de la part de philippe l'économique et tu demande momo) et seront prêts à t'emmener en excursions pour des prix raisonnables.
Bon séjour et ramène des photos!
Bon séjour et ramène des photos!
Je vis à Ouarzazate une bonne partie de l'année, et il n'y a pas grand chose à y voir ou à y faire.
La kasbah de Taourirt c'est deux heures, Aït Ben Haddou une demi journée, Fint aussi.
Mais la ville est un point de départ commode pour le grand Sud, qui est superbe. Skoura, le Dadès, ou directement Zagora, la vallée du Draa, Tamegroute.
Agadir est une station balnéaire exactement comme en Europe, il y a de fort belles choses aux environs, mais en été c'est bondé, touristes européens et marocains.
Agadir est une station balnéaire exactement comme en Europe, il y a de fort belles choses aux environs, mais en été c'est bondé, touristes européens et marocains.
Des infos pour vivre et travailler au Maroc : http://o-maroc.com
salut Valérie,
Nous revenons juste d'un voyage de deux mois au Maroc et franchement nous avons largement préféré le sud au nord ... mais ça c'est une question de goût! concernant Ouarzazate franchement c'est pas terrible mais par contre tu dois absolument faire un détour par Aït Benadou qui se trouve à 30 km au Nord de Ouarzazate car le paysage est absolument éblouissant ... une petite adresse très sympa "Auberge, camping du jardin" tu peux pas la rater il y a une piscine et on le voit du bord de la route en venant du centre de Aït Benadou c'est à 2 km environ en filant ... une pnet préference pour les chambres très sympas qui se trouve plus isolées du bâtiment principal juste au bord de la piscine.. c'est très mignon et le soir si tu mange sur place, en fin de soirée tu auras droit à un petit boeuf de djembé organisé par les frères qui s'occupe de l'auberge, vraimment biens et très sympathiques n'hésite pas!
Nous revenons juste d'un voyage de deux mois au Maroc et franchement nous avons largement préféré le sud au nord ... mais ça c'est une question de goût! concernant Ouarzazate franchement c'est pas terrible mais par contre tu dois absolument faire un détour par Aït Benadou qui se trouve à 30 km au Nord de Ouarzazate car le paysage est absolument éblouissant ... une petite adresse très sympa "Auberge, camping du jardin" tu peux pas la rater il y a une piscine et on le voit du bord de la route en venant du centre de Aït Benadou c'est à 2 km environ en filant ... une pnet préference pour les chambres très sympas qui se trouve plus isolées du bâtiment principal juste au bord de la piscine.. c'est très mignon et le soir si tu mange sur place, en fin de soirée tu auras droit à un petit boeuf de djembé organisé par les frères qui s'occupe de l'auberge, vraimment biens et très sympathiques n'hésite pas!
😉 slt mezgarne c vrai tu a raison ouarzazate en lui mème tu fait vite le tour mais je croit que valerie recherche un circuit et se que tu a énoncé prent deja presque 2jours si elle fait les gorges de dadeès et toute la vallée du draa jusqu'a zagora et quelle fait un peut de desert elle auras deja manger 4ou 5 jours sur sont forfait vacances de ouarzazate a zagora c tout de mème plus joli que agadir et tout baigneurs les uns sur les autres????
Slt Valerie.
Franchement je pense qu'il y a plus choses a voir a Ouarzazate que a Rabat ou Casa meme si je suis de Rabat, je pense que aller au Maroc pour visiter Rabat ou Casa c'est un moyen pour perdre ton temp et ton argent parce que elles sont deux villes tres belles we mais tres normales aussi c'est comme visiter un magasin a Rome. C'est pour sa je te conseille si tu veux vraiment decouvrir le Maroc et les vrais marocains tu dois aller au Sud et franchement je crois que Ouarzazate c'est une maniere pour mieux les decouvrir, j'en suis sure car j'ai ete la bas l'ete dernier et je suis tombee amoureuse d'elle depuis le premier jour. c'est une ville magnifique. je l'adore vraiment et j'espere d'y retourner cet ete aussi.
je te conseille de la visiter et Bonne Voyage😉 😉 😎................(il n'ya pas de lettres accentees ici je suis desolee)😊
l'amitie multiplie les joies et divise les peines
Un peu de respect !!!! quelqu'un qui n'est pas d'accord avec tes inventions n'est pas obligatoirement un rigolo !
Je maintiens que Ouarzazate se visite en 30 minutes, et les seuls vieux quartiers existants, la kasbah de taourirte, eu 10 minutes, si on accepte de franchir le rideau de faux guides gluants.
Ouarzazate n'a que 2 attraits : celui de se trouver au carrefour de tous les points d'intéret du sud. et de pouvoir s'y ravitailler en bière.
Je maintiens que Ouarzazate se visite en 30 minutes, et les seuls vieux quartiers existants, la kasbah de taourirte, eu 10 minutes, si on accepte de franchir le rideau de faux guides gluants.
Ouarzazate n'a que 2 attraits : celui de se trouver au carrefour de tous les points d'intéret du sud. et de pouvoir s'y ravitailler en bière.
j'ai fais le tour du maroc en 2006, pour moi ouarzazate n'est pas un des plus grands souvenirs, par contre tu parles de remonter vers le nord du maroc alors surtout ne zappe pas Fès, et si tu peux va à Chaouen c'est vraiment génial
bichone
OUlala !!! Merci de cette réponse ! J'ai bien pris note et en effet je reviendrai avec des tas de photos, que je me ferai un plaisir à montrer à tout le monde, , , , jusqu'à ce que plus personne ne veulent en entendre parler !
Bonne journée a vous et merci encore !
Bonjour/bonsoir Raoulx
Brrrrrrrrrrr 11C...nous aussi, même venant du Québec, avons eu froid au Maroc...les soirées venteuses de la place D el Fna de Marrakech....
Je suis impatient de lire tes descriptions, tes commentaires, tes propos...tes carnets de voyage.
Salutations amicales et vonne continuation
Brrrrrrrrrrr 11C...nous aussi, même venant du Québec, avons eu froid au Maroc...les soirées venteuses de la place D el Fna de Marrakech....
Je suis impatient de lire tes descriptions, tes commentaires, tes propos...tes carnets de voyage.
Salutations amicales et vonne continuation
Pierroro
Quand le moment est arrivé, l'heure est venue! (C.Bobin.)
- et je vous remercie par avance pour votre réponse.
excuse moi mais propos ete déplacer mais je maintient tu a pas tout vu a ouarzazate y a pas que le centre ville a ouarzazate et l'érak et sidid daoud faut pas avoir peur de rentrer dans c quartiers les gens y sont les plus gentils du monde .quand il te disent "bienvenue " au maroc c pas du folklore ils le pensent vraimment .pour moi le nord du maroc c pour les amoureux de beau edoits et le sud pour le dépaysement total et les amoureeux du désert comme moi et de ma cherie "une vrai bebere"
Bonjour valerie,
Je reviens d un petit séjour au sud du Maroc, toutes les personnes de ce forum m’ont bien aider pour les infos, il y a vraiment des gens sérieux sur ce site. Merci à vous tous.
Sur ce site j’ai rencontré la personne qui ma accompagner pendant pour voyage au sud pays, il est vraiment gentil, pas un guide mais il m a bien aider à savoir des choses superbes.
Si tu veux autres infos et son email demande à moi.
J ai eu d aide sur ce forum, donc moi aussi j aimerai bien aider les autres.
A bientôt
Cathy
ouarzazate region c'estun paradis surtout vers l'atlas le dieu qui supporte le monde.
bon venez voir les gorges de mgoun les plateaux d'asselda le désert oisis quittez les routes goudrounée et les villes ...
si vraiment vous voulez faire de la découverte de l'autre.
si non restez dans des hotel qui vont vous proposez des circuit cent p cent que du folklore et du bakchich
Bonjour à vous, amie francophone.
On vous a tout dit sur Ouarzazate.
Si en soi, la ville n'a que très peu d'intérêt (voire aucun), elle en fait un point stratégique pour se poser et visiter le grand sud.
En couchant à Ouarzazate, vous pouvez rayonner dans les vallées du Draa, Dadés, visiter les villes de Zagora, et tant d'autres choses encore.
3 nuits sur place, par exemple.
Il y a des hotels pour toutes les bourses, et surtout un grand choix de restaurants.
Moi j'aime voyager "confort" et c'est pour cette raison que je fais étape à Ouarzazate, où se trouvent le seuls vrais hotels 3/4* de la zone.
A mon avis, mieux vaut Essaouira qu'Agadir... mille fois mieux!
Bonnes vacances.
bonjour valerie:
merci pour ton message.
bon voilà soyerz les bienvenue au maroc est en particulier ouarzazate.
je suis à votre disposition pour vous faire decouvrir ouarzazate et ces environs.
c'est ma region natal que je connais par coeur.
aussi j'espere que ton sejour au maroc passera bien.
merci d'avance.
😉
bonjour,
d'abord je vous souhaite bon voyage, je suis un jeune marocain 219 ans, de casablanca, je peu vos guide dans votre voyage et meme vos accompagne pour visite le maroc et aussi voir la culture marocaine, et aussi si vous souhaite visite ma ville vous ets la bienvenue.
mon annonce et honnete et serieuse, moi aussi je cherche des correspondant au canda ou aca ou je visite votre pays.
voici mon email
ghamalir@caramail.com
merci
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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 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 :-)
