Voyage en Tunisie pendant le Ramadan?
by Caro28
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
j'ai besoin de votre aide...Est ce que ca change quelque chose voyager en Tunisie pendant le ramadan qui est cette année du 04 septembre au 04 octobre ??? .Je serai en Tunisie du 18 septembre au 8 octobre.Quelqu, un m'a dit que les Tunisiens etaient plus agressifs et moin gentils pendant ce temps de l'année ???
Merci à l'avance.
le ramdan 2007 est prevu du 14 septembre au 13 ou 14 octobre 2007.
non les tunisiens ne sont pas agressifs durant cette periode surtout ceux qui ne vivent que du tourisme.
certe certaines personnes sont plus enervés c'est surtout les fumeurs, qui sont en manque, cela est visible partout dans le monde pour les musulmans pratiquant fumeurs ils sont tres chiant car ils veulent en griller une.
puis y'a le facteur fatigue.
pour finir en tunisie beaucoup ne font pasl e ramadan, pour y avoir vecu plus d'un an 2/3 de mes potes tunisiens ne pratiquaient pas.
sinon c'est pas si mort que ça, sauf pendant la 1ere quinzaine ça bouge plus à l'approche de l'aid le soir surtout. a tunis y'a le festival et plein de soirée c'est tres sympa j'ai toujours apprecié.
si tu as si peur de cette periode bin change tes dates lol
non les tunisiens ne sont pas agressifs durant cette periode surtout ceux qui ne vivent que du tourisme.
certe certaines personnes sont plus enervés c'est surtout les fumeurs, qui sont en manque, cela est visible partout dans le monde pour les musulmans pratiquant fumeurs ils sont tres chiant car ils veulent en griller une.
puis y'a le facteur fatigue.
pour finir en tunisie beaucoup ne font pasl e ramadan, pour y avoir vecu plus d'un an 2/3 de mes potes tunisiens ne pratiquaient pas.
sinon c'est pas si mort que ça, sauf pendant la 1ere quinzaine ça bouge plus à l'approche de l'aid le soir surtout. a tunis y'a le festival et plein de soirée c'est tres sympa j'ai toujours apprecié.
si tu as si peur de cette periode bin change tes dates lol
bonjour,
je ne pense pas que les dates du ramadan soient cette année aussi tot ce devrait etre vers le 12 septembre en fonction de la lune.
j'étais en Tunisie à Djerba en 2005 quand le ramadan a débuté début octobre et je n'ai connu aucune agressivité de la part des tunisiens, c'est seulement au niveau des commerces, des administrations que cela changent au niveau des horaires, l'activité est un peu ralentie mais si vous devez aller en séjour hotel aucun souci pour l'hotellerie.
bon séjour à Tunisie
sangho77
Bonjour,
Je pars en Tunisie (Zarzis) 4 x par an depuis 6 ans (hôtel ODYSSEE 19 séjours et villa de location depuis 08/2006) et y étais pendant les Ramadan 2005 et 2006.
Aucune agressivité particulière de la part des tunisiens, je ne sais qui a pu vous informer de la sorte.
De manière générale d'ailleurs, je me sens bien plus agressée dans certains quartiers de Bruxelles, Charleroi, Liège ou Paris en tous temps.
Comme on vous l'a dit, si la période du Ramadan n'est pas la meilleure période TOURISTIQUE c'est parce que la vie tourne au ralenti, que les magasins ferment tôt et que les tunisiens qui jeûnent sont évidemment très fatigués au bout d'une semaine. Il y fait donc beaucoup plus calme et si la personne qui vous a renseignée y est allée pour faire la fête et buvait ou fumait en rue, nul doute qu'elle a été déçue.
Ce n'est pas la bonne période si vous voulez faire la fêtes, aller au restaurant un midi (ils sont fermés dauf dans les hôtels), faire des courses tard (les boutiques ferments à 5 h etc...)
Quand à vous promener habillée de manière décente, ce conseil est valable toute l'année: il s'agit d'une simple question de RESPECT de nos amis tunisiens: c'est le pays musulman le plus ouvert du Maghreb mais c'est un pays musulman: il est donc de bon ton d'y adopter une certaine réserve même si la femme tunisienne est la plus libérée des femmes maghrébines et bénéficie de l'égalité homme femme dans la loi depuis 1956.
Respect encore d'éviter de boire, de manger ou de fumer dans la rue devant les tunisiens qui ne peuvent le faire:si vous fumez, m^mee hors Ramadan, devant un de vos amis qui essaie d'arrêter de fumer, vous verrez que lui aussi est assez nerveux et, peut-être avec un caractère plus "à fleur de peau".
Aucun problème dans les hôtels où les animations fonctionnent (au ralenti aussi), où vous pouvez fumer, manger et faire la fête sans problème.
Soyez simplement indulgente si le service est un peu lent: ne pas manger de la journée est dur mais surtout ne rien boire et la fatigue est réelle.
Il est donc simple de vivre la prédiode de Ramadan en toute tranquilité et de passer d'excellentes vacances, croyez-moi.
Si, de plus, vous avez la chance d'être invitée à partager un repas de rupture du jeûne le soir, vous ferez une expérience conviviale superbe car il règne à cette périoe un cilimat particulier.
Donc pas d'inquiétude, je serai, comme vous, en Tunisie pendant le Ramadan encore cette année et je m'en réjouis.
Cordialement
Françoise
c'est faux !
le seul probleme que tu auras, c'est que la vie va en "molo molo" pendant le ramadan...et que il y a plus de mouvement de nuit que de jour !
c'est tout !
pour l'agressivité, c'est sur que vous parlez de conducteurs qui sont plus "enervés" !! mais je trouve ça normal, à cause du traffic, surtout dans les grandes villes
pour l'agressivité, c'est sur que vous parlez de conducteurs qui sont plus "enervés" !! mais je trouve ça normal, à cause du traffic, surtout dans les grandes villes
C'est pas facile de voyager, mais c'est facile d'aider les autres.
J'aime l'échange.
en fait ça depond !
à cette periode il y a plein de touristes
si tu cherche le calme va à Monsatir
si tu cherche le tourisme avec plein d'activités et de mouvement, ça sera Sousse !
mais sinon, il y a Hammamet aussi .
mais sinon, il y a Hammamet aussi .
C'est pas facile de voyager, mais c'est facile d'aider les autres.
J'aime l'échange.
si tu vas au Sud, pour quelques jours alors installe toi à monsatir ou à Hammamet !
si tu cherche un endroit entre un peu d'activité et le calme, je te conseille hammamet !
en plus, c'est à 1h de Tunis 😉
C'est pas facile de voyager, mais c'est facile d'aider les autres.
J'aime l'échange.
Bonsoir,
Il y a Hammamet vieille ville, superbe et ses hôtels agréables mais plus calmes (mais avec de l'action comme vous voulez) et il y a Hammamt Yasmine (à 6 km avec les liaisons entre les deux) qui est une ville d'hôtels très animées avec une espèce de medina reconstituée et des tas d'endroits où sortir. Personnellement, je n'aime pas Yasmine qui est une usine à touristes et préfère le contact avec les tunisiens dans la vieille ville mais "ça bouge"
Si vous voulez avoir une idée plus précise sur Hammamet, allez visiter le site de "Gipé" un membre du forum du routard, à l'adresse www.dajpg.canalblog.com (cliquez sur ce lien à gauche) c'est un résident français à Hammamet qui pourra vous donner tous les bons plans pour un séjour réussi. IL habite là bas et donne toujours des infos très précieuses.
Vous pouvez le contacter de ma part.
Bonnes recherches et bonnes vacances Cordialement
Il y a Hammamet vieille ville, superbe et ses hôtels agréables mais plus calmes (mais avec de l'action comme vous voulez) et il y a Hammamt Yasmine (à 6 km avec les liaisons entre les deux) qui est une ville d'hôtels très animées avec une espèce de medina reconstituée et des tas d'endroits où sortir. Personnellement, je n'aime pas Yasmine qui est une usine à touristes et préfère le contact avec les tunisiens dans la vieille ville mais "ça bouge"
Si vous voulez avoir une idée plus précise sur Hammamet, allez visiter le site de "Gipé" un membre du forum du routard, à l'adresse www.dajpg.canalblog.com (cliquez sur ce lien à gauche) c'est un résident français à Hammamet qui pourra vous donner tous les bons plans pour un séjour réussi. IL habite là bas et donne toujours des infos très précieuses.
Vous pouvez le contacter de ma part.
Bonnes recherches et bonnes vacances Cordialement
Françoise
tu n'as pas envie de visité la mahdia. c'est une belle ville!!!!!
Mahdia est une ville un peu plus au sud de Hammamet et Sousse. Voici un lien qui décrit Mahdia : http://www.tunisieholidays.com/mahdia_tunisie.php
Sinon, je te conseille plus Hammamet si tu veux que cela bouge. En plus, c'est proche de Tunis, alors tu peux aller facilement à Tunis (à peine 60Km).
Si tu veux plus d'infos, n'hésite pas à m'écrire.
Bon voyage!
Sinon, je te conseille plus Hammamet si tu veux que cela bouge. En plus, c'est proche de Tunis, alors tu peux aller facilement à Tunis (à peine 60Km).
Si tu veux plus d'infos, n'hésite pas à m'écrire.
Bon voyage!
bonjour KARO28
je souhaite répondre à ta question pour l'avoir vécu cette année passée. En effet j'étais en tunisie la première semaine du ramadam.... dire qu'ils sont agréssifs, je n'ai pas ressenti ça par contre un peu plus de regard sur la gente féminine ça c'est certain. il faut juste les comprendre et tout se déroule à merveille.
Attention en période de ramadan, les boutiques ferment plus tôt pour réouvrir plus tard le soir, les repas se déroulent également en fonction de l'heure de rupture du jeun mais n'hésitez pas à vouloir partager ce moment avec eux, ils seront heureux de vous y convier.. à savoir également que le seul petit bémol que je mettrais c'est simplement qu'ils sont plus suceptibles qu'à la normale. Si vous êtes fumeur, évitez de leur fumer sous le nez... c'est tout. Mais vous remarquerez que même si le ramadam est obligatoire en Tunise, vous risquez de rencontrer des jeunes qui se cachent pour fumer... c'est rigolo tout de même...
Bon voyage!!!!!!!!!!! je vous envie car le peuple tunisien et surtout berbère est merveilleux
salut ben oui chere amie le moi de ramadane et sacre pour les musulmant et puiceque la plupar des gent ne monge pas ne fume pas pondant la jeurnne alor je te lesse imagine comont il seront essai de ne pas monger pondant une semain et de ne pas fume tu vera ca sur toi si tt si nn le reste de lannee cava en ete comme tous les autre gent😉
Mais vous remarquerez que même si le ramadam est obligatoire en Tunise, vous risquez de
rencontrer des jeunes qui se cachent pour fumer... c'est rigolo tout de même...
Le ramadan est pas obligatoire en tunisie....chacun fait ce qu'il veut...en plus c'est personnel.... D'ailleurs il y a pleins de restos et cafes a tunis qui sont ouverts pendant le ramadan... Vive la tolerance.....en fait tout ca est personnel.....tu trouves du tout en Tunisie et c'est bien comme ca...
Le ramadan est pas obligatoire en tunisie....chacun fait ce qu'il veut...en plus c'est personnel.... D'ailleurs il y a pleins de restos et cafes a tunis qui sont ouverts pendant le ramadan... Vive la tolerance.....en fait tout ca est personnel.....tu trouves du tout en Tunisie et c'est bien comme ca...
Take it easy!
il n'y avait rien d'agressif dans ma remarque, de plus je suis non fumeuse c'est pourquoi je disais de ne pas fumer sous leur nez... quant à ne pas manger pendant une journée je te rappelle, que les catholiques connaissent le mois de jeun... même si ce n'est plus de coutume chez nous... enfin de toute façon je n'ai pas à me justifier chacun pense ce qu'il veut salut
DSL JE SAVAIT PAS QUE VOUS ETIER UNE FEMME
et puit je voulez pas etre agrissve avec vous je voulez jeuste te dir comont sont les gent dans le mois de ramadane si tt que vous soiyer une musulamane au autre chouse apar cana rien avoir jai pas parler de religoint dsl je vous et jueste dit comont nous somme pondant ec mois et en plus tu aura du mal a trouver au monger au a boir du cafe je sait pas je suis pas tuniesient je suis algerient et chez nous si rare de trouver ce genre dendroit pondant le mois sacre de tt lannee et dsl une autre foit si je tai fait une mouvaise aparonce mi je tai repondu normalemont si tu evut venir en lagerie soit la bein venu meme pondant le mois de ramadane chez nous pour tt el mois enplus et sans frie tu naura rien a pays et jesper que tu ma pardoner mi je tai pas parler sur une autre temps et bon voyage 🙂
OK alor bon voyage et je suis dsl une autre foit mi cana pas ete mon intentoin de te fair une image que je nait pas si tt ok au plisir et mon invitatoin tiend taujoure voila mon msn
h-manoo@hotmail.com
et voila mon skyblog
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comme ca tu vesitera lalgerie empeut
alez que deau te garde
Salut,
Revoir tes classiques???. Vous voulez dire quoi??? Y a -t il une loi? Des Nouvelles legislations en ce sens???? .
A mon avis la religion (y compris le ramadan) est pas obligatoire en Tunisie. C'est une affaire personnelle et privee. Certes, le ramadan est obligatoire pour des personnes religieuses croyantes et pratiquantes, le ramadan est un pilier important parmi d'autres pour la religion musulmane. Il faut nuancer les choses!.
Vive la difference et la tolerance!
Bonne journee!
Revoir tes classiques???. Vous voulez dire quoi??? Y a -t il une loi? Des Nouvelles legislations en ce sens???? .
A mon avis la religion (y compris le ramadan) est pas obligatoire en Tunisie. C'est une affaire personnelle et privee. Certes, le ramadan est obligatoire pour des personnes religieuses croyantes et pratiquantes, le ramadan est un pilier important parmi d'autres pour la religion musulmane. Il faut nuancer les choses!.
Vive la difference et la tolerance!
Bonne journee!
Take it easy!
Salut quebecoise, c'est formidable de découvrir un pays musulman au mois de ramadhan, de veiller pendant les soirées interminales.J'adore la belle province que j'ai visité la première fois en novembre 1974, vous avez un pays fantastique, c'est le fun, comme vous le dites chez vous;Bienvenue chez nous au maghreb, je suis algerien
mokhtar keddar
Ma parole vous devez avoir un carnet ou vous notez tout.Y'a pas un message ou vous n'étalez pas depuis quand vous allez en tunisie, combien de fois par an, donc égale en tout.
Et à chaque message ou au moins 1 sur 2 on en remet une petite couche : vous faites du copie-coller pour être autant répétitive.
Les reponses que vous donnez ne sont pas inintéressante, mais calmez vous vous n'êtes pas la plus grande voyageuse que la Tunisie et Zarzis en particulier connaissent. Les infos que vous avez amassé donnez les en toute modestie.
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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
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!





