MOROCCO END 2024 / BEGINNING 2025 Off-season, I was lucky enough to negotiate hotel prices. I should also mention that this was for a solo traveler until December 30th. After that, there’ll be three of us! Practical info. Here’s all the info I gathered during my 3-month trip. Cities: TANGIER / CHEFCHAOUEN / FES / MOULAY IDRISS, VOLUBILIS / AZROU / MIDELT / ERRACHIDIA / RISSANI / MERZOUGA / TINGHIR / BOUMLANE DADES, AIT OUGLIF / OUARZAZATE / TALIOUINE / TAROUDANT / TIZNIT / TAFRAOUT / SIDI IFNI, LEGZIRA / AGADIR / ESSAOUIRA / MARRAKECH ///

From there, we’ll be three people. Cities: IMLIL / OUARZAZATE / AGDZ / ZAGORA / AIT BEN HADDOU / MARRAKECH / ESSAOUIRA / CASABLANCA. (Generally, I found that mattresses in Morocco were quite hard. My solution: I put two, even three folded blankets on the mattress to add some softness. Wi-Fi almost never works in the room.)

Tangier: Hôtel Fuentes Petit Socco, Old Medina +212 539 934 669 (For one person, end of October) Upon arrival, 19 € for a double room with a private bathroom. Breakfast included. Chefchaouen: Dar Besmellah Av Ibn Askar +212 539 986 489 (For one person, end of October). I don’t recommend it. A small, low-ceilinged room with a window facing a patio. Very dark and damp. Shared bathroom. 9 € Dar Bleu Pearl N° 4 Derb Benyaakoub +212 (0)539 88 28 86. Negotiated on-site to 130 MAD instead of 160 on Booking. Small room, furniture, Wi-Fi, private bathroom. Fes: Riad Alfredo or Riad Rocco—it’s the same place. It’s in a very narrow alley. N° 15 Derb Sidi Kjih or Qjih Talla Sagira +212 662 769 688 (see photos and virtual tour) Negotiated to 13 € on-site; on Booking, it was 16 €. Breakfast included. Atypical Anne room with private bathroom, Wi-Fi. The room is a bit dark. One of the best beds on my trip. Again, this was for a solo traveler off-season (end of October to end of December). Moulay Idriss: Gite El Menzeh (see the map) Negotiated on-site to 14 € with breakfast; on Booking, it was 24 €. I also negotiated for dinner—very good and hearty—for 5 € (the manager wanted 20 €). I stayed in the large upstairs room with a double bed, window, and private bathroom, not the tiny windowless rooms downstairs. Azrou: Hôtel des Cèdres Place Mohamed V. (see the map and photos) Negotiated 13 € instead of 16 € on Booking for a room with two small beds and a private bathroom. This hotel is honestly run-down and not worth the price at all. The owner thinks it’s a very classy hotel because of its old reputation! Midelt: Chez Ali, city center (see map) Negotiated to 14 € instead of 17 € on Booking. Room with two beds, bathroom, window, small terrace, and Wi-Fi. Er Rachidia: Hôtel El Fekri. Rue Moulay Abdalah Ben Ali (see map and photos) Couldn’t negotiate on-site—14 €, but on Booking, it was 5 € more! Rissani: Hôtel Restaurant Panorama +212 615 978 445 Well, I’d say skip it. Rooms without windows and shared bathrooms. Or on the terrace, there’s a sort of space with a big bed and a small bed behind a locked iron door with a window and an external bathroom that’s also used by people eating on the terrace. If there are people on the terrace, forget about privacy! Not to mention the internet doesn’t work, and the bed is as hard as a straw mat. All that for 150 MAD—luckily, I didn’t book through Booking, or it would’ve been more expensive!!! I didn’t stay. This closet isn’t even worth 100 MAD—and even that’s too much! A little further on, I went to a hotel where no one spoke English or anything else. I got a large room with 3 beds, a private bathroom, and Wi-Fi for 100 MAD. Merzouga: Said’s apartment +212 618 659 264. No real address—it’s right next to a souvenir shop, far from the center. (see photos) 15 €. The apartment is large with two bedrooms and all the comforts. But for me, it was too far from the village. Chez Belkecem: Marked on GPS. I don’t have any coordinates (see photos). +212 666 911 732 Negotiated on-site to 13 € with breakfast; on Booking, it was 2 € more. The room is decorated in a Berber style, with a private bathroom and a window to the outside. The worst breakfast I had in Morocco! Tinghir: Dar Al Medina Av Mohamed V (see map) Beautiful hotel negotiated to 13 € instead of 18 € on Booking. Breakfast included, Wi-Fi, room with a double bed and a single bed, window, and private bathroom. (Top floor) Boumlane Dades: Auberge Tamazirt (no contact) see GPS. Negotiated to 13 € with breakfast. It’s rustic, but I had a private bathroom, a large bed, Wi-Fi, a window, and a double bed. And the best part—the super-friendly owner gave me one of the gas heaters from the hallway. Aït Ouglif: Hôtel Aït Marghad. (See the map) Negotiated to 150 MAD instead of 240 MAD with breakfast. The place was half-closed because it was off-season. Room with a double bed on the ground floor, window, Wi-Fi, and bathroom. Heating provided—essential. The hassle was that there was almost no hot water. Ouarzazate: Hôtel Atlas 13 rue du marché +212 524 887 745 It’s on the pedestrian street. (See photos) Negotiated to 13 €. Old-fashioned room, double bed with a very hard mattress. Private bathroom, window, and Wi-Fi. Taliouine: Hôtel Le Safran. A 20-minute walk from the center—no other choice. Otherwise, there are a few local hotels, but even if I’m not always picky, there are limits. (See the map) Negotiated from 300 MAD to 200 MAD. Breakfast, Wi-Fi, window, king-size bed, private bathroom. The room is large (No. 11). (There’s a pool in the hotel.) Hôtel Atlas Bordeaux: +212 666 752 292 (next to the bus station) Usually, I’m not too picky, but honestly, skip this one. This place could be good because it’s central if: the cleaning was thorough. The bathrooms need to be redone... etc. No sheets—just a sort of blanket on the mattress and another to cover yourself. Obviously not clean. No towel. A bathroom that hasn’t been cleaned in way too long. In short, absolutely avoid. 120 MAD! Taroudant: Hôtel (mini) Atlas Bld Mansour Eddahbi (see map and photos) Double room with window, large bed, private bathroom, Wi-Fi (not great). A hotel that doesn’t look like much but is sparkling clean! 90 MAD for a single, 120 MAD for a double. Tiznit: Résidence Chem (see map) 100 MAD for a room with two single beds (very hard), window, private bathroom, and Wi-Fi. Clean but poorly maintained. Tafraout: Espace Tifawine (see the map). Hotel with a pool. Negotiated to 14 € on-site instead of 30 € on Booking. I could even choose my room. A large room with two beds—one big and one small. A large bathroom, a window, and Wi-Fi. Sidi Ifni: Hôtel Suerte Loca. (No contact, see GPS) I paid 140 MAD for a room in this dive—no negotiation possible. My room had a tiny terrace, the walls were repainted, but it’s super noisy (neighbors). Worse, when someone uses the water, there’s a loud machinery noise. That’s not all—the mattress is really worn out and sagging. The bathroom isn’t great. The Wi-Fi doesn’t work! This place still enjoys its old reputation, but it’s really run-down, and everything is old. The bedding is the worst I had in Morocco. Skip it. There’s much better for cheaper elsewhere! Hôtel La Belle Vue: Just before Suerte Loca +212 528 875 242 The reception staff was more than unfriendly. After seeing the rooms, I didn’t stay because the bedding would’ve been like sleeping on a yoga mat. Obviously not worth the 200 MAD asked for. Hôtel Aït Baamrane. Further down on the beach. Same price as above. The only difference is that everything is in good condition and comfortable, with a warm welcome.

Hôtel Safa: (see the map and photos.) On-site, no negotiation possible—200 MAD; on Booking, it was over 350 MAD. Huge room with all the luxury you could hope for. Breakfast included, large bay window, king-size bed, TV, Wi-Fi, furniture, and of course, a private bathroom. Agadir: Hôtel Kamal (see map) The only hotel I booked through Booking because there was a good discount. Except on-site, the hotel never wanted to give me the discount. At night, small insects that strongly resemble cockroaches—yet it’s high-end with doormen, etc. I contacted Booking, but nothing worked! I paid 250 MAD! Essaouira: Hôtel Elkasbah Souiria (See map and photo) Small room (No. 18) with a single bed and all the comforts. Private bathroom, window, Wi-Fi, and breakfast included (all-you-can-eat buffet). No negotiation possible—200 MAD. Chez Lina: Rue El Khemiset +212 658 042 562 (she speaks French) Large apartment with two bedrooms. Private bathroom on the landing. Wi-Fi. New, so not yet well set up. Far from the center. I paid 15 € instead of 18 € on Booking. Marrakech: Hôtel Atlas 50 rue Sidi Bouloukate +212 661 358 662 Tiny room on the ground floor with a shared bathroom. Wi-Fi, tiny window, very dark and noisy. 12 €

On December 31st, I’m joined by friends. The rooms will be for three people. Marrakech: Hôtel Agnaou 10 avenue or passage Moulay Rachid. +212 705 306 275. Negotiated on-site to 28 € for a room with a window to the outside and a private bathroom. Wi-Fi. Riad Todos: in the old medina +34 643 480 502 Watch out for extra taxes they might try to charge you. No heating. This place could be nice if better maintained. Bad smell of cat urine. Water leak in the bathroom. Wall crumbling from humidity. However, the reception staff is warm and tries to satisfy you. 120 MAD booked on Airbnb! Imlil: Auberge de la Vallée (see map) Large room with 4 beds. All comforts. Private bathroom, heating, Wi-Fi, and breakfast. Negotiated on-site to 300 MAD for three people. Ouarzazate: Hôtel Iazal: Av. Moulay Abdellah +212 524 886 187 (see photos) Very expensive for this hotel. Small room for 3 with a tiny, impractical bathroom. Heating, Wi-Fi, window. The showerhead is placed between the tiny sink and the toilet. The small space floods quickly. Far from the pedestrian center. No negotiation possible—350 MAD for three. Agdz: Guesthouse Le Chant des Palmiers. (See map) Very nice room—more like a small apartment with a fireplace corner, gas heating, private bathroom, Wi-Fi, windows, bedroom area plus two single beds. Breakfast included. Negotiated to 400 MAD for 3 people instead of 840 MAD on Booking. Zagora: Hôtel La Palmeraie. (See map) Room with bathroom, Wi-Fi (not great), heating, and window. Breakfast included. No negotiation—300 MAD (for 3). Aït Ben Haddou: Auberge La Barraka (see the map) Large, beautiful room with windows, Wi-Fi, heating, bathroom. Breakfast included. Pool. Negotiate a good price—but I didn’t note it down. (Around mid-January) Essaouira: El Kasbah Souiria. (See above) Room for three. Same benefits. No negotiation. 500 MAD. Casablanca: 664, Résidence Clémentine BD Mohamed V, Roches Noires. +33 6681 48002 Large, upscale apartment. Not far from Casa Voyageurs train station. Booked on Booking. 45 € (Last day, January 16th). Upon arrival, the price is always a few euros cheaper than on Booking—except in rare cases. Then, negotiation is possible or not! Prices vary depending on the season.

A few good places (for me) to eat.

Fes: Chez Hakim. (See map) Very good, hearty, and almost cheaper than anywhere else in the medina. Ouarzazate: Pasto wood-fired oven Place Al-Mouahidine +212 696 484 281 It had been a long time since I’d eaten such a good pizza (better than in most restaurants in France). At a price that beats all competition! Midelt: Berber Restaurant. (See map and photos) A dive that doesn’t look like much but is delicious at a more than affordable price. Marrakech: Dar EL WALIDIN Raid laahrouse, Rte Sidi Abdelaziz +212 653 493 637 Great selection, good food, and also cheap!

(At Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Under the warm welcome at restaurant « Chez Ali N° 65 », we got scammed out of 7 € when paying the bill! Experts at swindling.) Azrou: Snack La Forêt (see map) Again, good food at a low price. Merzouga: Snack Alafrah VOLUBILIS: The price has gone up to 100 MAD. Honestly, if you’re not an archaeology buff, it’s not worth it! BANKS: The best exchange rate I got was at BMCI. For ATMs, I paid the least fees at Banque Populaire. TRANSPORTATION:

Airport taxi Tangier to Petit Socco: 100 MAD Train: Fes to Meknès Al Amir: 35 MAD Casablanca to Airport: 60 MAD

Grand Taxis: (Shared taxi for 7 people that only leaves when full. I never waited more than 15 minutes to leave. There’s good turnover, and the vehicles are in good condition. They go faster than buses and are almost always cheaper. Prices are fixed, and you don’t pay the driver but the station chief!)

Meknès to Moulay Idriss: 12 MAD Moulay Idriss to Azrou: 35 MAD Midelt to Errachidia: 60 MAD Errachidia to Rissani: 40 MAD (I preferred this option rather than leaving at night or very early in the morning from Errachidia to Merzouga with Supratour, the only company that goes to Merzouga.) Rissani to Merzouga: 15 MAD Taliouine to Taroudant: 45 MAD (The bus is cheaper but takes longer) Taroudant to Inezgane: 35 MAD (Agadir suburb) I connected directly to Tiznit. Inezgane to Tiznit: 35 MAD Tiznit to Tafraout: 45 MAD (2-hour trip) Tiznit to Sidi Ifni: 35 MAD Agadir to Essaouira: 100 MAD Essaouira to Marrakech: 100 MAD Imlil to Marrakech: 35 MAD Grand taxi for three to Imlil: 220 MAD BUS: Tangier to Chefchaouen: 65 + 5 MAD baggage CTM Chefchaouen to Fes: 135 + 5 MAD CTM Azrou to Midelt: 50 MAD local bus Merzouga to Tinghir: 110 + 5 MAD Supratour Tinghir to Boumlane Dades: 30 + 5 MAD Supratour Boumlane Dades to Ouarzazate: 30 MAD minibus Ouarzazate to Taliouine: 60 MAD Satas company Sidi Ifni to Agadir: 95 + 5 MAD CTM Agadir to Essaouira: 70 MAD Trans Al Yamama Essaouira to Marrakech: 65 MAD Argana company Marrakech to Essaouira: 60 + 5 MAD Virago Mogador company Essaouira to Casablanca: 100 + 5 MAD

Sidi Ifni: To go to Legzira, there are green shared buses that leave every 2 hours for 6 MAD. Petit Taxis: You have to negotiate hard—the price can double. Example: In Fes, they asked me for 50 MAD from the bus station to the Blue Gate. By walking a bit further and being patient, I got a taxi for 20 MAD! Another example: From Agadir’s bus station, they asked for 40 MAD to go to Hôtel Kamal. In the end, I paid 15 MAD! Here’s all the practical info I gathered during my trip to Morocco from late October to mid-January. It’s up to you to see if it’s useful or not.

Juste quelques impressions et adresses si cela peut aider.

Apres deux ans d'attente nous reprenons le chemin du Maroc. Nous passerons la premiere nuit au Riad Al-Amir, reserve via booking, qui ne nous laisseras pas un souvenir impérissable : on a connu accueil plus sympathique et le confort n'était pas au niveau du prix (un taux de change applique de manière arbitraire et un transfert aéroport/Riad sans commune mesure a ce qui se pratique)

Apres une soirée consacrée a reprendre contact avec Marrakech et le dédale de ruelles dont est composée la médina, nous mangerons notre première Tajine chez Oscar et changerons qq euros a l’hôtel Ali (message pour les connaisseurs de ces lieux) Dés le lendemain nous prenons la route en direction d’Ait Benhadou, ce sera long et harassant car la route est en travaux sur plus de 100 km avec des engins, des coupures de routes pimentées de la signalisation version marocaine … Nous arriverons enfin d’après midi chez Houcine ou les retrouvailles auprès de la famille prendront un certain temps. Nous finirons la soirée (tard !) invités a manger par le propriétaire de la fibule d’or et nous dormirons dans un autre lieu car l’auberge affiche complet. L'auberge Nouflla ou nous serons logé est situe a l'entrée d'Ait-Benhadou se révélera correct sans beaucoup d’âme, mais trop habitue a être héberger par notre ami, notre avis est tout ce qu'il ya de plus subjectif ! Nous repartons des le lendemain pour Tazenaght rejoindre une famille amie ou nous passerons la nuit. Nous sommes hébergés dans le vieux village et comme ce lieu est aussi une cooperative de tapis je ferais l'impasse sur le gite et le couvert car ces moments relèvent plus de la retrouvaille avec des amis et ne peuvent en rien être une source de nuitées pour des voyageurs. Nous reprenons la route pour Taroudant dés le lendemain matin après un petit déjeuner pris en commun avec la famille « élargie » Le trajet entre Tazenaght et Taroudant se fera sans grande difficulté. Il sera seulement ponctue de l’allumage intempestif d’un voyant au tableau de bord de la Logan. Après arrêt et dans un premier temps consultation du livret de mode d’emploi : c’est juste pour signaler que la vidange est dépassée… je passe un coup de fil a l’agence le loueur confirmera : « c’est rien monsieur vous pouvez continuer a rouler le voyant été déjà allumé a Marrakech » bon moi je l’avais pas vu avant. -A ce sujet. Juste un mot sur la location de voiture après recherche j'avais loue chez "Locationauto" au prix de 151€ pour 14 jours via bsp-auto.com et si la prise en charge du véhicule s'est déroulé sans problème ainsi que le trajet sans grosse fausse note si ce n'est l'incident mentionne plus haut la restitution sera un peu "sportive". En effet ayant rendu la voiture un, presque, deux jours avant j'avais demande au prestataire de me ramener au Riad (pres des tombeaux Saadiens donc pas très loin de l’aéroport) si celui ci m'avais donne son accord au tel je me suis retrouvé lors du retour face a une personne agressive envers ses collègues et par ricochet désagréable avec nous : j'ai pas compris son attitude étais ce une heure ou beaucoup rendent les voitures? et effectivement il y avait beaucoup de circulation en ville (mais à Marrakech ...) Mais a mon sens rien ne justifie un tel énervement : il m’aurais dis non j'aurais pris un taxi...C'est la seule fausse note en regard du prix très doux et qu'a la place d'une 107 nous ayons eu une Logan.-

La recherche d’un hôtel dans la ville de Taroudant sera l’occasion de tourner autour des remparts de la ville. Nous avons cherche vainement l’hôtel ou nous avions séjourné lors d’un précédent périple mais Brahim, (notre chauffeur d'un voyage precedent) nous fait cruellement défaut et le GPS ne le remplace que partiellement... En son absence ce sera « Zizou » (le cheval) et Saïd le cocher qui a bord d’une « rutilante » calèche nous fera faire les tours et détours de la ville. Heureusement personne de notre connaissance ne nous verra jouer les touristes lambda! Un peu plus avant dans la soirée nous nous rendrons compte que ce moyen de locomotion est en fait très utilisés par les autochtones, et à l’heure des déplacements écologiques en ville c’est de fait très a l’ordre du jour !! Nous logerons au Riad Taroudant : un peu difficile d’accès. Ne paye pas de mine de l'extérieur mais une fois passe la porte le lieu est calme. belle piscine propre. Chambre correcte (un peu de poussière mais bon on est au Maroc et il y avait du vent) bonne literie et douche de bonne facture. Bon emplacement pres d'une place animée le soir. Petit déjeuner : moyen une demi crepe un demi petit pain cela fait un peu mesquin. Voila pour aujourd'hui la suite plus tard ... si cela vous intéresse?

Bonjour , nous recherchons pour Avril a passer une nuit sur Midelt Auriez vous des conseils d hébergement même chez l habitant , des contacts a nous conseiller Merci beaucoup😉

Bonjour,

Nous partons à 3 personnes en décembre au Maroc pour 2 semaines.

Projet : Fès, Meknès, louer une voiture pour descendre vers le Sud et rejoindre Marrakech pour le vol retour. On aime rouler dans de beaux paysages, s'arrêter dans les villages.

Que pensez-vous de cette ébauche d'itinéraire ?

Route Fès - Azrou - Er-Rachidia - Goulmina - boucle gorges de Todra et Dadès - vallée du Drâa - M'Hamid - Tazenakht - N9 puis bifurcation vers Aït Ben Haddou - Telouet - Marrakech

Est-ce que ça n'est pas trop sur 2 semaines ? Sachant qu'il va faire nuit tôt, qu'on risque d'être retardés par le mauvais temps. Mais si c'est trop juste, on peut garder la visite de Marrakech comme départ d'un prochain voyage.

Je n'ai pas réservé les vols mais on arriverait le 6/12, Fès et Meknès du 7 au 10/12, vol retour le 21/12. Il resterait donc 10 jours pour le reste.

J'aimerais connaître votre avis, vos suggestions. Pour la partie désert j'hésitais avec Merzouga. Je ne sais pas trop ce qui est le mieux pour aller faire une ballade dans le désert ?

Merci pour vos commentaires,

Nicole

Bonjour, l'itinéraire se dessine pour 14 jours en Mai. Première étape Taroudant 3 nuits Avec visiite de oasis de Tioute et la vallée des cėdrats au sud de Taroudant. Je ne trouve pas grand chose sur cette vallée , Certains d'entre vous connaissent peut être ? Tafraoute 2 nuits pour apprécier et visiter les environs Amtoudi 2 nuits. Pour Amtoudi j'ai une question. De Tafraoute mieux vaut emprunter la R107 ..... Izerbi ou la R-104 puus P 1919 et P1317 par Ifrane Anti Atlas avec une voiture logan.? Puis guelmin, sidi ifni, Mirleft , Tiznit. Puis direction Essaouira 2 nuits et retour Agadir . Comment vous semble ce parcours. Faisable en 14 jours.? Merci.

Ci joint quelques photos du voyage en Mai dernier une boucle de Marrakech jusqu'à Merzouga en revenant par ouarzazate.

Hi there,

A group of 11 of us will be spending a week in Marrakech in May. I’d love your thoughts and advice on these excursions I’ve shortlisted—or any others I might not have considered:

- Visiting Marrakech: with or without a guide? Is one day enough for the main sights? - Essaouira: Is a day trip a good option? Is the journey scenic? - Ouzoud Waterfalls: Is the place worth the trip? - Agafay Desert: Any recommendations to avoid the tourist crowds? - Imlil Valley and Mount Toubkal: A worthwhile detour?

Of course, I don’t plan to do everything in one week, but your input will help me decide... Thanks in advance! !

Hello,

We’re torn between a riad in the medina and one on the outskirts (south of Marrakech) with the advantage of peace and quiet, a big pool for the kids, but it’s far (10 km).

We’ll have a rental car. Is it easy to park near Jemaa el-Fna square, for example? Are the rates public (so we know what to expect)?

This would save us from taking taxis multiple times a day since we’ve been told it’d cost around 12 € each way. The bill could add up quickly.

Generally speaking, would you recommend staying in Marrakech itself, in the old city, or in the surrounding area? We’ll only be there for two nights with a 10-year-old girl and a 14-year-old teen who both want to explore the city but also enjoy the pool.

Thanks

Hi there,

A bit overwhelmed by all the accommodation options in Marrakech, especially with such conflicting reviews (super quiet, super noisy, comfy, horrible, etc.), do you have a guaranteed QUIET place to recommend (good insulation from the rest of the building and street noise) in the city?

Thanks in advance,

Olivier.

Bonjour à tous! Nous partons début décembre, mon mari, moi et nos deux enfants pour 1 mois au Maroc, arrivée à Marrakech à 19h40, du coup j'aurais aimé réserver la première nuit d'hôtel pour une arrivée en douceur, sans se soucier de chercher un endroit ou dormir.. J'ai lu de bons échos sur l'hôtel Immouzer dans la médina et prix qui correspond à notre budget. J'ai envoyé un mail pour une demande de réservation, ils m'ont répondu rapidement mais apparemment il me faut louer deux chambres de 2 lits... Pour la première nuit d'adaptation ca m'embête un peu, d'où ma question pour vous: connaissez vous un hôtel chouette, dans les prix de l'Immouzer (360dhs) qui a des chambres avec 4 couchages? J'ai vu l'hotel Essaouira qui avait l'air pas mal mais complet le jour de notre arrivée.. Merci infiniment! Bonne soirée à tous... Léa.

Bonjour à tous et toutes,

Nous sommes à la recherche d'un hôtel à Guéliz ou à maximum 15 min à pied, pour 4 nuits en occupation Triple. Notre gros coup de coeur, Hôtel Riad Barrière Le Naoura est bcp trop cher. Les autres que nous avons remarqué sont: (prix en $cad) Mogador Opéra (147$) Gran Mogador Ménara (190$) Radisson Blu Hotel (249$) ... Un peu au-dessus de notre budget mais WoW Yaad City hotel (115$) Majorelle City center Boutique (92$) Fashion Hotel (103$)

Avez-vous des commentaires concernant ces endroits? Et surtout, avez-vous des endroits qui à me proproser? J'ai lu sur le forum le Toulousain et le Imouzzer mais mes 2 copines n'ont pas eu de coup de coeur. Comme nous dormons dans des Riads les 2 nuits d'avant, nous préférons un hôtel pour nos nuits à Marrakech.

Merci beaucoup,

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! 💖

Hello VF friends! We’re planning to leave Marrakesh by rental car—this will be our second trip to Morocco. While we want to revisit some places, we also hope to explore new regions. Here’s the start of our itinerary, which could take 2 to 3 weeks. We don’t want to cover too many kilometers each day.

- Depart Marrakech for Essaouira, stopping to visit the Inzerki beehive. We’ll stay 3 nights in Essaouira to explore the city and the surrounding area. - Head toward Tamanar or that region for another 3 nights, exploring on a star-shaped route. We’d like to see the Paradise Valley and the coast. Not really keen on stopping in Agadir.

We’ve been to Tafraoute before, but I’d love to see some *greniers* (granaries) again, so we’re considering 1 or 2 nights there.

- Tiznit for 2 nights, making our way to Plage Blanche. - Guelmin and the Tighmert oasis for 2 nights. - Tata for 2 nights, visiting Akka Iguane and other villages.

After that, we’ll head east.

We’d love to hear about your experiences, great tips, and recommendations!

Thanks so much, and happy holidays!

Bonjour à toutes et tous,

Nous sommes 3 femmes de 49-50 ans qui participons au Trek Rosetrip début novembre. Nous voulons prolonger notre séjour suite à nos 5 nuits en bivouac dans la région de Merzouga. Voici ce que nous avons prévu, n'hésitez pas à commenter sur les endroits et hébergement (max 100 Euros/nuit). Toute suggestion d'endroit pour s'arrêter luncher, serait apprécié. Nos priorités sont les paysages ("jaw dropping" comme les anglos disent) et lieux intéressants.

5 novembre: 7h-7h30 am, départ de Merzouga Route vers Tinghir (j'ai lu sur le forum que la route est plus intéressante via Alnif) Promenade dans la palmeraie, route vers les Gorges de Todra ? Pause pour le lunch ? Route vers Boulmane Dades... Hébergement noté: Dar Rihana Dades KM25... Chez Pierre KM26... Aurberge Mirguine chez Ali KM14... Labyrinth Kasbah Dades KM9... Riad Dades KM9... lequel choisir? À prime abord on regardait pour aller +/- jusqu'au KM 25 et redescendre le lendemain matin,

6 novembre: Départ vers 8h - route jusqu'à Timzzilite pour faire les lacets... Est-il nécessaire d'aller plus loin sur cette route ou bien si nous aurons eu l'occasion de voir amplement de beaux paysages jusqu'à cet endroit? Arrêt aux doigts de singe lors du retour vers Boulmane. Y a-t-il des courtes et intéressantes randos d'environ 2 heures aux doigts de singe ou ailleurs ds la région? ? Arrêt pour le lunch ? Route vers Ouarzazate avec arrêts Vallée des Roses et Skoura. Hébergement noté: Maison d'hôtes Dar Farhana, Riad Ksar Aylan, Hôtel Riad Amlal.

7 novembre: Départ vers 8h - route vers Tizi N'Tichka avec arrêts à Ait Ben Haddou et Telouet ? Suggestion pour le lunch ? Route vers Marrakech et arrivée en début de soirée

Je vous remercie à l'avance,

Bonjour je voudrais savoir si vous êtes déjà allé au Maroc avec l agence marocaine geotayri qui nous propose un voyage Marrakech ouarzazate. Fête des roses.etc

Josiane

Bonjour à tous, J'ai déjà fait cette boucle il y a 4 ans, et elle était magnifique. J'aimerais y retourner le 24 mars pour 6-7 jours et avoir vos avis SVP sur : les logements, l'état de la route et une ou deux options de visite . et la location de voiture : recommandez-vous toujours autant Concorde car ? ou plutôt une autre société maintenant ? Voici la boucle: Jour 1 : arrivée à Marrakech et on part direct à Ijoukak au gite chez Husseine, via la route tu Tizi'n test Jour 2 : Ijoukak - Tafraoute, via Aït Baha, dodo à la Maison traditionnelle...ou à l'Arganier ? ou autre chose ? Jour 3 : Tafraoute Jour 4 : Tafraoute - Taliouine, dodo à Escale rando (ou à défaut Auberge Souktana) Jour 5 : Taliouine - Foum Zgid , dodo à la Maison d'hôte Hiba Jour 6 : Foum Zgid - Tamnougalt, dodo à l'auberge chez Yacob Jour 7 : Tamnougalt - Pause Telouet (mais où? j'avais été frustrée de passer si vite par ces paysages sublimes ?) et on retourne rendre la voiture à Marrakech (ou à Rabat si c'est possible ?)

Merci infiniment pour vos retours sur les hébergements et les routes notamment, et la question spécifique sur Telouet. Merci et magnifique journée!

Hi there,

We’re leaving at the end of December (30th) until the beginning of January (6th) with my partner. I’ll be 6 months pregnant. We’d like to rent a car as soon as we arrive in Marrakesh but don’t want to stay there for New Year’s. We prefer the quiet of nature and remote villages. We’re planning to spend 2 days in Marrakesh before our return flight on the 6th.

What itinerary would you recommend to get off the beaten path, avoid overly touristy areas, and discover the palm groves, desert, and this region of Morocco—without overdoing it, given the advanced pregnancy? Thanks so much,

Que serait votre choix pour un hôtel tout inclus sur AGADIR bord de mer😊 Merci pour vos tuyaux....

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’ll be late June to early July. Last year, I went to Japan for three weeks, and it was a constant 36-37°C with over 90% humidity. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible either.

For southern Morocco, I know it’s a period to avoid if possible, but for those who’ve been there in early July, did it cause any major issues? Otherwise, I’ll start thinking of another destination.

Here’s the rough itinerary I had in mind, renting a car for the whole trip:

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech late morning Day 2: Marrakech Day 3: Marrakech -> Aït Ben Haddou -> Ouarzazate Day 4: Ouarzazate -> Vallée des Roses -> Dadès Gorges Day 5: Dadès Gorges -> Tinghir -> Todra Gorges -> Erfoud Day 6: Erfoud -> Merzouga (Erg Chebbi desert) Day 7: Merzouga -> Ouarzazate Day 8: Ouarzazate -> seaside? Agadir or Essaouira Day 9: ?? Day 10: ?? Day 11: Return to Marrakech and flight back late afternoon

Is this schedule too rushed? Does Ouarzazate deserve an extra night? The seaside isn’t a must, as long as we can swim somewhere—pool or lake. We’re planning activities like horseback riding, camel treks, quad biking, and jeep tours.

Thanks for your input

bonsoir,

je prépare mon voyage sur le site CTM pour acheter mes billets de bus.

à Tanger, ds le choix, je lis : Tanger ou Tanger GR ou encore Tanger CACH

Quelle ligne choisir ?

s'agit t-il de 3 gares routières distinctes à Tanger ?

trajet Tanger / Chefcaouen / Tetouan / Tanger / tt cela en bus

MERCI

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

Bonjour,

Je souhaite partir en voyage en Aout 2020 pour une durée de 3 semaines incha'Allah (moi ma femme et ma petite fille d'1 an). J'ai bcp hésité pour choisir le cirucit à effectuer (vu le boom des vacanciers en mois d'aout, mais je n'ai pas le choix !), et après concertation, j'ai opté pour un circuit en deux parties :

- Circuit 1 (Atlantic) : Casa-Essaouira (3jr : pour explorer la région aussi)-Tiznit (2 à 3 jrs : avec un passage Merfleft/Legzira/Sidi Ifni, soit 6 jrs en total.

- Circuit 2 (Atlas) : Tinzit-Taliouine (1jr)-Ouled Berhil (1jr)-Taroudant - Marrakech, ou aller directement à Marrakech (3 à 5 jrs), soit 7jrs en total.

Mes question pour vous chers voyageurs s :) :

- D'abord vos avis concernant ces deux circuits (choix des villes, durée, période etc) ? - Pour l'Atlas en mois d'aout : est ce que la chaleur est supportable (Surtt avec un bébé d'1 an) ? - Pour le 2ème circuit : est ce que ça vaut la peine le passage par Taroudant ou je prend directment la route vers Marrakech (ouled berhil/marrakech) ? - Dernière question : pour aller à Marrakech, j'hésite entre la route nationale + autorute ou passer par le col Tiz'N'Test (ma femme préfére l'autoroute pour la sécurité, bébé etc, moi je préfére le Tiz'N'Test avec même un nuité dans l'hotel la belle vue). laquelle pour vous est la plus interéssente ? Tiz'N'Test est sûre ou ça risque ?

A noter que je compte voayager avec ma voiture personnelle (Ford Fiesta).

Merci d'avance

Hello

Nous partons en Février pour 10 jours au Nord du Maroc. Aller et Retour par Tanger.

Pourriez-vous nous conseiller un itinéraire.

On a noté les villes et lieux suivant. Maintenant il nous faut faire un sacré choix. Tanger Tetouan Chefchaouan Al Hoceima Nador Saidia Taza Oued imlil Parc national de Tazzka Fès Meknès Moulay-Bousselham Asilah Rabat Pourriez-vous nous aider en donnant les lieux à éviter, les incontournables, là où l'on peut se reposer et si possible les plus belles plages. Une donnée importante c'est que nous ne savons pas si nous allons louer ou non une voiture ( les routes sont-elles dangereuses ? )

Merci pour votre aide. Gilles

Hi there,

I’m heading to Morocco in September 2026, and part of my trip takes me through Merzouga. I’m looking for a 4x4 driver-guide to explore the area with my partner and me.

Any recommendations?

Have a great day

Good evening, everyone!

I’m reaching out to gather your thoughts on an itinerary (10 days... or more?) I’d like to do at the beginning of June 🙂.

Just so you know, I’m planning to do this trip solo (25 years old), using only public transport and just a backpack. I’ve already been to Marrakech and climbed Mount Toubkal two years ago...

I’ll be arriving in Tangier. Day 1-2: Explore the city center, hike around Cap Spartel... Day 3: Stop in Tetouan Day 4-5-6: Chefchaouen and a day hike in the Rif Mountains Day 6-7: Discover the city of Fes (I’ve heard so many great things!!) Day 8: Stop in Meknes and possibly visit the historic site of Volubilis Day 9-10: Rabat (I’ve heard mixed things... some good, some bad) After that, I have the choice of heading back to Tangier for my return flight... or going down to Agadir (also a possible return flight) and extending my trip by 5 days :)

From what I can tell, everything is well connected by bus (CTM) or train (ONCF). Another question: Is the vibe in Moroccan youth hostels for meeting people the same as what you’d find in Western Europe?

Thanks in advance for your replies and your kindness! 😊

Hi everyone, I’m traveling with my teenage daughter at the end of February with plans to do the Marrakech/Merzouga loop by car. We arrive Friday evening (7:45 PM) in Marrakech, and I’d love to head south first thing Saturday morning.

Would you have any ideas for accommodation with breakfast included that could help me avoid the center of Marrakech and let me quickly get back on the road? I checked Booking but didn’t find many options... Do you think it’s better to pick up the car right at the airport in the evening or have it delivered to the hotel the next day? Thanks in advance for your replies! !

Hi there, in mid-January my wife and I are leaving from Marrakech heading to the Atlas (Essaouira ==> Dades ==> Merzouga ==> Draa Valley) before finally making our way to Taghazout near Agadir for 2 or 3 days.

The route ends up looking like this, except for the end where we head toward the ocean. https://www.les-covoyageurs.com/ressources/images-produits/photo-produit-29-carte.jpg?v=6

I’m hesitating about renting a car, and since I don’t know the road conditions, I’d like to know if a Dacia Sandero is enough for this kind of trip?

Another thing making me hesitate is the possibility of rain and roads being less passable.

I’m reaching out to more experienced travelers who can share their advice, of course.

Thanks in advance

Hi there, We’re planning a one-week trip to Morocco at the beginning of November and would like to book a quad bike or buggy excursion for three days in the desert with a local agency. Could you tell us which is the best desert to explore and recommend a reliable agency? Thanks.

Hi everyone,

Even though I come to Morocco four times a year, it’s been a long time since I’ve made the trip by car. I need to refresh my knowledge! I’ll be traveling in early October. I have a car that’s about 20 years old. The plan is to cross via Algeciras/Ceuta.

A few questions:

1) Does this crossing still exist? If so, do I need to buy the ticket in advance or on the spot? From whom? Any advice is welcome!

2) What documents are required for the car?

3) If anyone is making the trip around the same time, it could be fun to drive together 😊

I know there are experts on this forum.

Thanks in advance

Hi there,

I’m planning a road trip to Morocco in about a month. I’ve read quite a few discussions, posts, comments, and travel journals that have helped me prepare, but I still need your valuable input. The north seems easier to plan. It’s the south that’s got me wondering.

The plan: - 20 days in the south solo, going off the beaten path (looking for simplicity, encounters, discovery, and breathtaking views) - 10 days in the north with my wife and her 8-year-old daughter (so more coastal, some sightseeing—more "classic") When: August (I know it’s not the best time, but no choice) Duration: 20 days in the south + 10 days in the north (might seem short) Distance: 3,000 km in the south over 20 days. Rental vehicle to be decided (4x4?) (I’ve done a Portugal road trip from Lille—5,000 km in 3 weeks—and Italy several times, usually around 4,000–5,000 km in 3 weeks).

Route (I need to plot this on a map like Maps.me or Google...): Start in Marrakech -> Tinmelt -> Icht -> M’hamid El Ghizlane -> Agdz -> Khamlia -> Errachidia -> Tinghir -> Imilchil -> Boulmane Dadès -> Ouarzazate -> Telouet -> Demnate -> Arousse -> Ahansal Gorges -> Tilouguite -> Bin El Ouidane -> Oued El Abid Gorges -> Ouzoud Waterfalls -> Marrakech

On paper, this all seems "doable"... I’ve never been to Morocco before. It’s my first time. I’ve heard that Morocco is best experienced "slowly and peacefully," taking your time. I’d love to hear your thoughts on these points—that’s the whole point!

I’ve got a few questions and could really use your help with your on-the-ground knowledge and experiences: Is this really doable? Are the roads on this route passable? Any tips? Thanks so much for your help and for any time you can spare.

Have a great day. Yoann

Hi there,

We’re heading to Ouarzazate and southern Morocco in 7 days. Here’s our route (map). We’re a family of 2 adults and 3 kids (11, 9, and 5 years old). Could you let me know if there are even more scenic roads to take, and any must-see spots, please? 😉

Day 1: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dadès Day 2: Dadès + Todra Day 3: Tinegir – Djbel Saghro – N'Kob Day 4: Tazzarine – M'Hamid (overnight in Erg Lihoudi) Day 5: M'Hamid – Draa Valley – Agdz Day 6: Agdz – Fint – Ben Haddou Day 7: Telouet – Ouarzazate