Bonjour, J'organise un road trip avec mes deux filles (13 et 16) au Maroc cet été (2019). J'ai loué une fiat panda, toutes les logan de Marrakesh sont apparement deja prises, je n'ai pu avoir que ça (je m'y prends trop tard), j'espère que ca ira quand meme... Voici grosso-modo notre itinéraire, et nous avons 13 jours pour aller de Marrakesh à Essouira en passant par :

-Marrakesh ( 0 nuit, on part direct de l'aeroport vers 18h) -Ouzoud (1 nuit) voir la cascade le matin, et partir - Ait Bouguemez ( 2 nuits) (une ballade dans la vallee, peut etre une nuit en bivouac ?) -1 étape ? -Imilchil (2 nuits) (il parait que c'est très beau) - Errachida ( 1nuit) -Merzouga (1 ou 2 nuits) (mes filles veulent passer une nuit sur les dunes, bon...) - Gorges du Dades (1 ou 2 nuits) (pareil, une petite ballade, se poser un peu) - Ait Benadou (1 nuit) 1 étape ? - Essaouira (on y retrouve des gens)

Voilà, l'itinéraire est encore flottant, et j'aimerais des conseils sur les étapes, les distances, savoir ce qui est faisable, s'il y a des choses à voir, des endroits ou s'arrêter, bref, je suis preneur de tous les tuyaux !!!

Merci

Bonjour, Nous essayons de construire un séjour avec une arrivée à Agadir le 7 février 2020, genre 2 nuits sur place, puis Tafraout 4 nuits et encore 2 ou 3 nuits ailleurs. Pour un séjour de 7 à 9 nuits maxi Petites questions à ceux qui connaissent évidemment :) Peut on réserver et avoir à coup sur un bus qui va d'Agadir à Tafraout sur place (du jour pour le lendemain) ? 4 nuits dans Tafraout même, aurons nous de quoi nous balader sans nous ennuyer ? à pied ou en vélo... Quel autre endroit sympathique pourrions nous faire, accessible en bus, pour repartir d'Agadir entre le 14 et le 16 février ? Merci pour vos lumières :) Stéphanie

Sur ce forum nous avons tous échangés nos bonnes adresses , aujourd’hui je me pose la question de savoir ce qu’il advient de ces petites auberges , comment vivent ils cette crise . Je pense notamment à Hussein le patron du gîte d’Ijoukak , à Majhid de l’Arganier à Tafraout , A la famille qui tient Escale Rando a Taliouine et a bien d’autres encore . A force de travail ils avaient mis sur pied des auberges agréables où ils faisaient bon s’arrêter quelques jours . Qui parmi vous a eu des nouvelles ? Merci d’avance pour vos réponses , la liste n’est pas exhaustive il y en a bien d’autres .

Hi there,

We’re planning to visit southern Morocco from April 30th to May 11th (10 full days). I’d love to hear your thoughts and advice on the itinerary I’ve planned. We’ll be arriving in Ouarzazate and departing from Agadir. We’re thinking of renting a Dacia for this little road trip. Thanks in advance for your tips!

**Ouarzazate** – Arrival at 7:00 PM. Dinner in Ouarzazate, then drive to Ait Ben Haddou. **Night in Ait Ben Haddou** – To visit in Ait Ben Haddou: - The Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou - The Kasbah of Tifoultoute (on the way down to Ouarzazate) In Ouarzazate itself: - Visit the Kasbah Taourirt (gorgeous) 30 minutes south of Ouarzazate: - Fint Oasis Leaving Ouarzazate (eastbound): Route of the 1,000 Kasbahs - Kasbah Amridil (just before arriving in Skoura) - Skoura Palm Grove (a must-see) **Valley of the Roses** – Tamellalt / Boulmane Dadès – Night in Tamellalt? Boulmane Dadès? **Dadès Gorges**: 2–3 hour hike/walk (in the Valley of the Monkey Fingers) Then head toward the Todgha Gorges Arrival at the Todgha Gorges/Tinghir in the late afternoon (3-hour drive) **Visit Todgha Gorges**: no particular activity—it’s the road that’s stunning. **Tinghir** – Night in Tinghir? The next morning, head toward either: - Zagora (3h20 – 208 km) - Or M’Hamid (4h48 – 305 km) **Night in Zagora? M’Hamid?** **Drive to the Sahara Desert** – First night in the desert: camels, oasis, etc. Second night in the desert Return to Zagora or M’Hamid, then depending on arrival time, drive to Agdz? Taliouine, or Taroudant (a bit far) **Night in Agdz? Taliouine? Taroudant?** Then drive to Taghazout **Night in Taghazout** Drive to Essaouira **Visit Essaouira the next day** **Night in Essaouira** Return to Taghazout the following morning **Night in Taghazout** One extra day (buffer) **May 11th** – Drive to Agadir for morning flight departure

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!

Hi everyone, We’re planning a trip to Morocco in February 2026. We already know the country a bit, including the desert where we were lucky enough to take part in a rally. This time, we’d like to explore the Merzouga dunes as a family. We’ll be renting a car in Marrakech and we’re looking for advice on the best stops to make the most of the drive. We’re still undecided about the return route: should we go back through the Valley of the Roses (and maybe see the gorges if we don’t have time on the way there) or take the Draa Valley for a change? Here’s our rough itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech in the evening – Overnight stay there

Day 2: Drive east – Overnight in Skoura? Boumalne? Further on?

Day 3: Drive with a stop at the Dadès or Todra Gorges – Overnight in Merzouga

Day 4: Desert day – Overnight in Merzouga

Day 5: Return drive (Draa Valley or back through the Valley of the Roses / Route of the 1000 Kasbahs?) – Overnight in Agdz? Ouarzazate?

Day 6: Drive back to Marrakech with a stop at Aït Ben Haddou / Fint Oasis – Overnight in Marrakech

Day 7–8: Marrakech then departure

If any of you have suggestions on timing, the most enjoyable stops, or feedback on these routes, I’d love to hear your tips. Thanks in advance!

Hi there! I’m heading to Casablanca for 15 days in October 2025—what do you recommend? Rabat sounds interesting—what about Rabat? Fez? I’m also really into nature—what are the closest gorges? Is train travel easy? I’ll be staying with a friend but I’d love to explore solo. I’m 61, blonde with blue eyes—is that an issue? Thanks! Laurence from Bayonne

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

Bonjour

Une nouvelle fois et dans le cadre de la préparation de notre énième séjour, je recherche des informations sur une liaison Ouarzazate/Taliouine à optimiser et fais donc appel à votre expérience. Alors dans le cadre de cette liaison, mi-Mai, en véhicule de tourisme classique, je recherche un itinéraire goudronné ou roulant sortant si possible des traditionnelles RN et pouvant nous faire découvrir un maximum de beaux paysages ou sites/villages etc. Ceci dans la journée en balade tranquille arrêts photos etc et si possible ne pas trop dépasser les 6h00 de route ? j'attends avec impatience vos retours et vous en remercie d'avance Bien cordialement Pénélope

Hi everyone, I know there are some *reaaaal* Morocco experts here, so I’m giving it a shot. Early June, we’re heading back to the country for the third time for a little week-long trip. We’ll arrive and depart from Essaouira, where we’ll rent a car to drive south down to roughly Sidi Ifni. The plan is to make short stops of 2-3 hours max, a mix of coastal spots and a bit inland. We’re looking for natural, quiet places that feel untouched. We loved Taghazout years ago and Larache two years back—just to give you an idea of our vibe. What spots would you recommend along this route? I’m tempted by Paradise Valley but worried it’ll be as crowded as Agadir. What do you think? Any other valleys in the area worth the detour? Thanks, and have a great weekend! 😊

Bonjour,

En février dernier, je suis allé visiter un grenier que je trouve très intéressant.

Situé ici : 30°05'18.0"N 8°44'33.0"W Je ne parviens pas à trouver le nom de ce grenier, j'en ai mais aucun n'est le même.

Il n'est pas répertorié par Popp.

Est-ce que quelqu'un aurait un lien pour son nom et surtout un peu de son histoire ?

Deux ou trois photos du site...

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!

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 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,

Auriez-vous svp des conseils, des adresses pour l'achat de tissus au Maroc ? Merci🙂

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.

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! !

Bonjour à tous,

Nous partons en amoureux début mars au Maroc (1er séjour là-bas). Arrivée le samedi midi à Marrakech, retour le samedi suivant avec avion matinal de Marrakech.

C'est peut-être un peu court mais pensez-vous qu'il soit possible d'aller durant le séjour jusqu'aux dunes de Merzouga ? Si oui, quels sont les points forts à ne pas louper sur le trajet ?

Je pensais à un itinéraire de ce type :

Samedi : France->Marrakech Dimanche : Marrakech Lundi : Marrakech->Ouarzazate->Skoura Mardi : Skoura->Merzouga Mercredi : Merzouga->Tinghir Jeudi : Tinghir->Ouarzazate Vendredi : Ouarzazate->Marrakech Samedi : Marrakech->France

Questions : 1) Le dimanche, vaut-il mieux être à Marrakech, ou sur la route vers Skoura ? (auquel cas on rentrerai plutôt le jeudi sur Marrakech pour en profiter un peu).

2) Y'a-t-il des points de chute préférentiels à privilégier sur les trajets aller et retour vers et depuis Merzouga ?

3) A Merzouga, plutôt nuit à l'auberge ou en bivouac ? (j'ai cru voir qu'il y avait maintenant des restrictions sur les bivouacs qui ne seraient plus au milieu des dunes mais au pied des dunes ?). J'avoue que profiter du coucher des couchers et levers du soleil sur les dunes, ainsi qu'une nuit bien noire pour profiter du ciel me plairait bien. Si c'est nuageux plus vraiment d'intérêt...

4) Comme on en compte pas passer toutes nos journées sur la route (on ne veut pas faire "l'excursion en 3 jours" comme proposé par plein d'agences), quels sont les musts à faire sur ce trajet, qui permettraient de rythmer de manière sympathique la journée ?

Certainement plein d'autres questions à ceux qui connaissent bien la région quand on y verra plus clair sur l'itinéraire.

Merci à vous !

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

Selon Mohamed Alami, président de l’Association des loueurs d’automobiles sans chauffeur au Maroc (ALASCAM), « plus de 60% des agences de location de voitures vont déposer leur bilan et presque 90% sont en cessation de paiement. C’est-à-dire qu’elles ont arrêté de payer leurs fournisseurs, les organismes de crédits et les banques. De même, plus de 6 000 dossiers sont devant les tribunaux et le processus de récupération des voitures par les sociétés de financement est en cours », indique Aujourdhui le Maroc.

https://aujourdhui.ma/automobile/covid-19-les-agences-de-location-de-voitures-au-fond-du-gouffre

https://www.bladi.net/maroc-les-agences-de-location-de-voitures-broient-du-noir,72964.html

Pour le découvrir ou le redécouvrir, je vous recommande la lecture de cet article: http://unevieenvrai.com/chefchaouen-ce-reve-bleu/

Bon voyage

Hello, we’re a family with two kids aged 3 and 7. We’re heading to Morocco at the end of February for 11 days and would love to take a road trip starting from Marrakech down to the south of the country, exploring the Atlas Mountains, sleeping in the desert, and then making our way to Agadir—all over about 3 days. We’re looking for something authentic and typical. Travel agencies are offering us pre-packaged bus tours at sky-high prices, but that’s not what we’re after at all. Could you help us out? Do you know any local driver-guides who might be interested? Thanks, and best wishes!

Bonjour! Je viens de découvrir un site éminemment sérieux, riche et précis, sur la flore du sud marocain. Biodiversité végétale du sud-ouest marocain

Bonjour, J'envisageais de me rendre au Maroc en mai prochain. Or je viens de découvrir que çà sera en plein ramadan. Pas forcément l'idéal. Sachant que je prévois surtout de visiter la région au sud d'Agadir, que me conseillez vous? avril ou juin? Merci pour votre aide. Edith

Hi,

Could anyone tell me the date of the Rose Festival in 2026? Also, any recommendations for reasonably priced accommodations in the area, as well as sites to discover in the region? Thanks!

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, Last-minute trip to Marrakech for a week—what unusual discoveries can you recommend in the city? Thanks for your quick tips!

Bonjour, Du 12 au 24/08/2020 nous serons au Maroc. Nous arrivons le 12 à Marrakech et avons déjà réservé sur Essaouira du 17 au 24 pour faire la côte et profiter de l'océan. Ils nous restent 5 nuits ... le 12 à Marrakech et sans doute le 13 mais que faire jusqu'au 17 ? Aller jusqu'à Merzouga nous attire mais est-ce la bonne saison pour cela, en terme de chaleur notamment... 3 jours suffisent-ils ? Y'a t'il un circuit possible et dépaysant pour relier Essouira pourquoi pas avec étapes et détours... Nous sommes 4 adultes et 1 ado, nous pouvons louer une voiture. Nous sommes ouverts à toutes suggestions, merci infiniment de vos retours.

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,

Bonjour à vous tous,

Toute nouvelle sur ce forum, je sollicite déjà vos bons conseils de voyageurs expérimentés!!

Alors voilà... Je pars au Maroc avec mon conjoint, du 21 mars au 11 avril.

Nous avons pour première intention de passer 10 jours dans le désert (certainement de MERZOUGA), pour une mission WORKAWAY.

Pour la suite de notre séjour, c'est un peu plus flou. En effet, nous aurions initialement voulu découvrir le massif de l'Atlas, en "trek" organisé. Seulement, le climat à cette saison ne semble pas des plus opportuns pour découvrir cette région du MAROC. Confirmez-vous?

il nous faut donc à priori un plan B... Nous adorons la montagne, les grands espaces, les endroits peu fréquentés par des hordes de personnes (nous hésitons même à visiter Marrakech, par peur d'être déçus du côté trop touristique....), partager nos différences de culture... Nous ne sommes pas fermés à découvrir une région maritime mais je ne sais pas si avril est une bonne saison pour cela. Les sites que j'ai consulté ne sont pas unanimes sur la question!

Avez-vous donc des idées à nous soumettre pour la seconde partie de notre séjour, compte tenu de mon descriptif? Nous ne pensons pas louer de véhicule, plutôt utiliser le réseau de bus qui semble assez bien développé. la question du temps de trajet entre chaque destination est donc à considérer, bien sur... nous pensons peut-être à 2 "points de chute" pour les 9/10 jours restants.

Merci d'avance à ceux qui auront pris la peine de me lire et/ou de me répondre!

Delphine.