Bonjour Je souhaiterais des informations sur les conditions de voyage de ma chienne de 40 kg sur le ferry algesiras tanger Peut_elle rester avec nous sur le pont, dans le CC où dans une caisse de la compagnie ? Toutes les expériences seront les bienvenues Merci

bonjour je dois partir au maroc en camion vers le mois d'octobre ou novembre j'aurais aimer savoir si c'est plus intéressant de partir de Séte ou d'espagne et si vous connaissais des compagnies maritimes (abordables pour de jeunes voyageurs) pour si rendre nous sommes deux et nous avons deux chiens si vous connaissais a peu prés les prix pour me donner une idéé merci beaucoup alisoleil

Je cherche des infos récentes pour savoir si actuellement ils est possible de se rendre au Sénégal en camping car via Dakhla au Maroc et Nouadhibou puis Nouackchott en Mauritanie. Nous pensons réaliser cette traversée en début janvier 2014; Merci de me répondre El Indio.

Chez amis camping cariste bonjour, Cet hiver nous alons repartir au Maroc pour 3 mois, après un breck de 3 ans. Mais j'ai repris le chien de mon voisin, qui devait être piqué, après le décés de son maître, il y a 3 ans. Ce chien à 14 ans maintenant. Une boule comme le poing, est apparu aux mamelles depuis 3 mois. Probablement une tumeur. Je ne pense pas que ce soit raisonnable de l'emmener, si elle meure làs bas, que ce passe t-il? Je ne peu pas la laisser à un voisin, c'est une charge délicate. La maladie vas certainement s'empirer, nous partons vers Noël 2013. Qu'en pensez vous? Jo

Bjour tout le monde🙂,

j'ai deja pose ma question sur une autre rubrique, et persite ici, en esperant encore vos reponses! comment cela s'est il passé pour vos chiens lor de vos voyages? quels sont vos precieux conseils? comment l'ont il vecu eux meme, les titous?! j'aimerai par exemple tenter une premiere experience au maroc, au depart en camion. aujourd'hui, je ne suis pas si sure(pour le camion, quelques soucis mecaniques!!) mais je me demande comment ils sont acceptes si on veut une chambre ou manger dehors? enfin j'ai mille et une questions alors toutes vos experiences sont les bienvenues!😎 encore merci a vous. paix amour et harmonie a tous Gaia est magnifique Lo

Bonsoir, Quelles sont les obligations sanitaires nécessaires pour voyager au Maroc en passant par l'Espagne Mon chien est né en France, pucé, possède son passeport internationnal , son carnet de santé et son rappel antirabique doit être fait dans une dizaine de jours c'est-à-dire deux mois avant son entrée au Maroc. Merci

Bonsoir!

En cherchant sur le forum, j'ai lu quelque chose à ce sujet, mais ça date de 2006. Donc, j'aimerais savoir s'il est toujours possible de faire la traversée en laissant mon chien dans le véhicule et si c'est gratuit pour lui. Evidemment, j'ai fait faire les vaccins indispensables et j'ai son passeport.

Merci!

Bonjour, j'aimerais me rendre au maroc en cette fin d'année, vers nov-dec, y faire une rando itinerante le long de la cote atlantique, je me demande si c une bonne periode pour s'y balader ? J'ai hesité entre les regions plus desertique, mais j'ai envie d'eau et de sable ....

Dixie est une petite chatte québécoise native de la Côte Nord du Québec. Elle me suit vraiment partout et est très attachée a moi, moi aussi d'ailleurs c réciproque ... Nous ne nous sommes séparé qu une seule fois pendant 72 heures : elle aurait, d'après mon frère, déprimé de mon absence donc ca fait mal à la savoir si loin. J'ai quitté le Québec il y a trois mois, pour arriver temporairement en France, j'ai naturellement emmené Dixie, elle a très bien supporté le voyage et son nouvel domicile, les papiers et vaccins tout s'est déroulé sans problème. Elle a bien vécu le doux hiver francais.

Là, un événement inattendu m'oblige à aller m'installer à Marrakech, pour mon travail le 6 février. Je veux emmener Dixie avec moi, mais je m'inquiète pour elle car elle n'a jamais connu le climat chaud. J'ai un logement indépendant (et non un hotel), une petite chambre de rien du tout, qui m'attend là bas.

Vu le temps qu il me reste a me préparer avant le départ, je pense laisser, à contre coeur, Dixie chez un ami en france, pendant trois mois avant de revenir la chercher autour de fin avril, une fois les papiers, vaccins prêts et le logement tout rafraîchi pour elle.

Je voulais savoir à l'avance qu'elles sont les conditions d'entrée d'un animal de compagnie sur le territoire marocain. J'ai regardé sur le site de l'ambassade du Maroc rien n'est indiqué ... Niveau psychologique est ce vraiment mauvais pour un chat de subir un choc de changement climatique ? Quelqu'un aurait vécu une expérience semblable avec un animal de compagnie au Maroc ? Pourrait il me donner des conseils et indications ?

Merci d'avance et a tantôt !

Bonjour a tous... J'ai bcp de questions pour ceux qui connaissent le Maroc... Tout d'abord comment y aller.....lorsque l'on a un tout petit budjet et qu'on ne veut pas prendre l'avion par soucis de pas trop polluer notre bonne vieille planete terre... Train? Une fois a Tanger, est ce quelqu'un pourrait me donner une idee de prix pour un bus jusqu'a Rabat, puis de rabat a Casablanca puis de casa a essaouira etc... Ensuite, a part le bus, quels sont les moyens de voyager a travers le maroc tjs avec un petit budjet... Ensuite, combien faut il compter pour avoir une chambre, la plus simple possible et pour manger au Maroc... Ensuite, je suis a la recherche d'infos sur la partie nord est du maroc..... genre de tanger a Oujda et au sud d'Oujda... Que savez vous de la periode, fin mai et juin au maroc? Y'a t-il deja bcp de touristes? Ou aller si l'on veut sortir des coins touristiques? Bref, toutes les infos que vous avez me serons d'une aide tres tres tres precieuse... merci bien... Maud

After a trip to the desert mountains of MOROCCO (late October 2026), I’d love to volunteer for free with a women’s or mixed cooperative there. I’d like to live with a family or in a work environment, and of course, pay for my accommodation.

I have experience in gardening, working with animals, art, food processing, and food assistance. I’ve worked in Burkina Faso in the artisanal production of shea butter and with a craftsman in Bologan. I speak French and English fluently. If you have any contacts or have volunteered before, please share your info with me. Thanks for following up! Micheline Boisjoly, Canada, Quebec

Hi everyone,

I’m planning a 7-day trip to Marrakech for a sports camp, and I’ll be traveling with just a standard carry-on backpack.

I’d love to hear your best tips and tricks: • What clothes are absolutely essential? • Any advice for managing the heat while traveling light? • Which accessories have been the most useful for you? • Mistakes to avoid on a first trip to Marrakech?

I’m also open to your recommendations for neighborhoods, restaurants, or activities not to miss during my free time.

Thanks in advance for your advice and experience! !

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

hi,

I’m planning to take the SETE-TANGER ferry with my car.

No agency in my town sells tickets.

Has anyone done this before and can point me in the right direction?

Thanks in advance.

have a good 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! 😊

Tickets for entry to Majorelle Garden are only issued online via an official site (though there are fraudulent sites out there). On the official site, they ask for legitimate info (name, nationality, etc.). What made me go "hmm" was the request for both an email address AND a password (with confirmation). Is this normal? Thanks for your replies.

Hi there, I’m looking for some friendly recommendations for places to stay in Marrakech for 3 nights in June 2026. In the meantime, have a great day, everyone! Thanks so much in advance.

Is there a bus between Djema el Fna square and Guéliz? Where do you catch it? Change: at Djema el Fna square or go to Bld Mohamed V? Thanks!

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

Hi everyone. We’re planning a two-month trip to Morocco and Mauritania this fall (2026). We’d like to use this trip to get some bodywork and paint done on our VW T4 camper bus. Does anyone have recommendations for trustworthy auto body shops (either personally tested or firsthand recommendations)? Thanks in advance.

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! 💖

Hi there,

Last February, I made a trip using "public transport" from France to southern Senegal via Spain, Morocco, Western Sahara, and Mauritania.

It’s a journey of about 5,000 km, where I took trains (as far as Marrakech), ferries (to cross Gibraltar and then to reach Casamance from Dakar), and mostly buses on the long desert straightaways. I hadn’t planned any stops in advance or booked any hotels, except for the very first train to Spain, which left plenty of room for the unexpected. Why travel by land and sea? In recent years, flight-free travel has been gaining popularity. On social media, posts explaining how to cross Europe by train as quickly as possible go viral. Traveling without flying—and making sure people know about it—has become a great way to earn a badge of eco-responsibility: an essential totem for anyone wanting to prove both their dedication to the ecological cause and the wisdom of slow travel. I haven’t flown in years, and this journey to West Africa could easily be filed under "responsible travel." But it wouldn’t be honest to say that: in reality, it wasn’t really my aversion to flying that motivated this long trek. I see overland travel primarily as a way to experience the world’s geography at a grounded, earthly pace—the pace of the locals. Besides, I’ll be flying back, which disqualifies any claim to being a model of sustainability. So no eco-badge, and no adventurer’s badge either: you won’t find any heroic tales of camel rides in lost lands or mineral train wagons in this account (popular with influencers, the Mauritania iron ore train now attracts tourists from all over the world, turning "the experience" into something you "have to do at least once in your life"). This five-part story, written on the road, has no other ambition than to recount a journey through places and people, and to share the thoughts they inspire in me. As simply and, I hope, as humbly as possible.

I’m posting the episodes here, which you can also find on my blog (with more photos) at the following links:

Episode 1: Spain, from Avignon to Algeciras

Episode 2: Morocco, from Tangier to Tarfaya

Episode 3: Western Sahara, from Tarfaya to Guerguerat

Episode 4: Mauritania, from Guerguerat to Nouakchott

Episode 5: Senegal, from Rosso to Saloulou

To help those who might want to make the same trip, I’ve also put together a summary of the route with recommendations—you can read it at the end of the story and on the blog: From France to Senegal Without Flying: Route and Itinerary Recommendations

Happy reading, and safe travels!

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

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!

Is it complicated to rent a car and drive in Morocco? Also, is an international driver’s permit mandatory? Thanks

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

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.

Hi, I’m planning to head to Morocco in early May on my 1200 RT. I’ll be leaving from Dax to Kenitra—happy to ride together if anyone’s up for it!

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!