Qui a une expérience sur la possibilité de rallier Tam à Djanet par camion camionnette voiture enfin tout ce qui roule mais conduit par des Algériens ?
Je ne souhaite pas faire le trajet avec une agence et guide etc ... ( bien sûr je participe aux frais) .
Y a t-il des possibilités et combien de jours faut-il prévoir ?
En Algerie toute est normalement possible, l'ideal^pour ce que tu recherches pas de probleme tu n'a qu'a prendre le bus ils traversent le pays de long en large en plus ça ne coute pas cher cela depend en fait de la distance, 500km=10 EU en general, surtout ne jamais payer en euro mais en monnaie local soit le fameux dinard algerien, tu peux aussi faire un voyage par etape en taxi, tu paye ta place et quand il est plein il s'en va.d'une ville a une autre, dans ce cas prend tes disposition pour trouver un hotel pour dormir, ils ne sont en general pas trop cher sauf si tu veut un palace dans ce cas c'est au mini 100 eu la nuit, une autre solution c'est de louer une voiture, mais attention les algeriens n'ont pas une reputation de bon conducteur:feux rouge, connait pas, ligne blanche, elle est ou ;ect..Dans tout les cas n'esite pas a te rapprocher des locaux un acceuil superbe te sera fait c'est garanti
Ce qui inquiete c'est plutôt la securité sur la frontiere entre l'algérie et le niger. les infos parlent d'un attentat sur l'aeroport de Djanet qui a été pri par les terroristes pour plusieurs heures avant l'intervention de l'armée algerienne et des avions ont été detruits à coup de RPG.
Il n'y a pas de bus entre Tam et Djanet !!!!!!!!! que de la piste ! Et le guide est obligatoire, sauf si tu trouves un "taxi" ou similaire (ex. 4x4 qui rejoint un groupe de touristes).
LILI
Il n'y a personne qui soit née sous une mauvaise étoile, il n'y a que des gens qui ne savent pas lire le ciel. (Dalaï Lama)
mais rien ni personne ne vient à bout de ceux qui défendent une cause juste... (Mano Dayak)
Quand on ne sait pas de quoi on parle on ne parle pas!!!!!!!!
Quels terroristes à Djanet???? c'est un coup de gueule de jeunes touaregs oubliés du gouvernement....
Il n'y a même pas eu un avion de touché, j'ai même lu qu'ils avaient attaqué un avion de Air Algérie......
J'étais sur place à ce moment là, et la tranquille oasis de Djanet n'a pas modifié ses habitudes, juste deux hélicoptères militaires qui ont tournés.....
Réfléchissez un peu à qui profite le crime, les médias ne se sont même pas déplacées pour vérifier les faits...... et se sont "engoufrés" dans l'événement....
En plus quand une personne demande des renseignements pour le trajet Djanet - Tam, je ne vois pas ce que viens faire le problème de la frontière nigérienne.
Conseil : vous serez plus en sécurité à Djanet qu'en Europe !!!!!!!!!!!!
Et pour ce qui est du trajet, comme dit Tassili, il n'y a pas de bus, vu que c'est une piste et qu'il n'y a surtout que des 4X4 qui font ce trajet
De plus si vous êtes étranger, il y a des règles à respecter vous devez être accompagné d'un guide afin que le sud ne soit pas encore montré du doigt à cause de touristes inconscients....
Moi aussi j'étais à Djanet à ce moment là.Nous avons entendu beaucoup de ragots par les touristes qui arrivaient, mais sur place, aucun bruit, seulement ces deux hélico qui tournaient pour la surveillance.
Les seuls bruits qui couraient là bas étaient que des militaires qui avaient un peu bu, auraient tiré sur un avion de la compagnie Air Algérie, en pleine nuit, alors qu'il était au sol et entièrement vide.Ces faits se seraient passés à Alger.
Mais même ces infos n'ont jamais été confirmées.
Par contre, je peux t'assurer que tu peux te promener seule dans Djanet, de jour comme de nuit;tu ne craind absolument rien
Toi désert, compagnon de ma vie
Toi désert, le plus cher des amis
Comme d'hab, elle ne vient ici que pour véhiculer des informations dont elle ne maîtrise mêem pas la provenance et on peut se demander dans quel but elle le fait à chaque fois !
Elle ne fréquente ni le Sahara, ni l'Algérie, elle fréquente des personnes en france, "la enième génération" algérienne probablement mais cela n'explique pas tout !
L'essentiel, c'est d'écouter ce que les personnes vivant sur place peuvent donner comme infos ou le svisiteurs !
LILI
Il n'y a personne qui soit née sous une mauvaise étoile, il n'y a que des gens qui ne savent pas lire le ciel. (Dalaï Lama)
mais rien ni personne ne vient à bout de ceux qui défendent une cause juste... (Mano Dayak)
La toute derniere mesure de securité prise est l'interdiction pure et simple de voyager la nuit !! une sorte de couvre feu quoi ?!
Je n'ai rien contre l'algérie dont je suis fiere d'avoir une partie de mon sang, mais aussi cessons de repeter ce que raconte la presse algerienne manipulée par l'armée, on est sur un forum et on conseille des voyageurs et en toute franchise le sud algérien est insecurisé pour le moment.
En relisant tes posts, je m'aperçois que tu pourrais te convertir dans la publications de romans catastrophes.Je ne sais pas ou tu prends tes infos mais tu devrais changer de chaîne télé et de journaux.
En toute franchise moi aussi je craignais d'aller en Algérie jusqu'à l'année dernière;mais écouter ce que disent des membres du forum et qui habitent là bas.
Il y a moins d'un mois c'est fait un trek au nord de Djanet, je n'ai rien vu de particulier à part deux hélicoptères qui faisaient de la surveillance (c'est normal il y a des frontières pas loin )
Ensuite à l'entrée de Djanet il y a un poste de police à passer;sur 6 passages nous avons été arrêtés une seule fois pour un controle de papiers du véhicule.
Ensuite je suis descendue dans la Tadrart;nous avons la route de la Libye (80 km à vol d'oiseau ):pas un contrôle, pas un poste de police.
Dans Djanet:j'y suis allée seule à la tombée de la nuit:aucun problème.Des policiers en ville comme dans n'import quelle ville de France;pas un contrôle.
Et tu dis que la région n'est pas sécurisée.A Strasborg, sors tu seule la nuit dans tous les quartiers, laisseras tu ta voiture en stationnement en ville pendant la nuit de la St Sylvestre ?
Alors arrêtes de délirer et vas voir par toi même ce qui se passe
Bonne nuit et bonne méditation
Toi désert, compagnon de ma vie
Toi désert, le plus cher des amis
Hi everyone,
Our trip to Morocco will be from November 3 to 17, in the High Atlas.
Basically, our route would be:
Marrakech - Aït Benhaddou
Skoura - Tinghir - Merzouga
Merzouga via the N12 to Zagora
Zagora - Draa Valley - Marrakech
It seems to be the low season, so I’d love to travel without having to book accommodations in advance. In other countries, pre-booking has restricted us and kept us from visiting unplanned sites. Freedom is important to us, but I’d also like to avoid arriving somewhere and finding nothing available.
What do you recommend? Book ahead or not?
Your advice is always helpful, and thanks to anyone who can shed some light on this for me.
Roberto
Voici un premier jet pour un itinéraire de 14 nuits durant les vacances de Noël avec 2 ados. Nous aimons particulièrement les randos (rien de trop extrême non plus), c'est ce qui nous motive à aller vers le sud.
- Marrakech (2 nuits)
- Aït Ben Haddou (1 nuit)
- Dadès ( 3 nuits, mais pensions peut-être faire un aller-retour pour les gorges du Todra l'une de ces journées)
- M'hamid (1 nuit)
- Erg Chigaga (1 nuit)
- 4 nuits à caser
- Marrakech (2 nuits)
Bon, je suis consciente que c'est beaucoup de route et on se questionne encore sur le chemin du retour, puisqu'on aimerait bien éviter le Tichkal en janvier, mais de passer par Taroudant semble énormément rallonger le tout. 😕
Si vous avez d'autres suggestions pour un autre itinéraire incluant de chouettes randos, je suis également preneuse.
Aussi, les 4 nuits totales à MRK ce n'est pas tant que ça nous plait, mais c'est que nous arrivons/repartons très tôt le matin outre-mer donc on aimerait bien être un peu reposé avant le long vol.
Sinon autre question :
Pour les randonnées (outre celle dans le désert), est-il préférable d'avoir un guide avec nous ou si les pistes sont bien balisées?
First of all: a big thank you to everyone whose insightful, funny, lively, and exotic posts we’ve enjoyed. It’s a joy to find such lovely writers on this forum, who’ve given me tons of ideas and addresses to prepare our trip.
Our plan: to explore Morocco from November 2nd to December 4th. We’ll have our own vehicle (a 2011 Renault Grand Scenic, in great condition), shipped with us from Sète to Tanger Med. Returning from Nador.
Our profile: 75 and 62 years young, so old but happy to be, in very good health. Seasoned travelers—it’s practically our whole life. Lovers of beautiful landscapes, historic sites, fine craftsmanship, and road trips. This will be my 3rd trip to Morocco, but the first two were 20 and 17 years ago. I’ve never been north of the Essaouira-Marrakech line (though I’ve gone further south). As for my husband, a lifelong expat including in Muslim countries, it’s his first time in Morocco.
He’s the one driving. He’s very experienced, cautious, not necessarily fast, but used to driving in all conditions (and countries, including the most creative on the road). But I don’t want to tire him out, and he no longer drives at night (and we’ll be there in November).
I’ve decided to show him a bit of everything by taking a road trip along beautiful backroads, with daily distances averaging 180-200 km (except on highways, which will be rare), regularly broken up by rest days. I’m counting on a speed of 40-50 km/h, plus stops/visits along the way.
Since I’ve read so many posts, I’ve narrowed it down to some very specific questions.
1) Coming directly from Rabat via the highway, we’d prefer to skip Marrakech*. Still, we’ll need to sleep somewhere nearby. We’ll head toward Skoura the next day. Does anyone have a well-located address for this route, possibly east of Marrakech? Ideally, we’re looking for a small town, easy parking, clean accommodation (minimum) with average comfort (or better if available), a bit heated, and if possible, pretty and/or nice—but above all, a place to sleep well, wash with lukewarm (ideally hot) water, and have a decent dinner.
(*Explanation for the "no-go" in Marrakech: it’s a shame, because there are truly beautiful things in this city, but I think the vibe won’t suit us—it’s an understatement for "it’ll put us off" / "make us flee" / "traumatize us." Not because it’s too crowded and we want to stand out from tourists (we’re part of them), but because of forced henna on your hand, or spending 10 minutes every quarter-hour saying "no thank you" to a "guide" who’s as much a guide as I am a trapeze artist. Knowing us, it’ll wear us down. The country is vast and beautiful, and our time too short to waste our memories just days after arriving. And I don’t want to ruin things for my peaceful husband, or he’ll demand we turn back—and Sète in November isn’t exactly thrilling either.)
2) Which route to Skoura (in 2 days)? I see two options: either via the Tichka Pass, with a night in Telouet before reaching Skoura, or via the R307/N23 from Demnate, with a night near Megdaz before descending to Skoura. So: Tichka Pass or R307/N23? I have a slight (big) preference for the second option, even though I know the other route is very beautiful too. Of course, before deciding, we’ll check the weather and the current state of the R307/N23—does anyone know where to get info on the road conditions? But even assuming the road is "passable," is it a bit too tough in itself? In short, is it reasonable? If a kind soul could share their experience, a thousand thanks in advance.
That’s all I’ve written for now. I’ll save the other questions for later posts. Thanks again to those who had the patience to read this and to those who can respond. Happy Sunday to all!
I’m just a few days away from my trip to Marrakech—I’m leaving from November 13th to 20th and bringing my parents along! I’d love to plan my stay as best as I can, and I’m sure the forum crew can help. So, here are my questions:
- Where’s the best place to exchange money without getting ripped off? The owner of the riad where we’re staying told us to avoid doing it at the airport because it’s really expensive and to do it in the medina instead, near Jemaa el-Fna square.
- Which traditional hammams do you recommend that are reasonably priced? How much should we budget for one? That’ll help me plan my expenses.
- What are some nice restaurants in the medina?
- I’d also like to know roughly how much to expect for a tea, a meal, a taxi, a djellaba, and babouches. I don’t want to get overcharged and would like to know what to expect.
- What are the must-do activities and places to visit?
Hi, I’d like to head to Morocco next week with my car. I’ve looked online at all the different info about the ferry crossing to Tangier, but I’m finding it really expensive. Is there a way to buy tickets in Spain? Or another way to get the Algeciras–Tangier crossing cheaper? Thanks for any tips or info!
We found a guide who offers the trip from M'hamid to a camp (departure at 3 PM, tea, meal, camel ride, overnight stay, breakfast, and return to M'Hamid by 11 AM the next day via the sacred oasis). He quoted us a price of 380 € for April.
What do you think of this rate?
This might sound like a silly question, but is it common to negotiate the price for this kind of thing (we're booking from France)? It’s still a big part of our travel budget.
Hi there,
We're planning to visit Egypt between January 25 and February 15, 2027. I looked up the Ramadan dates and found some sites saying it starts on February 8, while others say February 18... Where's the mistake?
Thanks,
Christian
Hi there,
We’re a family of 4 with two boys aged 12 and 10 traveling to Egypt in February.
We’re spending 3 days in Cairo to take our time exploring the city and the sites before heading south.
-Is it necessary to have a guide to visit the GEM? Are audio guides available?
-Do you have any contacts for drivers to organize a few transfers (Giza, Saqqara, Airport)?
-Do you know a French-speaking guide who’s friendly, family-friendly, and good at making things exciting, with reasonable prices?
With our two teens, we’re heading to Morocco for two weeks at the end of December and beginning of January. It’ll be our first trip that’s more "off the beaten path," even though we’ve visited several countries before. Given the overwhelming amount of info, I’m feeling a bit swamped with the prep this trip requires, and I’ll admit I’m a little lost when it comes to figuring out what’s realistic to visit in two weeks 😕 So, all your tips, personal experiences, and suggestions are more than welcome!
- Which places should we prioritize during this time of year? (I’ve read that some spots are less accessible in winter?)
- What’s the best way to get around? (rental car, train, private transport, buses, etc.? — just a heads-up, we’ll have a few suitcases!)
- In terms of "safety," are there any areas to avoid?
- Any recommendations for reliable local tour companies (beyond the big names like "Get Your Guide") that offer excursions or private transport to help us explore the country?
- A doable 2-week itinerary that lets us enjoy the country’s diversity without having to change accommodations every two days?
I’m planning a trip to the High Atlas in Morocco and have a few questions for you:
- Why do so many people recommend avoiding international agencies for car rentals? Can anyone explain why?
- Is Booking.com reliable, and has anyone rented a vehicle through their service? There’s a pretty big price difference compared to local Moroccan agencies.
- Is there a detailed road map included in the rental car?
- Is Google Maps enough to get around the High Atlas? This will be my first trip there.
Thanks so much to anyone who can help with this destination I’ve been dreaming about for years.
Have a great evening,
Roberto
hi there, I’m heading to Tunisia 🙂 from April 27 to May 8 with my family. I’ve read through the various discussions about the country, but I’m still a bit unsure🤪: for currency exchange, I saw on the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs website that withdrawing currency with a bank card from ATMs is limited to 200 TND per week. There are four of us traveling by car, so that might be a bit tight! And it’s a hassle to carry a lot of cash, even if I’m not being paranoid! What do you all recommend?
Cheers,
Laurent.
I was wondering if it’s possible to join a group as a solo traveler with local agencies in Djanet for circuits like Tadrart, Essendilene, Sefar, or Tassili?
If you have any agencies to recommend, I’d love to hear about them.
I didn’t find any info on the forum.
Best,
We're planning a 2-week trip in late February/early March for a road trip in the High Atlas with a rental car, and we'd love to avoid booking our accommodations in advance. Is that doable, easily manageable, or risky (are accommodations available, expensive, or not great)? Thanks for your tips!
Annie
Hi,
This autumn, we’re planning to explore the Oriental region and we’re wondering where the best place to land would be. We’ll have three weeks ahead of us and we’ll be renting a car.
Any tips would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Is there an official website or list of certified Egyptologist guides in Egypt? And most importantly, what are the normal prices for a full day or half day? There’s so much scamming and crazy pricing—depending on who you contact, it can range from simple to quadruple!!!!
Thanks
Hi everyone,
We're leaving in early October 2026 and planning to travel from the Aït Bougmez Valley ("Happy Valley") to Skoura/Ouarzazate via Demnate and the R307/N23 route.
Has anyone taken this road recently? Is it passable with a regular car (non-4x4), or is a 4x4 absolutely necessary? Are there any ongoing construction projects or degraded sections to be aware of?
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Hello,
In September, my wife and I, along with another couple, will be traveling to Tunisia and staying at the Sheherasade Hotel near Sousse.
We’d love to hear your recommendations or tips on places to visit, as well as advice on taxis or other transportation options.
Thanks in advance!
This autumn’s trip should be in Morocco—barring any geopolitical issues between now and then.
After many trips to the south of Fès, I’m giving the north a try.
My plan is roughly to do a road trip loop from Rabat back to Rabat, passing through Asilah, Tangier, Tétouan, Chefchaouen, Akchour, Fès, Meknès, and Volubilis.
That’s a lot of cities.
Probably a bit too many for our taste—we usually prefer more isolated spots...
So I’m looking for tips on little backroads, secluded beaches, half-day hikes, and offbeat places.
If you’ve also got recommendations for accommodation... (We’re open to splurging over 100 € if it’s a real favorite.)
Feel free to think outside the box—this is an open-ended plan! !😉
Hello,
I’m looking for testimonials from Pieds-Noirs who have recently returned to Algeria.
There can’t be many left after 65 years of the country’s independence.
I’m planning to go back myself soon to reconnect with my roots... before I pass away...
I’ve started making a few pre-bookings for hotels and apartments to rent in Algiers. At first, I received friendly and welcoming responses. Then, when I mentioned I wanted to stay for two or three weeks—maybe even a month—explaining that my trip wouldn’t be strictly touristy but more of a pilgrimage to the places of my childhood, and that it would likely be a very emotional journey, I expected a positive and warm reaction to my approach. Instead, I suddenly stopped getting replies from the three or four people I’d contacted. So now I’m wondering about the reception former Pieds-Noirs can expect...
Anyone here who can share their experience of returning? I specified “recently” because it seems that right now, diplomatic relations between the two governments are extremely tense, not to say hostile... even if Macron claims otherwise...
Hello,
I’m traveling to Algeria from October 27 to November 16, 2026.
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been through the process about the accommodation attestation required for the visa application:
- Does it need to cover the entire duration of the trip?
- Is this document mandatory for a hotel to rent a room?
- Is it checked during inspections?
- Is a hotel booking (e.g., via Booking.com) sufficient for the visa?
- If so, does it need to be paid in advance?
I plan to visit several cities and do one or more treks with a guide or agency.
If you have any contacts you’d recommend, I’d be grateful!
Also, I’d love to share this trip with a companion who’s already done some traveling.
We’d organize the journey together, of course.
Thanks for your feedback!
Safe travels to all,
Dom, Dijon, 64 years old
I’m leaving for Tunisia in five weeks for a full 15-day trip. I’ll be arriving in Monastir and departing from there as well.
I’d like to do a route that’s a bit different from my first stay, which was more focused on cities and culture (Tunis, Sousse, Kairouan, El Jem).
I’ll be getting around by public transport.
I’d like to head south toward Tozeur, and I saw that you can take a *louage* from Monastir to Sbeitla (2h30). I imagine it’s not too complicated to get to Tozeur from there afterward? The issue is the return trip to Monastir and safety in Sbeitla.
If this route seems too complicated, I might opt for Djerba instead, which looks simpler.
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.
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 😊
