Attention à la panne (Maroc)
by Duster86
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Hier samedi 29 mars, et suite à 24hoo de fortes pluies et neiges sur notre itinéraire, nous modifions notre trajet initial et passons par le Tizi n Tichka direction Skoura via Ouarzazate. ( au lieu de la Cathédrale et la 307 pour Skoura par Demnate )
En montant le col, arrêt jus d'orange, et la l'aubergiste sympa et causant nous apprend quelques trucs utilisés par certains pour augmenter la rentabilité des affaires.
Depuis les fausses coopératives féminines jusqu'à l'injection d'eau dans les oranges avec une seringue etc....
Nous reprenons la route, et les conditions climatiques ( neige dans le col puis retour au soleil en descendant )
nous font rapidement oublier cet intermède intéressant .
A 40 minutes de Ouarzazate, une Dacia Logan blanche est arrêtée au milieu de nulle part, son conducteur nous fait signe et nous nous arrêtons par solidarité inter automobiliste. Il nous explique que la distribution est cassée et sollicite le passage pour la ville afin d'organiser rapidement le dépannage. Nous le mènerons ainsi chez son frère a la première maison située à l'entrée de Ouarzazate, celui ci nous offrira le thé en remerciement avant de nous proposer des tapis et autres excursions dans le désert après " avoir monté " un scénario invraisemblable a base de méharées, de trocs avec les bédouins etc...........
Nous repartons vers le but de notre voyage ( sans avoir rien acheté ) et nous apprendrons plus tard qu'en fait la fameuse Logan blanche est en panne tous les jours et que jusqu'à 5 conducteurs se relaient prétendant être en panne.
Alors faites attention , ne soyez pas crédules et vive le Maroc.
Bonjour,
Un grand classique ! Les memes sévissent depuis très longtemps........
Moi-meme , je me suis faite avoir une fois ( après tant d'années au Maroc!)
Bon , je n'ai rien acheté et j'en ai bien ri
Françoise
Un grand classique ! Les memes sévissent depuis très longtemps........
Moi-meme , je me suis faite avoir une fois ( après tant d'années au Maroc!)
Bon , je n'ai rien acheté et j'en ai bien ri
Françoise
Bonjour,
"Bienvenue au royaume des arnaqueurs" Merci pour l'info!
"Bienvenue au royaume des arnaqueurs" Merci pour l'info!
patrick
marche à l'étoile meme si elle est trop haute
(Alexandra David- Neel)
voyager n'est pas arrivé mais parcourir le chemin(stevenson)
Bonjour,
En effet c'est une vieille entourloupe, mais qui marche toujours... http://voyageforum.com/discussion/nouveau-systeme-rabattre-touristes-dans-magasins-adgz-maroc-d2628024/
En effet c'est une vieille entourloupe, mais qui marche toujours... http://voyageforum.com/discussion/nouveau-systeme-rabattre-touristes-dans-magasins-adgz-maroc-d2628024/
" Nous ne saurons jamais tout le bien qu'un simple sourire peut être capable de faire."
Mère Teresa
l'arnaque n'est pas nouvelle, mais surprenante quand même car bien réalisée.
En même temps, on peut comprendre car, ici la vie est dure comme partout et le travail honnète est aussi très rare .
1/2 heure de lavage de la voiture pour 20 dhs par exemple
alors, il est tentant de s"écarter du droit chemin, surtout que certains touristes sont très crédules
Bonjour,
" ... 1/2 heure de lavage de la voiture pour 20 dhs par exemple ..."
Cela représente plus du double du SMIG horaire... En fait, en lavant 5 voitures par jour, il gagne plus que le SMIG mensuel... C'est pas mal pour ne travailler que 2h 1/2 par jour... Il est difficile de faire des comparaisons avec ce qui peut se passer "ailleurs" car tout est relatif.
Pour info : (Décret N° 2.11.247 du 1er Juillet 2011 publié au B.O. N° 5959 du 11/07/2011) - Le SMIG horaire pour les secteurs de l'industrie, du commerce et des services est fixé à 12,24 dh/heure. - Pour les secteurs agricole et forestier , il est de 63,39 d/h. - Pour le textile et l'habillement , il était de 11,97 et sera aligné à 12,24 en 2014;
Cela représente plus du double du SMIG horaire... En fait, en lavant 5 voitures par jour, il gagne plus que le SMIG mensuel... C'est pas mal pour ne travailler que 2h 1/2 par jour... Il est difficile de faire des comparaisons avec ce qui peut se passer "ailleurs" car tout est relatif.
Pour info : (Décret N° 2.11.247 du 1er Juillet 2011 publié au B.O. N° 5959 du 11/07/2011) - Le SMIG horaire pour les secteurs de l'industrie, du commerce et des services est fixé à 12,24 dh/heure. - Pour les secteurs agricole et forestier , il est de 63,39 d/h. - Pour le textile et l'habillement , il était de 11,97 et sera aligné à 12,24 en 2014;
J'ai expérimenté la logan au mois de Mai 2013, quand il m'a parlé des cousins j'ai vite compris, et comme ça m'avait mise de mauvaise humeur je lui ai dit que j'allais à Tazenak et que je l’arrêterais au croisement, du coup il a trouvé un prétexte pour descendre , le malheureux a du se payer une bonne remontée à pied .pour le motif , toujours le même : "la distribution" . Il ne s'attendait pas à ce que je lui pose des questions techniques, ses réponses m'ont aussi fait sentir l'embrouille .
Ceci étant dit, sur le nombre , il doit faire son petit profit ...et finalement l'arnaque est bien montée 😎 la pauvreté rend bien souvent inventif et je ne lui en veux pas .....
Ceci étant dit, sur le nombre , il doit faire son petit profit ...et finalement l'arnaque est bien montée 😎 la pauvreté rend bien souvent inventif et je ne lui en veux pas .....
Que se vuelva la tortilla
Ces arnaques sont hélas monnaie courante au Maroc !!
Nous avons subi à peu près le même type d'arnaques il y a quelques années , sur la route de Ouarzazate , nous étions à bord de notre Dacia de location , quant un Monsieur dont le véhicule était stationné en bordure de route , nous fait signe de nous arrêter , nous stoppons donc notre véhicule , et ce Monsieur nous fait part de ses soucis :" je suis en panne , ma voiture ne démarre plus , auriez vous la gentillesse , puisque vous passez à Ouarzazate , de donner ce papier au garagiste , il nous marque l'adresse du sois disant garagiste , et en même temps rédige quelques lignes en arabe évidemment !!!!
Nous sommes des habitués du Maroc et de ce fait , nous flairons l'arnaque !!!!!Ce Monsieur était vêtu comme un prince , son véhicule un magnifique 4X4 rutilant , nous avons été très étonné qu'un homme si " classe " ne dispose pas d'un téléphone portable !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Nous faisons semblant d'accepter de rendre service à ce personnage , et arrivés chez nos amis marocains à Ouarzazate , nous leur montrons les écrits de ce Monsieur , en fait ce Monsieur nous faisait aller chez son frère commerçant , et avait écrit :si tu leur vends quelque chose n'oublie pas ma commission !!
Donc soyez vigilants !!!
Autre anecdote cette fois à Agadir :
Au souk un gamin , très bon comédien , nous accoste en nous disant :"Bonjour , je ne sais pas écrire français, et je voudrais malgré tout faire parvenir une carte postale à mon ami de France !S'il vous plait , Madame , pourriez vous écrire quelques mots en français de ma part au dos de cette carte ?????Ce gamin au demeurant très adorable nous fait donc craquer !!!!!Mais le pauvre (lol) , il n'avait pas de crayon sur lui , donc nous demande gentillement de le suivre afin qu'il se procure un stylo , chose que nous faisons !Il nous entraine dans la boutique de son papa , cet homme ferme la porte du magasin une fois que nous y étions rentrés , et insiste lourdement pour nous faire acheter !Nous n'avons pas cédé , et au bout d'un moment il nous a fait partir en nous insultant de tous les noms , ce gamin n'avait pas évidemment d'amis en France !!!
Des arnaques au Maroc je pourrais vous en citer plusieurs , soyez donc , une fois de plus vigilants !!!!!
eveline
bonjour merci pour l'info
De toute façon les "embrouilles" déguisées c'est monnaie courante au Maroc
En avril 2012 de Marrakech, je veux prendre un taxi collectif pour Ifni ;à peine sorti de mon petit hôtel à côté de la place Jema El Fnaa, je tombe sur un taxi stationné.
On se met d'accord pour qu'il m'emmène à Ifni.
Mais en arrivant à Gueliz il va chercher 2 touristes et sur la route d'Ifni on s'arrête à une coopérative pour acheter de l'huile d'argan et boire le thé.
Bref du temps perdu et de l'argent dépensé inutilement...
bonjour,
aha ils ont investi dans une Dacia logan , il y a sept ans c'était encore en renault 5 😉
Dirk
Bonjour , Dans notre cas , le personnage n'avait pas de Dacia Logan , mais un 4X4 !!!!!!!C'est pourquoi nous avons été très étonnés !!!Quand on possède un 4X4 il me semble que l'on dispose d'un téléphone portable ??????????? Bonne journée
aha ils ont investi dans une Dacia logan , il y a sept ans c'était encore en renault 5 😉
Dirk
Bonjour , Dans notre cas , le personnage n'avait pas de Dacia Logan , mais un 4X4 !!!!!!!C'est pourquoi nous avons été très étonnés !!!Quand on possède un 4X4 il me semble que l'on dispose d'un téléphone portable ??????????? Bonne journée
eveline
De retour du Maroc, pays de mon enfance soit dit en passant mais c'était .... il y a quelques décennies, et à l'issue d'un énième séjour touristique là bas, je viens rendre compte dans cette rubrique où les propos sont modérés, d'un désagrément rencontré avec l'agence de location Thrifty Car Rental à l'aéroport Mohammed V de Casablanca lors de la restitution du véhicule. Dans un premier temps j'ai essuyé un refus catégorique de la part du loueur de voiture de me rendre mon empreinte de carte bancaire. Sans céder à une certaine forme d'intimidation et certain de mon bon droit, dans le cas contraire je me serais abstenu, mais aussi afin de mettre un terme à toute une litanie de subterfuges employés pour ne pas me rendre mon empreinte de carte bancaire, j'ai décidé d'en référer aux autorités de police de l'aéroport afin que ma bonne foi soit reconnue. Après dialogue dans les locaux de l'agence Thrifty Car Rental entre les représentants du loueur, trois fonctionnaires de police et moi même, mon empreinte de carte bancaire m'a été rendue ainsi que le bon de retour du véhicule, estampillé RAS, document que j'avais eu la crédulité de signer au tout début de la restitution du véhicule alors que ce document était vierge de toute indication sur le bon ou mauvais état d'une vingtaine d'éléments importants du véhicule mais surtout où la mention RAS n'était pas encore portée. Le voyage ne se résume bien entendu pas à cet incident, néanmoins un touriste s'il est dans son bon droit ne doit pas se laisser intimider et abuser par certaines pratiques envers lesquelles il a le moindre doute, c'est ce qui nous a été stipulé au cours d'un séjour chez l'habitant dans le Moyen Atlas. Aux antipodes de ce désagrément fâcheux, le Maroc reste un pays où l'hospitalité n'est pas un vain mot qui plus est quand on retourne dans des lieux fréquentés au cours de son enfance.
Il faudrait créer une nouvelle discussion pour que ton message puisse être lu par tout le monde car ces pratiques sont inadmissibles , et les signaler permet de faire le tri entre les bonnes et les mauvaises agences .
Que se vuelva la tortilla
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Here’s a first draft for a 14-night itinerary during the Christmas break with two teens. We’re especially fond of hiking (nothing too extreme, though), which is why we’re drawn to the south.
- Marrakech (2 nights) - Aït Ben Haddou (1 night) - Dadès (3 nights, though we’re thinking of doing a day trip to the Todra Gorge on one of those days) - M'hamid (1 night) - Erg Chigaga (1 night) - 4 nights to slot in - Marrakech (2 nights)
Okay, I realize this involves a lot of driving, and we’re still debating the return route since we’d like to avoid the Tichka Pass in January, but going through Taroudant seems like it would add *a lot* of time. 😕
If you’ve got other suggestions for an itinerary with great hikes, I’m all ears!
Also, the 4 nights total in MRK isn’t really our preference, but since we’re arriving/departing super early from overseas, we’d like to be a bit rested before the long flight.
Another question: For hikes (aside from the desert one), is it better to have a guide with us, or are the trails well-marked?
Thanks for your help!
Here’s a first draft for a 14-night itinerary during the Christmas break with two teens. We’re especially fond of hiking (nothing too extreme, though), which is why we’re drawn to the south.
- Marrakech (2 nights) - Aït Ben Haddou (1 night) - Dadès (3 nights, though we’re thinking of doing a day trip to the Todra Gorge on one of those days) - M'hamid (1 night) - Erg Chigaga (1 night) - 4 nights to slot in - Marrakech (2 nights)
Okay, I realize this involves a lot of driving, and we’re still debating the return route since we’d like to avoid the Tichka Pass in January, but going through Taroudant seems like it would add *a lot* of time. 😕
If you’ve got other suggestions for an itinerary with great hikes, I’m all ears!
Also, the 4 nights total in MRK isn’t really our preference, but since we’re arriving/departing super early from overseas, we’d like to be a bit rested before the long flight.
Another question: For hikes (aside from the desert one), is it better to have a guide with us, or are the trails well-marked?
Thanks for your help!
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
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
Hello to all Morocco lovers,
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!
Fran
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!
Fran
hi there,
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?
Thanks in advance for your help....
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?
Thanks in advance for your help....
Hi
I’d like to know if the road between Msemrir and Tamttatouchte is doable with a standard car (Dacia Logan).
Thanks a lot
hi,
I’m looking for a country to visit for 10 days in February.
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Hi there,
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.
Thanks
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.
Thanks
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?
Marie
-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?
Marie
Hi there!
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?
Thanks so much for your advice!
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?
Thanks so much for your advice!
Hi everyone,
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
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, I just wanted to know the exchange rate for euros in Tunisia, thanks
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.
Hi there,
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,
Fouzi
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,
Fouzi
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
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!
Hi there, 🙂
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! !😉
Thanks
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! !😉
Thanks
Based on your experiences, do you have a professional to recommend?
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...
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 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
Hi there,
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.
Thanks in advance.
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.
Thanks in advance.
Hi, I'm looking for a taxi from Dakhla airport to downtown Dakhla.
If you know a contact ?????
Hi there,
I’m looking for info about driving a vehicle in Tunisia.
Is it complicated?
Do I need an international driver’s permit?
Thanks for your help
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
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
It's all in the title.
Thanks in advance
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
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 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.