Michèle et Caroline😉
Bons plans d'hébergements au Maroc?
by Michele43
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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bonjour, je pars avec ma fille (30 ans) au Maroc pour une dizaine de jours. Nous recherchons des adresses sympas et surtout pas très chères d'hébergement pour RABAT, puis MEKNES.
Ensuite nous allons plutot dans le sud, MERZOUGA, OUARZAZATE (donc un hébergement en route entre MEKNES et le SUD).
puis MARRAKECH et ESSAOUIRA; Pour finir à proximité de CASABLANCA avant de reprendre l'avion.
Merci pour les tuyaux sympas que vous pourriez me communiquer.
Michèle et Caroline😉
Michèle et Caroline😉
michèle43
tout depend de ton budget.
tu peux trouver des hébergements à partir de 120-150 DH/nuit/2personnes...
tu peux trouver des hébergements à partir de 120-150 DH/nuit/2personnes...
c'est vrai que j'ai oublié de citer la période : en fait, je pars du 26/09/12 au 06/10 courant.
La 1ère nuit, je vais la passer dans l'aéroport, car nous arrivons à 1H15 du matin, le temps de récupérer une voiture de location et d'aller à casa, cela serait trop long. Je démarrerai donc du 27 au matin de l'aéroport de casa, ensuite nous allons sur Rabat, Meknès et Fes. Ma fille souhaite visiter les écuries royales du roi du Maroc.
Je cherche donc une adresse pour cette région.
michèle43
sur rabat je ne connais pas
sur fes : pas cher et sympa : passer par "les zyarates" : logement chez l'habitant, très beaux logements traditionnels - (association fassie - prix très light). on les trouve sur google http://www.ziyaratesfes.com/
meknes : perso pas de logement car de fes, on part le matin on revient le soir, 30 mn de trajet en train) une journée moi ça m'a semblé suffisant. Les écuries royales : enfin les ruines, très très impressionnant en effet. mais une maie est allée à l'hotel hiba http://www.riadhiba.com/meknes/chambres-du-riad-hiba-a-meknes.html (un peu pluc cher : chambres à 30 euros/nuit pour 2)
marakech moi je vais à Imouzzer. simple mais très clean - prix imbattable http://www.hotel-imouzzer.com/tarifs.php
ouarzazate : je suis allée à "l'hotel royal, chez Belkaziz" au centre; pas cher, très clean, bien situé (central) demander chambres au 1er étage. http://www.portail-ouarzazate.com/hotel-royal-ouarzazate.htm http://www.routard.com/hotel/hotel_royal_maroc_ouarzazate_1_21706.htm
regarder sur le guide du routard, y'a plein d'adresses (sur le site en ligne et le guide papier)
essaouira je ne connais pas
sur fes : pas cher et sympa : passer par "les zyarates" : logement chez l'habitant, très beaux logements traditionnels - (association fassie - prix très light). on les trouve sur google http://www.ziyaratesfes.com/
meknes : perso pas de logement car de fes, on part le matin on revient le soir, 30 mn de trajet en train) une journée moi ça m'a semblé suffisant. Les écuries royales : enfin les ruines, très très impressionnant en effet. mais une maie est allée à l'hotel hiba http://www.riadhiba.com/meknes/chambres-du-riad-hiba-a-meknes.html (un peu pluc cher : chambres à 30 euros/nuit pour 2)
marakech moi je vais à Imouzzer. simple mais très clean - prix imbattable http://www.hotel-imouzzer.com/tarifs.php
ouarzazate : je suis allée à "l'hotel royal, chez Belkaziz" au centre; pas cher, très clean, bien situé (central) demander chambres au 1er étage. http://www.portail-ouarzazate.com/hotel-royal-ouarzazate.htm http://www.routard.com/hotel/hotel_royal_maroc_ouarzazate_1_21706.htm
regarder sur le guide du routard, y'a plein d'adresses (sur le site en ligne et le guide papier)
essaouira je ne connais pas
bonjour,
Moi aussi j'ai testé l'hôtel Imouzzer, pas cher, en plein centre-ville, très propre et magnifique terrasse sur le toit! je vous le conseille vivement.
cordialement
🙂 et bien oui, j'y retourne en novembre ...
🙂 oui j'aime bien Marrakech, mais aussi c'est la "porte d'entrée" pour des sejours ailleurs au Maroc....
mais j'aime aussi d'autres villes : en particulier, Fes, avec sa médina extraordinaire, qui vaut largement plusieurs jours de séjours. J'y suis allée plusieurs fois, et à chaque fois j'ai découvert des nouvelles choses. Tanger, j'ai aimé aussi, et Chefchaouen, dans le Rif, la ville bleue, une ambiance unique; Casablanca aussi dans un tout autre genre. et .... Les villes et villages de l'Atlas (où je retourne en novembre-decembre prochain).
vous avez un très beau pays, divers, attachant.
mais j'aime aussi d'autres villes : en particulier, Fes, avec sa médina extraordinaire, qui vaut largement plusieurs jours de séjours. J'y suis allée plusieurs fois, et à chaque fois j'ai découvert des nouvelles choses. Tanger, j'ai aimé aussi, et Chefchaouen, dans le Rif, la ville bleue, une ambiance unique; Casablanca aussi dans un tout autre genre. et .... Les villes et villages de l'Atlas (où je retourne en novembre-decembre prochain).
vous avez un très beau pays, divers, attachant.
merci à tous pour ces adresses, que je vais m'empresser d'exploiter !
Pour les écuries royales, je sais qu'il y a des ruines, mais surtout ma fille a lu que l'on pouvait aller visiter les écuries (actuelles) du Roi du Maroc. elle désire visiter les installations et approcher les chevaux. Pensez-vous que c'est possible ? et où se trouve ce haras ? Merci pour les futures réponses
Pour les écuries royales, je sais qu'il y a des ruines, mais surtout ma fille a lu que l'on pouvait aller visiter les écuries (actuelles) du Roi du Maroc. elle désire visiter les installations et approcher les chevaux. Pensez-vous que c'est possible ? et où se trouve ce haras ? Merci pour les futures réponses
michèle43
je n'ai jamais rien lu sur cette possibilité et toutes les installations royales sont hors de la frequentation des touristes.... à suivre ... ?
jamais vu cela à meknes ... (mais ça veut pas dire que ça n'existe pas)
à Témara , près de Rabat, ai trouvé ceci : (cavalerie royale et centre équestre)
http://www.indigo-du-fonzeri.com/voilatemara/
à Témara , près de Rabat, ai trouvé ceci : (cavalerie royale et centre équestre)
http://www.indigo-du-fonzeri.com/voilatemara/
merci Nina et Béatrice, où se trouve le palais du ROI du Maroc ? Peut-être ses écuries sont-elles au même endroit ?😕
michèle43
LES palais du roi : dans toutes les grandes villes dites "impériales" tu as un palais du roi.
j'ai pas l'emplacement en tête : tu demandes sur place. les gens connaissent
mais je n'ai jamais entendu parler ou lu qu'on pouvait visiter les écuries d'un palais royal au Maroc, ça m'étonnerait fort.... mais bon ... je ne connais pas tout 😉
mais je n'ai jamais entendu parler ou lu qu'on pouvait visiter les écuries d'un palais royal au Maroc, ça m'étonnerait fort.... mais bon ... je ne connais pas tout 😉
Pour meknes, moi je descends souvent au touring hotel...110dh pour 2...très bien situés dans la nouvelle ville...
Pour des séjour court avec le genre d'établissement que vous cherchez, faut pas s'embeter, prenez le guide du routard, vous serez tranquille...de toute façon, la quasi totalités des auberges que les gens vont vous donner ici en tuyaux y seront...pour 14€ c'est un bon investissement pour une semaine et demi.. Question? voyage en bus ou en voiture de loc?
Pour des séjour court avec le genre d'établissement que vous cherchez, faut pas s'embeter, prenez le guide du routard, vous serez tranquille...de toute façon, la quasi totalités des auberges que les gens vont vous donner ici en tuyaux y seront...pour 14€ c'est un bon investissement pour une semaine et demi.. Question? voyage en bus ou en voiture de loc?
proverbe africain : finit de traverser la rivière avant de dire que le crocodile à une sale gueule
merci pour votre réponse.
J'ai le guide du Routard, bien entendu, mais un conseil c'est toujours un bon point aussi !
nous avons pris un vol sec. Je souhaite réserver une voiture à l'aéroport de Casablanca. j'avais un contact avec TONUS CAR. ils m'ont fait une proposition, et maintenant ils ne me répondent plus à mes mails !! alors je vais sans doute chercher ailleurs. Ils me proposaient une clio toutes options pour 21 € Connaissez-vous une adresse fiable ? J'ai fait tous les sites de location, mais lequel est le bon ? quand on lit les forums, des fois, ça fait peur !!!
a bientot de vous lire michèle
J'ai le guide du Routard, bien entendu, mais un conseil c'est toujours un bon point aussi !
nous avons pris un vol sec. Je souhaite réserver une voiture à l'aéroport de Casablanca. j'avais un contact avec TONUS CAR. ils m'ont fait une proposition, et maintenant ils ne me répondent plus à mes mails !! alors je vais sans doute chercher ailleurs. Ils me proposaient une clio toutes options pour 21 € Connaissez-vous une adresse fiable ? J'ai fait tous les sites de location, mais lequel est le bon ? quand on lit les forums, des fois, ça fait peur !!!
a bientot de vous lire michèle
michèle43
Pour le maroc, dur de te dire, je suis toujours avec ma voiture...mais quand je dois prendre une voiture de loc, je prends toujours autoescape car j'ai une grosse réductions grâce à mon CE et je n'ai aucune franchise quoi qu'il arrive toujours grâce à mon CE donc pourquoi m'embêter😛...
si tu n'es pas à l'aise et si tu ne veux pas te prendre la tête avec la voiture de loc, renseigne toi surtout au niveau des franchises...important
Sinon du 26/09 au 06/10...à 21€ par jour tu as 231 euros donc...j'ai fais une simu pour voir avec autoescape, et je trouve 232€ et 332€ avec aucune franchise à payer, y compris bris de glace, crevaison, bas de caisse...bref blindée en assurance...il me semble que le site donne 5% de remise si tu as le routard...soit 315€...et avec une logan (voiture bien fiable au maroc)....bon c'est juste pour info..
Maintenant, juste un avis perso...tu arriveras donc de casa...et tu comptes visiter casa...économise donc les jours de visite de casa...casa en voiture si tu ne connais pas...c'est l'horreur...en plus tu vas vraiment te galerer pour te garer et payer à chaque fois un gardien....Quand tu es a l'aéroport...c'est super simple d'aller en ville avec le train qui est juste en dessous du terminal...y a des départs toutes les 30 mn et le trajet dure 30 mn en gros...le prix est de 32 dh je crois..bref 3 €... quand tu arrives à casa, tu vas en ville par le train, tu visites la ville en petit taxi et au retour tu reviens par le train à l'aeroport chercher ta voiture comme ça tu es directe sur la route pour aller sur marrackech...penses y cest un bon conseil...
si tu n'es pas à l'aise et si tu ne veux pas te prendre la tête avec la voiture de loc, renseigne toi surtout au niveau des franchises...important
Sinon du 26/09 au 06/10...à 21€ par jour tu as 231 euros donc...j'ai fais une simu pour voir avec autoescape, et je trouve 232€ et 332€ avec aucune franchise à payer, y compris bris de glace, crevaison, bas de caisse...bref blindée en assurance...il me semble que le site donne 5% de remise si tu as le routard...soit 315€...et avec une logan (voiture bien fiable au maroc)....bon c'est juste pour info..
Maintenant, juste un avis perso...tu arriveras donc de casa...et tu comptes visiter casa...économise donc les jours de visite de casa...casa en voiture si tu ne connais pas...c'est l'horreur...en plus tu vas vraiment te galerer pour te garer et payer à chaque fois un gardien....Quand tu es a l'aéroport...c'est super simple d'aller en ville avec le train qui est juste en dessous du terminal...y a des départs toutes les 30 mn et le trajet dure 30 mn en gros...le prix est de 32 dh je crois..bref 3 €... quand tu arrives à casa, tu vas en ville par le train, tu visites la ville en petit taxi et au retour tu reviens par le train à l'aeroport chercher ta voiture comme ça tu es directe sur la route pour aller sur marrackech...penses y cest un bon conseil...
proverbe africain : finit de traverser la rivière avant de dire que le crocodile à une sale gueule
bonjour
je me permet de te donner l'adresse de ma loc voiture , tu peux l'avoir sur Agadir ou Marrakech :
http://www.locationdevoitureagadir.com/
agence sérieuse garantit , mais il en existe d'autres !
bon voyage
francia
le mérite d'un homme réside dans sa connaissance et dans ses actes et non point dans la couleur de sa peau ou de sa religion!
Khalil Gibran
Testé aussi l'hotel Imouzzer à Marrakech.
Vraiment ultra petit budget, on a trouvé les chambres pas terrible en comparaison de ce qu'on a eu ailleurs pour le même prix. Par contre la proximité de Jama el fna et les petit dej sur la terrasse rattrapent très largement ce détail : prenez le temps de profiter de votre petit dej dans ce petit coin de calme, ça a vraiment été pour nous un moment de bonheur intense.
Sinon partout ailleurs on a pris ce qui était conseillé dans le routard, et nous n'avons jamais été déçus.
Vraiment ultra petit budget, on a trouvé les chambres pas terrible en comparaison de ce qu'on a eu ailleurs pour le même prix. Par contre la proximité de Jama el fna et les petit dej sur la terrasse rattrapent très largement ce détail : prenez le temps de profiter de votre petit dej dans ce petit coin de calme, ça a vraiment été pour nous un moment de bonheur intense.
Sinon partout ailleurs on a pris ce qui était conseillé dans le routard, et nous n'avons jamais été déçus.
Départ en août pour un an de voyages et de cuisine : http://www.fragmentsdeplanete.fr/a-propos/
bonsoir
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Amsterdam: 3 days (departing from Montreal) Tanzania: 3-day safari Zanzibar: 6 days Istanbul: 7 days Return to Montreal.
Since my budget is pretty tight, I’m looking for tips and advice to cut costs without sacrificing the experience. Here are my questions:
Multi-destination flights: What’s the best way to book these connections? Is it better to buy a one-way ticket from Montreal to Amsterdam, then a separate internal flight, or use comparison tools for a multi-destination ticket? Budget safari: Do you have recommendations for local agencies or tips to do a 3-day safari (Serengeti/Ngorongoro) at an affordable price (e.g., camping/glamping instead of luxury lodges)? Accommodation in Zanzibar: Which villages or types of lodging are the most budget-friendly and accessible via local transport for these 6 days? Istanbul: Any tips for well-located but cheap accommodation and great food deals?
Hi,
Are there still basic, traditional, and affordable authentic accommodations in Poland? I’ll be traveling in July with my husband and our 2 kids along the Warsaw-Łódź-Toruń-Gdańsk route, and all I can find online are standardized Ikea-style apartments in the cities. When I look for agrotourism, it’s all luxury farms.
Can you find farms in the countryside or city lodgings for under 60 euros per night? And if so, how?
Is it possible to find accommodations on the spot without internet—like from people who put up signs—even in July?
Thanks for your reply
Thanks for your reply
Hi everyone
I’m spending a week in Paris and I’m looking to stay somewhere for the fewest euros possible :) Thanks for your help
Tigrou
I’m spending a week in Paris and I’m looking to stay somewhere for the fewest euros possible :) Thanks for your help
Tigrou
Hi,
I need to stay in Paris or Créteil for 2 nights a week for a month. I know some cheap backpacker options, but I’d like something even cheaper. Do you know of any rooms for rent from private individuals?
Thanks
Hi everyone,
We’re a young couple planning our first trip to Albania from June 23, 2026, to July 2, 2026. We have a pretty tight budget and want to make the most of this amazing country without breaking the bank.
We’re looking for all the advice you can give to help us plan our stay:
* What are the must-see places to visit? * Which cities or villages are really worth the detour? * What natural sites, hikes, canyons, springs, or viewpoints do you recommend? * Do you know of any free, uncrowded, or particularly beautiful beaches? * Where can we responsibly observe or swim with sea turtles? * What are the most beautiful beaches on the Albanian Riviera that are accessible on a small budget? * What budget-friendly accommodations (hotels, hostels, homestays, campgrounds) do you recommend? * What are the best ways to get around between different regions at a low cost? * Do you know of any reliable and affordable agencies for renting a vehicle (car, scooter, or motorcycle)? What are the average rates at the end of June, and which rental companies do you recommend or advise against? * Is it better to rent a vehicle right when we arrive or stick to local buses and minibuses to keep costs down? * Which restaurants or local specialties offer the best value for money? * Are there any free or low-cost activities we shouldn’t miss? * Which places do you think are overrated or can be skipped when you’re short on time and money? * What practical tips would you have wished you knew before your first trip to Albania?
We’d also love any 10-day itineraries that you particularly enjoyed, along with your budget estimates for accommodation, meals, and transportation.
We’re open to off-the-beaten-path spots and local tips. If you have any secret addresses, hidden beaches, favorite accommodations, or mistakes to avoid, we’d love to hear about them! 😊
We’re a young couple planning our first trip to Albania from June 23, 2026, to July 2, 2026. We have a pretty tight budget and want to make the most of this amazing country without breaking the bank.
We’re looking for all the advice you can give to help us plan our stay:
* What are the must-see places to visit? * Which cities or villages are really worth the detour? * What natural sites, hikes, canyons, springs, or viewpoints do you recommend? * Do you know of any free, uncrowded, or particularly beautiful beaches? * Where can we responsibly observe or swim with sea turtles? * What are the most beautiful beaches on the Albanian Riviera that are accessible on a small budget? * What budget-friendly accommodations (hotels, hostels, homestays, campgrounds) do you recommend? * What are the best ways to get around between different regions at a low cost? * Do you know of any reliable and affordable agencies for renting a vehicle (car, scooter, or motorcycle)? What are the average rates at the end of June, and which rental companies do you recommend or advise against? * Is it better to rent a vehicle right when we arrive or stick to local buses and minibuses to keep costs down? * Which restaurants or local specialties offer the best value for money? * Are there any free or low-cost activities we shouldn’t miss? * Which places do you think are overrated or can be skipped when you’re short on time and money? * What practical tips would you have wished you knew before your first trip to Albania?
We’d also love any 10-day itineraries that you particularly enjoyed, along with your budget estimates for accommodation, meals, and transportation.
We’re open to off-the-beaten-path spots and local tips. If you have any secret addresses, hidden beaches, favorite accommodations, or mistakes to avoid, we’d love to hear about them! 😊
Hi there, we’re planning a road trip in northern Algeria at the end of January – early February.
Anyone have any tips for a car rental agency that’s both reliable and not too expensive? Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
I traveled through southern Peru in November 2024 and now I’d like to explore the north. We’re a group of 5 people for a 15-day trip.
Iquitos or Nauta for the Amazon rainforest—I saw that you have to fly there. Chiclayo Chachapoyas Kuelap Leimebamba Cajamarca Trujillo And if we have time, Huaraz for the Andes cordillera.
No problem taking overnight buses—they save a lot of time. Or renting a car and figuring it out as we go.
We’d also love to take the train from Lima to Huancayo, but it seems complicated—I don’t understand when it runs.
Thanks for your help! Best regards,
I traveled through southern Peru in November 2024 and now I’d like to explore the north. We’re a group of 5 people for a 15-day trip.
Iquitos or Nauta for the Amazon rainforest—I saw that you have to fly there. Chiclayo Chachapoyas Kuelap Leimebamba Cajamarca Trujillo And if we have time, Huaraz for the Andes cordillera.
No problem taking overnight buses—they save a lot of time. Or renting a car and figuring it out as we go.
We’d also love to take the train from Lima to Huancayo, but it seems complicated—I don’t understand when it runs.
Thanks for your help! Best regards,
I’d like to drive to Morocco from Paris via Spain. I was really surprised to see the ferry crossing prices—around 500 €—but especially the crossing time (about 1 hour). Normally, I pay 3000 € to go to Tunisia from Genoa, but that’s for a 24-hour crossing.
My question: is it cheaper to buy the ticket on the spot, as some Moroccans have advised me? Though I’ve also heard the opposite.
What do you think, considering I need to get to Tétouan around July 17th and return from Tangier around August 4th?
Thanks 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 there,
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Slovenia in May (9–19 May) and starting to look at accommodations. Unfortunately, I’m only seeing relatively expensive options—nothing under 50 €, and usually around 100–150 €. Traveling solo, that could quickly blow my budget. And 30 € for a bed in a 10-person dorm at a youth hostel feels like a rip-off...
Are there other booking sources besides the usual Booking.com, Airbnb, and Google? Or can anyone confirm if I’ll find more reasonable rates on the ground around Bled, Bohinj, Triglav, or in mountain huts? I’ll be renting a car to optimize my travel, so I won’t be limited geographically.
Thanks so much! !
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Slovenia in May (9–19 May) and starting to look at accommodations. Unfortunately, I’m only seeing relatively expensive options—nothing under 50 €, and usually around 100–150 €. Traveling solo, that could quickly blow my budget. And 30 € for a bed in a 10-person dorm at a youth hostel feels like a rip-off...
Are there other booking sources besides the usual Booking.com, Airbnb, and Google? Or can anyone confirm if I’ll find more reasonable rates on the ground around Bled, Bohinj, Triglav, or in mountain huts? I’ll be renting a car to optimize my travel, so I won’t be limited geographically.
Thanks so much! !
Hi there,
Could you recommend some nice and affordable neighborhoods to book a hotel in for visiting Nice and exploring its surroundings and nearby villages?
I’d like to know if it’s better to book the entire stay in Nice and take day trips to the villages, or if there are villages worth spending at least one night in to really explore them properly?
Since all the villages are stunning and we have to make a choice, which ones are absolutely must-visit?
My 16-year-old daughter and I will be spending a week there at the end of April. We’ll arrive by TGV from Paris and plan to use public transport during our stay. Do you know if there’s a weekly transport pass available and how much it costs?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I’d like to know if it’s better to book the entire stay in Nice and take day trips to the villages, or if there are villages worth spending at least one night in to really explore them properly?
Since all the villages are stunning and we have to make a choice, which ones are absolutely must-visit?
My 16-year-old daughter and I will be spending a week there at the end of April. We’ll arrive by TGV from Paris and plan to use public transport during our stay. Do you know if there’s a weekly transport pass available and how much it costs?
Thanks in advance for your help!
hi there
I’m planning to spend about twenty days in Réunion in November. I’d like to get around using the *car jaune* (2 € per ticket), but from what I’ve heard, it doesn’t cover the whole island. I’m not looking to head toward the ocean and the beautiful beaches—more toward the mountainous landscapes, even if I’ll just be admiring them from below. 😉 Maybe other buses go where I want to go. By the way, are there any relatively easy mountain hikes, and where?
But here’s the most important part: I don’t want to book anything in advance because I don’t know what my itinerary will look like—it’ll change depending on my mood. 3 days here, 5 days there, etc. On top of that, I’d like to arrange half-board stays with locals—not professionals—by approaching them and asking if they’d be willing to host me (overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner) for 30 € to 40 € per day.
What do you think? Does the price seem reasonable? And is it okay to take the initiative and ask Réunionnais directly?
The tourist office in Réunion told me that since November is peak tourist season, I should book without delay. 🤪
For four years in a row, I traveled across Canada for a month and a half each time, relying only on hitchhiking and half-board stays with Canadians who welcomed me (and refused to let me pay them).
If I’d listened to my family and friends, I never would’ve taken the leap—and that adventure remains one of the best experiences of my life.
Thanks for your input!
I’m planning to spend about twenty days in Réunion in November. I’d like to get around using the *car jaune* (2 € per ticket), but from what I’ve heard, it doesn’t cover the whole island. I’m not looking to head toward the ocean and the beautiful beaches—more toward the mountainous landscapes, even if I’ll just be admiring them from below. 😉 Maybe other buses go where I want to go. By the way, are there any relatively easy mountain hikes, and where?
But here’s the most important part: I don’t want to book anything in advance because I don’t know what my itinerary will look like—it’ll change depending on my mood. 3 days here, 5 days there, etc. On top of that, I’d like to arrange half-board stays with locals—not professionals—by approaching them and asking if they’d be willing to host me (overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner) for 30 € to 40 € per day.
What do you think? Does the price seem reasonable? And is it okay to take the initiative and ask Réunionnais directly?
The tourist office in Réunion told me that since November is peak tourist season, I should book without delay. 🤪
For four years in a row, I traveled across Canada for a month and a half each time, relying only on hitchhiking and half-board stays with Canadians who welcomed me (and refused to let me pay them).
If I’d listened to my family and friends, I never would’ve taken the leap—and that adventure remains one of the best experiences of my life.
Thanks for your input!
Hi everyone,
It’s been ages since I last dropped by here... maybe simply because, apart from Nepal, I haven’t really had the chance to hit the road lately. 😉
This year, I’d love to spend a few days in Lisbon, probably in late May or early June. But with my budget being what it is, I’m looking for great tips to avoid wasting time once I’m there and risk missing out on hidden gems or unusual culinary specialties and/or quirky activities! I’m hoping to find a room in a local’s home where I can stay in a quiet neighborhood near the center, so I can get around without relying too much on public transport—my walking shoes are my best travel buddies. I’d love all your recommendations, especially for parks, small neighborhood markets, casual eateries for a quick bite, your favorite viewpoints to soak in the scenery (I’m bringing my travel journal to sketch my getaway in watercolors), events around traditional art and crafts, and so on. All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories! Thanks in advance, everyone! Isabelle
It’s been ages since I last dropped by here... maybe simply because, apart from Nepal, I haven’t really had the chance to hit the road lately. 😉
This year, I’d love to spend a few days in Lisbon, probably in late May or early June. But with my budget being what it is, I’m looking for great tips to avoid wasting time once I’m there and risk missing out on hidden gems or unusual culinary specialties and/or quirky activities! I’m hoping to find a room in a local’s home where I can stay in a quiet neighborhood near the center, so I can get around without relying too much on public transport—my walking shoes are my best travel buddies. I’d love all your recommendations, especially for parks, small neighborhood markets, casual eateries for a quick bite, your favorite viewpoints to soak in the scenery (I’m bringing my travel journal to sketch my getaway in watercolors), events around traditional art and crafts, and so on. All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories! Thanks in advance, everyone! Isabelle
Hey everyone!
I’m diving into planning a trip I’ve dreamed of for a long time: crossing Africa from North to South solo, with a departure planned for October 2025 for about 8-9 months. I’m leaving from Paris with a starting budget of around 7,000 €, aiming to supplement it with work along the way.
My planned route: Senegal → Gambia → Sierra Leone/Liberia (if logistics work out) → Côte d'Ivoire → Ghana → Togo → Benin → Cameroon → Gabon → Kenya (Masai Mara) → Uganda (Bwindi gorillas) → Rwanda → Tanzania (Kili + Serengeti + Zanzibar) → Mozambique → Malawi → Zambia (Victoria Falls) → Botswana → Namibia → South Africa (Cape Town). Madagascar as a bonus if timing/budget allows from Mozambique.
I’m not a backpacking newbie—I’ve done several trips in Europe and I’m familiar with the lifestyle, hostels, local transport, etc. But Africa is my first big adventure on this continent, and I’ve got some very concrete questions I’d love feedback on from people who’ve been there.
🎭 My big dilemma: flexibility vs. pre-organized work
What matters most to me is NOT rushing through. If I feel good somewhere, I’ll stay longer. If a region doesn’t click, I’ll cut it short. That seems totally incompatible with having pre-booked work or volunteer gigs, yet I need that income to stretch my budget.
I’m torn between two approaches:
Option A: The mixed rhythm: 3-4 weeks of volunteering in a country (free accommodation, full immersion), then 1-2 countries in classic backpacker "vacation" mode, then another mission somewhere, etc. This gives a breathing rhythm and avoids burnout from non-stop volunteering.
Option B: The continuous flow: finding gigs as I go, from the previous country, contacting hosts 2-3 weeks in advance with a flexible date range. Keeping maximum spontaneity but never arriving anywhere without a safety net.
Have you tried either? What actually works on the ground in Africa?
🌍 What I’m really looking for in this trip
Not just the classic tourist spots. I want to see the country as it is—eating at local joints, taking local transport (bush taxis, minibuses, sept-places), staying with locals when possible. The big reserves and safaris are part of the plan (Masai Mara, Serengeti, Okavango), but just as much as hanging out in a residential neighborhood in Dakar, understanding how people really live.
Volunteering or work interests me for that reason too (not just for free lodging, but because it’s the deepest way to dive into a country). Working at a school in Ghana, a lodge in Kenya, a permaculture farm in Mozambique—I see it as an immersion that classic tourism can’t offer.
🎒 My concrete questions
About Workaway and Worldpackers: I’ve read a lot but would love on-the-ground feedback, especially for West and East Africa. Are hosts really flexible with dates for long-term travelers? Do the advertised gigs match reality? Are there alternative platforms you’d recommend for Africa specifically (I’ve heard of Help Exchange, WWOOF Africa, local networks…)?
About "off-platform" jobs: Is it really doable to find informal work on the spot (bars, restaurants, lodges) without prior contacts? In which countries/cities is this most accessible for a French speaker without a local work permit?
About logistics between countries: For those who’ve done the West Coast (Senegal → Ghana → Benin), how did you cross borders? Direct buses or local shared taxis at each border? And for the jump from Central Africa → Kenya, is a flight mandatory, or are there feasible overland routes?
About Madagascar: I’m considering adding it from Mozambique (flight Maputo or Beira → Tana). Those who’ve done it backpacker-style on a tight budget—is 3-4 weeks doable, or is it too short to be worth it?
I’m open to all tips, experiences, warnings, and pleasant surprises. And if you’ve got trusted local contacts (Workaway hosts, associations, community lodges), I’m all ears!
I’ve got tons of questions and I’m eager for any advice or experiences you can share!!
I’m diving into planning a trip I’ve dreamed of for a long time: crossing Africa from North to South solo, with a departure planned for October 2025 for about 8-9 months. I’m leaving from Paris with a starting budget of around 7,000 €, aiming to supplement it with work along the way.
My planned route: Senegal → Gambia → Sierra Leone/Liberia (if logistics work out) → Côte d'Ivoire → Ghana → Togo → Benin → Cameroon → Gabon → Kenya (Masai Mara) → Uganda (Bwindi gorillas) → Rwanda → Tanzania (Kili + Serengeti + Zanzibar) → Mozambique → Malawi → Zambia (Victoria Falls) → Botswana → Namibia → South Africa (Cape Town). Madagascar as a bonus if timing/budget allows from Mozambique.
I’m not a backpacking newbie—I’ve done several trips in Europe and I’m familiar with the lifestyle, hostels, local transport, etc. But Africa is my first big adventure on this continent, and I’ve got some very concrete questions I’d love feedback on from people who’ve been there.
🎭 My big dilemma: flexibility vs. pre-organized work
What matters most to me is NOT rushing through. If I feel good somewhere, I’ll stay longer. If a region doesn’t click, I’ll cut it short. That seems totally incompatible with having pre-booked work or volunteer gigs, yet I need that income to stretch my budget.
I’m torn between two approaches:
Option A: The mixed rhythm: 3-4 weeks of volunteering in a country (free accommodation, full immersion), then 1-2 countries in classic backpacker "vacation" mode, then another mission somewhere, etc. This gives a breathing rhythm and avoids burnout from non-stop volunteering.
Option B: The continuous flow: finding gigs as I go, from the previous country, contacting hosts 2-3 weeks in advance with a flexible date range. Keeping maximum spontaneity but never arriving anywhere without a safety net.
Have you tried either? What actually works on the ground in Africa?
🌍 What I’m really looking for in this trip
Not just the classic tourist spots. I want to see the country as it is—eating at local joints, taking local transport (bush taxis, minibuses, sept-places), staying with locals when possible. The big reserves and safaris are part of the plan (Masai Mara, Serengeti, Okavango), but just as much as hanging out in a residential neighborhood in Dakar, understanding how people really live.
Volunteering or work interests me for that reason too (not just for free lodging, but because it’s the deepest way to dive into a country). Working at a school in Ghana, a lodge in Kenya, a permaculture farm in Mozambique—I see it as an immersion that classic tourism can’t offer.
🎒 My concrete questions
About Workaway and Worldpackers: I’ve read a lot but would love on-the-ground feedback, especially for West and East Africa. Are hosts really flexible with dates for long-term travelers? Do the advertised gigs match reality? Are there alternative platforms you’d recommend for Africa specifically (I’ve heard of Help Exchange, WWOOF Africa, local networks…)?
About "off-platform" jobs: Is it really doable to find informal work on the spot (bars, restaurants, lodges) without prior contacts? In which countries/cities is this most accessible for a French speaker without a local work permit?
About logistics between countries: For those who’ve done the West Coast (Senegal → Ghana → Benin), how did you cross borders? Direct buses or local shared taxis at each border? And for the jump from Central Africa → Kenya, is a flight mandatory, or are there feasible overland routes?
About Madagascar: I’m considering adding it from Mozambique (flight Maputo or Beira → Tana). Those who’ve done it backpacker-style on a tight budget—is 3-4 weeks doable, or is it too short to be worth it?
I’m open to all tips, experiences, warnings, and pleasant surprises. And if you’ve got trusted local contacts (Workaway hosts, associations, community lodges), I’m all ears!
I’ve got tons of questions and I’m eager for any advice or experiences you can share!!
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip for 2 adults and 2 kids to Tanzania and Zanzibar. I’ve had a quick look, and the prices are starting to get pretty wild.
We’ve got a budget of 8,000 €, and I was thinking of doing three or four days of safari and three or four days in Zanzibar, but even that seems like it might be over budget. Have you got any thoughts? I was also considering heading straight to Zanzibar and doing a one- or two-day excursion by plane instead—maybe that’d be cheaper than staying in a lodge.
Anyway, thanks for sharing your experiences and any price tips, departing from Nice!
We’ll be in Srinagar for 4 days in mid-May 2026 during our backpacking trip as a couple. Do you have any nice places to recommend, and what about the houseboats on Dal Lake? Should we spend all our nights there, or just one night for practicality when getting around?
Thanks,
Rozenn