Bonjour à tous, Pour mes 18 ans, j'ai décidé de prtir avec ma mère au Maroc pendant 2 semaines. On a déjà été l'an passé à Ourzazate, Essaouira et Marrakech. Mais cette fois-ci on veut visiter d'autres villes excepté Marrkech qu'on a adoré ! On voudrait rester 3/4 jours à Marrakech. Voilà l'itinéraire qui nous plairait:
Rabat/Tanger/ Fès/Chefchaouen /Meknès/Merzouga/Boumalne Dades/Marrakech/ Safi avez vous déjà fait ce circuit? pensez-vous qu'en 15 jours cela est possible? (sans passer son temps dans les transports et rester au final que 4h dans la ville? )
Avez-vous des conseils, ou des destinations à absolument visiter? on nous a également déconseillé Rabat, l'avez-vous déjà visité?
Merci beaucoup pour vos réponses, et si vous avez d'autres idées de circuits ne passant pas par la côte( Agadir, Essaouira, Casablanca) on est preneuse !!
vous pourriez atterir à Tanger, ville sympa, partir sur Chefchouen, puis rejoindre Fes (à ne pas rater c'est sur) et Meknes (Meknes est à 30 min en train de Fes), ensuite descendre sur Rissani et le désert, puis remonter vers Marrakech en passant par Boulmane le long du Dades (voir les gorges du Todra et du Dades, puis Skoura. et revenir en france depuis Marrakech.
en deux semaines, c'est bon, c'est tranquille. sans passer tout son temps dans les transports (vous prenez quel transport ? bus ou ;location ?)
Nos billets ne sont pas encore pris ! D'ailleurs que me conseillez-vous? avec quelle compagnie et surtout à quel moment ??
on prévoit de voyager en bus, en taxi et en train une fois là-bas mais pas en voiture de location car depuis qu'on a été à Marrakech, ma mère ne veut pas conduire en ville !!!!
on espère que toutes ces villes valent le détour, afin de ne pas perdre notre temps... nous serons également à la recherche de bons plans pour le logement, auberges ou chez l'habitant afin de faire quelques économies et aussi pour éviter les hôtels classiques. Merci de vos réponses ! 🙂 et si vous avez d'autres conseils, ils sont les bienvenus
Tanger : oui ça vaut une grande journée de visite; si vous y arrivez par l'avion du matin (8h à tanger), vous pouvez vous y balader toute la journée et partir en bus le lendemain pour chefchaouen.
chefchaouen : pas possible d'être décue de cette médina bleue, de son implantaion au milieu des montagnes. vous pourriez y passer deux nuits pour bien vous y balader
le lendemain : le bus va direct sur Fes, il part vers 12 ou 13 heures et arrive vers 18h-19h
fes vaut bien 3 jours de decouvertes : une ville extraordinaire.
ensuite vous descendez vers le desert et un bivouac dans les dunes donnent un avant-gout de desert. (voyez votre"opérateur" sur place ou auberge au pied des dunes) de fes y'a des bus qui desnedent jusque rissani et dela des taxis collectifs. vous sere beaucoup solliciter : prenez votre temps, soparez les prix, demandez quelq sont les prestations...pas de panique, y'a le temps. les bivouacs ne partent jamais avant 16h30 -17 h;
ensuite la vallée du Dades : la vallée en elle-même vaut le passage : les paysages de l'atlas sont magnifiques.
les gorges du Todra et celles du Dases sont à voir : magnifiques, superbes....
Skoura vaut pour son marché et surtout sa palmeraie (mais celle de tinehrir et celle de boukmane sont aussi belles)
Ouarzz pour reprendrele bus pour marrakech, mais aussi pour la kasbah de taourirt, les jardins de l'Oued Ouarzazate, les studios de cinema.
partout dans les vallées vous trouverez des auberges sympa, pas chères , en 1/2 pension si vous le desirez (sur le huide du routard, bcp d'adresses), loin des hotels classiques. (pas besoin de reserver, tel le matin pour le soir)
à Aouarzz : l'hotelLe Royal, au centre? bien, clean, pas cher.
à fez : vous pouvez essayer les "zyarates" (sur google) : logement chez l'habitant dans de splendides demeures traditionnelles fasssies. (reserver)
marrakech : vous connaissez deja. Moi je loge à l(hotel Imouzzer, très clean , sympa, très bon marché (genre 120 DH pour 2)
tanger : je suis allée pour une nuit au Continental, historique, pour le fun.
pour l'avion : surfez un max sur les low-coast pour vous trouver non un AR sur la même compagnie, mais un aller sur Tanger et un autre Marrak-Paris.
regardez sur easy-jet (directement su leur site, pas sur les comparatifs, que vous pouve aussi consulter pour avoirune idée mais pas pour reserver)...faut fouiller sur le web;
ne vous y prenez pas trop tard.
(j'ai des photos de ces villes et vallées sur mon blog maroc ci-dessous)
Bonjour,
Je ne peux qu'approuver ce que vous dit "Cambrousse"
Pour les bonnes adresses;j'en connais, mais c'est plus dans ma région(Tiznit/Sidi-Ifni)
Au Maroc, a mon avis, il n'y a véritablement pas d'endroit a négliger, la difficulté réside dans la sélection, c'est bien d'avoir posé les questions.
Je pense qu'il faut aussi savoir prendre son temps, pas de programme trop rigide ou trop serré.
Savoir profiter du moment et ne pas "consommer"
Si vous avez un flash a un endroit, profitez en bien, car si vous y revenez, il y a peu de chance que vous y retrouviez les memes émotions.
Cordialement
,
patrick
marche à l'étoile meme si elle est trop haute
(Alexandra David- Neel)
voyager n'est pas arrivé mais parcourir le chemin(stevenson)
Pourquoi repasser derriere les autres sans cesse , comme raoulx à une époque. Dans le forum, dans tout les pays, il y a souvant une personne ou plus, monsieur je sait tout qui intervient, à quoi cela sert.
parceque Petitilia vit au Maroc, le connait bien et qu'il apporte son vécu aussi et on a besoin de ses avis (ça a été mon cas).... un peu d'indulgence 🙂, est-ce que c'est grave docteur 😉?
Bonjour,
Tu vois, tu auras déjà appris une chose, c'est qu'on dit bonjour!
Après, si mes messages ne te conviennent pas, il ne faut pas les lire!
C'est vrai que toi , avec 7 messages en trois ans, tu ne dois pas trop savoir quoi dire?
Alors, tu ne dis rien!
Bonne soirée
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, et merci de vos reponses. Le blog de cambrousse sur le maroc est très bien fait et nous conforte dans notre idée et sur les villes à visiter. Savez-vous s'il ya beaucoup de pensions, d'auberges ou de possibilités de loger chez l'habitant. Et doit-on toujours réserver ? Cambrousse toutes vos connaissances peuvent nous aider.
oui il y a beaucoup d'auberges, de petites hotelleries sympa, ou l'on a bon contact avec les marocains qui s'en occupe. c'est rarement indifférent. pas besoin de reservation, ontel le matin pour le soir pour se rassurer, parfois même en arrivant suer la localité. le mieux est un guide-papier (moi je prends le routard)..... et un portable.
loger chez l'habitant ne se fait pas vraiment, mais les auberges sont souvent tenues par des familles.
et merci 🙂 pour mon blog.
moi je reserve en général pour le soir de mon arrivée au maroc et pour le ou les derniers jours su sejour, selon mon circuit.
mais vous verrez, c'est plus facile à faire qu'à expliquer.
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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 😊
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.
I’m reaching out to gather your thoughts on an itinerary (10 days... or more?) I’d like to do at the beginning of June 🙂.
Just so you know, I’m planning to do this trip solo (25 years old), using only public transport and just a backpack. I’ve already been to Marrakech and climbed Mount Toubkal two years ago...
I’ll be arriving in Tangier.
Day 1-2: Explore the city center, hike around Cap Spartel...
Day 3: Stop in Tetouan
Day 4-5-6: Chefchaouen and a day hike in the Rif Mountains
Day 6-7: Discover the city of Fes (I’ve heard so many great things!!)
Day 8: Stop in Meknes and possibly visit the historic site of Volubilis
Day 9-10: Rabat (I’ve heard mixed things... some good, some bad)
After that, I have the choice of heading back to Tangier for my return flight... or going down to Agadir (also a possible return flight) and extending my trip by 5 days :)
From what I can tell, everything is well connected by bus (CTM) or train (ONCF).
Another question: Is the vibe in Moroccan youth hostels for meeting people the same as what you’d find in Western Europe?
Thanks in advance for your replies and your kindness! 😊
Tickets for entry to Majorelle Garden are only issued online via an official site
(though there are fraudulent sites out there). On the official site, they ask for legitimate info
(name, nationality, etc.). What made me go "hmm" was the request for both an email address
AND a password (with confirmation). Is this normal?
Thanks for your replies.
Hi there, a group of girlfriends and I are heading to Tunisia. We’d love to know how much cash we should bring for 6 days, considering everything’s already paid for at the hotel. Thanks for your tips!
I’m finalizing the loop I’d like to do in May over 13 days, starting and ending in Essaouira.
We’re planning to rent a vehicle and are pretty active—we’re not really into crowds (that’s why I’ve decided to skip Marrakech).
Here’s my proposed itinerary:
Trip Proposal Summary:
From May 13 (morning arrival) to May 26 (morning departure)
Arrival and departure: Essaouira
Day 1 (May 13): Arrival in Essaouira – Settling in / Exploring / Rest
Day 2 (May 14): Essaouira – Water activities
Day 3 (May 15): Essaouira to Tafraoute (~5h30) – route via Agadir – arrival and first exploration; Question: Is a detour to Taroudant worth considering?
Day 4 (May 16): Tafraoute – Hike in the granite rocks – wild bivouac
Day 5 (May 17): Tafraoute – Aït Mansour gorges – oasis – night in a hostel
Day 6 (May 18): Tafraoute → Foum Zguid (~5h) – transition route – simple overnight or bivouac
Day 7 (May 19): Foum Zguid → Zagora (~3h) – Draa Valley – desert prep
Day 8 (May 20): Zagora → M'Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chigaga – departure with 4x4 guide – entering the dunes – bivouac
Day 9 (May 21): Erg Chigaga – full desert day – walking, exploring – bivouac
Day 10 (May 22): Desert → Ouarzazate (~5–6h) – leaving the desert – rest
Day 11 (May 23): Aït Benhaddou – early visit – short hike – overnight stay
Day 12 (May 24): Aït Benhaddou → Telouet – route toward the Atlas – start of trek – bivouac
Day 13 (May 25): Atlas → Essaouira (~5–6h) – end of trek – return to Essaouira (overnight)
Day 14 (May 26): Essaouira – free time + return flight
What do you think?
I aimed for an excursion to the Chigaga desert from M’Hamid because it seems less touristy and allows for a more compact loop. Is that a good idea? Is the drive to M’Hamid maybe too tedious?
Open to your great tips if there’s room for optimization!
A lot of people find it important to stick to their budget when traveling—not to skimp, but to visit as many places as possible since traveling is their hobby.
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
Hi everyone! 😊
We’re traveling as a family to Marrakech from April 19 to 24, and there’ll be 15 of us (all ages), staying in the Targa neighborhood (El Idrissi Street).
I’d love your advice on a few things! 🙏
🚗 Vehicle rental
We’re thinking of renting 3 cars. We’ve seen really low prices online, but often without insurance.
👉 Do you have any reliable contacts or personal experiences to share?
👉 Would you recommend getting specific “tourist” insurance?
🏛️ Visits – Bahia Palace & Saadian Tombs
We’d like to visit the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs, but:
We can’t find single tickets online
We only see guided tours with fixed times (like 9:30 AM / 4-hour tours)
👉 Do you know if it’s possible to book without a guide?
👉 Or do we have to buy tickets on-site? (We’re a little worried about crowds and lines, especially with older folks in the group.)
🍽️ Restaurants / meals
We’ve spotted the Grand Bazaar Marrakech for a meal.
👉 Any thoughts?
👉 Could you recommend other restaurants in the same budget? (We’re a big group, so it needs to stay reasonable.)
For lunch/snacks, we’ve seen:
Snack Toubkal
Goûter Saveur
👉 If anyone’s been, I’d love your feedback! 😊
🛒 Practical info – Targa neighborhood
We’ll be in Targa (El Idrissi Street).
👉 Are there shops nearby for quick groceries (breakfast, water, etc.)?
If you’ve got any great tips, contacts, or little tricks, I’d love to hear them! 😍
Thanks so much for your help! 💖
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is...
My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music.
Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians?
We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley.
If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Mid-May: arriving alone (so, a "petit taxi"?) at Marrakech airport around 4:30 PM,
is it advisable to take a taxi at the airport (cost?) or is it wiser to book one through the hotel before departure (which would cost me 20 €)?
I think I’ve seen lower fares elsewhere (12 €?).
Destination: Riad Sijane near Djemaa El Fna square. Thanks!
I’m planning my next trip outside Europe for next year, but unfortunately, I don’t have a choice with the dates—it’s late June to early July. Last year, I went to Japan for three weeks, and it was constantly 36-37°C with over 90% humidity. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible either.
For Egypt, I know it’s a period to avoid if possible, but I’m thinking that by the sea, it might be manageable. Otherwise, I’ll consider another destination.
Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada in the evening
Day 2, 3, 4: Hurghada
Day 5: Hurghada, then drive to Luxor in the early afternoon
Day 6: Luxor
Day 7: Luxor, then drive back to Hurghada in the late afternoon
Day 8, 9, 10, 11: Hurghada
Day 12: Return flight
For the Hurghada trip, either rent a car or—easier—a private car/van.
Is it worth adding an extra day in Luxor?
During the stay, we’re planning activities like camel rides, quad biking, jeep tours, snorkeling, and jet skiing.
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Morocco in September-October in our Fiat camper van, which isn’t a 4x4 but has already handled quite a bit of rough travel. While reading up on southern Morocco, we’ve been drawn to the Aguinane oasis but I’m having trouble locating it on the map. Is it possible to get there without a 4x4?
Thanks for your help
