Découvrir Fez et ses alentours
by Ruboisé
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Salut à tous, je vais à Fès pendant une semaine dans un mois. je suis à la recherche de tous tuyaux intéressants pour visiter cette ville
et ses alentours. transports..
salut!
à citer les thermes molay yakoob, à ne pas ràter!
prendre un grand taxi d'en face de la gare du train à 20 dh, jusqu'à molay yakoob où tu peus te baigner et y manger un tajine ou harira.tu peux aussi y loger mais négocie le prix!
ya aussi ayne Allah, une source médicinale.
Sidi hrazam aussi.
tu peux aussi y visiter la Médina, y consacrer une journée et en profiter pr le shopping surtout les souvenire en cuir, ou en profiter por acheter un jaket en cuir, négocie le prix!visiter Méknès, ifrane.
voilà!
enjoy it!
where there is a will, there is a way!
tu peux te procurer à Fès le guide des circuits balisés, un guide vert "des circuits touristiques thématiques", très bien fait, des balades qui te feront découvrir Fès sous toutes ses formes.
6 circuits différents.
"fes de baba en bab" : j'ai aimé aussi les circuits proposés (à acheter en france celui-là)
le petit "voyager pratique" Fes-Meknes de Michelin est bien aussi
tu peux aller passer une journée à Meknès : par le train c'est à 30 minutes, une journée suffit ! si tu es e voiture, tu pousses jusque Volubilis si tu aimes les ruines romaines. ça faiy une belle journée.
toujours pour dégager en touche" une journée : une balade vers Azrou, forêt de cèdres, singes magots, (voiture de loc ou taxi) tu as des bus mais pour une journée, bien moins de liberté.
n'oublies pas de faire le tour de la ville par les Bordjs : vues impressionnantes de la ville dans les montagnes.
se "perdre" dans les souks : on ne finit jamais d'explorer toutes ces ruelles? tu peux y acheter tes épices pour la maison, des emporte-pièces à petits gâteaux si tu es gourmand ... et tous les trésors de l'artisanat marocain.
visiter une fabrique de potier à la périphérie de la ville : on assiste à tout le procédé de fabrication. le "bleu" de Fès typique de la fabrication de Fès, mais pas exhaustif. les tanneries
y'a des endroits touristes +++ et d'autres ou y'a plus un "chat européen" : le long de l'oued Fès, calme, sympa. le resto "la noria", manger dehors sous les orangers, sympa, pas bien cher;
j'ai bien aimé aller diner le soir en ville moderne, ça fait respirer un peu.
Fès est une ville magnifique !
quelques photos de Fès
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1644027777396.92558.1137903877&type=3
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1119529905277.20583.1137903877&type=3
🙂
tu peux aller passer une journée à Meknès : par le train c'est à 30 minutes, une journée suffit ! si tu es e voiture, tu pousses jusque Volubilis si tu aimes les ruines romaines. ça faiy une belle journée.
toujours pour dégager en touche" une journée : une balade vers Azrou, forêt de cèdres, singes magots, (voiture de loc ou taxi) tu as des bus mais pour une journée, bien moins de liberté.
n'oublies pas de faire le tour de la ville par les Bordjs : vues impressionnantes de la ville dans les montagnes.
se "perdre" dans les souks : on ne finit jamais d'explorer toutes ces ruelles? tu peux y acheter tes épices pour la maison, des emporte-pièces à petits gâteaux si tu es gourmand ... et tous les trésors de l'artisanat marocain.
visiter une fabrique de potier à la périphérie de la ville : on assiste à tout le procédé de fabrication. le "bleu" de Fès typique de la fabrication de Fès, mais pas exhaustif. les tanneries
y'a des endroits touristes +++ et d'autres ou y'a plus un "chat européen" : le long de l'oued Fès, calme, sympa. le resto "la noria", manger dehors sous les orangers, sympa, pas bien cher;
j'ai bien aimé aller diner le soir en ville moderne, ça fait respirer un peu.
Fès est une ville magnifique !
quelques photos de Fès
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1644027777396.92558.1137903877&type=3
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1119529905277.20583.1137903877&type=3
🙂
Bonjour,
Dans les alentours de Fès:
-Ifrane, je n'ai pas apprécié du tout.
-J'ai beaucoup aimé Séfrou et sa petite médina...
-Meknès est facilement accessible en train.
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Bonsoir!
c'est un plaisir de t'aider!
surtout que fés mérite d'étre visitée!
le tps du trajet de la gare à Molay yakoub je crois que c une demie heure.
Ayne Allah se trouve vers la route de Moulay yakoub mais je ne sais pas s'il existe un taxi direct.
autre chose, bizarement: le grand taxi de la gare qui mène à 20 dh par personne (il prend six passagers) n'accépete pas qu'on te prend seul à un prix vértigineux soit disant pr gagner le tps ou pr ton confort!ces taxis là, à ton retour vers fés, tu ne paieras que 15 dh!
faut toujours avoir de la monnaie sur toi!
Sefrou est une petite ville à coté pas trop de choses à y voir à part ses cascades!
à fés tu apprécieras aussi le Khliàà c de la viande de mouton salie épicée et séchée au soleil puis cuite avec de la graisse! très bon avec des oeufs en tajine au petit déjeuner!myam yam! en plus c'est une spécialité de la ville!
Sidi harazem est une source médicinale réputée par son eau qui traite les lithiases rénales mais pour y aller?? sùrement il y a des moyens de transport en commun près de la gare routière cette fois ci!
et si Fès t'ennuie un peu: Taza, la porte du moyen atlas n'est pas très loine où l'ancienne médina avec ses ruelles et aussi la fameuse grotte de Friouato et les sources de Rass lma. voilà! pour une semaine, faudra planifier et gérer ton temps pour voir le max!
ah , j'ai oublié: la nouga: friandise fassie faite par des cacaouètes caramélisées ou de la graine de lin ou autre! myam yam!
enjoy it!
à fés tu apprécieras aussi le Khliàà c de la viande de mouton salie épicée et séchée au soleil puis cuite avec de la graisse! très bon avec des oeufs en tajine au petit déjeuner!myam yam! en plus c'est une spécialité de la ville!
Sidi harazem est une source médicinale réputée par son eau qui traite les lithiases rénales mais pour y aller?? sùrement il y a des moyens de transport en commun près de la gare routière cette fois ci!
et si Fès t'ennuie un peu: Taza, la porte du moyen atlas n'est pas très loine où l'ancienne médina avec ses ruelles et aussi la fameuse grotte de Friouato et les sources de Rass lma. voilà! pour une semaine, faudra planifier et gérer ton temps pour voir le max!
ah , j'ai oublié: la nouga: friandise fassie faite par des cacaouètes caramélisées ou de la graine de lin ou autre! myam yam!
enjoy it!
where there is a will, there is a way!
de rien J Pierre , 🙂 Fès est une ville que j'aime particulièrement. on en finit jamais de la découvrir.
je crois que c'est à Séfrou que je suis allée dans une habitation troglodyte. faut demander, on ne les trouve pas facilement. et elles sont habitées : je ne le savais pas et j'ai été horriblement gênée car je pensais qu'il s'agissait d'anciens habitas. en fait c'est plutôt des trous dans le sol ..... habitats très pauvres. une vieille dame charmante nous a reçu, elle avait sur son métier à tisser un petit tapis : une pure merveille qui, vendue à paris, lui aurait rapporté une petite fortune. 🤪
je crois que c'est à Séfrou que je suis allée dans une habitation troglodyte. faut demander, on ne les trouve pas facilement. et elles sont habitées : je ne le savais pas et j'ai été horriblement gênée car je pensais qu'il s'agissait d'anciens habitas. en fait c'est plutôt des trous dans le sol ..... habitats très pauvres. une vieille dame charmante nous a reçu, elle avait sur son métier à tisser un petit tapis : une pure merveille qui, vendue à paris, lui aurait rapporté une petite fortune. 🤪
Bonsoir Jean-Pierre
Connais-tu le meilleur moyen pour joindre Sefou à partit de Fès
J'y suis allé en taxi (grand taxi loué pour l'occasion). Sur la route, Bhalil est un beau petit village perché...
Quelques photos:
Séfrou:


Bhalil:


Connais-tu le meilleur moyen pour joindre Sefou à partit de Fès
J'y suis allé en taxi (grand taxi loué pour l'occasion). Sur la route, Bhalil est un beau petit village perché...
Quelques photos:
Séfrou:


Bhalil:


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bonjour
interesses par votre avis
on me propose un petit trek sur la montagne de BHALIL avec 5 h de marche
qu en pensez vous , quel interet ? Villages, paysages , cultures ?
Merci pour votre avis et tout tuyau sur Fes ou nous devons passer 4 jours la semaine prochaine ; vaut il mieux privilegier uniquement Fes ou pouvons nous envisager un jour ailleurs ? trek , Meknes ...?
je ne connais pas ce coin, mais après avoir regardé sur le net, j'avoue que je me laisserais bien tenter....
l'atlas est beau partout, les habitats troglodytes, y'en a pas partout, et puis, sortir des sentiers battus, faut faire 🙂
http://atlas-authentique.blogspot.fr/2012/06/moyen-atlas-bahlil.html
4 jours à Fès : vous pouvez les remplir entièrement avec la ville, très très "riche", mais aussi pourquoi pas une journée à l'extérieur ? l'idée se défend ..... en tout cas, chacun de mes séjours au Maroc a été une invitation pour celui d'après...... alors ?? (là je pars vers Compostelle, mais l'an prochain, ou cet automne, j'irais marcher dans ces coins là ou dans le Rif, ou sur la côte dans le sud .... ou ....magie du Maroc🙂)
l'atlas est beau partout, les habitats troglodytes, y'en a pas partout, et puis, sortir des sentiers battus, faut faire 🙂
http://atlas-authentique.blogspot.fr/2012/06/moyen-atlas-bahlil.html
4 jours à Fès : vous pouvez les remplir entièrement avec la ville, très très "riche", mais aussi pourquoi pas une journée à l'extérieur ? l'idée se défend ..... en tout cas, chacun de mes séjours au Maroc a été une invitation pour celui d'après...... alors ?? (là je pars vers Compostelle, mais l'an prochain, ou cet automne, j'irais marcher dans ces coins là ou dans le Rif, ou sur la côte dans le sud .... ou ....magie du Maroc🙂)
merci pour votre reponse et bon voyage à Compostelle
Bonsoir Isabelle,
Bhalil est une petite ville très agréable, située à proximité de Séfrou à l'entrée des moyens Atlas, située à 28 kms de Fès. Il est aisé de s'y rendre. Il suffit de prendre un grand taxi à Bâb-Ftouh dans la Médina (taxis collectifs) ou à la station Atlas dans la nouvelle ville. Les tarifs officiels des grands taxis sont affichés à gauche en sortant de l'aéroport. Négociez directement les tarifs avec les chauffeurs. Evitez les intermédiaires des hôtels ou autres qui prennent des commissions. Bhalil est une ville très colorée et agréable. Les gens y sont accueillants; déambuler dans ses ruelles est un plaisir. Même la visite touristique de la maison troglodyte d'Aïcha n'est pas dénuée d'intérêt. En ce qui concerne une marche à partir de Bhalil, je ne peux pas vraiment vous donner plus de conseils, sinon que la période est faste, les chemins sont fleuris (coquelicots, fleurs jaunes dont je ne connais le nom, bref de beaux tapis de couleurs recouvrent ces basses montagnes. Vers le sud, direction Immouzer et les dayets (lacs) la nature est plus austère. Fès nécessite de prendre son temps pour la découvrir. Un théâtre vivant! La médina de Fès el Bali est fabuleuse...mouvementée, vivante...Fès el Jedid bien différente, est bien agréable en traversant le jardin Jnane Smil le long de l'oued vers le restaurant la Noria et découvrir le Mellah (quartier juif). Déambuler sur les collines au niveau des Bjords est très agréable également, vue magnifique sue la médina, sentiers fleuris. Une visite de Meknès vaut le détour. Prendre un petit taxi jusqu'à la gare ONCF, puis prendre le train (pas cher du tout) et simplement 30 mn de trajet. Il y a un train toutes les heures jusqu'à 19h30. De la gare de Meknès prendre un petit taxi jusqu'à Bâb Mansour et à vous le plaisir de la découverte: d'un côté la place el hedim, la médina, la médersa, le petit musée etc...de l'autre la ville impériale, le mausolée de Moulay Ismail (gratuit), les greniers... Si cela vous intéresse Youssef , jeune chauffeur de taxi est bien sympa appelez le de notre part au 0699O29867 ou 0669956953 (usf_khadiri@hotmail.fr) Il peut venir à la gare si votre avion arrive après le dernier bus.(120 Dh la course, 15ODh la nuit). Bon voyage Jean Pierre
Bhalil est une petite ville très agréable, située à proximité de Séfrou à l'entrée des moyens Atlas, située à 28 kms de Fès. Il est aisé de s'y rendre. Il suffit de prendre un grand taxi à Bâb-Ftouh dans la Médina (taxis collectifs) ou à la station Atlas dans la nouvelle ville. Les tarifs officiels des grands taxis sont affichés à gauche en sortant de l'aéroport. Négociez directement les tarifs avec les chauffeurs. Evitez les intermédiaires des hôtels ou autres qui prennent des commissions. Bhalil est une ville très colorée et agréable. Les gens y sont accueillants; déambuler dans ses ruelles est un plaisir. Même la visite touristique de la maison troglodyte d'Aïcha n'est pas dénuée d'intérêt. En ce qui concerne une marche à partir de Bhalil, je ne peux pas vraiment vous donner plus de conseils, sinon que la période est faste, les chemins sont fleuris (coquelicots, fleurs jaunes dont je ne connais le nom, bref de beaux tapis de couleurs recouvrent ces basses montagnes. Vers le sud, direction Immouzer et les dayets (lacs) la nature est plus austère. Fès nécessite de prendre son temps pour la découvrir. Un théâtre vivant! La médina de Fès el Bali est fabuleuse...mouvementée, vivante...Fès el Jedid bien différente, est bien agréable en traversant le jardin Jnane Smil le long de l'oued vers le restaurant la Noria et découvrir le Mellah (quartier juif). Déambuler sur les collines au niveau des Bjords est très agréable également, vue magnifique sue la médina, sentiers fleuris. Une visite de Meknès vaut le détour. Prendre un petit taxi jusqu'à la gare ONCF, puis prendre le train (pas cher du tout) et simplement 30 mn de trajet. Il y a un train toutes les heures jusqu'à 19h30. De la gare de Meknès prendre un petit taxi jusqu'à Bâb Mansour et à vous le plaisir de la découverte: d'un côté la place el hedim, la médina, la médersa, le petit musée etc...de l'autre la ville impériale, le mausolée de Moulay Ismail (gratuit), les greniers... Si cela vous intéresse Youssef , jeune chauffeur de taxi est bien sympa appelez le de notre part au 0699O29867 ou 0669956953 (usf_khadiri@hotmail.fr) Il peut venir à la gare si votre avion arrive après le dernier bus.(120 Dh la course, 15ODh la nuit). Bon voyage Jean Pierre
merci pour tous ces renseignements , il nous tarde de voir Fes, nous partons demain !
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Thanks in advance.
have a good day
Good evening, everyone!
I’m reaching out to gather your thoughts on an itinerary (10 days... or more?) I’d like to do at the beginning of June 🙂.
Just so you know, I’m planning to do this trip solo (25 years old), using only public transport and just a backpack. I’ve already been to Marrakech and climbed Mount Toubkal two years ago...
I’ll be arriving in Tangier. Day 1-2: Explore the city center, hike around Cap Spartel... Day 3: Stop in Tetouan Day 4-5-6: Chefchaouen and a day hike in the Rif Mountains Day 6-7: Discover the city of Fes (I’ve heard so many great things!!) Day 8: Stop in Meknes and possibly visit the historic site of Volubilis Day 9-10: Rabat (I’ve heard mixed things... some good, some bad) After that, I have the choice of heading back to Tangier for my return flight... or going down to Agadir (also a possible return flight) and extending my trip by 5 days :)
From what I can tell, everything is well connected by bus (CTM) or train (ONCF). Another question: Is the vibe in Moroccan youth hostels for meeting people the same as what you’d find in Western Europe?
Thanks in advance for your replies and your kindness! 😊
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!
Hi everyone! :)
I’m finalizing the loop I’d like to do in May over 13 days, starting and ending in Essaouira.
We’re planning to rent a vehicle and are pretty active—we’re not really into crowds (that’s why I’ve decided to skip Marrakech).
Here’s my proposed itinerary:
Trip Proposal Summary: From May 13 (morning arrival) to May 26 (morning departure) Arrival and departure: Essaouira Day 1 (May 13): Arrival in Essaouira – Settling in / Exploring / Rest Day 2 (May 14): Essaouira – Water activities Day 3 (May 15): Essaouira to Tafraoute (~5h30) – route via Agadir – arrival and first exploration; Question: Is a detour to Taroudant worth considering? Day 4 (May 16): Tafraoute – Hike in the granite rocks – wild bivouac Day 5 (May 17): Tafraoute – Aït Mansour gorges – oasis – night in a hostel Day 6 (May 18): Tafraoute → Foum Zguid (~5h) – transition route – simple overnight or bivouac Day 7 (May 19): Foum Zguid → Zagora (~3h) – Draa Valley – desert prep Day 8 (May 20): Zagora → M'Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chigaga – departure with 4x4 guide – entering the dunes – bivouac Day 9 (May 21): Erg Chigaga – full desert day – walking, exploring – bivouac Day 10 (May 22): Desert → Ouarzazate (~5–6h) – leaving the desert – rest Day 11 (May 23): Aït Benhaddou – early visit – short hike – overnight stay Day 12 (May 24): Aït Benhaddou → Telouet – route toward the Atlas – start of trek – bivouac Day 13 (May 25): Atlas → Essaouira (~5–6h) – end of trek – return to Essaouira (overnight) Day 14 (May 26): Essaouira – free time + return flight
What do you think?
I aimed for an excursion to the Chigaga desert from M’Hamid because it seems less touristy and allows for a more compact loop. Is that a good idea? Is the drive to M’Hamid maybe too tedious?
Open to your great tips if there’s room for optimization!
All ears! :)
Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Clément
I’m finalizing the loop I’d like to do in May over 13 days, starting and ending in Essaouira.
We’re planning to rent a vehicle and are pretty active—we’re not really into crowds (that’s why I’ve decided to skip Marrakech).
Here’s my proposed itinerary:
Trip Proposal Summary: From May 13 (morning arrival) to May 26 (morning departure) Arrival and departure: Essaouira Day 1 (May 13): Arrival in Essaouira – Settling in / Exploring / Rest Day 2 (May 14): Essaouira – Water activities Day 3 (May 15): Essaouira to Tafraoute (~5h30) – route via Agadir – arrival and first exploration; Question: Is a detour to Taroudant worth considering? Day 4 (May 16): Tafraoute – Hike in the granite rocks – wild bivouac Day 5 (May 17): Tafraoute – Aït Mansour gorges – oasis – night in a hostel Day 6 (May 18): Tafraoute → Foum Zguid (~5h) – transition route – simple overnight or bivouac Day 7 (May 19): Foum Zguid → Zagora (~3h) – Draa Valley – desert prep Day 8 (May 20): Zagora → M'Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chigaga – departure with 4x4 guide – entering the dunes – bivouac Day 9 (May 21): Erg Chigaga – full desert day – walking, exploring – bivouac Day 10 (May 22): Desert → Ouarzazate (~5–6h) – leaving the desert – rest Day 11 (May 23): Aït Benhaddou – early visit – short hike – overnight stay Day 12 (May 24): Aït Benhaddou → Telouet – route toward the Atlas – start of trek – bivouac Day 13 (May 25): Atlas → Essaouira (~5–6h) – end of trek – return to Essaouira (overnight) Day 14 (May 26): Essaouira – free time + return flight
What do you think?
I aimed for an excursion to the Chigaga desert from M’Hamid because it seems less touristy and allows for a more compact loop. Is that a good idea? Is the drive to M’Hamid maybe too tedious?
Open to your great tips if there’s room for optimization!
All ears! :)
Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Clément
A lot of people find it important to stick to their budget when traveling—not to skimp, but to visit as many places as possible since traveling is their hobby.
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
I think that’s it for now.
Take care
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
I think that’s it for now.
Take care
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 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! 💖
As-salamu alaykum!
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Mathieu
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Mathieu
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!
hi there
we’re heading to Hammamet in a few months
what would you recommend visiting for a week?
best regards
Hi there,
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.
Thanks for your replies
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.
Thanks for your replies
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






