J'ai du commettre un impair dans mon mail précédent qui a entrainé sa censure. Pourtant je n'ai rien affirmé de diffamatoire... L'allusion à certains commentaires très critiques sur certains hoteliers devait donc être trop vraie. Soit..
Je vais donc faire simple : QUI CONNAIT D'EXPERIENCE de BONS PETITS HOTELS EGYPTIENS, A LA NOURRITURE TRES SAINE, sur la WEST BANK, à LOUXOR ?? MERCI !
Qu'est ce que tu veux dire ? Quelle est ton attente exactement ? Resto clean et contrôlés ? Bonne petite bouf sympa ? Cuisine inter continentale ? Tu veux vraiment que l'hôtel et tes repas soient au même endroit ?
Même si les repas peuvent sembler assez peu variés en Egypte, ils sont bien équilibrés (à mon avis).
Sur la rive ouest, tu peux trouver plein d'endroits pour bien manger et pour des prix plus qu'honnêtes, mais pour ma part je n'ai jamais inspecté les cuisines... je n'ai jamais été malade non plus. Attention malgré tout, selon les saisons la température peut influer sur ta résistance et... la conservation des aliments.
Je comprends. Tu veux dire qu'elle est aussi très touristique par définition. Sur. Il reste que certains dont un ami qui va souvent à Louxor, me recommande la West Bank pour son calme par opposition, je crois, aux foules de Louxor ville et des commerces divers de La Corniche. Peut-être aussi est-elle moins polluée ( Louxor a 400 000 hab ou j'ai mal lu ? Les prix sur les guides Routard et Lonely n'ont rien à voir avec ceux des 4 et 5 * du centre -ville. Est-ce inexact ?
Merci si tu veux bien me faire part de ton experience. Je n'ai JAMAIS mis les pieds dans ce coin.
Merci de ta réponse. Je ne tiens pas en soi à la cuisine intercontinentale. Je mange très bien dans le grand Sud Marocain les plats locaux mais, sur, dans le haut de gamme. J'ai une vraie contrainte forte de santé: le traitement immuno suppresseur due à la Greffe. Avec ça, la résistance est par nature affaiblit vu que le traitement est fait pour.. Je peux pas me permettre une infection sérieuse avec une greffe de rein en pleine Egypte. Donc sur la bouffe, mon enquete sera très prudente.
Je ne connais pas du tout le coin. Quand on connait, tout est plus facile. Je vais même regarder si c'est intéressant de louer un appart 15 j ou plus. Si tu as des idées ? Voilà.
Si tu as de tels risques alors n'hesites pas et loue un appartement comme cela tu pourras controler ta nourriture (qualite, lavage, conservation). Si tu es seule je te deconseille vivement la rive Ouest. Si tu es en couple alors pas de problemes. Tu peux me contacter via MP je vis a Louxor depuis bientot 15 ans.
Si vous êtes de passage a Louxor, je me ferai un plaisir de vous rencontrer!
😏Merci de ta réponse. Tu as le grand mérite d'être sur place ! Tu sais de quoi tu parles.. Je vois des apparts à louer de l'autre coté chez qqn qui est aussi taxi driver et francophone. C'est tentant. Un homme de ménage fait l'entretien de la villa. Merci de ta propo sur Louxor. C'est très sympa à toi. Je ne décode pas MP, pour moi qui vis près d'Arles, MP c'est seulement Montpellier !
MP ca veut dire Message Prive. Je pense que tu parles de Mohamed qui a une villa au Ramlah sur la rive Ouest, ou un Francais a passe ses dernieres vacances et a cree tout un blog a son sujet, c'est bien ca?
Si vous êtes de passage a Louxor, je me ferai un plaisir de vous rencontrer!
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Mon français n'est pas à l'hauteur de ton dialogue avec Sarathebes; je rate vos nuances, pour ne pas dire le sens précis de certaines de vos phrases. Donc, peut être je ne pige pas exactement quels sont tes besoins. Mes excuses.
Juste en cas: sur la rive occidentale du Nil à Louxor —que si je ne me trompe pas on connait par Gezira (pas "West Bank", va sans dire, et peut être pas même Louxor)— j'ai trouvé en 2005 un petit hotel charmant, le Al Fayrouz. 14 chambres, petit jardin accueillant. Pas difficile à trouver. J'y ai sejourné 3 jours et eu recours à son humble restaurant. Je garde un excellent souvenir. L'hotel Najil (si je me rappele bien du nom), plus recent, se trouve quelques metres plus loin. Je ne l'ai pas visité mais il semblait accueillant aussi.
Tout ça, sous le point de vue d'un très modeste routard.
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Peut aprés la naissance de VoyageForum (2002 si je ne me trompe pas), un de mes premiers mails (pas frequents, je l'avoue) a ete effacé sans avertissement préalable par des raisons inexplicables à mon avis. J'ai inmediatement contacté le modérateur, un jeune homme gentil. On a eu un charmant dialogue, on a exposé les points de vue respectifs, et mon message a ete reedité. Impeccable. Chapeau.
Merci DJIHAD de ton message. El FaYrouz est recommandé en tête par LE ROUTARD, donc il doit avoir beaucoup de succès car il n'a pas répondu à mon mail. Il ne me transmet pas de renseignements. Je te remercie de ton témoignage et ton français est très bon, sois en sur.
Amicalement, Eliasek
NB: en regardant ton profil, je vois que tu as voyagé exlusivement dans les pays " arabes" ( Berbères, Kabyles, Coptes, etc... antérieurs depuis de très longs siècles à la conquête Arabe sont dits Arabes de façon inexacte). C'est donc une grande passion. Personnellement, je connais bien le Sud Marocain ( Berbère) où je suis allé 3 fois.
Hors les rencontres intimes qui relèvent de la vie strictement privée de chacun, quel est le voyage ou le pays qui t'a paru le plus marquant à visiter ? Réponds moi si tu le veux bien, naturellement.
Je vais à Sevilla 2 semaines en Novembre comme très souvent en hiver. Avec une parente. Mais je pense à partir en Décembre ou sinon en Janvier.
J'écris justement "arabes" (guillemets) et pas arabes tout simplement, car je suis fort conscient de la chose. Je n'ai pas encore trouvé la façon de la resumer dans un seul mot. J'accepte des suggestions (je ne blague pas).
Le fait que je me borne à la liste des pays "arabes" dans mon profil se doit en effet à ma grande passion, comme tu dis. Cela ne quitte que j'aille visité l'Angleterre á plusieures réprises, l'Irlande, la France d'innombrables fois (même en vélo en 1965), l'Italie (nord), le Yucatan ...
Je réponds volontiers à ta question: le pays le plus marquant que je connais et les gens les plus remarcables dans le meilleur des sens (que le reste me pardonnent) sont le YEMEN et les yemenis.
Je deteste les grandes villes. Pourtant, il y a là deux exceptions (je le dis parce que tu visites l'une d'entre elles frequenment): Sevilla en Espagne et la vieille Sana'a dans le Yemen.
Parenthèse: en Espagne, tu ne devrais pas rater les Asturies :o)
Hasta la vista.
P.S. Excuse le retard. Auparavant, Voyage Forum envoyait un poli message d'avertissement sur le e-mail du membre quand il recevait une réponse ou un message privé, mais dernièrement je ne le reçoit pas d'avertissement, j'ignore la raison.
J'ai séjournée 15 jours à Louxor, et je pense avoir fait la plupart des restaurants, tous m'ont semblé d'une hygiène correcte.
Seul conseil si vous prenez une félouque et si l'on vous offre le thé, il se peut qu'il soit fait avec l'eau du Nil (je parle en connaissance de cause, nous n'avons même pas été malade mais ceLa n'est pas conseillé).
Quelqu'un semble parler de foule à Louxor ? Ah bon ? nous y étions en août, il n'y avait pas grand monde, les touristes sont justes de passages pour visiter les temples de Louxor et Kanark.
Merci, Marie, de votre mail sympa. Je ne boierai certainement pas l'eau du Nil !! Vous êtes de robuste constitution... Pas moi. S'il n'y avait pas foule en ce moment, c'est que la haute saison touristique est en HIVER pour éviter les chaleurs extremes. Ceci dit, si la crise financière mondiale se développe encore, il set sur et certain qu'il y aura moins de monde quand même cet hiver. Grand Merci pour les infos !
Je reis et je vois que vous connaissez bien la région du Cap Bon en Tunisie. Qu'en diriez-vous ? Connaissez-vous une localité a gréable pour un séjour long et non submergée l'hiver ? Merci.
Je suis désolée mais je n'ai pris connaissance de votre message qu'aujourd'hui. Pour vous répondre, sans aucune hésitation je vous dis : la ville de Nabeul, celle-ci est calme en hiver, très agréable et fort bien située avec tous les transports : taxis de louage, car, train si vous voulez bouger.
Nabeul à un souk charmant où les commerçants sont bien moins agressifs qu'à Hammamet, Hammamet étant située à 12 Km. Vous y trouverez aussi une magnifique plage absolument déserte et de jolies promenades à faire.
Je suis à votre disposition pour toutes informations complémentaires. Je connais la ville comme poche ainsi que les hotels et leurs catégories ainsi que toutes les visites alentours possibles.
Bien cordialement.
Bonjour, je suis citoyen belge et je cherche un appartement a louer pour une année à Ramlah(ouxor westbank) pour une durée de un an minimum. Je le souhaite avec salon, salle bain, deux chambres a coucher et cuisine, climatisation, tv, connection internet. Merci de votre reponse
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
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?
First of all: a big thank you to everyone whose insightful, funny, lively, and exotic posts we’ve enjoyed. It’s a joy to find such lovely writers on this forum, who’ve given me tons of ideas and addresses to prepare our trip.
Our plan: to explore Morocco from November 2nd to December 4th. We’ll have our own vehicle (a 2011 Renault Grand Scenic, in great condition), shipped with us from Sète to Tanger Med. Returning from Nador.
Our profile: 75 and 62 years young, so old but happy to be, in very good health. Seasoned travelers—it’s practically our whole life. Lovers of beautiful landscapes, historic sites, fine craftsmanship, and road trips. This will be my 3rd trip to Morocco, but the first two were 20 and 17 years ago. I’ve never been north of the Essaouira-Marrakech line (though I’ve gone further south). As for my husband, a lifelong expat including in Muslim countries, it’s his first time in Morocco.
He’s the one driving. He’s very experienced, cautious, not necessarily fast, but used to driving in all conditions (and countries, including the most creative on the road). But I don’t want to tire him out, and he no longer drives at night (and we’ll be there in November).
I’ve decided to show him a bit of everything by taking a road trip along beautiful backroads, with daily distances averaging 180-200 km (except on highways, which will be rare), regularly broken up by rest days. I’m counting on a speed of 40-50 km/h, plus stops/visits along the way.
Since I’ve read so many posts, I’ve narrowed it down to some very specific questions.
1) Coming directly from Rabat via the highway, we’d prefer to skip Marrakech*. Still, we’ll need to sleep somewhere nearby. We’ll head toward Skoura the next day. Does anyone have a well-located address for this route, possibly east of Marrakech? Ideally, we’re looking for a small town, easy parking, clean accommodation (minimum) with average comfort (or better if available), a bit heated, and if possible, pretty and/or nice—but above all, a place to sleep well, wash with lukewarm (ideally hot) water, and have a decent dinner.
(*Explanation for the "no-go" in Marrakech: it’s a shame, because there are truly beautiful things in this city, but I think the vibe won’t suit us—it’s an understatement for "it’ll put us off" / "make us flee" / "traumatize us." Not because it’s too crowded and we want to stand out from tourists (we’re part of them), but because of forced henna on your hand, or spending 10 minutes every quarter-hour saying "no thank you" to a "guide" who’s as much a guide as I am a trapeze artist. Knowing us, it’ll wear us down. The country is vast and beautiful, and our time too short to waste our memories just days after arriving. And I don’t want to ruin things for my peaceful husband, or he’ll demand we turn back—and Sète in November isn’t exactly thrilling either.)
2) Which route to Skoura (in 2 days)? I see two options: either via the Tichka Pass, with a night in Telouet before reaching Skoura, or via the R307/N23 from Demnate, with a night near Megdaz before descending to Skoura. So: Tichka Pass or R307/N23? I have a slight (big) preference for the second option, even though I know the other route is very beautiful too. Of course, before deciding, we’ll check the weather and the current state of the R307/N23—does anyone know where to get info on the road conditions? But even assuming the road is "passable," is it a bit too tough in itself? In short, is it reasonable? If a kind soul could share their experience, a thousand thanks in advance.
That’s all I’ve written for now. I’ll save the other questions for later posts. Thanks again to those who had the patience to read this and to those who can respond. Happy Sunday to all!
I’m just a few days away from my trip to Marrakech—I’m leaving from November 13th to 20th and bringing my parents along! I’d love to plan my stay as best as I can, and I’m sure the forum crew can help. So, here are my questions:
- Where’s the best place to exchange money without getting ripped off? The owner of the riad where we’re staying told us to avoid doing it at the airport because it’s really expensive and to do it in the medina instead, near Jemaa el-Fna square.
- Which traditional hammams do you recommend that are reasonably priced? How much should we budget for one? That’ll help me plan my expenses.
- What are some nice restaurants in the medina?
- I’d also like to know roughly how much to expect for a tea, a meal, a taxi, a djellaba, and babouches. I don’t want to get overcharged and would like to know what to expect.
- What are the must-do activities and places to visit?
Hi, I’d like to head to Morocco next week with my car. I’ve looked online at all the different info about the ferry crossing to Tangier, but I’m finding it really expensive. Is there a way to buy tickets in Spain? Or another way to get the Algeciras–Tangier crossing cheaper? Thanks for any tips or info!
We found a guide who offers the trip from M'hamid to a camp (departure at 3 PM, tea, meal, camel ride, overnight stay, breakfast, and return to M'Hamid by 11 AM the next day via the sacred oasis). He quoted us a price of 380 € for April.
What do you think of this rate?
This might sound like a silly question, but is it common to negotiate the price for this kind of thing (we're booking from France)? It’s still a big part of our travel budget.
Hi there,
We're planning to visit Egypt between January 25 and February 15, 2027. I looked up the Ramadan dates and found some sites saying it starts on February 8, while others say February 18... Where's the mistake?
Thanks,
Christian
Hi there,
We’re a family of 4 with two boys aged 12 and 10 traveling to Egypt in February.
We’re spending 3 days in Cairo to take our time exploring the city and the sites before heading south.
-Is it necessary to have a guide to visit the GEM? Are audio guides available?
-Do you have any contacts for drivers to organize a few transfers (Giza, Saqqara, Airport)?
-Do you know a French-speaking guide who’s friendly, family-friendly, and good at making things exciting, with reasonable prices?
With our two teens, we’re heading to Morocco for two weeks at the end of December and beginning of January. It’ll be our first trip that’s more "off the beaten path," even though we’ve visited several countries before. Given the overwhelming amount of info, I’m feeling a bit swamped with the prep this trip requires, and I’ll admit I’m a little lost when it comes to figuring out what’s realistic to visit in two weeks 😕 So, all your tips, personal experiences, and suggestions are more than welcome!
- Which places should we prioritize during this time of year? (I’ve read that some spots are less accessible in winter?)
- What’s the best way to get around? (rental car, train, private transport, buses, etc.? — just a heads-up, we’ll have a few suitcases!)
- In terms of "safety," are there any areas to avoid?
- Any recommendations for reliable local tour companies (beyond the big names like "Get Your Guide") that offer excursions or private transport to help us explore the country?
- A doable 2-week itinerary that lets us enjoy the country’s diversity without having to change accommodations every two days?
I’m planning a trip to the High Atlas in Morocco and have a few questions for you:
- Why do so many people recommend avoiding international agencies for car rentals? Can anyone explain why?
- Is Booking.com reliable, and has anyone rented a vehicle through their service? There’s a pretty big price difference compared to local Moroccan agencies.
- Is there a detailed road map included in the rental car?
- Is Google Maps enough to get around the High Atlas? This will be my first trip there.
Thanks so much to anyone who can help with this destination I’ve been dreaming about for years.
Have a great evening,
Roberto
hi there, I’m heading to Tunisia 🙂 from April 27 to May 8 with my family. I’ve read through the various discussions about the country, but I’m still a bit unsure🤪: for currency exchange, I saw on the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs website that withdrawing currency with a bank card from ATMs is limited to 200 TND per week. There are four of us traveling by car, so that might be a bit tight! And it’s a hassle to carry a lot of cash, even if I’m not being paranoid! What do you all recommend?
Cheers,
Laurent.
I was wondering if it’s possible to join a group as a solo traveler with local agencies in Djanet for circuits like Tadrart, Essendilene, Sefar, or Tassili?
If you have any agencies to recommend, I’d love to hear about them.
I didn’t find any info on the forum.
Best,
We're planning a 2-week trip in late February/early March for a road trip in the High Atlas with a rental car, and we'd love to avoid booking our accommodations in advance. Is that doable, easily manageable, or risky (are accommodations available, expensive, or not great)? Thanks for your tips!
Annie
Hi,
This autumn, we’re planning to explore the Oriental region and we’re wondering where the best place to land would be. We’ll have three weeks ahead of us and we’ll be renting a car.
Any tips would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Is there an official website or list of certified Egyptologist guides in Egypt? And most importantly, what are the normal prices for a full day or half day? There’s so much scamming and crazy pricing—depending on who you contact, it can range from simple to quadruple!!!!
Thanks
Hi everyone,
We're leaving in early October 2026 and planning to travel from the Aït Bougmez Valley ("Happy Valley") to Skoura/Ouarzazate via Demnate and the R307/N23 route.
Has anyone taken this road recently? Is it passable with a regular car (non-4x4), or is a 4x4 absolutely necessary? Are there any ongoing construction projects or degraded sections to be aware of?
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Hello,
In September, my wife and I, along with another couple, will be traveling to Tunisia and staying at the Sheherasade Hotel near Sousse.
We’d love to hear your recommendations or tips on places to visit, as well as advice on taxis or other transportation options.
Thanks in advance!
This autumn’s trip should be in Morocco—barring any geopolitical issues between now and then.
After many trips to the south of Fès, I’m giving the north a try.
My plan is roughly to do a road trip loop from Rabat back to Rabat, passing through Asilah, Tangier, Tétouan, Chefchaouen, Akchour, Fès, Meknès, and Volubilis.
That’s a lot of cities.
Probably a bit too many for our taste—we usually prefer more isolated spots...
So I’m looking for tips on little backroads, secluded beaches, half-day hikes, and offbeat places.
If you’ve also got recommendations for accommodation... (We’re open to splurging over 100 € if it’s a real favorite.)
Feel free to think outside the box—this is an open-ended plan! !😉
Hello,
I’m looking for testimonials from Pieds-Noirs who have recently returned to Algeria.
There can’t be many left after 65 years of the country’s independence.
I’m planning to go back myself soon to reconnect with my roots... before I pass away...
I’ve started making a few pre-bookings for hotels and apartments to rent in Algiers. At first, I received friendly and welcoming responses. Then, when I mentioned I wanted to stay for two or three weeks—maybe even a month—explaining that my trip wouldn’t be strictly touristy but more of a pilgrimage to the places of my childhood, and that it would likely be a very emotional journey, I expected a positive and warm reaction to my approach. Instead, I suddenly stopped getting replies from the three or four people I’d contacted. So now I’m wondering about the reception former Pieds-Noirs can expect...
Anyone here who can share their experience of returning? I specified “recently” because it seems that right now, diplomatic relations between the two governments are extremely tense, not to say hostile... even if Macron claims otherwise...
Hello,
I’m traveling to Algeria from October 27 to November 16, 2026.
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been through the process about the accommodation attestation required for the visa application:
- Does it need to cover the entire duration of the trip?
- Is this document mandatory for a hotel to rent a room?
- Is it checked during inspections?
- Is a hotel booking (e.g., via Booking.com) sufficient for the visa?
- If so, does it need to be paid in advance?
I plan to visit several cities and do one or more treks with a guide or agency.
If you have any contacts you’d recommend, I’d be grateful!
Also, I’d love to share this trip with a companion who’s already done some traveling.
We’d organize the journey together, of course.
Thanks for your feedback!
Safe travels to all,
Dom, Dijon, 64 years old
I’m leaving for Tunisia in five weeks for a full 15-day trip. I’ll be arriving in Monastir and departing from there as well.
I’d like to do a route that’s a bit different from my first stay, which was more focused on cities and culture (Tunis, Sousse, Kairouan, El Jem).
I’ll be getting around by public transport.
I’d like to head south toward Tozeur, and I saw that you can take a *louage* from Monastir to Sbeitla (2h30). I imagine it’s not too complicated to get to Tozeur from there afterward? The issue is the return trip to Monastir and safety in Sbeitla.
If this route seems too complicated, I might opt for Djerba instead, which looks simpler.
I’m heading to Morocco in September 2026, and part of my trip takes me through Merzouga. I’m looking for a 4x4 driver-guide to explore the area with my partner and me.
Even though I come to Morocco four times a year, it’s been a long time since I’ve made the trip by car. I need to refresh my knowledge! I’ll be traveling in early October. I have a car that’s about 20 years old. The plan is to cross via Algeciras/Ceuta.
A few questions:
1) Does this crossing still exist? If so, do I need to buy the ticket in advance or on the spot? From whom? Any advice is welcome!
2) What documents are required for the car?
3) If anyone is making the trip around the same time, it could be fun to drive together 😊
