bonjours ..braves gens du forum ..je me demande coment faire pour eviter ces radars marocains ..c'est a dire ces flics marocain malhonnete qui se cahent avec leurs radars pour pour relever les excces de vitesse.... et te font payer 300 cents dhirams environs 30 euro pour vitesse elevee meme si tu roule a 60km a l'heure ..et les panneaux de signalisations..??? inexistants ...
BIEN c'est simple si tu respecte la vitesse normalement pas de soucis , pour 60 km/h ils verbalisent à partir de 66 , 10 % environ .. si ya pas de panneaux en ville c'est sensé etre 60 et 80 hors ville normalement toujours un panneaux à la con planqué meme si il était 20 km avant ... si c'est pas enregistré reste l'arrengement à l'amiable 😄
Il y a des vitesse limitées au Maroc, donc à respecter comme dans d'autres pays, premier point
Deuxième point : un minimul de respect, ce sont des policiers ou la gendarmerie royale et non des flics (ils font leur travail).
Je vais régulièrement au Maroc en camping car et pas un seul P.V, je respecte leurs coutumes et leur manière de vie.
Bonjour, c'est pour compenser la faiblesse de leur salaire, donc il suffit d'avoir des billets sous la main en conduisant, mais ce n'est pas spécifique au Maroc, c'est la meme chose en Afrique ou en amérique latine.En Cote d'Ivoire j'ai meme eu un policier qui m'a demandé une contravention jugeant que mon permis était faux, vu la photo qui ne correspondait pas (prise quand j'avais 18 ans) et la date de naissance fausse (1941) car d'après lui j'aurais déja du etre mort!!!
Un jour, un flic m'arrête au Sénégal et tous les contrôles qu'il faisait tombait à l'eau, j'étais clean ^^...Du coup, je le sentais vraiment impatient de trouver un moyen de me verbaliser....Alors, il perd patience et me dit, " bon, il faut que tu me dises ce que tu as comme infraction"....
Et ça, j'adore, je sais que ça va me couter un billet mais que ça va être un pur moment de rigolade...je cherche évidemment un style d'infraction le moins cher possible et je lui sors donc des exemples...Mais l'homme n'est pas satisfait, il me dit clairement que ce n'est pas assez cher et qu'il faut que ça atteigne 20 000 cfa...Je commence à être au ange😎...
Du coup, je me lance, je lui dis que j'ai grillé un stop...aussitôt le gars réplique " ça c'est pas bon, c'est 40 000 cfa"....J'éclate de rire, il ne sourit pas, alors je lui dis que je l'ai fais exprès car je suis raciste envers les panneaux de stop...L'homme se détend et rentre dans le jeu, visiblement cela l'a amusé et il veut jouer...
Bon bref on s'amuse et sur la fin il finit par me dire que c'est une plaisanterie, que je n'ai rien grillé...je lui dis donc oui...et il finit par me dire en reprenant son serieux et tendant la main et sans me regarder...", 10 000 cfa pour avoir menti à un agent assermenté c'est un bon prix"...Je lui tend un billet de 2000 avec le sourire et lui dis, c'est bien payé pour avoir rigolé quand même....Il éclate de rire et confirme et me souhaite bonne route😛
Sinon au Maroc, j'ai même eu droit a une tentative d'amande pour avoir fait 3 fois le tour d'un rond point car "je dégradais volontairement la route publique"...
L'humour m'a toujours sorti de ces situations pénibles...Mais je dois avouer depuis quelques années que les flics marocains devenaient de + en + des professionnels du chiffre d'affaire...On le voit bien qu'ils n'ont rien compris à la sécurité routière...
en tout cas le Maroc est toujours officiellement dans la liste des pays ou la violence routière est la plus significative, preuve que tous ces radars n'ont pas d'autres fonctions que de faire du pognon😉...
Mais bon, je respecte toujours au mieux possible les vitesse et la ceinture maintenant que je connais leur manège...Et en tant que touristes, on est en + mieux traité que les marocains car eux...ils bouffent souvent les pauvres...
Oui , mais ou cela se gate c'est quand tu respectes le code a la lettre et que l'on t'arrète quand meme pour trouver un moyen de te faire sortir un billet.
c'est vrai qu'avec de l'humour et en parlant en arabe on s'en sort trés bien , une fois le 19 avril 2012 je me suis fait arrêté à Rabat par les flics en moto il était 00H30 le mec a eu l'oeil quand même ma date de naissance le 19 avril 82 , il a appelé son collègue et m'ont chanté joyeux anniversaire et safi slama ... j'avais eu peur parce que 1 heure avant j'avais fait une énorme connerie en plein ventre ville , juste au feu rouge de la poste avenue Mohamed 5 , l'avenue du parlement c'elle ou il y a le plus de flics de bergueg et toute les manifs ... 2 abrutis en skooter made in china me poursuivais depuis quelques kilomètres , ils ont profité que je sois au feu rouge pour ce mettre devant mon 4x4 et sont descendu l'air décidé .. ce bagarrer à cet endroit son pas malin , j'ai passé la première ils ce sont écarté genre ta un skooter devant tu passera pas 😛 .. j'ai roulé sur le bordel et je suis partis ; 😄
12 ans que je conduis moto et voiture au Maroc 1 a 2 mois par année. Au vu que je suis en vacance et que je sait que je ne peut pas faire un trajet sans être contrôlé je m' adapte au mieux. Comme d' autres j' ai eu des mésaventures ou j' ai eu la chance de bien m' en sortir, les rares fois ou j' ai du payer c' est que j' avais effectivement fait une faute. Le prix a payer nous est (honnête). En Suisse en 2013 me suis fait prendre en sortie d' une localité (8 heures du soir) le panneau de signalisation fin de 50 à l' heure est bien après les dernières maisons, vitesse retenue 66 kmh, sanction un avertissement et 400 Euros a payer ( ou 4 jours de prison). Comme bien souvent au Maroc et en Europe c' est du raket !!!! légal, tout le monde le sait et les politiques comptent sur cette rentrée d' argent. Avec un pincement au coeur je sait qu' il faut accepter cette injustice ou renoncer a conduire.
Oui c'est clair, tu as bien raison de nous rappeler qu'en Europe, on nous racket aussi...
La sécurité routière, mes fesses....😠
Une grosse majorité de ces radars sont mis à des endroit ou on sait que le pognon va tomber...
en plus, la plus grosse partie de l'argent des radars en France ne va pas dans la poche de l'état mais dans celles des amis de notre ancien président qui a donné la gestion des pv à une boite privé eh oui...tous les radars automatique que nous voyons sur le bords des routes en France ne sont pas gérés par l'état mais par une boîte dont le but est de générer du CA et donc de la marge...
Alors oui, tu as raison, n'accusons plus les marocains, on est pire qu'eux et les marocains le savent que leurs flics les rackettent alors que les français ne le savent pas qu'on se fout d'eux...
Tu ne peux pas t'imaginer le nombre incalculable de fois ou les "flics" du Maroc ont tenté de faire du hors travail sous couvert de leur travail...Demande à la population ce qu'elle en pense de ces lois qui ordonnent aux flics de ne pas trop abuser des touristes et de les laisser tranquille...
La loi en Maroc sur la route n'est pas la même pour les marocains et pour toi...
Un peu de bon sens quand même, on est dans un pays ou la corruption est presque un jeu et quand je serre la main du gendarme avec tutoiement et la main dans la main pour s'éloigner et discuter du prix de l'infraction...Ca m'arrange évidemment mais je n'éprouve pas le moindre respect pour tout ce qui porte un uniforme en Afrique...
Hassan II n'était pas encore froid que le racket recommençait au bord des routes!
Une solution: ne rien dire et faire durer... qui a dit qu'ils avaient le temps. C'est faux pendant le temps perdu ce sont des bakchich en moins et ils ne sont pas ennemis de leurs intérêts. Donc c'est 10€ ou rien et .|
La plupart des radars ne fonctionnent plus et si vous demandez à voir vous vous apercevrez que LA PLUPART DES PV SONT RÉDIGÉS A LA MÊME VITESSE.
Cela prouve simplement que M6 ne maîtrise pas le système comme son papa pour qui la corruption devait se limiter aux proches du palais seulement.
son papa pour qui la corruption devait se limiter aux proches du palais seulement.
Mouarf, lol, etc, pliée de rire, tordue sur le sol....
La corruption était partout à tous les étages sous Hassan II, et elle alimentait une pyramide qui se terminait au palais, mais le nombre de marocains qui n'étaient pas proches du palais et qui ont fait fortune...
hi there, I m just a few days away from my trip to Marrakech I m leaving from November 13th to 20th and bringing my parents along! I d love to plan my stay as…
I’m heading back to Egypt for the first time in 30 years this July. Last time, I was 20, and we spent two weeks traveling on a shoestring as backpackers.
I’m wondering about a "cruise" on a felucca from Aswan—mainly to avoid being stuck in an air-conditioned tourist bubble (we’re already spending our first week in that setting with our diving club). We’d like to explore the most interesting stretch of the Nile between Aswan and Luxor. Do you have any thoughts on this option, tips, or maybe some contacts?
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,
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?
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
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.
We're planning a 2-week trip in late February/early March for a road trip in the High Atlas with a rental car, and we'd love to avoid booking our accommodations in advance. Is that doable, easily manageable, or risky (are accommodations available, expensive, or not great)? Thanks for your tips!
Annie
Hi,
This autumn, we’re planning to explore the Oriental region and we’re wondering where the best place to land would be. We’ll have three weeks ahead of us and we’ll be renting a car.
Any tips would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Is there an official website or list of certified Egyptologist guides in Egypt? And most importantly, what are the normal prices for a full day or half day? There’s so much scamming and crazy pricing—depending on who you contact, it can range from simple to quadruple!!!!
Thanks
Hello,
In September, my wife and I, along with another couple, will be traveling to Tunisia and staying at the Sheherasade Hotel near Sousse.
We’d love to hear your recommendations or tips on places to visit, as well as advice on taxis or other transportation options.
Thanks in advance!
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 😊
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