Festival gnaoua à Essaouira au Maroc
by Mmba
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
bonjour à tous!en fait j'aurais aimé avoir des renseignement sur le festival gnaoua à essaouira, si quelqu'un y a déjà été et sais quelles sont les dates cette année et le budget qu'il faut prévoir, merci!
marion
salam du maroc maron bonne anneé et avec mes meilleures voeux a toi santé bonheur et longue-vie soyez la bienvenu au maroc et voila quelq information sur le festival de gnaoua essouira.
aussi je te envoyé quelq photo pour le festival et c'est ta besoin d'autre choses ne hésiteé pas a me dire
Ali du maroc
Festival Gnaoua Essaouira
Les Gnaoua sont les descendants d'anciens esclaves originaires d'Afrique Noire. Constitués en confrérie à travers le Maroc, les Gnaoua sont des maîtres musiciens (Maâlem), des joueurs de crotales, des voyantes, des médiums et des adeptes. Leurs pratique, à la fois musicales, initiatiques et thérapeutiques, mêlent des apports africains et arabo-berbères. Bien que musulmans, les Gnaoua fondent leur spécificité sur la culte des Djinn (esprits) et leurs rites ont conservé nombre de traits propres aux cultes de possession africains. La cérémonie la plus importante et la plus spectaculaire des Gnaoua est la Lila, dont la fonction est essentiellement thérapeutique. Durant la célébration, le Maâlem, accompagné de sa troupe, appelle les saints et les entités surnaturelles à prendre possession des adeptes, qui s'adonnent alors à la transe.
Les instruments utilisées sont : le luth-tambour à trois cordes (Guembri), les crotales (Qraqeb) et les tambours (Ganga). Ce rituel est comparable au vaudou d'Haïti et à la macumba du Brésil. La musique des confrérie dont seule la dimension profane est montrée au public du festival recèle un tel potentiel qu'elle a suscité une vague d'émules en route assurément vers les scènes internationales LEXIQUE :
Gnaoua:pluriel de gnaoui. Terme générique qui inclut les membres de la confrérie comme les maîtres musiciens, les joueurs de crotales, les voyantes-thérapeutes et les adeptes affiliés à la confrérie. la date de festival c'est entre 23 et le 26 juin de chaque anneé Durant 4 jours, le festival déclinera son esprit unique autour des formules magiques qui guident chaque année le public comme les musiciens invités à Essaouira : le patrimoine et la spiritualité des Gnaoua du Maroc, les rencontres musicales. Le Festival Gnaoua et Musiques du Monde prépare sa 9ème édition en 2006 Le feu sacré des Gnaoua brûlera cette année à Essaouira entre le 23 et le 26 juin de chaque anneé le budget qu'il faut prévoir bah sa depant ton budget
et aussi ils y a des hotels pas mal et toujours sa depant ton budget et aussi tu peux louée une petite maison 20 euro pendant 1 nuit il y a le douche la téle et aussi 2 chembre te un salon et cuisine il y aussi des hotel 10 euro a 700 euro bon voyage
Les Gnaoua sont les descendants d'anciens esclaves originaires d'Afrique Noire. Constitués en confrérie à travers le Maroc, les Gnaoua sont des maîtres musiciens (Maâlem), des joueurs de crotales, des voyantes, des médiums et des adeptes. Leurs pratique, à la fois musicales, initiatiques et thérapeutiques, mêlent des apports africains et arabo-berbères. Bien que musulmans, les Gnaoua fondent leur spécificité sur la culte des Djinn (esprits) et leurs rites ont conservé nombre de traits propres aux cultes de possession africains. La cérémonie la plus importante et la plus spectaculaire des Gnaoua est la Lila, dont la fonction est essentiellement thérapeutique. Durant la célébration, le Maâlem, accompagné de sa troupe, appelle les saints et les entités surnaturelles à prendre possession des adeptes, qui s'adonnent alors à la transe.

Les instruments utilisées sont : le luth-tambour à trois cordes (Guembri), les crotales (Qraqeb) et les tambours (Ganga). Ce rituel est comparable au vaudou d'Haïti et à la macumba du Brésil. La musique des confrérie dont seule la dimension profane est montrée au public du festival recèle un tel potentiel qu'elle a suscité une vague d'émules en route assurément vers les scènes internationales LEXIQUE :
Gnaoua:pluriel de gnaoui. Terme générique qui inclut les membres de la confrérie comme les maîtres musiciens, les joueurs de crotales, les voyantes-thérapeutes et les adeptes affiliés à la confrérie. la date de festival c'est entre 23 et le 26 juin de chaque anneé Durant 4 jours, le festival déclinera son esprit unique autour des formules magiques qui guident chaque année le public comme les musiciens invités à Essaouira : le patrimoine et la spiritualité des Gnaoua du Maroc, les rencontres musicales. Le Festival Gnaoua et Musiques du Monde prépare sa 9ème édition en 2006 Le feu sacré des Gnaoua brûlera cette année à Essaouira entre le 23 et le 26 juin de chaque anneé le budget qu'il faut prévoir bah sa depant ton budget
et aussi ils y a des hotels pas mal et toujours sa depant ton budget et aussi tu peux louée une petite maison 20 euro pendant 1 nuit il y a le douche la téle et aussi 2 chembre te un salon et cuisine il y aussi des hotel 10 euro a 700 euro bon voyage
salut
bon pour le festival, j y suis allè l ete 2005 et je peux dire que ct les meilleures 3 jours de vancances et serieu si vous etes plusieurs ca remontre vraiment pas trop cher et surtt que tu peux tomber sur des logements pas cher aussi on a reussi a louer un grand appart a 400dh la nuit et on etait 5 et serieux essaouira est une ville magnifque, les gens sont cools et il y'a plein de ptits village a cotè qui valent le detorut et surtt si tu aimes le poisson c la destination parfaite
ben moi aussi je vais y retourner cette annèe 😉
salut ça va mmba je suis un guide en Essouira j'ai vu que ta besoin d'un guide
alors je suis a ton service quand tu va venir a essouira et combien des joures
tu va resteé a essouira
et ta va me donner combien d'avance je pernd 50 euro par jour sa te plait
j'attend ta reponse
c'est tu veux mon msn et mon N° de telephon je te le donner
ok
hamid love esssouira
salut
je vois que vous etes interessées par le festival d'essaouira des gnaoua,
un evenement au quel j'ai déjà participé avec mon groupe GANGA,
si vous vouler avoir plus d'information sur le festival gnaoua ou le groupe GANGA, consuler le www.ganga-vibes.tk ou envoyez un e-mail au ganga41@hotmail.com
a bientot...
slt :
Je suis mehdi ziani je suis de casablanca, maroc jaime cette musique gnawa c est vraiment euphorie quand on ecoute. sinn le festival commencera le 23 juin et se cloturera le 26juin 4 jours de belle zik plusieurs genre (gnawa jaz fusion ect...) et pour le budjet j espere k c est environ les 900 euro pour la periode du festival 🙂
alors n esites pas de venir et s amuser pendant le festival pour d autres renseignements voila mon numero privé 00.212.70.86.63.43
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qst de date, la 9 edition du festival aura lieu le 22/23/24/25 Juin 2006. ( http://www.festival-gnaoua.co.ma/ )
et en se qui concerne budget, voici un petit detail ( 🤪 ) billet avion allez-retour pour Paris-Casablanca : moins de 400 €.Casablanca-Essaouira par l' Autocar 15 €, par train 20 € " recommandé ". ( pas de billet allez-retour )40 € si vous etes pas trop sportif, pour les TAXI... Logement, compter pour un minimum de 200 € pour une apparte de 3 chambres pour les 4 jours. c se que j' eu lors de la 8eme edition et c sur que ca va grimper encore, optez pour une compagnie marocaine, ils sauront l'avoir moins cher pour vous que vous; ( je suis a votre disposition 😏. voici mon num, 00.212.70.71.38.63, ne vous inqueité pas, mes services sont gratos car je serai la-bas en tout cas inshallah, comme ca je respecte les regles du forum
).
(une appartement pour 400dh/nuit, ta de la chance de trouver ca, moi lors de 7eme edition, j'ai pris une chambre pour 300dh "30€" / nuit 🏴☠️ sachant que ca grimpe d'année a l'autre).40€ jusqu'a 80€ ( ca depondra de vous 😉 ) suffira pour la bof pour les 4 jours.et compté 30 € => 50 € si tu cherche du zetla marocaine ( si ca vous interesse
), c'est de la bonne qual 😉.100€ pour allez par-ci et par-la, une journée ou 2 pour visiter marrakech surtout si c la premiere fois que vous visitez le MAROC.
Bref, 800€ suffira si vous economisez assé, mais 1000€ vous serez plus en confort, surtout que vous aurez besoin de tout votre energie devant les scenes.
pour toute information, vous avez mon num, ca sera avec plaisir.
Peace for all, et rendez-vous a Mogador. Adnane
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(une appartement pour 400dh/nuit, ta de la chance de trouver ca, moi lors de 7eme edition, j'ai pris une chambre pour 300dh "30€" / nuit 🏴☠️ sachant que ca grimpe d'année a l'autre).40€ jusqu'a 80€ ( ca depondra de vous 😉 ) suffira pour la bof pour les 4 jours.et compté 30 € => 50 € si tu cherche du zetla marocaine ( si ca vous interesse
), c'est de la bonne qual 😉.100€ pour allez par-ci et par-la, une journée ou 2 pour visiter marrakech surtout si c la premiere fois que vous visitez le MAROC.
Bref, 800€ suffira si vous economisez assé, mais 1000€ vous serez plus en confort, surtout que vous aurez besoin de tout votre energie devant les scenes.pour toute information, vous avez mon num, ca sera avec plaisir.
Peace for all, et rendez-vous a Mogador. Adnane
S.O.S. festival essaouira
Bonjour! J’ai achete mon ticket, Madrid Marrakech la suivante semanine… et c’est difficile trouver a lieur pour dormir dans marrakesf o essaouira.. peux tu me recommender quelque chose ? c’est dangerouse essaouira pour dormir dans la plage ? c’est tout complete dans les hostels..
Merci beaucoup por le conseil ! i_akis@hotmail.com
Merci beaucoup por le conseil ! i_akis@hotmail.com
S.O.S. festival essaouira
Bonjour! J’ai achete mon ticket, Madrid Marrakech la suivante semanine… et c’est difficile trouver a lieur pour dormir dans marrakesf o essaouira.. peux tu me recommender quelque chose ? c’est dangerouse essaouira pour dormir dans la plage ? c’est tout complete dans les hostels..
Merci beaucoup por le conseil ! i_akis@hotmail.com
Merci beaucoup por le conseil ! i_akis@hotmail.com
ca doit etre autour du 20 juin a essaouira...par contre je reviens de essaouira, si tu y vas pendant ce festival qui doit etre terrible (je l'ai vu en vidéo) il faut reserver des maintenant.
sinon il y a des lilas gnaouas...la trance authentiques des gnaouas dans les zaouias...j'ai rencontrer sidi mahamoud, un vieux de plus de 100 ans, qui participe au festival gnaoua...j'en garde un souvenir magique
"La liberté de la graine réside dans l'accomplissement de sa nature qui est de devenir un arbre"
Rabindranath Tagora
En 2005 j'étais au festival de gnaoua à essaouira, j'ai dormi dans ma voiture comme beaucoup de gens marocains et français, sur la plage il y avait des dormeurs, sans risque, la police est très présente . Beaucoup de drogue parmi le public, et de petites délinquances, (mon sac a été lacéré au cuter, je suis allée devant la police constater les dégâts) . Le festival ne commence que la nuit, donc grand temps mort la journée . Je n'ai rien entendu, ni vu de choses extraordinaires, j'ai eu l'honneur d'être invité dans une soirée ganoua en privé, et là j'ai vraiment compris le sens de ces chants et danses .
On peut toujours louer quelque chose à la dernière minute sur essaouira, mes amis l'ont fait, et bien sûr avec un intermédiare à la gare routière en le payant avec un petit quelque chose.
La ville est sympa, et tellement plus propre que les autres, l'appart que j'ai loué en 2004 était adorable 300 dh ( hors festival), sur le long de la mer, sur les remparts, la chambre était la plus haute, avec une fenêtre sur chaque coté, l'eau ne montait pas juqu'à la salle de bains, un détail, la propriétaire nous emmenait de grands seaux d'eau. Ce n'est que mes sentiments personnels, je ne sais s'ils puissent vous apporter un brin de réponse à votre question.
je part de MONTELIMAR (Drome) le Dimanche 20 juin et suis pret a prendre des passagers pour le MAROC en general et plus precisemenr pour le festival d' ESSAOUIRA me telephoner d'urgence au 06 150 333 81,
OLINA!!!à propo du festival gnawa, ça seras à partir du 19 juin jusqu'au 23, c'est la 10 éme édition, j'y serai aussi pour la 6 éme fois, je te laisses mon adresse pour faire un échange d'expérience, et si c'est possible faire un chocola chaud chez, rasta, ou fanatique, si non en mente à sekala pour prendre l'air froid de l'atlantic hi hi ..n'oublies pas de m'ajouter à tes amis de msn zazer2@@@ h o t m ai l . c ooo m
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bonsoir, le festival de gnawa est un festival international qui ressemble la musque gnawa qui est d'origine de pays de l'afrique le senegal etc et un melange avec le jazz, la date est du 19juin au 23 juin, le loyer augment a cette periode ca varie de 300dh jusqu'a 700a 800dh ( 70euro a 80euro) c un festival a ne pas manque c trop beau
si tu veux d'autre info n'hesite pas a me demander
amitie
boujour je par au maroc les deux derniere semaine d'oute j'ai un budjet limmité et j'aurai voulu savoir si il y avai des hotels a agadir et a essaouira puor moins de 10 euro la nuit si oui lesquel merci
salut ptitdemoisel,
à Essaouira je n ai aucune idée pour les prix des hotels, pourtant à agadir y en a!! pas au centre ville bien sur mais à kelk kilomètres de la ville ( tu t'y rend par grand taxi à un prix de 4 à 6dh l'allée) ...par exemple à Inzegane tu trouvera a ce prix là (10 euro). Bien sur repas non inclu !!!!
Sinon tu viens seule ou en groupe?? car tu peux penser a louer 1 appart partagée! c'est plus économique et plus confortable qu'1 hotel..
pour d autres info laisses moi 1 msg privé, d ailleurs je serai à Agadir la meme periode, enfin avant meme..
bonne vaccances!
Sinon tu viens seule ou en groupe?? car tu peux penser a louer 1 appart partagée! c'est plus économique et plus confortable qu'1 hotel..
pour d autres info laisses moi 1 msg privé, d ailleurs je serai à Agadir la meme periode, enfin avant meme..
bonne vaccances!
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Any recommendations?
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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.
Any recommendations?
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It's all in the title.
Thanks in advance
Hi everyone,
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 😊
I know there are experts on this forum.
Thanks in advance
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 😊
I know there are experts on this forum.
Thanks in advance
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.
hi,
I’m planning to take the SETE-TANGER ferry with my car.
No agency in my town sells tickets.
Has anyone done this before and can point me in the right direction?
Thanks in advance.
have a good day
I’m planning to take the SETE-TANGER ferry with my car.
No agency in my town sells tickets.
Has anyone done this before and can point me in the right direction?
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










