Idées pour passer une semaine en Tunisie?
by Yseultline
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
bonjour
je viens de'acheter sur enchère NF un billet nantes monastir pour mon fils -20 ans- départ samedi donc pas trop le temps d'étudier le voyage
que lui conseilleriez vous ? Visite sur le nord ou prendre un train pour tozeur et visite du sud du pays
pour y être allée - il y a de nombreuses années je préfère le sud mais comme il a 6 jours sur place vaut il mieux aller sur tunis carthage sidi bou said kairouan?
Une autre question il atterit à monastir à 01.35 le matin et j'aimerai lui réserver un hôtel pour la 1ere nuit (enfin 1/2 NUIT)
dois je regarder plutôt sur sousse ?
Bref tous les conseils seront le bienvenus ainsi que les bonnes adresses genre pas cher mais tout de même propre et surtout calme
moyen de transport vaut il mieux prendre le bus ou le train j'ai vu qu'il existe une carte valable 7 jours pour le train qui me sembe raisonnable
merci par avance
MARYLINE
http://www.expedia.fr/pub/agent.dll/qscr=dspv/nojs=1/htid=2914270/crti=4/photo-hotel
http://www.sprice.fr/avis-hotel/afrique/tunisie/avis-hotel-monastir-2473493/recherche/20100606201006070104605200000000
Bonjour;
Pour l'hotel essayez les liens ci dessus.
Pour ce qui est du voyage cela dépend des désirs de ton fils ; s'il aime l'animation des villes il pourrait aller vers le nord: Sousse, hammamet, Tunis la médina et alentours ( la goulette , Karthage , La Marsa, sidi Bousaid).
Ou bien vers le sud (2 itinéraires possible: 1- Mahdia, Eljem, Djerba, tataouine 2- Kairouan, Tozeur, douz (le sahara).
Par rapport aux moyens de transport, le premier circuit est trés facile par train, le second le train s'arrete à gabes puis il continue par autobus, quant au troisieme circuit il n'est possible que par autobus ou bien le louage(transport collectif 5 à 11 places).
Bon voyage à ton fils.
Nous attendons de lui un feed back
Nasreddine
BONSOIR
merci de ta réponse je lui ai réservé un hôtel non loin de l'aéroport - 200 m _ pour y passer le reste de la nuit
pour l'itinéraire il n'est pas encore décidé
j'ai moi même visité la tunisie mais il y a très longtemps aussi bien le nord que le sud et par goût je lui conseillais plutot le sud du pays mais j'ai peur que sur une semaine ce soit trop juste
j'ai vu qu'il pouvait prendre le train de nuit sousse arrivée à tozeur et ensuite ? Bus pour douz et matmata ?
Je ne sais pas trop ou récup les horaires des bus pour voir si c'est jouable sans trop d'attente - surtout qu'il doit faire chaud mais nous avons l'habitude car il vient régul au maroc avec nous l'été
sinon il peut aussi rester sur le nord et voir carthage sidi bou said comme tu le suggères mais dans ce cas il faudrait qu'il trouver une idée pour se poser 2 3 nuits - il n'aime ni l'animation ni les centres touristiques ni le bruit - il avait pensé à aller vers LE KEF peux tu me renseigner sur des hébergements sympas pas trop chers dans ces coins là
merci
MARYLINE
Bonsoir,
puisqu'il arrive à Monatir, pourquoi ne pas rester dans le coin, il y a déjà beaucoup de beaux endroits à visiter. El Kef c'est très bien aussi s'il a envie de faire de la route et changer de louages. Mais s'il ne connaît pas encore le pays, il devrait rester au "centre" et laisser le nord et le sud pour une prochaine fois en arrivant par Tunis ou Tozeur : visiter Monastir (le Ribat, marcher le long de la corniche, et d'autres vous donneront d'autres idées), la medina de Sousse, Madhia, très jolie, toutes deux facilement accessible en métro, Kairouan, magnifique... Et 6 jours n'y suffiront pas ! Bon voyage à lui.
PS : pour avoir les horaires de bus les plus fiables : téléphoner aux gares routières de départ (les numéros de tél sont dans le guide du Routard me semble-t-il)
PS : pour avoir les horaires de bus les plus fiables : téléphoner aux gares routières de départ (les numéros de tél sont dans le guide du Routard me semble-t-il)
« Rêver ne suffit pas. La meilleure façon de comprendre le monde, pour moi, c'est de le parcourir. »
Parir. Héloge de la bougeotte.
Daniel Herrero
merci pour la réponse
mais il ne souhaite pas rester vers monastir sousse etc car peur d'avoir trop de monde
en général lorsque nous voyageons nous n'aimons pas les endroits bondés et je pense que c'est le cas vers le centre comme à djerba d'ailleurs
est ce de même à kairouan (j'ai le souvenir d'une très jolie ville) mais il y a longtemps
sinon sur le kef connais tu un hébergement sympa ?
MARYLINE
Que cela soit Monastir, Mahdia, Kairouan ou El Djem, je n'ai jamais vu ces endroits "bondés". Oui il y a un peu de touristes mais les touristes sont surtout dans les hôtels et en sortent peu.
S'il ne connait pas la Tunisie, il faut déjà s'adapter, prendre la température, s'orienter un peu et comprendre comment cela fonctionne...
Cela me semble également court pour aller dans le sud, j'aurai eu la même idée que Lucie, rester dans cette partie centre de la tunisie où on se déplace facilement notamment avec le métro léger entre Sousse et Mahdia et les louages. Si c'est le sud qui l'intéresse, il peut effectivement aller à Tozeur en train ou en louage mais arrivé sur place, il faut aller dans les oasis de montagne ou à Nefta, donc chercher de nouveau un moyen de transport, pas si simple beaucoup de temps perdu à chercher comment y aller, comment faire.
1er jour Visite de Monastir puis Monastir/Kairouan. Nuit à Kairouan 2ème jour Visite de Kairouan puis Kairouan/tozeur. Nuit à Tozeur, hôtel el Amen ou Niffer ou warda ou el arich 3ème jour Tozeur et oasis de montagne ou Nefta. Nuit à Tozeur, même hotel 4ème jour Tozeur/Douz. Traversée du chott el jérid, promenade à Douz. Nuit à Douz hôtel 20 mars ou Zaafrane 5ème jour Douz/matmata. Nuit à Matmata, hôtel Matmata ou à Gabès 6ème jour Matmata ou Gabès/Mahdia. Nuit à Mahdia, hôtel la médina 7ème jour Mahdia/Monastir
Sinon en restant dans le centre, faire une boucle : 1er jour : Monastir/Sousse, visite de Sousse, nuit à Sousse, 2ème jour : il peut s'éloigner de Sousse vers Hergla et trouver des endroits plus calmes, plus tranquilles. Eviter Port El Kantaoui ! 3ème jour : Sousse/Kairouan, visite de kairouan, nuit à Kairouan
4ème jour : Kairouan/El Djem, visite de El Jem, nuit à El Jem ou à mahdia 5ème jour : El Jem/mahdia, visite de Mahdia, nuit à mahdia 6ème jour : Mahdia/Monastir, visite de Monastir, nuit à Monastir
Doit-il repartir également de Monastir ?
Vous parlez de El Kef, cela ne me semble pas un objectif à atteindre, si on y passe on fait une halte sympa mais faire toute cette route pour aller à El Kef, j'ai peur qu'il soit déçu. Où alors, il faut faire une boucle dans le nord : Monastir, Sousse, Kairouan, El Kef, peut-être Dougga et continuer vers Aïn Draham, Tabarka, Bizerte, Tunis et Sousse, Monastir.
Je pense qu'à cet âge, il fera plutôt un voyage en fonction de ses rencontres. Je lui souhaite un beau voyage et de belles rencontres.
S'il ne connait pas la Tunisie, il faut déjà s'adapter, prendre la température, s'orienter un peu et comprendre comment cela fonctionne...
Cela me semble également court pour aller dans le sud, j'aurai eu la même idée que Lucie, rester dans cette partie centre de la tunisie où on se déplace facilement notamment avec le métro léger entre Sousse et Mahdia et les louages. Si c'est le sud qui l'intéresse, il peut effectivement aller à Tozeur en train ou en louage mais arrivé sur place, il faut aller dans les oasis de montagne ou à Nefta, donc chercher de nouveau un moyen de transport, pas si simple beaucoup de temps perdu à chercher comment y aller, comment faire.
1er jour Visite de Monastir puis Monastir/Kairouan. Nuit à Kairouan 2ème jour Visite de Kairouan puis Kairouan/tozeur. Nuit à Tozeur, hôtel el Amen ou Niffer ou warda ou el arich 3ème jour Tozeur et oasis de montagne ou Nefta. Nuit à Tozeur, même hotel 4ème jour Tozeur/Douz. Traversée du chott el jérid, promenade à Douz. Nuit à Douz hôtel 20 mars ou Zaafrane 5ème jour Douz/matmata. Nuit à Matmata, hôtel Matmata ou à Gabès 6ème jour Matmata ou Gabès/Mahdia. Nuit à Mahdia, hôtel la médina 7ème jour Mahdia/Monastir
Sinon en restant dans le centre, faire une boucle : 1er jour : Monastir/Sousse, visite de Sousse, nuit à Sousse, 2ème jour : il peut s'éloigner de Sousse vers Hergla et trouver des endroits plus calmes, plus tranquilles. Eviter Port El Kantaoui ! 3ème jour : Sousse/Kairouan, visite de kairouan, nuit à Kairouan
4ème jour : Kairouan/El Djem, visite de El Jem, nuit à El Jem ou à mahdia 5ème jour : El Jem/mahdia, visite de Mahdia, nuit à mahdia 6ème jour : Mahdia/Monastir, visite de Monastir, nuit à Monastir
Doit-il repartir également de Monastir ?
Vous parlez de El Kef, cela ne me semble pas un objectif à atteindre, si on y passe on fait une halte sympa mais faire toute cette route pour aller à El Kef, j'ai peur qu'il soit déçu. Où alors, il faut faire une boucle dans le nord : Monastir, Sousse, Kairouan, El Kef, peut-être Dougga et continuer vers Aïn Draham, Tabarka, Bizerte, Tunis et Sousse, Monastir.
Je pense qu'à cet âge, il fera plutôt un voyage en fonction de ses rencontres. Je lui souhaite un beau voyage et de belles rencontres.
La terre entière est ma patrie et la famille humaine est ma tribu.
Bonjour,
en fait ce que je vous suggère devrait correspondre à ce que vous/il cherche(z) : ne connaissant pas du tout les zones touristiques, je ne peux que vous conseiller les endroits où sont les Tunisiens, des musées, des paysages, et ne pas trop vouloir courir... par expérience. Il a l'habitude du Maroc mais la Tunisie, c'est différent, ne serait-ce que pour les moyens de transports et il faut peut-être déjà se voir comment ça marche pour en tirer le meilleur parti.
A Sousse, il doit commencer à y avoir du monde mais c'est en été que c'est bondé (sur la plage par ex.) En medina, il y a toujours un peu monde dans les artères principales, les souks, c'est normal. Sauf à Kairouan qui reste toute l'année calme (on peut toujours se retrouver dans la même rue que des touristes comme nous mais qui circulent en grand groupe ! au moment m mais on peut aussi facilement prendre des chemins de traverses). Il y a là-bas il y a des beaux sites à visiter.
El Kef j'avais pour ma part beaucoup aimé et logé dans un super petit hôtel, résidence Vénus (voir si elle existe toujours). Pour aller au Kef, une des possibilités en partant de Monastir est de prendre des louages Monastir-Sousse, Sousse-Kairouan, Kairouan-El Kef, en partant le matin de préférence : on sait quand on part, on ne sait pas quand on arrive ! Il y a peut-être un chemin plus rapide.
Mraïssa vous a suggéré des itinéraires. Pour celui du sud, c'est franchement difficile à tenir si on voyage en transport en commun. Pour aller à Tozeur il y a entres autres un ou 2 bus par jour (dont un de nuit ?) qui relie Kairouan à Tozeur en 4h30-5h30 via Gafsa. Si votre fils veut aller directement à Tamerza, s'arrêter à Gafsa pour prendre un louage pour Redeyef. Puis Redeyef-Tamerza. Sinon, de Tozeur il y a des louages qui montent à Tamerza (attention au retour, ils s'arrêtent tôt).
A El Djem, le seul petit hôtel à côté de la gare ferroviaire est peut-être encore fermé. Le seul ouvert est alors un 3 étoiles à 5 km de la ville. Se renseigner.
Voilà, que ce soit au nord, au sud ou ailleurs, voyager en transport en commun prend plus de temps que de voyager avec sa propre voiture, donc il faut mieux ne pas vouloir aller partout (2 nuits au même endroit, c'est bien) ou bien aller loin d'une traite et y séjourner. Et sur place, il trouvera certainement des conseils utiles.
J'espère que tout cela vous sera utile. Bons préparatifs J-2.
El Kef j'avais pour ma part beaucoup aimé et logé dans un super petit hôtel, résidence Vénus (voir si elle existe toujours). Pour aller au Kef, une des possibilités en partant de Monastir est de prendre des louages Monastir-Sousse, Sousse-Kairouan, Kairouan-El Kef, en partant le matin de préférence : on sait quand on part, on ne sait pas quand on arrive ! Il y a peut-être un chemin plus rapide.
Mraïssa vous a suggéré des itinéraires. Pour celui du sud, c'est franchement difficile à tenir si on voyage en transport en commun. Pour aller à Tozeur il y a entres autres un ou 2 bus par jour (dont un de nuit ?) qui relie Kairouan à Tozeur en 4h30-5h30 via Gafsa. Si votre fils veut aller directement à Tamerza, s'arrêter à Gafsa pour prendre un louage pour Redeyef. Puis Redeyef-Tamerza. Sinon, de Tozeur il y a des louages qui montent à Tamerza (attention au retour, ils s'arrêtent tôt).
A El Djem, le seul petit hôtel à côté de la gare ferroviaire est peut-être encore fermé. Le seul ouvert est alors un 3 étoiles à 5 km de la ville. Se renseigner.
Voilà, que ce soit au nord, au sud ou ailleurs, voyager en transport en commun prend plus de temps que de voyager avec sa propre voiture, donc il faut mieux ne pas vouloir aller partout (2 nuits au même endroit, c'est bien) ou bien aller loin d'une traite et y séjourner. Et sur place, il trouvera certainement des conseils utiles.
J'espère que tout cela vous sera utile. Bons préparatifs J-2.
« Rêver ne suffit pas. La meilleure façon de comprendre le monde, pour moi, c'est de le parcourir. »
Parir. Héloge de la bougeotte.
Daniel Herrero
Bravo Michèle 😉
Peu de choses a ajouter.....Le circuit "centre" me semble judicieux , pour ne pas "courir" en permanence. Juste un ou deux "trucs"...... Si j'étais a sa place, je "m'établirais" à Sousse pour la semaine, tout est faisable dans la journée, Kairouan, El Jem, Mahdia, Hergla.... http://www.sncft.com.tn/...el/presentation.html http://www.sntri.com.tn/...ation/client_fr1.php
Stations de busBab El-Jedid : S.N.T. et S.N.T.R.I. (grandes destinations) en face du port, le long du mur de la Medina près de l'entrée principale. Gare ferroviaire : Boulevard Hassouna Ayachi Hôtels pas chers : Amira,52 rue de France -dans la Médina , du Parc-Rue de Carthage. Sousse Azur-5 rue Amilcar, derrière la synagogue.
Et enfin, j'espère qu'il à son passeport ??😕 Bon voyage....😏 PS-Si il part vers El Kef, je suis d'accord avec Lu2, la résidence Vénus est bien.
Peu de choses a ajouter.....Le circuit "centre" me semble judicieux , pour ne pas "courir" en permanence. Juste un ou deux "trucs"...... Si j'étais a sa place, je "m'établirais" à Sousse pour la semaine, tout est faisable dans la journée, Kairouan, El Jem, Mahdia, Hergla.... http://www.sncft.com.tn/...el/presentation.html http://www.sntri.com.tn/...ation/client_fr1.php
Stations de busBab El-Jedid : S.N.T. et S.N.T.R.I. (grandes destinations) en face du port, le long du mur de la Medina près de l'entrée principale. Gare ferroviaire : Boulevard Hassouna Ayachi Hôtels pas chers : Amira,52 rue de France -dans la Médina , du Parc-Rue de Carthage. Sousse Azur-5 rue Amilcar, derrière la synagogue.
Et enfin, j'espère qu'il à son passeport ??😕 Bon voyage....😏 PS-Si il part vers El Kef, je suis d'accord avec Lu2, la résidence Vénus est bien.
Un voyage de 1000 lieues commence toujours par un pas !
(proverbe chinois)
Bonjour,
Si tu persiste pour qu'il fasse un tour vers le Kef , je vais te proposer un programme qui permet à la fois de voir de trés belles destinations qui répondent a ton souci d'être mons encombrants:1 et jour Donc départ de Monastir à destination de Kairouan via le bus ou louage, ca doit faire une heure de route, à Kairouan il peut passer toute la journée, y voire la mosquée des aghlabites , la médina ne manquez pas Barrouta (un puit ou l'eau est extraite vers le premeir étage par un dromadaire), et pas mal d'autre sites, il passe la nuit sur place.2 eme jour départ de Kairouan vers Sbeitla par autobus qui est un site archéologique trés important s'il veut y passer la nuit il ya u, hotel pas cher si non il continue vers Kasserine ou il peut dormir.3 eme jour départ de Sbeitle ou Kasserine à destination du Kef, il peut s'arreter au niveau de Klaat Sinan pour jeter un coup d'oeuil au plateau du jugorta , puis continuer vers le Kef ou il va passer la nuit , dans l'un des hotels cités par les formistes.4 eme jour du Kef à Teboursouk (sur la route de Tunis) pour voir Dugga et alentour site romain considérable puis soit passer la nuit à l'hotel Thugga sur place ou bien continuer vers Béja ou il va passer la nuit .5 eme jour De Béja s'il a la force et le temps d'aller à Tabarka ou bien repart à tunis puis retour à Monastir
6 eme jour visite de la ville de sousse qui mérite dêtre visitée.une fois arrivé à Monastir il peut se procurer une carte routiére qui va lui permettre de tracer et de suivre son itinéraire.
Il achéte aussi une carte à puce tunisana qui doit couter 10 dinars tunisiens .
Il doit avant tout faire le change des euros en monnaie locale dans l'une des banques de la place 1 euro= 1,8 dinars
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=fr&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Hotels+%C3%A0+Beja+tunisie&fb=1&hq=Hotels&hnear=B%C3%A9ja, +Tunisie&view=text&ei=zdkHTLeFM43y0gT43NRb&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=1&ved=0CDAQtQMwAA
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=fr&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Hotels+%C3%A0+Beja+tunisie&fb=1&hq=Hotels&hnear=B%C3%A9ja, +Tunisie&view=text&ei=zdkHTLeFM43y0gT43NRb&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=1&ved=0CDAQtQMwAA
Nasreddine
bonsoir
merci à tous pour vos réponses en effet ce sera plus judicieux de rester dans le coin où il atterit
le sud ce sera pour une prochaine fois avec une voiture climatisée
on ne peut pas tout voir en 6 jours les idées d'itinéraire suggérés sont sympa et comme tu le dis si bien cela dépendra aussi des rencontres qu'il va faire
en réponse à un autre intervenant oui il a son passeport il est parti l'année dernière en thailande seul 3 semaines mais c'était différent car nous avions préparé le voyage enfin une partie ensemble
je suis plutot du genre à tout planifier même s nous voyageons toujours en vol sec car je connais trop les galères quelquefois sans avoir réservé d'hôtel ou prévu de circuit + La chaleur etc mais il est vrai qu'en famille c'est différent
là tout seul il n'a que lui à s'occuper
il faudra que je retourne en tunisie mais à force d"écouter aussi bien les médias que voir les discussions dans certains forums on s'imagine que la tunisie est devenue uniquement une grande usine à touristes
j'avais un peu la même idée l'année dernière lorsque nous étions partis en turquie alors que nous avons passé 3 semaines super et même sur la côte en choisissant un endroit tranquille nous n'avons jamais eu de plage bondée
donc pourquoi pas il nous dira ses impressions au retour
en tout cas merci à tous
bonne soirée
MARYLINE
excusez moi une autre question qu'il me pose la carte bleue valable 7 jours est elle à acheter sur place ou peut on la réserver
je pense sur place car je ne vois pas sur le site comment l'acheter à l'avance
c'est idiot mais il a l"air plus stressé de partir en tunisie qu'en thailance bref..........
MARYLINE
Pas mal! Amigo Nasreddine😉
Mais ton lien.....C'est Béja au Portugal !😏 http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=fr&geocode=&q=loc:+B%C3%A9ja+Tunisie&sll=38.01564, -8.125763&sspn=0.433853,1.266174&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=B%C3%A9ja, +Beja+South, +B%C4%81jah, +Tunisie&ll=36.725126,9.192123&spn=0.220692,0.633087&z=11
Pas grave ! Besslama 😎
Mais ton lien.....C'est Béja au Portugal !😏 http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=fr&geocode=&q=loc:+B%C3%A9ja+Tunisie&sll=38.01564, -8.125763&sspn=0.433853,1.266174&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=B%C3%A9ja, +Beja+South, +B%C4%81jah, +Tunisie&ll=36.725126,9.192123&spn=0.220692,0.633087&z=11
Pas grave ! Besslama 😎
Un voyage de 1000 lieues commence toujours par un pas !
(proverbe chinois)
Voir le lien ici :
http://www.sncft.com.tn/fr/tourisme/carte_bleu.html
Un voyage de 1000 lieues commence toujours par un pas !
(proverbe chinois)
Bonjour,
Je suppose que votre fils est rentré,
Merci de nous dire quel circuit il a fait, comment s'est passé le voyage ?
La terre entière est ma patrie et la famille humaine est ma tribu.
Je confirme: ca nous intéresse de savoir quel circuit il a emprunté et quel est son avis sir les conditions du voyage ....
Nasreddine
bonsoir
oui effectivement désolée de ne pas avoir répondu plus tôt
donc il a passé la première nuit à sousse et ensuite pris le bus pour kairouan séjourné 2 nuits hôtel le splendid qu'il a trouvé très bien pour le prix propre bien placé etc
kairouan lui a beaucoup plu
ensuite bus pour tunis je lui avais réservé un petit hôtel : hotel de russie rue de russie bien situé pas loin de la gare routière très correct et patrons accueillants 21 euros la chambre avec petit déj pas de clim mais ventilateur
il a bien apprécié sidi bou saïd en y allant très tôt le matin et a pu se baigner il m'a dit qu'ensuite il est reparti très vite car envahi par groupes
la médina de tunis lui a également plu
ensuite retour sur sousse par train et il a passé les deux dernières nuits sur sousse à l'hôtel de paris correct et propre pour le prix
ne s'est pas baigné à sousse car les plages sont soit privées soit pour les autres sales
seul bémol mais il n'a surement pas fait attention s'est fait voler 90 euros et son tél portable mais c'était dans un bar et assez tard le soir donc la vigileance n'était pas au rdv - sur tunis -
merci à tous de vos conseils je pense qu'il retournera car il a apprécié la gentillesse de personnes sur kairouan et sousse qui l'ont invité à dîner en famille chez eux la prochaine fois ce sera le sud mais pas à cette période voilà le résumé de son voyage bonne soirée
merci à tous de vos conseils je pense qu'il retournera car il a apprécié la gentillesse de personnes sur kairouan et sousse qui l'ont invité à dîner en famille chez eux la prochaine fois ce sera le sud mais pas à cette période voilà le résumé de son voyage bonne soirée
MARYLINE
Merci pour ces bonnes nouvelles et ce voyage qui a été rondement mené. Contente que son appréciation ait été bonne à propos des gens : bons prochains voyages.
« Rêver ne suffit pas. La meilleure façon de comprendre le monde, pour moi, c'est de le parcourir. »
Parir. Héloge de la bougeotte.
Daniel Herrero
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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...
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...
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for accommodation in Tabarka for 3 nights in mid-July. I’m only finding offers for large hotel complexes.
We’re looking for something more authentic, like a guesthouse or similar.
I could use some help because I’m not finding anything like that.
Have a great day!
I'm looking for accommodation in Tabarka for 3 nights in mid-July. I’m only finding offers for large hotel complexes.
We’re looking for something more authentic, like a guesthouse or similar.
I could use some help because I’m not finding anything like that.
Have a great day!
Hi there,
I’m looking for info about driving a vehicle in Tunisia.
Is it complicated?
Do I need an international driver’s permit?
Thanks for your help
Hi there,
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?
Have a great day
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?
Have a great day
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
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 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
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
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 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.
Thanks in advance.
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.
Thanks in advance.
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
Hi,
Does anyone know the address of a rose flower distillery in the Valley of Roses / Kelaa M'Gouna? A traditional distillery, not just the tourist shop.
Thanks a bunch!
Nicolas :-)
Does anyone know the address of a rose flower distillery in the Valley of Roses / Kelaa M'Gouna? A traditional distillery, not just the tourist shop.
Thanks a bunch!
Nicolas :-)
Hi there,
Can anyone tell me if it's possible to travel from the Dades Gorges (Msemrir) to the Todra Gorges (Tamtatouche) on a paved road? Thanks in advance for any answers.
Hello,
We’d like to hire a French-speaking guide (agency, professional, or volunteer) to show us around Cairo over three days.
Trip planned for November 22, 23, and 24, 2026—four veteran French travelers.
We’re open to any leads, contact info, or suggestions.
Best regards,
Jacques
Hi there,
I have a layover in Algeria.
I won’t be leaving the airport.
The two tickets aren’t with the same airline.
Do I need a transit visa?
Thanks for any details and your help!
Hi there,
I live in Casablanca and my parents, who are 80, will be joining me in Marrakech at the beginning of May for a few days.
We’ll be renting a car to get around.
Do you have any suggestions for things to see or visit within a 2-3 hour drive max from Marrakech that aren’t too touristy?
My parents can walk a bit, but at 80, no climbing Mount Toubkal!
Thanks so much in advance for your ideas!
Hi everyone, just back from the 8-day Marrakech-Merzouga loop by car, and I’d love to share my feedback in case it helps some of you. Big thanks to all the forum members who kindly answered my questions!
Trip from Friday the 20th to Saturday the 28th, flying out of Marseille with Ryanair
- Landed late around 8 PM local time, exchanged some currency, and the rental agency (Magdaz Car, which I highly recommend) delivered the car straight to the airport with some great route tips (don’t blindly trust Maps.me). The night drive was a bit intense—lots of people out and about due to Ramadan. Stayed at Riad Midhou (really nice) on the outskirts of the city, which made it easy to hit the road the next morning.
- Day 1: Marrakech to Skoura. The drive was smooth, roads are great, but watch out for roundabout priority—it’s different from France. Beautiful route. Quick stop in Ouarzazate for lunch, Ait Benhaddou for the view (stunning), and the Fint Oasis (meh...). Spent the night at Taloute Ecolodge in Skoura, overlooking the palm grove (super cozy).
- Day 2: Skoura to Todgha Gorges via the Valley of Roses and Dades Gorges. Adventure-packed day! We crossed the Valley of Roses (pretty, but not as amazing as I’d hoped) and took a "shortcut" recommended by the *Routard* guide to reach the Dades Gorges without backtracking. After asking locals, they said, "It’s doable." Turns out it was a narrow, rocky cliffside track—no way to turn around! A stressful moment, with a nice scratch on the bumper and a good sweat. Fine in an SUV or 4x4, but not in a Logan... Then the Dades Gorges (nice) and a detour through the north to reach Todgha from above. Gorgeous mountain road and a quick stop on some snow patches—touching African snow! Spent the night at *Les Gorges de Todgha*—great place, except for the bathroom. The Todgha Gorges themselves are stunning!
Day 3: Todgha to Merzouga. Beautiful drive, and the view of the erg (sand dunes) on arrival is breathtaking! Totally worth the trip. Explored the desert and stayed at *Café du Sud* hotel just outside Merzouga—absolutely gorgeous.
Day 4: Merzouga. Desert exploration and chilling by the hotel pool (with a bonus sunburn). Lunch in Merzouga—I recommend *Dakar*—their lemon tajine was amazing. Spent the night in the hotel’s luxury camp, including a camel ride. The camp was beautiful, but I was disappointed we weren’t deeper in the desert given the price (100 € per person, including dinner, breakfast, and camel ride).
Day 5: Merzouga to Tamnougalt. Gorgeous route. First fine (a supposed stop sign...) but the officer was super nice—only 150 MAD. Stayed at *Kasbah Maktob*, right in the middle of ruins—really unique and beautiful!
Day 6: Tamnougalt to Marrakech. Another beautiful drive, and a second fine (minor speeding), same amount. Crossed a windy mountain pass during a big storm—traffic was blocked in the opposite direction (not sure why), causing massive jams for those coming from Marrakech. A few downed cables, but nothing serious. Arriving in Marrakech was tricky—hard to find the rental agency, and the traffic was intense (watch out for GPS trying to send you through the medina). Ask the rental company to meet you somewhere quiet. They didn’t even notice the damaged bumper... Stayed at *Riad Zifamo* in the heart of the medina. Big change of pace—so many people and so much hustle!
Day 7: Marrakech. Lots of wandering through the souk and a quick trip to Gueliz (not essential). A few tips for the medina: watch out for scooters weaving too fast, always negotiate prices (aim for at least 1/3 off what they ask, unless it’s a small amount), don’t buy spices—more expensive than in France! Head to the *Carrefour Market* in Gueliz for better prices. In the end, not many truly unique items—you’ll find more or less the same things everywhere.
Day 8: Early morning flight. We’d booked a car to the airport from the riad, but a taxi would’ve been fine—plenty available even at 7 AM. Security wasn’t an issue (we had lighters and liquids over 100 ml).
A few extra notes: Pleasantly surprised by the road quality—just a few potholes here and there, but overall very drivable. Watch out for the police—they’re everywhere! The car cost me 30 € per day (with the *Routard* discount) and about 90 € in gas. No safety concerns, no harassment, and no stomach issues, despite the ice in Marrakech. Breakfasts at the hotels were usually hearty—take advantage! The timing (end of February) was perfect—pleasant daytime temps and cool nights. Since it was Ramadan, nothing unusual to report, except it was hard to find food outside Marrakech at lunchtime. If I did it again, Merzouga is a must, but I’d spend a night in a real desert bivouac, deeper in the dunes. My stops (no more than 300 km a day) were well-paced, and with so few cars on the road, it wasn’t tiring—even though I’m not usually a fan of driving... Happy to answer any questions!
Trip from Friday the 20th to Saturday the 28th, flying out of Marseille with Ryanair
- Landed late around 8 PM local time, exchanged some currency, and the rental agency (Magdaz Car, which I highly recommend) delivered the car straight to the airport with some great route tips (don’t blindly trust Maps.me). The night drive was a bit intense—lots of people out and about due to Ramadan. Stayed at Riad Midhou (really nice) on the outskirts of the city, which made it easy to hit the road the next morning.
- Day 1: Marrakech to Skoura. The drive was smooth, roads are great, but watch out for roundabout priority—it’s different from France. Beautiful route. Quick stop in Ouarzazate for lunch, Ait Benhaddou for the view (stunning), and the Fint Oasis (meh...). Spent the night at Taloute Ecolodge in Skoura, overlooking the palm grove (super cozy).
- Day 2: Skoura to Todgha Gorges via the Valley of Roses and Dades Gorges. Adventure-packed day! We crossed the Valley of Roses (pretty, but not as amazing as I’d hoped) and took a "shortcut" recommended by the *Routard* guide to reach the Dades Gorges without backtracking. After asking locals, they said, "It’s doable." Turns out it was a narrow, rocky cliffside track—no way to turn around! A stressful moment, with a nice scratch on the bumper and a good sweat. Fine in an SUV or 4x4, but not in a Logan... Then the Dades Gorges (nice) and a detour through the north to reach Todgha from above. Gorgeous mountain road and a quick stop on some snow patches—touching African snow! Spent the night at *Les Gorges de Todgha*—great place, except for the bathroom. The Todgha Gorges themselves are stunning!
Day 3: Todgha to Merzouga. Beautiful drive, and the view of the erg (sand dunes) on arrival is breathtaking! Totally worth the trip. Explored the desert and stayed at *Café du Sud* hotel just outside Merzouga—absolutely gorgeous.
Day 4: Merzouga. Desert exploration and chilling by the hotel pool (with a bonus sunburn). Lunch in Merzouga—I recommend *Dakar*—their lemon tajine was amazing. Spent the night in the hotel’s luxury camp, including a camel ride. The camp was beautiful, but I was disappointed we weren’t deeper in the desert given the price (100 € per person, including dinner, breakfast, and camel ride).
Day 5: Merzouga to Tamnougalt. Gorgeous route. First fine (a supposed stop sign...) but the officer was super nice—only 150 MAD. Stayed at *Kasbah Maktob*, right in the middle of ruins—really unique and beautiful!
Day 6: Tamnougalt to Marrakech. Another beautiful drive, and a second fine (minor speeding), same amount. Crossed a windy mountain pass during a big storm—traffic was blocked in the opposite direction (not sure why), causing massive jams for those coming from Marrakech. A few downed cables, but nothing serious. Arriving in Marrakech was tricky—hard to find the rental agency, and the traffic was intense (watch out for GPS trying to send you through the medina). Ask the rental company to meet you somewhere quiet. They didn’t even notice the damaged bumper... Stayed at *Riad Zifamo* in the heart of the medina. Big change of pace—so many people and so much hustle!
Day 7: Marrakech. Lots of wandering through the souk and a quick trip to Gueliz (not essential). A few tips for the medina: watch out for scooters weaving too fast, always negotiate prices (aim for at least 1/3 off what they ask, unless it’s a small amount), don’t buy spices—more expensive than in France! Head to the *Carrefour Market* in Gueliz for better prices. In the end, not many truly unique items—you’ll find more or less the same things everywhere.
Day 8: Early morning flight. We’d booked a car to the airport from the riad, but a taxi would’ve been fine—plenty available even at 7 AM. Security wasn’t an issue (we had lighters and liquids over 100 ml).
A few extra notes: Pleasantly surprised by the road quality—just a few potholes here and there, but overall very drivable. Watch out for the police—they’re everywhere! The car cost me 30 € per day (with the *Routard* discount) and about 90 € in gas. No safety concerns, no harassment, and no stomach issues, despite the ice in Marrakech. Breakfasts at the hotels were usually hearty—take advantage! The timing (end of February) was perfect—pleasant daytime temps and cool nights. Since it was Ramadan, nothing unusual to report, except it was hard to find food outside Marrakech at lunchtime. If I did it again, Merzouga is a must, but I’d spend a night in a real desert bivouac, deeper in the dunes. My stops (no more than 300 km a day) were well-paced, and with so few cars on the road, it wasn’t tiring—even though I’m not usually a fan of driving... Happy to answer any questions!
Hi there,
I’m traveling solo to Egypt. Could you give me a rough idea of the budget for:
meals
hotels
taxis including tips
visits...
Just an estimate, of course.
For 15 days, what would the price range be, considering there’s an overnight train and a Nile cruise?
I’d like to compare with a travel agency. Is it more worthwhile to go through an agency despite the downsides of group travel?
Otherwise, if a travel buddy is interested in this country, why not?
Thanks a lot!





