Je suis résident marocain vivant en Belgique. Dans la perspective d'un voyage en voiture (véhicule de tourisme) au printemps ou en été dans le sud marocain (entre El Ouatia et Dakhla), je souhaiterais obtenir des informations sur tout ce qui a trait à l'état de la route, les risques de tempête de sable et d'ensablement, les tronçons difficiles à parcourir, les barrages de la gendarmerie, la pêche en falaises ou en surf casting, la location d'appart ou de maison dans ces villes, les garages en cas de panne et tout ce qu'il faut savoir ...
Je souhaiterais également être informé sur la sécurisé du voyage entre Laayoune et Dakhla, la durée du voyage entre ces deux villes et aussi les villes qui vaillent la peine de s'y arrêter et à visiter (Tarfaya, Laayoune, Boujdour ... et Dakhla).
Salam,
je suis de Casablanca et je travaille à Laayoune donc je fait fréquament ce trajet, pour l'état de route elle est pas mal jusqu'à AKHEFANIR de Akhefanir à laayoune la route est un peu dégrader, pour les barrages de la gendarmerie ils y ont pas trop, pour la sécurité cette route est très sécurisé vous pouvez même faire ce trajet en nuit sans aucun problème, pour le dépannage en cas de problème vous n'aurez pas de problème sauf la couverture du réseau téléphonique mais dans ce cas les passages de la route vont t'aider surtout les chauffeurs des camions
moi aussi je fait la pêche à cane ils y ont a endroits de pêche magnifique.
bon voyage
Bonjour,
Pour info, une nouvelle route existe entre Foum el Oued et Tarfaya, cette route longe la cote.
J'ai essayé cette route mi-avril dans le sens Foum el Oued – Tarfaya. Cette route part du rond-point entre Foum El Oued et le petit village , prendre vers le nord route fléchée Tarfaya.
Cette route longe la cote dans un paysage de dunes, passe parfois au ras des plages, tout le long petites cabanes de pecheurs. Le goudron est récent et en bon état, la route est suffisament large pour croiser sans difficulté. Attention cependant, au moins à 2 endroits les dunes empiètent sur la chaussée. Vers le village de Amgriow, au niveau du chantier de désensablement, il faut ralentir car une saignée profonde traverse la route (un tractopelle trop agressif!).
Cette route , plus agréable que la nationale 1, évite Laayoune et fait gagner environ 20 à 30 km sur le parcours, avec en prime très peu de circulation. Prévoir carburant et ravitaillement car rien avant Tarfaya (env 100 km).
Arrivée à Tarfaya, on passe devant l'épave du ferry reliant les Canaries, Attention aux photos car postes militaires sensibles!
Si l'on veut prendre la route en quittant Tarfaya, prendre la route à gauche du port, passer devant la gendarmerie et la station essence, puis au rond point prendre à droite direction Amgriw ou Amgriow ou Amgriou.
Amicalement!
Gérard,
voyageur en camping-car au Moyen-orient et au Maghreb
Merci pour ta réponse. Pourrais-tu me donner une idée sur le temps de parcours en voiture del Ouatia à Laayoune et me dire s'il y a beaucoup d'offres de location de maisons, apparts ou campings en été pour un jour ou plus. J'aimerais également savoir s'il y a de belles choses à voir et à visiter à Laayoune.
Par la même occasion, pourrais-tu me donner quelques idées sur les coins de pêche à Laayoune et environs ou le long des petites falaises en direction de Laayoune ou un peu au-delà. En quittant Laayoune vers le sud, la ville de Boujdour est elle une belle étape pour s'y arrêter en allant vers Dakhla.
Merci pour les précieuses infos. Effectivement, il semblerait que cette route Tarfaya-Amgriou-Laayoune est récemment terminée. C'est une route pittoresque et on supporte mieux la chaleur en été en longeant la côte. Et c'est mieux ainsi car on arrive directement à Foum el oued sans passer par Laayoune situé à 24 km. On gagne en effet beaucoup de temps et de km. Je suppose qu'elle est moins ensablée que la N1 qui va en plein dans le désert.
Via ce tronçon, je voudrais savoir si avant et après Amgriou il y a encore ces fameuses falaises comme entre El Ouatia et Akhfenir que j'ai pu voir il y a deux ans jusqu'à la lagune de Naila.
Enfin, si vous avez été plus au sud après Laayoune, merci de me décrire un peu plus le tronçon Laayoune-Boujdour-Dakhla pour être plus complet ou peut-être un autre routard pourrait réagir à cette demande d'info.
La route de Tarfaya à Foum el Oued via Amgriou longe la cote d'assez près. Il y a un risque que cette route soit parfois ensablée car elle traverse des zones dunaires, mais il y a des équipes d'entretien...
Je ne pense pas que cette côte à cet endroit présente de hautes falaises, j'ai vu plutôt des plages et des rochers, (je n'ai pas tout vu!)
La route plus au sud de Laayoune vers Boujdour et Dakhla suit la cote principalement dans du désert caillouteux avec des paturages à dromadaires . (parfois à plusieurs km de la mer)
Cette cote présente des hautes falaises avec parfois des éboulis vers les plages.
Amicalement;
Gérard,
voyageur en camping-car au Moyen-orient et au Maghreb
- Pour le temps que j’ai fait entre EL OUATIA à LAAYOUNE c’est de 3h (mais parce que je connais bien cette route) donc il faut prévoir un temps entre 3h et 4h
- A laayoune, EL OUATIA, Akhefanir et tarfaya tu peux trouver des appartements meublés ainsi que des hôtels.
- Les choses à visiter sur Laayoune : vraiment pas grande chose sauf que les beaux paysages dans la Route vers Laayoune
- Les meilleurs coins de pêche : -
§ Akhefanir (200km de laayoune)
§ La route côtière tarfaya-laayoune
§ Tarouma 40km de laayoune
Il s y ont a aussi des endroits accessible juste par 4*4 sur la route de laayoune-boujedour comme un coin appelé Baba Ali.
Merci pour ta réponse. Pourrais-tu me dire quelle route tu prends d'habitude pour aller à Laayoune. Je suppose qu'en tant que routier professionnel, tu prévilégies plutôt la route N1 qui va droit vers Laayoune-ville au lieu de la route côtière qui mène à Foum el oued. Si c'est le cas, est ce que ça roule bien sur la N1, quelle est la vitesse limitée sur ce tronçon et est ce que la N1 est ensablée de temps en temps. Cette route est-elle plus sûre que la route côtière et que suggères-tu comme route pour les touristes comme moi pour rallier Laayoune et en même temps profiter de la beauté des paysages et me sentir en sécurité en cas de pépin mécanique ou autre.
Pour aller de tarfaya-layoune je prend N1 c'est plus rapide (100km/h) et pas de barrage de contrôle de vitesse donc je dépasse cette vitesse.
pour la route côtière tu risque de trouvé des problèmes due au sable et au réseau téléphonique qui ne marche pas à certain zone.
mais tu peut aller à foum el ouad (layoune foum el ouad route double voie) puis de foum el ouad-quelque kilomètre sur la route vers tarfaya (faire l'inverse) c'est mon endroit préféré de pèche car il accessible par voiture et pas trop loin de laayoune.
pour quelqu'un qui veux faire le tourisme les paysage entre el outia et tarfaya sont plus beau que celle de la route côtière tarfaya-laayoune mais en général tu va remarqué que le même paysage se répète :)
Merci d'avoir précisé quelques détails quant à la route à choisir pour Laayoune. Pour bien admirer les paysages, je pense qu'il vaudrait mieux prendre l'itinéraire côtier à l'aller par exemple et prendre la route N1 pour le retour pour admirer les deux paysages. Pourrais tu me faire savoir si la route principale N1 Tarfaya-Laayoune est plus souvent ensablée de part sa localisation géographique que la route côtière.
Par la même occasion, pourrais tu me dire s'il est facile de louer une maison ou y a-t-il des campings à Foum El Oued, style camping l'océan à El Ouatia. Concernant la pêche, pourrais-tu me dire également s'il y a des coins de pêche à Foum el oued ou dans les environs (port, falaise, cap. ...) et quel genre de poissons peut-on y pêcher, surtout pour la pêche à la pelote (de sardines) qui est ma pêche préférée ou éventuellement en surfcasting de la plage.
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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
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! !😉
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.
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...
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 😊
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.
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!
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!
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.
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’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! :)
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!
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.
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 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!
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!
