Merci
Visiter le désert libyque de le Caire
by Drpenvoyage
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour, je veut partir du Caire et visiter l'Oasis Bahariya (désert blanc, montagne aux cristaux) et ensuite aller au Oasis Farafra et au Oasis Dakhla pour ensuite aller au Louxor. pour commencer, est-ce que sa se fait bien? J'avais en tete de prendre dix jours max pour le faire, est-ce raisonnable avec tout le temps que demande le transport? Y-a-til dautre sites (a part le desert blanc et les montagnes de cristaux) qu'il faut absolument voir? Finalement, connaissez vous des agences fiables et pas trop chères qui offrent ce genre de trajet?
Merci
Merci
Parmis les oasis il y a l'oasis de Siwa que vous ne citez pas...Perso j'en rêve!
Bonjour, les visites que vous voulez faire sont faisables (je lai fais).
Je ne suis pas allé à l'oasis de Siwa (mais tout le monde en parle). Je ne sais pas si c'est faisable avec les autres oasis et le désert blanc. Faut se renseigner!
Vous pouvez aussi visiter Louxor bien sur, Assouan ou entre louxor et assouan, il y a les temples de kom ombo et d'edfou, et les temples d'abou simbel qui sont géant à voir. Après ça dépend combien de temps vous voulez rester en égypte il y a tellement de choses à voir..
Bon courage
Salut Drpen,
Pour les oasis, 10 jours sont suffisants. Tu peux te l'organiser tout seul en prenant les transports en commun d'une oasis à une autre. A Bahariya, pour visiter le désert blanc, il faut un guide. Je te conseille Ghadib que tu peux joindre au (002)012.51.25.471. Il est très compétent et connaît parfaitement son oasis ! Pour trois jours et deux nuits dans le désert Noir, Aqaba, le désert blanc, le désert de l'ouest, tu peux t'en sortir pour 2500 livres (moins de 500 CAN$) environ par véhicule tout-terrain (pour maxi 4 personnes). Il peut aussi t'ammener à l'oasis de Siwa par la route du désert. Je ne l'ai pas (encore) fait, mais je pense que c'est génial. Egalement, il peut te faire visiter l'oasis de Bahariya. Je n'en sais rien, mais je suis près à parier qu'il peut aussi te récupérer à l'aéroport et que te faire la tournée des oasis pendant 10 jours. N'hésite pas, il est vraiment très sympa et conduit très bien (vite aussi dans les dunes ce qui fait de belles sensations) et maîtrise parfaitement son véhicule. Il connaît bien son oasis et le désert blanc. Sans parler des repas qu'il te concote au milieu de nulle part ! Je te le conseille.
Bon voyage ! Gilles
Pour les oasis, 10 jours sont suffisants. Tu peux te l'organiser tout seul en prenant les transports en commun d'une oasis à une autre. A Bahariya, pour visiter le désert blanc, il faut un guide. Je te conseille Ghadib que tu peux joindre au (002)012.51.25.471. Il est très compétent et connaît parfaitement son oasis ! Pour trois jours et deux nuits dans le désert Noir, Aqaba, le désert blanc, le désert de l'ouest, tu peux t'en sortir pour 2500 livres (moins de 500 CAN$) environ par véhicule tout-terrain (pour maxi 4 personnes). Il peut aussi t'ammener à l'oasis de Siwa par la route du désert. Je ne l'ai pas (encore) fait, mais je pense que c'est génial. Egalement, il peut te faire visiter l'oasis de Bahariya. Je n'en sais rien, mais je suis près à parier qu'il peut aussi te récupérer à l'aéroport et que te faire la tournée des oasis pendant 10 jours. N'hésite pas, il est vraiment très sympa et conduit très bien (vite aussi dans les dunes ce qui fait de belles sensations) et maîtrise parfaitement son véhicule. Il connaît bien son oasis et le désert blanc. Sans parler des repas qu'il te concote au milieu de nulle part ! Je te le conseille.
Bon voyage ! Gilles
J'ai oublié de vous dire que je suis parti avec une agence locale "autregypte", ils sont sérieux, avec des prix sympa, avec un guide que pour nous. Je vous le conseille ils sont à l'écoute de nos attentes.
Une nuit dans le désert blanc sous les étoiles reste un moment inoubliable et la nourriture est excellente (ils te remplissent bien le ventre).
Bon voyage à vous!
Bonjour,
Je recherche aussi un guide pour faire les oasis . A til une adresse email ? Merci
Je recherche aussi un guide pour faire les oasis . A til une adresse email ? Merci
Pas de soucis en 10 jours
Voici un exemple de circuit que j'ai créé pour un ami guide :
Jour 1 - Arrivée au Caire. Transfert à l'oasis de Bahariya. Jour 2 - Découverte des sites archéologiques de Bahariya : * Le temple d'Alexandre le Grand. * Les chapelles de Aïn el-Muftellah. * Les tombes de Qaret Qasr Salim, réputées pour leurs couleurs vives et leur style. * Le musée local où sont exposées des momies dorées. Départ pour le désert. Déjeuner à El Hez. Traversée du désert noir, les grandes dunes de sable s'intercalent entre des collines et montagnes couvertes de pierres basaltiques. Bivouac à El Agabat: immense cirque encadré de montagnes où l'on peut admirer les fleurs du désert. Jour 3 - Poursuite de la découverte du désert entre Bahariya et Farafra à pied et/ou en 4x4. Bivouac à Ain El Serw. Jour 4 - Départ pour la découverte des déserts : * Magic Spring : Quelques palmiers encadrent une source. Le mystère est que cette source semble ne couler que lorsqu'elle sent une présence (animaux ou personnes), c'est pour cela qu'elle s'appelle''Magic''. Déjeuner à Ain Khadra Départ vers El Khiam. Découverte du vieux désert blanc : Des monticules blancs sculptés par les vents, le sable et l'érosion, arborent des formes rappelant des champignons. Bivouac dans le nouveau désert blanc: Véritable décor lunaire de milliers de monticules d'un blanc immaculé flottant dans une mer de sable. Jour 5 - Départ pour Farafra. Baignade dans les sources d'eau chaude. Retour vers Bahariya en passant par la montagne de crytal : la roche forme une sorte d'arche. elle est striée de veines de quartz qui, par endroits, sont transparentes. Arrêt à Bahariya puis retour au Caire Jour 6 - Visites : * Le plateau de guizéh. * Le site de Dahshour. * La nécropole de Saqqara. Jour 7 - Visite du Caire : * La citadelle. * Le vieux Caire. * Le musée Mariette. Dîner spectacle sur un bateau navigant sur le nil. Jour 8 - Départ.
Pour contacter mon ami : http://www.beoglobe.com/p/guide-fr-601-egypte-Francophone-Arabophone.html
Il travaille avec Fram, l'UCPA et d'autre TO français.
Jour 1 - Arrivée au Caire. Transfert à l'oasis de Bahariya. Jour 2 - Découverte des sites archéologiques de Bahariya : * Le temple d'Alexandre le Grand. * Les chapelles de Aïn el-Muftellah. * Les tombes de Qaret Qasr Salim, réputées pour leurs couleurs vives et leur style. * Le musée local où sont exposées des momies dorées. Départ pour le désert. Déjeuner à El Hez. Traversée du désert noir, les grandes dunes de sable s'intercalent entre des collines et montagnes couvertes de pierres basaltiques. Bivouac à El Agabat: immense cirque encadré de montagnes où l'on peut admirer les fleurs du désert. Jour 3 - Poursuite de la découverte du désert entre Bahariya et Farafra à pied et/ou en 4x4. Bivouac à Ain El Serw. Jour 4 - Départ pour la découverte des déserts : * Magic Spring : Quelques palmiers encadrent une source. Le mystère est que cette source semble ne couler que lorsqu'elle sent une présence (animaux ou personnes), c'est pour cela qu'elle s'appelle''Magic''. Déjeuner à Ain Khadra Départ vers El Khiam. Découverte du vieux désert blanc : Des monticules blancs sculptés par les vents, le sable et l'érosion, arborent des formes rappelant des champignons. Bivouac dans le nouveau désert blanc: Véritable décor lunaire de milliers de monticules d'un blanc immaculé flottant dans une mer de sable. Jour 5 - Départ pour Farafra. Baignade dans les sources d'eau chaude. Retour vers Bahariya en passant par la montagne de crytal : la roche forme une sorte d'arche. elle est striée de veines de quartz qui, par endroits, sont transparentes. Arrêt à Bahariya puis retour au Caire Jour 6 - Visites : * Le plateau de guizéh. * Le site de Dahshour. * La nécropole de Saqqara. Jour 7 - Visite du Caire : * La citadelle. * Le vieux Caire. * Le musée Mariette. Dîner spectacle sur un bateau navigant sur le nil. Jour 8 - Départ.
Pour contacter mon ami : http://www.beoglobe.com/p/guide-fr-601-egypte-Francophone-Arabophone.html
Il travaille avec Fram, l'UCPA et d'autre TO français.
😉 Viens voyager sur mon site http://la.descente.du.nil.over-blog.fr/ ou http://photosdevoyageautourdumonde.fr
Bonjour Mirage,
Il me semble que Aïn el Serw et Magic spring c'est la même chose non ?
Ton trajet est complet - bravo ! - mais il me semble lent non ?
En trois petits jours (et deux nuits dans le désert) nous avions fait désert noir, Aqaba, Aïn el Serw, Aïn el Maqfi, ancien et nouveau désert blanc, sans jamais courrir. C'est surtout le jour 3, je ne comprends pas ce que vous faîtes. A moins de faire une vraie randonnée dans le désert pour relier Aqabat et Aïn el Serw. C'est largement possible car il n'y a qu'une grosse dizaine de kilomètres (une petite vingtaine en passant par les dunes et Aïn el Maqfi).
Gilles
Il me semble que Aïn el Serw et Magic spring c'est la même chose non ?
Ton trajet est complet - bravo ! - mais il me semble lent non ?
En trois petits jours (et deux nuits dans le désert) nous avions fait désert noir, Aqaba, Aïn el Serw, Aïn el Maqfi, ancien et nouveau désert blanc, sans jamais courrir. C'est surtout le jour 3, je ne comprends pas ce que vous faîtes. A moins de faire une vraie randonnée dans le désert pour relier Aqabat et Aïn el Serw. C'est largement possible car il n'y a qu'une grosse dizaine de kilomètres (une petite vingtaine en passant par les dunes et Aïn el Maqfi).
Gilles
Bonjour,
En effet, c'est un circuit où on prend son temps, une partie entre Bahariya et Farafra ce fait à pied. On peut le faire beaucoup plus vite mais je suis quelqu'un qui aime prendre mon temp, je n'aime pas courrir quand je visite. J'ai voulu montrer tout ce qu'il pouvait y avoir, c'est une région tellement belle. Aïn el Serw est un petit village alors que Magic spring est une zone géologique.
En effet, c'est un circuit où on prend son temps, une partie entre Bahariya et Farafra ce fait à pied. On peut le faire beaucoup plus vite mais je suis quelqu'un qui aime prendre mon temp, je n'aime pas courrir quand je visite. J'ai voulu montrer tout ce qu'il pouvait y avoir, c'est une région tellement belle. Aïn el Serw est un petit village alors que Magic spring est une zone géologique.
😉 Viens voyager sur mon site http://la.descente.du.nil.over-blog.fr/ ou http://photosdevoyageautourdumonde.fr
Oui je comprends.
Personnellement, j'ai fait une première reconnaissance en 4*4. Mais, j'ai prévu d'aller visiter le désert blanc en randonnée.
Par contre, Ain El Serw est une petite oasis inhabitée, ce n'est pas un village, et c'est bien la même source que Magic Spring. J'ai encore une photo du panneau "Ain El Serw" devant les yeux.
Gilles
Par contre, Ain El Serw est une petite oasis inhabitée, ce n'est pas un village, et c'est bien la même source que Magic Spring. J'ai encore une photo du panneau "Ain El Serw" devant les yeux.
Gilles
Moi je confond un peu ça remonte loin et en plus c'est pas sur la carte
😉 Viens voyager sur mon site http://la.descente.du.nil.over-blog.fr/ ou http://photosdevoyageautourdumonde.fr
Bien sûr que cela est faisable en 10 jours!
Dommage pour Siwa, mais pas trop de regret, elle est si formidable qu'elle vaut bien un séjour d'une semaine à elle seule (;-)
Pour le reste, voilà ce qui se fait par une famille de guides locaux que je connais. Très professionnels et à prix bien + abordables que de l'étranger (;-(... l'authenticité en +!
J1: Le Caire J2: Bahareyya "de l'intérieur", J3: Désert Noir, Montagne de Cristal, Agabat J4: Désert Blanc, Farafra J5 et 6: Dakhla J7: Kharga J8-J 9: Louxor J10: LE CAIRE
De 45 à 165 € par jour + nuit, par personne. Prix exact en fonction des prestations, des hébergements choisis, des transferts, etc...
Cordialement Gwen
Dommage pour Siwa, mais pas trop de regret, elle est si formidable qu'elle vaut bien un séjour d'une semaine à elle seule (;-)
Pour le reste, voilà ce qui se fait par une famille de guides locaux que je connais. Très professionnels et à prix bien + abordables que de l'étranger (;-(... l'authenticité en +!
J1: Le Caire J2: Bahareyya "de l'intérieur", J3: Désert Noir, Montagne de Cristal, Agabat J4: Désert Blanc, Farafra J5 et 6: Dakhla J7: Kharga J8-J 9: Louxor J10: LE CAIRE
De 45 à 165 € par jour + nuit, par personne. Prix exact en fonction des prestations, des hébergements choisis, des transferts, etc...
Cordialement Gwen
S I W A !!! Allez-y, c'est vraiment le top!
Une semaine si vous avez le temps: vos visites bien planifiées par des guides locaux, vous ne vous y ennuierez pas.
Au moins 3 nuits sur place, si vous avez moins de temps, histoire d'amortir les 7 à 12h de trajet (selon les transports choisis: bus public ou taxi privé).
De superbes paysages variés, pas mal d'activités, des gens charmants et de tout au niveau restauration et hébergement.
J'y retourne dans 7 jours... ouf! Avec des guides qu'ont a déjà eu et ils sont supers!
Gwen
J'y retourne dans 7 jours... ouf! Avec des guides qu'ont a déjà eu et ils sont supers!
Gwen
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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 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






