Les oasis du désert libyque
by Lauret
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Je suis en train de préparer un second voyage en Egypte car je suis tombée sous le charme de ce pays ( qui ne pourrais pas y résister ???) Mais pour ce second voyage, je souhaiterais faire les oasis du désert en partant du Caire- et se diriger vers BAHAREYIA - FARAFRA-DALKA-KHARGA- tout ce ceci en bus-est-ce possible ?? ou faut-il louer des 4X4??? mais mon problème c'est que je part seule - est -il difficile de voyager seule dans le cadre d'un séjour en individuel en Egypte-J'attends vos expériences surtout expériences féminines ???En outre, je souhaiterais rejoindre Luxor depuis Kharga, je crois qu'il faut transiter par Assiout ?? Pouvez -vous me le confirmer - Merci-
Je prévois mon retour sur le Caire en train de nuit depuis Luxor, y-a t-il quelque personnes qu'il l'on fait- si oui, faut-il réserver les billets de train à l'avance ??
Au fait, je pense y rester environ 10 jours entre le 25 janvier et fin février 2006 mais je n'ai rien fixé encore-
Merci d'avance de vos réponses !!!!
Ma a salâma.
Je suis en train de préparer un second voyage en Egypte car je suis tombée sous le charme de ce pays ( qui ne pourrais pas y résister ???) Mais pour ce second voyage, je souhaiterais faire les oasis du désert en partant du Caire- et se diriger vers BAHAREYIA - FARAFRA-DALKA-KHARGA- tout ce ceci en bus-est-ce possible ?? ou faut-il louer des 4X4??? mais mon problème c'est que je part seule - est -il difficile de voyager seule dans le cadre d'un séjour en individuel en Egypte-J'attends vos expériences surtout expériences féminines ???En outre, je souhaiterais rejoindre Luxor depuis Kharga, je crois qu'il faut transiter par Assiout ?? Pouvez -vous me le confirmer - Merci-
Je prévois mon retour sur le Caire en train de nuit depuis Luxor, y-a t-il quelque personnes qu'il l'on fait- si oui, faut-il réserver les billets de train à l'avance ??
Au fait, je pense y rester environ 10 jours entre le 25 janvier et fin février 2006 mais je n'ai rien fixé encore-
Merci d'avance de vos réponses !!!!
Ma a salâma.
Bonsoir 😎 tu vas à cette adresse, et tu vas trouver la relation du trip que j'ai fait dans les mêmes lieux où tu souhaites aller 😛 http://www.sahariens.info dans la rubrique : "les Forums", tu vas à la date 05/07/2005, le poste intitulé : Et dans le Sud de l'Égypte ? de : Dominique Mayeux (désolé, mais l'adresse en copié/collé ne fonctionne pas 🤪 seul le mode de transport est différent, mais en bus, ou minibus, peut- être ce sera même du taxi collectif, mais tu peux le faire, si tu es seule pas de problème si tu ne ; mets pas de t-shirts trop manches courtes, et décoltés avantageux 😇 de jeans ou pantalons très moulants, ou bien, porter un chemisier type chasuble, qui couvre les fesses😇 tu pourras garder tes cheveux au vent 😎 et crois moi, on te fichera la paix, Inch'Allah en fait, ce sera ton attitude qui fera 🏴☠️🏴☠️ ou😎😎 tu n'as pas besoin de louer un 4x4 à partir du Caire, tu peux le faire à chaque étape, et le chauffeur pourra être ton guide 😇 à Farafra j'ai rencontré (en fait au White Desert) une allemande, peintre, qui passait qqs jours dans le désert avec un guide/chuaffeur bédouin, elle m'a dit son plaisir de bivouaquer dans le désert 😎 pour aller de Kharga, à Louxor, si la route directe est ouverte (fermée lorsque je suis passé en juin), tu devra passer par Assiout 😕 tu vas trouver le temps trop court, tant il y a des coins fascinants, des paysages envoûtants le long du Wadi Djedid (Western Desert), je compte y retourner l'année prochaine car cela m'a laissé un goût de trop peu 😛😎😛, sur le site où je t'envoie, tu trouveras des photos dans la rubrique idoine 😉 pour le train, le "spécialiste" de Luxor se fera un plaisir de te conseiller, n'est ce pas Luxor ? 😎😇😎 à + Dom pas de blème si tu as des questions 😎
Bonsoir 😎 tu vas à cette adresse, et tu vas trouver la relation du trip que j'ai fait dans les mêmes lieux où tu souhaites aller 😛 http://www.sahariens.info dans la rubrique : "les Forums", tu vas à la date 05/07/2005, le poste intitulé : Et dans le Sud de l'Égypte ? de : Dominique Mayeux (désolé, mais l'adresse en copié/collé ne fonctionne pas 🤪 seul le mode de transport est différent, mais en bus, ou minibus, peut- être ce sera même du taxi collectif, mais tu peux le faire, si tu es seule pas de problème si tu ne ; mets pas de t-shirts trop manches courtes, et décoltés avantageux 😇 de jeans ou pantalons très moulants, ou bien, porter un chemisier type chasuble, qui couvre les fesses😇 tu pourras garder tes cheveux au vent 😎 et crois moi, on te fichera la paix, Inch'Allah en fait, ce sera ton attitude qui fera 🏴☠️🏴☠️ ou😎😎 tu n'as pas besoin de louer un 4x4 à partir du Caire, tu peux le faire à chaque étape, et le chauffeur pourra être ton guide 😇 à Farafra j'ai rencontré (en fait au White Desert) une allemande, peintre, qui passait qqs jours dans le désert avec un guide/chuaffeur bédouin, elle m'a dit son plaisir de bivouaquer dans le désert 😎 pour aller de Kharga, à Louxor, si la route directe est ouverte (fermée lorsque je suis passé en juin), tu devra passer par Assiout 😕 tu vas trouver le temps trop court, tant il y a des coins fascinants, des paysages envoûtants le long du Wadi Djedid (Western Desert), je compte y retourner l'année prochaine car cela m'a laissé un goût de trop peu 😛😎😛, sur le site où je t'envoie, tu trouveras des photos dans la rubrique idoine 😉 pour le train, le "spécialiste" de Luxor se fera un plaisir de te conseiller, n'est ce pas Luxor ? 😎😇😎 à + Dom pas de blème si tu as des questions 😎
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Dom
Dom
Tu peux le faire de deux façons: Par la route, où tu compteras les poteaux télégraphiques à longueur de temps parce que tu seras sur un ruban asphalté et c'est tout, ou alors en 4x4 pour vraiment aller sur les pistes.
La route de Kharga à Louxor est ouverte... quand elle n'est pas fermée, on ne sait ni pourquoi ni pour combien de temps.
Mais inutile de passer par Assiout, tu passes par Qena.
Pour le train, si tu prends le train de jour entre Louxor et Le Caire, normalement, tu n'as pas besoin de réservation.
Mais si tu veux le supertrain de nuit, couchette etc, il faut réserver, surtout en haute saison.
Et, comme le dit Dom, surtout bien veiller à la tenue vestimentaire.
D'ailleurs, même si cela peut paraitre paradoxal, plus on est couvert moins on a chaud...
Si tu as d'autres questions, n'hésite pas à me contacter, soit ici, soit par mail direct (voir adresse sur mon site).
La route de Kharga à Louxor est ouverte... quand elle n'est pas fermée, on ne sait ni pourquoi ni pour combien de temps.
Mais inutile de passer par Assiout, tu passes par Qena.
tss tss tss😇🤪😇 de Kharga ou c'est direct Luxor, sinon c'est Assiout --> Luxor 😎 autant que je le sache, il n'y a pas de route entre Kharga et Qena .... sinon je l'aurais eu prise lors de mon voyage à Sohag 😉😛😉 ... je ne suis pas Saïdi 😇😇 (private joke😉) à + Dom
tss tss tss😇🤪😇 de Kharga ou c'est direct Luxor, sinon c'est Assiout --> Luxor 😎 autant que je le sache, il n'y a pas de route entre Kharga et Qena .... sinon je l'aurais eu prise lors de mon voyage à Sohag 😉😛😉 ... je ne suis pas Saïdi 😇😇 (private joke😉) à + Dom
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Dom
Dom
Merci de vos réponses qui m'ont éclairées, par contre si j'ai bien compris la route entre Kharga et Luxor est quelquefois ouverte mais bien souvent fermée, Inch 'Allah- J'ai encore deux petites questions concernant les gratification d'un guide pour le circuit avez-vous une idée du budget ??? Y-a-t-il la possibilité de "louer "les services d'un guide en partant du Caire - Si oui en connaissez-vous ??? Merci d'avance.
@+ Laure
J'ai encore deux petites questions concernant les gratification d'un guide pour le circuit avez-vous une idée du budget ??? Y-a-t-il la possibilité de "louer "les services d'un guide en partant du Caire - Si oui en connaissez-vous ??? Merci d'avance.
@+ Laure
gratifications😇🤪 ce peut être aléatoire, je dirais coût à la 1/2 journée pour un guide sans la voiture, environ 10 Euros (65 £E environ) location de 4x4 avec chauffeur/guide (obligatoire) je pense (?)😐 environ 50 à 60 Euros/jour; tout compris (matériel de bivouac pour la nuit+eau+nourriture) ce dernier point à contrôler ?? louer à partir du Caire un guide ....😛 tu trouveras toujours un "rigolo"🏴☠️😕🏴☠️ pour se proposer, quand tu sauras qu'il te faudra être prudente dans le choix de ton guide 😛😛 (des Japs ont mis 2 jours pour sortir du White Desert où ils étaient partis avec un "charlot") tu y repenseras à deux (ou même 3) fois 😉😉 soyons sérieux, il va te falloir; 1 guide chauffeur ayant un 4x4 pas trop pourri, qui parle français (déjà pas du tout évident) ou anglais (moins aléatoire), qui soit un natif du coin (bédouin ou arabe) ou qui connaît bien le coin, qui soit sérieux pour qu'il ne te pourrisse pas ton séjour (tu es seule) ne prends pas un type du Caire, sauf recommandation expresse de personne de toute confiance 😎, sans rien dramatiser, mais on ne va pas au désert, come l'on va aux pyramides 😇 tu en fais ce que tu veux, mais voici un petit vademecum tu voyages pas cher entre les oasis (ou + si tu es nantie) tu loues sur place, au coup le coup tu privilégies les "agouzes" (vieux) ils ont encore le respect des valeurs, et surtout ce sont des VRAIS renards du désert 😛😛 😇 ils connaissent tous les coins, et pas grave s'ils ne parlent pas trop bien une langue occidentale Baharrya mérite au moins 2 jours; Black Desert, English House, musée, sites pharaoniques Farafra, là au moins 2 à 3 jours, c'est de là qu'il faut faire le White Desert (new and old), Cristal Mountain, Agabat, Magic Spring Dakhla, visite de El-Qasr, Amheira, Muzawaka, temple de Deir el-Haggar Kharga, décevant, aucun intérêt, juste passer 😕 à + Dom
gratifications😇🤪 ce peut être aléatoire, je dirais coût à la 1/2 journée pour un guide sans la voiture, environ 10 Euros (65 £E environ) location de 4x4 avec chauffeur/guide (obligatoire) je pense (?)😐 environ 50 à 60 Euros/jour; tout compris (matériel de bivouac pour la nuit+eau+nourriture) ce dernier point à contrôler ?? louer à partir du Caire un guide ....😛 tu trouveras toujours un "rigolo"🏴☠️😕🏴☠️ pour se proposer, quand tu sauras qu'il te faudra être prudente dans le choix de ton guide 😛😛 (des Japs ont mis 2 jours pour sortir du White Desert où ils étaient partis avec un "charlot") tu y repenseras à deux (ou même 3) fois 😉😉 soyons sérieux, il va te falloir; 1 guide chauffeur ayant un 4x4 pas trop pourri, qui parle français (déjà pas du tout évident) ou anglais (moins aléatoire), qui soit un natif du coin (bédouin ou arabe) ou qui connaît bien le coin, qui soit sérieux pour qu'il ne te pourrisse pas ton séjour (tu es seule) ne prends pas un type du Caire, sauf recommandation expresse de personne de toute confiance 😎, sans rien dramatiser, mais on ne va pas au désert, come l'on va aux pyramides 😇 tu en fais ce que tu veux, mais voici un petit vademecum tu voyages pas cher entre les oasis (ou + si tu es nantie) tu loues sur place, au coup le coup tu privilégies les "agouzes" (vieux) ils ont encore le respect des valeurs, et surtout ce sont des VRAIS renards du désert 😛😛 😇 ils connaissent tous les coins, et pas grave s'ils ne parlent pas trop bien une langue occidentale Baharrya mérite au moins 2 jours; Black Desert, English House, musée, sites pharaoniques Farafra, là au moins 2 à 3 jours, c'est de là qu'il faut faire le White Desert (new and old), Cristal Mountain, Agabat, Magic Spring Dakhla, visite de El-Qasr, Amheira, Muzawaka, temple de Deir el-Haggar Kharga, décevant, aucun intérêt, juste passer 😕 à + Dom
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Dom
Dom
Merci pour tes réponses, il semblerait que trouver un guide qui digne de ce nom semblerait être mission impossible !!!! C'est un peu ce que je pensais.
Donc je pense que je m'orienterais peu être sur un circuit "organisé".
J'ai vu que "Voyages du Pharaon propose ce type de séjour pour 600 € pour 6 jours tout inclus. Je pense que cela serait plus envisageable de confier ce genre de séjour à des pro.
Connaissez-vous ce prestataire-
Y-a t- il quelqu'un qui a déjà voyager avec ce prestataire ???? Merci de vos réponses-
Cordialement-
Laure
il semblerait que trouver un guide qui digne de ce nom semblerait être mission impossible !!!!
Donc je pense que je m'orienterais peu être sur un circuit "organisé".
J'ai vu que "Voyages du Pharaon propose ce type de séjour pour 600 € pour 6 jours tout inclus. Je pense que cela serait plus envisageable de confier ce genre de séjour à des pro.
trouver un guide fiable au Caire pour naviguer dans TOUT le Wadi Djedid est hypothétique, mais trouver un guide par étape, sur l'étape elle même c'est jouable, c'est ce que nous avons fait 😛 mais nous avions notre autonomie complète 😎
le package proposé semble être à un prix convenable, si la prestation est à la hauteur de l'annonce, ce devrait être pas mal 😎 ce sera sportif, car tu seras le plus souvent sur les banquettes des 4x4 (siège à l'avant, puis à l'arrière deux banquettes, 7 touristes+1chauffeur en moyenne), j'ai voyagé de concert peut être avec eux, dans le Sinaï, nous voguions de concert .... je n'avais pas trouvé de guide au départ 😛🤪😛 à +
Dom
trouver un guide fiable au Caire pour naviguer dans TOUT le Wadi Djedid est hypothétique, mais trouver un guide par étape, sur l'étape elle même c'est jouable, c'est ce que nous avons fait 😛 mais nous avions notre autonomie complète 😎
le package proposé semble être à un prix convenable, si la prestation est à la hauteur de l'annonce, ce devrait être pas mal 😎 ce sera sportif, car tu seras le plus souvent sur les banquettes des 4x4 (siège à l'avant, puis à l'arrière deux banquettes, 7 touristes+1chauffeur en moyenne), j'ai voyagé de concert peut être avec eux, dans le Sinaï, nous voguions de concert .... je n'avais pas trouvé de guide au départ 😛🤪😛 à +
Dom
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Dom
Dom
Encore merci pour tes "éclairages 😉, mais je pense qu'il est préférable de vérouiller un max de choses avant le départ mais s'il peut y avoir des imprévus.
Le package du prestataire en question semble être correct, mais il faut être prudent !!! Je vais partir à la quête d'infos compléméntaires.
J'ai eu déjà à expériementer les banquettes de 4 x4 dans le désert arabique du côté d'Hurgada- Dures les quelques premières heures mais à la fin de la journée on est habitué !!!!!🏴☠️
Merci encore.
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Laure
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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 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







