Recherche une maison ou riad à vendre à Fès (Maroc)
by Sephora9
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonsoir, nous sommes à la recherche d'une maison ou d'un petit riad à acheter sur fes. Notre budget est d'environ 80 000 Euros. Nous recherchons quelques choses avec plusieurs chambres, mais à restaurer. Merci de nous répondre rapidement si vous avez un bien à vendre car nous serons sur fes le 05 Juin 2008 et seulement jusqu'au 10 Juin. Il nous faut impérativement un bien titré.
Merci d'avance. sephora9
Bonjour
Je me permets de répondre à votre demande sur votre intention d'investissement immobilier à Fès. Il y à encore quelques riads et maisons disponibles sur la ville de Fès. Cependant pouvez vous indiquer les critères les plus importants que vous rechercher.
* Emplacement : médina (ville ancienne), ville ou zone limitrophe de la ville (rayon maximum en km ?) ? * Type : maison (surface moyenne habitable ?) avec ou sans terrain (surface moyenne ?) * Construction ancienne ou nouvelle ? * Nombre de chambres ? * Usage : maison principale, maison secondaire, chambres d'hôtes ... ? (* PS / indiquer une ou plusieurs réponses dans l'ordre de priorité de votre choix.)
Sachez que selon vos critères d'achats indiqués ci-dessus et votre situation socioprofessionnelle, il existe d'importants avantages juridiques et fiscaux dont vous pouvez bénéficier. Sous votre mandat, nous intervenons depuis la constitution de votre dossier ainsi que son étude administrative, juridique et fiscale. La recherche du bien immobilier, le contrôle de la validité administrative du TITRE du bien en possession du vendeur, la validation officielle par l'enregistrement du TITRE DU BIEN EN VOTRE NOM, jusqu’à la signature finale de l’acte de vente auprès du NOTAIRE.
Notre regroupement a pour vocation de :
Répondre à la demande grandissante d’une population d’investisseur RME ou étrangère au Maroc soutenue au plus niveaux politique et économique du pays. Structurer et centraliser les démarches d’acquisition d’un bien immobilier, par une coordination judicieuse et nécessaire entre des intervenants professionnelles assermentés et indispensables pour la recherche d’informations capitales, le contrôle, la validation, la rédaction et l’enregistrement des documents officieux des transactions immobilières au Maroc. Soutenir et encadrer les acquéreurs et cédants pour la satisfaction des deux parties. Faire bénéficier des avantages juridiques et fiscaux aux acquéreurs et vendeurs. Synchroniser nos compétences et responsabilités complémentaires afin de contourner le coût des frais supplémentaires des intermédiaires non nécessaires.
Pour toute information ou suggestion complémentaire, veuillez contacter notre consultant immobilier qui de part sa profession d’itinérant, vous pouvez joindre en France ou au Maroc.
Cordialement
M R.GARTIT Consultant immobilier Email : rg.immobilier89@hotmail.fr Tél: +33 (0)6.19.38.92.34
Je me permets de répondre à votre demande sur votre intention d'investissement immobilier à Fès. Il y à encore quelques riads et maisons disponibles sur la ville de Fès. Cependant pouvez vous indiquer les critères les plus importants que vous rechercher.
* Emplacement : médina (ville ancienne), ville ou zone limitrophe de la ville (rayon maximum en km ?) ? * Type : maison (surface moyenne habitable ?) avec ou sans terrain (surface moyenne ?) * Construction ancienne ou nouvelle ? * Nombre de chambres ? * Usage : maison principale, maison secondaire, chambres d'hôtes ... ? (* PS / indiquer une ou plusieurs réponses dans l'ordre de priorité de votre choix.)
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Notre regroupement a pour vocation de :
Répondre à la demande grandissante d’une population d’investisseur RME ou étrangère au Maroc soutenue au plus niveaux politique et économique du pays. Structurer et centraliser les démarches d’acquisition d’un bien immobilier, par une coordination judicieuse et nécessaire entre des intervenants professionnelles assermentés et indispensables pour la recherche d’informations capitales, le contrôle, la validation, la rédaction et l’enregistrement des documents officieux des transactions immobilières au Maroc. Soutenir et encadrer les acquéreurs et cédants pour la satisfaction des deux parties. Faire bénéficier des avantages juridiques et fiscaux aux acquéreurs et vendeurs. Synchroniser nos compétences et responsabilités complémentaires afin de contourner le coût des frais supplémentaires des intermédiaires non nécessaires.
Pour toute information ou suggestion complémentaire, veuillez contacter notre consultant immobilier qui de part sa profession d’itinérant, vous pouvez joindre en France ou au Maroc.
Cordialement
M R.GARTIT Consultant immobilier Email : rg.immobilier89@hotmail.fr Tél: +33 (0)6.19.38.92.34
bonsoir, je vais essayer d'etre la plus claire possible sur notre recherche. Nous désirons acheter un bien TITRE; car nous faisons un pret au maroc et que l'obtention d'un pret est exclusivement pour un bien titré. Un riad ou Dar nous irait trés bien, situé dans la MEDINA. Le but de cet achat etant la location partielle ou totale de la maison, selon le nombre de chambres que nous aurons. Nous désirons avoir un patio, couvert ou découvert, selon si c un riad ou un dar. Budget entre 70 000 et 80 000 Euros, tout frais inclus.
Nous acceptons les travaux pourvu que tout ne soit pas à refaire.....
Ville choisie FES, .
Sachez toutefois que nous serons sur FES a partir du 05 Juin 2008 pour seulement 5 Jours, nous venons visiter les biens que les agences immobilieres de fes en relation avec nous depuis quelques mois nous aurons trouvés.
Si vous possedez un bien succeptible de nous interessér nous sommes tout à fait ok pour vous rencontrer. Dans tous les cas vous pouvez nous contacter sur ma boite mail.
MERCI . Cordialement SEPHORA
Bonjour,
Tu parles de " riad " ou de " dar "...
Un " dar " est une maison et un " riad " est un jardin...
C'est improprement que l'on appelle " riad " ce qui est simplement une maison ( dar ) possédant un " riad " ( jardin )au milieu .
C'est comme la villa romaine antique avec son atrium ou la casa espagnole avec son patio ...
La précision que je donnais était à titre documentaire puisque tout le monde parle maintenant de " riad " ..
Donc c'était juste une info.
Tu risques d'entendre aussi le terme " derb " qui est, à l'intérieur d'une médina, ce que nous appelons un " ilot " ou un " pâté de maisons "..
Tu as l'intention d'acheter pour louer ou pour y vivre ( ou les deux.. ) ???
De ce que je sais, c'est que la ( magnifique ) médina de Fès ne jouit pas d'une réputation de grande sécurité...
Je suis tombé ( il y a 1 an quand même ) sur un policier lorsque je rentrais par bab Boujeloud, vers 8 h du matin, pour faire des photos, qui m'a fortement déconseillé de rester seul à cette heure dans la médina...
Les commerçants de la médina semblent avoir pris l'habitude d'ouvrir leurs échoppes tous en même temps, vers 9h00 pour éviter d'être le seul ouvert et risquer ainsi de se faire dévaliser..
Je ne fais là que répéter ce que des propres commerçants m'ont raconté..( donc à prendre avec les réserves d'usage...)
Mais, peut être, ( je l'espère ) cela a-t-il changé depuis ???
Quand à vivre dans une médina, ce n'est pas si simple qu'il n'y parait...pour un occidental.
La vie courante y est régie par des codes sociaux et des rapports entre habitants qui nous échappent..surtout à Fès qui est une médina très " secrète " ...
C'est improprement que l'on appelle " riad " ce qui est simplement une maison ( dar ) possédant un " riad " ( jardin )au milieu .
Non.
"Les riads (arabe : rawḍa روض pluriel riyāḍ رياض : jardin(s)) et les dars (littéralement maisons) constituent un habitat traditionnel des centres urbains marocains (médinas). Ces maisons sont entièrement fermées sur l'extérieur et s'organisent autour du patio central, sur le modèle de l'habitat arabo-musulman traditonnel. Ils sont souvent arborés et dotés d'une fontaine. "
Vous avez raison sur la définition séparée de chaque mot mais tort quand vous dites que le mot riad est utilisé improprement de nos jours.
Danielle
Non.
"Les riads (arabe : rawḍa روض pluriel riyāḍ رياض : jardin(s)) et les dars (littéralement maisons) constituent un habitat traditionnel des centres urbains marocains (médinas). Ces maisons sont entièrement fermées sur l'extérieur et s'organisent autour du patio central, sur le modèle de l'habitat arabo-musulman traditonnel. Ils sont souvent arborés et dotés d'une fontaine. "
Vous avez raison sur la définition séparée de chaque mot mais tort quand vous dites que le mot riad est utilisé improprement de nos jours.
Danielle
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A mon avis, plusieurs solutions. Les agences que vous avez contactées de France sont-elles gérées par des occidentaux ou des marocains ? J'ai constaté que les agences européennes étaient plus (beaucoup plus) grourmandes en commission. Cela peut se justifier, en partie selon moi, car il n'y a pas de barrière de la langue entre l'acheteur potentiel et l'intermédiare-agent immobilier. Ca peut être sécurisant. Mais cela a un prix. Je ne connais pas toutes les agences immo de Fès J'en connais toutefois qui demandent une commission de 8% quand d'autres se contentent de 2, 5%.
Et les samsars (agents immobilier locaux, parfois spécialisé sur un quartier) qui demandent 2, 5% ont pignon sur rue, tandis que certaines agences européennes (toutes ?) font appel elles mêmes à des samsars pour leur trouver des maisons...
A ma connaissance, il n'y a pas beaucoup de maisons titrées dans la médina, et je pense encore un peu moins en dessous de 1.000.000 dh (un conseil, raisonnez davantage en dirham, certains savent profiter de la situation : l'euro n'est plus équivalent à 10 dh). Mais ca vaut le coup d'essayer.
Autre conseil : si vous pouvez, privilégiez des maisons proches d'une sortie (Batha, Rcif, Jamaï, etc) car, à l'usage cela s'avère plus pratique. Passer plus de dix minutes pour se rendre d'une porte d'accès à la maison, ca peut paraître peu le jour de la visite mais à la longue, c'est, à mon avis, plus fatiguant.
Je m'arrête là. Si vous souhaitez d'autres conseils ou points de vue d'ici votre immersion dans la médina, dites le moi. Personnellement, je ne connais pas de maison à vendre.
En tout cas bravo pour votre projet et bonne chance !
A ma connaissance, il n'y a pas beaucoup de maisons titrées dans la médina, et je pense encore un peu moins en dessous de 1.000.000 dh (un conseil, raisonnez davantage en dirham, certains savent profiter de la situation : l'euro n'est plus équivalent à 10 dh). Mais ca vaut le coup d'essayer.
Autre conseil : si vous pouvez, privilégiez des maisons proches d'une sortie (Batha, Rcif, Jamaï, etc) car, à l'usage cela s'avère plus pratique. Passer plus de dix minutes pour se rendre d'une porte d'accès à la maison, ca peut paraître peu le jour de la visite mais à la longue, c'est, à mon avis, plus fatiguant.
Je m'arrête là. Si vous souhaitez d'autres conseils ou points de vue d'ici votre immersion dans la médina, dites le moi. Personnellement, je ne connais pas de maison à vendre.
En tout cas bravo pour votre projet et bonne chance !
Bonjour Madame,
Nous vous remercions pour votre message et sachet que nous mobilisons nos efforts afin de vous proposer le bien (dar ou riad à la Médina de Fès) qui correspond le mieux à vos attentes. Pour le suivi de votre dossier, pouvez vous nous confirmer votre intention de venir à Fès du 5 au 10 juin 2008. Nous restons à votre disposition pour plus de renseignements. Cordialement. M GARTIT Rachid Consultant immobilier rg.immobilier89@hotmail.fr Tél: 0619389234
Riad maison d’hôtes titré au coeur de la médina de Fès, à vendre (reprise d’activité ou pour habitation privé). En parfait état et vendu meublé.
Ce riad en activité depuis plusieurs années est vendu avec déjà plusieurs mois de réservation et personnel formé . 0671655520 bochra
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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 :-)
