Maroc 3 semaines au départ de Marrakech ou Casablanca
by Marti1987
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
bonjour,
je souhaite faire un circuit au maroc de 3 semaines avec ma copine a depart de casa ou marrakech en fonction de ce qui est plus pratique. on est ouvert a toutes propositions voyage en bus train ou location de voiture dormir chez l'habitant ou en hotel. le tout est de rentrer dans un budget de 1000€ par tete. on est flex. si vous avez des idees de trajet. on est vos obligés. Merci
Trois semaines, c'est super.
Vous pouvez déjà prévoir un joli circuit.
La location de voiture me semble être la meilleure solution. Elle donne plus de liberté et plus de facilité à se rendre dans des petits coins sympas.
Atterrir à Marrakech est peut être plus pratique parce que plus central. Et là ville est très agréable.
Mais pour vous donner plus de conseils, il faut savoir ce que vous souhaitez voir et aussi à quelle période vous partez.
Merci pour ton retour on voudrait partir grosso modo du 7 au 28 Aout, les dates sont flexibles.
On aimerait aussi bien visiter les villes , sites historiques , l'Atlas, Rif etc...
Je viens de passer un peu plus de 3 semaines au Maroc (en avril ) et c'est à peu près ce qu'on a dépensé, vols, location de voiture, essence, hébergement, repas et visites.
On trouve facilement des auberges qui proposent la demi-pension À Partir De 16 Ou 17 Euros Par Adulte. La location de voiture c'est moins de 20euros si on loue 3 semaines.
J'ai fait un circuit avec 3 étapes majeures.
1ère étape, basée à Aourir, à 10km au nord d'Agadir. Vallée du paradis .Vallée du miel.Grotte de Assif El Had. Les hauteurs de Taghazout, villages qui dominent la mer. Et les plaisirs de la plage.Le souk du mercredi.
2ème étape, Aït Baha et Tafraoute. Visite de greniers fortifiés. Des champs petits et grands couverts de céréales. La vallée des Amelnes. Les sites des rochers peints en randonnée. Les gorges de l'Ait Mansour. Souk.
3ème étape, Skoura. Les gorges de Sidi Flah. Baignade. La vallée des amandiers. Randonnée en montagne. Des fleurs partout. La palmeraie et les kasbahs. Et le souk du lundi.
Voilà un petit canevas de ces 3 semaines. Je vais certainement faire un petit compte rendu plus étoffé avec quelques photos.
Si tu as des questions, n'hésite pas.
J'ai fait un circuit avec 3 étapes majeures.
1ère étape, basée à Aourir, à 10km au nord d'Agadir. Vallée du paradis .Vallée du miel.Grotte de Assif El Had. Les hauteurs de Taghazout, villages qui dominent la mer. Et les plaisirs de la plage.Le souk du mercredi.
2ème étape, Aït Baha et Tafraoute. Visite de greniers fortifiés. Des champs petits et grands couverts de céréales. La vallée des Amelnes. Les sites des rochers peints en randonnée. Les gorges de l'Ait Mansour. Souk.
3ème étape, Skoura. Les gorges de Sidi Flah. Baignade. La vallée des amandiers. Randonnée en montagne. Des fleurs partout. La palmeraie et les kasbahs. Et le souk du lundi.
Voilà un petit canevas de ces 3 semaines. Je vais certainement faire un petit compte rendu plus étoffé avec quelques photos.
Si tu as des questions, n'hésite pas.
merci pour ton retour je vais regarder tout ca! si tu as des resnseignements plus precis sur le nbr de jour passė a chaque etape je suis preneur.
bonjour,
1000 euros par tête 3 semaines ça le fait bien. tu as au Maroc beaucoup beaucoup de "petites adresses", très sympa, hôtels dans les villes, auberges en campagne, parfois avec pension complète, qui te feront rentrer dans ton budget. moi j’utilise le guide du routard pour les trouver, j'ai fait la liste de mes adresses sur mon blog. http://chacunsonmaroc.blog4ever.com/articles/mes-hotels-au-maroc à part pour ta nuit d'arrivée, pour être tranquille, il n'y a pas besoin de réserver. tu téléphones le soir pour le lendemain, voir le matin pour le soir.
c'est vrai que louer est sympa, on a plus de liberté, mais c'est un budget, il faut calculer. comptes de 20 à 25 euros/jour. sinon tu as des lignes de bus, très bien, et à très bon prix. Tu les complètes avec des déplacements en taxi collectifs en "campagne" et "petits taxis" dans les villes. C'est ce que je fais. les "grandes compagnies" : CTM et SUPRATOURS, et en + il existe beaucoup de "petites compagnies" tout à fait fiables.
Casablanca ou Marrakech ? sauf si tu veux visiter le nord du Maroc, je te conseillerais Marrakech, ça t'évite des km supplémentaires pas très utiles.
l’itinéraire ? c'est varié le Maroc, et en gros, tout est beau 😉 donc il faut que tu vois ce qui t'attires le plus. mais en trois semaines, tu peux faire un beau circuit.
pour en voir un max (si c'est un premier voyage on a envie de ça, souvent) :
de Marrakech je partirais sur Ouarzazate (+ Ait benhaddou, un tour vers Skoura), la vallée du Draa jusque Mahmid (le désert), je partiras ensuite de Zagora vers l'anti-Atlas par Foum Zguid et Tata, Tafraout, Tiznit ensuite et la côte, Aglou, remonter en passant par Agadir (bon ... 😉), Essaouira, retour à marrakech
tu peux aussi arriver sur Casablanca, Rabat, monter à Chefchaouen, puis direct sur Fes, Azrou, redescendre par la vallée du Ziz vers Ar Rachiddia, descendre à Merzouga (désert); revenir vers Marrakech par la vallée du Dades, aller à Essaouira, suivre ensuite la côte jusque Casablanca.
à chaque fois tu vois : des villes, de la montagne, du désert, la mer. Tout se fait aisément soit en voiture d location, soit en bus et taxis collectifs.
je te conseille de t'acheter très vite une carte du Maroc et un ou deux guides-papiers. Il est très facile de voyager au Maroc.
bonne préparation 🙂
1000 euros par tête 3 semaines ça le fait bien. tu as au Maroc beaucoup beaucoup de "petites adresses", très sympa, hôtels dans les villes, auberges en campagne, parfois avec pension complète, qui te feront rentrer dans ton budget. moi j’utilise le guide du routard pour les trouver, j'ai fait la liste de mes adresses sur mon blog. http://chacunsonmaroc.blog4ever.com/articles/mes-hotels-au-maroc à part pour ta nuit d'arrivée, pour être tranquille, il n'y a pas besoin de réserver. tu téléphones le soir pour le lendemain, voir le matin pour le soir.
c'est vrai que louer est sympa, on a plus de liberté, mais c'est un budget, il faut calculer. comptes de 20 à 25 euros/jour. sinon tu as des lignes de bus, très bien, et à très bon prix. Tu les complètes avec des déplacements en taxi collectifs en "campagne" et "petits taxis" dans les villes. C'est ce que je fais. les "grandes compagnies" : CTM et SUPRATOURS, et en + il existe beaucoup de "petites compagnies" tout à fait fiables.
Casablanca ou Marrakech ? sauf si tu veux visiter le nord du Maroc, je te conseillerais Marrakech, ça t'évite des km supplémentaires pas très utiles.
l’itinéraire ? c'est varié le Maroc, et en gros, tout est beau 😉 donc il faut que tu vois ce qui t'attires le plus. mais en trois semaines, tu peux faire un beau circuit.
pour en voir un max (si c'est un premier voyage on a envie de ça, souvent) :
de Marrakech je partirais sur Ouarzazate (+ Ait benhaddou, un tour vers Skoura), la vallée du Draa jusque Mahmid (le désert), je partiras ensuite de Zagora vers l'anti-Atlas par Foum Zguid et Tata, Tafraout, Tiznit ensuite et la côte, Aglou, remonter en passant par Agadir (bon ... 😉), Essaouira, retour à marrakech
tu peux aussi arriver sur Casablanca, Rabat, monter à Chefchaouen, puis direct sur Fes, Azrou, redescendre par la vallée du Ziz vers Ar Rachiddia, descendre à Merzouga (désert); revenir vers Marrakech par la vallée du Dades, aller à Essaouira, suivre ensuite la côte jusque Casablanca.
à chaque fois tu vois : des villes, de la montagne, du désert, la mer. Tout se fait aisément soit en voiture d location, soit en bus et taxis collectifs.
je te conseille de t'acheter très vite une carte du Maroc et un ou deux guides-papiers. Il est très facile de voyager au Maroc.
bonne préparation 🙂
Merci d'avoir répondy. Je vais prendre le billet d'avion le moins cher et je ferai mon circuit en fonction. Je pense faire ça courant de la semaine pro. Et ce que c'est mieux par ex de faire une arrivée à casa pour un départ à Marrakech ou inversement?? Ou arrivée départ au même endroit.
non, c'est très chouette de faire un circuit avec les lieux arrivée/départ différents. Je l'ai fait souvent.
ça revient un peu plus cher, mais si on peut le faire, c'est bien.
🙂
je vais voir si niveau coût il y'a une grosse différence et si c'est possible au niveau des voitures de loc!!
ok, ça risque d'être un peu plus cher aussi question location mais ça je n'ai jamais fait ....
Merci pour ton retour on voudrait partir grosso modo du 7 au 28 Aout, les dates sont flexibles.
On aimerait aussi bien visiter les villes , sites historiques , l'Atlas, Rif etc...
Au bord de mer, il fera moins chaud qu'à l'intérieur du Maroc. Mais il y aura beaucoup de monde, les hôtels devraient afficher complet. Il faudra sûrement penser à réserver. En altitude, ce sera plus supportable aussi. Et pas de problème pour vous loger. Marrakech est incontournable mais 2 jours devraient suffire parce que la ville quand il fait chaud c'est vite épuisant. Ensuite pour loger, il faudra privilégier l'habitat en terre, il y fera meilleur. Les petites auberges ont souvent la clim' ...
Si vous aimez l'histoire et l'architecture, la région de Ouarzazate devrait vous plaire, avec toutes ses kasbahs . Et pour aller de Marrakech à Ouarzazate, la traversée de l'Atlas offre des paysages impressionnants. Les palmeraies, c'est le calme et la sérénité. Un rythme de vie agréable. Un écosystème à découvrir. Une des plus grandes palmeraies du Maroc, la palmeraie de Skoura. Une bonne adresse, mille fois recommandée sur les forums, la kasbah La palmeraie, tenue par un jeune couple super accueillant. Le désert en cette saison, ça risque d'être vraiment chaud, trop chaud. A éviter, je pense. Vous pouvez monter jusqu'à Tinghir, puis jusqu'à Goulmima, Amellago. C'est très beau aussi. Si vous aimez le contact, l'auberge Chez Moha est une adresse qui devrait vous plaire. Une petite ferme auberge toute simple tenue par une famille adorable.
Voilà quelques pistes...A vous de réfléchir à ce que vous souhaitez voir en priorité.
Au bord de mer, il fera moins chaud qu'à l'intérieur du Maroc. Mais il y aura beaucoup de monde, les hôtels devraient afficher complet. Il faudra sûrement penser à réserver. En altitude, ce sera plus supportable aussi. Et pas de problème pour vous loger. Marrakech est incontournable mais 2 jours devraient suffire parce que la ville quand il fait chaud c'est vite épuisant. Ensuite pour loger, il faudra privilégier l'habitat en terre, il y fera meilleur. Les petites auberges ont souvent la clim' ...
Si vous aimez l'histoire et l'architecture, la région de Ouarzazate devrait vous plaire, avec toutes ses kasbahs . Et pour aller de Marrakech à Ouarzazate, la traversée de l'Atlas offre des paysages impressionnants. Les palmeraies, c'est le calme et la sérénité. Un rythme de vie agréable. Un écosystème à découvrir. Une des plus grandes palmeraies du Maroc, la palmeraie de Skoura. Une bonne adresse, mille fois recommandée sur les forums, la kasbah La palmeraie, tenue par un jeune couple super accueillant. Le désert en cette saison, ça risque d'être vraiment chaud, trop chaud. A éviter, je pense. Vous pouvez monter jusqu'à Tinghir, puis jusqu'à Goulmima, Amellago. C'est très beau aussi. Si vous aimez le contact, l'auberge Chez Moha est une adresse qui devrait vous plaire. Une petite ferme auberge toute simple tenue par une famille adorable.
Voilà quelques pistes...A vous de réfléchir à ce que vous souhaitez voir en priorité.
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Has anyone done this before and can point me in the right direction?
Thanks in advance.
have a good day
Good evening, everyone!
I’m reaching out to gather your thoughts on an itinerary (10 days... or more?) I’d like to do at the beginning of June 🙂.
Just so you know, I’m planning to do this trip solo (25 years old), using only public transport and just a backpack. I’ve already been to Marrakech and climbed Mount Toubkal two years ago...
I’ll be arriving in Tangier. Day 1-2: Explore the city center, hike around Cap Spartel... Day 3: Stop in Tetouan Day 4-5-6: Chefchaouen and a day hike in the Rif Mountains Day 6-7: Discover the city of Fes (I’ve heard so many great things!!) Day 8: Stop in Meknes and possibly visit the historic site of Volubilis Day 9-10: Rabat (I’ve heard mixed things... some good, some bad) After that, I have the choice of heading back to Tangier for my return flight... or going down to Agadir (also a possible return flight) and extending my trip by 5 days :)
From what I can tell, everything is well connected by bus (CTM) or train (ONCF). Another question: Is the vibe in Moroccan youth hostels for meeting people the same as what you’d find in Western Europe?
Thanks in advance for your replies and your kindness! 😊
I’m reaching out to gather your thoughts on an itinerary (10 days... or more?) I’d like to do at the beginning of June 🙂.
Just so you know, I’m planning to do this trip solo (25 years old), using only public transport and just a backpack. I’ve already been to Marrakech and climbed Mount Toubkal two years ago...
I’ll be arriving in Tangier. Day 1-2: Explore the city center, hike around Cap Spartel... Day 3: Stop in Tetouan Day 4-5-6: Chefchaouen and a day hike in the Rif Mountains Day 6-7: Discover the city of Fes (I’ve heard so many great things!!) Day 8: Stop in Meknes and possibly visit the historic site of Volubilis Day 9-10: Rabat (I’ve heard mixed things... some good, some bad) After that, I have the choice of heading back to Tangier for my return flight... or going down to Agadir (also a possible return flight) and extending my trip by 5 days :)
From what I can tell, everything is well connected by bus (CTM) or train (ONCF). Another question: Is the vibe in Moroccan youth hostels for meeting people the same as what you’d find in Western Europe?
Thanks in advance for your replies and your kindness! 😊
Tickets for entry to Majorelle Garden are only issued online via an official site
(though there are fraudulent sites out there). On the official site, they ask for legitimate info
(name, nationality, etc.). What made me go "hmm" was the request for both an email address
AND a password (with confirmation). Is this normal?
Thanks for your replies.
Hi there, a group of girlfriends and I are heading to Tunisia. We’d love to know how much cash we should bring for 6 days, considering everything’s already paid for at the hotel. Thanks for your tips!
Hi everyone! :)
I’m finalizing the loop I’d like to do in May over 13 days, starting and ending in Essaouira.
We’re planning to rent a vehicle and are pretty active—we’re not really into crowds (that’s why I’ve decided to skip Marrakech).
Here’s my proposed itinerary:
Trip Proposal Summary: From May 13 (morning arrival) to May 26 (morning departure) Arrival and departure: Essaouira Day 1 (May 13): Arrival in Essaouira – Settling in / Exploring / Rest Day 2 (May 14): Essaouira – Water activities Day 3 (May 15): Essaouira to Tafraoute (~5h30) – route via Agadir – arrival and first exploration; Question: Is a detour to Taroudant worth considering? Day 4 (May 16): Tafraoute – Hike in the granite rocks – wild bivouac Day 5 (May 17): Tafraoute – Aït Mansour gorges – oasis – night in a hostel Day 6 (May 18): Tafraoute → Foum Zguid (~5h) – transition route – simple overnight or bivouac Day 7 (May 19): Foum Zguid → Zagora (~3h) – Draa Valley – desert prep Day 8 (May 20): Zagora → M'Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chigaga – departure with 4x4 guide – entering the dunes – bivouac Day 9 (May 21): Erg Chigaga – full desert day – walking, exploring – bivouac Day 10 (May 22): Desert → Ouarzazate (~5–6h) – leaving the desert – rest Day 11 (May 23): Aït Benhaddou – early visit – short hike – overnight stay Day 12 (May 24): Aït Benhaddou → Telouet – route toward the Atlas – start of trek – bivouac Day 13 (May 25): Atlas → Essaouira (~5–6h) – end of trek – return to Essaouira (overnight) Day 14 (May 26): Essaouira – free time + return flight
What do you think?
I aimed for an excursion to the Chigaga desert from M’Hamid because it seems less touristy and allows for a more compact loop. Is that a good idea? Is the drive to M’Hamid maybe too tedious?
Open to your great tips if there’s room for optimization!
All ears! :)
Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Clément
I’m finalizing the loop I’d like to do in May over 13 days, starting and ending in Essaouira.
We’re planning to rent a vehicle and are pretty active—we’re not really into crowds (that’s why I’ve decided to skip Marrakech).
Here’s my proposed itinerary:
Trip Proposal Summary: From May 13 (morning arrival) to May 26 (morning departure) Arrival and departure: Essaouira Day 1 (May 13): Arrival in Essaouira – Settling in / Exploring / Rest Day 2 (May 14): Essaouira – Water activities Day 3 (May 15): Essaouira to Tafraoute (~5h30) – route via Agadir – arrival and first exploration; Question: Is a detour to Taroudant worth considering? Day 4 (May 16): Tafraoute – Hike in the granite rocks – wild bivouac Day 5 (May 17): Tafraoute – Aït Mansour gorges – oasis – night in a hostel Day 6 (May 18): Tafraoute → Foum Zguid (~5h) – transition route – simple overnight or bivouac Day 7 (May 19): Foum Zguid → Zagora (~3h) – Draa Valley – desert prep Day 8 (May 20): Zagora → M'Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chigaga – departure with 4x4 guide – entering the dunes – bivouac Day 9 (May 21): Erg Chigaga – full desert day – walking, exploring – bivouac Day 10 (May 22): Desert → Ouarzazate (~5–6h) – leaving the desert – rest Day 11 (May 23): Aït Benhaddou – early visit – short hike – overnight stay Day 12 (May 24): Aït Benhaddou → Telouet – route toward the Atlas – start of trek – bivouac Day 13 (May 25): Atlas → Essaouira (~5–6h) – end of trek – return to Essaouira (overnight) Day 14 (May 26): Essaouira – free time + return flight
What do you think?
I aimed for an excursion to the Chigaga desert from M’Hamid because it seems less touristy and allows for a more compact loop. Is that a good idea? Is the drive to M’Hamid maybe too tedious?
Open to your great tips if there’s room for optimization!
All ears! :)
Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Clément
A lot of people find it important to stick to their budget when traveling—not to skimp, but to visit as many places as possible since traveling is their hobby.
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
I think that’s it for now.
Take care
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
I think that’s it for now.
Take care
Hi everyone! 😊
We’re traveling as a family to Marrakech from April 19 to 24, and there’ll be 15 of us (all ages), staying in the Targa neighborhood (El Idrissi Street).
I’d love your advice on a few things! 🙏
🚗 Vehicle rental
We’re thinking of renting 3 cars. We’ve seen really low prices online, but often without insurance.
👉 Do you have any reliable contacts or personal experiences to share?
👉 Would you recommend getting specific “tourist” insurance?
🏛️ Visits – Bahia Palace & Saadian Tombs
We’d like to visit the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs, but:
We can’t find single tickets online We only see guided tours with fixed times (like 9:30 AM / 4-hour tours)
👉 Do you know if it’s possible to book without a guide? 👉 Or do we have to buy tickets on-site? (We’re a little worried about crowds and lines, especially with older folks in the group.) 🍽️ Restaurants / meals We’ve spotted the Grand Bazaar Marrakech for a meal. 👉 Any thoughts? 👉 Could you recommend other restaurants in the same budget? (We’re a big group, so it needs to stay reasonable.) For lunch/snacks, we’ve seen:
Snack Toubkal Goûter Saveur
👉 If anyone’s been, I’d love your feedback! 😊 🛒 Practical info – Targa neighborhood We’ll be in Targa (El Idrissi Street). 👉 Are there shops nearby for quick groceries (breakfast, water, etc.)?
If you’ve got any great tips, contacts, or little tricks, I’d love to hear them! 😍 Thanks so much for your help! 💖
We can’t find single tickets online We only see guided tours with fixed times (like 9:30 AM / 4-hour tours)
👉 Do you know if it’s possible to book without a guide? 👉 Or do we have to buy tickets on-site? (We’re a little worried about crowds and lines, especially with older folks in the group.) 🍽️ Restaurants / meals We’ve spotted the Grand Bazaar Marrakech for a meal. 👉 Any thoughts? 👉 Could you recommend other restaurants in the same budget? (We’re a big group, so it needs to stay reasonable.) For lunch/snacks, we’ve seen:
Snack Toubkal Goûter Saveur
👉 If anyone’s been, I’d love your feedback! 😊 🛒 Practical info – Targa neighborhood We’ll be in Targa (El Idrissi Street). 👉 Are there shops nearby for quick groceries (breakfast, water, etc.)?
If you’ve got any great tips, contacts, or little tricks, I’d love to hear them! 😍 Thanks so much for your help! 💖
As-salamu alaykum!
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Mathieu
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Mathieu