Bonjour à tous!!!
Je souhaiterai savoir si quelqu'un a des informations sur un bureau de change à Marrakech qui serai intéressant?
et si vous avez des infos sur le horaires et jours d'ouverture c'est le top...
... cela dit il faudrait se rappeler que c'est le ramadan pour tout le mois de septembre. si tu prévois ton voyage à cette période, tu devrais te présenter à la banque avant 14h30 après ce sera fermé.
Comme s'il était besoin d' entrer dans une banque pour changer ??
Le change de l'aéroport est ouvert tant qu'il y a des avions,
la plupart des hotels de moyenne importance, ceux qui ont un panneau "change" ont des guichets de change au taux officiel avec des horaires d'ouverture élargis, même en période de Ramadan
les bureaux et guichets qui ne pratiquent que le change pur, sont ouverts tant que des touristes bougent.
Les automates, et les changes automatiques ne jeunent pas.
Rien n'est oublié dans une ville touristique pour ponctionner les devises des touristes, Ramadan ou pas !.
et tout le monde pratique le même taux à quelques petits chouias près.
Sauf les restos et magasins et faux guides et vrais rabatteurs, qui pratiquent le 10 pour 1, tellement pratique.
Mon soucis, c'est que le montant que je dois changer est le budget complet de nos vacances soit 2500 €, du coup le chouia commance à faire gros....
J'ai trouvé un bureau de change sur Paris qui propose des taux de changes meilleurs que ceux pratiqués au maroc, je les ai appeler ce matin la banque nationale marocaine et ils proposent 1 € = 10.770 dh et le breau de change parisien propose 1 € = 10.905 dh.
La seule chose c'est de savoir si on va pouvoir importer cet argent.
je vous vois mal avec un equivalent de 2500euros en dirhams 😛
En fait le taux que tu indiques c'est le taux de la banque centrale marocaine qui est la fourchette la plus basse pour le change au maroc.
Le taux pratiqué est autour de 11.285. Suivant les banques, bureaux de change ou hotels cela ne varie que au max de 0.005
donc tu auras entre 11.28 et 11.29 comme taux de change qui est de loin bien meilleur qu'en france
Et biensur sans parler du risque d'arriver avec une grosse liasse de dirhams dans les poches (la coupure la plus grosse est de 200dh, je te laisse imaginer)
Les euros, ça ne tient pas de place !
Mon budget vacances pour un mois tient dans 10 billets !
La même chose en Dirhams, il faut un attaché case.
et changés à Paris, c'est une perte sèche d'au moins 5 % .
Localement tu peux changer billet par billet !
Les taux de change que tu annonces sont folkloriques, de toute facon appeler la banque nationale marocaine ??? c'est quoi ? ça éxiste ?
Ben c'est ce que j'ai cru comprendre, maintenant je dois avouer que je suis complètement néophyte et que vous avez raison pour cela place que cela va prendre, je ne me rendais absolument pas compte....
Sinon ben on se fera une raison tant pis, et on paiera comme le lambda 1 € = 10 dh, parce que l'on arrive le samedi soir et le dimanche, même avec la meilleure volonté du monde il faudra bien que je trouve des dirham et comme d'après ce que j'ai cru comprendre, les taux sont aléatoires selon les bureaux de change et que à l'aéroport c'est le moins intéressant, j'ai pas trop le choix.😕
On va pas rester enfermé dans l'hotel le dimanche parce que l'on a pas de monnaie locale...
Puis le lundi, on a prévu une excursion, donc pas le temps de chercher un bureau, j'ai l'impression d'être coincée...
Sinon ben on se fera une raison tant pis, et on paiera comme le lambda 1 € = 10 dh, parce que l'on arrive le samedi soir et le dimanche, même avec la meilleure volonté du monde il faudra bien que je trouve des dirham et comme d'après ce que j'ai cru comprendre, les taux sont aléatoires selon les bureaux de change et que à l'aéroport c'est le moins intéressant, j'ai pas trop le choix.😕
il me semble que tu ne lis qu'en diagonale les messages 😏 où as tu lu que les taux de l'aeroport etait defavorable??? et personne ne t'a suggeré de donné 1euro=10dh 😏 Conseil: relis bien les messages 😛
Comment faut t'il t'expliquer que tant qu'il y a des avions à l'aéroport, il y a des bureaux de change ouverts qui pratiquent le change officiel, c'est à dire le meilleur que tu puisse trouver au Maroc !!
Et que le dimanche, tous les hotels avec guichet "officiel" pratiquent le change !! au même taux !!!
Dur Dur de se répéter !!
* **** les taux sont aléatoires selon les bureaux de change et que à l'aéroport c'est le moins intéressant, ***
depuis des heures, on écrit et on rèpète exactement le contraire !!!!!!!!!
la chose la plus simple à faire, c'est de t'armer d'une carte visa, tu laisse l'argent en france, tu prends 100 euros pour le démarrage, le reste tu le ponctionnes dans un guichet automatique genre "banque populaire" ou "crédit du maroc" ou tout bêtement "la poste"!...si tu n'arrives pas à comprendre, alors apportes tout et tu prends le risque de tout te faire faucher !!!...le taux est en effet de l'ordre de 11, 25 dhs pour un euros! tchao!!!...
je comprend pas quoi ????
Je ne vois pas pourquoi tu me conseilles cela !
Pour ma part, suite à des expériences malheureuses (caution avec empreinte, 30000 FF détournés, 2 ans de démarches, une autre carte avalée, jamais récupérée, sans conséquences financières, mais que d'inquiétude!!), ma carte Visa ne quitte plus jamais la France !
Et au Maroc en période de Ramadan, en particulier, je ne confierais jamais ma carte à un automate ! bonjour la maintenance, et une carte avalée n'est pas rare.
Des billets ne se volent pas plus facilement qu'une carte ! et tiennent à peine plus de place.
Depuis cette décision, jamais eu de problème en des années avec des dizaines de voyages
Bonsoir raoulx .La difference avec le vol des billets et la cb, c qu avec la cb on peut faire opposition .
Helas, ca peut arriver a tout le monde et n importe ou :carte avalee si on se trompe 3 fois de suite(bien se rapeler le code )
Le soir ;on a besoin de la cb plus que du casch:payer l essence (automate), prendre 1 chambre ds certains hotels;;;;
Il semblerait que ta connaisance du Maroc, soit très légère !
on y utilise pas la carte bleue, surtout étrangère dans beaucoup d'endroits, autres que les distributeurs de billets, les restos branchés bien chers et les palaces que nous ne fréquentons pas tous !
Si tu présentes ta carte à un pompiste, ou un resto, ou un hotel, la plupart te prendront automatiquement 5 % de plus pour frais, sans que tu ne puisse discuter.
Et une carte avalée, ce n'est pas obligatoirement parce que t'as joué alzeimer avec ton code, ce sont des disfonctionnements normaux dans certains pays.
Il n'est pas question de savoir si on est bien intégré au pays!...simplement comprendre ce que j'ai écris! il s'agit de récupérer du liquide aux distributeurs sérieux, je les ais notés, on s'approvisionne au compte goutte de liquidités nécessaires à l'activité de ou des deux journées suivantes, évidemment que dans le milieu commerçant local, le paiement par carte n'est pas développé, cependant à rabat par exemple, à la "mama" je règles toujours avec la carte visa, au japonais de la route des Zaers aussi, par contre à la soueka je m'abstient bien sûr!!!... Ciao
En effet, toutes vos info m'interessent, déjà merci pour cette première bonne info, et si vous avez un meileur taux ailleurs, je suis aussi preneuse...
Il n'y a pas à s'inquiéter sur les taux, ils sont identiques partout au méme moment, aéroport, banques, hotels, , la plupart du temps, seule la 2eme décimale varie, et encore de 1 ou 2, ce qui fait à peine un chouia de fifrelin, meme pas 0, 2 à 0, 3 % en général, en tout cas rien qui ne vaille de faire le tour de la ville pour trouver 11, 13 si 11, 11 est affiché quelquepart!
Zut et Zut !!! mille excuses pour le sujet de la compréhension!...ce n'était pas à toi que je m'adressais mais bien sûr à Marjorie et j'ai cliqué au mauvais endroit donc mea culpa mon cher Raoux (allah i sema)! je saisie cette occase pour saluer tous les marrakchis de la part du landais de rabat!... amicalement !
Savez-vous s'il y a un bureau de change pas loin de la gare routière de Marrakech, à Babdoukala? J'y étais l'an dernier mais je ne me rappelle plus... Je vais…
J'arrive à Marrakech lundi prochain à minuit et je me demande si je trouverai un bureau de change ouvert à cette heure là pour changer de l'argent ne serait-ce…
Je pars dans 2 semaines au maroc, j'arrive a casablanca a 23h05 en transit puis a marrakech a 00h55 donc les banques ou bureau de change seront ils ouverts a…
Je vais me rendre à une conférence en Allemagne la semaine prochaine, et j'aimerais ramener mon ordinateur de bureau (juste la tour), donc je me demandais si…
Here’s a first draft for a 14-night itinerary during the Christmas break with two teens. We’re especially fond of hiking (nothing too extreme, though), which is why we’re drawn to the south.
- Marrakech (2 nights)
- Aït Ben Haddou (1 night)
- Dadès (3 nights, though we’re thinking of doing a day trip to the Todra Gorge on one of those days)
- M'hamid (1 night)
- Erg Chigaga (1 night)
- 4 nights to slot in
- Marrakech (2 nights)
Okay, I realize this involves a lot of driving, and we’re still debating the return route since we’d like to avoid the Tichka Pass in January, but going through Taroudant seems like it would add *a lot* of time. 😕
If you’ve got other suggestions for an itinerary with great hikes, I’m all ears!
Also, the 4 nights total in MRK isn’t really our preference, but since we’re arriving/departing super early from overseas, we’d like to be a bit rested before the long flight.
Another question:
For hikes (aside from the desert one), is it better to have a guide with us, or are the trails well-marked?
Hi everyone,
Our trip to Morocco will be from November 3 to 17, in the High Atlas.
Basically, our route would be:
Marrakech - Aït Benhaddou
Skoura - Tinghir - Merzouga
Merzouga via the N12 to Zagora
Zagora - Draa Valley - Marrakech
It seems to be the low season, so I’d love to travel without having to book accommodations in advance. In other countries, pre-booking has restricted us and kept us from visiting unplanned sites. Freedom is important to us, but I’d also like to avoid arriving somewhere and finding nothing available.
What do you recommend? Book ahead or not?
Your advice is always helpful, and thanks to anyone who can shed some light on this for me.
Roberto
First of all: a big thank you to everyone whose insightful, funny, lively, and exotic posts we’ve enjoyed. It’s a joy to find such lovely writers on this forum, who’ve given me tons of ideas and addresses to prepare our trip.
Our plan: to explore Morocco from November 2nd to December 4th. We’ll have our own vehicle (a 2011 Renault Grand Scenic, in great condition), shipped with us from Sète to Tanger Med. Returning from Nador.
Our profile: 75 and 62 years young, so old but happy to be, in very good health. Seasoned travelers—it’s practically our whole life. Lovers of beautiful landscapes, historic sites, fine craftsmanship, and road trips. This will be my 3rd trip to Morocco, but the first two were 20 and 17 years ago. I’ve never been north of the Essaouira-Marrakech line (though I’ve gone further south). As for my husband, a lifelong expat including in Muslim countries, it’s his first time in Morocco.
He’s the one driving. He’s very experienced, cautious, not necessarily fast, but used to driving in all conditions (and countries, including the most creative on the road). But I don’t want to tire him out, and he no longer drives at night (and we’ll be there in November).
I’ve decided to show him a bit of everything by taking a road trip along beautiful backroads, with daily distances averaging 180-200 km (except on highways, which will be rare), regularly broken up by rest days. I’m counting on a speed of 40-50 km/h, plus stops/visits along the way.
Since I’ve read so many posts, I’ve narrowed it down to some very specific questions.
1) Coming directly from Rabat via the highway, we’d prefer to skip Marrakech*. Still, we’ll need to sleep somewhere nearby. We’ll head toward Skoura the next day. Does anyone have a well-located address for this route, possibly east of Marrakech? Ideally, we’re looking for a small town, easy parking, clean accommodation (minimum) with average comfort (or better if available), a bit heated, and if possible, pretty and/or nice—but above all, a place to sleep well, wash with lukewarm (ideally hot) water, and have a decent dinner.
(*Explanation for the "no-go" in Marrakech: it’s a shame, because there are truly beautiful things in this city, but I think the vibe won’t suit us—it’s an understatement for "it’ll put us off" / "make us flee" / "traumatize us." Not because it’s too crowded and we want to stand out from tourists (we’re part of them), but because of forced henna on your hand, or spending 10 minutes every quarter-hour saying "no thank you" to a "guide" who’s as much a guide as I am a trapeze artist. Knowing us, it’ll wear us down. The country is vast and beautiful, and our time too short to waste our memories just days after arriving. And I don’t want to ruin things for my peaceful husband, or he’ll demand we turn back—and Sète in November isn’t exactly thrilling either.)
2) Which route to Skoura (in 2 days)? I see two options: either via the Tichka Pass, with a night in Telouet before reaching Skoura, or via the R307/N23 from Demnate, with a night near Megdaz before descending to Skoura. So: Tichka Pass or R307/N23? I have a slight (big) preference for the second option, even though I know the other route is very beautiful too. Of course, before deciding, we’ll check the weather and the current state of the R307/N23—does anyone know where to get info on the road conditions? But even assuming the road is "passable," is it a bit too tough in itself? In short, is it reasonable? If a kind soul could share their experience, a thousand thanks in advance.
That’s all I’ve written for now. I’ll save the other questions for later posts. Thanks again to those who had the patience to read this and to those who can respond. Happy Sunday to all!
I’m just a few days away from my trip to Marrakech—I’m leaving from November 13th to 20th and bringing my parents along! I’d love to plan my stay as best as I can, and I’m sure the forum crew can help. So, here are my questions:
- Where’s the best place to exchange money without getting ripped off? The owner of the riad where we’re staying told us to avoid doing it at the airport because it’s really expensive and to do it in the medina instead, near Jemaa el-Fna square.
- Which traditional hammams do you recommend that are reasonably priced? How much should we budget for one? That’ll help me plan my expenses.
- What are some nice restaurants in the medina?
- I’d also like to know roughly how much to expect for a tea, a meal, a taxi, a djellaba, and babouches. I don’t want to get overcharged and would like to know what to expect.
- What are the must-do activities and places to visit?
Hi, I’d like to head to Morocco next week with my car. I’ve looked online at all the different info about the ferry crossing to Tangier, but I’m finding it really expensive. Is there a way to buy tickets in Spain? Or another way to get the Algeciras–Tangier crossing cheaper? Thanks for any tips or info!
We found a guide who offers the trip from M'hamid to a camp (departure at 3 PM, tea, meal, camel ride, overnight stay, breakfast, and return to M'Hamid by 11 AM the next day via the sacred oasis). He quoted us a price of 380 € for April.
What do you think of this rate?
This might sound like a silly question, but is it common to negotiate the price for this kind of thing (we're booking from France)? It’s still a big part of our travel budget.
Hi there,
We're planning to visit Egypt between January 25 and February 15, 2027. I looked up the Ramadan dates and found some sites saying it starts on February 8, while others say February 18... Where's the mistake?
Thanks,
Christian
Hi there,
We’re a family of 4 with two boys aged 12 and 10 traveling to Egypt in February.
We’re spending 3 days in Cairo to take our time exploring the city and the sites before heading south.
-Is it necessary to have a guide to visit the GEM? Are audio guides available?
-Do you have any contacts for drivers to organize a few transfers (Giza, Saqqara, Airport)?
-Do you know a French-speaking guide who’s friendly, family-friendly, and good at making things exciting, with reasonable prices?
With our two teens, we’re heading to Morocco for two weeks at the end of December and beginning of January. It’ll be our first trip that’s more "off the beaten path," even though we’ve visited several countries before. Given the overwhelming amount of info, I’m feeling a bit swamped with the prep this trip requires, and I’ll admit I’m a little lost when it comes to figuring out what’s realistic to visit in two weeks 😕 So, all your tips, personal experiences, and suggestions are more than welcome!
- Which places should we prioritize during this time of year? (I’ve read that some spots are less accessible in winter?)
- What’s the best way to get around? (rental car, train, private transport, buses, etc.? — just a heads-up, we’ll have a few suitcases!)
- In terms of "safety," are there any areas to avoid?
- Any recommendations for reliable local tour companies (beyond the big names like "Get Your Guide") that offer excursions or private transport to help us explore the country?
- A doable 2-week itinerary that lets us enjoy the country’s diversity without having to change accommodations every two days?
I’m planning a trip to the High Atlas in Morocco and have a few questions for you:
- Why do so many people recommend avoiding international agencies for car rentals? Can anyone explain why?
- Is Booking.com reliable, and has anyone rented a vehicle through their service? There’s a pretty big price difference compared to local Moroccan agencies.
- Is there a detailed road map included in the rental car?
- Is Google Maps enough to get around the High Atlas? This will be my first trip there.
Thanks so much to anyone who can help with this destination I’ve been dreaming about for years.
Have a great evening,
Roberto
hi there, I’m heading to Tunisia 🙂 from April 27 to May 8 with my family. I’ve read through the various discussions about the country, but I’m still a bit unsure🤪: for currency exchange, I saw on the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs website that withdrawing currency with a bank card from ATMs is limited to 200 TND per week. There are four of us traveling by car, so that might be a bit tight! And it’s a hassle to carry a lot of cash, even if I’m not being paranoid! What do you all recommend?
Cheers,
Laurent.
I was wondering if it’s possible to join a group as a solo traveler with local agencies in Djanet for circuits like Tadrart, Essendilene, Sefar, or Tassili?
If you have any agencies to recommend, I’d love to hear about them.
I didn’t find any info on the forum.
Best,
We're planning a 2-week trip in late February/early March for a road trip in the High Atlas with a rental car, and we'd love to avoid booking our accommodations in advance. Is that doable, easily manageable, or risky (are accommodations available, expensive, or not great)? Thanks for your tips!
Annie
Hi,
This autumn, we’re planning to explore the Oriental region and we’re wondering where the best place to land would be. We’ll have three weeks ahead of us and we’ll be renting a car.
Any tips would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Is there an official website or list of certified Egyptologist guides in Egypt? And most importantly, what are the normal prices for a full day or half day? There’s so much scamming and crazy pricing—depending on who you contact, it can range from simple to quadruple!!!!
Thanks
Hello,
In September, my wife and I, along with another couple, will be traveling to Tunisia and staying at the Sheherasade Hotel near Sousse.
We’d love to hear your recommendations or tips on places to visit, as well as advice on taxis or other transportation options.
Thanks in advance!
This autumn’s trip should be in Morocco—barring any geopolitical issues between now and then.
After many trips to the south of Fès, I’m giving the north a try.
My plan is roughly to do a road trip loop from Rabat back to Rabat, passing through Asilah, Tangier, Tétouan, Chefchaouen, Akchour, Fès, Meknès, and Volubilis.
That’s a lot of cities.
Probably a bit too many for our taste—we usually prefer more isolated spots...
So I’m looking for tips on little backroads, secluded beaches, half-day hikes, and offbeat places.
If you’ve also got recommendations for accommodation... (We’re open to splurging over 100 € if it’s a real favorite.)
Feel free to think outside the box—this is an open-ended plan! !😉
Hello,
I’m looking for testimonials from Pieds-Noirs who have recently returned to Algeria.
There can’t be many left after 65 years of the country’s independence.
I’m planning to go back myself soon to reconnect with my roots... before I pass away...
I’ve started making a few pre-bookings for hotels and apartments to rent in Algiers. At first, I received friendly and welcoming responses. Then, when I mentioned I wanted to stay for two or three weeks—maybe even a month—explaining that my trip wouldn’t be strictly touristy but more of a pilgrimage to the places of my childhood, and that it would likely be a very emotional journey, I expected a positive and warm reaction to my approach. Instead, I suddenly stopped getting replies from the three or four people I’d contacted. So now I’m wondering about the reception former Pieds-Noirs can expect...
Anyone here who can share their experience of returning? I specified “recently” because it seems that right now, diplomatic relations between the two governments are extremely tense, not to say hostile... even if Macron claims otherwise...
Hello,
I’m traveling to Algeria from October 27 to November 16, 2026.
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been through the process about the accommodation attestation required for the visa application:
- Does it need to cover the entire duration of the trip?
- Is this document mandatory for a hotel to rent a room?
- Is it checked during inspections?
- Is a hotel booking (e.g., via Booking.com) sufficient for the visa?
- If so, does it need to be paid in advance?
I plan to visit several cities and do one or more treks with a guide or agency.
If you have any contacts you’d recommend, I’d be grateful!
Also, I’d love to share this trip with a companion who’s already done some traveling.
We’d organize the journey together, of course.
Thanks for your feedback!
Safe travels to all,
Dom, Dijon, 64 years old
I’m leaving for Tunisia in five weeks for a full 15-day trip. I’ll be arriving in Monastir and departing from there as well.
I’d like to do a route that’s a bit different from my first stay, which was more focused on cities and culture (Tunis, Sousse, Kairouan, El Jem).
I’ll be getting around by public transport.
I’d like to head south toward Tozeur, and I saw that you can take a *louage* from Monastir to Sbeitla (2h30). I imagine it’s not too complicated to get to Tozeur from there afterward? The issue is the return trip to Monastir and safety in Sbeitla.
If this route seems too complicated, I might opt for Djerba instead, which looks simpler.
I’m heading to Morocco in September 2026, and part of my trip takes me through Merzouga. I’m looking for a 4x4 driver-guide to explore the area with my partner and me.
Even though I come to Morocco four times a year, it’s been a long time since I’ve made the trip by car. I need to refresh my knowledge! I’ll be traveling in early October. I have a car that’s about 20 years old. The plan is to cross via Algeciras/Ceuta.
A few questions:
1) Does this crossing still exist? If so, do I need to buy the ticket in advance or on the spot? From whom? Any advice is welcome!
2) What documents are required for the car?
3) If anyone is making the trip around the same time, it could be fun to drive together 😊
Hi there,
I’m looking for some friendly recommendations for places to stay in Marrakech for 3 nights in June 2026.
In the meantime, have a great day, everyone! Thanks so much in advance.
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