Journée autour de Marrakech
by Audinette31
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Je vais passer une semaine à Marrakech (avion plus hôtel) et je voudrais faire au moins deux jours dans les environs de Marrakech sans passer trop de temps dans les transports. Qu'est ce qui est sympa à faire dans la journée ou éventuellement sur deux jours avec une nuit à l'extérieur ? Je veux absolument voir des paysages chouettes.
Bonsoir Audinette,
Je te conseille vivement d'aller voir le ksar d'Aït Benhaddou au Sud-Est de Marrakech. L'aller-retour dans la journée se fait aisément en bus au départ de Marrakech. Il faut tout de même compter 4 ou 5 heures pour s'y rendre. Tu peux passer la nuit sur place, à l'hôtel ou chez l'habitant. Ce n'est pas tout près (plus de 150 kilomètres je dirais) mais la route qui y mène traverse les montagnes et les paysages sont grandioses. Le ksar quant à lui est tout bonnement superbe.
Je te conseille vivement d'aller voir le ksar d'Aït Benhaddou au Sud-Est de Marrakech. L'aller-retour dans la journée se fait aisément en bus au départ de Marrakech. Il faut tout de même compter 4 ou 5 heures pour s'y rendre. Tu peux passer la nuit sur place, à l'hôtel ou chez l'habitant. Ce n'est pas tout près (plus de 150 kilomètres je dirais) mais la route qui y mène traverse les montagnes et les paysages sont grandioses. Le ksar quant à lui est tout bonnement superbe.
bonsoir a toi je te propose la vallee de l ourika, le lac de takerskout, les cascades d ouzoud ce ne sont que des proposes .
bon sejour a toi
cordialement
bon sejour a toi
cordialement
Thierry & Angelika
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Salut,
A mon avis, aller à Aït Ben HAddou en une journée est un peu une perte de temps. Certe la Kasbah est superbe mais tu prendras 4h30 à l'aller et autant au retour. La vallée de l'Ourika est une bonne proposition (1h de Marrakech), le lac de Lalla Takerkoust est trés sympa pour passer l'après-midi (30 mn de Marrakech). Les cascades d'Ouzoud sont sublimes mais tout de même à 2h30 de la ville rouge.
Si tu aimes la montagne, je te conseille d'aller du coté d'Asni (1 h de route). Il y a une belle maison d'hôtes, la Bergerie, et les ballades sont sympa. Sinon, l'autre proposition est d'aller à Essaouira qui n'est qu'à 2h30 de route. La ville est belle, et si tu viens en été sa fraicheur un véritable délice.
A mon avis, aller à Aït Ben HAddou en une journée est un peu une perte de temps. Certe la Kasbah est superbe mais tu prendras 4h30 à l'aller et autant au retour. La vallée de l'Ourika est une bonne proposition (1h de Marrakech), le lac de Lalla Takerkoust est trés sympa pour passer l'après-midi (30 mn de Marrakech). Les cascades d'Ouzoud sont sublimes mais tout de même à 2h30 de la ville rouge.
Si tu aimes la montagne, je te conseille d'aller du coté d'Asni (1 h de route). Il y a une belle maison d'hôtes, la Bergerie, et les ballades sont sympa. Sinon, l'autre proposition est d'aller à Essaouira qui n'est qu'à 2h30 de route. La ville est belle, et si tu viens en été sa fraicheur un véritable délice.
Merci pour toutes vos propositions. Les journées avec une heure ou deux de trajet sont parfaites pour mon ami !!!Pour aller du côté d'Asni par exemple, vaut'il mieux prendre bus, taxi ou voiture louée ?
Merci pour toutes vos propositions. Les journées avec une heure ou deux de trajet sont parfaites pour mon ami !!!Pour aller du côté d'Asni par exemple, vaut'il mieux prendre bus, taxi ou voiture louée ?
Pour une expédition d'une journée, l'idéal est de tout simplement louer un grand taxi pour la journée. Il t'en coutera dans les 400 DH.
Pour une expédition d'une journée, l'idéal est de tout simplement louer un grand taxi pour la journée. Il t'en coutera dans les 400 DH.
Si je loue un grand taxi pour la journée, est-ce que le chauffeur accepte de s'arreter en cours de route afin de pouvoir prendre des photos des paysages rencontrés ???
Salut,
j’appuie à fond les suggestions de PMaroc, j’ai adoré les cascades d’Ouzoud (ambiance extrêmement cool et relaxante, accueil extra, jumbé à gogo, balades autour des cascades super, demandez à vos jeunes guides de vous montrer le chemin des gorges…)
Bien sûr vers Asni c’est très chouette aussi, jolies balades même si c’est que pour la journée. Si votre budget ne vous permet pas le taxi perso à 400 dh, le grand taxi collectif jusqu’à Asni, c’est dans les 10 dh (6 dh en bus !!); jusqu’au village de montagne suivant (je me souviens plus du nom??, sur l’autre route que celle de Taroudant) c’est encore 10 dh en grand taxi collectif, un endroit idéal pour se sentir dans les montagnes berbères tout en étant près de Marrakech. Les rando de trois jours dans ce coin sont exceptionnelles.
Bien sur, si vous louez un taxi pour la journée, je crois que le chauffeur sera complètement dévoué!!
La vallée d'Ourika est très belle également, (mais très touristique!!) si vous louez un taxi vous ne devriez pas à avoir du mal à combiner cela avec une ballade en montagne. Par contre les cascades au fond de la vallée d'Ourika sont vraiment décevantes.
bon voyage!
"Heureux qui comme Ulysse a vu cent paysages et puis a retrouvé, après maintes traversées, le pays des vertes allées...." (Brassens)
Merci beaucoup pour ces infos ! Je vais reprendre un peu mon guide du routard car j'avais selectionné 4 endroits mais je vais devoir en éliminer 2 certainement. Le reste du temps devrait être consacré à Marrakech. Je reviendrais sur le forum poser quelques questions de plus dès que j'en aurai le temps ! Je pense que j'aurai besoin de vos conseils !!!
Salut Mafaldaisa !
Quand tu parles des cascades au fond de la vallée de l'Ourika, s'agit-il des "7 Cascades" ?
Plusieurs endroits me tentent à travers les descriptions: La route d'Asni, jusqu'à Imlil ? Amizmiz et le lac de Lalla La vallée du Zat et Tighdouine La vallée de l'Ourika jusqu'à Setti-Fatma Les cascades d'Ouzoud
Voilà, sachant que ça serait des excursions d'un jour et qu'il faut que j'en garde seulement 2 ou 3 tout au plus... A l'aide, je suis perdue ! Je parts vendredi soir !!!
Merci d'avance pour toutes les aides.
Quand tu parles des cascades au fond de la vallée de l'Ourika, s'agit-il des "7 Cascades" ?
Plusieurs endroits me tentent à travers les descriptions: La route d'Asni, jusqu'à Imlil ? Amizmiz et le lac de Lalla La vallée du Zat et Tighdouine La vallée de l'Ourika jusqu'à Setti-Fatma Les cascades d'Ouzoud
Voilà, sachant que ça serait des excursions d'un jour et qu'il faut que j'en garde seulement 2 ou 3 tout au plus... A l'aide, je suis perdue ! Je parts vendredi soir !!!
Merci d'avance pour toutes les aides.
oui je parle des 7 cascades: j'étais à Ouzoud le we d'avant, imagine des magnifiques cascades qui se succèdent, toutes accompagnées de leur piscine naturelle, le tout dans la roche scultée par l'eau tout en rondeur, de temps à autre une grotte... (j'y étais en octobre: encore assez chaud pour se baigner, et des cascades impressionnantes en cette saison, quasi personne, 10 touristes en tout sur tout le site...).et donc nous voilà à Ourika, plusieurs personnes nous sautent dessus pour voir les fameuses 7 cascades, oui 7! il faut un guide pour y aller blablabla... on voulait y aller peinard, on insiste, mais en octobre, les guides sont en peine de clients, alors pas moyen. on dit qu'on est pressé... quelle est la plus belle cascade?c'est la 3°bon alors on ira qu'à la 3°donc c'est parti...on marche... et puis on arrive à une cascade, et je dis ça c'est la 1°oui
et on monte sur un rebord pour une pause, on admire un filet d'eau, qui tombe d'assez haut, et qui fait à peu près 7 rebonds...
j'ai eu le malheur de trop exprimer ma surprise, et ma déception "hein, c'est ça les 7 cascades!!" d'un air un peu dégoutté je l'avoue...
notre guide était complètement vexé, j'ai eu beau m'excuser, lui expliqué que je m'attendais à 7 cascades différentes... rien ne lui rend le sourire il fait la gueule... y'a que une grosse somme d'argent qu'il l'a consolé.
(tous étaient pas comme lui, la plupart nous respectaient et si on refusait d'être guidé nous laissaient tranquille, ou bien le faisaient gracieusement, mais lui n'était pas comptant des trente dh donnés, il s'est mis à se plaindre, la personne avec moi a cédé, il a eu 50 dh pour 30 min de marche... !!, ne cédez pas)
sinon la vallée d’Ourika est très belle. Pas plus que les autres de l’Atlas, mais beaucoup plus rapide d’accès ! J’ai adoré Ouzoud (un gros coup de cœur, pour les cascades, pour l’ambiance…), mais c’est vrai qu’en plein été c’est bondé, des tentes de partout…début juillet ça devrait être calme non?
A mon avis sur deux jours vous pouvez faire la vallée d’Ourika, le soir allez sur Imlil, et le lendemain vous promener autour d’Imlil. Le tout est possible sans ballade sur une journée. Amizmiz et le zat je ne connais pas… C’est difficile de vous conseiller car je ne connais pas vos priorités…. ah oui, sinon y'a aussi Essaouira.. Désolée je ne t'aide pas!!! De toute façon ça sera un beau voyage...
sinon la vallée d’Ourika est très belle. Pas plus que les autres de l’Atlas, mais beaucoup plus rapide d’accès ! J’ai adoré Ouzoud (un gros coup de cœur, pour les cascades, pour l’ambiance…), mais c’est vrai qu’en plein été c’est bondé, des tentes de partout…début juillet ça devrait être calme non?
A mon avis sur deux jours vous pouvez faire la vallée d’Ourika, le soir allez sur Imlil, et le lendemain vous promener autour d’Imlil. Le tout est possible sans ballade sur une journée. Amizmiz et le zat je ne connais pas… C’est difficile de vous conseiller car je ne connais pas vos priorités…. ah oui, sinon y'a aussi Essaouira.. Désolée je ne t'aide pas!!! De toute façon ça sera un beau voyage...
"Heureux qui comme Ulysse a vu cent paysages et puis a retrouvé, après maintes traversées, le pays des vertes allées...." (Brassens)
Salut,
Concernant les "7 cascades de Sitti Fatima", il y en a bien 7. Je crois que votre faux guide vous a un peu berné dans l'histoire. Quand on arrive au pied de la première cascade avec la maison de thé et les quelques noyers, on ne voit que les 3 premières. Pour voir les autres, il faut continuer à grimper un long moment. Les guides tendent à faire le petit tour d'une heure à 1h30, en fonction de la forme de chacun, et à ne pas proposer le tour plus important qui dure entre 4 et 6 heures car beaucoup de personnes ne sont pas équipés et ils savent qu'ils recevront à eu de choses prêt la même somme (50 DH). Pour le coup, 50 DH pour 1h30 est bien payé alors que 50 DH pour 6 heures est un peu faible (au SMIG marocain cela devrait tourner autours de 75 DH hors cotisations CNSS et 83 DH avec).
Je comprend toutefois la déception de Mafaldaisa, on s'attend à une cascade spectaculaire alors que l'on a qu'un ersatz de cascade. La balade n'en est pas moins superbe si l'on se contente du petit tour. Pour le grand tour, c'est magique. Moins les cascades qui sont pas trés spectaculaire mais surtout pour cet environnement de montagne à couper le souffle.
Concernant la short list, il me semble que les cascades d'Ouzoud sont absolument à faire. Le barrage de Lalla Takerkoust et son lac sont trés sympas mais une demi-journée suffira, j'irai donc plutôt du côté d'Asni afin de découvrir quelques villages berbères typiques. Ils ne sont pas forcément beaux mais je les trouve plein de charmes. Par contre, je te conseille d'éviter Imlil qui est devenue le point de départ des randonneurs du haut Atlas qui visent à atteindre le sommet du Toubkal. Le village est devenue ultra-touristique et les enfants dirham/bonbon y abondent.
Concernant les "7 cascades de Sitti Fatima", il y en a bien 7. Je crois que votre faux guide vous a un peu berné dans l'histoire. Quand on arrive au pied de la première cascade avec la maison de thé et les quelques noyers, on ne voit que les 3 premières. Pour voir les autres, il faut continuer à grimper un long moment. Les guides tendent à faire le petit tour d'une heure à 1h30, en fonction de la forme de chacun, et à ne pas proposer le tour plus important qui dure entre 4 et 6 heures car beaucoup de personnes ne sont pas équipés et ils savent qu'ils recevront à eu de choses prêt la même somme (50 DH). Pour le coup, 50 DH pour 1h30 est bien payé alors que 50 DH pour 6 heures est un peu faible (au SMIG marocain cela devrait tourner autours de 75 DH hors cotisations CNSS et 83 DH avec).
Je comprend toutefois la déception de Mafaldaisa, on s'attend à une cascade spectaculaire alors que l'on a qu'un ersatz de cascade. La balade n'en est pas moins superbe si l'on se contente du petit tour. Pour le grand tour, c'est magique. Moins les cascades qui sont pas trés spectaculaire mais surtout pour cet environnement de montagne à couper le souffle.
Concernant la short list, il me semble que les cascades d'Ouzoud sont absolument à faire. Le barrage de Lalla Takerkoust et son lac sont trés sympas mais une demi-journée suffira, j'irai donc plutôt du côté d'Asni afin de découvrir quelques villages berbères typiques. Ils ne sont pas forcément beaux mais je les trouve plein de charmes. Par contre, je te conseille d'éviter Imlil qui est devenue le point de départ des randonneurs du haut Atlas qui visent à atteindre le sommet du Toubkal. Le village est devenue ultra-touristique et les enfants dirham/bonbon y abondent.
BOnjour
La vallée de l'Ourika semble interressante il parait que c'est vert pas loin de Marrakech.
Bon voyage
Nad
La vallée de l'Ourika semble interressante il parait que c'est vert pas loin de Marrakech.
Bon voyage
Nad
je ne sais s'il est encore temps...
amsi quitte à aller jusqu'à Asni je conseille de poursuivre jusqu'à imlil! et ensuite de marcher jusqu'à aremdt! le village est à 1900m d'altitude, l'ombre des noyers est fraiche.... et la montagne est plus présente qu'à asni.
de asni à imlil tu trouveras sans trop de difficulté un transporteur.
Et à aremdt il y a des gites qui peuvent t'accueillir.
amsi quitte à aller jusqu'à Asni je conseille de poursuivre jusqu'à imlil! et ensuite de marcher jusqu'à aremdt! le village est à 1900m d'altitude, l'ombre des noyers est fraiche.... et la montagne est plus présente qu'à asni.
de asni à imlil tu trouveras sans trop de difficulté un transporteur.
Et à aremdt il y a des gites qui peuvent t'accueillir.
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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