bonjour
je souhaite louer un vehicule de casablanca à essaouira.
auriez-vous la connaissance d'agence pas trop cher.
merci de votre aide
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Louer un véhicule à Casablanca et le déposer à Essaouira?
by Sam3331
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Bonjour,
Adresse toi à une agence d'Essaouira, ils peuvent faire un effort pour livrer à l'aéroport de Casa si la location dure plusieurs jours.
Si c'est juste pour le trajet , c'est pas la solution, préférer le taxi.
Evite surtout les grand loueurs internationaux, et les intermédiaires, avec qui rien n'est négociable.
Adresse toi à une agence d'Essaouira, ils peuvent faire un effort pour livrer à l'aéroport de Casa si la location dure plusieurs jours.
Si c'est juste pour le trajet , c'est pas la solution, préférer le taxi.
Evite surtout les grand loueurs internationaux, et les intermédiaires, avec qui rien n'est négociable.
attention, chez bcp de loueurs, cette option qui consiste à prendre un véhicule dans une agence pour le restituer dans une autre peut être très onéreuse. Au moment de la location, notamment sur le net, "les frais d'abandons" en sus ne sont pas tjs clairement définis. La plupart des contrat de location pré-payés via le net, ne l'incluent pas. C'est au moment de la restitution dans l'agence délocalisée si l'on peut dire, que l'on vous réclame le règlement de ces frais alors que vous pensiez avoir déjà tout réglé... et comme on a votre caution en "otage"... c'est pas trop négociable.
Pour éviter les mauvaises surprises, à vous de bien lire les conditions de ventes qui stipulent la possibilité qu'on vous réclame cette surtaxe au moment de la restitution du véhicule, (sans pour autant vous en spécifier le montant exact cela dit). Certains loueurs vous invitent à contacter leur hotline pour clarifier ces montants, mais souvent on vous dira que cela dépend de l' agence de restitution ou on vous communiquera un montant approximatif, mais comme c'est oral, gare aux surprises là encore... Certains loueurs, chiffrent même se montant à 0 au moment de votre réservation, vous pensez que l'option n'est donc pas surtaxée, mais à l'agence de restitution, c'est la douche froide... là aussi, quand le montant est à zéro, toujours aller des les conditions générales de ventes... je ne connais aucun loueur qui rend se service gratuitement.
Cela dit, si vous en trouvez un , cela pourrait m'intéresser... reste encore à trouver l'agence de casa qui acceptera que vous abandonniez votre location à Essaouira... Attention à l'addition toutefois... SOYEZ VIGILANT
moi j'en connais et ne pense point que cé le seul, par exemple hertz en passant par autoescape .
aucun probleme pour avoir pris la voiture a tanger et rendu a rabat sans frais
aucun probleme pour avoir pris la voiture a tanger et rendu a rabat sans frais
oui c possible ; si c une longue periode ; ils envoient kelkun gratuitement ; si non tu paye les frais de son deplacement
bonsoir,
je me permets de poser une petite question pour eviter de créer une nouvelle discussion ! s.v.p quel est le moyen de transport qui permet de faire le trajet essaouira - casablanca et d y arriver a midi ? j essaye de chercher sur le net et j ai trouvé le bus (supratour) + train mais je ne sais pas si c'est vraiment faisable ?!! faudra t il louer une voiture si oui connaissez vous une agence qui acceptera de reprendre le véhicule a casa (a un prix raisonnable) ?!! merci d avance. je précise que que cela se fera un dimanche !
cordialement.
je me permets de poser une petite question pour eviter de créer une nouvelle discussion ! s.v.p quel est le moyen de transport qui permet de faire le trajet essaouira - casablanca et d y arriver a midi ? j essaye de chercher sur le net et j ai trouvé le bus (supratour) + train mais je ne sais pas si c'est vraiment faisable ?!! faudra t il louer une voiture si oui connaissez vous une agence qui acceptera de reprendre le véhicule a casa (a un prix raisonnable) ?!! merci d avance. je précise que que cela se fera un dimanche !
cordialement.
Bonjour,
à part le bus STCR qui part à 2h du mat, je vois difficilement un moyen de transport public permettant d'arriver à Casa à midi , sans partir la veille. http://www.stcr.ma/html/p_07.html
à part le bus STCR qui part à 2h du mat, je vois difficilement un moyen de transport public permettant d'arriver à Casa à midi , sans partir la veille. http://www.stcr.ma/html/p_07.html
merci pour votre réponse,
je vois qu il y a un départ a 05h00 ! je crois qu on le prendra vu qui il doit y avoir 6h de route au plus ! s.v.p ou déposent les bus de cette compagnie a Casablanca ? quel moyen de transport prendre pour aller a l hotel qui se trouve pas loin de la gare casa voyageur ? merci infiniment !
Bonjour
Je suis exactement dans le meme cas de figure que toi , Je supose que tu vas au festival d'essaouira ' enfin peu etre , pour ma part , je cherche cette solution pour le dimanche 27 au matin afin de e rendre à Casablanca pour prendre mon avion le lendemain matin...
Et je cherche ausi un esolution pour faire le trajet casa essaouira le mercredi 23 à partir de 15h , je pensais prendre le bus CTM , mais il est à 15h , et je risque de le louper , vu que je debarque à 14h10 a l'aeroport.... Tient moi au courant
Je suis exactement dans le meme cas de figure que toi , Je supose que tu vas au festival d'essaouira ' enfin peu etre , pour ma part , je cherche cette solution pour le dimanche 27 au matin afin de e rendre à Casablanca pour prendre mon avion le lendemain matin...
Et je cherche ausi un esolution pour faire le trajet casa essaouira le mercredi 23 à partir de 15h , je pensais prendre le bus CTM , mais il est à 15h , et je risque de le louper , vu que je debarque à 14h10 a l'aeroport.... Tient moi au courant
A ma connaissance, CTM font des trajets Casablanca - Essaouira la journée. Départ à 7h pour arriver à Essaouira vers le coup de 13h.
Si vous prenez le train jusqu'à Marrakech et prendre après le Supratours ( autocar), vous allez faire un grand détour pour rien! Vous ne serez à Essaouira qu'à partir de 15h30.
Oui , mais comme je le disait plus haut , j'arrive à 14h a casa , le temps des formalités et de me rendre à la gare routiére , je compte au moins une heure..
Et le bus est à 15h , , , ,
Bonjour,
Certaines , dont on ne cause pas sont excellentes et valent bien CTM, SATAS et STCR par exemple ! http://www.stcr.ma/html/p_07.html
Certaines , dont on ne cause pas sont excellentes et valent bien CTM, SATAS et STCR par exemple ! http://www.stcr.ma/html/p_07.html
Je ne savais pas désolé, peu importe la compagnie l'essentiel c'est que l'autocar soit climatisé.
hmmmm intéressant !
Je ne savais pas
Et c'est ainsi que l'on donne de fausses info...
Puis-je savoir qu' y a t-il de faux dans ma réponse? 😠😠
Et c'est ainsi que l'on donne de fausses info...
Puis-je savoir qu' y a t-il de faux dans ma réponse? 😠😠
bonsoir,
j irai en juillet! j ai vraiment regretté d avoir acheter les billets pour ce mois la quand j ai vu le festival gnaoua ! mais bon ca ne fait rien ! j attire votre attention sur une chose, je cherche pour le trajet esssaouira-casa et vous pour casa-essaouira !! perso je pense aller a la gare routière vers 4h30-5h et attendre! je prendrai le 1er bus qui viendra !je compte appeler les renseignements pour etre sur qu il y ait bien des bus le matin et puis voila !! je sais qu en Algérie et en Tunisie ce "système" marche ! si ce n est pas le cas au Maroc je prendrai le supratour de 6h30 pour marrakech ensuite le train jusqu a casa !!! n êtes vous pas intéressé par le train + bus ? le départ est de l aéroport de casa vers marrakech puis un bus jusqu a esaaouira! a noter que ca revient très cher !! ( pas loin de 24 euros/personne, train en 1ere)
cordialement.
j irai en juillet! j ai vraiment regretté d avoir acheter les billets pour ce mois la quand j ai vu le festival gnaoua ! mais bon ca ne fait rien ! j attire votre attention sur une chose, je cherche pour le trajet esssaouira-casa et vous pour casa-essaouira !! perso je pense aller a la gare routière vers 4h30-5h et attendre! je prendrai le 1er bus qui viendra !je compte appeler les renseignements pour etre sur qu il y ait bien des bus le matin et puis voila !! je sais qu en Algérie et en Tunisie ce "système" marche ! si ce n est pas le cas au Maroc je prendrai le supratour de 6h30 pour marrakech ensuite le train jusqu a casa !!! n êtes vous pas intéressé par le train + bus ? le départ est de l aéroport de casa vers marrakech puis un bus jusqu a esaaouira! a noter que ca revient très cher !! ( pas loin de 24 euros/personne, train en 1ere)
cordialement.
bonjour,
oui oui, j ai trouvé un numero en cherchant un peu sur internet ! GARE ROUTIERE ESSAOUIRA Adresse: Rue Ghazouate Badre tel: 05 24 78 52 41 j espère qu il y aura une personne a l appareil !!
oui oui, j ai trouvé un numero en cherchant un peu sur internet ! GARE ROUTIERE ESSAOUIRA Adresse: Rue Ghazouate Badre tel: 05 24 78 52 41 j espère qu il y aura une personne a l appareil !!
Certainement oui!
il y avait bien un interlocuteur ??!! même si on ne parle qu arabe j espere qu on saura me repondre !
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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.
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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.
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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.)
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- What are some nice restaurants in the medina?
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- 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.
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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,
Fouzi
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,
Fouzi
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
Hi everyone,
We're leaving in early October 2026 and planning to travel from the Aït Bougmez Valley ("Happy Valley") to Skoura/Ouarzazate via Demnate and the R307/N23 route.
Has anyone taken this road recently? Is it passable with a regular car (non-4x4), or is a 4x4 absolutely necessary? Are there any ongoing construction projects or degraded sections to be aware of?
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
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!
Hi there, 🙂
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! !😉
Thanks
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! !😉
Thanks
Based on your experiences, do you have a professional to recommend?
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...
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 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
Hi there,
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.
Thanks in advance.
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.
Thanks in advance.
Hi, I'm looking for a taxi from Dakhla airport to downtown Dakhla.
If you know a contact ?????
Hi there,
I’m looking for info about driving a vehicle in Tunisia.
Is it complicated?
Do I need an international driver’s permit?
Thanks for your help
Hi there,
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.
Any recommendations?
Have a great day
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.
Any recommendations?
Have a great day
It's all in the title.
Thanks in advance
Hi everyone,
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 😊
I know there are experts on this forum.
Thanks in advance
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 😊
I know there are experts on this forum.
Thanks in advance