Marrakech début octobre
by Freddyboy
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Nous comptons partir 1 semaine à partir de début octobre au Maroc et Marrakech semble etre un bon compromis.
Quel climat trouve t'on à cette période, quels hotels sont intéressants, et surtout vu que l'on tombera en plein ramadan, est-ce handicapant pour le tourisme ?
Nous cherchons 1 petite structure (~150 chambres), peu importes les activités car nous comptons faire les différentes villes alentours.
Tous conseils sur les différentes excursions à faire sont les bienvenus
merci
Serial voyageur :-)
les t° varient entre 25 et 30°;le plus éco. est de réserver un séjour avec
vol, en demi-pension, les 3-4 étoiles sont corrects.les voyagistes sur le net,
voyage sncf ou last-minute, offrent des prix intéressants.A MARRAKECH,
aller au resto.Le toubkal, sur la place, demander un yaourt...!
aller à ESSAOUIRA, 700 DHS pour la journée, ne pas rater la place des
ferblantiers.bon séjour..
Oui oui pour un séjour d'1 semaine, c'est en hotel club que nous comptions aller, cé le meilleurs rapport qualité/prix.
et conernant le ramadan, y a t'il des restrictions ?
Serial voyageur :-)
les magasins ferment un peu plus tot, c'est à peu près tout.
ok merci
concernant les différentes villes à visiter, est-ce fesable de faire 1 a/r dans la journée dans le sud du maroc ?
Vers Tiznit, Tan tan, Bou Izkarn ?
Serial voyageur :-)
non!
ok
y'a t'il des trains au départ de marrakech ?
si oui vers quelles directions ?
un site internet des transports au maroc existe t'il ?
Serial voyageur :-)
- Oui,
il y a des trains au départ de Marrakech
Seulement vers le nord, Casa, Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Tanger, ...
Oui, il y a un site:
www.oncf.ma pour les trains et les autocars supratours (pour ces derniers, c'est un peu foutoir)
http://www.ctm.co.ma/
pour les autocars CTM, mais pour les horaires ou tarifs, je ne l'ai jamais vu fonctionner!
Il existe des masses de petites compagnies de bus, sans site internet. les renseignements on ne les a qu'aux gares routières.
ok merci bcp pour ces infos qui vont me permettre de préparer mon séjours.
merci
Serial voyageur :-)
desolee de vous contredire, mais non l hotel club n est pas le plus interessant ni financierement ni en terme de visite.actuellemnt, vous pouvez trouver des vols pour moins de 200 euros, reserver une chambre dans des hotels loin d etre sordides dans la medina entre 35 et 50 euros la nuit pour 2 avec petits dejeuners, faire les excursions qui vous tentent sans passer par l hotel (700 dirhams pour essaouira, ce st du delire a ce prix la, je passe 2 jours la bas transport hotel etrepas compris (toujours pour 2) bref le maroc est un pays simple ou l on peut partir sans difficulte.pour ma part, j ai loué une voiture 2 jours pour faire l ourika, puis le lac du barrage, en louant une chambre a l exterieur de marrakech et 2 jours a essaouira, j ai donc reservé juste les nuits d hotel qu il fallait sur marrakech et le reste par internet .bon sejour, j y retourne en novembre et j ai hate d y etre.
Effectivement je me suiis trompé, j'ai vu des billets a/r à 195€ donc je pense que je vais opter pour cette solution ce qui me permettra éventuellement de passer 10 jours au lieu d'1 semaine.
Concernant l'hébergement, sur Marrakech je pense aller au moins 1 fois en ryad et sinjon je verrai une fois sur place.
Si tu as des coordonnées d'hotels où tu es allé, je suis preneur, aussi bien à Marrakech qu'ailleurs.
merci
Serial voyageur :-)
ok merci
concernant les différentes villes à visiter, est-ce fesable de faire 1 a/r dans la journée dans le sud du maroc ?
Vers Tiznit, Tan tan, Bou Izkarn ?
Un aller retour dans la journée, tu vas à Telouet, éventuellement Ouarzazate en conduisant beaucoup (4h30 de trajet), ou de l'autre côté, Tinmel (qui vaut le détour) http://www.oasisdemezgarne.com/photos.php?g=tinmel&l=fr
c'est tout. Compte qu'en dehors des autoroutes, tu feras, en conduisant bien "à la marocaine" environ du 70 kms / de moyenne maximum. Il y a des petites routes, des gros camions, des travaux, des contrôles de la gendarmerie, des taxis qui s'arrêtent brusquement, etc...
Pour aller sur Tiznit, il faut compter une journée entière de trajet.
Un aller retour dans la journée, tu vas à Telouet, éventuellement Ouarzazate en conduisant beaucoup (4h30 de trajet), ou de l'autre côté, Tinmel (qui vaut le détour) http://www.oasisdemezgarne.com/photos.php?g=tinmel&l=fr
c'est tout. Compte qu'en dehors des autoroutes, tu feras, en conduisant bien "à la marocaine" environ du 70 kms / de moyenne maximum. Il y a des petites routes, des gros camions, des travaux, des contrôles de la gendarmerie, des taxis qui s'arrêtent brusquement, etc...
Pour aller sur Tiznit, il faut compter une journée entière de trajet.
Des infos pour vivre et travailler au Maroc : http://o-maroc.com
ok merci mezgarne
concernant les coordonnées de riad je veux bien les infos.
nous ne serons que 2 (1 couple)
Serial voyageur :-)
dans ce cas si vous n'êtes que 2 ça ne sera pas intéressant
ce sont des riads neufs dans une résidence surveillée avec piscines
donc rien d'authentique
le concept est assez sympa et bien situé puisqu'il te suffit de traverser la route pour accéder à la médina
Ils peuvent accueillir 6 à 8 personnes
bonne journée
NADIA
bonjour, pour ton sejour a marrakech, notement pour passer la nuit je t'invite a paser la nuit chez moi, chez ma modeste famille, ca serais avec plaisir, et si tu veux bien sur, je te ferais un circuit bien etudier pour ton sejour les endroit a visite a marrakech, les environs de marrakech ; et les villes d'a cote
voila mon n de tel :0021264651117
amicalement mohamed
Désolé, mais un hotel à 50 euros(500 dhs) la nuit, c'est pas donné pour un
'petit' hotel;à ce prix là, on a un 5 étoiles...
d'autre part, il faudrait m'expliquer les 700 dhs, pour 2 jours, hotel, repas et transport à ESSAOUIRA, avec ce que vous avez dit précedemment;nous n'avons pas
la meme calculette.Ceci étant dit, le prix du vol, au départ de PARIS, c'est
peut-etre possible, j'aimerai, bien avoir le nom de la compagnie.
bon voyage
bonjour, donc nous allons calculer ensemble bien que la venant de trouver un vol aller retour a 70 euros, les calculs sont faussés.partons sur une base hotel club a 400euros ttc en demi pension.plus excursion a essaouira a 70 euros, plus repas du midi ou tu veux (maxi 5eurosx7jours)soit par personne500euros
voyage independant:200 euros de vol, 35/2 nuit d hotelx6=110euros, 10eurosx7 pour les repas=70, visite a essaouiraavec supratours 12 euros aller retour (la moitié si tu prends une autre compagnie a la gare routiere d essaouira), une nuit d hotel 26/2=13, soit 395 pour l instant.il te reste si tu veux 1 journee a l ourika avec soit voiture de location (27euros), ou 1 taxi si tu preferes, enfin bref, pour la meme somme tu auras le loisir de faire plus d echose et encore, je peux si tu veux t indiquer des hotels a marrakech pour 3 fois moins cher, a essaouira, je reste fidele a l hotel qui me rpopose pour 26 euros une chambre double mais il y en a des moins cheres avec sanitaires sur le palier (hyper clean )et l avantage, d etre loges dans la medin, c est de pouvoir rentrer quand tu es fatigué, de ne pas avoir a prendre le taxi a chaque fois que tu veux te deplacer, etc...bon voyage, quelque soit ta decision.francine
70€ un a/r paris-maroc ? 😕 pas mal du tout
j'ai trouvé le mien pour 244€ ttc.
je me guiderai pour les hébergements avec le routard et un ami marocain résidant en france.
toutes infos hébergement concernant Marrakech, Assaouira, Zagora et eventuellement ouarzazate et safi sont bienvenues
Serial voyageur :-)
Bonsoir Freddyboy,
J'ai moi aussi trouvé mon vol aller/retour à 244 ttc avec les assurances et sur un vol régulier pour Marrakech pour la fin octobre, je trouve ce prix correct par contre à 70 € je demande à voir le site, il serait interessant de vérifier certaines choses... enfin moi à ce prix je n'achète pas.
Si tu ne connais pas le Maroc, je te conseille le vol sec + la location d'une chambre dans un riad de la medina ( un petit riad 5 chambres ) et où les propriétaires vivent sur place, où tu sauras chouchouté. C'est tout de même un lieu de vie assez magique pour les touristes et de toute façon tu en gardes un souvenir qui est généralement bon à condition toutefois de bien le choisir. Tu peux trouver une chambre correcte pour 35 € avec le thé, le petit déjeuner . Après c'est une question de budget mais tu as aussi des hôtels simples avec peu de chambres pour 18 € et tu prends ton p'tit déj à l'exterieur. Evite les hôtels club à 150 chambres en demi pension la bouffe y est très médiocre et le reste aussi d'ailleurs bien sur tu as la piscine mais c'est à mon sens le plan touriste où tous les prix sont multipliés ( boisson eau repas...) Si tu te déplaces sur Marrakech petit taxi ou grand taxi, tu manges vraiment très bien dans les petits restos de la médina ou à l'exterieur et les prix sont ( 5 - 8- 10 € ) pour un repas complet, le bonheur et en plus tu découvres la cuisine marocaine. Pour tes excursions tu peux sans problème louer une voiture pour 30 € par jour ( attention aux routes et à la conduite ) et aux contrôles. La vallée de l'ourika me semble à faire ainsi que les cascades d'ouzoud, Essaouira aussi et puis tu peux aussi descedre vers le sud par la route cotière périlleuse mais magnifique . En fait tu as beaucoup de choses à voir et à faire, le Maroc profond est à mon sens le vrai Maroc mais pour le découvrir il fait y retourner de nombreuses fois et à différentes saisons et surtout ne pas y partir en voyage organisé ! Bon voyage Jotthis.
Marrakech est en effet une ville merveilleuse à visiter... pleine de trésors... Le palais de la Bahia, le Palais El Badi, la medersa Ben Youssef, le Musée de Marrakech, Dar Si Said, le Jardin Majorelle, le jardin de la Menara, les Tombeaux Saadiens etc... les souks... le quartier des tanneurs... des tisserands...les quartiers des ferblantiers... la Place Jemma el Fna...vous avez aussi l'ensemble artisanal où vus pouvez voir pratiquement tous les artisans travailler le bois, le fer, l'or, le cuir... sculpter etc... donc de quoi vous faire rêver pendant des jours.
Barbara Milton
Salut !!!
Juste en speed mes tuyaux logements : Marrakech : je te renvoie à mon message http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=744329;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;page=last;#last. Sinon j'ai dormi à l'hôtel CTM 2 nuits et j'ai trouvé ça bien pourri. Ouarzazate : je n'y suis que passé et franchement je n'ai pas du tout aimé la ville (en plus il n'y a vraiment rien à faire, et la kasbah taourite est pour moi une attraction touristique plutôt malsaine, genre zoo où on observe les gens, j'ai vraiment été dégoutée), mais cet hôtel est impeccable, le al-Waha, tout près de la gare routière (il est dans le lonely planet). Chambre très correctes, personnel vraiment sympa, et bonne cuisine. Zagora : hôtel La Rose des Sables, même critique que précedemment, et en plus prix vraiment sympa (80 dirhams pour 2 en basse saison). A côté il y a l'agence Cimes & Dunes (treck désert etc) tenue par Brahim et ses frères et je pourrais te vanter leur mérite pendant des heures !
Pas très loin, dans le rue 4 je crois (pas la rue qui fait l'angle avec l'hôtel mais l'autre, je te recommande aussi de visiter le minuscule atelier d'un artiste local génial, Ouberka Lahcen. Son travail est magnifique, il mérite d'être connu et de plus c'est un homme très intéressant.
Bon voyage !!!
Marine
Juste en speed mes tuyaux logements : Marrakech : je te renvoie à mon message http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=744329;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;page=last;#last. Sinon j'ai dormi à l'hôtel CTM 2 nuits et j'ai trouvé ça bien pourri. Ouarzazate : je n'y suis que passé et franchement je n'ai pas du tout aimé la ville (en plus il n'y a vraiment rien à faire, et la kasbah taourite est pour moi une attraction touristique plutôt malsaine, genre zoo où on observe les gens, j'ai vraiment été dégoutée), mais cet hôtel est impeccable, le al-Waha, tout près de la gare routière (il est dans le lonely planet). Chambre très correctes, personnel vraiment sympa, et bonne cuisine. Zagora : hôtel La Rose des Sables, même critique que précedemment, et en plus prix vraiment sympa (80 dirhams pour 2 en basse saison). A côté il y a l'agence Cimes & Dunes (treck désert etc) tenue par Brahim et ses frères et je pourrais te vanter leur mérite pendant des heures !
Pas très loin, dans le rue 4 je crois (pas la rue qui fait l'angle avec l'hôtel mais l'autre, je te recommande aussi de visiter le minuscule atelier d'un artiste local génial, Ouberka Lahcen. Son travail est magnifique, il mérite d'être connu et de plus c'est un homme très intéressant.
Bon voyage !!!
Marine
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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