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bonjour je pars en vacances au maroc en location à essaouira j'aimerais savoir si on trouve facilement du vin et differents appéros dans les magasins genre épicerie ou supérette
merci , quelqun connait ?
Séjour à Essaouira: vins et apéritifs dans les magasins?
by Anilso
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Salut,
Bien sur, je pense etre au courant,
mais les autres boutiques vendant de l'alcool sont fermées.
Il n'y a pas de grandes surfaces partout,
certaines ferment leur rayon alcool pour etre tranquilles,
et pour d'autres ,
elles imposent un vrai parcours du combattant derrière des baches, que le touriste basique risque de se décourager !
les épiceries de ""vins"" ferment pendant ramadan
dans le rayon vin à Marjane (gd surface à Marrakech) on peut acheter sa bouteille pendant cette période étant non musulman. Donc, réservé aux européens.
Il me semble que je serais toujours bien là où je ne suis pas, et cette question de déménagement en est une que je discute sans cesse avec mon âme.... Charles Baudelaire
Ta réponse est exacte on présente juste une carte d'identité ou son passeport , mais je ne sais pas comment on reconnait un musulman d'un catholique car on peut très bien est Français et musulman et là pas de problème pour acheter de l'alcool . certain nous demande sur le parking du magasin si l'on peut leur en prendre car eux sont refoulés d'office dans le rayon à alcool.
Je pense que je ne suis pas le seul a qui cela est arrivé.
Jcaud
Un voyage de mille lieues a commencé par un pas ( Proverbe Chinois )
comment on reconnait un musulman d'un catholique
se fait en rayon, avec les services compétents : ils sont malins !!!
se fait en rayon, avec les services compétents : ils sont malins !!!
Il me semble que je serais toujours bien là où je ne suis pas, et cette question de déménagement en est une que je discute sans cesse avec mon âme.... Charles Baudelaire
Oui je sais qu'ils sont malins mais j'aimerai savoir quand même , tu peux présenter un passeport Français et ce n'est pas pour cela que l'on est catholique et vis versa
Jcaud
Un voyage de mille lieues a commencé par un pas ( Proverbe Chinois )
finalement, une bonne résolution, et bon voyage
Il me semble que je serais toujours bien là où je ne suis pas, et cette question de déménagement en est une que je discute sans cesse avec mon âme.... Charles Baudelaire
salut Larbi
l'an passé, que nénie le rayon alcool de marjanne était fermé pour tous le monde, y compris pour les gaulois franchouillard, comme tu aimes a mous appeller😉... t'as interet a faire tes provisions de pastagas🙂
le profile méditerrané n'est pas le bienvenu, c'est évident, même avec un passeport européen.
Mais, ça coûte rien de poser sa bouteille sur le tapis et attendre.
La vérification en cas où..se fait en cherchant le nom sur le passeport, par ex.
Mustafa n'a pas droit au vin pendant ramadan !!!!!!!!!!
Il me semble que je serais toujours bien là où je ne suis pas, et cette question de déménagement en est une que je discute sans cesse avec mon âme.... Charles Baudelaire
Bonjour , ce n'est pas par ce que le rayon à alcool a le rideau de fer baissé qu'il est fermé pour tout le monde , tu demandes un responsable aux surveillants du magasin et il viennent t'ouvrir le rideau pour toi tout seul , mais si l'on ne demande rien tu n'as rien , même chez métro c'est la même chose c'est fermé pour faire bien mais ils ouvrent quand même sur demande.
Jcaud
Un voyage de mille lieues a commencé par un pas ( Proverbe Chinois )
mais à marrakech, l'année dernière, il m'a semblé que le rayon était ouvert aux étrangers
je ne sais pas si Metro ferme ses rayons. La profession propose des produits alcoolisés
aux clients non musulmans
Il me semble que je serais toujours bien là où je ne suis pas, et cette question de déménagement en est une que je discute sans cesse avec mon âme.... Charles Baudelaire
merci jcaud pour ce tuyau... pourtant on m'avais dit que depuis 2008 interdiction d'alcool pour tous le monde
pendant la période de ramadan
Oui d'accord avec toi , mais cela ne veut pas dire que Mustafa est musulman , j'ai bien un ami qui se nomme Bernard et qui est Musulman sans pour cela avoir le profil de la méditerranée
Quant a poser la bouteille sur le tapis roulant , ce n'est pas possible étant donné que la vérification de fait dans le rayon des alcools, au début on prend ton nom ton N° de CNI , on le note sur un grand registre avec le nombre de bouteilles prises , cela dure quelques jours et ensuite plus rien de noté , mais il faut toujours présenter la CNI ou le passeport.
Jcaud
Un voyage de mille lieues a commencé par un pas ( Proverbe Chinois )
Ce n'est pas un tuyau que je te donne , c'est comme cela chaque année , je ne sais pas qui t'as dit cette chose mais sur Marrakech ou Agadir les rayons à alcool sont toujours ouverts, celui qui se trouve à la sortie de Marrakech route d'Essaouira à le rideau de fer baissé mais quand on demande , ils l'ouvrent . Il est vrai que ce Magasin est moins fréquenté par les Européens .
Jcaud
Un voyage de mille lieues a commencé par un pas ( Proverbe Chinois )
Bonnjour !
c'est simple essaouira est une petite ville c-à-dire tout est prés de toi, devan la plage il ya un Bar tro connu et aussi ya des restau-bar, j'ai passer le moi juin là ba tout est passe bien, je trouve pas un épicerie des vins mais il ya un Bar pa tro chére .
bon voyage
la vie est belle
Anilso ne demande pas à aller dans les bars , il demande tout simplement si il peut trouver de l'alcool sur Essaouira pendant ses congés .
Si tu n'as rien à dire de plus beau que le silence alors tais toi
je sais, mais a mon avis c'est la solution, parceque On est le moi de Ramadan. l'autorisation de vente de l'alcohol est que pour les bars, pas pour les épiceries et justement pour les etrangés
voilà Merci endy26
la vie est belle
Bonjour,
tu n'as pas trouvé... mais il y a au moins un magasin de vente d'alcool: sur Massira, +- milieu de la rue!
tu n'as pas trouvé... mais il y a au moins un magasin de vente d'alcool: sur Massira, +- milieu de la rue!
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Salam!
Je viens me mêler de la conversation...Effectivement, le fait d'être musulman ou non n'est pas inscrit sur notre front...Suis perplexe sur le fait que les vigiles puissent déterminer notre appartenance à une religion, quelqu'elle soit, dans les allées ou sur un parking de supermarché, où soit-dit en passant, je n'ai personnellement jamais vu de représentants de la maison poulaga ou de ses clônes...
Pourquoi ne pas faire provision de breuvages alcoolisés sur le bateau, ou à l'aéroport, selon le moyen de transport que vous emprunterez? Ce qui, au demeurant, vous évitera d'exhiber vos bouteilles au nez des Marocains qui pendant la période où vous serez dans leur pays seront en plein Ramadan?
Je viens me mêler de la conversation...Effectivement, le fait d'être musulman ou non n'est pas inscrit sur notre front...Suis perplexe sur le fait que les vigiles puissent déterminer notre appartenance à une religion, quelqu'elle soit, dans les allées ou sur un parking de supermarché, où soit-dit en passant, je n'ai personnellement jamais vu de représentants de la maison poulaga ou de ses clônes...
Pourquoi ne pas faire provision de breuvages alcoolisés sur le bateau, ou à l'aéroport, selon le moyen de transport que vous emprunterez? Ce qui, au demeurant, vous évitera d'exhiber vos bouteilles au nez des Marocains qui pendant la période où vous serez dans leur pays seront en plein Ramadan?
Ut melius quicquid erit pati [...]. Dum loquimur, fugerit inuida aetas: carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero. Horace.
Salut ,
il y a bien un magasin d'alcoola essaouira , tu le trouve en sortant par bab doukala et tu prend la rue commerçante a ta droite c'est plus ou moins au milieu de la rue sur le trotoir de droite .
cordilement
Si je peux me permettre "Mustapha" n'a pas droit au vin meme hors ramadan 😏
SO
même pas au Chaud Soleil trois étoiles ?😊
Il me semble que je serais toujours bien là où je ne suis pas, et cette question de déménagement en est une que je discute sans cesse avec mon âme.... Charles Baudelaire
Bonjour,
je reviens d'Essaouira et j'ai pu trouver un endroit assez discret pour trouver tout ce qu'il faut en terme d'acool, bières, vins, etc...
mais comment expliquer?
En quittant la Médina, direction Agadir, la route qui suit la digue rejoint la route qui vient du centre. Sur la gauche se trouve une place avec au fond la gros bâtiment provincial ou départemental...
Il faut prendre cette place en repsectant les sens interdits et revenir vers Essaouira par une petite route parallèle à la principale. De cette route, se trouvent des ruelles perpendiculaires qui rejoignent ces deux routes. parmi celles ci se trouve une ruelle qui a une petite supérette sur la droite (côté médina) et en face des snacks, etc.... Il faut passer cette supérette et tourne dans la ruelle à gauche (direction Agadir). Il y a encore un petit magasin avec un distributeur de boisson de couleur rouge je pense sur le trottoir.
Juste derrière ce distributeur, se trouve une porte style métallique (en tout cas pas très visible) qui est légèrement entrouverte avec quelqu'un derrière qui guette les acheteurs.
vous ous approchez de cette porte et il vous ouvrira; A l'intérieur, la caverne d'Ali-Baba avec des bouteilles partout sur des rayons de 4 à 5 étages de haut. et des boissons au frais...
Bonne chance et excuse pour le plan mais bon, je ne suis resté qu'un jour à essaouira.
Par contre, près du mur de la Médina, un super bar branché, avec une très belle terrasse et tout ce qu'il faut. il propose aussi la shisha à la pomme et c'est une bonne ambiance. Le nom? Si je retrouve je l'envoie mais c'est très visible, y a des grandes lettres sur le mur et un hotel à côté.
La vie n'est pas qu'un rêve...
Trop fort!
En une journée t'arrives à dénicher un guerrab (vendeur d'alcool et d'eau-de-vie clandestin). Faut être vraiment en manque et tête brûlée (limite sans cervelle) pour risquer de passer le reste de son séjour au commissariat à cause de quelques litres de pinard que l'on peut trouver facilement (et légalement) dans le commerce.
And the winner is (dans la catégorie plan foireux) ...
Bonjour , tu as raison tout est fermé et les grandes surfaces ont été dévalisées
Jcaud
Un voyage de mille lieues a commencé par un pas ( Proverbe Chinois )
SALUT !!
Pour info (surtout pour ceux qui vivent avec les "on dit") L' alcool n'est pas interdit dans le coran , c'est l' IVRESSE qui est interdite .. A force de contradiction du coran , on fait et dit m'importe quoi !! On voile les femmes pourquoi ? J' attend des réponses !! (j'ai déjà la mienne)
Cordialement de PAPY
Pour info (surtout pour ceux qui vivent avec les "on dit") L' alcool n'est pas interdit dans le coran , c'est l' IVRESSE qui est interdite .. A force de contradiction du coran , on fait et dit m'importe quoi !! On voile les femmes pourquoi ? J' attend des réponses !! (j'ai déjà la mienne)
Cordialement de PAPY
En Afrique tout est possible, mais rien n'est certain ....!!
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"On voile les femmes pourquoi ? "
Toi qui te bats contre les "on", il y a aussi celles qui ont choisi délibérément de porter le voile. De la même manière qu'il est inconvenant de forcer une femme à porter le voile, il est incongru de le lui interdire.
Toi qui te bats contre les "on", il y a aussi celles qui ont choisi délibérément de porter le voile. De la même manière qu'il est inconvenant de forcer une femme à porter le voile, il est incongru de le lui interdire.
oui evidement vers la porte exterieure 2 magasins ou il y a tout (porte babdoukala)
B'jour !!
Qui à voilée la 1ére femme ? certainement pas elle .. C'est encore une affaire d'homme .. Dans le Coran , "la femme ne doit pas faire envie à sont voisin" , a partir de ça , la porte est ouverte à tout ...
de PAPY
Qui à voilée la 1ére femme ? certainement pas elle .. C'est encore une affaire d'homme .. Dans le Coran , "la femme ne doit pas faire envie à sont voisin" , a partir de ça , la porte est ouverte à tout ...
de PAPY
En Afrique tout est possible, mais rien n'est certain ....!!
http://papyetmamyenvoyage.kazeo.com/
Bonjour
La conversation à la base était sur les alcools et elle dérive sur le voile .
Mais il est vrai que l'on cache une bouteille de vin dans un sac noir pour que personne ne sache ce que l'on achète mais tout le monde sait quand même que l'on sort d'un magasin spécialisé où ils ne vendent que cela . Donc pourquoi se voiler la face quant on sait qu'il y à même dans les grandes surfaces une caisse spéciale réservée aux alcools bien à l'écard des autres pour ne pas trop se faire remarquer .
cordialement
Jcaud
Un voyage de mille lieues a commencé par un pas ( Proverbe Chinois )
Bonjour,
le "super bar branché"... c'est le Taros...😉
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Bonjour, Papy!
Mon père a été longtemps marchand d'alcool en pays musulman, et les clients entraient en regardant derrière eux, cachaient leur bouteille sous leurs vetements avant de sortir, c'etait folklo puisqu'ils sortaient d'en debit de boissons😐, et 40 jours avant le debut du ramadan, ils devenaient tous sobres et le magasin ne vendait plus que des sodas et des sirops à ces memes clients qui "operaient" à visage decouvert!
Je n'ai pas la pretention étant athée d'avoir une interpretation du coran, d'ailleurs un grand poete arabe ( Omar Kahyyam) vantait déja les plaisirs des vins, et je sais les ravages des interpretations erronées, c'est d'actualité😕
SO
Omar AlKhayam n'est pas un poète arabe mais persan
Né à Nishapur (au nord est de l'actuel Iran) en 1048 et mourra en 1131
Oum Kalthoum , la célèbre chanteuse égyptienne, a chanté Robayat Alkhyam "Quatrains", un texte traduit par Ahmed Rami
Il me semble que je serais toujours bien là où je ne suis pas, et cette question de déménagement en est une que je discute sans cesse avec mon âme.... Charles Baudelaire
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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?
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Hi everyone,
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Hello to all Morocco lovers,
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.
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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.
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.
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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).
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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.
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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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Fran
hi there,
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?
Thanks in advance for your help....
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?
Thanks in advance for your help....
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Thanks for your help
Thanks for your help
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!
Hi there,
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.
Thanks
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.
Thanks
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?
Marie
-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?
Marie
Hi there!
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?
Thanks so much for your advice!
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?
Thanks so much for your advice!
Hi everyone,
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
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, I just wanted to know the exchange rate for euros in Tunisia, thanks
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.
Hi there,
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
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
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.