depuis quelques jours, je m 'etais mis dans la tete d'aller decouvrir un peu le Maroc, etant donné que je vais au sud du portugal.
J'ai donc fait mon passeport aujourd hui et visité pas mal de sites pour me renseigner sur les endroits a visiter etc... Disons que j'etais super branché pour me louer un 4x4 et aller un peu dans le desert, moi qui n'ai jamais vu le desert et qui ne suis jamais sorti d'europe, j'étais tres enthousiaste.
Cependant, au fil de mes lectures, je me rends compte qu'aller au Maroc, c'est se soumettre à toutes leurs croyances et us. Ok, mais pour moi vacances, ca veut dire s'eclater un minimum, et ne pas faire attention a tout ce que je fais. Or je me rends compte que ma copine pourra pas mettre de jupes courtes, je pourrai pas rouler la nuit sur les routes, hors de question pour moi de ramener une boulette de shit si je veux fumer des joints, impossible de boire de l'alcool, de plus, je comptais y aller avec ma voiture (un peu tappe a l oeil, c est une cabriolet) et je me rends compte que le simple fait de la prendre, c'est risquer de la perdre, bref, comme j'ai pas envie d'aller en prison marocaine pour avoir fumé un joint ou emmené une boulette de shit la bas, et bien je vais me rabattre sur l'espagne (Ibiza) mais sincerement je trouve cela nul. Je vois deja beaucoup d'entre vous dire "t as qu a pas fumer" mais bon, apparemment ces gens la ne font pas la difference entre un consommateur et un dealeur ou passeur alors tant pis... Mais c'est bien dommage, surtout pour un pays producteur de hashish... Cherchez la logique...
Partir en vieille peugeot 504 avec 12 autres passagers, s'arrêter pour boire un thé à la menthe, se laisser envouter par deux yeux qui brillent au milieu d'un voile, c'est un trip tellement plus grisant que celui qui est au bout d'une bouffée de shit !
On voyage avant tout pour découvrir autre chose.
Mais si tu le souhaites il y a d'excellent clubs med au Maroc ......
🤪 IBIZA et ses night clubs bruyants ...Zik démentielle - mini jupe - alcool - shit ...Voilà la destination de tes rêves, vu tes souhaits exprimés! Tu peux même y aller avec ta cabriolet flamboyante !!! (fais juste attention de ne pas crever un pneu avant ...Ce serait con! et ça casserait l'image!!!)
Sorry ...Mais, comme les internautes baroudeurs qui ont répondu avant ...Je crois qu'on a pas la même vision du voyage.
Je ne juge pas, j'émets simplement un commentaire et t'invite surtout ...un jour ...à découvrir les pays que tu veux visiter sous un autre angle ... par le respect de la différence, des autres et de leur culture ...
Dis-donc Escobar...a part le H (le super des super bien sur...) les mini-jupes et ton (super) cabriolet (Porsche....rien de moins!) keski t, interesse vraimant....?
Euh djbiod c'est une blague ou quoi ? Rassure nous, tu n'es pas comme ça dans le vie courante...si c'est la cas faut abolument que tu contactes Strip-Tease, l'émission qui vous déshabille.
Remarque tu fais bien de ne pas t'y rendre, je pense que le Maroc ne voudrait pas de gars comme toi... tu respires trop la betiz humaine...quand je te lis, je me dis qu'on est déjà des amis. 😠
Enfin, il faut de tout pr faire un monde même des abrutis...alors va fumer tes joins dans un coin mais ne pourri pas le(s) forum(s) avec tes post débiles, merci d'avance
C'est vraiment dommage de n'avoir aucun respect!! Le maroc est magnifique et ces "gens là" sont terriblement acceuillant!! Effectivement je crois que tu seras mieux à Ibiza! En tout cas, il est certain que voyager sans respect pour le pays et ses habitants est vraiment nul! Enfin saches que les contraintes sont minimes j'y ai voyagé pdt 1 mois et demi et tu peux t'habiller léger (mais décent), boire de la bière, du vin et fumer du shit (évidemment il est stupide de l'emmener avec toi, puisque tu peux en trouver sur place). Il y a toujours de risques c'est à toi de les prendre!
Maintenant si tes vacances sont synonymes de boites, nana en mini jupe et frimer avce ta caisse laisse tomber le Maroc tu vas t'ennuyer ou alors va dans un club med à agadir!
Bref la Maroc est une terre d'acceuil la montagne est magnifique, la mer est agréable, les villes remplies d'art et d'histoire et les gens adorables.......à toi de t'adapter!
Quel plaisir que de découvrir, apprendre et partager...un voyage
Eh bien voila un sacre specimen... Avec tous les gens ouverts d'esprits que l'on peut rencontrer sur VF, ca fait un choc de realiser qu'il peut exister des gars comme ca qui cherchent a voyager...
Eh djbiod, si tu veux aller a l'etranger pour faire exactement la meme chose que chez toi, restes-y, t'economiseras pour ton cabriolet et ton shit et puis ca nous evitera de te croiser sur notre route.
"Rester, c´est exister, mais voyager, c´est vivre" G.Nadaud
Il m'arrive souvent comme toi de lire, de lire..., de lire et encore de lire...des absurdités fondées sur des préjugés, des mesaventures localisés au sujet de plusieurs pays.
Ta copine en mini-jupe ? : la mini-jupe est une mode des années soixante dix passée... et dépassée au Maroc. (Ta copine peut même faire du nudisme dans certaines plages marocaines dédiées à cet effet pour les étrangers et non étrangers).
L'alcool ? : Il y a boire jusqu'à la lie, jusqu'à la "borachera" si bien interprétée par hervé villard, si ...ce chanteur francais de dit qq chose avec son fabuleux et intemporel "Capri c'est fini" . Sais-tu que ton statut d'étranger au Maroc de permet d'acheter et de consommer à volonté l'alcool même durant le mois de ramadan, mois sacré pour les musulmans. Les points de vente, les bars publics et d'hôtels ne sont fréquentés, à majorité écrasantes, que par des marocains. Tu peux aussi consommer de l'alcool dans des dancings que Jhon Travolta n'a jamais fréquenté même à ses heures de gloires.
Quant au H, il est réglementé par toutes les législations du monde : si tu as une grande quantité, tu n'es plus un consommateur mais un dealer dans ce cas même dans ton pays tu seras sévèrement sanctionné. Mais saches qu'en consommant quand même du H au Maroc, tu ne seras pas condamné à mort comme dans certains pays sans les citer.
Le Maroc est en effet un pays de tradition et de modernisme comme ton pays d'ailleurs que j'affectionne particulièrement de par ma formation francisante et aussi après l'avoir visité à maintes reprises : du sud au nord, d'est en ouest et ce tout en appréciant ses traditions et son modernisme.
Je te conseille de visiter le Maroc d'Aujourd'hui, ce pays moderne dont la francophonie est privillégiée par excellence par rapport aux autres langues internationales, dont la France restera ad-eternam un partenaire ami, historique, culturelle, économique et politique du Maroc que tu ne connais qu'à travers quelques lectures partiales et aléatoires.
In fine, parcours les sites en français purement marocains pour mieux juger le Maroc positif : celui de la tolérence et de la coexistence pacifique.
mais qui où tu as eu ces histoires droles a mourir🙁...tu n'es pas obligé d'avoir 18 ans pour acheter de l'alcool au maroc...ta boulette de shit laisse la au portugal et fumes en de la marocaine....la copine avec sa mini jupe vas passer inaperçue parmi les marocaines...je te parle pas des boites de nuits qui ferme à 7h du mat...ni des derniers models de voitures matriculées au maroc: des 4*4 cayenes, des bmx5, mercedes ml.., des touareg... et j'en passe...tu te plantes mon pitt, le maroc est loin de ce que tu penses et je crois que des gens sur ce site te le confirmerons...
M'est avis que t'a un peu trop fumé de moquette pour pondre un truc pareil... Si tu l'a sincèrement pensé, il y a tout plein d'autres pays ou tu pourras aller te shooter ... Au fait, ne prend pas trop les Arabes pour des cons ... Parfois, certaines personnes feraient mieux de prendre modèle sur leur us et coutume ... Bien au contraire ...
Nous sommes partis au Maroc courant octobre avec un couple d'amis fans de randonnées et de montagnes. Sitôt arrivés à Marrakech, nous avons pris la direction…
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Je souhaiterai m'acheter un petit pieds à terre au maroc, exactement à marrakhech. je recherche un petit t2 ou t3, mais voilà d'origine algérienne et de…
Je suis actuellement à Banfora au Burkina, et j'envisage de revenir en France par la terre via Mali, Senegal, Mauritanie? Maroc..., donc je viens aux infos,…
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!
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
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
This autumn’s trip should be in Morocco—barring any geopolitical issues between now and then.
After many trips to the south of Fès, I’m giving the north a try.
My plan is roughly to do a road trip loop from Rabat back to Rabat, passing through Asilah, Tangier, Tétouan, Chefchaouen, Akchour, Fès, Meknès, and Volubilis.
That’s a lot of cities.
Probably a bit too many for our taste—we usually prefer more isolated spots...
So I’m looking for tips on little backroads, secluded beaches, half-day hikes, and offbeat places.
If you’ve also got recommendations for accommodation... (We’re open to splurging over 100 € if it’s a real favorite.)
Feel free to think outside the box—this is an open-ended plan! !😉
Hello,
I’m looking for testimonials from Pieds-Noirs who have recently returned to Algeria.
There can’t be many left after 65 years of the country’s independence.
I’m planning to go back myself soon to reconnect with my roots... before I pass away...
I’ve started making a few pre-bookings for hotels and apartments to rent in Algiers. At first, I received friendly and welcoming responses. Then, when I mentioned I wanted to stay for two or three weeks—maybe even a month—explaining that my trip wouldn’t be strictly touristy but more of a pilgrimage to the places of my childhood, and that it would likely be a very emotional journey, I expected a positive and warm reaction to my approach. Instead, I suddenly stopped getting replies from the three or four people I’d contacted. So now I’m wondering about the reception former Pieds-Noirs can expect...
Anyone here who can share their experience of returning? I specified “recently” because it seems that right now, diplomatic relations between the two governments are extremely tense, not to say hostile... even if Macron claims otherwise...
Hello,
I’m traveling to Algeria from October 27 to November 16, 2026.
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been through the process about the accommodation attestation required for the visa application:
- Does it need to cover the entire duration of the trip?
- Is this document mandatory for a hotel to rent a room?
- Is it checked during inspections?
- Is a hotel booking (e.g., via Booking.com) sufficient for the visa?
- If so, does it need to be paid in advance?
I plan to visit several cities and do one or more treks with a guide or agency.
If you have any contacts you’d recommend, I’d be grateful!
Also, I’d love to share this trip with a companion who’s already done some traveling.
We’d organize the journey together, of course.
Thanks for your feedback!
Safe travels to all,
Dom, Dijon, 64 years old
I’m leaving for Tunisia in five weeks for a full 15-day trip. I’ll be arriving in Monastir and departing from there as well.
I’d like to do a route that’s a bit different from my first stay, which was more focused on cities and culture (Tunis, Sousse, Kairouan, El Jem).
I’ll be getting around by public transport.
I’d like to head south toward Tozeur, and I saw that you can take a *louage* from Monastir to Sbeitla (2h30). I imagine it’s not too complicated to get to Tozeur from there afterward? The issue is the return trip to Monastir and safety in Sbeitla.
If this route seems too complicated, I might opt for Djerba instead, which looks simpler.
I’m heading to Morocco in September 2026, and part of my trip takes me through Merzouga. I’m looking for a 4x4 driver-guide to explore the area with my partner and me.
Even though I come to Morocco four times a year, it’s been a long time since I’ve made the trip by car. I need to refresh my knowledge! I’ll be traveling in early October. I have a car that’s about 20 years old. The plan is to cross via Algeciras/Ceuta.
A few questions:
1) Does this crossing still exist? If so, do I need to buy the ticket in advance or on the spot? From whom? Any advice is welcome!
2) What documents are required for the car?
3) If anyone is making the trip around the same time, it could be fun to drive together 😊
Hi there,
I’m looking for some friendly recommendations for places to stay in Marrakech for 3 nights in June 2026.
In the meantime, have a great day, everyone! Thanks so much in advance.
I’m reaching out to gather your thoughts on an itinerary (10 days... or more?) I’d like to do at the beginning of June 🙂.
Just so you know, I’m planning to do this trip solo (25 years old), using only public transport and just a backpack. I’ve already been to Marrakech and climbed Mount Toubkal two years ago...
I’ll be arriving in Tangier.
Day 1-2: Explore the city center, hike around Cap Spartel...
Day 3: Stop in Tetouan
Day 4-5-6: Chefchaouen and a day hike in the Rif Mountains
Day 6-7: Discover the city of Fes (I’ve heard so many great things!!)
Day 8: Stop in Meknes and possibly visit the historic site of Volubilis
Day 9-10: Rabat (I’ve heard mixed things... some good, some bad)
After that, I have the choice of heading back to Tangier for my return flight... or going down to Agadir (also a possible return flight) and extending my trip by 5 days :)
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!
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!
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.
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’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! :)
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!
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.
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 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
