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Trajet Marrakech/Essaouira
by Myriamita
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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bjr en avril je vais au Maroc et jaimerais savoir quel est le moyen de transport le plus economique pour faire Marrakech/Essaouira, par exemple car ? Voila et si qqn peut me donner les prix?
merci
mymy
"Voyager ajoute à sa vie"-proverbe berbère
"Voyager ajoute à sa vie"-proverbe berbère
hé myriamita !
Comme on se retrouve sur cette destination aussi ! 😉
Marrakech - Essaouira : 3h30 à 4h que ce soit en bus ("direct") ou avec un taxi (pas fou !)... Quant au train, inexistant sur ce trajet. L'avantage du bus : c'est bien moins cher ! Tarif avril 2005 : 35 dh/pers + 10 dh/pers pour mettre le bagage (gros sac à dos) en soute.
En gros, les différentes compagnies s'alignent en terme de tarifs... et se valent en confort... variable d'un autocar à l'autre (on a eu l'aller top-climatisé !... le retour bcp + vieillot...). Il faut simplement bien veiller à prendre un "direct" avec peu d'arrêts, qu'un omnibus de campagne... qui mettra pas loin de 6 ou 7h pour arriver... Plusieurs départs chaque jour (si je me rappelle bien, ttes compagnies confondues il y en avait à peu près 1 ttes les heures)... aux gares routières des deux villes. A Essaouira, pour 5dh, un taxi t'emmène au pied des remparts, à l'entrée de la médina. ça peut se faire à pied, mais bon, avec les gros sacs, c'est + agréable...
BonS voyageS alors, Inch'Allah. 😛
Marrakech - Essaouira : 3h30 à 4h que ce soit en bus ("direct") ou avec un taxi (pas fou !)... Quant au train, inexistant sur ce trajet. L'avantage du bus : c'est bien moins cher ! Tarif avril 2005 : 35 dh/pers + 10 dh/pers pour mettre le bagage (gros sac à dos) en soute.
En gros, les différentes compagnies s'alignent en terme de tarifs... et se valent en confort... variable d'un autocar à l'autre (on a eu l'aller top-climatisé !... le retour bcp + vieillot...). Il faut simplement bien veiller à prendre un "direct" avec peu d'arrêts, qu'un omnibus de campagne... qui mettra pas loin de 6 ou 7h pour arriver... Plusieurs départs chaque jour (si je me rappelle bien, ttes compagnies confondues il y en avait à peu près 1 ttes les heures)... aux gares routières des deux villes. A Essaouira, pour 5dh, un taxi t'emmène au pied des remparts, à l'entrée de la médina. ça peut se faire à pied, mais bon, avec les gros sacs, c'est + agréable...
BonS voyageS alors, Inch'Allah. 😛
"Nous méritons toutes nos rencontres ; elles sont accordées à notre destin, et ont une signification qu'il nous appartient de déchiffrer." Mauriac
😇de l'aéroport, tu peu aller en taxi jusqu'à SUPRA tour les bus sont plus confortable, climatisé et le trajet dure 2h30 à 3 h 60 dh environ, sinon tu te fais déposer à la Gare routière, et là c'est l'aventure car les bus s'arrête trés souvent, moins confortable, mais typique du Maroc. Bon voyage
"et là c'est l'aventure car les bus s'arrête trés souvent..."
si pour toi, 4 ou 5 arrêts (de 30 s à 5 min) en 3h30, c'est très souvent : OK. Personnellement, ça reste du plutôt "direct" pour moi ! 🙂
"...moins confortable, mais typique du Maroc..." Garanti, à l'aller on pouvait pas avoir plus confortable, et pourtant c'était pas SupraTour ! OK au retour, c'était plus "typique"... c'est vrai... mais c'est justement ça l'aventure d'un pays à découvrir !
Les voyages touristes bc-bg en bus climatisés à 20° avec rafraîchissements, petits-coins, magnétoscope, etc... moi, c'est pas mon truc ! 😉 J'ai grandement préféré partagé qqs heures avec les "locaux"... rencontres très sympas pdt ces trajets...
"...moins confortable, mais typique du Maroc..." Garanti, à l'aller on pouvait pas avoir plus confortable, et pourtant c'était pas SupraTour ! OK au retour, c'était plus "typique"... c'est vrai... mais c'est justement ça l'aventure d'un pays à découvrir !
Les voyages touristes bc-bg en bus climatisés à 20° avec rafraîchissements, petits-coins, magnétoscope, etc... moi, c'est pas mon truc ! 😉 J'ai grandement préféré partagé qqs heures avec les "locaux"... rencontres très sympas pdt ces trajets...
"Nous méritons toutes nos rencontres ; elles sont accordées à notre destin, et ont une signification qu'il nous appartient de déchiffrer." Mauriac
décidemment de lamérik latine à lafrik, tu es sur tous les fronts😉 en tout cas quelle surprise!!!
Merci pour les infos et puis les 10dh pour les bagages ds la soute ça ma fait plutot rire!!!!! Mais bon...
Dc apparemment le bus est le seul moyen... cest cool😄
a bientot
ps: pour essaouira et marrakech, jpense que ce passera cette fois-ci de la fievre jaune!!!😛
ps: pour essaouira et marrakech, jpense que ce passera cette fois-ci de la fievre jaune!!!😛
mymy
"Voyager ajoute à sa vie"-proverbe berbère
"Voyager ajoute à sa vie"-proverbe berbère
vous pouvez aussi négocier un taxi collectif selon combien vous êtes, les horaires peuvent s'adapter alors que les bus non ;
vous pouvez vous renseigner derrière la gare routière là où attendent les taxis pour voir s'il y a des départs auquels vous pouvez vous joindre
bjr en avril je vais au Maroc et jaimerais savoir quel est le moyen de transport le plus economique pour faire Marrakech/Essaouira, par exemple car ? Voila et si qqn peut me donner les prix?
merci
je vous propose un moyen ecologique et en plus confortable: les ânes j'espère que tu peux le mettre dans ton carnet de voyageur et c'est bon prix.
Transport et Vacances moins cher
je vous propose un moyen ecologique et en plus confortable: les ânes j'espère que tu peux le mettre dans ton carnet de voyageur et c'est bon prix.
Transport et Vacances moins cher
Attention au moment du festival gnaoua d'essaouira les bus sont vites complets et le prix des grands taxis en profitent pour augmenter les prix. (idem pour se loger)
Meme chose pour en repartir, j'ai attendu 2 jours pour repartir ...
L'important n'est pas de voyager vite, mais de voyager longtemps!
bonjour
pour faire le trajet marrakech essaouira, y a de type de car, un qui coute 3, 5 euro presque (35 dh), tu le trouvera a la garre routiere, ghichet n 7 et et pendan toute la journée du 9h15 du matin jusqu'a 17h de l'apre midi ils font 4 h de route parcque qu'il s'arrete a chaque village
y a aussi supratour, un car lié a l'oncf un car confortable, il fs 2 h de route tu le trouvra a la garre du train ; il coute 5, 5 euro (55dh)
si tu as d'autre question je suisa votre disposition
amicalement mohamed
merci pour ces precisions. 4h de trajet cest raisonnable moi ça ne me drange pas car les cars supratour cest vraiment le truc pour les touristes style air conditionné etc.
voila
je voulais savoir a combien de kms se trouve laeroport du centre ville de marrakech? En taxis ou bus on met combien de temps ??
merci
mymy
"Voyager ajoute à sa vie"-proverbe berbère
"Voyager ajoute à sa vie"-proverbe berbère
Hello,
J'avais fait l'aller-retour dans la journee. En se levant un peu tot et en rentrant un peu tard, ca allait. On n'avait pourtant pas pris le bus climatise (inutile pour le mois d'avril, il fait pas si chaud), mais le bus 'standard' a la gare routiere. La route est bonne, le trajet assez rapide et sympathique. Tout cela date du printemps 2002 (?)... pas de premiere fraicheur, mais je serais surprise que ca aie beaucoup change.
J'avais fait l'aller-retour dans la journee. En se levant un peu tot et en rentrant un peu tard, ca allait. On n'avait pourtant pas pris le bus climatise (inutile pour le mois d'avril, il fait pas si chaud), mais le bus 'standard' a la gare routiere. La route est bonne, le trajet assez rapide et sympathique. Tout cela date du printemps 2002 (?)... pas de premiere fraicheur, mais je serais surprise que ca aie beaucoup change.
Le Festival Gnaoua et Musiques du Monde sera à sa 8ème édition. Le feu sacré des Gnaoua brûlera cette année à Essaouira entre le 22 et le 26 juin 2006.
Délaisse les grandes routes, prends les sentiers. Pythagore
Bon allez Mymy, raconte un peu !!
T'as opté pour quoi ? les ânes ? Supratour ? le taxi ? le bus "local" ?... la marche à pied ? 😏😏 Quels sont les tarifs actuels ? (je pense à tous ceux qui vont forcément nous reposer la question bientôt 😉)
Marrakech ? Essaouira ? Tu y as vu quoi ? C'était GENIAL, mais encore...
Allez, Mymy, raconte un peu !!
T'as opté pour quoi ? les ânes ? Supratour ? le taxi ? le bus "local" ?... la marche à pied ? 😏😏 Quels sont les tarifs actuels ? (je pense à tous ceux qui vont forcément nous reposer la question bientôt 😉)
Marrakech ? Essaouira ? Tu y as vu quoi ? C'était GENIAL, mais encore...
Allez, Mymy, raconte un peu !!
"Nous méritons toutes nos rencontres ; elles sont accordées à notre destin, et ont une signification qu'il nous appartient de déchiffrer." Mauriac
😉 Quel cafard de retourner à Paris mais toutes les bonnes choses ont une fin 😛
Déjà nous avons commencé par Marrakech avec un temps magnifik: place Jemaa El Fna, palais de la Bahia (entrée gratuite à cette periode), jardin de Majorelle (25 dirhams), médersa Ben Youssef ( 20 dir pour les etudiants sinon 5) et les tombeaux saadiens (1 malheureux dir) et plains d autres choses encore !!!! Pour quitter l aéroport de Marrakech et aterrir au centre il faut bien 15 min et en négociant on a 1 grand taxi pour 40dir. Sinon pour se déplacer dans marrakech pour un petit taxi c est en gal dans les 15 dir et les grands c est 25-30 dir !!! de toute facon il faut TOUT marchander 😏 !!!!
Enfin 3 jours à Essaouira et comme tout le monde me l avait dit sur ce forum (notamment toi Wapiti🙂) cette ville blanche est extraordinaire !! Ville des surfeurs, baba cools et des chats aussi (miau) qui sont partout !! Malgré le vent qui a soufflé, on s est pris de sacrés coups de soleil quand meme😊. on a fait du chameau (enfin pas moi), on sest promené sur le port, les canons, les remparts...mais je vous assure (contrairement a ce que disent qqs sur le forum)Essaouira ne se fait pas en une demi journée à moins de la faire en formule 1😛!!! Ah oui pour le trajet (marrakech-essaouira) on a opté a laller pour supratours: 60dir/perso bagages compris car c est + pratik etant donné quon etait 8 en taxis cela aurait été trop cher !!! Par contre au retour sur marrakech on a pris un mini bus avec un chauffeur super sympa(Rachid) qui a mis 2h30 pour arriver à laéroport pour un total de 1200 dir. Je ne vous parle pas de toutes les rencontres avec ces gens merveilleux, ouverts...à qui je fais dailleurs une dedicace😛. Flâner dans les médinas, les ruelles ombragées, se laisser guider par le flot est aussi une tres belle et interessante facon de visietr un pays !!! question nourriture on mange bien pour 3-4 dir dans les 2 villes meme si essaouira est un chouia + chere!
Voilà mes premieres infos car la je viens de rentrer et apres tous ces souvenirs jai un peu tout qui se brouillent ds ma tête et je dois surement oublier des choses!!! n hésiteez pas a me demander des precisions!!!!! voila, maintenant wapiti le prochain c est le Pérou WAOU !!!
a bientot Be'slama
Déjà nous avons commencé par Marrakech avec un temps magnifik: place Jemaa El Fna, palais de la Bahia (entrée gratuite à cette periode), jardin de Majorelle (25 dirhams), médersa Ben Youssef ( 20 dir pour les etudiants sinon 5) et les tombeaux saadiens (1 malheureux dir) et plains d autres choses encore !!!! Pour quitter l aéroport de Marrakech et aterrir au centre il faut bien 15 min et en négociant on a 1 grand taxi pour 40dir. Sinon pour se déplacer dans marrakech pour un petit taxi c est en gal dans les 15 dir et les grands c est 25-30 dir !!! de toute facon il faut TOUT marchander 😏 !!!!
Enfin 3 jours à Essaouira et comme tout le monde me l avait dit sur ce forum (notamment toi Wapiti🙂) cette ville blanche est extraordinaire !! Ville des surfeurs, baba cools et des chats aussi (miau) qui sont partout !! Malgré le vent qui a soufflé, on s est pris de sacrés coups de soleil quand meme😊. on a fait du chameau (enfin pas moi), on sest promené sur le port, les canons, les remparts...mais je vous assure (contrairement a ce que disent qqs sur le forum)Essaouira ne se fait pas en une demi journée à moins de la faire en formule 1😛!!! Ah oui pour le trajet (marrakech-essaouira) on a opté a laller pour supratours: 60dir/perso bagages compris car c est + pratik etant donné quon etait 8 en taxis cela aurait été trop cher !!! Par contre au retour sur marrakech on a pris un mini bus avec un chauffeur super sympa(Rachid) qui a mis 2h30 pour arriver à laéroport pour un total de 1200 dir. Je ne vous parle pas de toutes les rencontres avec ces gens merveilleux, ouverts...à qui je fais dailleurs une dedicace😛. Flâner dans les médinas, les ruelles ombragées, se laisser guider par le flot est aussi une tres belle et interessante facon de visietr un pays !!! question nourriture on mange bien pour 3-4 dir dans les 2 villes meme si essaouira est un chouia + chere!
Voilà mes premieres infos car la je viens de rentrer et apres tous ces souvenirs jai un peu tout qui se brouillent ds ma tête et je dois surement oublier des choses!!! n hésiteez pas a me demander des precisions!!!!! voila, maintenant wapiti le prochain c est le Pérou WAOU !!!
a bientot Be'slama
mymy
"Voyager ajoute à sa vie"-proverbe berbère
"Voyager ajoute à sa vie"-proverbe berbère
salut philou
en une journée on peut faire un tour sympa d essaouira, tinquiete pas !😉 c est une petite ville ou tout est concentré. Tu peux commencer par faire un tour du port et longer la plage et puis te balader dans les ruelles pour voir les boutiques et souks ensuite tu peux finir avec une petite promenade sur les hauteurs dessaouira ou tu y longeras les canons sous un beau soleil !!!!
bon sejour et profite bien car ça vaut le detour
en une journée on peut faire un tour sympa d essaouira, tinquiete pas !😉 c est une petite ville ou tout est concentré. Tu peux commencer par faire un tour du port et longer la plage et puis te balader dans les ruelles pour voir les boutiques et souks ensuite tu peux finir avec une petite promenade sur les hauteurs dessaouira ou tu y longeras les canons sous un beau soleil !!!!
bon sejour et profite bien car ça vaut le detour
mymy
"Voyager ajoute à sa vie"-proverbe berbère
"Voyager ajoute à sa vie"-proverbe berbère
Le tarif des taxis affichés sont des tarifs par personne ou par taxi?
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Thanks in advance for your replies and your kindness! 😊
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!
Hi everyone! :)
I’m finalizing the loop I’d like to do in May over 13 days, starting and ending in Essaouira.
We’re planning to rent a vehicle and are pretty active—we’re not really into crowds (that’s why I’ve decided to skip Marrakech).
Here’s my proposed itinerary:
Trip Proposal Summary: From May 13 (morning arrival) to May 26 (morning departure) Arrival and departure: Essaouira Day 1 (May 13): Arrival in Essaouira – Settling in / Exploring / Rest Day 2 (May 14): Essaouira – Water activities Day 3 (May 15): Essaouira to Tafraoute (~5h30) – route via Agadir – arrival and first exploration; Question: Is a detour to Taroudant worth considering? Day 4 (May 16): Tafraoute – Hike in the granite rocks – wild bivouac Day 5 (May 17): Tafraoute – Aït Mansour gorges – oasis – night in a hostel Day 6 (May 18): Tafraoute → Foum Zguid (~5h) – transition route – simple overnight or bivouac Day 7 (May 19): Foum Zguid → Zagora (~3h) – Draa Valley – desert prep Day 8 (May 20): Zagora → M'Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chigaga – departure with 4x4 guide – entering the dunes – bivouac Day 9 (May 21): Erg Chigaga – full desert day – walking, exploring – bivouac Day 10 (May 22): Desert → Ouarzazate (~5–6h) – leaving the desert – rest Day 11 (May 23): Aït Benhaddou – early visit – short hike – overnight stay Day 12 (May 24): Aït Benhaddou → Telouet – route toward the Atlas – start of trek – bivouac Day 13 (May 25): Atlas → Essaouira (~5–6h) – end of trek – return to Essaouira (overnight) Day 14 (May 26): Essaouira – free time + return flight
What do you think?
I aimed for an excursion to the Chigaga desert from M’Hamid because it seems less touristy and allows for a more compact loop. Is that a good idea? Is the drive to M’Hamid maybe too tedious?
Open to your great tips if there’s room for optimization!
All ears! :)
Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Clément
I’m finalizing the loop I’d like to do in May over 13 days, starting and ending in Essaouira.
We’re planning to rent a vehicle and are pretty active—we’re not really into crowds (that’s why I’ve decided to skip Marrakech).
Here’s my proposed itinerary:
Trip Proposal Summary: From May 13 (morning arrival) to May 26 (morning departure) Arrival and departure: Essaouira Day 1 (May 13): Arrival in Essaouira – Settling in / Exploring / Rest Day 2 (May 14): Essaouira – Water activities Day 3 (May 15): Essaouira to Tafraoute (~5h30) – route via Agadir – arrival and first exploration; Question: Is a detour to Taroudant worth considering? Day 4 (May 16): Tafraoute – Hike in the granite rocks – wild bivouac Day 5 (May 17): Tafraoute – Aït Mansour gorges – oasis – night in a hostel Day 6 (May 18): Tafraoute → Foum Zguid (~5h) – transition route – simple overnight or bivouac Day 7 (May 19): Foum Zguid → Zagora (~3h) – Draa Valley – desert prep Day 8 (May 20): Zagora → M'Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chigaga – departure with 4x4 guide – entering the dunes – bivouac Day 9 (May 21): Erg Chigaga – full desert day – walking, exploring – bivouac Day 10 (May 22): Desert → Ouarzazate (~5–6h) – leaving the desert – rest Day 11 (May 23): Aït Benhaddou – early visit – short hike – overnight stay Day 12 (May 24): Aït Benhaddou → Telouet – route toward the Atlas – start of trek – bivouac Day 13 (May 25): Atlas → Essaouira (~5–6h) – end of trek – return to Essaouira (overnight) Day 14 (May 26): Essaouira – free time + return flight
What do you think?
I aimed for an excursion to the Chigaga desert from M’Hamid because it seems less touristy and allows for a more compact loop. Is that a good idea? Is the drive to M’Hamid maybe too tedious?
Open to your great tips if there’s room for optimization!
All ears! :)
Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Clément
A lot of people find it important to stick to their budget when traveling—not to skimp, but to visit as many places as possible since traveling is their hobby.
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
I think that’s it for now.
Take care
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
I think that’s it for now.
Take care
Hi everyone! 😊
We’re traveling as a family to Marrakech from April 19 to 24, and there’ll be 15 of us (all ages), staying in the Targa neighborhood (El Idrissi Street).
I’d love your advice on a few things! 🙏
🚗 Vehicle rental
We’re thinking of renting 3 cars. We’ve seen really low prices online, but often without insurance.
👉 Do you have any reliable contacts or personal experiences to share?
👉 Would you recommend getting specific “tourist” insurance?
🏛️ Visits – Bahia Palace & Saadian Tombs
We’d like to visit the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs, but:
We can’t find single tickets online We only see guided tours with fixed times (like 9:30 AM / 4-hour tours)
👉 Do you know if it’s possible to book without a guide? 👉 Or do we have to buy tickets on-site? (We’re a little worried about crowds and lines, especially with older folks in the group.) 🍽️ Restaurants / meals We’ve spotted the Grand Bazaar Marrakech for a meal. 👉 Any thoughts? 👉 Could you recommend other restaurants in the same budget? (We’re a big group, so it needs to stay reasonable.) For lunch/snacks, we’ve seen:
Snack Toubkal Goûter Saveur
👉 If anyone’s been, I’d love your feedback! 😊 🛒 Practical info – Targa neighborhood We’ll be in Targa (El Idrissi Street). 👉 Are there shops nearby for quick groceries (breakfast, water, etc.)?
If you’ve got any great tips, contacts, or little tricks, I’d love to hear them! 😍 Thanks so much for your help! 💖
We can’t find single tickets online We only see guided tours with fixed times (like 9:30 AM / 4-hour tours)
👉 Do you know if it’s possible to book without a guide? 👉 Or do we have to buy tickets on-site? (We’re a little worried about crowds and lines, especially with older folks in the group.) 🍽️ Restaurants / meals We’ve spotted the Grand Bazaar Marrakech for a meal. 👉 Any thoughts? 👉 Could you recommend other restaurants in the same budget? (We’re a big group, so it needs to stay reasonable.) For lunch/snacks, we’ve seen:
Snack Toubkal Goûter Saveur
👉 If anyone’s been, I’d love your feedback! 😊 🛒 Practical info – Targa neighborhood We’ll be in Targa (El Idrissi Street). 👉 Are there shops nearby for quick groceries (breakfast, water, etc.)?
If you’ve got any great tips, contacts, or little tricks, I’d love to hear them! 😍 Thanks so much for your help! 💖
As-salamu alaykum!
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Mathieu
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Mathieu
Mid-May: arriving alone (so, a "petit taxi"?) at Marrakech airport around 4:30 PM,
is it advisable to take a taxi at the airport (cost?) or is it wiser to book one through the hotel before departure (which would cost me 20 €)?
I think I’ve seen lower fares elsewhere (12 €?).
Destination: Riad Sijane near Djemaa El Fna square. Thanks!
hi there
we’re heading to Hammamet in a few months
what would you recommend visiting for a week?
best regards
Hi there,
I’m planning my next trip outside Europe for next year, but unfortunately, I don’t have a choice with the dates—it’s late June to early July. Last year, I went to Japan for three weeks, and it was constantly 36-37°C with over 90% humidity. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible either.
For Egypt, I know it’s a period to avoid if possible, but I’m thinking that by the sea, it might be manageable. Otherwise, I’ll consider another destination.
Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada in the evening Day 2, 3, 4: Hurghada Day 5: Hurghada, then drive to Luxor in the early afternoon Day 6: Luxor Day 7: Luxor, then drive back to Hurghada in the late afternoon Day 8, 9, 10, 11: Hurghada Day 12: Return flight
For the Hurghada trip, either rent a car or—easier—a private car/van. Is it worth adding an extra day in Luxor?
During the stay, we’re planning activities like camel rides, quad biking, jeep tours, snorkeling, and jet skiing.
Thanks for your replies
I’m planning my next trip outside Europe for next year, but unfortunately, I don’t have a choice with the dates—it’s late June to early July. Last year, I went to Japan for three weeks, and it was constantly 36-37°C with over 90% humidity. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible either.
For Egypt, I know it’s a period to avoid if possible, but I’m thinking that by the sea, it might be manageable. Otherwise, I’ll consider another destination.
Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada in the evening Day 2, 3, 4: Hurghada Day 5: Hurghada, then drive to Luxor in the early afternoon Day 6: Luxor Day 7: Luxor, then drive back to Hurghada in the late afternoon Day 8, 9, 10, 11: Hurghada Day 12: Return flight
For the Hurghada trip, either rent a car or—easier—a private car/van. Is it worth adding an extra day in Luxor?
During the stay, we’re planning activities like camel rides, quad biking, jeep tours, snorkeling, and jet skiing.
Thanks for your replies
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Morocco in September-October in our Fiat camper van, which isn’t a 4x4 but has already handled quite a bit of rough travel. While reading up on southern Morocco, we’ve been drawn to the Aguinane oasis but I’m having trouble locating it on the map. Is it possible to get there without a 4x4?
Thanks for your help
Hi,
Does anyone know the address of a rose flower distillery in the Valley of Roses / Kelaa M'Gouna? A traditional distillery, not just the tourist shop.
Thanks a bunch!
Nicolas :-)
Does anyone know the address of a rose flower distillery in the Valley of Roses / Kelaa M'Gouna? A traditional distillery, not just the tourist shop.
Thanks a bunch!
Nicolas :-)