bonjour à tous,
voilà, il y a bien longtemps j'ai vécu à Mostaganem, je suis Belge, on est parti avec mon ex-mari dans le cadre de la coopération et j'y suis restée 3 ans et m'y suis énormément plut.Y a-t'il quelqu'un sur le forum qui y habite car j'aimerais beaucoup savoir ce que cette ville est devenue.
J'ai d'abord habitée au"belvèdère"puis à "bel assem".
Merci de me répondre et passez tous une bonne journée.
Martine.
bonjour
mostaganem c vrais elle est pas loin de' ORAN
c'est une tres belle ville elle resemble la ville AIN TEMOUCHENT en algerie.
pour trouver des nouvelle de la ville de mostaganem
1- je te donne un nouveau site de la ville.
:: Mostaganem - : Algérie Algeria Ville Willaya
2- il y a un autre site :
Mostaganem - Le site de Djamila
Bonsoir,
Moi j'habite à Mascara, 73 Km de Mostagenem, c'étais notre ancienne département, cet été j'ai pris des photos sur les cotes (plages) de Mostaganem"clovise"ou j'ai passé les vacances d'été, actuellement cette plage s'appele "abdelmalek ramdane" c'été le bonheur complet, à vrai dire tout à changer à Mostaganem sur le plan urbanisme, économique & commercial, culturel...etc.
j'espère un de ses jours proche, vous reviendrez, là vous saurez le plein droit d'un reve des années 73.74.
j'ai attaché une photos pour vous faire plaisir d'une cote de plage à mostaganem, prés du far on allant coté est de Mostaganem.
Au faite, cette image au dessous de mon pseudo, elle est au couche de soleil à Mostaganem prise cet été.
AAAA++++
bonjour, MOSTA n'a pas trop souffert du terrorisme, mais reste touchée par l'état actuelle de morosité du pays,
et je pense que revenir dans des endroits ou on vécu reste toujours un moment de bonheur
bonjour Fetoumia,
ici, on ne parle pas souvent de l'Algérie et je me demandais comment est la condition de la femme maintenant?
A Mostaganem toutes les femmes portaient le voile, en est'il toujours ainsi?
Bonne journée.
pratiquement dans toutes les petites villes d algerie les filles portent le voile mais je doute fort que c'est par conviction ou phenomene de mode
ou encore un cache..... enfin malgre tous cela la femme algerienne reste debout contre l'integrisme ....enfin je pourrai vous parler longtemps mais bon . amicalement
à l'instar de toutes les villes algériennes, Mostaganem a connu un essor démographique important.
de nombreuses citées ont vu le jour;meme la salamandre n 'a malheureusement pas été épargnée;les sablettes également;heureusement que la cote EST n'a pas été touchée.
le belvedere était occupé par les enseignants de l'ex ITA si ma mémoire est bonne; par contre je n'arrive pas à reconnaitre le lieu que vous avez cité Bel Assem.
à bientôt
Merci touati2761, oui c'est bien à l'ITA que mon ex-mari était enseignant, mais tu écris ex ITA, c'est donc fini ou bien cele a-t'il changé de nom?
J'avais oublié le nom de la Salamandre, c'est bien près de la mer?
Il y a tellement longtemps que je suis partie de là qu'il y a des endroits dont je ne connais plus les noms.
Je suis allée cet été au Maroc où j'ai fait la connaissance d'un couple d'Algérien et j'ai été très surprise d'apprendre qu'il venait au Maroc en vacances car il n'y avait absolument rien de comparable en Algérie, il voyageait avec une adorable petite fille, étonnant quand même de devoir partir ailleur alors que vottre pays est magnifique, il m'ont dit aussi que l'Algérie était beaucoup plus chère et moi je pensais que c'était le contraire.
Bonne Journée.
je viens de lire que tu voulais aller à Adrar, y es-tu allé?J'y ai passé plusieurs jours chez une famille, les Biradi, si je me souviens bien ils avaient une maison près de la place, cela a du aussi bien changé.Le fils de la maison a été le maire de Ghardaia.
on ne forme plus d'ingenieurs agronomes et le site de l'ITA a été cédé à l'université.la salamandre est la première plage que l'on découvre en descendant de la ville sur la route d'Oran;jadis, il y avait un petit quai
et plus loin une série de cabanons pieds dans l'eau au-dessous desquels les parents s'abritaient du soleil tandis que les enfants pataugeaient dans l'eau limpide et de temps à autre ressortaient avec quelques épines d'oursins
je ne suis pas d'accord avec le couple d'algériens qui prétendent que les prix sont moins chèrs ailleurs;j'ai personnellement été en tunisie cet été et j'ai constaté qu'hormis les fruits, nos prix étaient moindres;de la baguette de pain, en passant par le café, la canette de soda, la bouteille d'eau, la location d'hotel et de voitures et enfin le carburant,
ce qu'il faut retenir, c'est que nous n'avons pas les capacités d'accueil nécessaires pour faire face en été
au rush des estivants(émigrés et habitants du sud) ;la formule de location d'appartements meublés est en vogue et fait le bonheur des familles nombreuses
vous trouverez en attaché la photo de la plage de sidi mansour 30 km de mostaganem sur la route d'Oran
bien amicalement
Bonjour madame,
Pour le moment j'habite à Alger, mais ma famille c'est à Mostaganem quelle est installée, je crois que je suis en mesure de vous aider, et si un jour vous envisagez de venir revisiter cette ville, et bien soyez les bien venu.
la ville elle est ce quelle est sauf peut être quelle subie une expansion sur le plan urbain, je profite de l'occasion pour vous informer qu'il va y avoir un congrès international à la ville de Mostaganem qui va duré 7 jours pour le mois de juillet 2009, sous le titre (7 jour pour changer le quotidien), cela va traiter des questions du moment, et à chaque jour un thème sera traité, et qui sont les suivants la terre l'éducation à l'éveil le coran le soufisme la mondialisation la communication l'avenirje pense que c'est une occasion de rencontrer le monde entier à Mostaganem âpres tant d'années d'absence.
Cher ami;
Connaissant la Maroc par les liens familiaux qui me lient à ce beau pays, je vous dis déjà 50 000, 00dh c'est un excellant salaire sachant qu'un cadre la bas ne dépasse pas les 5000, 00dh. Pour le logement vous trouverez des locations y a pas de souci de ce coté, à casa ce n'est pas ce qui manque, et vous pouvez même vous permettre l'achat d'un appartement via les crédits bancaires pour logement vu le salaire très largement suffisant de votre femme, pour l'école pour votre fille, et bien y a pas de souci à se faire du moment que les écoles française privées sont à chaque coin de rue.
Autre choses, le soleil du Maroc n'a pas de prix si nous le comparons au climat européen .
Bon courage et surtout fonce.
ps; le mieux serait peut etre d'y faire un tour et voir en tatonnant sur place !
Bonjour
permettez-moi monsieur de vous rectifié:
la dame parle de la ville de Mostaganem en Algérie ou elle a passé des années de 73 à 76.
je ne vois pas ou est le lien avec votre post qui parle du Maroc & vos Dirham.......!!!!!!!!!!!!
oui, j'ai connu adrar durant les périodes 86 à 88 et 90 à 92;j'y ai travaillé et j'en garde de bons souvenirs malgré son climat froid en hiver, trés chaud en été et beaucoup de vents de sable au printemps;les gens du sud sont trés accueillants et sympatiques .je n'ai pu entreprendre le voyage pour des impératifs familiaux ;il n'est que reporté
photo souvenir pour simbou;les immeubles du belvedere; que l'on voit au fond;elle a été prise cet aprés-midi à Mostaganem ou les enfants ont assisté avec emerveillement à la chute de quelques flocons de neige chose rare dans cette région cotière
Où est passè le temps des cabanons de la fontaine des gazelles ???....pauvre Mosta....les gargottes de chez Fèfè avec ses cigales grillèes!!! saint Denis di Sig etc etc !...les hôtels avec des draps changès tous les quatre jeudi!!!...qui me dira le contraire! et où sont les restos d'antan ???.... Ciao!
Hi, we're looking for a guide to show us around Essaouira.
We're 11 adults and don't want to go through an agency. If you have a contact to help us discover this city, that would be great!
Thanks
I’m heading back to Egypt for the first time in 30 years this July. Last time, I was 20, and we spent two weeks traveling on a shoestring as backpackers.
I’m wondering about a "cruise" on a felucca from Aswan—mainly to avoid being stuck in an air-conditioned tourist bubble (we’re already spending our first week in that setting with our diving club). We’d like to explore the most interesting stretch of the Nile between Aswan and Luxor. Do you have any thoughts on this option, tips, or maybe some contacts?
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,
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?
Hi everyone,
Our trip to Morocco will be from November 3 to 17, in the High Atlas.
Basically, our route would be:
Marrakech - Aït Benhaddou
Skoura - Tinghir - Merzouga
Merzouga via the N12 to Zagora
Zagora - Draa Valley - Marrakech
It seems to be the low season, so I’d love to travel without having to book accommodations in advance. In other countries, pre-booking has restricted us and kept us from visiting unplanned sites. Freedom is important to us, but I’d also like to avoid arriving somewhere and finding nothing available.
What do you recommend? Book ahead or not?
Your advice is always helpful, and thanks to anyone who can shed some light on this for me.
Roberto
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.
That’s all I’ve written for now. I’ll save the other questions for later posts. Thanks again to those who had the patience to read this and to those who can respond. Happy Sunday to all!
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?
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!
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.
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?
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?
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 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.
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!
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.
