Vue les multiples discussions ouvertes ces derniers jours concernant les circuits Ouarzazates et régions, j'ai souhaité partagé le détail de mon voyage, moi et mes amis la semaine dernière en espérons que ça vous aidera a programmé le votre, alors voila :
Durée : 5 jours
Mode de transport : Voiture
Itinéraire : Casablanca, Beni Mellal (Ouzoud), Midelt, Errachidia, Erfoud, Merzouga, Rissani, Gorges de Tinghir, Bilmawn (Gorges de Dadés), Kel3at Megouna, Skoura, Ouarzazates, Marakech, Casablanca.
Des régions/lieux qui méritent chaque kilomètre roulé ... 😛
Lundi :
- 6h Départ de la maison (6h30 petit déjeuner au port de casablanca^^)
passage par :khouribga / fkih ben saleh
- 10h15 Beni mellal (Pause Café & petit tour départ 11h30)
passage par Afourar/ Bin El ouidane (c'est très beau! Ne faites pas attention a la pancarte "Interdit de prendre des photos" lol, nous en tout cas on en a prit pleins!) / Azilal
- 13h30 Cascades d'Aouzoud (Pause Déjeuner)
- 15h45 Direction Beni Melal / Kasbat Tadla / Zaouyat Cheikh / wawmana / Zaouyat Ishak / Tighéssaline / 33 / Timdghass
- 22h20 Midelt
Mardi
- 7h Réveil (Départ de Midelt a 8h10)
passage par Rich (9h15) / Krandou / Ziz / Passage Zaabal / Barrage El Hassan Edakhel / Errachidia (Pause café, tour de la ville) / La Source Bleu (Un petit coin très calme, beau, propre et avec beaucoup de poissons lol PS : Pour ceux que ça intéresse, y'a un camping tranquille sécurisé et tout) / Oufouss.
- 14h30 Arrivée a Arfoud (Déjeuner, tour de la ville)
- 17h Merzouga (Oubira oisis)
Mercredi
- 9h10 départ vers Rissani ("Madfouna/l’enterrée" hahahaha comme menu au petit déj, tour de la ville, visite du mausolée Moulay Ali cherif...etc)
Retour a Arfoud (achats de dates) / El jorf (attention : y'a le souk local le mercredi) / Touroug / Almalab / ksar azlif / Tinjdad / Tinghir (vilage)
- 14h55 les gorges de Tinghir (départ a 16h30)
- 17h20 Bomalen'dadés
Jeudi
- 09h30 direction les gorges de dadès (32km de Bomalen)
- 12h10 retour sur Boumalen
- 12h35 Kel3at Megouna (Tour de la ville, achats des produits a bases de roses, café...départ a 14h40)
- 16h Skoura (Visite de kasbat Amridil (10dhs)/ Passage a la ville pour achat de l'huile d'olive d'une coopérative locale)
- 18h30 Ouarzazte
Vendredi
- 8h réveil (tour de la ville, visite de Kasbat Taourirte (20dhs), musé du cinema (30dhs).../départ de Ouarzazate 12h)
- 12h30 Kesbat Ait Ben hadou (départ a 14h15)
- 15h50 Kasbat Talwat (Malheureusement, on l'a pas visité vue que ses portes étaient fermées a notre arrivée et ce n'est qu'après avoir quitté les lieux que des gens nous ont informé qu'il fallait contacté un certain "Omar" au numéro marqué sur le papier coller sur la vitre de la réception - lol - pour qu'il vient ouvrir la kasba! ... c'est dommage pour nous, mais bon, la prochaine fois surement inchallah)
Passage par / une longue route pas très bonne, mais avec de beaux paysages / pour rejoindre Tizi n'tichka / Tadart (diner)
- 19h Marakech (Arrêt / Pause café)
- 1h30 (samedi) Retour chez nous a Casablanca (puis direction le lendemain Tetouan 🤪)
Certes en lisant les horaires, pour la plupart ça sera "speed", mais vue que c'était qu'une semaine de congés et qu'on était contraint de rentré a casa pour partir ensuite a Tetouan assisté au Match de notre équipe, ...c'était tranquille a mon gout, on a pu voir pleins de choses, visité pleins de lieux, passer de très bons moments durant ces 5jours ... en plus, même en route, faut compté durant les périodes que j'ai mentionné pleins de pauses café et d'arrêts cigarettes pour mes amis (lol), on roulait normal, dans les règles, pas excès vitesse ... Grosso modo, on a jamais eu le sentiments d'être pressé ! 😉
Bref, en général voila le trajet qu'on a fait, après, pour les escales & la durée chacun peut les géré & les organisé a sa guise & ses disponibilités ...
bonjour
1h 45 à Aït Ben Haddou , pas mal !
même les tours -opérators font plus rapide !😉
l'important c'est que vous y ayez trouvé votre compte 😛
bon voyage
francia
le mérite d'un homme réside dans sa connaissance et dans ses actes et non point dans la couleur de sa peau ou de sa religion!
Khalil Gibran
Bonjour Bonjour,
Yép, c'était largement suffisant, on y a prit un café, on a fait le tour puis on est monté tout en haut et resté quelque minutes apprécié le paysage (entre temps, 3 de nos amis jouaient a la chasse entre le chat et la sourie autour de la tour de la soit distante petite "tour de surveillance" lol), en tout cas en cette 1h45 on s'est bien amusé quand même !😄
Merci Francia pour ton message, 🙂
bonjour
depuis ma première visite éclair , je suis tombé amoureuse de ce coin , de cette région , de ce pays ...environ 20 séjours (je suis même resté 15 jours à Aït Ben Haddou ) ...depuis 15 ans !
je te souhaite plein de voyages et de découvertes dans ce pays ...ou ailleurs .
et bonne année 2012.
francia
le mérite d'un homme réside dans sa connaissance et dans ses actes et non point dans la couleur de sa peau ou de sa religion!
Khalil Gibran
Le Maroc est un pays très attachant.On y retourne toujours avec le même plaisir.Nous allons souvent à Skoura chez la famille Elgharbi, et nous allons sur la côte:vallée du paradis, sidi Ifni et cette fois Sidi Ouarsik à l'auberge de la figue.Un autre point de chute Tafraoute et la vallée des Amelnes.
bonjour
pour moi aussi Tafraout est un endroit que j'affectionne tout particulièrement , j'ai vécu quelques temps sous la Tête de Lion à Oumesnat !
bon séjour
francia
le mérite d'un homme réside dans sa connaissance et dans ses actes et non point dans la couleur de sa peau ou de sa religion!
Khalil Gibran
bonjour
oui , je connais j'habitais juste en dessous du village !
c'est un coin tranquille . c'est une belle région , comme beaucoup d'endroits au Maroc .
francia
le mérite d'un homme réside dans sa connaissance et dans ses actes et non point dans la couleur de sa peau ou de sa religion!
Khalil Gibran
bonjour
côté mer ou océan ?
côté Océan il y a de quoi faire , mais j'aime spécialement depuis Essaouira jusqu'à Sidi-ifni et le calme village de Sidi-ouarsik !
bon voyage
francia
le mérite d'un homme réside dans sa connaissance et dans ses actes et non point dans la couleur de sa peau ou de sa religion!
Khalil Gibran
La ville de Sidi Ifni est très agréable.Il y fait bon vivre.C'est une ambiance particulière avec son marché aux poissons quotidien, son Paséo sur le front de mer.Vraiment sympa.
Bonjour
tres beau voyage , nous somme sur Agadir et nous voulons allee voir la vallee du paradis mais je ne sais qu elle route prendre qui pourrais nous éclairer un peu
merci a vous tous
Nad
Bonjour pour visiter la vallée du paradis prendre d'Agadir direction Anza, Aourir, en bas de la cote en arrivant à Aourir au rond point , tout droit, direction Imouzzer, la vallée est par ici.
Dernier séjour en octobre 2010, peut etre mal exprimé , restez sur la droite et tout droit, une prune au rond point pour avoir pris une photo dans la descente = 700 dhr
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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!
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.
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,
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
Hi everyone,
We're leaving in early October 2026 and planning to travel from the Aït Bougmez Valley ("Happy Valley") to Skoura/Ouarzazate via Demnate and the R307/N23 route.
Has anyone taken this road recently? Is it passable with a regular car (non-4x4), or is a 4x4 absolutely necessary? Are there any ongoing construction projects or degraded sections to be aware of?
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
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.
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.
