Partir découvrir le Maroc
by Aberide
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Je compte aller prochainement au Maroc pour découvrir ce Pays dont je rêve depuis tout enfant ... ses paysages, ses merveilles artistiques, sa et/ou ses culture(s) en un mot son Ame !
Qui voudrait bien m'en parler ... me conseiller ?
D'ores et déjà merci à celles, ceux qui voudront bien répondre à cette démarche.
merci.
bonsoir,
tu pourrais deja lire les circuits que font les autres voyageurs pour te faire une idée
tu pourrais deja lire les circuits que font les autres voyageurs pour te faire une idée
Vous admirez tellement le Maroc et sa culture et donc en parler sera mieux verbalement autour d´une table, avec ou sans un verre
presque plein. Vous conseiller sera tres osé si on ne connait pas au moins vos interrets et plus precisement LA question
qui vous chagrine.
Je peux déja noter que vous connaissez le Maroc theorique, et encore mieux que la plupart des marocains.
Bonjour,
Effectivement, il y a des tas et des tas de choses magnifiques et très diverses a voir au Maroc.
Quand a découvrir son âme, cela est autre chose.
Pour la pénétrer, il faut tout simplement être héritier de leur culture orientale.
La nôtre est occidentale . Et bien qu'elle ne soit pas totalement opposée a la leur, il reste que la différence est quand même marquée.
Il me revient en mémoire cet extrait d'un livre de Pierre Arcangues - Les chansons de Kadour - quand un de ces amis européens , devant Fès, dialogue avec Kadour :
" ...... Kadour reprit : - Ce mur crénelé, ces portes innombrables et hostiles, ces mosquées superbes mais closes, c'est beau ; mais, toi, tu ne peux pas savoir ce qu'il y a derrière ! Je regardai Kadour car il y avait dans sa voix une sorte d'ironie joyeuse. Et il reprit : - Tu songes encore à Marrakech, je le devine? Ah ! ici, ce n'est pas la même chose. Marrakech, vois-tu, c'est un peu comme notre extérieur, nos manières, notre accueil. C'est notre sourire. Ici, c'est nôtre âme ; Et notre âme est fermée. ... "
Il me revient en mémoire cet extrait d'un livre de Pierre Arcangues - Les chansons de Kadour - quand un de ces amis européens , devant Fès, dialogue avec Kadour :
" ...... Kadour reprit : - Ce mur crénelé, ces portes innombrables et hostiles, ces mosquées superbes mais closes, c'est beau ; mais, toi, tu ne peux pas savoir ce qu'il y a derrière ! Je regardai Kadour car il y avait dans sa voix une sorte d'ironie joyeuse. Et il reprit : - Tu songes encore à Marrakech, je le devine? Ah ! ici, ce n'est pas la même chose. Marrakech, vois-tu, c'est un peu comme notre extérieur, nos manières, notre accueil. C'est notre sourire. Ici, c'est nôtre âme ; Et notre âme est fermée. ... "
Pour tout résumer
on appelle la Maroc le pays des contrastes pour ceux qui peuvent le voir
les dernieres voitureS crées qui double la cariole ^primitive
il y as le muezzin qui appelle a la prière comme en l an 600
il y as les antenne satellite et la high tecH 3.5 G
Tu as des endrois
t enneige ou tu te croire en suisse
et des endroits ou jamais une goute d eau n est tombée
tu as des forets verdoyante et des desserts aride
tu as des paysans illettré et des intellectuels avertis
tu as des tarés et des gents très ouverts
un pays croisement entre l Afrique le moyen orient et l europe c est le maroc les pieds en Afrique et la tete en Europe c est le marocain LARBY
un pays croisement entre l Afrique le moyen orient et l europe c est le maroc les pieds en Afrique et la tete en Europe c est le marocain LARBY
Vous étiez obligés d'ajouter "...et mieux que la plupart des Marocains"?
Lisez plutôt ce qu' a écrit Michagadir, c'est bien plus utile et significatif que le vague aspect"théorique"???
et toutes ces merveilles portent le SCEAU des Marocains!
Même si vous êtes aigle ne vous fâchez pas avec le sol(demeurer humble et modeste)dicton Berbère.
Il me revient en mémoire cet extrait d'un livre de Pierre Arcangues - Les chansons de Kadour - quand un de ces amis européens , devant Fès, dialogue avec Kadour :
" ...... Kadour reprit : - Ce mur crénelé, ces portes innombrables et hostiles, ces mosquées superbes mais closes, c'est beau ; mais, toi, tu ne peux pas savoir ce qu'il y a derrière ! Je regardai Kadour car il y avait dans sa voix une sorte d'ironie joyeuse. Et il reprit : - Tu songes encore à Marrakech, je le devine? Ah ! ici, ce n'est pas la même chose. Marrakech, vois-tu, c'est un peu comme notre extérieur, nos manières, notre accueil. C'est notre sourire. Ici, c'est nôtre âme ; Et notre âme est fermée. ... "
C'est bien joliment dit ...
" ...... Kadour reprit : - Ce mur crénelé, ces portes innombrables et hostiles, ces mosquées superbes mais closes, c'est beau ; mais, toi, tu ne peux pas savoir ce qu'il y a derrière ! Je regardai Kadour car il y avait dans sa voix une sorte d'ironie joyeuse. Et il reprit : - Tu songes encore à Marrakech, je le devine? Ah ! ici, ce n'est pas la même chose. Marrakech, vois-tu, c'est un peu comme notre extérieur, nos manières, notre accueil. C'est notre sourire. Ici, c'est nôtre âme ; Et notre âme est fermée. ... "
C'est bien joliment dit ..." Nous ne saurons jamais tout le bien qu'un simple sourire peut être capable de faire."
Mère Teresa
"Je peux déja noter que vous connaissez le Maroc theorique, et encore mieux que la plupart des marocains"
Et moi, je peux déjà noter que tu connais mieux la bêtises humaines que trois crétins réunis.
Et moi, je peux déjà noter que tu connais mieux la bêtises humaines que trois crétins réunis.
Oui, effectivement, c'est très joliment dit.
Et toutes les pages de ce livre sont du même acabit.
Pour les amoureux des lettres et pour fuir un peu les invectives un peu trop présentes sur le site, je ne résiste pas au plaisir d'en rajouter une " louche " ...même si ce n'est pas forcement le sujet du post.
" .... Or, ce soir-là, à l'heure de la prière, Kadour me dit : - Tu vas partir ; tu vas quitter la ville blanche ; il parait que l'Europe est belle. Mon ami, donne-moi la main. Je viens de prier pour toi car tu vas t'en aller vers une contrée que je ne connais pas et j'ai peur que tu ne sois perdu pour moi. On m'a dit beaucoup de choses sur ton pays mais comme je n'ai jamais quitté le mien, je ne peux les imaginer. Tu étais bon. Tu nous aimais un peu ; tu savais la beauté des choses et la grandeur de Dieu. Tu aurais pu rester parmi nous ; mais je comprends ce soir que tu ne reviendras plus. Nous avons visiter ensemble la ville des eaux qui chantent ( Fès ) , les jardins de la Mamounia, ceux de l'Aguedal. Nous sommes restés longtemps silencieux dans l'ombre de la grande Chella ;
Cependant tu n'as pas pénétré mon cœur tout entier. Nous sommes loin l'un de l'autre. Mille choses habitent ton âme européenne ; une seule ou deux vivent en moi.
Mais, Sidi, j'entretiendrai la flamme de notre amitié comme la lampe sacrée dans la mosquée et quelquefois je prierai pour toi.
Je dirai :
" Dieu ! ô toi le Très-Saint, le Très-juste, le Très-pur, Mon ami va vers toi sans te connaître , sans te chercher; ne le laisse pas s'égarer. Car il est bon. Il a donné de l'argent aux pauvres, l'hospitalité aux voyageurs ; il a donné un peu de son cœur à ses amis; Il mérite ta miséricorde. Ô toi qui fit la lune, le soleil et les étoiles, la fraîcheur des jardins, les robes des chevaux, le parfum des jasmins, penche vers lui ta Toute-Puissance.
Si tu permets qu'il souffre maintenant, fais qu'il soit heureux plus tard car la souffrance pendant la jeunesse est comme une rose sur la branche mais elle est rude à la tombée de la vie.
Donne lui chaque jour son pain et son huile ; Et qu'il s"endorme enfin tranquille la face tournée vers l'Orient. "
........ "
" .... Or, ce soir-là, à l'heure de la prière, Kadour me dit : - Tu vas partir ; tu vas quitter la ville blanche ; il parait que l'Europe est belle. Mon ami, donne-moi la main. Je viens de prier pour toi car tu vas t'en aller vers une contrée que je ne connais pas et j'ai peur que tu ne sois perdu pour moi. On m'a dit beaucoup de choses sur ton pays mais comme je n'ai jamais quitté le mien, je ne peux les imaginer. Tu étais bon. Tu nous aimais un peu ; tu savais la beauté des choses et la grandeur de Dieu. Tu aurais pu rester parmi nous ; mais je comprends ce soir que tu ne reviendras plus. Nous avons visiter ensemble la ville des eaux qui chantent ( Fès ) , les jardins de la Mamounia, ceux de l'Aguedal. Nous sommes restés longtemps silencieux dans l'ombre de la grande Chella ;
Cependant tu n'as pas pénétré mon cœur tout entier. Nous sommes loin l'un de l'autre. Mille choses habitent ton âme européenne ; une seule ou deux vivent en moi.
Mais, Sidi, j'entretiendrai la flamme de notre amitié comme la lampe sacrée dans la mosquée et quelquefois je prierai pour toi.
Je dirai :
" Dieu ! ô toi le Très-Saint, le Très-juste, le Très-pur, Mon ami va vers toi sans te connaître , sans te chercher; ne le laisse pas s'égarer. Car il est bon. Il a donné de l'argent aux pauvres, l'hospitalité aux voyageurs ; il a donné un peu de son cœur à ses amis; Il mérite ta miséricorde. Ô toi qui fit la lune, le soleil et les étoiles, la fraîcheur des jardins, les robes des chevaux, le parfum des jasmins, penche vers lui ta Toute-Puissance.
Si tu permets qu'il souffre maintenant, fais qu'il soit heureux plus tard car la souffrance pendant la jeunesse est comme une rose sur la branche mais elle est rude à la tombée de la vie.
Donne lui chaque jour son pain et son huile ; Et qu'il s"endorme enfin tranquille la face tournée vers l'Orient. "
........ "
Merci pour cette suite...
Je vais essayer de trouver le livre, ça m'a donné envie de le lire !
Ouh ! ça fait du bien un peu d'humanité dans ce monde de brutes, et dans ce forum, que j'aime bien, mais où le dérapage verbal arrive bien vite !
Ouh ! ça fait du bien un peu d'humanité dans ce monde de brutes, et dans ce forum, que j'aime bien, mais où le dérapage verbal arrive bien vite !
" Nous ne saurons jamais tout le bien qu'un simple sourire peut être capable de faire."
Mère Teresa
C'est un livre assez ancien que l'on ne trouve peut-être plus ...
( " Les chansons de Kadour " de Pierre Arcangues - Imprimerie Durant à Luisant Chartres
- Août 1964 - )
Quand aux écarts de langage, je leur opposerai cette sentence arabe :
" Le cœur d'un sot est dans sa bouche mais la bouche du sage est dans son cœur. "
Quand aux écarts de langage, je leur opposerai cette sentence arabe :
" Le cœur d'un sot est dans sa bouche mais la bouche du sage est dans son cœur. "
Très beau dicton !
Je l'adopte, si tu permets ...
Et il est bien approprié aux forums !
" Nous ne saurons jamais tout le bien qu'un simple sourire peut être capable de faire."
Mère Teresa
Bonjour,
je fais partie de ce forum depuis aujourd'hui et pour cause des critiques sur l'auberge que je viens de reprendre etoie Filante d'Or a ait ben haddou Ourazazate une tres belle region je suis marocainje et mon mari français et nous sommes tombé sous le charme de cette region et surtout de l'une des plus belles kasbahs du sud marocain " la kasbah de ait ben haddou" classée patrimoine mondial de l'unesco et c'est pour cela qe nous avons opte pour une auberge que l'on a completement renove et qui aujourd'hui est notre gagne pain :).
etant dans ce domaine et comme vous l'ont deja mentionne certaines personnes du forum, il faudra tout dabord definir le but de votre voyage: villes imperaiales, haut atlas et ses villages, montagnes, gorges, desert,
il y une multitude de regions a visiter et d'apres mon experience certaines personnes font des haltes courtes dans plus grandes villes afin de voir les monuments historiques mais par la suite ils choisissent des itinerares deja tracé vers le sud du maroc en commençant par ouarzazate et ses alentours pour enfin arriver au desert pour une ballade en dromadaire et une nuit a la belle etoile.
pour des conseils n'hesiter pas a me poser des questions afin de mieux vous orienter.
bien a vous
Famille Brossard
je fais partie de ce forum depuis aujourd'hui et pour cause des critiques sur l'auberge que je viens de reprendre etoie Filante d'Or a ait ben haddou Ourazazate une tres belle region je suis marocainje et mon mari français et nous sommes tombé sous le charme de cette region et surtout de l'une des plus belles kasbahs du sud marocain " la kasbah de ait ben haddou" classée patrimoine mondial de l'unesco et c'est pour cela qe nous avons opte pour une auberge que l'on a completement renove et qui aujourd'hui est notre gagne pain :).
etant dans ce domaine et comme vous l'ont deja mentionne certaines personnes du forum, il faudra tout dabord definir le but de votre voyage: villes imperaiales, haut atlas et ses villages, montagnes, gorges, desert,
il y une multitude de regions a visiter et d'apres mon experience certaines personnes font des haltes courtes dans plus grandes villes afin de voir les monuments historiques mais par la suite ils choisissent des itinerares deja tracé vers le sud du maroc en commençant par ouarzazate et ses alentours pour enfin arriver au desert pour une ballade en dromadaire et une nuit a la belle etoile.
pour des conseils n'hesiter pas a me poser des questions afin de mieux vous orienter.
bien a vous
Famille Brossard
Bonjour,
Voila ce que, par exemple vous pourriez découvrir au Maroc
Le nord : http://fugueensolmineur.blogs-de-voyage.fr/album/maroc-entre-rif-et-villes-imperiales/
Le sud ouest : http://fugueensolmineur.blogs-de-voyage.fr/album/maroc_la_route_du_sud/
Je ne connais pas le sud est.
Michel
Voila ce que, par exemple vous pourriez découvrir au Maroc
Le nord : http://fugueensolmineur.blogs-de-voyage.fr/album/maroc-entre-rif-et-villes-imperiales/
Le sud ouest : http://fugueensolmineur.blogs-de-voyage.fr/album/maroc_la_route_du_sud/
Je ne connais pas le sud est.
Michel
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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 :-)
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