Bonjour a tous, je pars dans 2 semaines en algérie, je pars de barcelone en bateau et j'arrive a Alger, je reste la ba 20 jours et je compte visiter alger, la kabilye et faire un petit tours par Oran. Si des personnes peuvent me donner des endroits a visiter, pour sortir le soir je suis preneur. De plus j'aimerais que l'on me donne des conseils sur l'attitude a adopté pour bien s'intégrer et ne pas choquer leurs cultures ( moins dévergondé). Merci d'avance, tous conseils est le bienvenus
Salut
A Oran, tu pourras visiter le fort santa cruz tu verras c joli en plus ca domine Oran t auras donc une vue magnifique de la ville, la bibliotheque d oran a qui était une ancienne cathedale ou eglise je ne sais plus aussi il parait k l' arene d'oran a été renovébien sur oran a egalement de trés belle plages Bon voici quelques info j esper k els t aideront je connai pa tro bien car j habite en france je n'y v k pour les vacanceset je profite surtout de la plage des sorties et de la famille. Sinon le soir il y a entre autre la discotheque le sun house ou l atmosphere qui se trouve dans l hotel sheraton, sans oublier le front de mer d oran qui est bondé la nuit tu pourras manger des bonnes glaces et te balader! Concernant ton attitude te prend pas la tete c l'été les oranais sont des fetards! Voila j esper k je t aidé BON VOYAGE !!!
Sarah
Salut !
Tu as deja le depaysement garanti ...rien qu'en te balladant ! puis le reste dependra de toi et de ta facilité de sociabilisation car souvent ce sont des rencontres qui feront ton sejour, qui orienteront tes deplacements . En France sans connaitre quiconque avec seulement un guide en poche tu peux tout voir ...à Alger il faut le contact, les echanges tout en restant vigilant un minimium.
Comme site que je te conseille il y a Tipaza à 80km d'Alger ainsi que Cherchell à 110km(ruines romaines) Il y a aussi le ruisseau des singes ou tu peux piquer une tête ...tu verras il y a beaucoup de monde la bas et l'endroit est très beau.
Bon voyage
Quelques conseils pour l'Algérie: ne rates pas Alger qui est une très belle ville que j'adore et qui vaut le détour. Prends le temps de te balader dans les rues et de capter la douce ambiance qui y règne, on ne se sent pas du tout dans une capitale. A voir la superbe basilique Notre Dame d'Afrique et sa vue exceptionnelle, le jardin d'essai et le musée national des Beaux Arts, le bastion 23 vestige turc et la Casbah, les mosquées, le musée du Bardo (très beau!!), dans le parc de la Liberté il y a le musée national des antiquités, le front de mer et ses restaurants de poissons très agréables en soirée.
Si tu es accompagné d'une personne vivant là-bas c'est mieux pour toi pour éviter les prix "touristes". Ensuite à ne pas rater tu prends le bus à la gare Tafoura à Alger direction Tipaza ( côte ouest) à une heure de route c'est environ 100 dinars si mes souvenirs sont bons soit à peine 1 euro, la route en bord de mer est très agréable et les paysages magnifiques. Tu y découvriras une ville très visitée avec ses magnifiques ruines romaines au bord de la mer! un régal pour les yeux (entrée à 10 dinars je crois), le musée de Tipaza, tu peux aussi profiter du port et manger de bonnes sardines . Ensuite pour te reposer un ptit paradis sur terre c'est le complexe village de vacances "CET Tipaza village", une belle plage, des beaux ptits bungalows à louer, un cadre naturel unique tellement beau et très calme, une adresse à garder secrète ;-).
A quelques kilomètres de là se trouve le mausolée royale de Maurétanie appelé aussi le tombeau de la Chrétienne très beau site datant de 25 avt JC. Tu peux ensuite continuer ta route sur Cherchell ville qui regorge aussi d'anciennes ruines et d'un ptit musée. Bref toute cette côte ouest est magnifique une région avec un potentiel touristique énorme. Les prix ne sont pas chers du tout, tu pourras voyager et manger aisemment. Je connais surtout ces coins pour y être originaire, j'ai visité aussi la Kabylie très belle région si tu peux monter dans les montagnes le Djurdjura vaut le détour et c'est un bol d'air frais (3000 mètres d'altitude) en été.
Si tu veux de belles plages et des soirées avec chanteurs et des discothèques tu as les villes de Sidi Fredj, Zeralda....côte ouest à la sortie d'Alger à vingt minutes je pense. Je ne connais pas encore Oran.
J'espère t'éclairer un peu et te souhaite de bonnes vacances dans ce pays si beau, très accueillant et à la fois tellement salie par les médias...
Melike
"Les hommes élèvent trop de murs et ne construisent pas assez de ponts" Antoine de Saint Exupéry
au centre il ya le musee de bardo a visiter absolument, il ya aussi le bastion 23, dar aziza ainsi que le palais mustapha pacha
une ballade aussi a l'interieur de la casbah vaut aussi la peine
si tu es brache mer tu as la stataion balneaire de sidi ferruch avec toute l'infrastructure hotelliere et loisir balneaire scooter, plongee sous marine et autre
tu pouurra faire une viree a tipaza avec ses formidables ruines romaines
quand a la kabylie je te conseille de jeter un coup d'oeil sur le site www.evasion-kabylie.com il pourraont vous etre tres utiles
disponible pour toute info utile et lors de ton passage a alger faites nous signe on pourra avoir une discussion autour d'un the
Merciiiiiiiiiii pour les encouragements, je viens à l'instant de rajouter des photos et mettre quelques liens pour donner des explications.
Ce serait sympa de mettre ce mot sur le livre d'or, c'est facile à faire.
Sinon je le transfère ça fait plaisir de voir que les personnes apprécient, je mets à jour régulièrement lorsque je trouve des photos dans mes archives (qui sont nombreuses!!!)
Bonne journée à Narbonne je pense.
20 jours pour l'Algérie ce n'est pas beaucoup si tu ne connais pas du tout
tu peux donc survoler Oran, y voir ce qui'il y a de plus important ( centre, corniche très belle, santa cruz )
Alger est grand et beau, vois le centre, la casbah, les nouveaux villages sur les hauteurs d'Alger
les côtes est et ouest sans trop t"éloigner car c'est interminable
la kabylie rapidement car là aussi tu n'en finirais pas
essaie donc d'avoir une vue générale, et repère les endroits où t'attarder un prochain voyage
quant à ton attitude, sois sympa et naturel tu verras les gens sont très accueillants et prêts à rendre service (ça met du baume au coeur )
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Je pars Lundi, 1 semaine sur Alger et je suis vraiment tres hereux!! Neanmoins je voyage seul et je voulais que vous me donniez des recommandations et/ou des…
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Bonjour à tous,
Mes préparatifs pour un voyage dans le Haut Atlas au Maroc m'amènent à vous demander:
- Pourquoi plusieurs personnes déconseillent de passer par un organisme international pour une location de voiture? Sauriez vous me dire pourquoi ?
- Booking est sérieux et quelqu'un a t il loué, un véhicule en passant en passant par leurs services? Il y a une différence assez importante de prix avec les agences marocaines .
- Y a t -il une carte routière détaillée dans la voiture?
- Google maps est il suffisant pour circuler dans le Haut Atlas? Ce sera mon 1er voyage en Haut Atlas.
En remerciant tous ceux qui pourront m'aider pour cette destination dont je rêve depuis quelques années.
Bonne soirée à tous
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.
I’m reaching out to gather your thoughts on an itinerary (10 days... or more?) I’d like to do at the beginning of June 🙂.
Just so you know, I’m planning to do this trip solo (25 years old), using only public transport and just a backpack. I’ve already been to Marrakech and climbed Mount Toubkal two years ago...
I’ll be arriving in Tangier.
Day 1-2: Explore the city center, hike around Cap Spartel...
Day 3: Stop in Tetouan
Day 4-5-6: Chefchaouen and a day hike in the Rif Mountains
Day 6-7: Discover the city of Fes (I’ve heard so many great things!!)
Day 8: Stop in Meknes and possibly visit the historic site of Volubilis
Day 9-10: Rabat (I’ve heard mixed things... some good, some bad)
After that, I have the choice of heading back to Tangier for my return flight... or going down to Agadir (also a possible return flight) and extending my trip by 5 days :)
From what I can tell, everything is well connected by bus (CTM) or train (ONCF).
Another question: Is the vibe in Moroccan youth hostels for meeting people the same as what you’d find in Western Europe?
Thanks in advance for your replies and your kindness! 😊
Tickets for entry to Majorelle Garden are only issued online via an official site
(though there are fraudulent sites out there). On the official site, they ask for legitimate info
(name, nationality, etc.). What made me go "hmm" was the request for both an email address
AND a password (with confirmation). Is this normal?
Thanks for your replies.
Hi there, a group of girlfriends and I are heading to Tunisia. We’d love to know how much cash we should bring for 6 days, considering everything’s already paid for at the hotel. Thanks for your tips!
I’m finalizing the loop I’d like to do in May over 13 days, starting and ending in Essaouira.
We’re planning to rent a vehicle and are pretty active—we’re not really into crowds (that’s why I’ve decided to skip Marrakech).
Here’s my proposed itinerary:
Trip Proposal Summary:
From May 13 (morning arrival) to May 26 (morning departure)
Arrival and departure: Essaouira
Day 1 (May 13): Arrival in Essaouira – Settling in / Exploring / Rest
Day 2 (May 14): Essaouira – Water activities
Day 3 (May 15): Essaouira to Tafraoute (~5h30) – route via Agadir – arrival and first exploration; Question: Is a detour to Taroudant worth considering?
Day 4 (May 16): Tafraoute – Hike in the granite rocks – wild bivouac
Day 5 (May 17): Tafraoute – Aït Mansour gorges – oasis – night in a hostel
Day 6 (May 18): Tafraoute → Foum Zguid (~5h) – transition route – simple overnight or bivouac
Day 7 (May 19): Foum Zguid → Zagora (~3h) – Draa Valley – desert prep
Day 8 (May 20): Zagora → M'Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chigaga – departure with 4x4 guide – entering the dunes – bivouac
Day 9 (May 21): Erg Chigaga – full desert day – walking, exploring – bivouac
Day 10 (May 22): Desert → Ouarzazate (~5–6h) – leaving the desert – rest
Day 11 (May 23): Aït Benhaddou – early visit – short hike – overnight stay
Day 12 (May 24): Aït Benhaddou → Telouet – route toward the Atlas – start of trek – bivouac
Day 13 (May 25): Atlas → Essaouira (~5–6h) – end of trek – return to Essaouira (overnight)
Day 14 (May 26): Essaouira – free time + return flight
What do you think?
I aimed for an excursion to the Chigaga desert from M’Hamid because it seems less touristy and allows for a more compact loop. Is that a good idea? Is the drive to M’Hamid maybe too tedious?
Open to your great tips if there’s room for optimization!
A lot of people find it important to stick to their budget when traveling—not to skimp, but to visit as many places as possible since traveling is their hobby.
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
Hi everyone! 😊
We’re traveling as a family to Marrakech from April 19 to 24, and there’ll be 15 of us (all ages), staying in the Targa neighborhood (El Idrissi Street).
I’d love your advice on a few things! 🙏
🚗 Vehicle rental
We’re thinking of renting 3 cars. We’ve seen really low prices online, but often without insurance.
👉 Do you have any reliable contacts or personal experiences to share?
👉 Would you recommend getting specific “tourist” insurance?
🏛️ Visits – Bahia Palace & Saadian Tombs
We’d like to visit the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs, but:
We can’t find single tickets online
We only see guided tours with fixed times (like 9:30 AM / 4-hour tours)
👉 Do you know if it’s possible to book without a guide?
👉 Or do we have to buy tickets on-site? (We’re a little worried about crowds and lines, especially with older folks in the group.)
🍽️ Restaurants / meals
We’ve spotted the Grand Bazaar Marrakech for a meal.
👉 Any thoughts?
👉 Could you recommend other restaurants in the same budget? (We’re a big group, so it needs to stay reasonable.)
For lunch/snacks, we’ve seen:
Snack Toubkal
Goûter Saveur
👉 If anyone’s been, I’d love your feedback! 😊
🛒 Practical info – Targa neighborhood
We’ll be in Targa (El Idrissi Street).
👉 Are there shops nearby for quick groceries (breakfast, water, etc.)?
If you’ve got any great tips, contacts, or little tricks, I’d love to hear them! 😍
Thanks so much for your help! 💖
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is...
My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music.
Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians?
We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley.
If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Mid-May: arriving alone (so, a "petit taxi"?) at Marrakech airport around 4:30 PM,
is it advisable to take a taxi at the airport (cost?) or is it wiser to book one through the hotel before departure (which would cost me 20 €)?
I think I’ve seen lower fares elsewhere (12 €?).
Destination: Riad Sijane near Djemaa El Fna square. Thanks!
