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Région de Sewa en Egypte
by Masreya
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bnjour tout le monde....en décembre je vais me rendre en Egypte inchallah avec une amie et un pote de laba. Nous allons commnencer notre voyage par louxor ensuite Hurgada ensuite sewa et pour finir le Caire....seulement je ne connais rien de Sewa et c'est surement làba que nous allons fêter la nouvelle année...y'aurait-t-il quelqu'un qui connait cette région et qui pourrait me dire se qu'il ya d'intéressant à voire mais aussi les endroit où nous pouvons sortir le soir ainsi que l'endroit qui serait le mieux adaptée pour fêter nouvel an?
Je vous remerci d'avance pour toute informations A+
Je vous remerci d'avance pour toute informations A+
Bnjour tout le monde....en décembre je vais me rendre en Egypte ..snip... notre voyage par louxor ensuite Hurgada ensuite sewa et pour finir le Caire....seulement je ne connais rien de Sewa et ..snip.....
😎 salut juste une précision, tu parles de Sewa, serait ce Siwa, oasis le long de la frontière libyenne ?
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Dom
😎 salut juste une précision, tu parles de Sewa, serait ce Siwa, oasis le long de la frontière libyenne ?
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Dom
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Dom
Dom
Bonjour.
Si c'est de l'oasis de Siwa dont tu parles, c'est simple, il n'y a rien. Rien de rien. L'oasis, le calme, le désert, mais à part cela...
Et pour y arriver depuis Hurghada, tu devras passer par Le Caire et Marsa Matruh.
Inutile de dire que les endroit où sortir ...🤪
Si tu veux faire une virée pour le Nouvel année, tu auras le choix entre Hurghada, ou tu auras une foule de touristes russes qui se souleront comme des Polonais, à Louxor, tu as une ou deux discothèques valables. Pour ce réveillon, si tu veux t'amuser comme tous les jeunes, reste plutôt au Caire.
Coucou
Effectivement, c'est bien de l'Oasis de siwa que je parle....Mais bouhouuuuuuu🙁🙁...dans la logique de mon voyage à ce moment la(le 31)jsui à sewa en plein désert...Mais j'ai tellemen envie de découvrir car à ce qu'il parait c'est magnifique....Mais alors on va faire quoi?contempler le paysage?combien de temps nous faut-il pour cette longue activité? es-que 2 jours suffisent?ou 4 serait quand mêm mieu? Sinon pour louxor esque quelqu'un connait l'hotel EL GEZIRA? Si oui pourriez vous me dire si c est bien?
Merci maasalama....
Effectivement, c'est bien de l'Oasis de siwa que je parle....Mais bouhouuuuuuu🙁🙁...dans la logique de mon voyage à ce moment la(le 31)jsui à sewa en plein désert...Mais j'ai tellemen envie de découvrir car à ce qu'il parait c'est magnifique....Mais alors on va faire quoi?contempler le paysage?combien de temps nous faut-il pour cette longue activité? es-que 2 jours suffisent?ou 4 serait quand mêm mieu? Sinon pour louxor esque quelqu'un connait l'hotel EL GEZIRA? Si oui pourriez vous me dire si c est bien?
Merci maasalama....
L'oasis est tout petit.
Il y a quelques tombes intéressantes et les restes du temple de l'Oracle d'Amon.
Mais deux jours/1 nuit suffisent largement pour en faire le tour, en encore, en repassant plusieurs fois par les mêmes endroits...
L'hôtel Al Gezira est un hôtel valable sur la West Bank.
Mais les sorties le soir, surtout pour des jeunes filles, bonjour le harcèlement...
C'est moi masreya mais j'ai changé de nom...
c'est koi west bank? il est bien ou pas bien situé? il est super bon marché donc jpense que ca vaut la peine mais j'ai pas envie de le regretter tu pourrai m'en dire plus stp? Merci pour l'info sur sewa effectivement je vais rester que deux jours..et profiter de m'arreter un peu à marsa matrouh histoire de visiter les belles plages avant de repartir pour siwa...et sinon à louxor ou peut-on sortir le soir? A part zoner devant EL GEZIRA....😛
c'est koi west bank? il est bien ou pas bien situé? il est super bon marché donc jpense que ca vaut la peine mais j'ai pas envie de le regretter tu pourrai m'en dire plus stp? Merci pour l'info sur sewa effectivement je vais rester que deux jours..et profiter de m'arreter un peu à marsa matrouh histoire de visiter les belles plages avant de repartir pour siwa...et sinon à louxor ou peut-on sortir le soir? A part zoner devant EL GEZIRA....😛
Il y a quelques discothèques à Louxor, mais c'est plutôt... rétro et pour touristes de bas étage.
Sortir, à Louxor, c'est se promener sur la Corniche et en ville.
Et encore, sur la Corniche, si vous n'êtes pas acoompagnées par au moins un homme (ou un homme accompagné par une femme), vous aurez des propositions d'"Egyptian bananas", 😠 qui n'ont pas de pint communs avec les fruits. Faut-il en dire plus ?😊
Pour l'hôtel, demande l'avis à Sara, moi je ne fréquente que les 4 et 5* et maintenant, je ne descends plus qu'au Winter.
Effectivement, c'est bien de l'Oasis de siwa que je parle....Mais bouhouuuuuuu🙁🙁
marsa el khère (bonsoir) 😎 non, pas bouhouuuuuuu 🙁 car malgré cette rafale de modernisme qui a déferlé sur Siwa depuis un peu moins d'une dizaine d'années, c'est un lieu magique j'ai connu Siwa dans les années 1984/85, j'ai dormi sous une tente bédouine (khéma) en face des ruines du temple d'Amon, et pris mon bain matinal à la source de Cléopatre 😛, c'était les années bénies des Dieux; Amon, Rhâ et consorts, pas de touriste, c'était encore zone militaire, j'étais le ravitailleur du rallye des Pharaons 😉 Siwa est la dernière des villes berbères à l'extrême est du Grand Maghreb, ses ruines sont d'ailleurs très romantiquement étagées sur les pentes et le sommet d'un piton, essayes de trouver l'occasion de passer une soirée dans le désert à écouter le silence, pure magie à Marsa Mathrou tu n'auras pas plus de choses à voir, à part les plages, à si, il y a l'ancien PC de Rommel 🤪🏴☠️ 2 jours à Siwa ce n'est pas trop long, l'interrogation que j'ai: c'est le grand écart entre Hurgada, et Siwa, je sais pour les avoir parcouru ce printemps que les routes sont bien refaites, très roulantes, mais Hurghada/Cairo =5 heures + 6 heures pour rejoindre Marsa Mathrou par la route directe du désert, puis encore 3/4 heures jusqu'à Siwa (300km) à voir quand même, et se renseigner à propos avant de partir 😉 Shali, la vieille ville de Siwa fondée au XII siècle http://www.haberlah.com/hosted/siwa/siwa_his.html http://lexicorient.com/egypt/siwa01.htm la Maison de Siwa, petit musée INCONTOURNABLE le Jebel el-Mawta (la montagne de la mort) www.singita.be/Brochure_2006_Egypte_Siwa.pdf le temple de l'Oracle de Amon (tu auras une petite pensée que suivant la tradition; Alexandre le Grand, Cléopatre, César, Marc Antoine t'auront précédés dans ces lieux 😛 la source de Cléopatre, très surprenant par la profondeur et le diamètre du bassin, et une eau cristalline le Djebel Dakrour, et ses 3 sommets, qui offre un point de vue extraordinaire de l'oasis de Siwa puis en ligne, à toi de chercher un peu 🙂 ; source de Fatnas, Bir Wared, Khamisa, Maserein, Bilad el-Roum, Bahl al-Dein, Qurayshat, Abu Shuruf, Zeitoun, Aïn Safi ... tout cela recèle des trésors, à qui saura les découvrir😛 alors quand mon ami Luxor déclare qu'il n'y a rien à voir ... circulez 🤪 c'est autre chose que les sites pharaoniques, c'est la magie du désert et des bédouins, j'y suis beaucoup plus sensible que mon Ami 😎😛😎 chacun son tas de sable😎😛😎 forsa sayeda (au plaisir) à + Dom
tu comprends maintenant le pourquoi sur le lieu ? Sewa connait pas, Siwa ... Amour ancien😏
marsa el khère (bonsoir) 😎 non, pas bouhouuuuuuu 🙁 car malgré cette rafale de modernisme qui a déferlé sur Siwa depuis un peu moins d'une dizaine d'années, c'est un lieu magique j'ai connu Siwa dans les années 1984/85, j'ai dormi sous une tente bédouine (khéma) en face des ruines du temple d'Amon, et pris mon bain matinal à la source de Cléopatre 😛, c'était les années bénies des Dieux; Amon, Rhâ et consorts, pas de touriste, c'était encore zone militaire, j'étais le ravitailleur du rallye des Pharaons 😉 Siwa est la dernière des villes berbères à l'extrême est du Grand Maghreb, ses ruines sont d'ailleurs très romantiquement étagées sur les pentes et le sommet d'un piton, essayes de trouver l'occasion de passer une soirée dans le désert à écouter le silence, pure magie à Marsa Mathrou tu n'auras pas plus de choses à voir, à part les plages, à si, il y a l'ancien PC de Rommel 🤪🏴☠️ 2 jours à Siwa ce n'est pas trop long, l'interrogation que j'ai: c'est le grand écart entre Hurgada, et Siwa, je sais pour les avoir parcouru ce printemps que les routes sont bien refaites, très roulantes, mais Hurghada/Cairo =5 heures + 6 heures pour rejoindre Marsa Mathrou par la route directe du désert, puis encore 3/4 heures jusqu'à Siwa (300km) à voir quand même, et se renseigner à propos avant de partir 😉 Shali, la vieille ville de Siwa fondée au XII siècle http://www.haberlah.com/hosted/siwa/siwa_his.html http://lexicorient.com/egypt/siwa01.htm la Maison de Siwa, petit musée INCONTOURNABLE le Jebel el-Mawta (la montagne de la mort) www.singita.be/Brochure_2006_Egypte_Siwa.pdf le temple de l'Oracle de Amon (tu auras une petite pensée que suivant la tradition; Alexandre le Grand, Cléopatre, César, Marc Antoine t'auront précédés dans ces lieux 😛 la source de Cléopatre, très surprenant par la profondeur et le diamètre du bassin, et une eau cristalline le Djebel Dakrour, et ses 3 sommets, qui offre un point de vue extraordinaire de l'oasis de Siwa puis en ligne, à toi de chercher un peu 🙂 ; source de Fatnas, Bir Wared, Khamisa, Maserein, Bilad el-Roum, Bahl al-Dein, Qurayshat, Abu Shuruf, Zeitoun, Aïn Safi ... tout cela recèle des trésors, à qui saura les découvrir😛 alors quand mon ami Luxor déclare qu'il n'y a rien à voir ... circulez 🤪 c'est autre chose que les sites pharaoniques, c'est la magie du désert et des bédouins, j'y suis beaucoup plus sensible que mon Ami 😎😛😎 chacun son tas de sable😎😛😎 forsa sayeda (au plaisir) à + Dom
tu comprends maintenant le pourquoi sur le lieu ? Sewa connait pas, Siwa ... Amour ancien😏
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Dom
Dom
Bonjour(soir) Dom
5 heures de route entre Hurghada et Le Caire ? Je dirais même 7 heures. Et même si tu as indiqué que la distance entre Marsa Matruh est d'environ 300 bornes, la durée du trajet est d'au moins 4 heures (on pourrait lire 3/4 (trois quarts) d'heure, ce qui est bien rapide, même pour les rallyemen) 😉 Et un conseil que je donnerais à notre correspondante est de revenir à Louxor et prendre le train de nuit vers Le Caire (pas le couchette), cela lui économisera une nuit d'hôtel... Et ainsi, elle pourra directement (?) sauter dans le train pour Marsa matruh, pour prendre un bain dans la grande bleue un 30 décembre 🙂. Entièrement d'accord avec toi, Siwa est joli. Autre chose que le Fayoum par exemple 🤪 Mais il est vrai aussi que je n'accroche pas avec la période ptolémaïque...
5 heures de route entre Hurghada et Le Caire ? Je dirais même 7 heures. Et même si tu as indiqué que la distance entre Marsa Matruh est d'environ 300 bornes, la durée du trajet est d'au moins 4 heures (on pourrait lire 3/4 (trois quarts) d'heure, ce qui est bien rapide, même pour les rallyemen) 😉 Et un conseil que je donnerais à notre correspondante est de revenir à Louxor et prendre le train de nuit vers Le Caire (pas le couchette), cela lui économisera une nuit d'hôtel... Et ainsi, elle pourra directement (?) sauter dans le train pour Marsa matruh, pour prendre un bain dans la grande bleue un 30 décembre 🙂. Entièrement d'accord avec toi, Siwa est joli. Autre chose que le Fayoum par exemple 🤪 Mais il est vrai aussi que je n'accroche pas avec la période ptolémaïque...
Bonjour(soir) Dom
5 heures de route entre Hurghada et Le Caire ? Je dirais même 7 heures.
Et même si tu as indiqué que la distance entre Marsa Matruh est d'environ 300 bornes, la durée du trajet est d'au moins 4 heures (on pourrait lire 3/4 (trois quarts) d'heure, ce qui est bien rapide, même pour les rallyemen) 😉
il est plus simple, et plus rapide de rejoindre Le Caire à partir de Hurghada, que d'aller sur Louxor, la nouvelle route (autoroute) coupe en biais à partir de Aïn Sourna pour aller reprendre l'autoroute Le Caire/Suez, très roulant, trop ... radars 😛 5 heures, c'est ce que j'ai mis en voiture, mets 1 heure de plus pour un bus, et tu auras le compte 😄 encore que ... les bus ... 😇😇 et même pas, que dans les descentes 😉😉 le(s) problème(s) entre Hurghada et Louxor (5 heures environ) viennent d'un manque d'homogénéité des voies d'accès, l'effort de remise à niveau de l'état des routes n'est pas le même suivant les axes; N-S superbe, E-O pas mal, mais il y a encore du boulot, un autre handicap, c'est le "convoi" avec forces de sécurité 😇 il n'y en a pas pour Le Caire bien entendu, 300 km = au moins 3 à 4 heures 😎😛😎 3/4 ......😊😉 à +
Dom
il est plus simple, et plus rapide de rejoindre Le Caire à partir de Hurghada, que d'aller sur Louxor, la nouvelle route (autoroute) coupe en biais à partir de Aïn Sourna pour aller reprendre l'autoroute Le Caire/Suez, très roulant, trop ... radars 😛 5 heures, c'est ce que j'ai mis en voiture, mets 1 heure de plus pour un bus, et tu auras le compte 😄 encore que ... les bus ... 😇😇 et même pas, que dans les descentes 😉😉 le(s) problème(s) entre Hurghada et Louxor (5 heures environ) viennent d'un manque d'homogénéité des voies d'accès, l'effort de remise à niveau de l'état des routes n'est pas le même suivant les axes; N-S superbe, E-O pas mal, mais il y a encore du boulot, un autre handicap, c'est le "convoi" avec forces de sécurité 😇 il n'y en a pas pour Le Caire bien entendu, 300 km = au moins 3 à 4 heures 😎😛😎 3/4 ......😊😉 à +
Dom
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Dom
Dom
Merci bcp pour tous ses renseigments...vraiment ca fait plaisir...j'ai donc décider d'aller à louxor 4 jours de partir à el gouna 4 jours ensuite le Caire pour nouvel donc passer une nuit laba et repartir pour seewa 3 jours pour enfin revenir au Caire quelque jours et revenir à Genève...qu'en pensez vous? J'ai trouvez que c'était le plus logique et comme ca je peux me reposer au Caire en fêtant nouvel an...😛avant de repartir pour siwa que je me réjouis de découvrir après tous vos commentaires...Merci bcp mais encore une question connaissez vous un endroit dans masr el gedeeda par exemple ou je peux passer une nuit et qui soit pas cher??
...snip...connaissez vous un endroit dans masr el gedeeda par exemple ou je peux passer une nuit et qui soit pas cher??
elle est bonne la question .... 😇😮 au Caire, j'habite chez "nous" .....😄😄 on ne va pas à l'hotel 😛 ce n'est pas le quartier pour trouver des hotels pas cher 🤪 il n'y a (sauf peut-être exception) que des hotels de 4 ou 5*, Baron Hotel, Méridien, Sheraton, etc. 😇🤪 si tu as une "Gold" pas de problème 😛 sinon changes de quartier 😉 en centre ville c'est plus abordable mais va faire ton shopping à cette adresse http://www.travellerspoint.com/budget-accommodation-en-ci-207.html tu y trouveras ton bonheur Inch'Allah à +
Dom
elle est bonne la question .... 😇😮 au Caire, j'habite chez "nous" .....😄😄 on ne va pas à l'hotel 😛 ce n'est pas le quartier pour trouver des hotels pas cher 🤪 il n'y a (sauf peut-être exception) que des hotels de 4 ou 5*, Baron Hotel, Méridien, Sheraton, etc. 😇🤪 si tu as une "Gold" pas de problème 😛 sinon changes de quartier 😉 en centre ville c'est plus abordable mais va faire ton shopping à cette adresse http://www.travellerspoint.com/budget-accommodation-en-ci-207.html tu y trouveras ton bonheur Inch'Allah à +
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Good evening, everyone!
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! 😊
I’m reaching out to gather your thoughts on an itinerary (10 days... or more?) I’d like to do at the beginning of June 🙂.
Just so you know, I’m planning to do this trip solo (25 years old), using only public transport and just a backpack. I’ve already been to Marrakech and climbed Mount Toubkal two years ago...
I’ll be arriving in Tangier. Day 1-2: Explore the city center, hike around Cap Spartel... Day 3: Stop in Tetouan Day 4-5-6: Chefchaouen and a day hike in the Rif Mountains Day 6-7: Discover the city of Fes (I’ve heard so many great things!!) Day 8: Stop in Meknes and possibly visit the historic site of Volubilis Day 9-10: Rabat (I’ve heard mixed things... some good, some bad) After that, I have the choice of heading back to Tangier for my return flight... or going down to Agadir (also a possible return flight) and extending my trip by 5 days :)
From what I can tell, everything is well connected by bus (CTM) or train (ONCF). Another question: Is the vibe in Moroccan youth hostels for meeting people the same as what you’d find in Western Europe?
Thanks in advance for your replies and your kindness! 😊
Tickets for entry to Majorelle Garden are only issued online via an official site
(though there are fraudulent sites out there). On the official site, they ask for legitimate info
(name, nationality, etc.). What made me go "hmm" was the request for both an email address
AND a password (with confirmation). Is this normal?
Thanks for your replies.
Hi there, a group of girlfriends and I are heading to Tunisia. We’d love to know how much cash we should bring for 6 days, considering everything’s already paid for at the hotel. Thanks for your tips!
Hi everyone! :)
I’m finalizing the loop I’d like to do in May over 13 days, starting and ending in Essaouira.
We’re planning to rent a vehicle and are pretty active—we’re not really into crowds (that’s why I’ve decided to skip Marrakech).
Here’s my proposed itinerary:
Trip Proposal Summary: From May 13 (morning arrival) to May 26 (morning departure) Arrival and departure: Essaouira Day 1 (May 13): Arrival in Essaouira – Settling in / Exploring / Rest Day 2 (May 14): Essaouira – Water activities Day 3 (May 15): Essaouira to Tafraoute (~5h30) – route via Agadir – arrival and first exploration; Question: Is a detour to Taroudant worth considering? Day 4 (May 16): Tafraoute – Hike in the granite rocks – wild bivouac Day 5 (May 17): Tafraoute – Aït Mansour gorges – oasis – night in a hostel Day 6 (May 18): Tafraoute → Foum Zguid (~5h) – transition route – simple overnight or bivouac Day 7 (May 19): Foum Zguid → Zagora (~3h) – Draa Valley – desert prep Day 8 (May 20): Zagora → M'Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chigaga – departure with 4x4 guide – entering the dunes – bivouac Day 9 (May 21): Erg Chigaga – full desert day – walking, exploring – bivouac Day 10 (May 22): Desert → Ouarzazate (~5–6h) – leaving the desert – rest Day 11 (May 23): Aït Benhaddou – early visit – short hike – overnight stay Day 12 (May 24): Aït Benhaddou → Telouet – route toward the Atlas – start of trek – bivouac Day 13 (May 25): Atlas → Essaouira (~5–6h) – end of trek – return to Essaouira (overnight) Day 14 (May 26): Essaouira – free time + return flight
What do you think?
I aimed for an excursion to the Chigaga desert from M’Hamid because it seems less touristy and allows for a more compact loop. Is that a good idea? Is the drive to M’Hamid maybe too tedious?
Open to your great tips if there’s room for optimization!
All ears! :)
Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Clément
I’m finalizing the loop I’d like to do in May over 13 days, starting and ending in Essaouira.
We’re planning to rent a vehicle and are pretty active—we’re not really into crowds (that’s why I’ve decided to skip Marrakech).
Here’s my proposed itinerary:
Trip Proposal Summary: From May 13 (morning arrival) to May 26 (morning departure) Arrival and departure: Essaouira Day 1 (May 13): Arrival in Essaouira – Settling in / Exploring / Rest Day 2 (May 14): Essaouira – Water activities Day 3 (May 15): Essaouira to Tafraoute (~5h30) – route via Agadir – arrival and first exploration; Question: Is a detour to Taroudant worth considering? Day 4 (May 16): Tafraoute – Hike in the granite rocks – wild bivouac Day 5 (May 17): Tafraoute – Aït Mansour gorges – oasis – night in a hostel Day 6 (May 18): Tafraoute → Foum Zguid (~5h) – transition route – simple overnight or bivouac Day 7 (May 19): Foum Zguid → Zagora (~3h) – Draa Valley – desert prep Day 8 (May 20): Zagora → M'Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chigaga – departure with 4x4 guide – entering the dunes – bivouac Day 9 (May 21): Erg Chigaga – full desert day – walking, exploring – bivouac Day 10 (May 22): Desert → Ouarzazate (~5–6h) – leaving the desert – rest Day 11 (May 23): Aït Benhaddou – early visit – short hike – overnight stay Day 12 (May 24): Aït Benhaddou → Telouet – route toward the Atlas – start of trek – bivouac Day 13 (May 25): Atlas → Essaouira (~5–6h) – end of trek – return to Essaouira (overnight) Day 14 (May 26): Essaouira – free time + return flight
What do you think?
I aimed for an excursion to the Chigaga desert from M’Hamid because it seems less touristy and allows for a more compact loop. Is that a good idea? Is the drive to M’Hamid maybe too tedious?
Open to your great tips if there’s room for optimization!
All ears! :)
Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Clément
A lot of people find it important to stick to their budget when traveling—not to skimp, but to visit as many places as possible since traveling is their hobby.
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
I think that’s it for now.
Take care
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
I think that’s it for now.
Take care
Hi everyone! 😊
We’re traveling as a family to Marrakech from April 19 to 24, and there’ll be 15 of us (all ages), staying in the Targa neighborhood (El Idrissi Street).
I’d love your advice on a few things! 🙏
🚗 Vehicle rental
We’re thinking of renting 3 cars. We’ve seen really low prices online, but often without insurance.
👉 Do you have any reliable contacts or personal experiences to share?
👉 Would you recommend getting specific “tourist” insurance?
🏛️ Visits – Bahia Palace & Saadian Tombs
We’d like to visit the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs, but:
We can’t find single tickets online We only see guided tours with fixed times (like 9:30 AM / 4-hour tours)
👉 Do you know if it’s possible to book without a guide? 👉 Or do we have to buy tickets on-site? (We’re a little worried about crowds and lines, especially with older folks in the group.) 🍽️ Restaurants / meals We’ve spotted the Grand Bazaar Marrakech for a meal. 👉 Any thoughts? 👉 Could you recommend other restaurants in the same budget? (We’re a big group, so it needs to stay reasonable.) For lunch/snacks, we’ve seen:
Snack Toubkal Goûter Saveur
👉 If anyone’s been, I’d love your feedback! 😊 🛒 Practical info – Targa neighborhood We’ll be in Targa (El Idrissi Street). 👉 Are there shops nearby for quick groceries (breakfast, water, etc.)?
If you’ve got any great tips, contacts, or little tricks, I’d love to hear them! 😍 Thanks so much for your help! 💖
We can’t find single tickets online We only see guided tours with fixed times (like 9:30 AM / 4-hour tours)
👉 Do you know if it’s possible to book without a guide? 👉 Or do we have to buy tickets on-site? (We’re a little worried about crowds and lines, especially with older folks in the group.) 🍽️ Restaurants / meals We’ve spotted the Grand Bazaar Marrakech for a meal. 👉 Any thoughts? 👉 Could you recommend other restaurants in the same budget? (We’re a big group, so it needs to stay reasonable.) For lunch/snacks, we’ve seen:
Snack Toubkal Goûter Saveur
👉 If anyone’s been, I’d love your feedback! 😊 🛒 Practical info – Targa neighborhood We’ll be in Targa (El Idrissi Street). 👉 Are there shops nearby for quick groceries (breakfast, water, etc.)?
If you’ve got any great tips, contacts, or little tricks, I’d love to hear them! 😍 Thanks so much for your help! 💖
As-salamu alaykum!
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Mathieu
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Mathieu
Mid-May: arriving alone (so, a "petit taxi"?) at Marrakech airport around 4:30 PM,
is it advisable to take a taxi at the airport (cost?) or is it wiser to book one through the hotel before departure (which would cost me 20 €)?
I think I’ve seen lower fares elsewhere (12 €?).
Destination: Riad Sijane near Djemaa El Fna square. Thanks!
hi there
we’re heading to Hammamet in a few months
what would you recommend visiting for a week?
best regards
Hi there,
I’m planning my next trip outside Europe for next year, but unfortunately, I don’t have a choice with the dates—it’s late June to early July. Last year, I went to Japan for three weeks, and it was constantly 36-37°C with over 90% humidity. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible either.
For Egypt, I know it’s a period to avoid if possible, but I’m thinking that by the sea, it might be manageable. Otherwise, I’ll consider another destination.
Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada in the evening Day 2, 3, 4: Hurghada Day 5: Hurghada, then drive to Luxor in the early afternoon Day 6: Luxor Day 7: Luxor, then drive back to Hurghada in the late afternoon Day 8, 9, 10, 11: Hurghada Day 12: Return flight
For the Hurghada trip, either rent a car or—easier—a private car/van. Is it worth adding an extra day in Luxor?
During the stay, we’re planning activities like camel rides, quad biking, jeep tours, snorkeling, and jet skiing.
Thanks for your replies
I’m planning my next trip outside Europe for next year, but unfortunately, I don’t have a choice with the dates—it’s late June to early July. Last year, I went to Japan for three weeks, and it was constantly 36-37°C with over 90% humidity. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible either.
For Egypt, I know it’s a period to avoid if possible, but I’m thinking that by the sea, it might be manageable. Otherwise, I’ll consider another destination.
Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada in the evening Day 2, 3, 4: Hurghada Day 5: Hurghada, then drive to Luxor in the early afternoon Day 6: Luxor Day 7: Luxor, then drive back to Hurghada in the late afternoon Day 8, 9, 10, 11: Hurghada Day 12: Return flight
For the Hurghada trip, either rent a car or—easier—a private car/van. Is it worth adding an extra day in Luxor?
During the stay, we’re planning activities like camel rides, quad biking, jeep tours, snorkeling, and jet skiing.
Thanks for your replies
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Morocco in September-October in our Fiat camper van, which isn’t a 4x4 but has already handled quite a bit of rough travel. While reading up on southern Morocco, we’ve been drawn to the Aguinane oasis but I’m having trouble locating it on the map. Is it possible to get there without a 4x4?
Thanks for your help
Hi,
Does anyone know the address of a rose flower distillery in the Valley of Roses / Kelaa M'Gouna? A traditional distillery, not just the tourist shop.
Thanks a bunch!
Nicolas :-)
Does anyone know the address of a rose flower distillery in the Valley of Roses / Kelaa M'Gouna? A traditional distillery, not just the tourist shop.
Thanks a bunch!
Nicolas :-)
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




