Roadtrip au Maroc de Marrakech vers le Sud - 3 semaines
by Kinoukinette
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Coucou à tous !
Nous prévoyons 3 semaines au Maroc, en voiture de location, départ Marrakech retour Marrakech via Ouarzazate, Zagora, Taroudant, Tafraoute et la Côte Atlantique ... j'ai besoin de vos lumières pour savoir si mon itinéraire tient la route et pour tout plein de renseignements, ne connaissant pas du tout le Maroc ... style hébergement, sachant que nous voyagerons à 2 et que nous privilégions les auberges petit budget simples mais propres ...
29 Novembre : arrivée dans l'après-midi à l'aéroport de Marrakech ... Voiture de location à l'aéroport ou direction Médina en taxi, puis recherche d'un véhicule de loc' dans le centre pour le lendemain ? (car apparemment problèmes de circulation dans la médina ...) Hébergement style Riad Dar Nael à 23 € la nuit avec PD : quelqu'un connaît ?
30 Novembre et 1er Décembre : Ouarzazate ( ou Skoura ? ) Des conseils en hébergements ? Visite des 2 villes et des Gorges du Dadès
2 / 3 / 4 Décembre : Vallée du Draa vers Zagora . Hébergement sur Zagora ? Petit viron vers M'Hamid et le désert en gardant notre chambre sur Zagora ...
5 / 6 Décembre : direction Taliouine par Tazenakht ... Un peu long non ? Mais y a-t-il des hébergements à Tazenakht ? ou bien vaut-il mieux privilégier la route plus au sud vers Tata via Foum Zguid ?
7 / 8 Décembre : Taroudant ... Si on fait le jour précédent Tata via FZ, peut-on rejoindre Taroudant ?
9 / 10 / 11 Décembre : Tafraoute . Visite tout autour en gardant notre chambre à Tafraoute
12 / 13 Décembre : Tiznit ou Aglou-Plage ?
14 / 15 Décembre : Agadir
16 / 17 Décembre : Essaouira
18 / 19 Décembre : Marrakech
20 Décembre : vol retour
Voili voilou pour l'itinéraire ... Est-il cohérent (surtout entre Zagora et la Côte Atlantique) ? Y a-t-il des endroits cités à délaisser pour en privilégier d'autres ? Des conseils de visites pour chaque étape ? Je prends tous les conseils !!!
De même, pour le véhicule de location, je préfèrerai prendre directement contact là-bas plutôt que par internet ... Aéroport ou centre de Marrakech ? des conseils de loueurs ?
A plus tard pour peaufiner tout ça ... et déjà merci pour vos réponses !!!
Bizzzzzzzzzzz des Kinou's
Ouarzazate ( ou Skoura ? ) Des conseils en hébergements ?
à Ouarzazate, j'ai logéà l'hotel "royal": pas cher, central, clean à Skoura : je suis allée chez Slimani une fois, et à la palmeraie, chez mohamed et ghyslan une autre fois. très sympa.
si Ouarzazate est une ville, Skoura est un gros village. la palmeraie vaut le déplacement
Marrakech Voiture de location à l'aéroport ou direction Médina en taxi
vous pouvez aussi prendre le bus 19 qui vous laisse à la Koutoubia
zagora : je n'y ai pas logée. je suis allée à Tamgroute, au "djnane dar diafa", très chouette, puis à Mahmid direct pour passer une nuit dans le désert.
à Ouarzazate, j'ai logéà l'hotel "royal": pas cher, central, clean à Skoura : je suis allée chez Slimani une fois, et à la palmeraie, chez mohamed et ghyslan une autre fois. très sympa.
si Ouarzazate est une ville, Skoura est un gros village. la palmeraie vaut le déplacement
Marrakech Voiture de location à l'aéroport ou direction Médina en taxi
vous pouvez aussi prendre le bus 19 qui vous laisse à la Koutoubia
zagora : je n'y ai pas logée. je suis allée à Tamgroute, au "djnane dar diafa", très chouette, puis à Mahmid direct pour passer une nuit dans le désert.
Bonsoir Hélène,
Beau programme que vous avez prévu !En 3 semaines ça tient la route!
Quelques conseils:
Mieux vaut réserver la voiture avant de partir, réserver auprès des loueurs locaux, évitez les enseignes internationales qui sont plus chères à prestations égales.Attendre c'est perdre du temps, le temps de comparer et de choisir , on y passe vite une demi-journée...J'ai toujours réservé par internet et tout s'est toujours passé très correctement. A savoir aussi, l'idéal est de prendre possession de la voiture le jour de votre départ, à Marrakech, la voiture ne sera pas utile voire encombrante. Notre agence MEDLOC.
Les hébergements où j'ai séjourné: Skoura Gite La Palmeraie 15 ou 16€ la demi-pension, découverte de le vie d'une palmeraie, de l'irrigation, de la cueillette des olives (en fin novembre, début décembre)Accueil formidable fait de sincérité et de bonne humeur. Dans le Dades:Hôtel Kasbah Ait Arbi, bien situé, très sympa aussi, mêmes prix qu'à Skoura.A la saison, choisissez une chambre avec chauffage , les chambres ne reçoivent pas le soleil. Taliouine:auberge Askaoun, très agréable, je n'ai plus les tarifs en mémoire. Taroudant au coeur de la ville, hôtel Atlas, simple et propre, petits prix, on a pris nos petits déj' sur la place du centre, Tiznit:hôtel Les tourites, en ville ou hôtel Aglou Beach,2 ambiances différentes, ça dépend de vos envies du moment. Agadir;Hôtel La petite Suède, pas loin de la grande plage. Essaouira:hôtel Smara, si le temps n'est pas trop humide, sinon, il vaut mieux éviter.
Enfin, pas utile de réserver. Ca vous permet de traîner ici ou là si vous le souhaitez ou à l'inverse de continuer votre chemin si vous en avez envie. Il faut savoir qu'en décembre, il fera très bon tant que le soleil sera présent mais que les nuits ne seront pas chaudes.
Bonne lecture et bonnes vacances au Maroc.
Quelques conseils:
Mieux vaut réserver la voiture avant de partir, réserver auprès des loueurs locaux, évitez les enseignes internationales qui sont plus chères à prestations égales.Attendre c'est perdre du temps, le temps de comparer et de choisir , on y passe vite une demi-journée...J'ai toujours réservé par internet et tout s'est toujours passé très correctement. A savoir aussi, l'idéal est de prendre possession de la voiture le jour de votre départ, à Marrakech, la voiture ne sera pas utile voire encombrante. Notre agence MEDLOC.
Les hébergements où j'ai séjourné: Skoura Gite La Palmeraie 15 ou 16€ la demi-pension, découverte de le vie d'une palmeraie, de l'irrigation, de la cueillette des olives (en fin novembre, début décembre)Accueil formidable fait de sincérité et de bonne humeur. Dans le Dades:Hôtel Kasbah Ait Arbi, bien situé, très sympa aussi, mêmes prix qu'à Skoura.A la saison, choisissez une chambre avec chauffage , les chambres ne reçoivent pas le soleil. Taliouine:auberge Askaoun, très agréable, je n'ai plus les tarifs en mémoire. Taroudant au coeur de la ville, hôtel Atlas, simple et propre, petits prix, on a pris nos petits déj' sur la place du centre, Tiznit:hôtel Les tourites, en ville ou hôtel Aglou Beach,2 ambiances différentes, ça dépend de vos envies du moment. Agadir;Hôtel La petite Suède, pas loin de la grande plage. Essaouira:hôtel Smara, si le temps n'est pas trop humide, sinon, il vaut mieux éviter.
Enfin, pas utile de réserver. Ca vous permet de traîner ici ou là si vous le souhaitez ou à l'inverse de continuer votre chemin si vous en avez envie. Il faut savoir qu'en décembre, il fera très bon tant que le soleil sera présent mais que les nuits ne seront pas chaudes.
Bonne lecture et bonnes vacances au Maroc.
SOJU
Merci Béatrice pour ces renseignements ! 😉
Je pense que ce sera 1 nuit à Ouarzazate au Royal, et 1 à la palmeraie de Skoura ...
Bonne journée !
Bizzzzzzzzzzz des Kinou's
Merci Julien pour toutes ces adresses : je vais regarder de plus près ces auberges ! Quant à la voiture, je pense réserver par internet suite à tes conseils : effectivement, moins de temps perdu dans les démarches ... J'ai trouvé 2 loueurs à des prix sympas : kazocar et rentalcars ... Quelqu'un connaît ? Quant à medloc, effectivement, beaucoup semblent y avoir louer ... Semble sérieux ... Merci pour tes réflexions et conseils ! Bonne journée !
Bizzzzzzzzzzz des Kinou's
Hello, juste une petite précision pour le royal..ou 2...
Demande à avoir une chambre à l'étage, celle du rez de chaussée ne sont pas top et très bruyante...
L’hôtel est pas cher, bien centré et sympa...Mais dommage que le gardien soit un peu gardien de prison...passé une certaine heure, il en est presque lourd lol...le toit de la terrasse fermé à clef.. et pas très sympa quand tu rentres tard...il justifie que c'est pour le confort des autres gens , bon ok mais on est quand même pas dans un couvent
Si tu viens avec ta voiture, tu pourras la garer devant, il y a un gardien la nuit armée d'une grosse batte de base-ball lol, il dors à côté de l’hôtel😇...
Demande à avoir une chambre à l'étage, celle du rez de chaussée ne sont pas top et très bruyante...
L’hôtel est pas cher, bien centré et sympa...Mais dommage que le gardien soit un peu gardien de prison...passé une certaine heure, il en est presque lourd lol...le toit de la terrasse fermé à clef.. et pas très sympa quand tu rentres tard...il justifie que c'est pour le confort des autres gens , bon ok mais on est quand même pas dans un couvent
Si tu viens avec ta voiture, tu pourras la garer devant, il y a un gardien la nuit armée d'une grosse batte de base-ball lol, il dors à côté de l’hôtel😇...
Merci Dany pour le post que tu as remonté : très intéressant et les commentaires aussi ! Je vais pouvoir m'en inspirer !
Si d'autres conseils te viennent à l'esprit ...
Bonne journée !
Bizzzzzzzzzzz des Kinou's
Merci Olivier pour ces précisions ! On est en mode sécurité au Royal !!! 😛 Bonne journée !
Bizzzzzzzzzzz des Kinou's
Des idées pour la route entre Zagora et Taroudant/Tafraoute ? ... Merci à tous !
Bizzzzzzzzzzz des Kinou's
salut
je te confirme medloc trés serieux et dans les moins chers compte dans les 22 euros/jour pour une logan et ils peuvent te l amener ou tu veux l idéal etant de louer au depart de mrk car la voiture est superflue a mrk (bus et taxis partout et circulation un peu anarchique 🏴☠️ ) de plus si tu n as pas un hotel ou tu peux garer la voiture tu devras payer pour un parking gardé
ps : je ne sais plus qui parlait de l hotel kasbah a ait aarbi juste pour savoir l hotel est dans la kasbah ?
ps : je ne sais plus qui parlait de l hotel kasbah a ait aarbi juste pour savoir l hotel est dans la kasbah ?
askatasuna
Merci Stef ! Decis demandé chez Medloc ! Bonne journée !
Bizzzzzzzzzzz des Kinou's
Coucou !
Quelqu'un pour me donner une idée d'itinéraire après la région de Ouarzazate et Zagora ?... merci !!! 😛
Bizzzzzzzzzzz des Kinou's
OK Merci ! Donc le même parcours que celui que j'ai prévu à partir de Tazenakht ?... pas mal ... Y a-t-il des hébergements sur Tazenakht ou bien continuer vers Taliouine ? ... merci à toi !
Bizzzzzzzzzzz des Kinou's
Bonjour Tipouett
Ton adresse à Taroudannt m’intéresse tu peut l'indiquer Merci à toi Pierre
Ton adresse à Taroudannt m’intéresse tu peut l'indiquer Merci à toi Pierre
Pierre
"On ne fait pas un voyage. Le voyage nous fait et nous défait, il nous invente."(David Le Breton)
Oui, merci je suis OK pour prendre les coordonnées de ton riad ! Bonne soirée !
Bizzzzzzzzzzz des Kinou's
Je suis passée en octobre avec ma petite famille à Skoura au gite de la Palmeraie qui m'avait été conseillé sur le forum et on a été déçu:confort très sommaire, viande servie en portion congrue dans les tajines , si bien que personne n'osait se servir et pour finir, il en restait dans le plat, dessert minimum:une "allumette" de melon.Visite de la palmeraie faite rapidement à la tombée de la nuit...
On s'attendait à mieux.
Francine
Coucou Elise,
si tu as toujours cette info, je suis preneuse ! j'y vais dans qq jours!
merci merci!
zineb
"sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul"
Bonsoir,
tu te demandais: Aglou ou Tiznit? pour passer une nuit. 14 km séparent ces deux endroits, ligne droite. J'aime bien Tiznit qui est une jolie petite ville. Je connais le riad " le Lieu", tout près de la place el Méchouar et "la Maison du Soleil" dans la vieille medina mais pas difficile à trouver.
A Aglou, il y a l'hôtel Aglou Beach, qui est très sympa aussi, où l'on peut déjeuner et diner, face à l'océan, mais c' est un hôtel, sans le charme des maisons.
tu te demandais: Aglou ou Tiznit? pour passer une nuit. 14 km séparent ces deux endroits, ligne droite. J'aime bien Tiznit qui est une jolie petite ville. Je connais le riad " le Lieu", tout près de la place el Méchouar et "la Maison du Soleil" dans la vieille medina mais pas difficile à trouver.
A Aglou, il y a l'hôtel Aglou Beach, qui est très sympa aussi, où l'on peut déjeuner et diner, face à l'océan, mais c' est un hôtel, sans le charme des maisons.
Bonjour !
merci, en fait je demandais pour le riad sympa à Taroudant pour 150 dh la nuit! :)
si tu as, avec plaisir !!
et merci pour les infos aglou et tiznit, je note
"sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul"
A trostang
A Tazenach il y a un hôtel que j'ai trouvé simple mais propre, avec une très bonne literie et une vue sur un patio fleuri ou sur la piscine (elle était vide au mois de Mai, je ne sais si elle marche) . Le prix est modeste 9€ la single , la wi fi marche très bien dans le bar , la bouffe est simple mais bonne, j'ai encore le souvenir d'un riz légèrement safrané . L'hôtel s'appelle bab Sahara , on le trouve sur la place .
Tazenach ce n'est pas touristique à part les tapis, personne ne m'a ennuyé, pas de rabatteurs pour les achats , j'ai pu visiter les magasins sans être ennuyé , il y a aussi de petites boutiques de bijoux , et l'accueil de l'hôtel était très bien . J'y suis repassé en fin de voyage en redescendant sur Tafraoute , le même accueil m'a été fait . La clientèle est locale, je n'ai pas vu de touristes sauf des motards .
A Tazenach il y a un hôtel que j'ai trouvé simple mais propre, avec une très bonne literie et une vue sur un patio fleuri ou sur la piscine (elle était vide au mois de Mai, je ne sais si elle marche) . Le prix est modeste 9€ la single , la wi fi marche très bien dans le bar , la bouffe est simple mais bonne, j'ai encore le souvenir d'un riz légèrement safrané . L'hôtel s'appelle bab Sahara , on le trouve sur la place .
Tazenach ce n'est pas touristique à part les tapis, personne ne m'a ennuyé, pas de rabatteurs pour les achats , j'ai pu visiter les magasins sans être ennuyé , il y a aussi de petites boutiques de bijoux , et l'accueil de l'hôtel était très bien . J'y suis repassé en fin de voyage en redescendant sur Tafraoute , le même accueil m'a été fait . La clientèle est locale, je n'ai pas vu de touristes sauf des motards .
Que se vuelva la tortilla
ah oui bien matinal :)
merci beaucoup Daniel !!
à bientôt! zineb
à bientôt! zineb
"sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul"
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have a good day
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