j'explique la situation, j'ai une amie que j'ai connu sur internet, c'est une jeune fille allemande, qui est venu en tunisie pour passer un mois.
via internet, il y a un site sur lequel les locaux du monde entiers proposent de loger les visiteurs en tunisie (gratuitement) afin de nouer des relations amicale (sans plus). la jeune fille est passé par se site et a fait la connaissance d'une famille d'acceuil qui lui a proposer de la recevoir et la loger..
seulement, il s'est averer que la famille habite tres loin de tunis (à borj cedria) et que le niveau social n'est pas vraiment au top, et le pire de tout, c'est qu'apparement la famille a de mauvaises intentions envers la fille..j'evite les details.
là, je vous demande si il y a eventuellement quelqu'un (de preference, une femme ou une fille), sur le grand tunis qui peut se proposer de la loger chez lui.
c'est une fille magnifique, super cool, vraiment tres polie, et ne cherche que la decouverte de la tunisie, et des tunisiens, (malheureusement elle a commencé par le mauvais coté des tunsiens :-s ).
cette fille veut donc découvrir la Tunisie, en cherchant un logement ds une famille et est ce qu'elle va payer !!!! ou c'est gratuit !!!!
si c'est gratuit et vous accusez la 1ere famile de "socialement pas au top" !!!
parceque moi j'étais pas mal de fois en Allemagne et croyez moi parfois t'as besoin d'une information (comme tout étranger) et tout le monde s'enfou de toi,
alors pour cette fille je la conseille de chercher un hotel bon prix parceque moi j'avais beaucoup d'amis européens chez moi en Tunisie, mais lorsque tu pars chez leurs pays t'habite un hotel et en t'invite meme pas pour un café
à mon avis, si on a les moyens de voyager tant mieux, si on a pas on reste chez soi
Je suis une dame tunisienne, et je fait famille d'accueil pour les jeunes étrangers, d'ailleurs, j'ai une jeune congolaise de 16 ans (depuis le début de l'année scolaire), une francaise de 18 ans et tout ce passe à merveille. Mais il est évident, que quand c'est gratuit, là tous se gate.
hanniba, tu m'excusera d'etre franc avec toi, mais tu fais defaut à l'une des qualités du peuple arabe en générale, et ce, "L'hospitalité", depuis la nuit des temps, on est réputé pour etre hospitalier, et acceuillant..contrairement à la tendance qui est entrain de s'installé, bien que je suis jeune, je m'accroche aux valeurs de nos origines, desolé pour toi si t'as pas été bien acceuilli en allemagne, il faudra peut etre reconsidéré ta liste d'amis, tout le contraire de toi, que ce soit en france, en allemagne, ou en angleterre, j'étais acceuilli chez des amis, qui ne m'ont pas laissé loger dans un hotel, qui m'invitaient tout le temps... il faut savoir offrir sans attendre en retour.
bref le sujet ce n'est pas ca, et la famille dont je parle, et qui a recu la jeune allemande, j'ai pas dis qu'ils ne sont pas socialement correcte, mais si tu veut que je fasse un dessin, et bien, ils ne voient en cette jeune fille, qu'un VISA POTENTIEL pour l'europe pour leur fils !!!!! c'est pourquoi, ce jeune garcon essai par tout les moyens de l'accroché :-s
quant au caractere gratuit de l'acceuil, c'est le principe meme du site, ce n'est pas demander la charité, c'est tou simplement "loger chez l'habitant" et c'est l'une des modalités de voyages existentes dans ce monde, le sujet n'est pas de critiquer cette modalité de voyager, mais de trouver une solution pou rla jeune fille, "QUE MOI MEME JE NE CONNAIS QQUE PEUT" et à qui je tiens à apporté mon aide, alors je fais de mon mieu :-)
merci à tous et a toute, merci à ceux qui ont aidé, ceux qui ont essayé et ceux qui font des interventions inutiles, du genre pourquoi ne fait elle pas la demarche elle meme !!! et bien elle n'a pas internet vu qu'elle est pas chez elle !!! et franchement je cherche pas trop, elle est en mauvaise situation, il faut l'aider, c'est aussi simple que bonjours, mais bon, elle a fai tla demarche de son coté, et c'est bon, il y a toujours des tunisiens à l'anciennent qui portent encore les qualités des tunisiens, elle est bien logé, à la goulette maintenant et passe de bonnes vacances heureusement tout est bien qui fini bien. (de ma part j'ai fait de mon mieu).
😉 est ce que ta fille a deja trouver un lieu d'habitation en tunisie si non fais parvenir ses coordone par mon mail diefranc@yahoo.fr.je pourrai la confier a quelqu un.
salut je suis tunisien et exactement prés de l'aéreport de tunis carthage, prés de commerce des restaurents pas cher, des lieux de loisir .....
j aimmerais bien acceuillir cette jeune fille allemande chez nous sachant qu'on est 3 à la maison
moi, mon père et ma mère et ils sont tré sympas,
voila mes coordonnées appeler moi +21622934415
mon mail est chaoukikaab@yahoo.fr
Moi, je pense que si cette fille veut s'aventurer seule en Tunisie aller dans une famille qu'elle ne connait même pas, y'a forcément des risques car malheureusement on ne sait jamas qui est attentionné ou non ! De +, peut-être qu'elle devrait proposer de l'argent en échange que des gens l'héberge ... Et puis, si elle veut visiter la Tunisie, il y'a toujours les hôtels... ou alors chez un(e) ami(e) à elle qui vivrait là-bas éventuellement... C peut-être moins " dangereux " .
nos sommes 1 couple tunisien sans enfant(2 profs: anglais+ français)
est ce que vous pouvez nous loger contre garde de votre appartement à la Marsa
email: maishere1954@yahoo.fr
bonjour madame, je suis un sénégalais je voudrais venir en Tunisie, j'ai lu que vous accueillez des étrangers j'aimerais que vous m'accueillez pour un moment le temps que je m'installe. je souhaiterais avoir vos coordonnées pour pouvoir vous contacter.
mes coordonnées tikobao@hotmail.fr
tel. : +221771709602
bonjour, je suis un sénégalais je me retrouve dans le même cas que toi, je voudrais te demander si tu as pu trouver une famille d'accueil, est ce que tu peux me donner un coup de main.
merci d'avance
tikobao@hotmail.fr
bsr!
je ne sais pas si c'est tard pour repondre ! mais bon je vien juste de minscrire sur ce site!
alors je me presente: je m'appelle oussama , jeune tunisien de 22 ans , etudiant .
bref si la fille desire revenir en tunisie , é a tunis exactement lieu d'hebergement , elle est le bienvenu ; on peut meme faire la connaissance avant sur msn , voir les conditions de l'hebergement ( tout est parfait a ce niveau)!!
javou aussi ke elle aussi , elle a du se renseigner bien avant d'y aller , pck avec tout le respect que je doit a borj cedreya et ces habitant , c'est un coin un peu populaire!
bref offre d'hebergement valid pour toute autre personne desirant visiter tunis pour une periode de 2 semaines ou 3 en max.
Comme c'est genereux de ta part, tu ne fais pas de meme avec le jeune homme qui cherche lui aussi un hebergement? Tu penses bien que des foffres genereuses comme la tienne, ils ont du en recevoir des centaines, dès lors qu'il s'agit d'entrer en contact avec une fille, ça se bouscule 😉!
bjr ,
personellement je ne peux heberger shé moi que des jeunes filles ou des femmes vu que j'habite encore shez mes parents donc ya les regles de la maison qu'il faut respecter aussi!
pour le jeune homme senegalais , je peux t'aider a venir en tunisie si tu le souhaite afin de faire tes etdues par exemple ; sinn si c'est le cas d'un voyage touristique je peux te trouver un hotel pas cher ou bien te mettre en contact avec un proprietaire d'un local que tu peux louer pas cher aussi!
merci
re bjr!
juste pr info je vien de minscrire sur ce site hier!
donc je ne peux repondre aux messages k'une fois inscrit!
mais pr ericstella je suis pas du tt pressé!
prkoi etre pressé! moi je voulais simplement montrer aux gens ke la tunisie c'est un pays d'acceuil! et ses gens ils sont sympa! si ta pas eu l'occasion d'y etre alor verifie toi meme avant meme de dire ca!
merci
La date des messages est toujours indiquée!
La Tunisie est un pays accueillant, certes, mais les gars qui se jettent sur les messages feminins, on sait tous dans quel but!
ya les regles et les exceptions!
parlons en puiske ta lancé ce sujet , les mecs ise jettent é courent deriere les filles pour un simple but é cesi pr etre en europe ou je c pas ou!
pour moi c totalement different , mon pere habite en france , on a un appart a paris donc si tu voi , aller en europe ca se passe pas comme ca pr moi! juste pr info!
Nous sommes une famille de 4 (filles de 8 et 10 ans) cherchant à maximiser notre courte visite dans le coin de Douz lors d'un voyage en Tunisie. Nous prévoyons…
Sltt a toutes et a touts, bon je veux partir en tunisie cet été ac ma famille qui se compose de 5 personnes et je voulait savoir combien ça pourrai me couter…
Je suis invitée dans une famille Tunisienne dont j'ai fait connaissance lors de mon dernier séjour, j'ai bien entendu pensé à des vètements pour les enfants,…
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J'ai eu la chance d'etre invitée la semaine derniere pour le dejeuner dans la famille d'un employé de mon hotel lors de mon sejour a Djerba. Je n'y suis…
Here’s a first draft for a 14-night itinerary during the Christmas break with two teens. We’re especially fond of hiking (nothing too extreme, though), which is why we’re drawn to the south.
- Marrakech (2 nights)
- Aït Ben Haddou (1 night)
- Dadès (3 nights, though we’re thinking of doing a day trip to the Todra Gorge on one of those days)
- M'hamid (1 night)
- Erg Chigaga (1 night)
- 4 nights to slot in
- Marrakech (2 nights)
Okay, I realize this involves a lot of driving, and we’re still debating the return route since we’d like to avoid the Tichka Pass in January, but going through Taroudant seems like it would add *a lot* of time. 😕
If you’ve got other suggestions for an itinerary with great hikes, I’m all ears!
Also, the 4 nights total in MRK isn’t really our preference, but since we’re arriving/departing super early from overseas, we’d like to be a bit rested before the long flight.
Another question:
For hikes (aside from the desert one), is it better to have a guide with us, or are the trails well-marked?
Hi everyone,
Our trip to Morocco will be from November 3 to 17, in the High Atlas.
Basically, our route would be:
Marrakech - Aït Benhaddou
Skoura - Tinghir - Merzouga
Merzouga via the N12 to Zagora
Zagora - Draa Valley - Marrakech
It seems to be the low season, so I’d love to travel without having to book accommodations in advance. In other countries, pre-booking has restricted us and kept us from visiting unplanned sites. Freedom is important to us, but I’d also like to avoid arriving somewhere and finding nothing available.
What do you recommend? Book ahead or not?
Your advice is always helpful, and thanks to anyone who can shed some light on this for me.
Roberto
First of all: a big thank you to everyone whose insightful, funny, lively, and exotic posts we’ve enjoyed. It’s a joy to find such lovely writers on this forum, who’ve given me tons of ideas and addresses to prepare our trip.
Our plan: to explore Morocco from November 2nd to December 4th. We’ll have our own vehicle (a 2011 Renault Grand Scenic, in great condition), shipped with us from Sète to Tanger Med. Returning from Nador.
Our profile: 75 and 62 years young, so old but happy to be, in very good health. Seasoned travelers—it’s practically our whole life. Lovers of beautiful landscapes, historic sites, fine craftsmanship, and road trips. This will be my 3rd trip to Morocco, but the first two were 20 and 17 years ago. I’ve never been north of the Essaouira-Marrakech line (though I’ve gone further south). As for my husband, a lifelong expat including in Muslim countries, it’s his first time in Morocco.
He’s the one driving. He’s very experienced, cautious, not necessarily fast, but used to driving in all conditions (and countries, including the most creative on the road). But I don’t want to tire him out, and he no longer drives at night (and we’ll be there in November).
I’ve decided to show him a bit of everything by taking a road trip along beautiful backroads, with daily distances averaging 180-200 km (except on highways, which will be rare), regularly broken up by rest days. I’m counting on a speed of 40-50 km/h, plus stops/visits along the way.
Since I’ve read so many posts, I’ve narrowed it down to some very specific questions.
1) Coming directly from Rabat via the highway, we’d prefer to skip Marrakech*. Still, we’ll need to sleep somewhere nearby. We’ll head toward Skoura the next day. Does anyone have a well-located address for this route, possibly east of Marrakech? Ideally, we’re looking for a small town, easy parking, clean accommodation (minimum) with average comfort (or better if available), a bit heated, and if possible, pretty and/or nice—but above all, a place to sleep well, wash with lukewarm (ideally hot) water, and have a decent dinner.
(*Explanation for the "no-go" in Marrakech: it’s a shame, because there are truly beautiful things in this city, but I think the vibe won’t suit us—it’s an understatement for "it’ll put us off" / "make us flee" / "traumatize us." Not because it’s too crowded and we want to stand out from tourists (we’re part of them), but because of forced henna on your hand, or spending 10 minutes every quarter-hour saying "no thank you" to a "guide" who’s as much a guide as I am a trapeze artist. Knowing us, it’ll wear us down. The country is vast and beautiful, and our time too short to waste our memories just days after arriving. And I don’t want to ruin things for my peaceful husband, or he’ll demand we turn back—and Sète in November isn’t exactly thrilling either.)
2) Which route to Skoura (in 2 days)? I see two options: either via the Tichka Pass, with a night in Telouet before reaching Skoura, or via the R307/N23 from Demnate, with a night near Megdaz before descending to Skoura. So: Tichka Pass or R307/N23? I have a slight (big) preference for the second option, even though I know the other route is very beautiful too. Of course, before deciding, we’ll check the weather and the current state of the R307/N23—does anyone know where to get info on the road conditions? But even assuming the road is "passable," is it a bit too tough in itself? In short, is it reasonable? If a kind soul could share their experience, a thousand thanks in advance.
That’s all I’ve written for now. I’ll save the other questions for later posts. Thanks again to those who had the patience to read this and to those who can respond. Happy Sunday to all!
I’m just a few days away from my trip to Marrakech—I’m leaving from November 13th to 20th and bringing my parents along! I’d love to plan my stay as best as I can, and I’m sure the forum crew can help. So, here are my questions:
- Where’s the best place to exchange money without getting ripped off? The owner of the riad where we’re staying told us to avoid doing it at the airport because it’s really expensive and to do it in the medina instead, near Jemaa el-Fna square.
- Which traditional hammams do you recommend that are reasonably priced? How much should we budget for one? That’ll help me plan my expenses.
- What are some nice restaurants in the medina?
- I’d also like to know roughly how much to expect for a tea, a meal, a taxi, a djellaba, and babouches. I don’t want to get overcharged and would like to know what to expect.
- What are the must-do activities and places to visit?
Hi, I’d like to head to Morocco next week with my car. I’ve looked online at all the different info about the ferry crossing to Tangier, but I’m finding it really expensive. Is there a way to buy tickets in Spain? Or another way to get the Algeciras–Tangier crossing cheaper? Thanks for any tips or info!
We found a guide who offers the trip from M'hamid to a camp (departure at 3 PM, tea, meal, camel ride, overnight stay, breakfast, and return to M'Hamid by 11 AM the next day via the sacred oasis). He quoted us a price of 380 € for April.
What do you think of this rate?
This might sound like a silly question, but is it common to negotiate the price for this kind of thing (we're booking from France)? It’s still a big part of our travel budget.
Hi there,
We're planning to visit Egypt between January 25 and February 15, 2027. I looked up the Ramadan dates and found some sites saying it starts on February 8, while others say February 18... Where's the mistake?
Thanks,
Christian
Hi there,
We’re a family of 4 with two boys aged 12 and 10 traveling to Egypt in February.
We’re spending 3 days in Cairo to take our time exploring the city and the sites before heading south.
-Is it necessary to have a guide to visit the GEM? Are audio guides available?
-Do you have any contacts for drivers to organize a few transfers (Giza, Saqqara, Airport)?
-Do you know a French-speaking guide who’s friendly, family-friendly, and good at making things exciting, with reasonable prices?
With our two teens, we’re heading to Morocco for two weeks at the end of December and beginning of January. It’ll be our first trip that’s more "off the beaten path," even though we’ve visited several countries before. Given the overwhelming amount of info, I’m feeling a bit swamped with the prep this trip requires, and I’ll admit I’m a little lost when it comes to figuring out what’s realistic to visit in two weeks 😕 So, all your tips, personal experiences, and suggestions are more than welcome!
- Which places should we prioritize during this time of year? (I’ve read that some spots are less accessible in winter?)
- What’s the best way to get around? (rental car, train, private transport, buses, etc.? — just a heads-up, we’ll have a few suitcases!)
- In terms of "safety," are there any areas to avoid?
- Any recommendations for reliable local tour companies (beyond the big names like "Get Your Guide") that offer excursions or private transport to help us explore the country?
- A doable 2-week itinerary that lets us enjoy the country’s diversity without having to change accommodations every two days?
I’m planning a trip to the High Atlas in Morocco and have a few questions for you:
- Why do so many people recommend avoiding international agencies for car rentals? Can anyone explain why?
- Is Booking.com reliable, and has anyone rented a vehicle through their service? There’s a pretty big price difference compared to local Moroccan agencies.
- Is there a detailed road map included in the rental car?
- Is Google Maps enough to get around the High Atlas? This will be my first trip there.
Thanks so much to anyone who can help with this destination I’ve been dreaming about for years.
Have a great evening,
Roberto
hi there, I’m heading to Tunisia 🙂 from April 27 to May 8 with my family. I’ve read through the various discussions about the country, but I’m still a bit unsure🤪: for currency exchange, I saw on the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs website that withdrawing currency with a bank card from ATMs is limited to 200 TND per week. There are four of us traveling by car, so that might be a bit tight! And it’s a hassle to carry a lot of cash, even if I’m not being paranoid! What do you all recommend?
Cheers,
Laurent.
I was wondering if it’s possible to join a group as a solo traveler with local agencies in Djanet for circuits like Tadrart, Essendilene, Sefar, or Tassili?
If you have any agencies to recommend, I’d love to hear about them.
I didn’t find any info on the forum.
Best,
We're planning a 2-week trip in late February/early March for a road trip in the High Atlas with a rental car, and we'd love to avoid booking our accommodations in advance. Is that doable, easily manageable, or risky (are accommodations available, expensive, or not great)? Thanks for your tips!
Annie
Hi,
This autumn, we’re planning to explore the Oriental region and we’re wondering where the best place to land would be. We’ll have three weeks ahead of us and we’ll be renting a car.
Any tips would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Is there an official website or list of certified Egyptologist guides in Egypt? And most importantly, what are the normal prices for a full day or half day? There’s so much scamming and crazy pricing—depending on who you contact, it can range from simple to quadruple!!!!
Thanks
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.
