Il y a bien longtemps que je ne suis venue sur ce forum mais à chaque fois, j'y ai trouvé des réponses et des gens sympathiques alors... me revoilà !
Je vais partir dans quelque temps à Hammamet et je souhaiterais savoir si quelqu'un a des bons plans à faire partager.
Je précise que c'est la 1ère fois que j'emmène mes enfants avec moi (10 & 7 ans) mais que cela ne gênera en rien mon côté "je bouge et je me mêle à la population" !
Quelles sont les excursions à ne pas louper ? Doit-on passer par l'hôtel ou partir soi-même en louant une voiture ? Bref, toutes les petites astuces, conseils et expériences seront les bienvenues ! 😉
à l'hotel, des ton arrivée, ils vont te proposer des excusions..
par expérience et pour l avoir fait, moi personnellement j ai été un peu déçue.. c est a dire... j avais pris l option d une journée tunis, musée du bardo, sidi et cathage...
mais attention ce n'est pas une critique.. simplement c est mon point de vue et je vais te l exposer..
le matin, tu as un bus tout confort qui vient te prendre a l'hotel, et ensuite direction TUNIS.. arrivée a TUNIS, le guide te dépose sur 1 grande place devant l'agence TUNIS AIR en te disant voila, il est telle heure.. je vous donne 1h30 maxi et rdv a cet endroit précis, si vous etes en retard nous n'attendons pas, il faudra que vous preniez un taxi pour nous rejoindre au musée.. il a fait quelques metres dans la direction du souk et a laché le groupe en disant vous prenez par ci par la et vous y etes !!! je peux te dire que j ai vu des gens pas habitués et qui ont été un peu paniqués... bref moi je suis allée dans le souk et j ai adoré et j ai fait des achats mais il faut pas trainer je dirais meme que c etait un peu au pas de course.. car c est vite passé une heure et vue que nous avions la pression de ne pas rater le rdv sur cette place, on a fait fissa..... ensuite, zouuuuu direction le musée.. ça il y a rien a dire c est tres bien et il y a des belles choses a découvrir mais tjrs au pas de course ne l oublions pas !! si tu es dans un hotel all-inclusive, tu auras pas a payer le resto sauf la boisson et si tu es demi pension, il faut en plus du prix de l excursion que tu paye le repas.. bref.. ensuite nous sommes allés a SIDI, village merveilleux et buccolique.. j y étai en Mai, et il faisait un soleil radieux qui rendait la couleur bleu typik de ce village encore plus tranchant.. il y a des chats partout.. des jasmins odorants a tous les coins de rues, des bougainvilliers qui tapissent preske entierement les facades blanches.. tout simplement merveilleux.. mais le guide est tjrs malin, il te mene a l entrée du village qui est a la base d une rue en cote abrupte et te dit vous avez 45 mn environ... mais dans cette rue en montée, il n y a que des marchands de souvenirs etc... (les memes choses que tu auras vues auparavant dans le souk a tunis) bref il faut pas perdre de temps et si tu te débrouilles bien tu pourras soit boire un bon thé en terrasse ou alors déguster un bon beignet tout chaud mais le guide omet de te dire que si tu vas jusqu'au bout, tu vas pouvoir découvrir une vue splendide sur une baie merveilleuse... et cela je regrette de ne pas l avoir su la 1ere fois car tu peux descendre des escaliers sur cette mini falaise et le spectable est enchanteur.. bref toujours en courant presque tu vas visiter carthage.. bon si le guide est bon, tu vas un peu connaitre l histoire de ces vestiges.. mais le mien a part bien appuyer sur le fait qu'il ne fallait absolument pas prendre en photo le palais présidentiel qui se trouve a gauche de la mer.. ben c etait un peu rasoir..
voila je ne critique pas mais ensuite le séjour d aprés j ai loué une voiture et refait ce circuit et la j ai découvert une facette vraie de la tunisie.. c est merveilleux et bien moins cher qu en excursion mais tu découvres des petites rues, tu sents des odeurs, tu peux voir des gens travailler l artisanat et qui te vendent aussi (moi j ai payé presque rien a un papy un panier (que les tunisiens appellent coufin je crois) il etait tout content que je lui demande s il voulait me le vendre alors qu'il tissait assis parterre et c est lui qui m a fixé le prix (dérisoire) mais quand je fais mes courses j ai souvent 1 tite pensée pour lui en me disant je sais qui l a fait..
bon pour conclure.. n'hesites surtout pas à sortir des chemins tout tracés des hotels et je te jure que la .. tu vas découvrir des choses et des personnes merveilleuses..
Cela ne m'étonne guère ; en général, c'est souvent comme ça que ça se passe : il vaut mieux oser découvrir par soi-même que de subir une excursion hors de prix inintéressante et où on t'oblige à avoir un rythme qui ne te convient pas.
Je ne pense pas que les taxis soient très chers en plus. En tout cas, tu m'a donné envie d'aller à SIDI, moi qui aime tant le blanc et le bleu !
c est normal, j aime ce pays et il y a tant de choses a voir et a revoir..
tu peux aussi louer une voiture et apres nabeul, tu vas sur kélibia, c est une belle ballade... tu longes la cotes.. c est sympa.. bon un peu moins touristique ..
moi je me suis éclatée comme une gosse la premiere fois, car tu conduits, tu croises des anes, des charettes chargées a mitraille par tous les legumes possibles, tu as la mamy avec un troupeau de moutons et le pire tu as un chameau (pardon dromadaire) au bord de la route qui te regarde et franchement moi j ai rigolé car sorti du cirque je n avais jamais vu de chameau auparavant... et tout cela tu le vois en conduisant sur la route qui est comme une nationale chez nous en france...
simplement un conseil si tu conduits de nuit soit prudente car le revetement brille par rapport a la france et cela fait mal aux yeux c est une toute petite critique lol
oui le bleu de SIDI est top merveilleux..
tu me diras quand tu seras rentrée...
moi j y serais en juin...
bon voyage
profite de tout et ouvre grand tes yeux...
bonjour !
je connais bien hamamet et la tunisie en generale!
si tu as msn, je peux te donner mon adresse si ca t'interresse et on pourra discuter plus facilement !
as tu deja reserver ton voyage? et pour quel periode ira tu las bas ?
moi je passe pas par agence, je programme tout seul, et je suis libre de voir et faire ce que je veux quand je veux .
j'aime pas trop le tourisme de masse(rire).
donc je peux te fournir certaines infos, qui pourront t'aider, si tu veux!
a bientot peut etre!
amicalement!
merci pour toutes tes infos ! je pars en couple à l'hotel fourati du 29 avril et 06 mai et je pense suivre tes conseils, louer une voiture et se balader. On a également pensé à faire une excursion dans le désert.. mais çà a l'air un peu loin. est ce que ton ton hotel proposait ce style d'excursion?
deja je vais te souhaiter de tres bonnes vacances et surtout profites bien..
oui franchement tu peux louer une voiture sans crainte.. mais essaye de te renseigner avant (demande à gipé ki é aussi sur le forum) pour ne pas louer une voiture via l hotel, cela te coutera moins cher...
oui les hotels proposent des sorties dans le désert..généralement cela se fait sur 2 jours car c est loin..
je vais essayer de retrouver l ordre de prix et je te redis..
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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!
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.
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
