Maroc: vacances réussies! Merci au forum!
by Flo450
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
bon ben on ètait parti sur une file coule !!!! bon maintenant on est parti sur de la litérature , certes c bien, mais chacun sa file quoi !!! bises à tous, bonne lecture, et surtout bon voyage quoi !!!!!
allez sans rancune et à +
patrick
😎 😄 😎
Il y a aussi la librairie "Virgin" dans la galerie de Carrefour.
" Parler du désert, ne serait-ce, pas d'abord, se taire, comme lui, et lui rendre hommage non de nos vains bavardages mais de notre silence? "
Théodore Monod
N'oublions pas la FNAQUE Berbère à l'entrée des souks qui est une mine de livres "pointus" 😕et une librairie au Guéliz juste çà côté du restaurant El Fassia 😮
Bonjour Françoise 🙂
Surtout que la Fnaque Berbère vient de faire peau neuve, et a maintenant davantage de choix ... Mais moins tout de même, c'est vrai, que la Librairie d'Art, bd Zerktouni, à côté d'Al Fassia.
Surtout que la Fnaque Berbère vient de faire peau neuve, et a maintenant davantage de choix ... Mais moins tout de même, c'est vrai, que la Librairie d'Art, bd Zerktouni, à côté d'Al Fassia.
" Nous ne saurons jamais tout le bien qu'un simple sourire peut être capable de faire."
Mère Teresa
Moi je l'aime toujours cette boutique, incongrue à cet endroit là.
La culture coincée entre un étal de boucherie, un maraîcher, un vendeur de tissus, ça me plait !
La boutique est toute petite, mais ils ont un joli choix de " beaux" livres ...
" Nous ne saurons jamais tout le bien qu'un simple sourire peut être capable de faire."
Mère Teresa
bonjour, si c'est de l'image que je joints tu parles je suis d'accord !!!
bonne journée et à bientôt
patrick
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Elle s'est agrandie et modernisée ( hélas??) et l'ancienne enseigne ( celle qui est dans tous les bouquins ) a disparu...........J'ai exprimée mon regret au proprio! Bon , c'est le progrès😠
Tout dépend de ce que tu as envie de découvrir, mer, montagne, le sud du Maroc, les villes impériales? il y a tellement à découvrir au Maroc!!!
" Parler du désert, ne serait-ce, pas d'abord, se taire, comme lui, et lui rendre hommage non de nos vains bavardages mais de notre silence? "
Théodore Monod
Ooops désolée ! J'ai tardé à mettre les pieds sur le forum.
Pour visiter la palmeraie de Skoura, il vaut mieux éviter seul. Et si vous demandez l'aide de n'importe qui, gare aux faux guides, comme partout !
J'ai des amis qui ont créé une association de visites de la palmeraie, guidée, avec plusieurs thématiques; grâce à l'aide d'une association française.
Vous pourrez voir entre autres la kasbah d'Amridil, connue pour être sur les anciens billets de 50dh.
Skoura est une commune entourée d'une multitude de douars. Si vous voulez profitez des alentours, je vous conseille, à 10km de Skoura, le douar de Sidiflah qui est un vrai paradis. Vous trouverez aussi Imloul et bien d'autres qui sont sympa !
😉
Heureux pour toi Florence d'avoir pasé un bon séjour au Maroc, moi aussi j'étais à Marrakech et plus exactement au méridien nfis un hotel 5* dont l'acceuil était maginifique il yavait des touristes français, Anglais et une famille espagnole c'était sympa! je sais trés bien que les français aiment ce pays et nous on aime les français depuis bien longtemps vous etes tjrs les bienvenues!!!
Bonsoir Djamel!!!
En étant Algérien je suis sur et certain que tu vas adorr ce pays car on va bien vous recevoir, vous pouvez venir le premier jour a Casablanca passer 2 jours par exemple, visiter l'ancienne medina, la mosquéee hassan2, boulevard la corniche la zone des piscine et des discotheques, puis le morocco mall, le 5 eme plus grand centre commercial au monde. ensuite je préfère que vous prenez la route vers le sud à Marrakech pour quelques jours, c'est une belle ville avec bcp d'ambiance et de touristes, il ya aussi Agadir et Fez.
Au plaisir et soyez les bienvenue.
En étant Algérien je suis sur et certain que tu vas adorr ce pays car on va bien vous recevoir, vous pouvez venir le premier jour a Casablanca passer 2 jours par exemple, visiter l'ancienne medina, la mosquéee hassan2, boulevard la corniche la zone des piscine et des discotheques, puis le morocco mall, le 5 eme plus grand centre commercial au monde. ensuite je préfère que vous prenez la route vers le sud à Marrakech pour quelques jours, c'est une belle ville avec bcp d'ambiance et de touristes, il ya aussi Agadir et Fez.
Au plaisir et soyez les bienvenue.
Oui, elle est entre la place Bab Fteu ( juste derrière la place Jemaa el Fna ) et la mosquée de Mouassine.
Sur un passage des souks touristique, souvent emprunté.
De toute façon, il suffit de demander...
" Nous ne saurons jamais tout le bien qu'un simple sourire peut être capable de faire."
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Arrivée à Marrakech sous le soleil!Dépaysement total dès la sortie de l'aéroport.
La place Djemma El F Na dès le 1er soir:étourdis par les bruits, les odeurs, le monde entier qui va et qui vient parmi les Marocains.Quelle ambiance!
Nuit à l'hôtel Toulousain, accueil et services très gentils, chambres propres et petit déjeuner copieux servi sous l'oranger du patio.
Le lendemain, visite des souks, promenade dans la médina, visite de la médersa(magnifique), la place des ferblantiers avec ses cigognes et retour à l'hôtel, épuisés mais tellement contents!
Une bonne nuit et on réceptionne la voiture(logan de chez Medloc)et direction les cascades d'Ouzoud.Impressionnantes cascades vues d'en haut et vues d'en bas.Traversée en empruntant le petit bac pittoresque, décoré à la marocaine.Très sympa!
Puis en route pour Imi N Ifri, étonnante arche naturelle au-dessus de l'oued.Nuit au gite d'étape Thami.Bien accueillis, bien nourris et bien reposés, on repart le lendemain matin pour la vallée de la Tessaout en direction de Skoura.Sublimes paysages de montagnes.Aucune circulation.Mais des petits écureuils qui traversent la route de temps en temps.Arrivés à Skoura en fin d'après-midi et installation au gite-kasbah LA PALMERAIE.Accueil chaleureux de toute la famille dans cette grande maison en bordure de la palmeraie.Dès le lendemain, après un super petit déjeuner pris sur la terrasse où on a mangé nos premiers baghirs(crêpes 1000 trous), on s'en va avec Mohamed, notre hôte, pour une promenade-découverte de la palmeraie, des différentes kasbahs(berbères, juives, arabes), Mohamed nous explique le partage de l'eau si précieuse ici, les cultures, la vie dans une palmeraie.On visite même une vieille kasbah encore occupée par une famille, on y découvre le caravansérail, les logements, la partie réservée aux animaux, les outils...Une vraie découverte pour nous!A midi, repas au jardin;tajine aux amandes et aux pruneaux, délicieux!L'après-midi, on va voir le village d'Afra et ses jardins(très intéressants) et au retour on s'arrête chez Mohamed le potier de la palmeraie, tout en sourire et en gentillesse lui aussi.Il fait des merveilles(cheminées par exemple)avec trois fois rien.Dîner sur la terrase de la kasbah, Ghislane a préparé des pizzas berbères.Le lendemain, direction la vallée des amandiers après le petit déjeuner(crêpes messemens).En chemin, on visite la mine de sel, des conditions de travail qu'on n' imagine pas...Arrêts-photos nombreux:villages de terre, oueds géants, ruchers collectifs, scènes de vie...Pique-nique au bord de l'eau, sandwich au fromage de Skoura...
Randonnée à pied à travers les jardins et les ruisseaux.Super!Au retour, on se régale d'un délicieux couscous, et on découvre la technique des boulettes de semoule de couscous!Mais trop compliqué pour nous!ça demande un peu d'entraînement!Le lendemain, Mohamed propose de nous emmener dans la vallée des roses et d'aller rendre une visite aux bergers-nomades.On y sera très gentiment accueillis.C'est un peu délicat, on ne veut pas imposer notre présence et déranger mais on nous offre le thé, le pain et l'huile et les enfants sont heureux de nous montrer leurs animaux.On leur laisse un peu d'argent pour les remercier.A notre départ, ils s'en vont avec les ânes pour la corvée d'eau.Leur vie n'est pas facile et c'est peu de le dire!L'hiver doit être compliqué!Le soir, on ne couche à l'Hôtel Awayou, bien au calme, on est les seuls ce soir-là.
A Bientôt pour la suite...Je suis trop bavarde...
Merci pour ce voyage...J'ai eu l'impression de revivre celui que nous avons fait en septembre dernier... On retourne au Maroc en septembre, mais vers Agadir cette fois.Si certains d'entre vous ont de bons plans , on est preneurs.Merci.
Merci pour ce voyage...J'ai eu l'impression de revivre celui que nous avons fait en septembre dernier... On retourne au Maroc en septembre, mais vers Agadir cette fois.Si certains d'entre vous ont de bons plans , on est preneurs.Merci.
bonjour
tu devrais peut-être lancer une nouvelle discussion pour tes recherches sur Agadir !
bonne journée
francia
le mérite d'un homme réside dans sa connaissance et dans ses actes et non point dans la couleur de sa peau ou de sa religion!
Khalil Gibran
Nouvelles d'hier de la FNAQUE BERBERE
Ils ont ouvert un café littéraire avec terrasse ; étant préssée , je n"ai pas eu le temps de tester..........
Ils ont ouvert un café littéraire avec terrasse ; étant préssée , je n"ai pas eu le temps de tester..........
Ooops désolée ! J'ai tardé à mettre les pieds sur le forum.
Pour visiter la palmeraie de Skoura, il vaut mieux éviter seul. Et si vous demandez l'aide de n'importe qui, gare aux faux guides, comme partout !
J'ai des amis qui ont créé une association de visites de la palmeraie, guidée, avec plusieurs thématiques; grâce à l'aide d'une association française.
Vous pourrez voir entre autres la kasbah d'Amridil, connue pour être sur les anciens billets de 50dh.
Skoura est une commune entourée d'une multitude de douars. Si vous voulez profitez des alentours, je vous conseille, à 10km de Skoura, le douar de Sidiflah qui est un vrai paradis. Vous trouverez aussi Imloul et bien d'autres qui sont sympa !
😉
Il faut être assez vigilent, ces associations sont souvent récupérées par des marchands de tapis et autres bijoux berbères...Je sais de quoi je parle, je me suis laissé baratiner moi aussi...Ce n'est pas très grave, mais il vaut mieux le savoir...Après, il n'y a pas mort d'homme non plus...
Il faut être assez vigilent, ces associations sont souvent récupérées par des marchands de tapis et autres bijoux berbères...Je sais de quoi je parle, je me suis laissé baratiner moi aussi...Ce n'est pas très grave, mais il vaut mieux le savoir...Après, il n'y a pas mort d'homme non plus...
SOJU
bonjour
bonne idée , mais cherche déja sur le moteur de recherche , tu auras plein d'indices et tu pourras affiner par la suite ton projet !
bon voyage
francia
le mérite d'un homme réside dans sa connaissance et dans ses actes et non point dans la couleur de sa peau ou de sa religion!
Khalil Gibran
Le plus simple, longer la côte(oued Massa....jusqu'à Sidi Ifni) et faire quelques incursions à l'intérieur, autour d'Agadir, vers Tafraout(2 ou3 jours), Taroudant, la vallée du Paradis...Et pour mon prochain séjour, je prévois d'aller voir les greniers que j'ai découverts sur les forums il y a peu(blog MICHEL TERRIER)
SOJU
J'ai vu qu'il y avait de nombreuses associations gérées par des femmes(argan, tapis, fabrication de petits objets)est-ce que c'est fiable.Certaines sont répertoriées dans mon guide.Qu'en pensez-vous?
Il y a de tout...perso, à télouet on s'est laissé convaincre d'aller voir le travail d'une association de femmes et au final c'était une boutique semblable aux autres en tous points.A Skoura par contre, à quelques mètres du potier, il y a une véritable association et ça se voit au 1er coup d'oeil.On n'y trouve pas du tout les mêmes produits.Vous vous en rendrez compte !
Il y a de tout...perso, à télouet on s'est laissé convaincre d'aller voir le travail d'une association de femmes et au final c'était une boutique semblable aux autres en tous points.A Skoura par contre, à quelques mètres du potier, il y a une véritable association et ça se voit au 1er coup d'oeil.On n'y trouve pas du tout les mêmes produits.Vous vous en rendrez compte !
SOJU
Bonjour,
Voici un premier canevas de notre itinéraire:
Agadir-Taroudant-Tioute-Aït Baha-Tafraoute-col de Kerdous-Tiznit-Aglou-Sidi Ifni-Agadir-vallée de paradis-Imessouane-Agadir.
Est-ce réalisable en 15 jours?en voiture de type Dacia Logan? Est-ce correct comme projet de circuit sur ce secteur, Est-ce qu'on oublie quelque chose d'important? Merci pour vos conseils.
Est-ce réalisable en 15 jours?en voiture de type Dacia Logan? Est-ce correct comme projet de circuit sur ce secteur, Est-ce qu'on oublie quelque chose d'important? Merci pour vos conseils.
En 15 jours ça parait possible.
Depuis Tafraoute, je crois qu'il ne faut pas oublier l'Aït Mansour.
Sur la côte, Tifnite a beaucoup de charme malgré des travaux énormes pour l'importance du village.Et la plage de Legzira avec ses arches est assez sympa aussi.
Avez-vous des conseils pour loger sur ce parcours SVP?MERCI.
Avez-vous des conseils pour loger sur ce parcours SVP?MERCI.
bonjour, pour ma part à tiznit, je loge à l'hotel des touristes, chez Abdou, c un endroit hyper sympa , et c un point central à pas mal d'activités,
et la chambre double, c 100 dhs , douches et toilettes extérieures, mais njckel
après abdou peut te diriger chez des gens qu'il connait dans les environs, sans problèmes
pour moi abdou est incontournable dans le coin !!!
@+ et bon treap patrick
pour moi abdou est incontournable dans le coin !!!
@+ et bon treap patrick
😎 😄 😎
alizé, perso je pense y être au pire 3 eme semaine d'octobre, et sincèrement j'apprécie beaucoup abdou et son hotel !!!
bon voyage, et à bientôt peut-être sur la route !!!
patrick
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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









