J'ai dormi à Skoura " chez Laila " dernièrement... Superbe vue sur les montagnes et la palmeraie depuis la terrasse, repas succulent. bon accueil... Mais c'est à 600-700 dhs pour 2 !
Quand à Booking et compagnie... Je vois ces entités comme de beaux assassins. Ils tuent la magie qui jadis tant fît rêver le voyageur : l'envie d'aller vers l'inconnu. Ou je suis vieux jeu p'tête ben...🤪
merci pour Laila , je note !
Booking de belles arnaques !
oui l'inconnue peut avoir du bon ...mais aussi du moins bon !
et puis on a pas tous les mêmes goût , heureusement !
sinon té ou la ?
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
Les Dunes d'Or c'était ma cantine/ dortoir préfère . On y a picolé sec avec les copines et le patron au debut des années 2000.
Direct sur lä dune 😎😎 ensuite lä piscine , les chambres rénovés , c'est toujours bien mais bon different .
Moi je n'ai pas vu la chenille autour des dromadaires , mais une troupe d'allumé Francais quî venait étudier le coran ...avec des comportements bizarres de chez bizarre .
Question emplacement c'est vraiment bien .
Moi pour mes recherches, je fais au plus simple, j'achète le GDR et Lonely et j'élimine de mes choix systématiquement les adresses qui y sont mentionnés...
Bonjour, je vais faire également un circuit vers le sud marocain en partant de Marrakech, dans 2 semaines. Comme nous allons louer une Dacia, nous avons décidé d'abandonner l'idée de le faire à l'aéroport, car il faut lire les forums de ces agences de location et nous avons trouvé une agence qui viendra nous chercher et nous louera ensuite le véhicule. C'est trop important un véhicule surtout au Maroc et il faut aussi éviter les arnaques. Les paiements en carte bancaire sont difficiles, mieux est de retirer en arrivant à l'aéroport ou d'aller au bureau de change si on a un peu d'euros sur soi. Avec des enfants le mieux est l'hôtel les riads sont dans la medina - typiques mais tu ne peux pas t'y rendre en voiture, tu dois trouver un parking avant. Ou tu rends ton véhicule et tu leur demandes de venir te chercher. Réserver c'est plus prudent surtout avec des enfants. Bonnes vacances. Piknik
Merci pour les suggestions. Si je comprends bien l'idéal est un hôtel en bord de medina, ou un riad proche d'une rue carrossable (je dois encore regarder la carte de Marrakech).
Sinon la voiture est la 1ere chose que j'ai regardée.
J'ai vu que beaucoup de gens recommandent Medloc sur le forum et tous semblent d'accord pour éviter les grandes marques franchisées. Bref j'ai enquêté auprès des loueurs locaux.
J'ai d'abord déterminé le modèle de voiture car nous sommes 6, ce qui réduit les choix. Dacia Lodgy (diesel) est produite au Maroc est semble etre tres populaire chez les loueurs. Elle est moins chère qu'un minibus (pour lequel un chauffeur est nécessaire - j'ignore pourquoi, ils ont peur que le touriste se mette à transporter des migrants?) ou qu'un 4x4 Mitsubishi Pajero (95 à 110 eur/jour) ou Nissan Evalia (83 eur/j).
J'ai contacté plusieurs locaux et voici les résultats de ceux qui ont répondu:
- Medloc: 40 eur / jour ... km illimité, assurance tous risques, bref parfait, mais avec caution-franchise de 1500 euros (autant dire qu'a moins de vraiment détruire la voiture, toutes les réparations sont pour le touriste; comme en plus il quitte le Maroc, le controle des couts en cas de cabosse va être difficile à effectuer).
- Yacout tours: 45 eur / j, km illimité, assurance tous risques avec franchise de 500 eur
- wind-cars: 42 eur/j avec franchise de 5%... Après discussion, c'est 5% de la valeur du véhicule soit 9500 DH.
- Najm car: 45 eur/jour, assurance tous risques sans franchise. Ils nous prennent et nous ramenent a l'aeroport (comme les autres je pense), meme si on rend la voiture 2 jours avant quand on arrive sur Marrakech. C'est le loueur que j'ai choisi (et qui a spontanément proposé une galerie pour les bagages - on va essayer de voyager léger, mais d'apres les photos de la Lodgy, le coffre est petit en position 7 places - on va libérer une place mais mieux vaut prévoir la galerie).
Dernier point: je peux payer avec la carte bancaire, un avantage pour moi car je m'étonne de voir des prix pas toujours bas (il y a des hébergements, un peu classe certes, en DP à 80 eur / nuit pour 2 , cela fait 240 eur pour nous) et, en meme temps comme dirait notre président, des paiements seulement en cash (sachant que ma carte me permet de tirer 250 eur par jour je pense - l'équation coince quelque part).
Nous avons choisi aussi Najm car! Nous irons passer la nuit en arrivant en soirée à Marrakech hôtel Chem non loin de la place Djema hefna, très bien chambres triples petits-dej. compris et pratiques avec les enfants car c'est un buffet , il y a 1 parking privé. A Ouarzazate il y a aussi un hôtel à la sortie pas cher et très correct chambres triples et peti- déj. compris (je ne sais pas si je peux donner le nom). Il y a aussi l'oasis de Fint proche de Ouarzazate à voir et le restaurant-hôtel prix très abordables. Tu sais on peut faire de petits repas pour 4 ou 5 euros en bord de route et même acheter de la viande à une boucherie et la faire cuire au bar en face. A + Piknik
Si je comprends bien l'idéal est un hôtel en bord de medina, ou un riad proche d'une rue carrossable (je dois encore regarder la carte de Marrakech
Mais non ! 😮
À Marrakech l'idéal est de loger dans la médina, sauf si tu es de passage (dans ce cas tu dors dans le quartier Gueliz) ou si tu veux glander au bord d'une piscine dans un hôtel de la Palmeraie !
Tu as plusieurs parkings autour de la médina, proches des portes. Les riads ne sont jamais très loin, vous savez marcher un peu ? 😉
Le loueur amènera la voiture au plus près et viendra à ton riad pour la signature des papiers. Rien de plus facile !
Un des principaux intérêts de Marrakech étant sa médina il serait vraiment dommage de loger ailleurs. Pour vos repas, à côté, tu auras le choix de plusieurs petits restaus sur la place Jeema el Fna, à 3/4€ le menu.
Bonsoir
je viens de lire votre programme.Il me parait est tres important.
j habite la ville de TINGHIR.
N oubliez pas de visiter les gorges de todgha et sa tres belle palmeraie
Pour plus d explication et d aire je reste à votre disposition
Amicalmement
Merci pour ces précisions.
Il se trouve que je viens d'échanger avec l'organisateur d'une conference scientifique qui se tiendra cette année à El Jadida. Quand il m'a annoncé qu'il y aurait un diner de gala a 135 USD par personne, j'ai cru qu'il avait confondu USD et DH; c' est la qu'il m'a répondu que pour 135 DH on ne mangeait pas au McDo... Bon le diner de gala dans un hotel 5* inclut aussi un spectacle, mais c'est à ce genre de signe qu'on voit les progrès économiques d'un pays🙂
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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
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!
