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Bonjour,
Je voudrais avoir des infos concernant le ferry france/tunisie, les tarifs 1 voiture+2 adultes+1chien, la durée, qu'en avez-vous pensé, merci d'avance.
Ferry entre la France et la Tunisie
by Koubalita
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Bonjour,
Tous les renseignements sont sur www.sncm.fr
La traversée dure entre 18 et 22 heures en fonction de l'état de la mer.
Les bateaux que j'ai aimé sont Danièle Casanova et Carthage. J'ai moins bien aimé Le Méditerranée.
Slts.
Mehdis,
Moi je vais TOUJOURS par Genes ...c'est mieux et moins cher.... www.gnv.it
Ciao
Le vieux Jack
bonjour,
En plus de ce qui a été déjà dit, je pense qu'il est important de comptabiliser aussi dans la durée totale, les délais d'embarquement débarquement, et là mon avis est défavorable:
* Il faut compter une demie journée d'embarquement à Marseille (sans compter files d'attentes de voitures avant !) * compter aussi une demie journée de débarquement à La Goulette (l'avant-port de Tunis, qui en est séparé par un lac de 12km de long).
Ces deux demies journées sont infernales de bousculades d'attentes et de CO2 de voitures etc...
Au total : 1/2 journée + 22h + 1/2 journée = TROIS JOURS qui ne sont d'aucune façon des vacances, à moins de se plaire dans les bars du paquebot ou sur son pont...
Si une traversée maritime est indispensable à vos yeux, ET si vous avez le temps, autant ne faire que 7-8h de traversée par la Sicile (Trapani ou Palermo) ( voir sujet plus ancien ici) et parcourir toute la botte italienne (de la cuisse à la cheville ou au talon ! lol) avant la Tunisie.
Infos juste pour mieux cerner vos choix et non pour décourager ! Millenuits
* Il faut compter une demie journée d'embarquement à Marseille (sans compter files d'attentes de voitures avant !) * compter aussi une demie journée de débarquement à La Goulette (l'avant-port de Tunis, qui en est séparé par un lac de 12km de long).
Ces deux demies journées sont infernales de bousculades d'attentes et de CO2 de voitures etc...
Au total : 1/2 journée + 22h + 1/2 journée = TROIS JOURS qui ne sont d'aucune façon des vacances, à moins de se plaire dans les bars du paquebot ou sur son pont...
Si une traversée maritime est indispensable à vos yeux, ET si vous avez le temps, autant ne faire que 7-8h de traversée par la Sicile (Trapani ou Palermo) ( voir sujet plus ancien ici) et parcourir toute la botte italienne (de la cuisse à la cheville ou au talon ! lol) avant la Tunisie.
Infos juste pour mieux cerner vos choix et non pour décourager ! Millenuits
Excusez moi de revenir, mais en matière de Traversée France Tunisie il y a de quoi jouer exceptionnellement! au petit rapporteur pour avoir des témoignages édifiants que vous pouvez consulter vous même tout en y trouvant de larges réponses à vos questions (vaut mieux être averti(e) pour valoir le double lol!)
1° consulter ce sujet : "Ferry France ou nord de l'Italie - Tunis?" sujet de BERNARD74 1 Avril 12:35
2° Voici des extraits de leurs auteurs pris dans ce sujet : N.B. les soulignements gras et parenthèses sont de moi.
* ** ["Aprés avoir testé les 2 et pour qelques centaines de kms en +. allez prendre le ferry à civitavecchia en face rome, l'Autoroute est agréable et le trajet maritime est beaucoup + court et généralement + calme. on est abrité du vent par la corse et la sardaigne...Rien que la différence de prix entre Grimaldi ferries et la compagnie française justifie le déplacement...Y a pas photo, ensuite le personnel est trés courtois et attentionné, c'est surprenant, à coté de la SNCM, ou on a l'impression d'etre comme un chien au milieu d'un jeu de quilles..."]
* ** ["(Il)a entièrement raison ... et son idée est parfaitement correcte. Toutefois si vous optez pour Genes lisez ATTENTIVEMENT la brochure dela GNV. ou remplissez la demande de réservation (simulation) et vous verrez le prix final avec la réduction. Et c'est vrai qu'il sont plus sympa que les francais et les autres... OUBLIEZ LES DEPARTS DE FRANCE CA FAIT 10 ANS QUE J'AI OUBLIE ...Les conseils sont bien fondés !"] * ** ["Bsr(...). C'est vrai ce que vs dites sur la SNCM. Les passagers sont du bétail et ils ne font rien pour exiger mieux. C'est du chacun pour soi aussi bien au départ de Marseille qu'a l'arrivée à la Goulette. L'été dernier, comme l'arrivée du bateau était en retard par rapport à l'heure prévue, les fonctionnaires du Port ont refusé de contrôler l'arrivée. Ils ont simplement fait descendre les passagers sans leurs biens "bagages, voitures, Motos, Caravanes"... en leurs disant simplement qu'il faut revenir le lendemain pour dédouaner leurs biens..Les passagers et ceux qui sont venus les chercher ont tous dormi dehors ou bien chez l'habitant des environs. Certains ont fait le voyage jusqu'à Monastir pour dormir et revenir le lendemain. Alors que Via l'Italie c'est une vraie croisière."]
* **["salut les amis, moi aussi je cherche a partir cette année en bateau ver la tunsie, depart de marseille laisse tombé c trop cher 1015 euro avec une voiture de 19/06 -->19/08, départ de gènes c bcp moins cher 624euro 18/06-->18/08, mai le problème j'habite perpignan et sa me fait 7h de route pour arriver jusqu'au gènes au lieu de 3h pour marseille, alor g tous calculé (péage+ gasoil+ billet) sa va me faire 850 euro de gènes au lieu 1150 euro de marseille...."]
ICI, ENFIN voilà qui est futé et très intéressant :
* **["bonsoir, j'habite en corse et pour moi c'est toujours cher pour aller en tunisie mais j'ai trouvé un moyen de visité en payant moins cher que si je passais par genes. donc je descends en voiture jusqu'à bonifacio je prend un petit bateau (la traversée dure 30 min) ensuite je visite la sardaigne je descend jusqu'à cagliari et la je prends un bateau italien qui nous enmene en sicile, il reste une matiné voire une journé donc j(ai le temps de faire les magasins a trapani et ensuite direction tunis. je mets presque 3 jours pour faire ce trajet. c'est 50% moins cher que par genes."]
Fin des extraits.
N.B., c'est malheureusement à cause de la défense du pouvoir d'achat que j'ai accepté exceptionnellement de jouer le rôle du "Petit Rapporteur" qui est aussi, un clin d'Oeil au journalisme et à l'information!!!! Millenuits.
1° consulter ce sujet : "Ferry France ou nord de l'Italie - Tunis?" sujet de BERNARD74 1 Avril 12:35
2° Voici des extraits de leurs auteurs pris dans ce sujet : N.B. les soulignements gras et parenthèses sont de moi.
* ** ["Aprés avoir testé les 2 et pour qelques centaines de kms en +. allez prendre le ferry à civitavecchia en face rome, l'Autoroute est agréable et le trajet maritime est beaucoup + court et généralement + calme. on est abrité du vent par la corse et la sardaigne...Rien que la différence de prix entre Grimaldi ferries et la compagnie française justifie le déplacement...Y a pas photo, ensuite le personnel est trés courtois et attentionné, c'est surprenant, à coté de la SNCM, ou on a l'impression d'etre comme un chien au milieu d'un jeu de quilles..."]
* ** ["(Il)a entièrement raison ... et son idée est parfaitement correcte. Toutefois si vous optez pour Genes lisez ATTENTIVEMENT la brochure dela GNV. ou remplissez la demande de réservation (simulation) et vous verrez le prix final avec la réduction. Et c'est vrai qu'il sont plus sympa que les francais et les autres... OUBLIEZ LES DEPARTS DE FRANCE CA FAIT 10 ANS QUE J'AI OUBLIE ...Les conseils sont bien fondés !"] * ** ["Bsr(...). C'est vrai ce que vs dites sur la SNCM. Les passagers sont du bétail et ils ne font rien pour exiger mieux. C'est du chacun pour soi aussi bien au départ de Marseille qu'a l'arrivée à la Goulette. L'été dernier, comme l'arrivée du bateau était en retard par rapport à l'heure prévue, les fonctionnaires du Port ont refusé de contrôler l'arrivée. Ils ont simplement fait descendre les passagers sans leurs biens "bagages, voitures, Motos, Caravanes"... en leurs disant simplement qu'il faut revenir le lendemain pour dédouaner leurs biens..Les passagers et ceux qui sont venus les chercher ont tous dormi dehors ou bien chez l'habitant des environs. Certains ont fait le voyage jusqu'à Monastir pour dormir et revenir le lendemain. Alors que Via l'Italie c'est une vraie croisière."]
* **["salut les amis, moi aussi je cherche a partir cette année en bateau ver la tunsie, depart de marseille laisse tombé c trop cher 1015 euro avec une voiture de 19/06 -->19/08, départ de gènes c bcp moins cher 624euro 18/06-->18/08, mai le problème j'habite perpignan et sa me fait 7h de route pour arriver jusqu'au gènes au lieu de 3h pour marseille, alor g tous calculé (péage+ gasoil+ billet) sa va me faire 850 euro de gènes au lieu 1150 euro de marseille...."]
ICI, ENFIN voilà qui est futé et très intéressant :
* **["bonsoir, j'habite en corse et pour moi c'est toujours cher pour aller en tunisie mais j'ai trouvé un moyen de visité en payant moins cher que si je passais par genes. donc je descends en voiture jusqu'à bonifacio je prend un petit bateau (la traversée dure 30 min) ensuite je visite la sardaigne je descend jusqu'à cagliari et la je prends un bateau italien qui nous enmene en sicile, il reste une matiné voire une journé donc j(ai le temps de faire les magasins a trapani et ensuite direction tunis. je mets presque 3 jours pour faire ce trajet. c'est 50% moins cher que par genes."]
Fin des extraits.
N.B., c'est malheureusement à cause de la défense du pouvoir d'achat que j'ai accepté exceptionnellement de jouer le rôle du "Petit Rapporteur" qui est aussi, un clin d'Oeil au journalisme et à l'information!!!! Millenuits.
Bonjour,
Désolé de te contre dire. Je me présente toujours environs une heure et demi à deux heures avant le départ du bateau, c'est largement suffisant pour l'embarquement. C'est valable pour Marseille et Tunis. Le débarquement à Marseille est relativement rapide. Le débarquement à Tunis est plus long à cause des contrôles douaniers. Je suis privilègié sur ce point car mon véhicule est immatriculé en Tunisie et suis dispensé des formalités fastidieuses des véhicules étrangers. Le bateau accoste à la Goulette. Le chenal auquel tu fais allusion permet d'accéder au port de Tunis, qui est désaffecté depuis un moment déjà. 1/2 journée + 22 heures + 1/2 journée = 2 jours et non 3 si je sais encore compter. Quand on voyage par bateau, c'est que par avion ce n'est pas possible ou pas envisageable. Passer par la Sicile n'est pas forcément une bonne solution. Quand je fais Tunis Barcelone, Débarquer à Marseille est plus intéressant qu'en Sicile.Pour mettre les choses dans leur contexte, j'habite Tunis et ne fais jamais de traversées en haute saison, Juillet et Aout.
A+
A+
Jack,
Le plus souvent, je vais en Espagne. Marseille est plus intéressante pour moi.
Slts
re bonjour
OUI
j'ai fait une erreur dans premier post, en écrivant 3JOURS, mais ce n'est pas une erreur de calcul plutôt lapsus : je voulais dire 3X12h = gâchis !!!
NON
Je ne voulais pas faire de la publicité ou l'apologie ou même défendre les intérêts des compagnies maritimes !!!! la preuve est que je n'y ai aucun intérêt !!!!!
Millenuits
Millenuits
Vous avez oublier de citer le plus grand bateau, le Venizelos, mais sa traversée dure entre 24h et 25h, je l'ai pris déjà 2 fois au départ de Gênes. Il fait aussi des départs de Marseille...
Sinon, si tu peux, evites les A/R en haute saison citée par MehdiS. En particulier, les allers pendant la 2eme quinzaine de Juillet et les retours pendant la 2eme quinzaine de Aout. Tu peux aller en Avril/Mai, c'est beaucoup moins cher.
Sinon, si tu peux, evites les A/R en haute saison citée par MehdiS. En particulier, les allers pendant la 2eme quinzaine de Juillet et les retours pendant la 2eme quinzaine de Aout. Tu peux aller en Avril/Mai, c'est beaucoup moins cher.
je rejopins tout a fait ce que dit Medhi. nous avons fait plusieurs fois la traversée depuis Marseille et nous en sommes content, plus particulièrement avec le bateau Danièle Casanova qui nous plait bien, et puis c'est faux, le personnel n'ai pas si mal que cela. nous avons toujours été bien acceuilli, le service était très correct et les restos satisfaisant.
passer par Géne, n'est pas franchement l'idéale non plus, car cela fait encore de la route en plus et personnellement je préfère me promener sur le pont d'un bateau que d'avoir les fesses sur le siége d'une voiture pendant des heures.
je précise que je suis Française, que je vis en Tunisie a Sousse exactement.
ghislaine
Bonjour,
Nous rentrons aujourd'hui de Tunisie après un séjour de 3 semaines... super. Nous sommes partis de Gênes il n'y avait pas de place au départ de Marseille avec une voitre 2 adultes et un chien. Notre aller et retour nous a coûté 1100€ avec cabine privative wc et douche (pas le grand luxe mais correct). Je craignais beaucoup ce parcours mais le temps a passé assez vite malgré ses 22 heures. Nous avons changé notre retour pour Marseille avec un supplément. Pour le chien aucun souci il était avec nous dans la cabine. Si vous souhaitez + de renseignements je suis à votre dispositions. Salutations
Nous rentrons aujourd'hui de Tunisie après un séjour de 3 semaines... super. Nous sommes partis de Gênes il n'y avait pas de place au départ de Marseille avec une voitre 2 adultes et un chien. Notre aller et retour nous a coûté 1100€ avec cabine privative wc et douche (pas le grand luxe mais correct). Je craignais beaucoup ce parcours mais le temps a passé assez vite malgré ses 22 heures. Nous avons changé notre retour pour Marseille avec un supplément. Pour le chien aucun souci il était avec nous dans la cabine. Si vous souhaitez + de renseignements je suis à votre dispositions. Salutations
Bonjour,
je voudrais savoir sans indiscrétion biensur lequel était le plus couteu entre marseille et genes parce-que ma mèr moi et une amie a moi nous voudrions prendre le bâteau pour la tunisie à partir du 12 juin tout en sachant que nous habitions en dordogne et que genes est trop loin car il y a 16h de route plus le bâteau et l'attente au port!
si vous pourriez me donneer quelques renseignements svp merci bisous
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(*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!
Fran
hi there,
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?
Thanks in advance for your help....
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?
Thanks in advance for your help....
Hi
I’d like to know if the road between Msemrir and Tamttatouchte is doable with a standard car (Dacia Logan).
Thanks a lot
hi,
I’m looking for a country to visit for 10 days in February.
What do you recommend for a trip with some sunshine, hiking, and sightseeing?
Thanks for your help
Thanks for your help
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!
Hi there,
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.
Thanks
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.
Thanks
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?
Marie
-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?
Marie
Hi there!
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?
Thanks so much for your advice!
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?
Thanks so much for your advice!
Hi everyone,
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
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, I just wanted to know the exchange rate for euros in Tunisia, thanks
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.
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!
Hi there, 🙂
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! !😉
Thanks
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! !😉
Thanks
Based on your experiences, do you have a professional to recommend?
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...
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 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
Hi there,
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.
Thanks in advance.
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.
Thanks in advance.
Hi, I'm looking for a taxi from Dakhla airport to downtown Dakhla.
If you know a contact ?????