merci d'avance
Quelle ville choisir pour un voyage en Égypte?
by Mag1507
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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bonjour, je suis interessée par l'egypte comme voyage au mois d'aout avec mon cheri. nous souhaitons partir 14 jours. j'ai trouvé un vol sur nouvelle frontière a 500€ et des hôtel pas cher sur ebooking. mais je ne sais pas quelle ville vaut le detour??? nous aimons le dépaysement, le mouvement (nous avons 25 ans), les plages paradisiaques, les choses à visiter, enfin pleins de choses... la mer est un des critères de selection. quelle ville me conseillez vous? j'attends vos conseils avec impatience...
merci d'avance
merci d'avance
mag
Bonjour,
"les plages paradisiaques, les choses à visiter"
Alors aucune. Sharm à la rigueur.
Michel
"les plages paradisiaques, les choses à visiter"
Alors aucune. Sharm à la rigueur.
Michel
En 15 jours, vous ne pourrez pas tout voir et il faut donc faire des choix. Je vous suggère de lire un guide de voyage pour vérifier ce qui vous fait le plus envie. Disons que les principaux lieux, mais j'en oublie, sont :
le Caire, pour les pyramides, son fabuleux et gigantesque quartier du Caire islamique, son dépaysement, sa vie nocturne et culturelle intense...
Louxor pour la Vallée des rois, les temples et le Nil
Assouan pour les temples d'Abu Simbel et de l'île de Philae, la beauté exceptionnelle du Nil autour de la ville perchée sur des falaises au desuss de flots parsemés d'îles magnigfiques, lieu idéal pour des abaldes en felouque et moins hanté par le tourisme de masse que Louxor
l'oasis de Siwa pour le dépaysement absolu, loin des masses touristiques, en un endroit qui conserve encore son authenticité et un désert de sable fin superbe, entrecoupé de lacs et de sources entre deux dunes ; les oasis du désert blanc, dont Bahariya, sont plus proches du Caire et offrent de beaux paysages, mais c'est nettement plus touristique
Dahab dans le Sinai est le lieu idéal pour faire de la bronzette, s'alanguir sur les coussins bédouins le long du récif de corail et faire du snorkeling ou de la plongée ; les plages hippies de Ras Shaitan, plus au nord, conviendront aux plus aventureux et à ceux qui veulent un récif corallien encore inviolé ; éviter absolument Hurghada, horreur en béton conçue pour le tourisme de masse bas de gamme, et Sharm, station entièrement artiticielle, sorte de mini Las Vegas dédié au tourisme de masse là aussi
bonjour,
Je rentre du Caire.
Après un premier voyage en Egypte il y a qq années, j'y avais fait le tour classique, de tel aviv, frontière égyptienne, passer le sinaï, monastère Ste Catherine, grimpette sur le mont sinaï, Dahab, caire, louxor, assouan, lac nasser.
Je suis rentrée du caire où j'étais chez une amie qui y vit. Quel merveille ! Que de quartiers sympas, à 25 ans...j'hésiterais nullement de m'y attarder qq jours (mais pas plus en août à cause de la chaleur, il va faire torride !)
A gisey, à droite de l'entrée du sound sand light des pyramides, existe tout un quartier d'écuries, pas de voiture, des chameaux et des chevaux. Ballade dans le désert et thé avec les égyptiens à la terrasse d'une écurie, fantastique (mais en août, le faire vers 18h30). Des résidents (expats) le font chaque mois la nuit, à la pleine lune.
A Saqqhara, il y a des tas de "clubs privés", droit d'entrée de 50 pounds, où se trouvent, piscine, shows, danse du ventre, concert, tentes bédoins, et que des égyptiens, très chouette.
Dans le caire islamique, se trouve une salle de concert où sont organisées le soir des danses soufies, au parc Jazirah, vue magnifique sur la citadelle et amphitéâtre avec concerts réguliers, toute la "upper class égyptienne" s'y donnent rdv.
bref, le Caire j'adore, et vraiment plein de choses à voir, dead city (tombes) est très intérressant aussi.
Quant aux souks etc...pour touristes, chers et comme partout, les gens un peu plus agressifs que leur gentillesse habituelle. pas trop mon truc.
par contre à côté, aller assister à un cours coranique sunnite dans la fameuse mosquée al hazard (ortho ?), rdv de tous les sunnites du monde et plus vieille université au monde.
bon voyage et....bonne chance avec la chaleur, août n'est pas le meilleur mois pour se rendre en Egypte !!!
Dernière chose, les plages etc...quelques criques sympas près de Dahab, mais hurghada, sherm el sheik etc...le terme "paradisiaque" n'est pas vraiment approprié !!!! du béton, des tours opérateurs et des parkings de bus.....
quelques pélerins qui reviennent du mont sinaï (loger dans le désert, très chouette).
» L'expérience est une lanterne accrochée dans le dos qui n'éclaire que le chemin parcouru ..." Confucius
Entre Safaga et Suez il n'y a qu'Hurghada et éventuellement El Gouna.
Michel
Michel
Bonjour,
Nous avons fait un voyage organisé en janvier, il faisait un temps printannier, la guide nous a dit quelle arretait les visites en mai car trop chaud, 50°.
Nous avons visité les sites historiques, le circuit et un aperçu des sites est sur le site ci-dessous.
Bon voyage mais pas en août !!!!!!!!!!
@+ Michel T@
http://michel.talon.free.fr
a+ Michel T@
http://michel.talon.free.fr
Bonjour,
La seule chose est d'éviter l'egypte pendant ces mois trop chauds. Il fait irrespirable et pour faire des visites il faut une sacré dose de courage.
L'égypte est à faire de novembre à avril pour pourvoir profiter de tout.
J'ai été à sharm en août l'année passée et bien plus jamais, j'avais l'impression de vivre dans un four. 40° le soir à minuit avec un vent chaud.
gégé voyageuse dans l'âme
En août, il fait en effet très chaud, ce qui épuise et nécessite d'aller plus doucement que le reste de l'année, avec sieste en milieu de journée, pour éviter le trop-plein de chaleur.
Ceci dit, juillet et août ont également leurs avantages. Dans les sites antiques, très peu de monde, on visite donc de manière bien plus agréable. Et puis dans les villes, l'ambiance est extraordinaire le soir, car c'est le moment de la journée où les Egyptiens profitent de la fraîcheur et font la fête partout. Au Caire, plusieurs endroits où observer les touristes du Golfe, qui fuient la chaleur encore pire del'Arabie Saoudite et consorts. Au bord de la mer, la chaleur reste supportable grâce au vent, notamment à Dahab, par contre Sharm est très peu ventée et la nuit n'apporte pas vraiment de fraîcheur.
Ceci dit, juillet et août ont également leurs avantages. Dans les sites antiques, très peu de monde, on visite donc de manière bien plus agréable. Et puis dans les villes, l'ambiance est extraordinaire le soir, car c'est le moment de la journée où les Egyptiens profitent de la fraîcheur et font la fête partout. Au Caire, plusieurs endroits où observer les touristes du Golfe, qui fuient la chaleur encore pire del'Arabie Saoudite et consorts. Au bord de la mer, la chaleur reste supportable grâce au vent, notamment à Dahab, par contre Sharm est très peu ventée et la nuit n'apporte pas vraiment de fraîcheur.
PS : Sharm est un très mauvais endroit où passer l'été (et où rester en général, vu que c'est un horrible attrape-touristes bétonné) car il n'y a pas de vent, y compris le soir, si bien que la chaleur reste étouffante la nuit.
Il est plus avisé d'aller à Dahab l'été, le vent souffle en permanence.
Il est plus avisé d'aller à Dahab l'été, le vent souffle en permanence.
Salut,
"Il est plus avisé d'aller à Dahab l'été, le vent souffle en permanence"euh.. nous vivons a Dahab, tu l'as vu ou le vent l'ete??? oui, l'ete les Egyptiens font plus la "fete", c'est a dire, ils sont assis au bar en fumant une "Shisha".. apres tout depend du style de "fete" que tu desires.
"Il est plus avisé d'aller à Dahab l'été, le vent souffle en permanence"euh.. nous vivons a Dahab, tu l'as vu ou le vent l'ete??? oui, l'ete les Egyptiens font plus la "fete", c'est a dire, ils sont assis au bar en fumant une "Shisha".. apres tout depend du style de "fete" que tu desires.
Stychat ><))))*>....><))))*>....><))))*>....
Je n'ai jamais souffert de la chaleur à Dahab le soir, il y a toujours une brise marine, même en plein mois d'août, pour peu que l'on s'alanguisse en bord de mer. Même chose pour les plages hippies de Ras Shaitan plus au nord. Par contre, je garde un très mauvais souvenir de ma dernière escapade à Sharm, pour voir une amie qui avait le mauvais goût d'y passer ses vacances. Même à deux heures du matin, il n'y avait pas un souffle de vant et la chaleur moite était pénible. J'ai un ami qui y habite pour raisons professionnelles et qui affirme que c'est comme ça toute l'année.
salut,
nous habitons a Dahab pour raisons professionnelles, notre maison est a 20 metres de la mer. l'ete, cela ne nous empeche pas pour la nuit, de sortir les ventilateurs sur la terrasse! sans cela, il est difficile de passer une soiree a l'exterieur, mais c'est vrai, il fait tjrs plus frais a Dahab qu'a Sharm! mais bon, nous pensons que les personnes qui ecrivent viennent d'Europe et ne sont pas habituer a de grosses chaleurs comme ca, sans vent et chaleur tres lourde, et nous ne pensons pas qu'elles trouveront qu'il y a une brise, quasi-inexistante, et trouveront la chaleur accablante. ce n'est pas la meilleure periode pour venir en Egypte. Compare a Sharm, il n'y a pas de gros batiments dans ts les sens, qui arretent le tres peu de vent qu'il y a, donc c'est vrai, les soirees sont plus douces...mais cela vient peut-etre de l'ambiance qui regne a Dahab, qui elle aussi, est plus douce. nous sommes d'accord pour dire que ton amie a eu le mauvais gout de choisir Sharm'.
nous habitons a Dahab pour raisons professionnelles, notre maison est a 20 metres de la mer. l'ete, cela ne nous empeche pas pour la nuit, de sortir les ventilateurs sur la terrasse! sans cela, il est difficile de passer une soiree a l'exterieur, mais c'est vrai, il fait tjrs plus frais a Dahab qu'a Sharm! mais bon, nous pensons que les personnes qui ecrivent viennent d'Europe et ne sont pas habituer a de grosses chaleurs comme ca, sans vent et chaleur tres lourde, et nous ne pensons pas qu'elles trouveront qu'il y a une brise, quasi-inexistante, et trouveront la chaleur accablante. ce n'est pas la meilleure periode pour venir en Egypte. Compare a Sharm, il n'y a pas de gros batiments dans ts les sens, qui arretent le tres peu de vent qu'il y a, donc c'est vrai, les soirees sont plus douces...mais cela vient peut-etre de l'ambiance qui regne a Dahab, qui elle aussi, est plus douce. nous sommes d'accord pour dire que ton amie a eu le mauvais gout de choisir Sharm'.
Stychat ><))))*>....><))))*>....><))))*>....
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First of all: a big thank you to everyone whose insightful, funny, lively, and exotic posts we’ve enjoyed. It’s a joy to find such lovely writers on this forum, who’ve given me tons of ideas and addresses to prepare our trip.
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I’ve decided to show him a bit of everything by taking a road trip along beautiful backroads, with daily distances averaging 180-200 km (except on highways, which will be rare), regularly broken up by rest days. I’m counting on a speed of 40-50 km/h, plus stops/visits along the way.
Since I’ve read so many posts, I’ve narrowed it down to some very specific questions.
1) Coming directly from Rabat via the highway, we’d prefer to skip Marrakech*. Still, we’ll need to sleep somewhere nearby. We’ll head toward Skoura the next day. Does anyone have a well-located address for this route, possibly east of Marrakech? Ideally, we’re looking for a small town, easy parking, clean accommodation (minimum) with average comfort (or better if available), a bit heated, and if possible, pretty and/or nice—but above all, a place to sleep well, wash with lukewarm (ideally hot) water, and have a decent dinner.
(*Explanation for the "no-go" in Marrakech: it’s a shame, because there are truly beautiful things in this city, but I think the vibe won’t suit us—it’s an understatement for "it’ll put us off" / "make us flee" / "traumatize us." Not because it’s too crowded and we want to stand out from tourists (we’re part of them), but because of forced henna on your hand, or spending 10 minutes every quarter-hour saying "no thank you" to a "guide" who’s as much a guide as I am a trapeze artist. Knowing us, it’ll wear us down. The country is vast and beautiful, and our time too short to waste our memories just days after arriving. And I don’t want to ruin things for my peaceful husband, or he’ll demand we turn back—and Sète in November isn’t exactly thrilling either.)
2) Which route to Skoura (in 2 days)? I see two options: either via the Tichka Pass, with a night in Telouet before reaching Skoura, or via the R307/N23 from Demnate, with a night near Megdaz before descending to Skoura. So: Tichka Pass or R307/N23? I have a slight (big) preference for the second option, even though I know the other route is very beautiful too. Of course, before deciding, we’ll check the weather and the current state of the R307/N23—does anyone know where to get info on the road conditions? But even assuming the road is "passable," is it a bit too tough in itself? In short, is it reasonable? If a kind soul could share their experience, a thousand thanks in advance.
That’s all I’ve written for now. I’ll save the other questions for later posts. Thanks again to those who had the patience to read this and to those who can respond. Happy Sunday to all!
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First of all: a big thank you to everyone whose insightful, funny, lively, and exotic posts we’ve enjoyed. It’s a joy to find such lovely writers on this forum, who’ve given me tons of ideas and addresses to prepare our trip.
Our plan: to explore Morocco from November 2nd to December 4th. We’ll have our own vehicle (a 2011 Renault Grand Scenic, in great condition), shipped with us from Sète to Tanger Med. Returning from Nador.
Our profile: 75 and 62 years young, so old but happy to be, in very good health. Seasoned travelers—it’s practically our whole life. Lovers of beautiful landscapes, historic sites, fine craftsmanship, and road trips. This will be my 3rd trip to Morocco, but the first two were 20 and 17 years ago. I’ve never been north of the Essaouira-Marrakech line (though I’ve gone further south). As for my husband, a lifelong expat including in Muslim countries, it’s his first time in Morocco.
He’s the one driving. He’s very experienced, cautious, not necessarily fast, but used to driving in all conditions (and countries, including the most creative on the road). But I don’t want to tire him out, and he no longer drives at night (and we’ll be there in November).
I’ve decided to show him a bit of everything by taking a road trip along beautiful backroads, with daily distances averaging 180-200 km (except on highways, which will be rare), regularly broken up by rest days. I’m counting on a speed of 40-50 km/h, plus stops/visits along the way.
Since I’ve read so many posts, I’ve narrowed it down to some very specific questions.
1) Coming directly from Rabat via the highway, we’d prefer to skip Marrakech*. Still, we’ll need to sleep somewhere nearby. We’ll head toward Skoura the next day. Does anyone have a well-located address for this route, possibly east of Marrakech? Ideally, we’re looking for a small town, easy parking, clean accommodation (minimum) with average comfort (or better if available), a bit heated, and if possible, pretty and/or nice—but above all, a place to sleep well, wash with lukewarm (ideally hot) water, and have a decent dinner.
(*Explanation for the "no-go" in Marrakech: it’s a shame, because there are truly beautiful things in this city, but I think the vibe won’t suit us—it’s an understatement for "it’ll put us off" / "make us flee" / "traumatize us." Not because it’s too crowded and we want to stand out from tourists (we’re part of them), but because of forced henna on your hand, or spending 10 minutes every quarter-hour saying "no thank you" to a "guide" who’s as much a guide as I am a trapeze artist. Knowing us, it’ll wear us down. The country is vast and beautiful, and our time too short to waste our memories just days after arriving. And I don’t want to ruin things for my peaceful husband, or he’ll demand we turn back—and Sète in November isn’t exactly thrilling either.)
2) Which route to Skoura (in 2 days)? I see two options: either via the Tichka Pass, with a night in Telouet before reaching Skoura, or via the R307/N23 from Demnate, with a night near Megdaz before descending to Skoura. So: Tichka Pass or R307/N23? I have a slight (big) preference for the second option, even though I know the other route is very beautiful too. Of course, before deciding, we’ll check the weather and the current state of the R307/N23—does anyone know where to get info on the road conditions? But even assuming the road is "passable," is it a bit too tough in itself? In short, is it reasonable? If a kind soul could share their experience, a thousand thanks in advance.
That’s all I’ve written for now. I’ll save the other questions for later posts. Thanks again to those who had the patience to read this and to those who can respond. Happy Sunday to all!
Fran
Bonjour à tous,
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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 ?????
Hi there,
I’m looking for info about driving a vehicle in Tunisia.
Is it complicated?
Do I need an international driver’s permit?
Thanks for your help
Hi there,
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.
Any recommendations?
Have a great day
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.
Any recommendations?
Have a great day
It's all in the title.
Thanks in advance
Hi everyone,
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 😊
I know there are experts on this forum.
Thanks in advance
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 😊
I know there are experts on this forum.
Thanks in advance
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.
hi,
I’m planning to take the SETE-TANGER ferry with my car.
No agency in my town sells tickets.
Has anyone done this before and can point me in the right direction?
Thanks in advance.
have a good day
I’m planning to take the SETE-TANGER ferry with my car.
No agency in my town sells tickets.
Has anyone done this before and can point me in the right direction?
Thanks in advance.
have a good day




