Nous partons en croisiere avec nos 2 enfants + 1 bébé ce week-end.
Escale prévue à Casablanca le 16 avril 8h-22h
Apparement, il n'y a pas grand chose à voir à Casablanca (mosquée Hassan2), donc nous prévoyons de visiter Rabbat qui est à moins d'une heure d'autoroute.
D'aprés le forum, il faut prendre des taxis blanc qui n'ont pas de compteur (contrairement aux taxis rouges) et négocier le prix.
Les prix semblant trés variables, quel prix faut il compter pour location d'un taxi de 12h à 19h A/R port de Casablanca / Rabat avec arrêt pour visite de la ville.
Est-ce que les Euros sont accéptés ou faut il faire du change?
BONJOUR
QUI te dis qu il y a rien a visite a casablanca
surement des gents qui connaisse pas casablance
tu as les habous dan la nouvelle medina
tu as l ancienne medina avec ses vieux quertier ou vivai les espagnol et portugais
tu as la corniche de casablanca la plus belle du maroc ain diab
tu as la joutia de derb ghalef le plus GRANDsouk du maroc
tu a les kisaria de derb sultan les etal d epice
et j en passe
rabat est bien pale a cote
LARBI
tromperie est un grand mot surtout que je ne recommande aucun loueur de voiture
moi c'est ce que j'aurais fait avec 3 enfants ( un bébé en plus) surtout que pour se déplacer il faudra prendre des taxis ki n'accepteront pas plus de trois personnes
Bonjour
Mais qui donc t'a encore raconté qu'il n'y a rien à faire à Casa???????
Lis ce que je me suis donné la peine de rechercher dans le forum puisqu'il semble que cela te soit compliqué et peut être changeras tu d'avis. À l'avenir avant de dire de telles choses peut être pourrais tu commencer par faire une recherche. À voir et a découvrir à Casablanca
Parc de la Ligue Arabe
Musée de la Villa des Arts ;
Place Mohammed-V : autour de cette place se dresse la wilaya de Casablanca dont le campanile d’inspiration toscane attire les regards ainsi que le palais de Justice d’inspiration arabo-andalouse et une grande fontaine ;
La médina (Bab Marrakech) ;
Les nombreuses façades « Art déco », notamment le long de l’avenue Mohammed-V, boulevard 11 janvier etc. ;
Le marché central ;
La corniche et ses plages (Aïn Diab) ;
Le marabout de Sidi Abderrahman ;
Derb Ghallef : un grand marché aux puces, une sorte de caverne d’Ali Baba en plein air Un coin rare ailleurs de tout et une ambiance de souk une vrais grotte d Ali baba visite et prenez un jus de fruit 10dh et des gâteaux marocain 10dh dans des petits stands
La grande mosquée Hassan II Les visites de la mosquée sont programmées toute les heures sauf les vendredi 9h 10 h 11h 14h
Les Habous; là vous flânez 2heures c est la ville indigène du temps du protectorat qui a gardé son cacher tel qu'il étai il y a plus de 100ans demandez la pâtisserie Bennis (la plus réputée du Maroc gâteaux traditionnel marocain
Voila je pense que c est le plus intéressant, si j oublie consulté ce site pour connaitre tout http://www.visitcasablanca.ma/
Excursions autour de Casablanca
La Cascade
(23 km de Casablanca) La Cascade Mizab sur l'oued Hassar est une des promenades favorites des Casablancais en hiver. Par la Route de Rabat (RP.1) gagner Ain Harrouda, au km 20 tourner avant la descente de l'oued Mellah sur votre droite, direction la Cascade. Vous y trouverez quelques guinguettes sympathiques, un restaurant «Robert la Grenouille», qui vous accueilleront pour quelques heures de détente.
Retour possible en continuant la route de la Cascade par la riche vallée de l'oued Mellah, dont les maraîchers alimentent Casablanca en légumes. Au carrefour de la route S. 106, Ben Slimane Casa, tourner à droite, beau souk de fruits et légumes le dimanche, continuer ensuite sur Casablanca par lit Mellii et Ain Bordja.
La forêt de chênes liège de Ben Slimane
(54 km) On y accède soit par la S. 106, déjà citée, soit par la RPI Casa Rabat, tourner à droite après El Ouiza (30 km de Casa), direction Ben Slimane.
La forêt de Ziada vous offre de grandes clairières favorables aux piques niques ; en s'enfonçant dans la forêt on atteint une zone de rochers propices à l'escalade. A Ben Slimane, un restaurant marocain sous latente, «Chez Kébir», à l'orée de la forêt.
La première zone d’habitat social de Casablanca
vendredi 02 mai 2008
A l’heure où on rase les bidonvilles pour les remplacer par un savant cocktail d’habitations populaires et de lotissements plus haut de gamme, Yabiladi rappelle l’origine du quartier des Habous.
Dans l’ancien petit village de pêcheur en plein développement, les maisons blanches des Européens comme les aménagements industriels et portuaires demandent de la main d’oeuvre, pour construire tout cela. Et cette main d’oeuvre, ce sont le plus souvent des fellahs, des paysans qui viennent des campagnes pour travailler, et construire ce patrimoine architectural et Art Nouveau qui reste encore un des attraits de Casablanca
Et ces ouvriers, il faut les loger. Car ils n’ont que des tentes pour s’abriter, et viennent traîner bien près des villas. C’est ainsi que va naître le quartier du Habous, mélange d’une medina traditionnelle et de l’état de l’art dans la construction urbaine des années 20. Les rues sont plus larges qu’à l’habitude, les maisons sont équipées avec l’électricité, l’eau courante, mais l’organisation reste classique, les ouvertures principales sont sur les patios intérieurs, la place centrale avec le hammam et la mosquée est desservie par des rues où les boutiques trouvent leur place sous les arcades.
Le Habous, qui tire son nom du de l’organisation religieuse gérant les fondations, les dons (et au Maroc toutes les mosquées), est né. Il est aujourd’hui un des points de passage quasi obligé du touriste qui cherche quelque chose à visiter à Casablanca en dehors de la mosquée Hassan II. Son athmosphère tranquille et presque provinciale, préservée de la circulation intensive de la ville moderne, est animée par les boutiques, multiples, qui se sont installées dans le quartier dès sa construction.
Et parmi toutes ces boutiques, le détour par la meilleure pâtisserie de Casablanca vaut certainement le détour !
Car chez Beni Habbous on trouve les meilleures pastillas de la ville (à commander la veille, par téléphone), au pigeon ou au poulet baldi (=bio), mais aussi un assortiment trop tentant de pâtisseries marocaines, chebakias, briouates, sabots de gazelles, …
Beni Habbous :
2, rue Fikh El Gabbas
Cité Habbous - Casablanca
+212 - (0)22.0.303.025
100 DH c'est un budget global
je suppose qu'ils ne vont pas visiter un seul endroit
les personnes qui viennent sur ce forum ne cherchent pas toutes à faire des économies de bout de chandelle mais cherchent surtout les bons plans et avoir des informations pratiques
ça se voit que vous avez oublié ce que s'est de sortir avec des enfants et un bébé dans sa poussette en attendant un hypothétique taxi sous le soleil
Parmi les intervenants precedants, il n ya pas mieux ds toutes les agences du voyage au Maroc. Et pour completer, je dirai que le choix ne depend pas du prix de taxi casa-rabat or en train c´est mieux est moins cher. Rester á Casa, visitez les endroits indiqués avec voiture avec chauffeur, ou aller á Rabat le visiter avec voiture avec chauffeur ou taxi bleu( celui-ci loué á la journée) et ds ce cas tres important la negociation du prix, le temps et les les endroits á visiter. Pour Rabat: une fois á la gare Rabatville, faire á pied: centre ville, souk Legza, souk Zarbia( marché d´artizanat, tapis), Oudaya, et prendre taxi pour la tour Hassan, mauselé Mohamed 5, prendre taxi pour chellah, prendre taxi pour revenir á la gare Rabatville.
Bonjour
Le trajet Casablanca-Rabat n'est pas cher, voyage en taxi est d'environ 2Euros/personne, on préfère le train à 3Euros/personne âgée, il est plus sécuritaire.
Bon voyage
tes 2euros/personne n'est pas par taxi mais par transport collectif privé où tu es serré comme des sardines (4 dernieres et 3 devant avec le chauffeur)
Je veux dire, vous êtes déjà 4 personnes +1bébé, vous prendrez un taxi la même chose comme pour 6personnes et vous serez pas sérrés comme des sardines...
Eh oui, vous avez raison, ainsi que Larbi .
Des bons restos, concerts de musique de qualite, des endroits pour flaner, beaucoup de chose a faire et a voire .
Des chauffeurs de taxi honetes, La vie est moins chere qu a ...bref, une ville qui vit, qui bouge (com toute les grandes villes avec 1 port :marseille, roterdam, hambourg...)
Bonjour
les taxis sont actuellement en grève. JE VOUS CONSEIL de prendre le train. IL faut compter 50 dh pour un aller simple pour 1 heure de trajet. IL FAUT changer vos euros dans une banque. les banques ferment leur guichet à 16h
bon voyage
Le trajet en train Casa - Rabat ne coute effectivement pas beaucoup; mais les places assises sont parfois difficile à trouver (même en première) si vous avez le malheur de prendre le train aux heures de pointe (style 18h). La ponctualité n'est pas du 100% non plus; comme tous les trains du monde.
Et puis le trajet dure 2 heures avec escale à Ain Sebaa. Si vous ne me croyez pas, cf le site de l'ONCF www.oncf.ma/ . Je l'ai fait plusieurs fois, mais faut pas être pressé et si possible pas trop chargé non plus (bébé..hum...)
Donc seul, pas pressé: solution idéale car en effet, c'est du porte à porte. Le temps est compté et/ou vous êtes nombreux: solutions alternatives mentionnées ci-dessus. Et je confirme, y'a de quoi faire (largement) à Casablanca!!
Et puis le trajet dure 2 heures avec escale à Ain Sebaa. Si vous ne me croyez pas, cf le site de l'ONCF www.oncf.ma/ . Je l'ai fait plusieurs fois, mais faut pas être pressé et si possible pas trop chargé non plus (bébé..hum...)
désolé de te contredire mais la durée est de 1 heure! pour cela il faut utiliser la gare "casa port" et non casa voyageur car une partie des trains obligent a faire un changement a ain sebaa.
si tu veux utiliser casa voyageurs, il te suffit de choisir un horaire sans changement.
Nous devons nous rendre a casablanca un WE en janvier, nous somme 3 Personnes, quelqu'un pourrait il me renseigner sur le prix d'un taxi entre casa et kenitra…
Qui peux me dire le prix d'un taxi aéroport Marrakech à gare routière, ainsi que le prix du voyage supratours Marrakech Agadir. Merci pour vos réponses.
Je vais atterrir à fes sous peu le soir et je voudrai savoir combien cela coûte de prendre un taxi de l'aéroport à la gare routière. (je pense qu'il n'y aura…
Je vais a Eljadida le 14 avril, et aimerai connaitre le prix d'un taxi pour y aller de Casa aeroport, ou sinon quelle autre solution moins chere? merci…
Je souhaite avoir une idée que le prix du taxis de l'aéroport salé rabat vers rabat agdal?? si'il y a parmi vous quelqu'un qui est intéressé (particulier) par…
Here’s a first draft for a 14-night itinerary during the Christmas break with two teens. We’re especially fond of hiking (nothing too extreme, though), which is why we’re drawn to the south.
- Marrakech (2 nights)
- Aït Ben Haddou (1 night)
- Dadès (3 nights, though we’re thinking of doing a day trip to the Todra Gorge on one of those days)
- M'hamid (1 night)
- Erg Chigaga (1 night)
- 4 nights to slot in
- Marrakech (2 nights)
Okay, I realize this involves a lot of driving, and we’re still debating the return route since we’d like to avoid the Tichka Pass in January, but going through Taroudant seems like it would add *a lot* of time. 😕
If you’ve got other suggestions for an itinerary with great hikes, I’m all ears!
Also, the 4 nights total in MRK isn’t really our preference, but since we’re arriving/departing super early from overseas, we’d like to be a bit rested before the long flight.
Another question:
For hikes (aside from the desert one), is it better to have a guide with us, or are the trails well-marked?
Hi everyone,
Our trip to Morocco will be from November 3 to 17, in the High Atlas.
Basically, our route would be:
Marrakech - Aït Benhaddou
Skoura - Tinghir - Merzouga
Merzouga via the N12 to Zagora
Zagora - Draa Valley - Marrakech
It seems to be the low season, so I’d love to travel without having to book accommodations in advance. In other countries, pre-booking has restricted us and kept us from visiting unplanned sites. Freedom is important to us, but I’d also like to avoid arriving somewhere and finding nothing available.
What do you recommend? Book ahead or not?
Your advice is always helpful, and thanks to anyone who can shed some light on this for me.
Roberto
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!
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?
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!
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.
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?
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?
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 😊
