Découverte du Maroc pour trois semaines en avril
by Melanie2505
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour à tous,
Nous partons à deux du 4 au 27 avril au Maroc. Nous arivons et partons de Marrakech mis nous ne comptons y rester que quelques jours.
Nous souhaitons découvrir de beaux endroits.
Nous voyageons en car, avec un budget serré, 20 euros par jour tout compris par personne. Nous comptons utiliserpas mal le couchsurfing pour l'hébergement.
Nousavons déjà fait beaucoup de recherches et je suis déjà parti une fois, mais là, j'aurais besoin de votre aide car il y a tellement d'endroits qu'on ne sait pas quel parcours faire.
Nous avons déjà quelques idées: ouzoud, chefchaouen, le désert (mais nous ne savons pas quel endroit est le mieux pour partir??), ...
Nous aimerions aussi pofiter de la mer
J'ai déjà été a ait benhadou et je n'ai pas été décu.
Voilà, en gros, quel parcours me conseilez vous sachant qu'on aimerait rester au moins deux jours à chaque arret.
Merci par avance pour vos réponses😉
Mélanie
bonjour
nombreux ceux qui viennent au maroc et se contentent d'aller sur le sud vu la grande vulgarisation du produit touristique sudiste..mais le maroc c'est aussi le centre...les montagnes...les petits villages...les sentiers sinueux et rocailleux... ou un simple bonjour suffit a creer une relation d'amitié ...
venez voir le maroc autrement!
quant a 20 euros par personne tout depend de vous et de ce que vous envisagez faire avec la somme indiquée!
cordialement
OK merci pour cette info, mais plus précisemment vers quels villages pouvons nous aller???
tenez par exemple venant de marrackech ou tout touriste semble obligatoirement vouloir passer allez sur la route qui mene vers kalaa sraghnas vous pouvez bifurquer sur attaouia et demnate ou vous aurez toute une mozaique du maroc allant d'une grande ville de renommée internationale a une ville oubliée par le temps mais connue par sa nature et ses grottes " emmi nefri."..ensuite continuez sur la route qui va a beni mellal vous pouvez faire un tour a ouzoud la fameuse cascade de plus de 1000marches archaiques ou le temps semble perdu ..et la vous avez l'embaras du choix entre un camping sauvage ;une residence chez l'habitant ou l'hotel du coin...tout en allant plus haut dans la montagne vous aurez anergui...la catedrale...et vous vous enlasserez jamais croyez moi...
bonne route et bonne chance mais si vous venez ces jours ci assurez vous de l'etat des routes!
pardon je ne me suis pas apperçu vous venez en avril...ok impecable c'est la periode ideale pour visiter le maroc!
20 euros pour deux par jour au maroc?
un budget serré, 20 euros par jour tout compris par personne
un budget serré, 20 euros par jour tout compris par personne
Merci Nemo pour cette correction.
Je pense que 20 euros par jour par personne c'est largement faisable meme si c'est un budget serré... et pour cause, je l'ai déjà fait. 😉
Bien évidemment, il faut oublier les palaces... de toute facon, ce n'est pas cela qui m'atire et pour beaucop de raisons. 😛
Merci pour tous les bons conseils qui m'ont été donné... je suis toujours preneuse si quelqu'un connait des endroits à ne pas manquer
bonjour,
comme tu pars pour 3 semaines, tu as le temps de faire un detour par le nord tanger, tetouan ou comme a chefchaouen une ville magnifique
comme tu pars pour 3 semaines, tu as le temps de faire un detour par le nord tanger, tetouan ou comme a chefchaouen une ville magnifique
Suis les conseils concernant la région de Beni Mellal, pour l'avoir seulement "traversée" (dommage) au mois d'avril c'est magnifique au printemps toute cette verdure, les champs en fleurs etc. J'ai également un souvenir ému des amandiers en fleurs dans la partie haute de la vallée du dadès... le mois d'avril est idéal pour ces paysages au pied des montagnes, ne vous limitez pas au désert. Nous avons été surpris dans les petites villes au pied du Haut Atlas et du Moyen Atlas de trouver beaucoup d'hotels presque vides à cette période malgré les vacances scolaires en europe, ce qui nous a permis d'être bien tranquilles et de ne pas nous ruiner sur les hebergements vu qu'on avait le choix. On était en voiture contrairement à vous. Je vous recommanderai les vallées du dadès et de la todra, la vieille ville de goulmima et côté désert merzouga, très tranquille également à cette période.
Merci à tous our ces précieuses réponses.
Voilà un itinéraire à laquel j'ai pensé grace à vos réponses et à ce que j'ai p lire sur ce forum:
Semaine 1: Marrakech/Essaouira/Tamri/Taroudant/TafraouteTiznit/Sidi Ifni... quels beaux coins à voir dans cette partie???
Semaine 2: Ouarzazate/ValléeDadès/Tinerhir/Goulmina/Erfoud/Merzouga... si vous connaissez des guides pour etites (meme très petits budgets), je suis preneuse
Semaine 3: Chefchaouen/Tétouan/Ain Asserdoun/Ouzoud/Demnate/Marrakech
Qu'en pensez vous???
Que me conseillez vous au niveau du transport
Merci encore à tous
OK merci pour ta réponse mais je ne pense pas qu'avec notre budget (20 euros/jour/personne tout compris) cela est envisageable????
Que me conseilles tu???
Bonjour,
bien sur que non , que 40 euros pour 2, cela ne suffira pas pour louer une voiture. d'ailleurs , ça ne suffira pas à grand chose, et surtout pas à tous les transports que tu as prévu. A moins que vous ne restiez dans les plans pourraves genre couchsurfing. Les plans terrasses et salons , sont de plus en plus rares, et quand ils subsistent les prix ne sont pas toujours donnés , plus rien à moins de 60 dh par personne.
Le conseil : réduire les ambitions, ne pas changer de lieu tous les jours, augmenter le budget .
rappel : le minimum pour une chambre double à la limite de la décence : 90/100 dh, et pas dans toutes les villes !! minimun plat unique 25 dh, repas à peu près correct 50. 100 km en transport public : 30 dh
bien sur que non , que 40 euros pour 2, cela ne suffira pas pour louer une voiture. d'ailleurs , ça ne suffira pas à grand chose, et surtout pas à tous les transports que tu as prévu. A moins que vous ne restiez dans les plans pourraves genre couchsurfing. Les plans terrasses et salons , sont de plus en plus rares, et quand ils subsistent les prix ne sont pas toujours donnés , plus rien à moins de 60 dh par personne.
Le conseil : réduire les ambitions, ne pas changer de lieu tous les jours, augmenter le budget .
rappel : le minimum pour une chambre double à la limite de la décence : 90/100 dh, et pas dans toutes les villes !! minimun plat unique 25 dh, repas à peu près correct 50. 100 km en transport public : 30 dh
Merci pour ces conseils.
Malheuresement, je ne peux pas augmenter le budget... mais je vais revoir le trajet.
Selon toi, qu'est ce qu'il faut que je maintienne et qu'est ce que je peux enlever dans mon trajet???
Pourquoi dis tu que le couchsurfing est pourrave??? t'as eu de mauvaise expériences???
Quel est le bon bon budget par jour à ton avis. J'avis vu un de tes commentaires qui disait moins de 200 euros par mois tout compris???
Merci à toi pour tes précieux conseils
* **J'avis vu un de tes commentaires qui disait moins de 200 euros par mois tout compris??? ***
ressort le moi , ce commentaire !!
Ma base en 'single' est de 23/25 euros par jour avec env 10 euros de transport tous les 3 ou 4 jours. en hébergement au plus bas, avec des repas légers sinon plus à midi , et à 5,7 euros le soir. le reste , c'est des visites, quelques cafés, en gros , la limite pour pas se priver.
Pour un mois je dépense sur place 700 euros !
Couchsurfing au Maroc, ce n'est pas l'Europe ! beaucoup se sont inscrits pour éventuellement draguer, et éventuellement réclamer une contribution , pour des hébergements dans des villes ou quartiers sans intéret.
Couchsurfing au Maroc, ce n'est pas l'Europe ! beaucoup se sont inscrits pour éventuellement draguer, et éventuellement réclamer une contribution , pour des hébergements dans des villes ou quartiers sans intéret.
OK merci pour ces précisions.
J'ai recherché le commentaire c'est dans "budget routard", excuses, tu as répondu as ce message mais ce n'est pas toi qui a ecrit 200 par semaine (en plus je le suis planté entre mois et semaine)... désolée
As tu un itinéraire ou des coins à ne pas manquer à me conseiller parce que là j'avoues que je suis un peu perdue
Merci pour tout tes conseils
bonjour mélanie.
Je vois que t'es géné par un budget serré... Cependant, si tu n'a pas de gout de luxe, vous pouvez passé 3 semaines tranquilles avec un tel capital. A savoir qu'effectivement, en un mois, j'ai également claqué 700eu et ke la moitié du voyage (2 semaines), je ne partageais pas la chambre d'hotel (y comprix bien sur le prix). Tu as des sandwichs copieux et plutot bons à 1e50 et des chambres à 4e 50! Je m'étais pas mal aidé du guide du routard pour ce genre de plans.. Quand au prix du taxi, tu le divises au nombre de passagers..
Pour mes coups de coeurs.. Je peux te parler de tinghir, une magnifique palmeraie située à coté des gorges du todra qui est également un superbe spot qui appelle à la rando et à l'escalade (que je te conseille fortement si tu aimes grimper!) Entre tinghir et les gorges, tu peux trouver une petite auberge "chez ali", c'est roots mais trés joli, haut en couleurs et le sourire, l'humour et les soirées au rythmes des tamtams d'ali et sa famille sont fort agréables.
J'ai également beaucoup apprécié merzouga, au sud est (proche de l'algérie). LE desert y est énooorme! Grand moment de magie qui nous a d'ailleurs aspiré 5 jours! Nous étions dans un petite auberge nommée le soleil bleu, toujours trés roots mais toujours aussi charmante, surtout à cette période de l'année ou vous aurez l'auberge que pour vous! . Par contre je ne peux rien te promettre sur le déroulement d'un séjour làbas, car à contrario, j'ai eu vent de certains séjours ki se sont mal passés dans cette auberge.. j'imagine que ct un peu dû à leur guide pour le moins particulier! ..
Tu as comme déjà noté au dessus les montagnes qui sont fort agréables, azrou et la forêt des singes ..
Chefchouan au nord qui est superbe ville, où je vous conseille d'aller vous détendre dans le hamam traditionnel....
Essaouera, trés jolie ville également, avec sa médina agréable ou contrairement à beaucoup d'autres grandes villes marocaines, tu n'es pas constament harcelé pour acheter ... C'était en tout cas mon ressenti et celui des personnes ke j'ai pu rencontrer sur la route...
Si vous êtes sportifs tu as également un bon spot de surf à tinsit dans le sud, petit village de pêcheurs également trés sympatiques..
Voilou en espérant que ça puisse te servir.. je voudrais juste te donner un petit conseil.. ne vous speedez pas, ne vivez pas le voyage dans la surconsommation.. profitez des bonnes choses à leur juste valeur!
Bonne préparation et surtout bon voyage! barraka!
Bonne préparation et surtout bon voyage! barraka!
bonjour
d abord je tiens a vous singaler que vous avez un bon avantage si ce lui du tempts😇 car voupuvez visiter pas mal d endroit votre budget de 20e par personne 🤪depent de votre nombre de personnes et de ceque vous voulez quoi qu il soit il y a toujour des solutions je vous conseil de cibler une region bien precise exp:marrakech, ourzzat, tarodant, tafraout, tiznit, agadir cela vous le detour😏
bravo
Bonjour ,
Je te propose de découvrir mon propre circuit effectué l' été dernier sur 4 semaines ; en zappant la partie redescendant sur Agadir depuis Marrakech ( qui à mon avis représente beaucoup moins d' intérêt que le restant de mon parcours ) , il est raisonnablement envisageable sur 3 semaines . Ce circuit a été réalisé en famille et fourgon aménagé ... Le tracé détaillé de ce parcours , le récit en images , figurent ICI .
Contacte moi pour toute demande d' infos complémentaires ... Amicalement .
Je te propose de découvrir mon propre circuit effectué l' été dernier sur 4 semaines ; en zappant la partie redescendant sur Agadir depuis Marrakech ( qui à mon avis représente beaucoup moins d' intérêt que le restant de mon parcours ) , il est raisonnablement envisageable sur 3 semaines . Ce circuit a été réalisé en famille et fourgon aménagé ... Le tracé détaillé de ce parcours , le récit en images , figurent ICI .
Contacte moi pour toute demande d' infos complémentaires ... Amicalement .
Nos récits de voyages : http://escapades.jimdo.com/
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Je rentre du Maroc hier!!! 3 jours de pluie sur 7 jours.....rentrée avec 4 heures de retard sur horaire initial!! panne, aiguilleurs, etc.... je confirme que voyager au maroc en taxis est une galère!! pour les grands taxis, 4 sur le siège arrière et 3 devant........les petits taxis galère pour les prix.......Le souk et la chasse au tourismes ......je ne peux plus le supporté, avis unanime d'ailleurs des gens dans l'avion retour. Trop c'est trop.( j'étais à Agadir.) Je retournerais dans 2 mois avec ma voiture et je n'irais pas au souk.........BYE
Merci à tous pour vos réponses.
Par rapport aux parcours qui m'ont été conseillé, aviez vous une voiture ou utilisiez vous les transports collectifs???
Est ce que ce n'est pas trop galère de se rendre à Merzouga en transport collectif???? avec notre budget, la location de voiture est impossible
Merci encore à tous pour ces précieuses informations
Bonjour,
Tu me fais rêver par ton projet ! Je suis justement en ce moment entrain de me composer un itinéraire sur 3 semaines et... En moto... 1 semaine consacrée à mon aller-retour de la bretagne où j'habite jusqu'au sud de l'Espagne pour prendre le bateau et 2 semaines consacrées au Maroc.
Bon... Ceci dit... Je suis déja allé dans le secteur où tu dois te rendre et si cela t'intéresse tu peux voir de nombreuses photos sur ce secteur sur mon petit site perso :
www.Dromadaire59.com
Bon voyage !!!
Amicalement.
Didier.
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Just so you know, I’m planning to do this trip solo (25 years old), using only public transport and just a backpack. I’ve already been to Marrakech and climbed Mount Toubkal two years ago...
I’ll be arriving in Tangier. Day 1-2: Explore the city center, hike around Cap Spartel... Day 3: Stop in Tetouan Day 4-5-6: Chefchaouen and a day hike in the Rif Mountains Day 6-7: Discover the city of Fes (I’ve heard so many great things!!) Day 8: Stop in Meknes and possibly visit the historic site of Volubilis Day 9-10: Rabat (I’ve heard mixed things... some good, some bad) After that, I have the choice of heading back to Tangier for my return flight... or going down to Agadir (also a possible return flight) and extending my trip by 5 days :)
From what I can tell, everything is well connected by bus (CTM) or train (ONCF). Another question: Is the vibe in Moroccan youth hostels for meeting people the same as what you’d find in Western Europe?
Thanks in advance for your replies and your kindness! 😊
Tickets for entry to Majorelle Garden are only issued online via an official site
(though there are fraudulent sites out there). On the official site, they ask for legitimate info
(name, nationality, etc.). What made me go "hmm" was the request for both an email address
AND a password (with confirmation). Is this normal?
Thanks for your replies.
Hi there, a group of girlfriends and I are heading to Tunisia. We’d love to know how much cash we should bring for 6 days, considering everything’s already paid for at the hotel. Thanks for your tips!
Hi everyone! :)
I’m finalizing the loop I’d like to do in May over 13 days, starting and ending in Essaouira.
We’re planning to rent a vehicle and are pretty active—we’re not really into crowds (that’s why I’ve decided to skip Marrakech).
Here’s my proposed itinerary:
Trip Proposal Summary: From May 13 (morning arrival) to May 26 (morning departure) Arrival and departure: Essaouira Day 1 (May 13): Arrival in Essaouira – Settling in / Exploring / Rest Day 2 (May 14): Essaouira – Water activities Day 3 (May 15): Essaouira to Tafraoute (~5h30) – route via Agadir – arrival and first exploration; Question: Is a detour to Taroudant worth considering? Day 4 (May 16): Tafraoute – Hike in the granite rocks – wild bivouac Day 5 (May 17): Tafraoute – Aït Mansour gorges – oasis – night in a hostel Day 6 (May 18): Tafraoute → Foum Zguid (~5h) – transition route – simple overnight or bivouac Day 7 (May 19): Foum Zguid → Zagora (~3h) – Draa Valley – desert prep Day 8 (May 20): Zagora → M'Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chigaga – departure with 4x4 guide – entering the dunes – bivouac Day 9 (May 21): Erg Chigaga – full desert day – walking, exploring – bivouac Day 10 (May 22): Desert → Ouarzazate (~5–6h) – leaving the desert – rest Day 11 (May 23): Aït Benhaddou – early visit – short hike – overnight stay Day 12 (May 24): Aït Benhaddou → Telouet – route toward the Atlas – start of trek – bivouac Day 13 (May 25): Atlas → Essaouira (~5–6h) – end of trek – return to Essaouira (overnight) Day 14 (May 26): Essaouira – free time + return flight
What do you think?
I aimed for an excursion to the Chigaga desert from M’Hamid because it seems less touristy and allows for a more compact loop. Is that a good idea? Is the drive to M’Hamid maybe too tedious?
Open to your great tips if there’s room for optimization!
All ears! :)
Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Clément
I’m finalizing the loop I’d like to do in May over 13 days, starting and ending in Essaouira.
We’re planning to rent a vehicle and are pretty active—we’re not really into crowds (that’s why I’ve decided to skip Marrakech).
Here’s my proposed itinerary:
Trip Proposal Summary: From May 13 (morning arrival) to May 26 (morning departure) Arrival and departure: Essaouira Day 1 (May 13): Arrival in Essaouira – Settling in / Exploring / Rest Day 2 (May 14): Essaouira – Water activities Day 3 (May 15): Essaouira to Tafraoute (~5h30) – route via Agadir – arrival and first exploration; Question: Is a detour to Taroudant worth considering? Day 4 (May 16): Tafraoute – Hike in the granite rocks – wild bivouac Day 5 (May 17): Tafraoute – Aït Mansour gorges – oasis – night in a hostel Day 6 (May 18): Tafraoute → Foum Zguid (~5h) – transition route – simple overnight or bivouac Day 7 (May 19): Foum Zguid → Zagora (~3h) – Draa Valley – desert prep Day 8 (May 20): Zagora → M'Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chigaga – departure with 4x4 guide – entering the dunes – bivouac Day 9 (May 21): Erg Chigaga – full desert day – walking, exploring – bivouac Day 10 (May 22): Desert → Ouarzazate (~5–6h) – leaving the desert – rest Day 11 (May 23): Aït Benhaddou – early visit – short hike – overnight stay Day 12 (May 24): Aït Benhaddou → Telouet – route toward the Atlas – start of trek – bivouac Day 13 (May 25): Atlas → Essaouira (~5–6h) – end of trek – return to Essaouira (overnight) Day 14 (May 26): Essaouira – free time + return flight
What do you think?
I aimed for an excursion to the Chigaga desert from M’Hamid because it seems less touristy and allows for a more compact loop. Is that a good idea? Is the drive to M’Hamid maybe too tedious?
Open to your great tips if there’s room for optimization!
All ears! :)
Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Clément
A lot of people find it important to stick to their budget when traveling—not to skimp, but to visit as many places as possible since traveling is their hobby.
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
I think that’s it for now.
Take care
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
I think that’s it for now.
Take care
Hi everyone! 😊
We’re traveling as a family to Marrakech from April 19 to 24, and there’ll be 15 of us (all ages), staying in the Targa neighborhood (El Idrissi Street).
I’d love your advice on a few things! 🙏
🚗 Vehicle rental
We’re thinking of renting 3 cars. We’ve seen really low prices online, but often without insurance.
👉 Do you have any reliable contacts or personal experiences to share?
👉 Would you recommend getting specific “tourist” insurance?
🏛️ Visits – Bahia Palace & Saadian Tombs
We’d like to visit the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs, but:
We can’t find single tickets online We only see guided tours with fixed times (like 9:30 AM / 4-hour tours)
👉 Do you know if it’s possible to book without a guide? 👉 Or do we have to buy tickets on-site? (We’re a little worried about crowds and lines, especially with older folks in the group.) 🍽️ Restaurants / meals We’ve spotted the Grand Bazaar Marrakech for a meal. 👉 Any thoughts? 👉 Could you recommend other restaurants in the same budget? (We’re a big group, so it needs to stay reasonable.) For lunch/snacks, we’ve seen:
Snack Toubkal Goûter Saveur
👉 If anyone’s been, I’d love your feedback! 😊 🛒 Practical info – Targa neighborhood We’ll be in Targa (El Idrissi Street). 👉 Are there shops nearby for quick groceries (breakfast, water, etc.)?
If you’ve got any great tips, contacts, or little tricks, I’d love to hear them! 😍 Thanks so much for your help! 💖
We can’t find single tickets online We only see guided tours with fixed times (like 9:30 AM / 4-hour tours)
👉 Do you know if it’s possible to book without a guide? 👉 Or do we have to buy tickets on-site? (We’re a little worried about crowds and lines, especially with older folks in the group.) 🍽️ Restaurants / meals We’ve spotted the Grand Bazaar Marrakech for a meal. 👉 Any thoughts? 👉 Could you recommend other restaurants in the same budget? (We’re a big group, so it needs to stay reasonable.) For lunch/snacks, we’ve seen:
Snack Toubkal Goûter Saveur
👉 If anyone’s been, I’d love your feedback! 😊 🛒 Practical info – Targa neighborhood We’ll be in Targa (El Idrissi Street). 👉 Are there shops nearby for quick groceries (breakfast, water, etc.)?
If you’ve got any great tips, contacts, or little tricks, I’d love to hear them! 😍 Thanks so much for your help! 💖
As-salamu alaykum!
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Mathieu
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Mathieu
Mid-May: arriving alone (so, a "petit taxi"?) at Marrakech airport around 4:30 PM,
is it advisable to take a taxi at the airport (cost?) or is it wiser to book one through the hotel before departure (which would cost me 20 €)?
I think I’ve seen lower fares elsewhere (12 €?).
Destination: Riad Sijane near Djemaa El Fna square. Thanks!
hi there
we’re heading to Hammamet in a few months
what would you recommend visiting for a week?
best regards
Hi there,
I’m planning my next trip outside Europe for next year, but unfortunately, I don’t have a choice with the dates—it’s late June to early July. Last year, I went to Japan for three weeks, and it was constantly 36-37°C with over 90% humidity. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible either.
For Egypt, I know it’s a period to avoid if possible, but I’m thinking that by the sea, it might be manageable. Otherwise, I’ll consider another destination.
Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada in the evening Day 2, 3, 4: Hurghada Day 5: Hurghada, then drive to Luxor in the early afternoon Day 6: Luxor Day 7: Luxor, then drive back to Hurghada in the late afternoon Day 8, 9, 10, 11: Hurghada Day 12: Return flight
For the Hurghada trip, either rent a car or—easier—a private car/van. Is it worth adding an extra day in Luxor?
During the stay, we’re planning activities like camel rides, quad biking, jeep tours, snorkeling, and jet skiing.
Thanks for your replies
I’m planning my next trip outside Europe for next year, but unfortunately, I don’t have a choice with the dates—it’s late June to early July. Last year, I went to Japan for three weeks, and it was constantly 36-37°C with over 90% humidity. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible either.
For Egypt, I know it’s a period to avoid if possible, but I’m thinking that by the sea, it might be manageable. Otherwise, I’ll consider another destination.
Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada in the evening Day 2, 3, 4: Hurghada Day 5: Hurghada, then drive to Luxor in the early afternoon Day 6: Luxor Day 7: Luxor, then drive back to Hurghada in the late afternoon Day 8, 9, 10, 11: Hurghada Day 12: Return flight
For the Hurghada trip, either rent a car or—easier—a private car/van. Is it worth adding an extra day in Luxor?
During the stay, we’re planning activities like camel rides, quad biking, jeep tours, snorkeling, and jet skiing.
Thanks for your replies
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Morocco in September-October in our Fiat camper van, which isn’t a 4x4 but has already handled quite a bit of rough travel. While reading up on southern Morocco, we’ve been drawn to the Aguinane oasis but I’m having trouble locating it on the map. Is it possible to get there without a 4x4?
Thanks for your help