Bonjour, j'aimerai avoir des renseignements et des photos sur la ville de zemmouri qui doit se trouver normalement dans le Nord de l'Algérie.
Mon père a vécu là-bàs 07 ans et j'aimerai comprendre son amour pour ce coin là, on me dit que c'est une ville bèrbère, j'aimerai avoir votre avis.
salut comment va ?
j'ai reçu sur ma boite dans hotmail un message qui dit que vous m'avais repondu mais je n'arrive pas trouve sa trace ici ..meme le message que je vous es envoye ?!! ok alors c moi le type qui habite a zemmouri je prefere que vous me contactee directement sur ma boite mail ok
combaloi@hotmail.com
mirage_de_la_nuit@yahoo.fr
alors a tres bien tot _
avant je fesai comme sa un comping sur le sable entre pots un cheval(indispensable) et des sacs de pommes de tere! et des grillade de poisson la nuit sur un feu de bois, sa c'est des vacance!!
ah oui sa pour des vacances c des vacances haha
alors dite moi votre pere il vous a raconte quoi sur zemmouri, il a vecu a zemmouri en quelle periode ?
il y a des photo de zemmouri sur le net je ne sais pas si vous les avais vu ou pas ?
combaloi@hotmail.com
moi j'habite pres de zemmouri c'est petite ville cotiere qu'on appelle courbet marine et courbet dans le temps .maintenant zemmouri bahri(Marine) et zemmori mais malheureusement etait secouee par le seisme du 21mai 2003.
si tu veux plus d'information
mourad
Ce que mon père m'a dit sur cette ville remonte à ses souvenirs lointains, avant l'indépendance, que c'est beau tout simplement mais les hommes ne savent pas décrire, du moins mon père. En tous cas je remercie tous les intervenant qui se sont interréssés à mon sujet. Et un jour j'espère que j'aurais l'occasion de visiter Zemmouri en particulier, et l'Algérie en général car je trouve bête de mourir ignorant, sans connaître mes voisins.
merci d'avoir repondue à mon e-mail, j'ai compris que dans votre imaginaire que zemmouri d'antant n'est pas la meme que celle decrite par les intervenants .
et comme votre pere vous a decris zemmouri pendant l'algerie française n'est pas la meme que celle d'aujourd'hui.
si tu veux realiser votre reve et faire la difference entre zemmouri qui est dans votre tete et votre imaginaire et celle d'aujourd'hui il faut faire un deplacement pour exaucer votre reve.
et là on pourra discuter
soyez la bienvenue
mourad744@hotmail.com
moi je connais zemmouri c'est une ville qui est connu maintenant par son port de peche, sa plage et sa foret.sur le plan culturel notre pays a un grand vide culturel, il n'ya pas de creation artistique ce qu'il fait zemmouri n'est pas connu comme ville culturelle.zemmouri est connu par sa plage et son port de peche.
moi pendant l'ete je passe quotidiennement par cette ville mais surtout depuis le seisme de 2003 la ville est ruine .
mosaique qu'est ce qu'il t'interesse au juste.je suis là pour t'aider
sincerement votre
mourad
et bien jvien de voire ton message et aparamen ta dla chance parce ke jsui francai jabite a creil dan loise mai paren son originaire de zemourie et ji vai preske tou les été je croi a lépoke de la colonisation sasapeler courbet sinon ta vu demande ske tu ve savoire et jte repondrai
ps la ville a été reconstruite depui le trenblemen de terre c mieu kavan lol
Je ne sais pas si j'arrive a bien vous amenez en villégiature dans la région, Bof, je vais essayer Ok?
Zemmouri Ville : La coquette
Le Centre ville communale de type colonial est traversé par une avenue de part en part. La vie s’articule autour de ce principal axe qu’est le cœur et la veine jugulaire de la ville. L’esplanade et la place des Martyres avec sa fontaine « Fouara », les infrastructures des services publics (Mairie, poste, sureté, brigade, sapeur pompiers, contribution, station service, Hôpital, lycée et CEM) se trouvent sur cet axe.
De par son panorama, de son emplacement ainsi que de sa géographie, la commune de Zemmouri est considérée comme l’une des plus belles côtes à l’échelle de la région. A quelque encablure de la RN 24, distante d’une quinzaine de kms à l’Est de la wilaya de Boumerdes elle offre une destination de choix pour son charme et ses attraits.
Cette coquette ville est située au piedmont et en aval d’un maquis rocheux El bord, offre de beaux paysages accidentés, parsemé de hameaux, surplombant et dominant la ville et la mer. La nature est généreuse pour les randonnées et les sorties en plein air et de pique-niquer en ce haut lieu enchanteur. Ce palier jouit en effet d’un magnifique panorama sur la ville et la mer
Respirez l’air frais de la grande bleue est le coin le plus idéal, contemplé et apprécier à partir des crêtes la mer scintillante et la ville à nos pied est presque un tableau idyllique, digne des cartes postales, vous donne la sensation de flotter dans l’air.
Grâce à sa proximité (à l’est d’Alger), à ses belles plages, grâce à sa sardine et à son hippodrome, Zemmouri est un important centre touristique, elle est célèbre aussi pour ses installations est ses courses hippiques : chaque année, au mois de juin, s’y déroule le Prix du Président sur ce magnifique hippodrome côtier.
La ville à été fondée en 1872 (Coord. Géo. 3°33’54 ‘’E 36°48’10’’N, Alt. Niveau de la mer 28m) sous le nom de Courbet-Zaatra pour devenir plus tard Courbet suite au décret du 07 avril 1886 (elle doit son nom à l’amiral Courbet « Amédée Anatole), et Zemmouri bien après l’indépendance. Les récentes découvertes de vestiges d’une ancienne ville à l’entrée de Zemmouri El Bahri témoignent que son histoire remonte à plus loin, bien avant la colonisation (1830). Au cours de son histoire, la région d’Alger à subi plusieurs séismes destructeurs, les tremblements de terre de 1662 et celui de 1715 qui ont touché la région d’Alger et leurs raz-de- marée ne sont pas étranger à la disparition de cette ville et de ses habitants, il reste aux chercheurs de se pencher sur ce point de vue. Néanmoins, aucun séisme majeur n’avait été répertorié jusqu'alors dans la région de l’épicentre du séisme du 21 mai 2003 à cause de sa proximité d’Alger.
Zemmouri comprend quelques bourgades et 4 principales agglomérations : Zaatra (ville mère) à l’entrée sud du chef lieu communal, Benyounes-Safsaf Nabi sur la RN 24 entrée Ouest, Hadj Ahmed-El Kharoub également sur la RN 24 à l’Est et enfin Zemmouri El Bahri au Nord sur la côte
La grande évasion vers le grand bleu : Zemmouri El Bahri
Le carrefour « rond point du centre ville » délimite la partie ouest de la partie Est. Une fois passé cette intersection et pour arriver au port, en emprunte une charmante rampe appelé aussi boulevard « front de mer » avec ses restaurants spécialité poissons « fritures et grillades» et ses cafés surplombant une splendide et séduisante crique appelée « cab cab et cab cab Zaatra »,
S’accouder à la rambarde pour observer les baigneurs sous un magnifique coucher de soleil et le moment le plus attrayant et le plus fort de la journée, le matin on peut assister à l’horizon a un lever du soleil inique, avec une étendue de sable fin et doré, une plage qui s’étend à l’infini, une vue panoramique qui vous prend jusqu’à la baie de Cap Djinet.
A l’Est La grande plage qui avoisine les 06 kms sur 300 m de large, dépassant les rives de Chouicha et de Hadj Ahmed, est classée parmi les beaux rivages de la région, côtoyée par une route parallèle à la côte qui donne sur des complexes touristique et des camps de toile ouverts tout au long de l’année. Une lisière de végétation méditerranéenne borde une grande partie de cette plage. Elle est protégée par un cordon dunaire et une lisière de pins, de peuplier, de mélèze et de mimosa, une zone naturelle protégée.
S’aventurer plus à l’Est, c’est pénétrer dans une magnifique et somptueuse forêt (Sahel) de pins d’Alep, de peuplier, d’acacias, de genévriers et d’arbustes divers, avec de belles clairières et des aires de jeux. De cet emplacement on peut gagner, a une minute de vol d’oiseau, le célèbre hippodrome de zemmouri par ses courses hippiques. Les caractéristiques des plages de zemmouri comprennent : au sommet, la crête de plage, en double pente vers la terre et la mer, puis le plan incliné du bras de plage, qui subit le va-et-vient de la marée et des vagues. On peut distinguer un cordon dunaire protégeant la plage.
Plus à l’ouest, longeant le port, on y distingue les divers bâtiments, aujourd’hui en ruines, des conserveries de sardines et des ateliers de salaisons de l'anchois. La plage « Dzira », une petite baie de sable très fin bordée de bungalows et de cabanons, et des rochers qui forment la digue du port côté Ouest « brise lames » du port, vous offre une vision, un tableau digne de Claude Monet, de Paul Cézanne ou d’auguste Renoir, avec au loin, plus à l’ouest la plage du figuier « El Karma », ou il fait bon de déambuler et de se promener le long du rivage.
J'espère que j'ai réussi un tout p'tit chouia de vous vous faire une description sommaire de la ville de zemmouri et de son environnement.
I’m heading back to Egypt for the first time in 30 years this July. Last time, I was 20, and we spent two weeks traveling on a shoestring as backpackers.
I’m wondering about a "cruise" on a felucca from Aswan—mainly to avoid being stuck in an air-conditioned tourist bubble (we’re already spending our first week in that setting with our diving club). We’d like to explore the most interesting stretch of the Nile between Aswan and Luxor. Do you have any thoughts on this option, tips, or maybe some contacts?
Hello, my husband and I will be in Egypt this coming November. Cairo seems more challenging to explore without a guide, and we’ll be there for 3 full days. Would anyone have the name of a guide?
Thanks!
Hi, we're looking for a guide to show us around Essaouira.
We're 11 adults and don't want to go through an agency. If you have a contact to help us discover this city, that would be great!
Thanks
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,
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.
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!
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.