Circuit de huit jours au Maroc
by Iparlakomend
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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bonjour, est ce que quelqu un pourrait me donner un circuit de 8 jours en commencant par marrakech .On voudrait aller vers ouarzazate et donc retour a marrakech.Nous voyagerions en bus ou autres.On partirait vers le 22 aout.
Bonsoir,
Si vous louez une voiture vous pouvez faire la boucle suivante:Marrakech, cascades d'Ouzoud, arche naturelle d'IMINIFRI, palmeraie de Skoura, Ouarzazate, Aït Benhadou, Marrakech.
En une semaine, c'est possible.
Nous avons fait un circuit l'année dernière, c'était notre 1er voyage au Maroc, nous disposions d'un peu plus de temps et nous étions allés jusqu'au désert.
Vous pouvez trouver notre carnet de voyage sur ce forum.
Bon voyage.
Bonjour ,
Ce forum est plein de circuit , de carnet de voyage qui correspondent à ce que vous demandez . Peut être n'avez vous pas le temps , mais pour vous faire une proposition il faut savoir votre façon de voyager : "en bus ou autres " est ce que ça veut dire uniquement les transports en commun ? Est ce que vous connaissez le Maroc ?
En bus et transports en commun , du tres classique : Marrakech - Telouet - Ait Bennhadou - Skoura - vallée du Dades - todgha et retour . Sans voiture oubliez les cascades d'Ouzoud ...
Ce forum est plein de circuit , de carnet de voyage qui correspondent à ce que vous demandez . Peut être n'avez vous pas le temps , mais pour vous faire une proposition il faut savoir votre façon de voyager : "en bus ou autres " est ce que ça veut dire uniquement les transports en commun ? Est ce que vous connaissez le Maroc ?
En bus et transports en commun , du tres classique : Marrakech - Telouet - Ait Bennhadou - Skoura - vallée du Dades - todgha et retour . Sans voiture oubliez les cascades d'Ouzoud ...
Que se vuelva la tortilla
Bonsoir Michel,
Autre boucle très sympa au départ de Marrakech, prendre la direction de Ouarzazate, faire une 1ère étape à Skoura, une 2ème à Tinghir, une 3ème dans le désert à Merzouga, puis une nuit à N'KOB et une dernière à Aït Benhadou avant de regagner Marrakech. A vous de choisir où vous voulez passer 2 nuits.Mais c'est jouable en une semaine et c'est très beau.
Bonjour,
* 2/3 jours pour Marrakech
*une journée à Essaouira
* Idée d'un petit circuit en 2 à 4 jours vers Ouarzazate http://fanaumaroc.canalblog.com/archives/2016/02/04/33319780.html
Bon séjour
* 2/3 jours pour Marrakech
*une journée à Essaouira
* Idée d'un petit circuit en 2 à 4 jours vers Ouarzazate http://fanaumaroc.canalblog.com/archives/2016/02/04/33319780.html
Bon séjour
Bonjour,
Voici une boucle réalisée en 2 semaines mais que vous pourriez adapter en réduisant la durée des étapes.
Arrivés à Marrakech, on a pris notre dacia logan et on s'est dirigé vers Skoura, au delà de Ouarzazate.On n'a rencontré aucun problème dans la traversée de l'Atlas, ça circulait normalement.Vers 17h, on a fait notre entrée dans la ville de Skoura, aussitôt escortées par des rabatteurs qui voulaient nous conduire chez " leurs amis".Mais, on avait pris soin de réserver au gite LA PALMERAIE et on avait eu raison parce qu'ils étaient complets.Mohamed nous a offert "le thé de l'hospitalité" avec des petits gâteaux préparés par sa femme.On est resté 4 jours dans cette famille, avec visite de kasbahs, visite du musée, visite de l'atelier du potier et achat d'un tajine, on s'est faire des babouches chez le cordonnier de la ville, de superbes babouches!On a appris à faire un tajine et on a continué notre route vers le Dades, puis on a fait une étape de 3 jours sur la route des gorges de Todgha, au-dessus de la palmeraie de Tinghir à la maison d'hôtes Todgha-Panorama, une très belle situation et là aussi un accueil attentif, mais en tant que femmes on a regretté de ne pas avoir de contact avec les femmes de la maison.Mais, ce sera comme ça dans toutes nos auberges sauf à Skoura où Ghislane est très présente aux côtés de son mari.On a fait de belles promenades dans la palmeraie et comme Mohamed à Skoura nous avait expliqué le partage de l'eau, les cultures, l'entretien des canaux, on en a bien profité... Puis, on voulait passer une nuit en bivouac dans le désert, à dos de dromadaires, un grand moment, bivouac bien organisé par l'auberge L'OASIS, très pro et très sympa Ensuite, on a mis le cap sur la vallée du Draa, nuit à Tamnougalt au Jardin, au calme et visite de la grande kasbah avec un guide de l'auberge. Une dernière étape à AIT BENHADDOU, on craignait d'être harcelées par des rabatteurs mais pas du tout, le site est impressionnant de beauté, majestueux. La fin du voyage, on l'a consacrée à la découverte de Marrakech, ses monuments, ses souks, ses jardins et la médina qu'on a beaucoup aimée.
Arrivés à Marrakech, on a pris notre dacia logan et on s'est dirigé vers Skoura, au delà de Ouarzazate.On n'a rencontré aucun problème dans la traversée de l'Atlas, ça circulait normalement.Vers 17h, on a fait notre entrée dans la ville de Skoura, aussitôt escortées par des rabatteurs qui voulaient nous conduire chez " leurs amis".Mais, on avait pris soin de réserver au gite LA PALMERAIE et on avait eu raison parce qu'ils étaient complets.Mohamed nous a offert "le thé de l'hospitalité" avec des petits gâteaux préparés par sa femme.On est resté 4 jours dans cette famille, avec visite de kasbahs, visite du musée, visite de l'atelier du potier et achat d'un tajine, on s'est faire des babouches chez le cordonnier de la ville, de superbes babouches!On a appris à faire un tajine et on a continué notre route vers le Dades, puis on a fait une étape de 3 jours sur la route des gorges de Todgha, au-dessus de la palmeraie de Tinghir à la maison d'hôtes Todgha-Panorama, une très belle situation et là aussi un accueil attentif, mais en tant que femmes on a regretté de ne pas avoir de contact avec les femmes de la maison.Mais, ce sera comme ça dans toutes nos auberges sauf à Skoura où Ghislane est très présente aux côtés de son mari.On a fait de belles promenades dans la palmeraie et comme Mohamed à Skoura nous avait expliqué le partage de l'eau, les cultures, l'entretien des canaux, on en a bien profité... Puis, on voulait passer une nuit en bivouac dans le désert, à dos de dromadaires, un grand moment, bivouac bien organisé par l'auberge L'OASIS, très pro et très sympa Ensuite, on a mis le cap sur la vallée du Draa, nuit à Tamnougalt au Jardin, au calme et visite de la grande kasbah avec un guide de l'auberge. Une dernière étape à AIT BENHADDOU, on craignait d'être harcelées par des rabatteurs mais pas du tout, le site est impressionnant de beauté, majestueux. La fin du voyage, on l'a consacrée à la découverte de Marrakech, ses monuments, ses souks, ses jardins et la médina qu'on a beaucoup aimée.
merci a tous est il possible de le faire sans louer de vehicule en utilisant des bus est ce bien desservit?
Perso je vous conseille de louer un véhicule, pas mieux pour voir un maximum en peu de temps et finalement peut être pas bcp plus cher qu'en empruntant les transports surtout si vous êtes plusieurs...
Ma dernière virée au Maroc, j'ai loué a partir de l’aéroport de Marrakech, puis j'ai sillonné l'Atlas notamment vers Imil aux pieds du Toubkal, le col de Tizi N'test, Oukaimden...
Bref que du bonheur, de magnifiques paysages, de superbes rencontres, on s’arrête siroter un thé a 3000 mètres d'altitudes seuls eu monde.
Les routes sont bonnes, dans l'Atlas sur la route de Tizi N'test nous avons peut être eu quelques difficultés car la route était gelé par endroit mais en etant prudent ça passe sans soucis
Bref que du bonheur, de magnifiques paysages, de superbes rencontres, on s’arrête siroter un thé a 3000 mètres d'altitudes seuls eu monde.
Les routes sont bonnes, dans l'Atlas sur la route de Tizi N'test nous avons peut être eu quelques difficultés car la route était gelé par endroit mais en etant prudent ça passe sans soucis
ok en regardant les blogs il semblerait que l agence Medloc serait un loueur serieux.Il vaudrait mieux reserver de France ou louer en arrivant Merci.
ok merci a tous pour tous vos conseils et circuits je m en occupe des demain
Je louais chez Hertz via leur site internet, le site marocain en .ma...
J'ai loué a plusieurs reprises chez eux, des amis également et jamais aucun problème. Les prix étaient très attractifs, je ne sais pas si c'est encore le cas.
En tout cas, la dernière fois que j'ai loué pour une semaine, il a reconnu mon nom et m'a réservé une jolie 208 toute neuve (bon 30 000 km...) et en parfait état de fonctionnement au lieu d'une dacia sandero.
Au retour il a peine regarder la voiture (il pleuvait très fort a Marrakech, si si) et a clôturé mon dossier devant moi a son bureau.
SI vous louez une voiture, n’hésitez pas a prendre des photos du véhicule daté, a la prise en charge comme au retour du véhicule.
Quel plaisir d'arriver sur Marrakech et de prendre sa voiture de location en esquivant transport en communs et chauffeurs de taxi un peu collants...
Au retour il a peine regarder la voiture (il pleuvait très fort a Marrakech, si si) et a clôturé mon dossier devant moi a son bureau.
SI vous louez une voiture, n’hésitez pas a prendre des photos du véhicule daté, a la prise en charge comme au retour du véhicule.
Quel plaisir d'arriver sur Marrakech et de prendre sa voiture de location en esquivant transport en communs et chauffeurs de taxi un peu collants...
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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
Hi,
Does anyone know the address of a rose flower distillery in the Valley of Roses / Kelaa M'Gouna? A traditional distillery, not just the tourist shop.
Thanks a bunch!
Nicolas :-)
Does anyone know the address of a rose flower distillery in the Valley of Roses / Kelaa M'Gouna? A traditional distillery, not just the tourist shop.
Thanks a bunch!
Nicolas :-)
Hi there,
Can anyone tell me if it's possible to travel from the Dades Gorges (Msemrir) to the Todra Gorges (Tamtatouche) on a paved road? Thanks in advance for any answers.