Voyage de 2 semaines au Maroc
by Mathias56
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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bonjour tt l'monde:)
je prépare tranquillement un voyage au Maroc pour deux semaine avec ma chérie.
c'est son 1er voyage du coup j'aimerai assurer un peu.
du 15 au 30 avril arrivé Fes- Azrou- Ouzoud- Marrakech- vallée du Draa- M'Hamid (3 jours)- Skoura- Dades- Todra et retour a Fes.
je suis preneur d'infos sur l'hébergement, la location de voiture sur Fes, les endroits sympas a voir et si cette boucle en passant par la N307 et correct au niveau temps.
merci bien🙂
Bonjour les Bretons,
Joli circuit prévu. Mais circuit qui ne passe pas par la 307.La 307 va de Demnate à Skoura ou Ouarzazate.
Pour louer une voiture sur Fes, je ne peux pas te renseigner. Je loue toujours à Marrakech.
Mais je sais qu'il y a un poste là-dessus, je vais le chercher et le faire remonter. Il s'intitule De Fes à Skoura ou quelque chose comme ça.
A+
Hébergements :
Ouzoud, auberge camping Zébra, sympa.Calme.
Marrakech, hôtel Toulousain, au coeur de Guéliz.Calme.Bons petits déjeuners.
Skoura, gite kasbah la palmeraie, familial et chaleureux. Belle vue sur l'Atlas et la palmeraie . Excellent petit déjeuner : crêpes, pain maison.Produits du jardin.
Dadès, Miguirne , beau point de vue . Visites possibles au départ de l'auberge.
Todra, à l'entrée des gorges , hôtel La Vallée. Ou au-dessus de la palmeraie de Tinghir, Todra-Panorama, très bien aussi, mais plus cher.
A Mhamid, je n'ai pas d'adresse à conseiller.
A Fes, mes 2 séjours datent un peu, donc tu devrais trouver des infos plus récentes.
Si tu as des questions, n'hésite pas.
Si tu as des questions, n'hésite pas.
Un bon plan pas cher et sympa a Fes ... Les chambres doubles de l auberge de jeunesse.
15-16 euros/nuit avec le petit dejeuner.
A marrakech je trouve le toulousain un peu loin de la medina et je prefere les hotels situes a cote de la place djemaa el fna. Pour 18 a 24 euros la nuit en double.pour tentrer le soir a pied c est plus sympa.
Ouzoud . J ai apprecie aussi Zebra.
A tinherir je suis allee chez Issa. Tres bien. Skoura idem chez ghislane et mohamed.la palmeraie. Tres gentils.
Toutes mes adresses dans mon blog ci dessous . Cliquer sur "mes hebergements au maroc". Liste alphabetique par lieu.
Partout dans les villages on trouve des hebergements en auberges avec 1/2 pension tres chouettes. Le guide du routard propose plein d adresses.
Votre circuit regorge de beaux endroits a tous les virages de la route.
A marrakech je trouve le toulousain un peu loin de la medina et je prefere les hotels situes a cote de la place djemaa el fna. Pour 18 a 24 euros la nuit en double.pour tentrer le soir a pied c est plus sympa.
Ouzoud . J ai apprecie aussi Zebra.
A tinherir je suis allee chez Issa. Tres bien. Skoura idem chez ghislane et mohamed.la palmeraie. Tres gentils.
Toutes mes adresses dans mon blog ci dessous . Cliquer sur "mes hebergements au maroc". Liste alphabetique par lieu.
Partout dans les villages on trouve des hebergements en auberges avec 1/2 pension tres chouettes. Le guide du routard propose plein d adresses.
Votre circuit regorge de beaux endroits a tous les virages de la route.
Voici ce qui fut notre 1er voyage au Maroc. En souhaitant que ça puisse vous aider.
Comme vous, on avait 2 semaines à y consacrer .En revanche, on avait atterri à Marrakech.
Dès notre arrivée, 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. Et c'était beau.Vers 17h, on a fait notre entrée dans la ville de Skoura, on avait pris soin de réserver au gite LA PALMERAIE.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.
Dès notre arrivée, 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. Et c'était beau.Vers 17h, on a fait notre entrée dans la ville de Skoura, on avait pris soin de réserver au gite LA PALMERAIE.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.
bonjour,
après peaufinage je reprends la boucle mais dans l'autre sens pour faire la dune de Merzouza:
j1 Fes- j2 Azrou- j3 Merzouza ou Er Rachidia en fonction de la route et de l’internet ?- j4 Merzouza- j5 gorges du Todra- j6 Dades- j7 Skoura- j8 et 9 Marrakech- jFes10 Ouzoud- j11 Fes- j12 Chefchaouen- j13 Chefchaouen ou Fes- j14 Fes.
j'ai l'impression que c'est plus simple de passer voir les dunes a Merzouza et vu les post sur M'hamid je suis un peu refroidi.
voila l'idée de base apres j'éspère que le budjet suivra :)
merci pour l'aide que vous apportez au novice comme moi!!
bonjour,
après peaufinage je reprends la boucle mais dans l'autre sens pour faire la dune de Merzouza:
j1 Fes- j2 Azrou- j3 Merzouza ou Er Rachidia en fonction de la route et de l’internet ?- j4 Merzouza- j5 gorges du Todra- j6 Dades- j7 Skoura- j8 et 9 Marrakech- jFes10 Ouzoud- j11 Fes- j12 Chefchaouen- j13 Chefchaouen ou Fes- j14 Fes.
j'ai l'impression que c'est plus simple de passer voir les dunes a Merzouza et vu les post sur M'hamid je suis un peu refroidi.
voila l'idée de base apres j'éspère que le budjet suivra :)
merci pour l'aide que vous apportez au novice comme moi!!
Merzouga ou Mahmid, vas y au feeling.
je ne comprends pas ton circuit après Marrakech. tu retournes sur Fes et tu fais des journées balade sur les villes dont tu parles ? ( entre J9 et J10 ...) je trouve ton parcours un peu torturé.
mon idée : (mais sans m'engager sur un timing ) : fes - azrou- arrachidia - Merzouga - vallée du dades - skoura - Marrakech- Ouzoud - direct chefchaouen avec une halte entre deux si trop long - Fes
Merzouga ou Mahmid, vas y au feeling.
je ne comprends pas ton circuit après Marrakech. tu retournes sur Fes et tu fais des journées balade sur les villes dont tu parles ? ( entre J9 et J10 ...) je trouve ton parcours un peu torturé.
mon idée : (mais sans m'engager sur un timing ) : fes - azrou- arrachidia - Merzouga - vallée du dades - skoura - Marrakech- Ouzoud - direct chefchaouen avec une halte entre deux si trop long - Fes
Meme apres peaufinage, votre programme me parait trop audacieux. Vous serez toujours sur la route.
N'oubliez pas qu'il est nécessaire de passer au minimum 2 jours pleins pour commencer à apprécier Fes ou Marrakech.
Les routes marocaines permettent des moyennes à peine supérieures à 50 en plaine et largement inferieures en montagne (et vous y serez en majorité).
2 semaines , ce n'est que 12 ou 13 jours utiles sur place.
2 semaines , ce n'est que 12 ou 13 jours utiles sur place.
En supprimant Marrakech et Chefchaouen , vous aurez de quoi vous arréter 2 jours au méme endroit, comme à Skoura par exemple, et de garder 2 jours pour la visite incontournable de Fes.
Bonjour,
Vous n'avez pas besoin de réserver les hébergements, il y en a plus qu'il n'en faut!
Faites vous un "fil rouge " et vous verrez bien sur place en fonction de l'avancement...
D'après votre circuit, Merzouga est plus pertinent qye Mhamid
Vous n'avez pas besoin de réserver les hébergements, il y en a plus qu'il n'en faut!
Faites vous un "fil rouge " et vous verrez bien sur place en fonction de l'avancement...
D'après votre circuit, Merzouga est plus pertinent qye Mhamid
je dirais comme Fangui : fais toi un itinéraire de prévision et tu vois sur le terrain comment ça fonctionne et tu ajustes.
comme kelboulé je trouve que Chefchaouen est de trop.
oui l'idée c'est ça, je réserverai juste la 1ere nuit a Fès histoire d'etre tranquille.
je me rends pas trop compte du temps a passer dans les vallées comme Dadès ou Todra, j'imagine cela paisible et du coup plutôt a privilégier.
le dilemme c'est ou road trip ou plus de la découverte "au fil des rencontres" en tt cas merci pour vos avis il me permettent de réfléchir sur nos envies et me font déjà un peu voyager :)
Roadtrip ou ... 😉
On arrive a faire les deux 🙂
Je fais bcp de road trip et je m apercois que sur mes parcours de predilection j ai fait de belles rencontres qui perdurent dans le temps par la grace des "reseaux sociaux"... Et lorsque je repasse dana certains endroits ca devient magique....
S 'entendre dire a guerguerat "ho mais je te connais toi" par un mauritanien en cheche kaki croise oar hasard , ca n a pas de prix.
Tomber dans les bras d un epicier au benin ou d un restaurateur tangerois a ... Nouakchott ... J en veux encore 🙂
Vive les roads trips.
Bonjour , en ce qui concerne le logement le mieux et le moins cher à mon avis c'est des appartements loués par des particuliers pour des nuités , généralement ça va de 10 Euro à 250 Euro selon la ville et surtout selon la période , mais à mon avis y'a pas moins cher et c'est ce que j'ai toujours pris personnellement , après pour le circuit il a l'air bien réfléchi , je vous souhaite un excellent voyage !
oui l'idée c'est ça, je réserverai juste la 1ere nuit a Fès histoire d'etre tranquille.
je me rends pas trop compte du temps a passer dans les vallées comme Dadès ou Todra, j'imagine cela paisible et du coup plutôt a privilégier.
le dilemme c'est ou road trip ou plus de la découverte "au fil des rencontres" en tt cas merci pour vos avis il me permettent de réfléchir sur nos envies et me font déjà un peu voyager :)
Les gorges de Todgha c'est hyper touristique. Bus et 4x4 s'y succèdent à longueur de journée surtout pendant les vacances.
Les gorges de Todgha c'est hyper touristique. Bus et 4x4 s'y succèdent à longueur de journée surtout pendant les vacances.
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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
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.







