Avant tout: bonjour...! et merci d'avance à ceux qui prendront le temps de me lire...
Nous sommes deux jeunes femmes (20 & 22 ans) qui envisageont de partir 10/12 jours au mois de mai prochain au Maroc.
J'ai vu des tarifs en vols charters sur Jet4you.com à 100 euros AR avec arrivée à Casablanca...
Je pensais y sejourner 3 ou 4 nuit afin d'en profiter pour aller notamment à Rabat, Meknés et Fes... A priori ce doit être faisable en train...
A moins de louer une voiture... D'ailleurs, si vous avez une idée du tarif journalier d'une location pour une voiture basique (?) ...
Connaissez vous sur Casablanca, des hotels assez bon marché (si possible inférieur à 35-40euros pour 2 personnes) ? Mon seul critère, autre que le prix, est la propreté... Merci de m'orienter si vous avez quelques bons plans...
Après je pensais aller à Marrakech pour 2 ou 3 jours... Loger à l'hotel Imouzzer pourquoi pas (j'ai lu les douches et WC était sur le palier, les chambres petites, mais la propreté nikel et un prix à 5 euros la nuit/pers) ?
Peut-être un jour louer une voiture de nouveau pour descendre à Ouarzazate... Vous pensez que c'est faisable en une seule journée?
Dites moi ce que vous en pensez, si celà vous semble logique, si vous avez des suggestions...
Aussi, après Casablanca et Marrakech, il devrait nous rester 3 ou 4 jours... Mon petit rêve serait d'aller au mois une fois dans le désert, à dos de chameau si possible et pourquoi pas une nuit ou deux... Pourriez vous me conseillez sur des lieux possibles en restant dans une logique de prix bon marché...? Il faudrait seulement éviter de descendre trop au sud... Si vous avez des adresses... Merci d'avance!
Et pour les deux derniers jours... retour sur la côte... : Agadir, Essoua, ... ?
Allez, je vais arrêter là; je vous remercie infiniment... Désolée d'être autant "perdue"... Je découvre... Merci encore, @+
bonjour 34!!
au fait le maroc est une tres belle et unique destination..ya de nombreux vols charters au depart de paris (voir meme montpellier avec royal air maroc) le maroc dispose d'une chaine de train assez limité et qui ne couvre que la partie nord aussi l'est alors pr voyager pr rabat casablanca marrakech meknes..il existe le train les tarifs de train au maroc sont +bas que en france voila le site des chemins de fer maroc www.oncf.ma
pr les hotels a marrakech et casa..voir tout le maroc il y a bcp d'hotels pas chers et en general ils sont situés en centre ville des guides de voyage comme routard, lonely planet vs montrent les hotels a bas prix
une fois a marrakech vs n etes plus loin du desert ouarzazate est situé a 200km de marrakech ca se fait en 3heures (ya un beau col de 2260m au milieu du trajet)
les prix de voitures de locations debutent en general a 25-30euros/jour et pr vs les 2 je vs conseille de louer une voiture et partir vers mhamid el ghizlane (dunes de sable desert...) ce village est situé a 260km au sud est de ouarzazate
je serais a rabat en mai possible qu'on se voit je connais bien cette ville et j'aimerais bien vs montrer plein de sites
a tres bientot
n hesitez pas a mecrire
pour 10 jours ca semble un peu juste de faire les villes que vous voulez. Regarder sur une carte du maroc pour mieux les situer, ca vous donnera les distances entre les villes.
Si vous descendez a casa, il suffira d'aller sur meknes et fes en train. Puis de fes a marrakech en autobus. Marrakech ourzazate en autobus.
A ourzazate y a pas encore le desert, il faut aller encore plus loin. Soit vous decider d'aller dans le desert soit vous decider de voir fes, meknes.
bonjour, 10-12 jours et quel programme ! il est vrai qu'on a envie de tout voir, je pense qu'il serait préférable de choisir un secteur à faire en sachant qu'à chaque fois c'est different et tout est à faire. les trains fonctionnent bien et cas-marrakech a des heures régulières ainsi que casa -meknes, fes etc pour le sud c'est le transport en car mais il faut 8 h environ marrakech-ouarzazate, le sud est res beau et je pense qu'on découvre le Maroc en prenant le temps, je vous conseille de faire un treck par exemple dans la vallée de dadés ou celle du draa, et il y en a bien d'autres, la vous rencontrerez le Maroc et surtout les marocains, si vous voulez je connais un bon guide, je fais regulièrement des trecks avec lui, je vous conseille de prendre votre temps pour connaitre ce pays, la-bas on a le temps, et c'est bien plus profitable. a moins que vous soyez des touristes ou il faut hotel piscine, au maroc il y en a pour toutes les bourses il ne faut pas hesiter a chercher, dans le sud on trouve facilement des chambres d'hotes avec petit dejeuner dans les 3O euros, je vous souhaite bon voyage.
bonjour les filles avec votre permission
je rentre de Marrakech nous etions a l hotel Nassim un tres bon hotel prix tres correct tres propre aussi ou la demi pension et tres bien
servi a table et un tres bon choix de plats deux entree deux plats trois deserts enfin la salle de bains dans la chambre j eviterai les hotels ou les douches sont sur le pâlier tout depends de vos moyens mais si tu veux d autres choses comme les visites a faire sur Marrakech no prob par email ou ar msn si tu veux email marcdan@wanadoo.fr ou marcdan007@hotmail.fr
Bonjour,
Merci de ces réponses, je ne pensais pas que celà irait si vite... !
En fait je suis un peu perdue du coup...Vous pensez vraiment que changer 4 fois de lieux en 12 jours n'est pas faisable (coté mer, coté désert, casa avec meknès et fès, et marrakech) ?
Auriez vous encore davantage d'adresses a me conseiller (pas cher!) dans ces coins là?
Merci à ceux qui m'ont repondu ou prendront le temps de le faire... @++
ya plein de petits hotels et auberges au maroc par exemple ds les grandes villes comme rabat casablanca fes marrakech vs trouvez les auberges de jeunesse en general entre 3-5euros la nuit .........il suffit d'acheter un guide :routard lonely planet et vs aurez un plan des idées des hotels quoi faire a voir tizi.n.test@hotmail.com
ecrivez moi directement sur cet email pr + d infos
bonjour
meilleurs souhaits à toi et ton amie de passer un agréable séjour inoubliable au Maroc.
perdue? oui.. un petit peu je crois..
vous voulez aller partout au Maroc en 10 à 12 jours.
3 à 4 nuits à casa c'est beaucoup à mon avis..
pensez plutot à marakech ; essaouira ; agadir : tarounant..ouarzazate..
si vous avez besoin de renseignement concernant essaouira je crois pouvoir vous aider.
vous pouvez me contacter par mail: karimogador@yahoo.fr ou sur le forum
bonne visite au Maroc
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I was wondering if it’s possible to join a group as a solo traveler with local agencies in Djanet for circuits like Tadrart, Essendilene, Sefar, or Tassili?
If you have any agencies to recommend, I’d love to hear about them.
I didn’t find any info on the forum.
Best,
We're planning a 2-week trip in late February/early March for a road trip in the High Atlas with a rental car, and we'd love to avoid booking our accommodations in advance. Is that doable, easily manageable, or risky (are accommodations available, expensive, or not great)? Thanks for your tips!
Annie
Hi,
This autumn, we’re planning to explore the Oriental region and we’re wondering where the best place to land would be. We’ll have three weeks ahead of us and we’ll be renting a car.
Any tips would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Is there an official website or list of certified Egyptologist guides in Egypt? And most importantly, what are the normal prices for a full day or half day? There’s so much scamming and crazy pricing—depending on who you contact, it can range from simple to quadruple!!!!
Thanks
Hi everyone,
We're leaving in early October 2026 and planning to travel from the Aït Bougmez Valley ("Happy Valley") to Skoura/Ouarzazate via Demnate and the R307/N23 route.
Has anyone taken this road recently? Is it passable with a regular car (non-4x4), or is a 4x4 absolutely necessary? Are there any ongoing construction projects or degraded sections to be aware of?
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Hello,
In September, my wife and I, along with another couple, will be traveling to Tunisia and staying at the Sheherasade Hotel near Sousse.
We’d love to hear your recommendations or tips on places to visit, as well as advice on taxis or other transportation options.
Thanks in advance!
This autumn’s trip should be in Morocco—barring any geopolitical issues between now and then.
After many trips to the south of Fès, I’m giving the north a try.
My plan is roughly to do a road trip loop from Rabat back to Rabat, passing through Asilah, Tangier, Tétouan, Chefchaouen, Akchour, Fès, Meknès, and Volubilis.
That’s a lot of cities.
Probably a bit too many for our taste—we usually prefer more isolated spots...
So I’m looking for tips on little backroads, secluded beaches, half-day hikes, and offbeat places.
If you’ve also got recommendations for accommodation... (We’re open to splurging over 100 € if it’s a real favorite.)
Feel free to think outside the box—this is an open-ended plan! !😉
Hello,
I’m looking for testimonials from Pieds-Noirs who have recently returned to Algeria.
There can’t be many left after 65 years of the country’s independence.
I’m planning to go back myself soon to reconnect with my roots... before I pass away...
I’ve started making a few pre-bookings for hotels and apartments to rent in Algiers. At first, I received friendly and welcoming responses. Then, when I mentioned I wanted to stay for two or three weeks—maybe even a month—explaining that my trip wouldn’t be strictly touristy but more of a pilgrimage to the places of my childhood, and that it would likely be a very emotional journey, I expected a positive and warm reaction to my approach. Instead, I suddenly stopped getting replies from the three or four people I’d contacted. So now I’m wondering about the reception former Pieds-Noirs can expect...
Anyone here who can share their experience of returning? I specified “recently” because it seems that right now, diplomatic relations between the two governments are extremely tense, not to say hostile... even if Macron claims otherwise...
Hello,
I’m traveling to Algeria from October 27 to November 16, 2026.
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been through the process about the accommodation attestation required for the visa application:
- Does it need to cover the entire duration of the trip?
- Is this document mandatory for a hotel to rent a room?
- Is it checked during inspections?
- Is a hotel booking (e.g., via Booking.com) sufficient for the visa?
- If so, does it need to be paid in advance?
I plan to visit several cities and do one or more treks with a guide or agency.
If you have any contacts you’d recommend, I’d be grateful!
Also, I’d love to share this trip with a companion who’s already done some traveling.
We’d organize the journey together, of course.
Thanks for your feedback!
Safe travels to all,
Dom, Dijon, 64 years old
I’m leaving for Tunisia in five weeks for a full 15-day trip. I’ll be arriving in Monastir and departing from there as well.
I’d like to do a route that’s a bit different from my first stay, which was more focused on cities and culture (Tunis, Sousse, Kairouan, El Jem).
I’ll be getting around by public transport.
I’d like to head south toward Tozeur, and I saw that you can take a *louage* from Monastir to Sbeitla (2h30). I imagine it’s not too complicated to get to Tozeur from there afterward? The issue is the return trip to Monastir and safety in Sbeitla.
If this route seems too complicated, I might opt for Djerba instead, which looks simpler.
I’m heading to Morocco in September 2026, and part of my trip takes me through Merzouga. I’m looking for a 4x4 driver-guide to explore the area with my partner and me.
Even though I come to Morocco four times a year, it’s been a long time since I’ve made the trip by car. I need to refresh my knowledge! I’ll be traveling in early October. I have a car that’s about 20 years old. The plan is to cross via Algeciras/Ceuta.
A few questions:
1) Does this crossing still exist? If so, do I need to buy the ticket in advance or on the spot? From whom? Any advice is welcome!
2) What documents are required for the car?
3) If anyone is making the trip around the same time, it could be fun to drive together 😊
Hi there,
I’m looking for some friendly recommendations for places to stay in Marrakech for 3 nights in June 2026.
In the meantime, have a great day, everyone! Thanks so much in advance.
I’m reaching out to gather your thoughts on an itinerary (10 days... or more?) I’d like to do at the beginning of June 🙂.
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!
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!
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.
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’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! :)
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!
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.
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
