Back from Skoura (Morocco) (page 5 of 18)

ok Thanks!

At the hammam, it's nice to go in pairs—you can help each other out. You can also ask for a massage!

The best thing is to go there with someone from the area—it's much easier!

Thanks for all these really useful little tips. We really appreciate it!

If you choose a small private hammam in the palm grove—we did this after a multi-day trek—you’ll see that the experience is very different depending on whether you're a man or a woman. For men, it’s invigorating; for women, it’s more gentle! Worth checking out!

But how do you book these private hammams?

Check with your hostel. They’ll know how to advise you and can even book it for you if needed.

Hey Christophe, I'm leaving in a week and will be stopping in Skoura. I'd love a map of the Skoura palm grove. Is a guide necessary to visit it? Is it peaceful to explore, or are you "harassed from all sides"? Thanks

Rest assured, the palm grove is large, but it's quite easy to find your way around thanks to the wadis. We chose accommodation on the edge of the palm grove, so it was easy to access—much simpler, especially when you first arrive! We weren’t hassled, either in the palm grove or at the souk. For our first visit, we were accompanied by the owner of the kasbah where we were staying (La Palmeraie), and after that, we went for walks on our own, morning and evening—it’s really lovely!

Hi Elodie, I just got back from Skoura, and I read your little notes in the guestbook at Kasba la Palmeraie. The family is doing well, and the little one is super cute! I wanted to respond to your impression of "voyeurism." I really think there’s no issue—quite the opposite! Moroccans are always happy to see us, especially now that tourism is down. Those looks are just friendly curiosity! I’m near Ait Benhaddou right now, and Morocco is even more beautiful because of the rain—everything’s so green! Looking forward to a great harvest! Best, Francia

Hi Aichlo, I’m leaving soon with a rental car and I’m planning to go from Telouet to Ait Ben Haddou. How’s the road? I’ve heard there’s a section in bad condition—is it reasonably doable? What’s the total distance between the two points? How many kilometers are rough? And how much time should I allow for the drive without stops? Thanks for the info!

You should plan for about 1–1.5 hours. It’s roughly 60 km. The trip can be done in a regular car. Some sections are a bit rough, but you’ll get through.

Hi Francia, Since you passed through Télouet, maybe you can give us some details about the road conditions? We’re counting on you, thanks!

We had no issues at all!

Glad to hear that! Thanks!

hi there The road is perfect from Ait Benhaddou until a few kilometers before Telouet, where you’ll hit some potholes, but nothing major—it’s totally doable! Right now, I’m in Amtoudi—this place is an absolute gem! Happy travels francia

We were in Amtoudi in November—it's stunning: the granaries, the site, the view from up there. Extraordinary.

Hi there! Yeah, the walk with guide Abdoulay was amazing—the break by the water pools and the return via the plateau. The descent was a bit steep 🏴‍☠️, but the reward was that delicious tagine at the hostel "On dirait le sud"... pure bliss. We’re continuing our journey! Francia

I took this walk a few years ago now—such a great memory! We even got to swim in the gueltas before eating in the shade and then setting off to climb the cliff, making sure to step exactly where our guide did. Have a great trip and thanks for bringing back these great moments!

And did you stay at the hostel "On dirait le sud"? I heard the access was a bit tricky... How is it these days?