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Booking accommodations in the High Atlas for November 2026
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
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
Marrakech to Merzouga circuit in December by shared taxi with young kids
Hi there,
We're a family with two kids aged 7 and 2, planning a trip to Morocco from December 21 to 28, 2026. We're thinking of spending 2 days and 2 nights in Marrakech, then heading out on the third morning to the Erg Chebbi dunes (Merzouga or Khamlia, still deciding), and returning to catch our flight. The plan is to go via Skoura, the Valley of Roses, the Dadès Gorges, Tinghir, to reach the Merzouga dunes. On the way back, we'd stop at Tamnougalt before returning to Marrakech.
A few notes, since traveling with young kids slows everything down: - Ideally, we'd like to travel by shared taxi or bus - I don’t want to stop and sleep in Ouarzazate, as I’ve already visited.
Questions: - Does this seem doable in December (especially the Marrakech-Ouarzazate stretch)? - Which overnight stops would you recommend between Marrakech and Merzouga? We’ll spend 2 nights in two different places, then 2 nights in Merzouga, and 1 night in Tamnougalt. - I’d prefer shared taxis, but can they drop us off a bit farther than city centers (e.g., if our hostel is a few kilometers from Boulmane Dadès, or not in central Merzouga but in Khamlia)? Basically, is it possible to travel a little off the beaten path with shared taxis? - We love family-friendly hostels—if you have any recommendations, we’re all ears!
Thanks, fellow travelers, for your tips! Mélanie
We're a family with two kids aged 7 and 2, planning a trip to Morocco from December 21 to 28, 2026. We're thinking of spending 2 days and 2 nights in Marrakech, then heading out on the third morning to the Erg Chebbi dunes (Merzouga or Khamlia, still deciding), and returning to catch our flight. The plan is to go via Skoura, the Valley of Roses, the Dadès Gorges, Tinghir, to reach the Merzouga dunes. On the way back, we'd stop at Tamnougalt before returning to Marrakech.
A few notes, since traveling with young kids slows everything down: - Ideally, we'd like to travel by shared taxi or bus - I don’t want to stop and sleep in Ouarzazate, as I’ve already visited.
Questions: - Does this seem doable in December (especially the Marrakech-Ouarzazate stretch)? - Which overnight stops would you recommend between Marrakech and Merzouga? We’ll spend 2 nights in two different places, then 2 nights in Merzouga, and 1 night in Tamnougalt. - I’d prefer shared taxis, but can they drop us off a bit farther than city centers (e.g., if our hostel is a few kilometers from Boulmane Dadès, or not in central Merzouga but in Khamlia)? Basically, is it possible to travel a little off the beaten path with shared taxis? - We love family-friendly hostels—if you have any recommendations, we’re all ears!
Thanks, fellow travelers, for your tips! Mélanie
5 weeks in Morocco in November - Accommodation east of Marrakech and routes to Skoura
Hello to all Morocco lovers,
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!
Fran
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!
Fran
Questions about organizing a group trip to Marrakech
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! 💖
Marrakech: taxi from the airport, what's the fare?
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!
7 weeks and 150 years between us on a southern Morocco road trip
We arrive in the evening in Marrakesh, and a taxi arranged by our friendly Riad is waiting for us. The driver takes us to the door, where we’re briefly greeted by our hosts. The room is heated—phew—because it’s really cold on this January 17th for our arrival. Riad Alisma, where we’re staying for 2 nights. The next morning, it’s pouring rain when we wake up, but after a good breakfast, the rain has calmed down. Off we go to the medersa, which allows for a relatively sheltered visit. We’d visited this palace 15 years ago—it’s been renovated since then.


From there, without the rain, we wander aimlessly and eventually end up near the tanneries, but it’s Sunday, and there’s very little activity. Of course, we get hassled by a tout.

Here, the hides after being treated with lime—I love the colors.
We part ways a bit annoyed. He gets a little revenge by giving us bad directions, and we end up outside the city walls. We decide to take a taxi to the new modern art museum—60 dirhams for the 5 km, which is nothing when you think about it. That tout, who we didn’t ask for anything and made it clear we weren’t buying anything, dragged us into a shop supposedly only open that day and demanded 50 dirhams for his "services"! Let’s forget that bad moment and enjoy the exhibition at the MACAL.

The taxi on the way back drops us off at Place des Ferblantiers, not far from our Riad. We’re a little peckish—it’s worth mentioning that at lunchtime, we only ate a plate of beans from a street vendor. So, we buy a bunch of little sweets, each more delicious than the last, at Ajar. We snack while sipping mint tea and watching life go by around us. A final visit to the Museum of Moroccan Cuisine on our way back helps us dodge a few more showers. Then it’s back to the Riad. The atmosphere in the city is heating up—it’s the AFCON final tonight. The temperatures, though? Not so much. We ordered a meal at the Riad, and it was a good call—not only was it really tasty, but the rain also picked up again. Our day in Marrakesh ends under the covers with a good book and some photo sorting. Still, we managed 10,750 steps. View of our Riad

Tomorrow, we’ll pick up our rental car from Medloc and head to Essaouira.


From there, without the rain, we wander aimlessly and eventually end up near the tanneries, but it’s Sunday, and there’s very little activity. Of course, we get hassled by a tout.

Here, the hides after being treated with lime—I love the colors.
We part ways a bit annoyed. He gets a little revenge by giving us bad directions, and we end up outside the city walls. We decide to take a taxi to the new modern art museum—60 dirhams for the 5 km, which is nothing when you think about it. That tout, who we didn’t ask for anything and made it clear we weren’t buying anything, dragged us into a shop supposedly only open that day and demanded 50 dirhams for his "services"! Let’s forget that bad moment and enjoy the exhibition at the MACAL.

The taxi on the way back drops us off at Place des Ferblantiers, not far from our Riad. We’re a little peckish—it’s worth mentioning that at lunchtime, we only ate a plate of beans from a street vendor. So, we buy a bunch of little sweets, each more delicious than the last, at Ajar. We snack while sipping mint tea and watching life go by around us. A final visit to the Museum of Moroccan Cuisine on our way back helps us dodge a few more showers. Then it’s back to the Riad. The atmosphere in the city is heating up—it’s the AFCON final tonight. The temperatures, though? Not so much. We ordered a meal at the Riad, and it was a good call—not only was it really tasty, but the rain also picked up again. Our day in Marrakesh ends under the covers with a good book and some photo sorting. Still, we managed 10,750 steps. View of our Riad

Tomorrow, we’ll pick up our rental car from Medloc and head to Essaouira.
Questions about a 6-week trip around Morocco using local transport
Hello everyone,
We’re planning our next trip for this winter and need some advice to put it together. We’d love to avoid renting a car for the whole time. We visited southern Morocco back in 2011—our first trip as retirees! We loved the country so much, and now we’re heading back. Still focusing on the south, mainly for the weather. The plan is to travel down the coast from Essaouira to the Tighmert oasis at a relaxed pace. First question: is this doable without too much hassle using local transport? The idea of driving for the entire 6-week trip doesn’t really appeal to us. After that, we’d head to Ouarzazate, Skoura, the Todgha Gorge, Tinejdad, Erfoud, and then Marrakesh. I’d also like to visit the Fès region, which we can reach by train from Marrakesh. It’s a bit all over the place, and I’m realizing that as I write!
Thanks in advance for your valuable input! We haven’t booked flights yet or even decided on a starting point. The trip is planned from mid-January to the end of February. We know the end of the trip will fall during Ramadan.
Driving on the Pink Granite Coast in summer
Hi there,
We’re about to finalize a booking for late July near the Pink Granite Coast. We’re wondering about the traffic jams that could make our trip miserable, given how famous the place is—we’re excited to see it too. Could it get pretty bad?
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Marrakech 2025: My First Steps as a Private Guide
Preamble:
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This isn’t about drumming up business for a new professional venture—just sharing, under pressure from eager Vf members hungry for juicy anecdotes, my 10-day trip to Marrakech with 10 friends.
I’d mentioned during the planning discussion for this trip ((https://voyageforum.com/forum/questions-excursions-autour-marrakech-d10685703/)) that there wouldn’t be a travel journal... And since I’m a man of my word—but also stuck with a nasty calf muscle tear at the end of the trip that’s keeping me immobile for 15 days (more on that later)—I’ve got some time to dedicate to this. So, after this preamble, off we go to the Medina!
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Day 1: Friday, May 2nd – The Day the Group Split
Before we dive in, let’s talk about the trip prep. Among my friends, I’ve got a rep as the go-to independent travel expert (thanks to a few trips, some with this same crew). So, naturally, the task of planning this one fell to me—and I took it on gladly (you’re never better served than by yourself, right?). The prep and itinerary were hashed out over multiple meet-ups (excuses?) during shared meals at one another’s places, guided by yours truly. Travel style, accommodation, sightseeing—all decisions were made together, trying to balance everyone’s wishes over a good bottle (generic term, not numerical!)
So, a group of five—including me and my girlfriend—set off for Geneva at 3 AM that Friday, while the rest would join us on Sunday due to family or work commitments. We’ll skip the EasyJet flight—it was nothing special, just a means to get us there safely (which, in itself, is already a win). We landed in Marrakech at 9 AM local time. There, a spotless Dacia Logan was waiting for us, chartered by MEDLOC, whose impeccable service I’ll praise here (thanks, friends, for the tip!). My first challenge, after loading the suitcases into the trunk: reaching the riad booked for our first two nights as the advance team. https://www.astradamusmarrakesh.top/fr/
I was a little nervous about driving here—Marrakech’s driving reputation precedes it. The hiccup? While setting up Google Maps for the route, I accidentally added a level-5 difficulty and enabled pedestrian mode... Imagine a rental car stubbornly trying for over half an hour to navigate the Medina (the riad was in the north), cursing all the pedestrians in streets too narrow for the car, and having to reverse multiple times because “it won’t fit,” ignoring the many Marrakechis waving to signal the street was impassable (but what are they trying to sell me now? 🤪)... Until my co-pilot, holding my phone, asked if it was “normal for the route to be dotted on Google Maps?” Yes, it’s normal—pedestrian mode was on.... We’ll still be laughing about this in the nursing home in 40 years, but at the time, I was genuinely surprised by what driving in Morocco had in store for me—and for good reason! After fixing the Google Maps settings, we arrived more calmly at the private parking lot (90 dirhams per night) and then at the riad, where we received a warm welcome while our rooms were being prepared.
After freshening up, we crossed the souks for the first time to have lunch at Jemaa el-Fna Square, at Zeitoun Café, where we enjoyed our first couscous or tagine on its terrace. We’d return to Jemaa el-Fna that evening after a restorative nap at the riad, another late afternoon in the souk, and an evening at this famous UNESCO World Heritage site. This time, it was the restaurant Lafarmacie (you can’t make this up!) that won us over, despite the lack of a rooftop. I recommend this place to everyone—the prices are great, the welcome is extraordinary, and the food is excellent...



Returning after 11 PM, we learned the hard way that the souk has its own entry points and hours, and the path to our beds was full of detours and closed doors. Fortunately, we were guided by friendly locals who showed us the right way (in exchange for a fiercely negotiated tip each time...)
.Day 1: Friday, May 2nd – The Day the Group Split
Before we dive in, let’s talk about the trip prep. Among my friends, I’ve got a rep as the go-to independent travel expert (thanks to a few trips, some with this same crew). So, naturally, the task of planning this one fell to me—and I took it on gladly (you’re never better served than by yourself, right?). The prep and itinerary were hashed out over multiple meet-ups (excuses?) during shared meals at one another’s places, guided by yours truly. Travel style, accommodation, sightseeing—all decisions were made together, trying to balance everyone’s wishes over a good bottle (generic term, not numerical!)
So, a group of five—including me and my girlfriend—set off for Geneva at 3 AM that Friday, while the rest would join us on Sunday due to family or work commitments. We’ll skip the EasyJet flight—it was nothing special, just a means to get us there safely (which, in itself, is already a win). We landed in Marrakech at 9 AM local time. There, a spotless Dacia Logan was waiting for us, chartered by MEDLOC, whose impeccable service I’ll praise here (thanks, friends, for the tip!). My first challenge, after loading the suitcases into the trunk: reaching the riad booked for our first two nights as the advance team. https://www.astradamusmarrakesh.top/fr/
I was a little nervous about driving here—Marrakech’s driving reputation precedes it. The hiccup? While setting up Google Maps for the route, I accidentally added a level-5 difficulty and enabled pedestrian mode... Imagine a rental car stubbornly trying for over half an hour to navigate the Medina (the riad was in the north), cursing all the pedestrians in streets too narrow for the car, and having to reverse multiple times because “it won’t fit,” ignoring the many Marrakechis waving to signal the street was impassable (but what are they trying to sell me now? 🤪)... Until my co-pilot, holding my phone, asked if it was “normal for the route to be dotted on Google Maps?” Yes, it’s normal—pedestrian mode was on.... We’ll still be laughing about this in the nursing home in 40 years, but at the time, I was genuinely surprised by what driving in Morocco had in store for me—and for good reason! After fixing the Google Maps settings, we arrived more calmly at the private parking lot (90 dirhams per night) and then at the riad, where we received a warm welcome while our rooms were being prepared.
After freshening up, we crossed the souks for the first time to have lunch at Jemaa el-Fna Square, at Zeitoun Café, where we enjoyed our first couscous or tagine on its terrace. We’d return to Jemaa el-Fna that evening after a restorative nap at the riad, another late afternoon in the souk, and an evening at this famous UNESCO World Heritage site. This time, it was the restaurant Lafarmacie (you can’t make this up!) that won us over, despite the lack of a rooftop. I recommend this place to everyone—the prices are great, the welcome is extraordinary, and the food is excellent...



Returning after 11 PM, we learned the hard way that the souk has its own entry points and hours, and the path to our beds was full of detours and closed doors. Fortunately, we were guided by friendly locals who showed us the right way (in exchange for a fiercely negotiated tip each time...)
Price and reviews for excursion + overnight to Erg Chegaga from M'hamid
Hi there,
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.
Thanks
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.
Thanks
4x4 Route: Ouarzazate - Telouet - Marrakech
Hi, I'd like to do Ouarzazate-Telouet-Marrakech by 4x4 with one night in Telouet.
What are the difficulties on the route?
Thanks
15-day itinerary in southern Morocco
Last October, we landed in Marrakech to spend a few days with family exploring Morocco’s roads.
Transport: a rented Dacia.
Accommodations: small guesthouses.Our first stop was just a few kilometers from Marrakech, at a lovely house perfect for relaxing and recharging before continuing. It’s called Bleu House, a little paradise on the outskirts of Marrakech. The welcome was very warm, with a beautiful pool and a lovely garden.
Next, we headed toward the Tichka Pass. The road has really improved in recent years—it’s much easier to drive now. No more getting stuck behind trucks, and today, the construction is practically finished.
Morocco has turned green after the recent rains. It’s a joy for the herds and shepherds.
Vos photos du Maroc
bonjour
merci de partager si vous le voulez , vos photos et adresses sympa !
en premier évidemment mon village préféré !
AÏt Benhaddou , découvert en 202015 ...2 ou 3 auberges à l'époque ! j'étais à la Baraka ! à l'entrée du village ! c'était tellement cool à cette époque ! je faisais la cuisine avec Mohamed le cuisinier , dans la cuisine de l'auberge !

l'équipe de l'auberge " la baraka "
A gauche , Brahim Bolkaid qui est le patron de l'auberge actuelle " maison d'hôtes panoramic "
en bas à droite le cuisinier !
j'en ai passer des heures dans la cuisine !
à cette période , il y avait des énormes bus d'Allemands , qui arrivaient avec toute leur nourriture !
ils consommaient très peu !
mais on leur servaient surtout des salades fraiches , des boisons ...
ils restaient 3 heures : boissons , pipi , visite du ksar et hop ils repartaient !

la fresque chez Brahim !
AÏt Benhaddou , découvert en 202015 ...2 ou 3 auberges à l'époque ! j'étais à la Baraka ! à l'entrée du village ! c'était tellement cool à cette époque ! je faisais la cuisine avec Mohamed le cuisinier , dans la cuisine de l'auberge !


l'équipe de l'auberge " la baraka "
A gauche , Brahim Bolkaid qui est le patron de l'auberge actuelle " maison d'hôtes panoramic "
en bas à droite le cuisinier !
j'en ai passer des heures dans la cuisine !
à cette période , il y avait des énormes bus d'Allemands , qui arrivaient avec toute leur nourriture !
ils consommaient très peu !
mais on leur servaient surtout des salades fraiches , des boisons ...
ils restaient 3 heures : boissons , pipi , visite du ksar et hop ils repartaient !
la fresque chez Brahim !
Beautiful stops and sites discovered in Morocco in March
In early March, full of carefree joy and happy to return to Morocco, we landed in Marrakech under the sun.
We spent just one night in Marrakech at the Hôtel Toulousain, as we did on our previous trip. And we booked our 3 nights for the end of our trip, the second half of March... Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! But we’re not there yet...
Our first goal is to reach Magdaz, a mountain village in the Tessaout Valley, sometimes called the lost valley. We discovered the village of Magdaz on this forum, and we were charmed by the photos and comments from travelers who came before us. The road is easy—it’s dry, and the tarmac takes us right to the village gates at over 2,000 meters above sea level. We arrive in the afternoon and are left speechless by the beauty of the place. A jewel of Berber architecture! Perfectly restored granaries and kasbahs!

A young man from the village guides us on the visit and opens the doors to the terraces overlooking the village.
Several magnificent collective granaries have been beautifully restored. The warm colors of the stone capture the light wonderfully. It’s stunning!


We won’t find anything decent to stay overnight there, so we head back down a bit and settle in at the Assounfou guesthouse. Lovely welcome. The place is in excellent condition and very clean. It’s spacious, but we’re the only ones there. First day full of promise!
Our first goal is to reach Magdaz, a mountain village in the Tessaout Valley, sometimes called the lost valley. We discovered the village of Magdaz on this forum, and we were charmed by the photos and comments from travelers who came before us. The road is easy—it’s dry, and the tarmac takes us right to the village gates at over 2,000 meters above sea level. We arrive in the afternoon and are left speechless by the beauty of the place. A jewel of Berber architecture! Perfectly restored granaries and kasbahs!


A young man from the village guides us on the visit and opens the doors to the terraces overlooking the village.
Several magnificent collective granaries have been beautifully restored. The warm colors of the stone capture the light wonderfully. It’s stunning!


We won’t find anything decent to stay overnight there, so we head back down a bit and settle in at the Assounfou guesthouse. Lovely welcome. The place is in excellent condition and very clean. It’s spacious, but we’re the only ones there. First day full of promise!
L'hiver au pays des merveilles (Maroc)
Bonjour,
Je crains que le forum ne soit morose dans les mois à venir , alors pourquoi ne pas faire un nouveau carnet de voyage . J'ai eu la chance de rentrer du Maroc 2 jours avant la suspension des vols et me retrouve donc, comme vous sans doute , en mode confinement total, chez moi, en Basse-Bretagne , avec quelques centaines de photos de mon dernier séjour à sélectionner, recadrer, retravailler .... On s'occupe comme on peut, alors pourquoi ne pas en faire profiter les Forumeurs ?
Je suis resté au Maroc un mois et j'avais organisé un circuit de 10 nuits / 11 jours pour ma plus jeune fille ( 17 ans ) , mon épouse et la grand- mère, ma chère belle-mère, Mina . Ça correspond aux vacances de février en France .
J'avais donc prévu un voyage " simple" sur le papier, mais qui chaque jour et comme toujours allait nous réserver son lot de découvertes, d'émerveillements, de rencontres, de surprises ....
Au programme :
- Départ de Rabat - 2 nuits à Ouarzazate - 2 nuits à N'kob - 2 nuits à Foum Zguid, avec une longue journée 4X4 au plus profond du désert - 4 nuits à Icht / Borj Biramane et retour sur Rabat
Je vais donc essayer d'éviter des redites avec mes précédents carnets, mais le Maroc a tant de richesses à montrer.....
Rabat est une de mes balades urbaines préférées au Maroc . Je découvre toujours de nouveaux endroits, de jolis détails, des points de vue .... Je vais donc m'y balader avec toujours un plaisir renouvelé
Ma première surprise se passe en médina où je découvre avec étonnement que les autorités ont fait le ménage . Tout ce qui encombrait les rues ( déballages sauvages, marchands de tortues et autres lézards, empiétements sur les trottoirs, la rue , etc.... ) a disparu . Plus rien . Même les commerces " en dur " sont "rentrés dans leurs murs" : plus rien sur la voie publique, pas même une chaise.... Une première au Maroc ?
Si le résultat est plutôt agréable dans la rue des consuls ( rue de l'artisanat ) et la rue Souika ( commerces vestimentaires surtout ) , le boulevard Mohamed V, où régnaient les petits restaurants et gargotes , est désormais mort . Ils ont perdu la quasi-totalité de leur ancienne surface commerciale et ne peuvent plus accueillir que quelques clients à la fois . La rue est tuée et il ne me reste plus qu'à chercher un autre endroit où casser la croûte dans la ville . Ce qui est bénéfique dans une rue ( on peut enfin flâner tranquillement ) est catastrophique dans l'autre ( le commerce est mort et le charme est parti ) . A suivre ....
Bon. C'est comme çà . Ici, dans la rue Souika ( à l'heure de la prière ) . Il y a même des poubelles en plastique positionnées dans la rue !

Une autre artère de la médina est la rue Sidi Fatah . Elle donne sur la rue Souika . Une magnifique mosquée y a été restaurée . Si j'en crois mon plan, il s'agit de la mosquée Moulay El Mekki . La porte principale est couverte et on trouve sur chacun des côtés 2 très belles portes ( 4 au total ) . Le minaret octogonal est remarquable . L'ensemble est complété par plusieurs marabout et un peu plus loin se trouve une importante zaouia . C'est vraiment très joli .
L'entrée principale est somptueuse . Le grand art de la peinture sur bois.

Quelques portes latérales



C'est vraiment très agréable de se balader sur la côte atlantique en cette saison ( mi-février ) . Il fait entre 18 et 22 degrés . Temps lumineux . Je n'aurai d'ailleurs pas de pluie pendant un mois ( après avoir eu de la pluie à peu près tous les jours les 5 derniers mois ) : que du bonheur donc ....
Le minaret octogonal

et la rue Sidi Fatah

La rénovation des monuments de la médina est presque terminée . La rue des consuls reprend vie, même si les nombreux fondouks de cette rue sont toujours en travaux . J'ai hâte de les revoir . Je déambule dans les ruelles tranquilles , toujours à l’affût de ces détails qui en font le charme .
Une belle oeuvre de street-art accroche mon œil ....

et cette fenêtre a un charme fou .

Cette fois , mes pas me portent vers les quais ( on pourrait presque dire le port ) de Rabat . Je quitte la médina par un jolie porte : l'ensemble , également restauré, est charmant . J'arrive directement sur l'Oued Bou Regreg .

Au cœur de la capitale subsiste un coin " pêche " . Un petit navire est devenu un restaurant-Lounge , plutôt luxueux ( menu à 790 dirhams pour 2 en cette Saint Valentin ) .

Rabat se donne des airs de petite Essaouira avec ses mouettes, ses bateaux, sa médina au fond, ses filets de pêche .... Le même site à l'horizontale .

Au fond, Les Oudayas

Un " pêche promenade ", me passe sous le nez . C'est mignon . On a envie de le faire la prochaine fois . Il y avait une activité de passeurs entre Rabat et Salé . Mais avec les ponts, le tramway, ..... Certains se sont adaptés , même si çà se fait toujours, plutôt en été ( la plage de Salé est toute proche ) .

Quelques barques rentrent , les unes après les autres et s'amarrent au ponton, côté Salé . Surement les lointains descendants des redoutables corsaires de Salé . Leur univers a été " explosé" ces dernières années avec l'immense projet d'aménagement de l'oued Bou Regreg . Il leur reste un petit ponton , ..... et juste après, on a construit une grande marina pour accueillir les nouveaux jouets de l'aristocratie locale .

et une autre

Tout ceci fait un curieux mélange entre une architecture ancestrale et la plus grande modernité ....
Ci-après, à gauche, le médina sur sa falaise, au fond le toit blanc du nouveau " Grand Théâtre de Rabat ), à côté duquel commence à sortir la future tour Mohamed VI qui sera la plus haute d' Afrique , et à droite la marina côté Salé .

Mais la Kasbah veille toujours sur la capitale


Un dernier regard ...


Voila pour ce nouveau coup de projecteur sur la capitale . Faites le détour et surprenez- vous
Demain, j'enfourche ma bonne Dacia Sandero et nous partons à l'assaut de l'Atlas .
Je crains que le forum ne soit morose dans les mois à venir , alors pourquoi ne pas faire un nouveau carnet de voyage . J'ai eu la chance de rentrer du Maroc 2 jours avant la suspension des vols et me retrouve donc, comme vous sans doute , en mode confinement total, chez moi, en Basse-Bretagne , avec quelques centaines de photos de mon dernier séjour à sélectionner, recadrer, retravailler .... On s'occupe comme on peut, alors pourquoi ne pas en faire profiter les Forumeurs ?
Je suis resté au Maroc un mois et j'avais organisé un circuit de 10 nuits / 11 jours pour ma plus jeune fille ( 17 ans ) , mon épouse et la grand- mère, ma chère belle-mère, Mina . Ça correspond aux vacances de février en France .
J'avais donc prévu un voyage " simple" sur le papier, mais qui chaque jour et comme toujours allait nous réserver son lot de découvertes, d'émerveillements, de rencontres, de surprises ....
Au programme :
- Départ de Rabat - 2 nuits à Ouarzazate - 2 nuits à N'kob - 2 nuits à Foum Zguid, avec une longue journée 4X4 au plus profond du désert - 4 nuits à Icht / Borj Biramane et retour sur Rabat
Je vais donc essayer d'éviter des redites avec mes précédents carnets, mais le Maroc a tant de richesses à montrer.....
Rabat est une de mes balades urbaines préférées au Maroc . Je découvre toujours de nouveaux endroits, de jolis détails, des points de vue .... Je vais donc m'y balader avec toujours un plaisir renouvelé
Ma première surprise se passe en médina où je découvre avec étonnement que les autorités ont fait le ménage . Tout ce qui encombrait les rues ( déballages sauvages, marchands de tortues et autres lézards, empiétements sur les trottoirs, la rue , etc.... ) a disparu . Plus rien . Même les commerces " en dur " sont "rentrés dans leurs murs" : plus rien sur la voie publique, pas même une chaise.... Une première au Maroc ?
Si le résultat est plutôt agréable dans la rue des consuls ( rue de l'artisanat ) et la rue Souika ( commerces vestimentaires surtout ) , le boulevard Mohamed V, où régnaient les petits restaurants et gargotes , est désormais mort . Ils ont perdu la quasi-totalité de leur ancienne surface commerciale et ne peuvent plus accueillir que quelques clients à la fois . La rue est tuée et il ne me reste plus qu'à chercher un autre endroit où casser la croûte dans la ville . Ce qui est bénéfique dans une rue ( on peut enfin flâner tranquillement ) est catastrophique dans l'autre ( le commerce est mort et le charme est parti ) . A suivre ....
Bon. C'est comme çà . Ici, dans la rue Souika ( à l'heure de la prière ) . Il y a même des poubelles en plastique positionnées dans la rue !

Une autre artère de la médina est la rue Sidi Fatah . Elle donne sur la rue Souika . Une magnifique mosquée y a été restaurée . Si j'en crois mon plan, il s'agit de la mosquée Moulay El Mekki . La porte principale est couverte et on trouve sur chacun des côtés 2 très belles portes ( 4 au total ) . Le minaret octogonal est remarquable . L'ensemble est complété par plusieurs marabout et un peu plus loin se trouve une importante zaouia . C'est vraiment très joli .
L'entrée principale est somptueuse . Le grand art de la peinture sur bois.

Quelques portes latérales



C'est vraiment très agréable de se balader sur la côte atlantique en cette saison ( mi-février ) . Il fait entre 18 et 22 degrés . Temps lumineux . Je n'aurai d'ailleurs pas de pluie pendant un mois ( après avoir eu de la pluie à peu près tous les jours les 5 derniers mois ) : que du bonheur donc ....
Le minaret octogonal

et la rue Sidi Fatah

La rénovation des monuments de la médina est presque terminée . La rue des consuls reprend vie, même si les nombreux fondouks de cette rue sont toujours en travaux . J'ai hâte de les revoir . Je déambule dans les ruelles tranquilles , toujours à l’affût de ces détails qui en font le charme .
Une belle oeuvre de street-art accroche mon œil ....

et cette fenêtre a un charme fou .

Cette fois , mes pas me portent vers les quais ( on pourrait presque dire le port ) de Rabat . Je quitte la médina par un jolie porte : l'ensemble , également restauré, est charmant . J'arrive directement sur l'Oued Bou Regreg .

Au cœur de la capitale subsiste un coin " pêche " . Un petit navire est devenu un restaurant-Lounge , plutôt luxueux ( menu à 790 dirhams pour 2 en cette Saint Valentin ) .

Rabat se donne des airs de petite Essaouira avec ses mouettes, ses bateaux, sa médina au fond, ses filets de pêche .... Le même site à l'horizontale .

Au fond, Les Oudayas

Un " pêche promenade ", me passe sous le nez . C'est mignon . On a envie de le faire la prochaine fois . Il y avait une activité de passeurs entre Rabat et Salé . Mais avec les ponts, le tramway, ..... Certains se sont adaptés , même si çà se fait toujours, plutôt en été ( la plage de Salé est toute proche ) .

Quelques barques rentrent , les unes après les autres et s'amarrent au ponton, côté Salé . Surement les lointains descendants des redoutables corsaires de Salé . Leur univers a été " explosé" ces dernières années avec l'immense projet d'aménagement de l'oued Bou Regreg . Il leur reste un petit ponton , ..... et juste après, on a construit une grande marina pour accueillir les nouveaux jouets de l'aristocratie locale .

et une autre

Tout ceci fait un curieux mélange entre une architecture ancestrale et la plus grande modernité ....
Ci-après, à gauche, le médina sur sa falaise, au fond le toit blanc du nouveau " Grand Théâtre de Rabat ), à côté duquel commence à sortir la future tour Mohamed VI qui sera la plus haute d' Afrique , et à droite la marina côté Salé .

Mais la Kasbah veille toujours sur la capitale


Un dernier regard ...


Voila pour ce nouveau coup de projecteur sur la capitale . Faites le détour et surprenez- vous
Demain, j'enfourche ma bonne Dacia Sandero et nous partons à l'assaut de l'Atlas .
Au sud d'Essaouira au départ de Marrakech et visites intéressantes
Actuellement nous manquons cruellement de soleil dans l'ouest atlantique. Aussi avons nous décidé de mettre le cap sur le Maroc, toujours sur l'Atlantique, au sud d'Essaouira. Atterrissage prévu à Marrakech et départ aussitôt pour Essaouira pour profiter de la mer et descendre tranquillement le long de la côte. Lézarder au soleil, traîner en terrasse prendre le temps de savourer chaque instant. Si vous avez des idées de visites intéressantes à faire et de découvertes à partager, on est preneurs. On compte sur vous. Merci beaucoup.
Itinéraire 5 jours depuis Agadir en voiture ou scooter et agence
Bonjour, nous partons avec mon copain la semaine prochaine au Maroc pour 4 jours et demi sur place exactement. On atterit à Agadir et en repart du même endroit
Que peut on faire comme itinéraire sachant qu'on veut découvrir et non lézarder sur la plage toute la journée ^^
La première nuit sera obligatoirement sur Agadir car on atterit à 23h30 😅
La voiture est elle indispensable ? Ou pouvons nous louer des scooters entre chaque grande ville ?
Comment est l'état des route ? La conduite des Marocains ?
Une agence à recommander pour la voiture ou scooter ?
Je vous remercie !!
Je vous remercie !!
Boucle Marrakech - Tafraoute - Taliouine - Foum Zguid - Telouet
Bonjour à tous,
J'ai déjà fait cette boucle il y a 4 ans, et elle était magnifique. J'aimerais y retourner le 24 mars pour 6-7 jours et avoir vos avis SVP sur : les logements, l'état de la route et une ou deux options de visite .
et la location de voiture : recommandez-vous toujours autant Concorde car ? ou plutôt une autre société maintenant ?
Voici la boucle:
Jour 1 : arrivée à Marrakech et on part direct à Ijoukak au gite chez Husseine, via la route tu Tizi'n test
Jour 2 : Ijoukak - Tafraoute, via Aït Baha, dodo à la Maison traditionnelle...ou à l'Arganier ? ou autre chose ?
Jour 3 : Tafraoute
Jour 4 : Tafraoute - Taliouine, dodo à Escale rando (ou à défaut Auberge Souktana)
Jour 5 : Taliouine - Foum Zgid , dodo à la Maison d'hôte Hiba
Jour 6 : Foum Zgid - Tamnougalt, dodo à l'auberge chez Yacob
Jour 7 : Tamnougalt - Pause Telouet (mais où? j'avais été frustrée de passer si vite par ces paysages sublimes ?) et on retourne rendre la voiture à Marrakech (ou à Rabat si c'est possible ?)
Merci infiniment pour vos retours sur les hébergements et les routes notamment, et la question spécifique sur Telouet. Merci et magnifique journée!
Merci infiniment pour vos retours sur les hébergements et les routes notamment, et la question spécifique sur Telouet. Merci et magnifique journée!
Tanger ou Agadir pour des vacances en mai?
Bonjour
J’ai 8 jours de vacances en mai.
Je souhaite partir au Maroc, j’hèsites entre le trajet 1: TANGER - MEKNES - FES
Ou le trajet 2 : AGADIR - TIZNIT - TAFRAOUT - TAROUDANT.
Qu’est ce qui est le plus sympa ? Si vous avez des conseils n’hésiTez pas Merci de votre aide
Qu’est ce qui est le plus sympa ? Si vous avez des conseils n’hésiTez pas Merci de votre aide
Avis sur le choix de notre itinéraire en voiture au Maroc avec 3 enfants
Bonjour,
Je fais appel à vous, car malgré toutes les info trouvées sur le forum, je voudrais votre avis sur notre itinéraire. Nous partons 11 jours en famille à 11 (3 générations réunies, 3 enfants 7-9-13 pour les plus jeunes, ensuite de 19 à 70 ans). Le voyage, même les vacances sont une grande première pour la famille avec les 2 plus petits). Nous, nous avons l'habitude de voyager à travers le monde.
J1 : vol Lyon Marrakech (arrivée 8H30), départ pour la nuit à Casablanca (ou Rabat) J2 et J3 : nuits à RABat J4-J5 : nuits à Meknès J6 : nuit pour couper le trajet, entre Meknès et Merzouga J7-J8 : nuit dans le désert J9 : Ouarzazatte J10-J11 : Marrakech
Nous allons louer 3 voitures. Le circuit fait 1500 km
Je vous remercie de me donner votre avis, et de voir la faisabilité de ce tour.
Je fais appel à vous, car malgré toutes les info trouvées sur le forum, je voudrais votre avis sur notre itinéraire. Nous partons 11 jours en famille à 11 (3 générations réunies, 3 enfants 7-9-13 pour les plus jeunes, ensuite de 19 à 70 ans). Le voyage, même les vacances sont une grande première pour la famille avec les 2 plus petits). Nous, nous avons l'habitude de voyager à travers le monde.
J1 : vol Lyon Marrakech (arrivée 8H30), départ pour la nuit à Casablanca (ou Rabat) J2 et J3 : nuits à RABat J4-J5 : nuits à Meknès J6 : nuit pour couper le trajet, entre Meknès et Merzouga J7-J8 : nuit dans le désert J9 : Ouarzazatte J10-J11 : Marrakech
Nous allons louer 3 voitures. Le circuit fait 1500 km
Je vous remercie de me donner votre avis, et de voir la faisabilité de ce tour.











