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MARRAKECH, délices et délires de la Ville Rouge(1)

Toussaint à Paris, Bleu à Marrakech…La recette est à trois heures de Lyon( décalage horaire compris)… Vous quittez Lyon sous les brumes d’Automne avec un petit 10° et, trois heures après, vous débarquez au pays des mille et une nuits avec un 21° à 11 heures du soir…

Dommage que des milliers d’européens aient eu la même idée qu’Ulysse…du type de ces petits vieux distingués, pull bleu pâle pour lui, cachemire rose fushia pour elle, qui pestent contre la bureaucratie policière tatillonne et exemplaire, tout en grignotant insensiblement ma place dans la file d’attente…

Cà y est : il va pouvoir récupérer ses valises avant qu’on ne lui les vole…il marcherait presque sur Berthe, qu’il oublie au contrôle de police et qui crie : « Jean, Jean !! » attends moi »

Ulysse mentalement fait le calcul : la queue policière d’une demi-heure est l’équivalent de quatre cents kilomètres du Boeing 737-80 dont il vient de débarquer : péril de cette très belle et très fragile société de consommation où Berthe et Jean, pétris de certitudes et d’argent, viennent partager le soleil des marrakchi…

Heureusement, Ulysse a hâte de replonger dans cette ville où jusqu’à lors, il n’a fait que transiter : il choisira le plus pauvre des taxis, la voiture la plus brinquebalante dont les vitres n’ont plus d’usage, il ne négociera même pas le prix de nuit : touriste de base, il est, émerveillé de quitter ses petites misères européennes et de respirer si vite cette odeur d’Afrique qu’il n’a jamais quittée.

Rentrer dans Marrakech de nuit est un plaisir à nul autre pareil : Ulysse ouvre grand les yeux et respire une odeur d’Atlas, de désert et de fuel mélangés…

Bonjour à tous,

Voilà, nous rentrons, l'oeil pétillant, le visage bien coloré et la tête remplie de découvertes de notre belle aventure à bord du Costa Méditerranéa.

La déco du Méditerranéa est plaisante, histoire de goûts.... Pour le moment le Magica reste notre préféré! (la taille du navire aussi) L'agencement du Méditerranéa est particulier. Superbe salle avec piste de danse au pont 1, (isolée), petits bars coincés avant l'entrée du restau, ou le long des couloirs ? De toutes façons, l'ambiance qui y régnait était d'un calme majestueux, je dirais même un peu tristounette au niveau du hall d'entrée (le pianiste devait avoir une gastro cette semaine là ?) DOMMAGE ! Nous avons été voir Marie avec des autres couples, notre francophone, très agréable pour lui signaler, mais bon ... A signaler, pratiquement pas d'enfant à bord .

Le personnel à bord excellent!

La nourriture à bord, correcte, en abondance. Les produits de" luxe" et de qualité se font rare tout de même.

Les spectacles, dans l'ensemble, un peu déçu par rapport à notre dernière croisière qui étaient tous de qualité et j'insiste! comme quoi ?

Nous avons eu de la chance avec le temps!, nous avons échappé à un orage en arrivant à Gibraltar, on ne voyait que des dauphins danser autour du bateau, puis le temps s'est découvert pour la visite à ne pas manquer de ce fameux Rocher

Les visites de malaga, Cadix, Lisbonne Alicante et Barcelone peuvent se faire facilement par ses propre moyens et sans peine.

En résumé, un tour d'horizon bien agréable à découvrir paisiblement.

Je reste à votre entière disposition pour tous renseignements.

Je vais d'ici peu continuer mon album photos (voir mon adresse)pour vous donner un aperçu de ce parcours .

Bonne journée.

Ps.Une pensée à Emanuella et son Papa Ravie d'avoir fait votre connaissance.

Sophie

Norwegian a annoncé supprimer ses bases à Europe Palma de Majorque (PMI), Grande Canarie (LPA) Tenerife (TCI) Rome Fiumicino (FCO) USA Stewart (SWF) Providence (PVD) et donc par conséquence un certain nombre de routes desservies par ces aéroports.

Depuis le temps que l'on évoque ici les pbl de cette Cie ...

comme je le disais il y a peu, mais décrié, voici un article de l'express mada ce jour

Visiteurs - 250 000 vrais touristes. Madagascar vise 250 000 touristes pour la prochaine saison touristique, contre 204 000 en 2007. Les vrais touristes sont ceux qui viennent visiter le pays et dépenser de l'argent. Plus de 344 000 étrangers au total sont arrivés à Madagascar en 2007.

voila ce que mada a besoin, des touristes avec des euros a dépenser, pas des sacs a dos a l'économie. 😏

Bonjour, J'aimerais savoir si en février, c'est une bonne période ( température ) pour aller aux îles Canaries ? Quelles îles sont primordiales à voir à une visite ? Est-ce préférable de visiter en croisière ou demeurer dans des hôtels ? Est-ce qu'on y parle en français ? Est-ce que c'est l'euro qui est en vigueur là ? Merci

Okay, it wasn’t a total disaster either. Actually, I hesitated before starting this travel journal: is it even worth writing about a holiday that won’t leave an unforgettable memory? In the end, I went for it (there aren’t many recent travel journals about this destination). So, read on... or don’t .

Every time we’ve been to the Canary Islands, it’s been by default (basically: where can we go in winter or early spring when we only have a week—so not too far, not too much jet lag, but with decent weather?).

This time, we had two weeks, but the winter plan kept changing: first Thailand (dropped for personal reasons), then Martinique (dropped because of work leave dates that weren’t up to me), and finally, the Canary Islands.

We’ve already been to Tenerife (which we really liked) and Lanzarote (which we liked a little less). This year, two options: Gran Canaria or one of the smaller islands west of Tenerife (La Palma, or even La Gomera or El Hierro). We chose Gran Canaria... not sure it was the right call! Whose fault is it? Storm Thérèse’s! Yes, Storm Thérèse followed us on arrival, and its effects lasted quite a while. We had to adapt, cancel visits, change activities...

But even without Thérèse...

Saturday 21/03 Departure from Orly at 6:10 AM with Transavia. The plane took off on time and landed a little early, tossed around by strong winds before touching down. It had just rained, but it was (almost) no longer raining.



We quickly picked up our luggage and then the car at the Cicar counter. We got a Seat Arona instead of the Corsa we’d booked. Well, while the driving position didn’t feel great at first (I got used to it), the engine’s smoothness and power were much appreciated on the island’s winding and sometimes steep roads.

It was only 10 AM, and we couldn’t theoretically check into our accommodation until 3 PM (the owner promised to message me if it was ready earlier). So, we headed to the (big) *Jardín Botánico Viera y Clavijo*, where we planned to spend a few hours. We found a huge parking lot... empty. The passenger in the car in front of us (yes, we weren’t the only ones at the closed gate—there was a car in front and one behind) went to ask for info: it was closed due to the storm 😕. So, we calmly headed toward Puerto de las Nieves, on the northwest coast of the island.

The plan: go to a restaurant, visit the village, and do some shopping while waiting for early afternoon. As soon as we got out of the car, it started raining... we took shelter under the awning of a shop, waiting for it to pass. But the rain turned into a downpour, and within minutes, awning or not, Gore-Tex or not, we were soaked!

Since we were already wet, we might as well go to the restaurant—they weren’t far! But here’s the thing: contrary to what Google Maps said, they all opened at 1 PM, not noon! Back to the car, wading through 5 cm of water because all the village streets were flooded . The rain let up, we did some shopping, went to eat, and I got a message from the owner saying the accommodation was ready 🙂.

So, off we went to La Suerte, a few kilometers north of Agaete. The downside of the place, especially with luggage, is that you have to climb several flights of stairs via an outdoor staircase (after parking more or less far away on a steep street) to get there 😛). Of course, on the way from the car to the apartment, it started pouring again—the bags got soaked! Enough rain for today! We settled in quietly, and by late afternoon, we could (finally!) go admire the view from the terrace.

After spending 15 days in Tenerife in February 2026, here are a few observations that might be useful for you: - Choosing Puerto de la Cruz turned out to be an excellent decision (compared to Santa Cruz, which is Lonely Planet’s pick, for example). Puerto de la Cruz has two large beaches just a 10-minute walk from the center. The atmosphere around the small port is lovely. It’s a human-scale town. The bus station makes it easy to get anywhere on the island. Carnival season is an exceptional time to visit! - Opting for the unlimited weekly bus pass for 50 € is economical (especially if you're traveling solo), eco-friendly, and practical (lots of departures and returns). The roads on major routes are often congested, and the bus network is improving—you can support this effort by traveling this way. - For hikes, I tested Teide National Park (arrival and departure by bus). Starting from El Portillo at the park entrance, the Arenas Negra circuit (2.5 to 3 hours) is stunning toward the end. You can add a section of Route 1 on the other side of the road (maps and great info at the tourist office). At the other end of the park, "Roques de Garcia" is a spectacular route—crowded but a must-see... - Tourist towns like La Orotava or La Laguna are worth the visit. Garachico has a certain charm too...

Hi there, I’m heading to Tenerife for a week, from _ to February 14th. I’d love any tips for accommodations as well as hikes.

Thanks in advance for your advice and suggestions! Have a great weekend, Françoise.

Hi there, We’re heading to Tenerife for a week in January. I’m looking for a reliable car rental agency in La Laguna. Can anyone help me out? Thanks in advance.

Hello everyone, We’ll be on vacation in Costa Adeje from 12/28 to 01/09. We’ll be spending New Year’s Eve there, so we’re looking for a nice restaurant by the beach (Playa de la Pinta, Playa de Fanabe, or Playa de Torviscas) that hosts a New Year’s Eve celebration with a fun atmosphere (music). Why by the sea? Because we love counting down to midnight on the sand with all the fireworks. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance. Pascal & Co

Hi there, Has anyone here cycled in the Canary Islands in August? Is it not too hot? Not too crowded on the roads? Thanks

Hello,

First attempt at a travel journal for me and first post after 7 years away from this forum. 😮 I went to the island of La Palma for 15 days in September 2025. After visiting Lanzarote in February, I was looking for a different and greener island. Well, I wasn’t disappointed. 😎

We stayed in Breña Baja on the east coast of the island, 5 minutes from the airport. This choice was mainly motivated by the desire not to change accommodation during the stay and to be in a "central" location close to amenities. It worked out well, but if I were to do it again, I’d split the stay in two by getting another place in the north of the island to explore that area, which really appeals to me. Note that the island is "climatically divided in two": the west coast is sunnier and drier, while the east coast is often foggy or cloudy. It’s quite impressive when you come out of the LP-3 road tunnel connecting the two sides—you feel like you’ve changed regions even though it’s less than 3 km apart.

Flight options weren’t plentiful (no direct flights from France), so I went with Iberia, connecting in Madrid for 250 € round-trip per person excluding checked baggage (80 € round-trip for one 23 kg suitcase on this route). Make sure to buy the checked baggage at the same time as your flight, as it’ll cost about 15 € more if you add it later. I booked the tickets 5 months in advance directly on Iberia’s website. You could also take a low-cost airline to Tenerife or Gran Canaria and then a flight with a Canarian carrier, but in my opinion, that only makes sense if you’re visiting one of those islands first, as the connection isn’t "guaranteed." The ferry is an option from Tenerife (about 2.5 hours crossing).

Our departure from Lyon was initially scheduled for 6 AM but took off at 9 AM so the crew could rest after the late arrival of the previous flight. This let us grab breakfast on the airline’s dime—thanks, EU Regulation (EC) No 261/2004. 😉 Iberia took a week to reimburse me after I submitted my passport, receipts, and bank details via their online claim form.

Our small but spacious CRJ-1000 Air Nostrum Bye-bye, Bugey nuclear plant And hello, Madrid—or rather, its very dry region. Our layover was initially 4 hours but shrank to 1 hour due to the previous flight’s delay. That worked out for us because Terminal 4 at Barajas is way less comfortable for resting than Lyon’s T1.

Landing with a view of Playa de la Cangrejera and del Pozo. When I say the east coast is often cloudy... 😇 First sight of "plátano" plantations. Banana farming makes up 50% of the island’s GDP!

More to come soon. [;]

Hi there,

I’m planning a trip from Gran Canaria to El Hierro to Tenerife at the end of winter.

My current dilemma is where to book accommodations on Gran Canaria.

We’re planning to stay 7 nights on the island, and our goal is to hike, drive along small roads, discover a few villages, and admire some beaches (just for the views, not for swimming!).

Since the island is quite rugged, the journeys can be long even if the distances are short. I’d like to avoid driving 2 hours every morning and evening to reach the area we want to explore...

I’m thinking of splitting the 7 nights into 4 somewhere and 3 elsewhere.

But where? It seems the center and the northwest might be the best options.

Any advice, given that I’m mainly looking for peace and quiet, a beautiful view, a secluded spot, or a quiet village?

Thanks! :)

Hi there, We’re planning to visit the Canary Islands for 10 days. We love hiking and nature in general, and beaches too, though they’re less of a priority. I’m thinking of spending 5 days in Tenerife, then heading to another island—I’m torn between Lanzarote and Palma. I just can’t decide. Thanks for your advice! Juliette

Hi there! We’d love some tips on organizing stopovers on our own in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife, Puerto del Rosario, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Las Palmas, and Funchal. Thanks so much for your help

Hi everyone,

I’m planning a trip to Tenerife this winter and have already booked my flight. I’d love any tips to help me prepare. My wife and I are into hiking and exploring all the interesting spots—countryside, villages, and towns. We usually get around by bus, but renting a car in Tenerife seems like a good idea to reach different sites. I’d appreciate any info on car rentals and accommodations. Thanks so much!

Hi there, How do you get from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Tenerife South Airport for an EZS flight? Are there buses, taxis, or other options? Thanks! Mich74

Hello everyone,

We’re planning to spend 15 days in early May in La Gomera, solely for hiking and exploring the island. We like to take our time and not rush to see everything. We’ve booked small hostels or hotels, and our itinerary will be: San Sebastian -> Playa Santiago -> Valle Gran Rey -> Vallehermoso -> back to San Sebastian

We’re hesitating about renting a car—it would certainly give us more flexibility compared to buses, but it also comes with a budget and responsibilities (parking, getting back to the car after a hike, driving fatigue, distances, etc.). Since hiking is our main focus, the ROTHER guidebook shows mostly hikes that are accessible by bus. Is the bus network reliable? Is it restrictive to go without a car, with 2 or 3 nights in each location?

Thanks for your feedback—we can’t decide!

Best, Thomas

Hi everyone. I’m really torn between Tenerife and Rhodes for the week of April 12–19. I’m worried Rhodes might still be a bit chilly in mid-April, and I’m afraid there won’t be much to do in Tenerife?

I’d love to see beautiful sights—whether it’s towns or landscapes—but also lounge by the pool in shorts (or even a swimsuit if possible??). What do you recommend?

Will it be possible to swim in the pool at either (or both) of these destinations?

Thanks for your help!

Hi there, We’re leaving Las Palmas on 13/01 for a cruise on the MSC Opera with stops in Fuerteventura, Funchal, Tenerife, Lanzarote, and La Palma. Has anyone taken taxis from these places to explore the islands, and how much should we budget to compare with the ship’s excursions? Can you negotiate the fare? Any drivers you’d recommend? Thanks for your tips 👍 and happy New Year 2025 😊😊