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  1. TimCullis avatar

    RE: Getting around Morocco

    by TimCullis 30 May 2012

    The train won't be any quicker, but might be more interesting and more relaxing. Nador to the east of Al Hoceima is at the end of a branch…

  2. kate88 avatar

    RE: Tips on travel to Fez Medina

    by kate88 30 May 2012

    Bus from Al Hoceima to Chechaouen then from there a bus to Fes maybe? Otheres will correct me if I'm wrong on this one. It will drop you…

  3. Marocfan avatar

    RE: Travel from Spain into Morocco

    by Marocfan 29 May 2012

    If you have 9 days for Morocco, you have plenty of time to visit Marrakech, Essaouira, Fes and other places. Travel around the country…

  4. moroccotraveler avatar

    Re: Travel from Spain into Morocco

    by moroccotraveler 29 May 2012

    ...... with such a short time in Morocco forget Marrakech and Essaouria, just do the north, see this interactive map and make a plan…

  5. neckervd avatar

    RE: Travel Between Barcelona and Seville

    by neckervd 29 May 2012

    Count a whole day for a bus-boat-train ride from Sevilla to Fes, Meknes or Rabat. A Sevilla - Marrakech low cost flight is usually a better…

  6. TimCullis avatar

    RE: Oud shopping in Morocco

    by TimCullis 29 May 2012

    Might be a bit late, however... Café Clock in Telaa Kebira in Fez does Oud lessons and I saw what looked like professional musical instrume…

  7. katelink avatar

    Brisbane to Morocco and itinerary question

    by katelink 29 May 2012

    I'm heading off on a 42 day trip to Morocco and Spain in May/June next year. I'll be flying out of Brisbane and I was wondering if anyone…

  8. katelink avatar

    Morocco - Spain Itinerary Advice

    by katelink 29 May 2012

    Hi all, I'm planning a 42 day (plus 4 days flight time) trip to Morocco and Spain in May/June 2013. I realise it's very early days, but…

  9. khamlia avatar

    RE: Fes to Marrakesh options

    by khamlia 28 May 2012

    It is still there a little sleepy atmosphere, men are going here and back over the square, sitting on the coffee, talking etc.Not so much…

  10. exfox avatar

    Camel Trekking Tour

    by exfox 28 May 2012

    Camel Trekking Tours. Perhaps you are inspired to travel to exciting Morocco. My husband and I just returned from a fabulous 11-day trip…

  11. uulwalker avatar

    RE: Fes to Marrakesh options

    by uulwalker 27 May 2012

    I don't have any experience with driving in Morocco, but I agree with khamlia that Merzouga is worth the detour. The dunes are beautiful…

  12. khamlia avatar

    RE: Fes to Marrakesh options

    by khamlia 27 May 2012

    6 days to drive between Fes and Marrakech is not too much time, it is OK. You manage to see much without to rush. It is not so much detour…

  13. martinlc avatar

    Fes to Marrakesh options

    by martinlc 27 May 2012

    Hi friends Going to Morocco for three weeks mid-Oct. Taking the train Casa to Meknes-Fes. Then I'd like to rent a car Fes to Marrakesh.…

  14. khamlia avatar

    RE: Morocco in 2 weeks in December

    by khamlia 25 May 2012

    You can do such route from Casablanca via Meknes - Fes - the desert - Marrakech - Essaouria. Buy some good guidebook and map and with…

  15. AvnaeClew avatar

    RE: Unbooked Accommodation between Marrakech and Fez in June?

    by AvnaeClew 25 May 2012

    Thanks again. Seems like we'll take a round trip by car from Marrakech

  16. IntrepidGee avatar

    RE: Marrakesh to Chefchaouen in minimal time?

    by IntrepidGee 24 May 2012

    I once tried to take grand taxis down from Fes to Marrakesh the back way (thru Beni Mellal and Kenifra), we had to do it in stages, 3…

  17. australs avatar

    Re: Travel to Draa Valley

    by australs 24 May 2012

    I amn’t agree with Khamlia ; in my opinion the best way if you’re interested to visit the Draa Valley is not by Errachidia’s way bu…

  18. Marocfan avatar

    RE: Unbooked Accommodation between Marrakech and Fez in June?

    by Marocfan 24 May 2012

    They usted to have a nice large parking lot at the end (?) of the main street entering Essaouira, but last few times I was there I noted…

  19. kate88 avatar

    RE: Unbooked Accommodation between Marrakech and Fez in June?

    by kate88 24 May 2012

    Agree.....never had an issue with parking anywhere in Morocco. Always easy and cheap (unlike the UK!). In Fes I park in an underground…

  20. moroccotraveler avatar

    Re: Unbooked Accommodation between Marrakech and Fez in June?

    by moroccotraveler 24 May 2012

    ..... adjacent to the Railway opposite and around the Ibis Hotel in the New Town parking is plentiful, fees are small, free to hotel…

  21. AvnaeClew avatar

    RE: Unbooked Accommodation between Marrakech and Fez in June?

    by AvnaeClew 23 May 2012

    Thanks again for the replies. How easy is it to find parking in Fes? I'm thinking it might be simpler and cheaper to get a one-way…

  22. khamlia avatar

    RE: Unbooked Accommodation between Marrakech and Fez in June?

    by khamlia 23 May 2012

    I rented the car this time in Ouarzazate for 27EUR per day. Asked even if I can go on smaller piste not bad piste and he said that it…

  23. kate88 avatar

    RE: Unbooked Accommodation between Marrakech and Fez in June?

    by kate88 23 May 2012

    20-25 euros (£16-20) a day for a small car.... that's a bargain in my book!

  24. Marocfan avatar

    RE: Unbooked Accommodation between Marrakech and Fez in June?

    by Marocfan 23 May 2012

    Rental cars cheap? I have never found an inexpensive rental car in Morocco...but still it is a great way to travel.

  25. Abi1882 avatar

    Travelling in Morroco during Eid al Adha

    by Abi1882 23 May 2012

    Hi, My boyfriend and I have booked travel into Fez on 21 Oct 2012 and out of Marrakech 10 days later. We are planning to tavel from…

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