Morocco Bound!

[Al Sourer]

Well we're off to Morocco end January, Travelling from near the Spanish border where we live ( near Perpignan) It will a relaxing no timetable journey perhaps two months in total.
Our route will be hugging the Spanish coast all the way to Algeciras for the ferry to Tangiers then eventually
Ending up either at Essaouira or Agadir.
Weve been to Marrakesh before but not in the van so it will be a bit of a magical tour, our van a A class Euromobil is reasonably equipted with 2 13 kg gas bottles and 200 litre plus water tank plus 300 watts of solar panels so fingers crossed Margaux ( the van) will get us there and back.
We would appreciate any advice from anybody who has been down to Morocco or indeed will be about in the same timespan.
Regards and thanks in anticipation
Al Sourer (Alex)

 

[jagmanx]

A snapshot of the places we visited

This was an "Adventure tour" with Exodus travels.

Some parts of the journey were a bit rough but mainly tarmac.
This was in the early 1990's
I see no reason to suggest you would have any real difficulty
EXCEPT the mountain pass roads which may have snow now.

It was my first such holiday and got me hooked.
Given where you live you will be good with French which will make things easy as I am sure you know.

I would love to go again but for many reasons probably will not
Enjoy !

Most motorhomers seem to stay in very cheap but secure sites.

My only specific suggestion is the Todra gorge

 

[cliveandann]

Well we're off to Morocco end January, Travelling from near the Spanish border where we live ( near Perpignan) It will a relaxing no timetable journey perhaps two months in total.
Our route will be hugging the Spanish coast all the way to Algeciras for the ferry to Tangiers then eventually
Ending up either at Essaouira or Agadir.
Weve been to Marrakesh before but not in the van so it will be a bit of a magical tour, our van a A class Euromobil is reasonably equipted with 2 13 kg gas bottles and 200 litre plus water tank plus 300 watts of solar panels so fingers crossed Margaux ( the van) will get us there and back.
We would appreciate any advice from anybody who has been down to Morocco or indeed will be about in the same timespan.
Regards and thanks in anticipation
Al Sourer (Alex)

We went in 2009 for 3 months and really enjoyed it.
If you need any help with documentation have a look here
N.O.M.A.D.S. :: Entry via Algeciras
Here are the places we camped with GPS coord in decimal degrees. The dates will give you same idea of timings. Check out the routes as one or two we took needed a 4x4.

Spain
09 Mar Lidls car park, Algecerias 36.18121 N 5.43920 W
Morocco
11 Mar Camping Miramonte, Tangier 35.79080 N 5.83144 W
12 Mar Centre d'Accueil Cormarit, Larache 35.16065 N 6.14303 W
14 Mar Camping C. Int, Moulay Bousselham 34.87410 N 6.28763 W
17 Mar Camping Caravaning Int, El Jadida 33.24071 N 8.48656 W
21 Mar Car park, Oualidia 32.73248 N 9.04220 W
22 Mar Car park, Cap Bedouza 32.54652 N 9.27842 W
23 Mar Camp site 2km from Safi 31.49564 N 9.76400 W
25 Mar Parking area by dunes, Essaouira 31.49564 N 9.76400 W
28 Mar Camping Ferdaous, Marrakech 31.71969 N 7.98331 W
02 Apr Car park in centre of Marrakech 31.62436 N 7.99462 W
05 Apr Camping International, Agadir 30.42489 N 9.60747 W
06 Apr Kasar Tizourgane, nr Tioulit 29.88702 N 9.00119 W
07 Apr Open area, Tafrout 29.72120 N 8.98120 W
08 Apr Riad Assllaf, Tiznit 29.69652 N 9.71063 W
09 Apr Camping Aglou Plage, nr Tiznit 29.80362 N 9.82733 W
10 Apr Airport car park, Agadir 30.33177 N 9.41049 W
11 Apr Municipal camp site, Sidi Ifni 29.37794 N 10.17899 W
13 Apr Camping Atlantique, El Ouatia 28.49441 N 11.33672 W
14 Apr Sea shore nr Tarfaya 27.95742 N 12.85522 W
15 Apr Nil Camping, Foum el Oued 27.17563 N 13.39325 W
16 Apr Camping Le Roi Bedouin, Daoura 27.46262 N 13.05169 W
18 Apr Car park by sea, 55km sth. of El Ouatia 28.20739 N 11.78344 W
19 Apr Camping Atlantique, El Ouatia 28.49441 N 11.33672 W
23 Apr Camping Bab Sahara, Bouizakarn 29.18050 N 9.17359 W
24 Apr Auberge Camping, Amtoudi 29.24315 N 9.19197 W
25 Apr Wild camp 20kms east of Akka 29.42865 N 8.06185 W
26 Apr Municipal Camping, Tata 27.74721 N 7.97397 W
28 Apr Desert near Foum Zguid 30.06838 N 6.48769 W
29 Apr Camping Prends ton Temps, Zagora 30.33767 N 5.83202 W
30 Apr Camping Auberge el Khaima, M'hamid 29.82067 N 5.72168 W
01 May Camping Auberge el Khaima, M'hamid 29.82067 N 5.72168 W
but we stayed the night at on arranged tour
01 May Bivouac El Chegaga, Sahara Desert 29.84494 N 6.20326 W
02 May Camping de la Palmerie D'Amezrou, Zagora 30.31474 N 5.53017 W
03 May Camping Kasbah de la Palmerie, Agdz 30.71179 N 6.44560 W
05 May Camping Municipal, Ouarzazate 30.92274 N 6.88662 W
07 May Waste ground, El Kelaa des Mgouna 31.23713 N 6.12688 W
08 May Camping Ait Oudinar, Ait Oudinar 31.50526 N 5.94521 W
09 May Hotel Camping du Soleil, Tinerhir 31.54739 N 5.59090 W
11 May Camping Les Tamaris, Goulmima 31.68667 N 4.95947 W
12 May Auberge Camping La Tradition, Merzougha 31.08084 N 4.00673 W
13 May Gite Camping, Mecissi 31.22185 N 4.82226 W
14 May Camping Municipal, Ouarzazate 30.92274 N 6.88662 W
16 May Camping Kasbah du Jardin, Ait Benhaddou 31.04722 N 7.13486 W
17 May Car park in centre of Marrakech 31.62436 N 7.99462 W
19 May Camping Au Lac, Bin-el-Ouidane 32.10663 N 6.47914 W
21 May Camping Au Lac, Bin-el-Ouidane 32.10663 N 6.47914 W
22 May Wild camp near El Ksiba 32.57013 N 6.01052 W
23 May Camping Amazigh, Azrou 33.44871 N 5.17041 W
24 May Camping Diamant Ver, Fes 33.98709 N 5.01848 W
25 May Car Park on ring road, Fes 34.05380 N 4.97434 W
28 May Camping Municipal, Sefrou 33.82018 N 4.84291 W
30 May Camping Bel Aire, nr Moulay Iddris 34.01439 N 5.56175 W
01 Jun Motel Rif, Ouezzane 34.77213 N 5.54453 W
02 Jun Camping Azilan, Chefchaouen 35.17605 N 5.26691 W
04 Jun Complex Touristique Al Boustane, Martil 35.62860 N 5.27686 W

 

[jacquigem]

Good luck and please keep us posted.I think a lot of us will be following you when the Schengen kicks in

 

[trevskoda]

When i went to morocco al they wanted to do is sell me fecken carpet.:hammer::lol-053::lol-053::lol-053:

 

[guerdeval]

There's a website you may already know of: The Silk Route Motorcaravan Network. whose members travel far and wide and many leave blogs you can link to, might be informative.

 

[Al Sourer]

Morocco Bound

Many thanks for all info so far posted, All much appreciated we leave about the 28th January expect to be In Morocco 7-8 th February and then just see what happens!
Regards
Alex

 

[n brown]

learn the word 'shukraan' -thank you , speak French if you can . if you get mobbed by a group of boys , pick out the biggest and ask him to be your van's 'gardien' for a couple of dirham . let small boys help you carry stuff in the markets , similar price. don't be surprised when you shake hands and they don't let go , even walking down the street ! enjoy a haggle , start at 10% of their offer . if there is any problem with the cops ,if there's only 1 or 2 of them , ask if there's an easier way of dealing with it.always carry some cash ! don't be offended if your wife asks a question and the guy answers you as if she doesn't exist. if someone offers you hash , say '' no thank you i'm a drunk '' [unless you want some of course ] take biros etc to give to kids .have a laugh , we did !

 

[jagmanx]

Carpets

learn the word 'shukraan' -thank you , speak French if you can . if you get mobbed by a group of boys , pick out the biggest and ask him to be your van's 'gardien' for a couple of dirham . let small boys help you carry stuff in the markets , similar price. don't be surprised when you shake hands and they don't let go , even walking down the street ! enjoy a haggle , start at 10% of their offer . if there is any problem with the cops ,if there's only 1 or 2 of them , ask if there's an easier way of dealing with it.always carry some cash ! don't be offended if your wife asks a question and the guy answers you as if she doesn't exist. if someone offers you hash , say '' no thank you i'm a drunk '' [unless you want some of course ] take biros etc to give to kids .have a laugh , we did !

Almost worth a "New Thread"

PS I still have a Morrocan carpet bought in 1992
and a couple of Camel **** (sorry hair) blankets
Sal ammoniac a lovely girl better looking than camels
BUT she got the hump sometimes
Where does the Pink Panther come From..
Durham Dirham etc

What do you call a white cash machine.. "Ca(h)sa Blanca"
Where is Mr Bogart when you need him..
"Just play it Sam"

 

[jagmanx]

66 to 1

Double Carpet !

 

[trevskoda]

Double Carpet !

I wanted the carpet but my new wife just wanted felt.:scared::lol-053::lol-053::lol-053:

 

[Stanski]

MOROCCO - Planning it also

We are in the process of planning this also, looking to have MH inspected for the MOT late Jan, if all good we will probably depart UK early Feb. Similar to you we envisage 1 week through France into Spain at San Sebastian and another 2 weeks to Algeciras. It will be our first time visit.

Do you have a planned date of crossing to Morrocco?

I notice you are a free member - Maybe we could contact each other via email to track progress and discuss planning.

 

[Al Sourer]

Morocco Bound

Hi Stan
We'll be planning to be at Algericas about the 8th to the 12th would be more than happy to meet up
My email address is alekbunton@gmail.com
Good to hear from a kindred spirit!
Alex (Al Sourer)

 

[mark61]

No real advice to add to what been has already been given, but a few pics to whet the appetite.
Enjoy your trip.

 

[Al Sourer]

Morocco Bound

Hi Stan oops fast fingers slow brain, email address alexkbunton@gmail.com
Regards
Alex

 

[winks]

Been a bit slow on the uptake Al.

''Morocco Bound''. Well done sir.:lol-053:

Cheers

H

 

[Stanski]

Message Sent

Hi Stan, Regards
Alex

Check yer inbox

 

[saxonborg]

There are a few languages spoken in Morocco, Spanish, French, Arabic, Berber and less so English, so if you can converse in any of these it will make things easier for you.

 

[UFO]

We were in Morocco from 23 Feb 2015 for 24 nights, (9 nights in campsites the rest either wild or guardian car parks) very enjoyable, would love to return and do more. You can see where we stayed here -
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ss-FTIgYuy9G0EDJDNMOY8LGoPF3_QY2&usp=sharing

In Marrakesh we stayed at what is almost an aire, a car park with water and wc/dump. 31.62377N 7.995609W close to the the Koutoubia Mosque and Djemaa el Fina square. We followed the sat nav into Marrakesh and ended up going through the old walls with a series of arches follwed by 90 degree bends. We just managed in our 6m PVC, even though we met an ambulance going the wrong way down this road! Apart from this it was all very easy. Memorable was the R307 from Imi n Ifri to Ameridil over the mountains wild camping half way. Also Ait Benhaddau and from here the road to Telouet and Dar Glaoui, and many more.

Carlos at Viajes Normandie is the guy to buy your ferry tickets from.

Just seen this The Ferry from Spain to Morocco with your Campervan or Motorhome – The Cheapest Ferry Tickets which looks usefula and up to date.

Have fun

 

[Deleted member 48483]

We came across to Morocco on the 18th after buying our open return ferry ticket at the highly recommended “Carlo’s”. 190 euros plus a bottle of wine and a packet of biscuits! The process of the crossing and customs was very easy. The vehicle temporary import form is no long completed by Carlos but is done once you have disembarked the ferry. The customs official takes your passport and V5 and returns with your documents and the import form. In total we waited less than 30 minutes. Then it’s straight onto the motorway.

Our plan was always to head south to follow the sun. The motorway now takes you as far south as Safi when you then join the more interesting N1. The first couple of days we drove between 2 and 3 hours to reach our campsites for the night which were Camping La Cheriaie, KENITRA; approx £5 then
Camping International, EL JADIDA: approx £8. The next day we were on the road for
about 3 1/2 hours to reach the highly recommended Camping LE KAOUKI BEACH. It’s about 25km south of Essaouira and almost right on a beautiful surfing beach - our chilled out adventure in Morocco can now begin, 20 degrees and lots of blue skies. The locals we have encountered have all been very helpful and polite. Long may it last. You never know you might catch us up, look for the Wild Camping Sticker.