2014 - MOROCCO .. All posts here now please..

[Dazzlin]

Hi
we are still in zagora , camping jardine , weather great blue skies still showing 25c in the shade ,

come on down ....:Cool:

Can't find camoing Jardine in the book.
Do you have the coordi things please?

 

[skipper64]

Mustafa Agadir

Thanks Mike,went there today but he wasn't there,not much going on at all,certainly no motorhomes.Couldn't get much sense out of the chaps there.Do I need an international calling code?

Many thanks,AL

 

[makems]

Over enthusiastic beer o'clock is an understatement.
It started at lunchtime when we invited Colin and Christina to share a tajine we had cooked. A few bottles of red later and we were joined for beer o'clock by Dazzlin and it just continued from there until about 10:30pm when Colin did a "Captain Oates" and disappeared to be found later deep asleep and snoring in his bunk.
Darren was also found deep asleep but in his seat at the table.
The timeline is more than a little hazy but at various points in the proceedings a very special sherry was produced by Darren and Lyn which of course would have gone off once opened so it had to be finished off! It was lovely tasting as Gwen put it "like liquid Christmas pudding"
Which prompted the opening of a Christmas cake we had brought from home. Followed by mature Cheddar cheese with biscuits.
A good night was had by all but unfortunately a good morning was not. Some of the perpetrators required copious amounts of caffeine and / or medication before normal service could be resumed.

 

[skipper64]

Mustafa Agadir

I have two numbers for Mustafa, not sure which is the right one....
066 5727 103
061 5616 246
One of them is definitely correct.

Hi Mike,
Thanks again,he must have(no pun intended!!)realised Iwas trying to phone him and he rang me.Will see him tomorrow.
Where are you and Kiwi Colin now?

Cheers Al.

 

[makems]

Today has been a day of chores for the Makems. The washing machine has been well used but everything is now clean dry and put away. Just in time as I would have had to start wearing used under crackers inside out otherwise
I have also swept the fridge chimney, washed the van inside and out, filled up water, showered and have just finished eating a delicious shepherds pie created by Gwen in the Remoska. Yum!
It's been a beautiful day and Kiwi went off with Christina to see the Kasbah at Ait Benhaddou.
They arrived back just as the clock was chiming beer o'clock. Fortunately I had checked the fridge contents earlier and spotted that yesterday's enthusiastic session had completely emptied it of beer. Sufficient time therefore to restock and ensure plenty of cold ones available otherwise it would have simply been "o'clock"
Just as we sat down Jim and Liz arrived and parked up next to us after a long drive from Tata. We all had a most enjoyable couple of beers before the sun went down on another glorious Moroccan day.

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[makems]

Hi Mike,
Thanks again,he must have(no pun intended!!)realised Iwas trying to phone him and he rang me.Will see him tomorrow.
Where are you and Kiwi Colin now?

Cheers Al.

We currently just North of Ouarzazate and heading tomorrow to Gorge of Dades. After that Todra Gorge and then on to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi.

 

[marjohn]

Tonka trio now at Moulay bouselem.... Only 3 sleeps left.

Dry at present but ground looks like it's seen some rain, luckily not sodded...
Long day, having a chill now....

Hello tonka did try and phone you for your birthday we are not going to fez had enough of the big towns any suggestions we forgot our books but at least I have my iPhone I would like to meet up with some of motorhomefun people
Still in marrakesh hope to leave 19-2-2014 staying at the moment at ourika camp 95dirhams a night
Marjohn 18-2-2014

 

[tonka]

Hello tonka did try and phone you for your birthday we are not going to fez had enough of the big towns any suggestions we forgot our books but at least I have my iPhone I would like to meet up with some of motorhomefun people
Still in marrakesh hope to leave 19-2-2014 staying at the moment at ourika camp 95dirhams a night
Marjohn 18-2-2014

We are now on our last few days in Morocco.. You need to read back on this thread to see where all the others are as they are spread around.. Several are down at Zagora... Really depends on which way you want to go and how long you want to stay in Morocco...

Sorry about the phone, I only use it so Irene can call her dad and forot to turn it on..oh:

 

[skipper64]

Be safe have fun

 

[Carol]

Hi Al where are you,

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[SUGGY]

Can't find camoing Jardine in the book.
Do you have the coordi things please?

Hi Kids ....

camping les jardine de zagora page 216 camping du maroc , N 30* 19, 725 , W05* 49, 989

we are in the right hand corner as you drive in through the gate ,

lidl radio chanel no 5 ........ :Cool:

 

[TerryL]

Returning from Tangier-Med

Just an addendum to my post about procedures at Tangier-Med, which you will recall ended with us waiting on the quayside........

Well it turned out that there indeed was a (fast) ferry missing. The one we got finally departed at 1630 and took an hour and a half to cross, then around 20 mins to debark and clear customs and immigration - and we were one of the first off.

Suffice it to say that in summary, we arrived at the port around 1030, and got onto Lidl carpark (well Mercadona actually, beautifully clean toilets) at 2000. In other words it took all day.

We may well have been unlucky but all you people now heading back - suggest you allow a complete day for the crossing.

Safe travels everyone!:thumb:

Terry and Bren

 

[tonka]

Just an addendum to my post about procedures at Tangier-Med, which you will recall ended with us waiting on the quayside........

Well it turned out that there indeed was a (fast) ferry missing. The one we got finally departed at 1630 and took an hour and a half to cross, then around 20 mins to debark and clear customs and immigration - and we were one of the first off.

Suffice it to say that in summary, we arrived at the port around 1030, and got onto Lidl carpark (well Mercadona actually, beautifully clean toilets) at 2000. In other words it took all day.

We may well have been unlucky but all you people now heading back - suggest you allow a complete day for the crossing.

Safe travels everyone!:thumb:

Terry and Bren

Cheers guys, Yes we allow the day for it.. Planning Friday night at Asilah, up to Tangier med and Saturday night near Lidl or possible off to chek out the nearby aire that I posted details on the Bellavista post....:thumb:

 

[SUGGY]

Just an addendum to my post about procedures at Tangier-Med, which you will recall ended with us waiting on the quayside........

Well it turned out that there indeed was a (fast) ferry missing. The one we got finally departed at 1630 and took an hour and a half to cross, then around 20 mins to debark and clear customs and immigration - and we were one of the first off.

Suffice it to say that in summary, we arrived at the port around 1030, and got onto Lidl carpark (well Mercadona actually, beautifully clean toilets) at 2000. In other words it took all day.

We may well have been unlucky but all you people now heading back - suggest you allow a complete day for the crossing.

Safe travels everyone!:thumb:


last year we went for the 2.30pm boat , it was over 5 hours late , , finally got to algecerias lidl car park at 1,30 am the next day ,
it was manic the moroccans and the french shouting and blasting horns, the port officials move us 3 times to different jetties ,they couldnt decide which jetty to use , it was like wacky races up and down the port quayside and the police just stood there and wached ,

dredding going back this time already

Hope you have a better crossing .........

 

[skipper64]

Hi Al where are you,

Hi Carol,
Sorry didn't get back to you last night.Did you enjoy the drive through?We are at the beach parking Tagazoute but the one before the one we were on last time!!We saw a front spot and grabbed it.Are you off today(Thursday)We are going back to Mustafa today.If you are stayg will try to find you.
Regards,
Al

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[tremaer]

Question

Does any one know if there are any Camp Sites to the east of FES? We are hoping to get to OUJDA then MELLILA. Setting off soon. Replies welcome.
Libby and Raymond
City Walls Fes

 

[marjohn]

Heading to taghazoute

Does any one know if there are any Camp Sites to the east of FES? We are hoping to get to OUJDA then MELLILA. Setting off soon. Replies welcome.
Libby and Raymond
City Walls Fes

leaving ourika camp just 13km outside marrakesh on our way to taghazoute 20-2-2014 at 11.30am might see some one thanks
Marjohn

 

[skipper64]

Tagazoute

leaving ourika camp just 13km outside marrakesh on our way to taghazoute 20-2-2014 at 11.30am might see some one thanks
Marjohn

Hi John,
We will be arriving Tagazoute mid afternoon hope to hook up with you for a beer or two!!

Regards,
Karen& Al

 

[canopus]

Number of Funsters now at Les Jardins de Zagora swelled to ten with the arrival this afternoon of Dazzlin - welcome Darren & Lynne :thumb:

 

[TravelsRus]

Hi - further to my previous about taking your dog to Morocco - just an update.

I returned to the UK this morning via the tunnel with our Border Terrier. I had no problems at all with the Border Police - they looked are our passports (the dog's being checked earlier), never asked where we had been and I was straight through.

I was a bit anxious as someone had mentioned I might have a problem returning to the UK but it was all very straight forward.

Chris

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[Techno]

Is Archie wagging his tail to be home?

 

[TravelsRus]

You'd better believe it Andy - they weather in Spain and France was poor so he was going a bit stir crazy in the van.

 

[Carol]

Left Tagazout Beach this morning and had a lovely run to Essaouira, sun out quiet but good roads and to top it all we pulled over got out of the van to watch a herd of goats climbing the Argan Trees, the shepherd just sitting under his tree not bothering us for a tip for the many photos we took, one even took a likening to Ed and kept following us.
We then carried on our journey, there were a couple of markets and I have never seen so many well fed if well laden donkeys travelling on the road.
We are now parked up on the guardian area at Essaouiara, well away from the fish restaurants but overlooking the sea.
Had a walk around the medina and bought some really nice spices for lemon chicken and curry, such a good smell.
Tomorrow will be another adventure.

 

[OldAgeTravellers]

We sadly left Tafraoute today and already regretting it :Sad:
Mohamed did a reasonable job of the bodywork and painted our carpet tube as well. He promised the colour would match after weathering, but I have my doubts
Had a terrific drive down through the Palm filled Gorge of Ait-Mansour then a wonderful twisty drive along the road that is not on the Michelin map across to Izerbi then on to Tiznit, we are parked up in the Riad so close compared to Tafraoute and as much a night as a week there.
Will just have a couple of days for a bit of technical shopping then look for somewhere with space.... Maybe try Mirleft any other suggestions.
Travel Safe
Steve & Judy

 

[JockandRita]

Hi - further to my previous about taking your dog to Morocco - just an update.

I returned to the UK this morning via the tunnel with our Border Terrier. I had no problems at all with the Border Police - they looked are our passports (the dog's being checked earlier), never asked where we had been and I was straight through.

I was a bit anxious as someone had mentioned I might have a problem returning to the UK but it was all very straight forward.

Chris

Hi Chris & Graham,

Glad to see that you and wee Archie are home safely, having had a great time in Morocco. Rita and I were following your travels with Elspeth & Ian, and the rest of the gang.

Hope to see you both sometime soon. :thumb:

Cheers for now,

Jock & Rita.

P.S. Keith & Pauline are coming to P/boro. Are you?

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[Arnica]

Shades

Be safe have fun

Hi Al,
Think you left your shades on our bike rack after the Patonque comp at Tafraout. will hang oi to them if you wish until next time we see you, or as they are made in china you may not wish to donate them to a worthy cause. :Cool:

 

[tonka]

Moving on from Moulay bousselham this morning, short ride up to Asilah and our last night in Morocco for 2014.. Been a great trip so far, enjoyed ever moment.:thumb:

Best go count theses Dirhams and see whats left.....

 

[SueBaz]

Moving on from Moulay bousselham this morning, short ride up to Asilah and our last night in Morocco for 2014.. Been a great trip so far, enjoyed ever moment.:thumb:

Best go count theses Dirhams and see whats left.....

Sorry we didn't catch up with you, Andrew and the rest of the General Staff but maybe in the summer somewhere in Blighty.....

Enjoy the rest of your adventure. Just think of the rest of us having to put up with a few more weeks of this..........

Have Fun

Barry and Sue

 

[skipper64]

sunglasses

Hi Al,
Think you left your shades on our bike rack after the Patonque comp at Tafraout. will hang oi to them if you wish until next time we see you, or as they are made in china you may not wish to donate them to a worthy cause. :Cool:

Hi Arnica,:Cool:
Thanks but the sunglasses are not ours!!!We are parked at Tagazoute,only other Funsters here at present are Marjohn who arrived 5.30 last night.Quite busy here but spaces!!The weather is sunny and looks settled,fingers crossed!!

Regards,
Al

 

[canopus]

Give our regards to Margaret & John (Marjohn), as he doesn't get on the forum too often


Ken & Lynda + Jess

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