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

funman · Feb 26, 2014

tafroute

Hi

We were thinking of coming to Tafroute in the next couple of days. Is there any rom left anywhere?

hilldweller · Feb 26, 2014

funman said:
Hi

We were thinking of coming to Tafroute in the next couple of days. Is there any rom left anywhere?

Masses. The official (10dh per night) wild camping next to the new tech college next to Trois Palmeries could take a hundred or more. Get here for the festival, starts Fri.

Scattycat · Feb 26, 2014

Travel insurance?

Does anybody know if you can buy travel insurance at the port?

Our problem is that our French medical insurance etc only covers us for Europe and it is proving difficult to get travel insurance here, it only seems to be sold as part of a holiday package:Angry:

OldAgeTravellers · Feb 26, 2014

Scattycat said:
Does anybody know if you can buy travel insurance at the port?

Our problem is that our French medical insurance etc only covers us for Europe and it is proving difficult to get travel insurance here, it only seems to be sold as part of a holiday package:Angry:

We live in France, If you are with AXA check your house and car policies, they both cover you for travel, your Carte Vitale does also your Mutual.
We went to The USA three years ago and got full health cover for two of us from AXA for just €139. But you have to talk it through because it is very different to the UK.
The main difference is that France will always repatriate they will not let you be treated abroad.
Hope this helps.
Steve

makems · Feb 26, 2014

canopus said:
In a effort to conserve our propane, coupled with the repair expense we may incur if we burn the mucky Moroccan butane in our fridge or Alde boiler, we have opted for ehu when available. However the voltage level is up and down like a whores drawers both here in Zagora and also at Mhamid. The fact its a little chilly last thing at night and first thing in a morning doesn't help as many will be switching heaters on.

Consequently we have invested in 2000VA stabilised voltage regulator which will lower over voltage, but more importantly boost the low voltage levels here at Les Jardins by compensating and keeping the voltage at 230v + or - 10%. It cost £50 approx, but its the first time we've had sufficient volts to run our fridge. Result :thumb:

Ken where did you get it and who fitted it?
I'm fed up with the whores drawers effect.

Ps I've managed to get a baby's bottle brush and a piece of wire so can now sweep the fridge chimney in less than ten minutes start to finish!

canopus · Feb 26, 2014

makems said:
Ken where did you get it and who fitted it?
I'm fed up with the whores drawers effect.

Ps I've managed to get a baby's bottle brush and a

Hi Mike

We bought it in Zagora at a general hardware store which sold piping, welding kit plus a plethora of other stuff from a 6ft shop front. The location of the store if approaching Zagora from the north is thus. The road through the outskirts crosses numerous roundabouts but eventually you will reach one with a fountain in the middle with the main Mosque a few hundred metres on the right beyond the roundabout.
On the left immediately after the roundabout are several restaurants with seating almost up to the road edge. The Voltage stabiliser shop is set back just after the restaurants but before the mosque which is across the road. Cost for the voltage regulator was 545dh and we are using it here in Ait Ben Haddou. The make and model of the regulator is Vmark DM1-2000VA

No special skills needed to fit it - 2 pin Maroc/Euro plug at the input, 2 pin Maroc/Euro or 13A at the outlet but you will need that fed to your blue 15Amp commando plug which connects the AC to your van.

Scattycat · Feb 26, 2014

OldAgeTravellers said:
We live in France, If you are with AXA check your house and car policies, they both cover you for travel, your Carte Vitale does also your Mutual.
We went to The USA three years ago and got full health cover for two of us from AXA for just €139. But you have to talk it through because it is very different to the UK.
The main difference is that France will always repatriate they will not let you be treated abroad.
Hope this helps.
Steve[/QUOTE

Thanks for your input Steve.
Our house insurance is with our bank Credit Agricole so I'll check them out

As far as carte vital and our top up insurance, I don't know if you are aware but a few years ago the system changed where the carte european has changed from being Under French administration and has now gone back to the UK. This now causes complications when traveling outside France and in any event, according to CPAM, would not cover us for Morocco.

tony_g · Feb 26, 2014

OldAgeTravellers said:
Hi All,
A few have mentioned the Cascades d'Ouzoud, as the water is so low everywhere are they worth visiting, are they now commercialised with hassle. We only have a very old Rough Guide with us for description. So any comments please as we will be passing or stopping in a couple of days.
Just had a great couple of days with our Moroccan friend Ismail who lives just South of Tagazoute. Had a walk round the enormous market in Inezgane quite funny when negotiating with a trader and Ismail says a couple of words in Arabic and the price tumbles! The second old market is very good for everything electronic, we bought a large 1.1mtr dish there for a very good price with ground stand as we live in France and the TV now needs a larger dish. Now strapped to the bike rack, and we can now say "mine's bigger than yours" to the French :Tongue1:
As for the mileage competition, eight years ago we went all the way down to the Tropic of Cancer, past Daklar and clocked up over 6,000 miles in total. But the fuel does halve again in Western Sahara
Good travelling to all.
Steve & Judy

We have just come down to Essaouria from Ouzoud. Happy to report sunny weather if breezy and what seems like plenty of water over the cascades. Very impressive if you make the circuit mid afternoon when the sun is right. There is 'commercialisation' in the sense that the clockwise way down being a semi continuous souk. Soft drinks, tourist tat, children selling bags of herbs but that is Morocco, isn't it? That way down is the 700 steps, with a split in the route to see the monkeys.

On advice, we made the circuit anti-clockwise. That is, leave the main square in the far right hand corner and follow the path down, first to the top rim of the cascades, then round over a series of small bridges to pick up the path along the top of the right hand side (with the falls behind you). You will easily find the path which zigags down the side of the gorge to the river and it takes you past standard ramshackle bars/cafes where fresh squeezed orange juice may be had. Even though it was dry for our trip, good shoes are recommended because the path is steep in parts. There are good views at various points down and at the bottom, of course.You can cross the river on foot via rocks and makeshift bridging boards etc. Also, you can get a boat ride on one of the pontoon/rafts made out of old plastic barrels. They will take you right into the foot of the cascade.

All in all, a very good afternoon walk. I think that down the right hand side and back up the steps on the left makes the best approach and the steps up are probably easier than the path up would be.

We had a preliminary look on Sunday and it was very busy with Moroccan families but on Tuesday when we did the full circuit it was quieter, though still plenty of people about, including coach parties. FWIW, I think they seemed to come down the steps and maybe did not do both sides, making that side busier.

Ouzoude itself looks as if it is undergoing major development. New pavement going in all the way up the hill to the edge of town and parking and other civic landscaping in the centre. All very unfinished, though.

We stayed at Camping Zebra at the top of the hill and can thoroughly recommend it for its scenic position, facilities and restaurant. It's transformed from the Vicarious entry. There are other parking/camping options but for a bit of civilised R&R and a machine load of washing Zebra gets our vote.

http://www.campingzebra.com/

:Smile:

makems · Feb 26, 2014

canopus said:
makems said:

Ken where did you get it and who fitted it?

. The make and model of the regulator is Vmark DM1-2000VA

No special skills needed to fit it - 2 pin Maroc/Euro plug at the input, 2 pin Maroc/Euro or 13A at the outlet but you will need that fed to your blue 15Amp commando plug which connects the AC to your van.

Click to expand...

So basically it's just a box that goes between my EHU cable and the site 220v socket?
Brill
I want one!:thumb:

TerryL · Feb 26, 2014

Cascades

OldAgeTravellers said:
Hi All,
A few have mentioned the Cascades d'Ouzoud, as the water is so low everywhere are they worth visiting, are they now commercialised with hassle. We only have a very old Rough Guide with us for description. So any comments please as we will be passing or stopping in a couple of days.

Sorry - wrong Cascades

Terry

SUGGY · Feb 26, 2014

We enjoyed the cascades , spent 4 days walking the gorges , dont know how TerryL got ripped off ..it is free to view the falls and only a few dihams to go on the row boat ride virtually under the falls themselves , (see pics on funster facebook ) ,

look out for the watermillers at the top of the falls milling the flour ,

if you feel fit walk to the mexican village and also the source of the river that feeds the cascades , you will pass little buildings with donkeys milling the olive oil ,

There is also a water cut tunnel through into another gorge , it is about 3 miles further along the cascades gorge , just follow the river or better still get a guide around 100d for the 5hour walk including the mexican village , take plenty of water and good shoes ,:thumb:

go see the arch at demnate on your way to or from ouzoude ,

You can look at the cascades and the arch on google images ,

Give our regards to Paul n Renata at Camping Zabra for us please :Cool:

Marakesh to demnat arch 2 hours allow 1 hour to walk round n through it ,
arch to ouzoud 1 hour,:Cool:

canopus · Feb 27, 2014

makems said:
canopus said:

So basically it's just a box that goes between my EHU cable and the site 220v socket?
Brill
I want one!:thumb:

Click to expand...

Hi Mike

Just a step up and a step down transformer in a box basically. Caters for under voltage and over voltage which Im told can occur in Maroc bur rarely in our experience.

SUGGY · Feb 27, 2014

Now in Agadir at sea front car park , waiting for a call from Autohall for a new egr unit that they diagnosticated as faulty , est so far £600 and its not fitted yet :Eeek:

anyone still at tagazoute beach ?.
Or
tafroute ?

Arnica · Feb 27, 2014

Tafraout

Be there Friday Brian.

Chilling up at the painted rocks. Brill!:thumb:

canopus · Feb 27, 2014

Now in Taliouine at Camping Toubkal. One other British van here apart from ours rest seem to be surprise surprise French. There are stunning views over the valley but the French have got all the best spots. Will have a nosy round later on when its cooled down a bit - mad dogs and Englismen

Malcolm Bolt · Feb 27, 2014

Taghazoute

SUGGY said:
Now in Agadir at sea front car park , waiting for a call from Autohall for a new egr unit that they diagnosticated as faulty , est so far £600 and its not fitted yet
anyone still at tagazoute beach ?.
Or
tafroute ?

Sorry to hear you have problems arrived at tag last night were leaving tomorrow morning
Cathryn ( malcolm can't get any internet)
Malcolm asks is there anything we can do to help?

tony_g · Feb 27, 2014

Almond Festival

Currently heading down the N1 towards Taghazoute. Had planned a few days there but now would prefer not to miss the Almond Festival. I know I have seen the info somewhere but could someone advise the best route to Taghazoute from Agadir?
Is it the R105 which is preferable for the return and a bit hairy outbound? And is the R104 just hardcore from Tifernit? If that is the case, how should I proceed, with the aim of then returning to Taghazoute? :Smile:

canopus · Feb 27, 2014

Malcolm Bolt said:
Sorry to hear you have problems arrived at tag last night were leaving tomorrow morning
Cathryn ( malcolm can't get any internet)
Malcolm asks is there anything we can do to help?

What about getting your purse out Malcolm

Malcolm Bolt · Feb 27, 2014

tony_g said:
Currently heading down the N1 towards Taghazoute. Had planned a few days there but now would prefer not to miss the Almond Festival. I know I have seen the info somewhere but could someone advise the best route to Taghazoute from Agadir?
Is it the R105 which is preferable for the return and a bit hairy outbound? And is the R104 just hardcore from Tifernit? If that is the case, how should I proceed, with the aim of then returning to Taghazoute?

In short yes.
It is better to go via Tiznit. The road works on the R104 are beyond Tiffermit. On the R104 at Tiffermit go straight ahead instead of the shorter route to the left. This is a pleasant run.
The R105 back to Agadir is very nice and in this direction the driver has a greater chance of taking in the view. :thumb: :thumb:

tony_g · Feb 27, 2014

tony_g said:
Currently heading down the N1 towards Taghazoute. Had planned a few days there but now would prefer not to miss the Almond Festival. I know I have seen the info somewhere but could someone advise the best route to Taghazoute from Agadir?
Is it the R105 which is preferable for the return and a bit hairy outbound? And is the R104 just hardcore from Tifernit? If that is the case, how should I proceed, with the aim of then returning to Taghazoute? [/QUOTE

Bl**my spill chuck, I meant a route to Tafroute.

canopus · Feb 27, 2014

Does anyone know if the R106 just west of Taliouine and heading towards Igherm and then Tafroute is passable? By passable I mean tarmacced. We thought we might try Tafroute but it is a long way round from Taliouine if we go towards Agadir. The route Im suggesting cuts a big corner off but don't want to go that way if its a 4x4 track

Dazzlin · Feb 27, 2014

canopus said:
Does anyone know if the R106 just west of Taliouine and heading towards Igherm and then Tafroute is passable? By passable I mean tarmacced. We thought we might try Tafroute but it is a long way round from Taliouine if we go towards Agadir. The route Im suggesting cuts a big corner off but don't want to go that way if its a 4x4 track

We did tafraoute to taliouine and found tarmac in places!
Ok if you take it slow in places. Done worse routes before and since.

OldAgeTravellers · Feb 27, 2014

Scattycat said:
As far as carte vital and our top up insurance, I don't know if you are aware but a few years ago the system changed where the carte european has changed from being Under French administration and has now gone back to the UK. This now causes complications when traveling outside France and in any event, according to CPAM, would not cover us for Morocco.

Hi Scattycat, not the European health Card the "Carte Vitale" which is your French health registration card, if you are resident in France and have applied for one. The one the Doctor and Pharmacist pokes into their machine. It has your photo on it.
We were told by our French neighbors and our Bank Manager that France would help you out wherever you are in the world, not tested it mind you but I doubt all these thousands of French Vans over here have bought Travel Cover they all rely on the French Health Service to get them out of trouble. If you know French people you can talk to have a chat about what they do. I certainly wouldn't trust cover you could buy at the boarder and I certainly saw nowhere at Tanger Med that fitted the bill!
Steve

MrMotorhome · Feb 27, 2014

Morocco 2014

Last of the video series ‘Morocco 2014 – The Atlas Mountains + .

This is part 7 of the 7 mini episodes regarding MotorhomeFun.co.uk members driving and enjoying “Morocco 2014”.

Our group ‘Tonka Trio’ have returned to Spain – Tonka, MrMotorhome and Champers are now getting ready for the ‘La Bella Vista’ meet.....

Hope those who have watched have had a good laugh and enjoyed seeing a little of Morocco.

[ame="http://youtu.be/ehXdVZxWDUE"]Click HERE – “The Atlas Mountains +” – Part 7of 7 [/ame]

SUGGY · Feb 27, 2014

Malcolm Bolt said:
Sorry to hear you have problems arrived at tag last night were leaving tomorrow morning
Cathryn ( malcolm can't get any internet)
Malcolm asks is there anything we can do to help?

6

HI CATHRYN

Thanks for the offer but we are ok , we been today but the part has not come yet ,

hi ho welcome to marocco

we are parked up at Baz's car park in Agadir 40d a night , its ok , only 50mt from the sea front
about 15 vans here mainly the F word ,

it is strange to see the other side of morocco , posh cars n people, designer shops , etc :Eeek:

went to marjane today , shopped up n topped up ( maroc sim , )

May come down to tafroute tomorrow depending on how long it takes to sort the engine out :thumb::thumb:

Baz,s car park is N30*25,095 W9*36,333 if anyone wants it , :Cool:

SUGGY · Feb 27, 2014

Malcolm Bolt said:
In short yes.
It is better to go via Tiznit. The road works on the R104 are beyond Tiffermit. On the R104 at Tiffermit go straight ahead instead of the shorter route to the left. This is a pleasant run.
The R105 back to Agadir is very nice and in this direction the driver has a greater chance of taking in the view. :thumb: :thumb:

Hi malcom , is there any reason not to do the R105 Agadir to Tafroute ?

Bebe · Feb 27, 2014

MrMotorhome said:
Last of the video series ‘Morocco 2014 – The Atlas Mountains + .

This is part 7 of the 7 mini episodes regarding MotorhomeFun.co.uk members driving and enjoying “Morocco 2014”.

Our group ‘Tonka Trio’ have returned to Spain – Tonka, MrMotorhome and Champers are now getting ready for the ‘La Bella Vista’ meet.....

Hope those who have watched have had a good laugh and enjoyed seeing a little of Morocco.

Click HERE – “The Atlas Mountains +” – Part 7of 7

Thoroughly enjoyed your posts. Thank you :thumb:

canopus · Feb 27, 2014

SUGGY said:
Hi malcom , is there any reason not to do the R105 Agadir to Tafroute ?

Ayup Graham

Are we to assume that you have now got your van fixed. Sent you a pm but not heard back

Viennese · Feb 27, 2014

MrMotorhome said:
Last of the video series ‘Morocco 2014 – The Atlas Mountains + .

This is part 7 of the 7 mini episodes regarding MotorhomeFun.co.uk members driving and enjoying “Morocco 2014”.

Our group ‘Tonka Trio’ have returned to Spain – Tonka, MrMotorhome and Champers are now getting ready for the ‘La Bella Vista’ meet.....

Hope those who have watched have had a good laugh and enjoyed seeing a little of Morocco.

Click HERE – “The Atlas Mountains +” – Part 7of 7

Wonderful, I have been waiting for this last one. I recognised this music from my belly dancing years! What a great time you had, well done and I would still really like a dvd with all your clips on. They really give the atmosphere of your trip. Many thanks, and hope to see it myself one year!

Catherine

JockandRita · Feb 27, 2014

MrMotorhome said:
Last of the video series ‘Morocco 2014 – The Atlas Mountains + .

This is part 7 of the 7 mini episodes regarding MotorhomeFun.co.uk members driving and enjoying “Morocco 2014”.

Our group ‘Tonka Trio’ have returned to Spain – Tonka, MrMotorhome and Champers are now getting ready for the ‘La Bella Vista’ meet.....

Hope those who have watched have had a good laugh and enjoyed seeing a little of Morocco.

Click HERE – “The Atlas Mountains +” – Part 7of 7

Hi Andrew & Carol. :Smile:

Thanks ever so much for all the video updates, (including the last one), which clearly highlights the enjoyment of the Moroccan people, surroundings, and culture, by both experienced and inexperienced Funsters alike.

Not only have the clips been an eye opener, but they have also been a source of inspiration. :thumb:

We are very grateful to you both, (as many others will be too). :Smile:

Cheers for now,

Jock & Rita.

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