Ferry from UK to Morrocco

[irnbru]

I wonder how much it will be , but you could treat it as a mini 3 day cruise

UK opens new ferry trade route to BYPASS the EU

PLANS for a new direct shipping route between the UK and Morocco, which bypasses the EU, have been confirmed by Poole Harbour Commissioners.

www.express.co.uk

 

[sciac2001]

Great if it transpires.

 

[Geo]

Wild guess
£1500 to £2000 to be competitive or£2500
If their greedy

 

[Wildbill]

and it will save the migrant walking all the way to calase
bill

 

[AXO66]

Wouldn’t want to miss it!

by the way..... why?

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[jongood]

I wonder how much it will be , but you could treat it as a mini 3 day cruise

UK opens new ferry trade route to BYPASS the EU

PLANS for a new direct shipping route between the UK and Morocco, which bypasses the EU, have been confirmed by Poole Harbour Commissioners.

www.express.co.uk

I'm not sure many people would fancy making that crossing at the time of year we go to Morocco - around Lands End and then down the Bay of Biscay and then around Portugal - I'm thinking windy - very windy!

 

[jongood]

Wouldn’t want to miss it!

by the way..... why?

Because a lot of the fruit and veg we eat comes from Morocco.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Brilliant idea,France and Spain won't like it one bit but it would certainly encourage tourism and trade between Morocco and the UK.
Just think 6 months in Morocco and then 90 days to get back to the UK overland through Spain Portugal and france

 

[bellabee]

I think I'd prefer to drive through Spain in the winter, rather than spend 3 days on a ferry

 

[irnbru]

I think I'd prefer to drive through Spain in the winter, rather than spend 3 days on a ferry

It depends how many days out of 90 you want to use.

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[Spriddler]

Looks tempting...............and it'll save asylum seekers a long walk.
I look forward to the Portsmouth to Santander/Bilbao crossings as highlights of a trip.

 

[EuroTrotters]

Don't Fret, it will be for freight!

 

[Clipgate]

Never forget there are no commercial operations now, P&O are funded by printed currency, as are the others.
Words are worth nothing deeds speak for themselves

 

[Gromett]

For the truck drivers this should be great. If it cuts down the trip from 6 days down to 3. That is a lot of diesel and drivers hours/pay cut from the trip. Then remove the French/border hassles and it is probably worth the extra it will cost in the crossing itself.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

If it happens could be another trade route, see no reason why it couldn't carry vehicles other than freight.
As to not fancying the crossing I have done it in a 42 foot boat and lived so wouldn't worry too much!
That is if you believe anything the gutter press report.

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[Portland]

I will certainly look at it if it happens

 

[Cheshirecat57]

Like you say, its 1000 litres of diesel in a tractor unit from Calais to Cadiz roughly.
Easy to see how this route will be attractive if it happens

 

[Ivory55]

For the truck drivers this should be great. If it cuts down the trip from 6 days down to 3. That is a lot of diesel and drivers hours/pay cut from the trip. Then remove the French/border hassles and it is probably worth the extra it will cost in the crossing itself.

I could see a lot of unaccompanied trailers being used to save on labour costs.

 

[Mr porky]

I’m in. Nice idea.

 

[ceejayt]

This would be great.
also you would be further out to sea rather than in the bay so might not be so rough.

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[ceejayt]

Might need some lobbying of the ferry company to see if they will take motorhomes

 

[jongood]

For the truck drivers this should be great. If it cuts down the trip from 6 days down to 3. That is a lot of diesel and drivers hours/pay cut from the trip. Then remove the French/border hassles and it is probably worth the extra it will cost in the crossing itself.

I think it will be mostly unaccompanied trailers, more of the EU stuff seems to be coming in the same way now

 

[tonka]

I could see a lot of unaccompanied trailers being used to save on labour costs.

Agree.
Companies wont want to be paying drivers to sit there for 3 days and i doubt the drivers would even like it, rather be on the road.

 

[ChrisL]

Maybe the same ship could do a circular trip around the Med, stopping at Cyprus on the way and then back to the UK via Tangiers.

 

[Ivory55]

Agree.
Companies wont want to be paying drivers to sit there for 3 days and i doubt the drivers would even like it, rather be on the road.

I bet that they would make them take it as unpaid or rest or something. I know a Moroccan driver would not be on a massive wage but they still would not want to pay it.

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[Yorick]

That could be good for us for a trip to uk on the bikes

Maybe to TT

 

[jumar]

Brilliant idea,France and Spain won't like it one bit but it would certainly encourage tourism and trade between Morocco and the UK.
Just think 6 months in Morocco and then 90 days to get back to the UK overland through Spain Portugal and france

Is this a passenger service or goods link...

 

[emjaiuk]

Just guessing, but I would have thought a much greater chance of a freight ship being available for charter than a passenger Ro-to suitable for a 72hour crossing.

 

[jumar]

Anyone got a Code for the new Poole to Morocco ferry...TIA

 

[dunnah01]

I'll finish reading 'A monkey ate my breakfast' before deciding whether to buy a ticket to Morocco, or a ticket out of Morocco

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