Moroccan Tour/Meet.

[Theonlysue]

the road to morocco

Before my time. didn't realise was camping with old fogies

 

[tonka]

Before my time. didn't realise was camping with old fogies

HEY !!!
Before mine really BUt my nan showed me.....

I have seen some pic of people having fun on "body boards" in the surf over there.. Just found my old wetsuit out... Not used for many years, I think it's shrunk.

New one on order off ebay... £15 !! bargain..
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[mophead]

Thats the main reason we like Morocco. Its full of diversity. Have seen a man with a 10 furrow plough in one field and across the road a man with an ox and wooden plough. The biggest surprise for many is the lush greenery in the north. We prefer the south of the country as its not changed so much, but if you come off the motorway and take the back roads, its not changed much since biblical times, even in the north. We took a road last year only about 50 kms south of Tangier and it took us through villages with chickens running around in the road with grass growing in the main street. Maybe 1 motor vehicle a week goes through there. There is no doubt it is changing but once away from the tourist routes its much the same as its always been.

Your pictures look wonderful - I'm surrounded by and eating rubble & dust - got sick of mince pies
Have a great trip all. Hope you go next year.....

 

[scotjimland]

A few pics to whet your appetite ..

get over the mountains and find the desert..

 

[haganap]

Urgent information

Would all funsters that are arranging to meet with dave (snowbird) for this trip urgently pm me please....

If you know someone that is going and can contact them, can you please get in touch with them and again ask them to pm me please..

This is extremely urgent.


Many thanks

paul.

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[tonka]

PM SENT..
I have also TXT polar bear as I know he does not come on very often..

This is the last list as far as I can see..

Snowbird.
Suggy.
Makems.
Bryandh.
Nodrogski.
Tonka.
Cydersyd.
Gaudi.
Crizatuk.
Malcolmbolt.
Mickymouse.
Salmonfisher. ??? I think has pulled out pending hospital visit.
Polarbear. contacted by me.
Theonlysue.

 

[haganap]

PM SENT..
I have also TXT polar bear as I know he does not come on very often..

This is the last list as far as I can see..

Snowbird.
Suggy.
Makems.
Bryandh.
Nodrogski.
Tonka.
Cydersyd.
Gaudi.
Crizatuk.
Malcolmbolt.
Mickymouse.
Salmonfisher. ??? I think has pulled out pending hospital visit.
Polarbear. contacted by me.
Theonlysue.

Thank's Steve.

I have just spoken with Jim and it would appear that thankfully Jim has managed to get a PM out to everyone.
Many thanks to those that have PM'd

 

[cydersyd]

Really sorry to hear of Daves dreadful news and I'm sure all our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family for a happy outcome.

I would just say that I intend to continue as planned down to Morocco and would welcome any others of the group that would be happy to tag along.

I have not been there before so will be trying something new and will probably make some mistakes, hopefully the ticketing and paperwork will not be too difficult but we will muddle through.

I will be interested to hear of any group members that are prepared to go.

Cydersyd.

 

[tonka]

Yes.. Best wishes to Dave and the family.... !!!
Hope things get sorted .. If anyone gets any news please keep us updated..

Ref the trip...
We are still planning to go and will stick to the same schedule for now.
Leaving UK on 9th Jan and being in Algecirus on the 15th ( although depending on what others are doing a day or 2 later also suits us) ... More than happy to meet up with any of the original group that wants to go, safety and a bit more peace of mind in numbers

If any other "seasoned" Morocco travellers can just give some tips about the arrival at Tangiers and the system on the paperwork, that would be appreciated. I have read several blogs but a bit more info, especially up to date, is welcomed.

 

[hilldweller]

If any other "seasoned" Morocco travellers can just give some tips about the arrival at Tangiers

Not by any means seasoned, we were helped into Cueta by DT, we exited on our own -- remember to store the entry documents safely for your exit.

It was a bit of a fiddle and took and hour to cross the border, organised chaos but only a question of visiting a couple of windows in the right order. Chancers were offering their services but Ray warned us about them, not needed.

Once inside Morocco it's as easy as the EU, English is widely spoken. As long as you have a good idea what you want to see that's all you need. You can do worse than look on Desert Detours site and crib off Ray's route.

We never had a problem using credit cards. There are plenty of petrol stations. Food and drink is plentiful. Mobile phones worked everywhere we went.

Don't drink the water, buy bottled. Be prepared for The Trots. Imodium ? We were OK some had an intimate affair with the toilet.

You can do it.

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[haganap]

Hi all.

I have just spent 1/2 hour with Dave and am able to update you all....

He is for sure not going to be setting out on Thursday as pre arranged.

However, those of you that know Dave will know that he is a pragmatic person. He still anticipates that it may be possible that he will meet in Algeciras on the 16th.

He at this point is promising nothing and I am sure updates will follow,,

Many Thanks

 

[Theonlysue]

Morocco

Still leaving as planned this friday, and also aim to be at algerceras as arranged, may spend a few days in cabapino first

Anyone know who dave was going to meet up at Calais?

Sue

 

[jandv]

:Cool: Hi to anyone who is coming to morroco it is so warm here at the moment we are here for the first time and everyone is so nice and friendly,just a few pointers dont forget to get your passport stamped on the boat coming over,you cannot get your gas bottles filled up here anymore,campsites are between 45dh and 100dh thats less than £4 or at the most £8,wifi is at most sites or you can buy a dongle for a month around £18 hope this helps :thumb:

 

[SUGGY]

We hope Davids family circumstances improve and we can meet up ,

Rosie and i will be going over through the Tunnel on Thurs pm and will meet up with Sue at Calais Docks on Fri morning , we will then take a steady journey down to Algecieras ,

Any Funsters out there on the route through Spain that has any suggestions on stop overs / camp sites , let us know please , Graham,

Any ideas for New Years Eve ? .

 

[Theonlysue]

Morocco tour

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Bonterra Park at Benacassim is about 980 miles from Calais,
Have camped there and it is a very nice site. good clean facilities
and the town is about 10 mins walk.
one of the supermarkets is just outside the campsite gate,


Sue

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[tonka]

There are Funsters down at Bonterra park I understand.. Tony Garvin & Perry plus others I think.
Also some are down in Benidorm at Villasoll.. You could make for either and make it for new year,,,,

I will be leaving 9th Jan, along with another New Funster and have to go via Benidorm on route, as I need to drop off some items at my apartment near the campsite... So if your anywhere along the coast route, me and Polar bear wont be far behind you... :thumb:

 

[tonka]

I just found this.. May be of interest... There is also a link to a on-line form ref the vehicle importation...

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[sue & dave]

regarding the forms

I just found this.. May be of interest... There is also a link to a on-line form ref the vehicle importation...

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Hi

We hope it is nothing too seriouse with Dave.

We printed the form from the above link, there are 3 and are slightly different from each other, and filled them in before we left the uk, but when we bought the ferry ticket from Carlos they would have printed them off for us anyway but they did check they were filled in correctly. Don't forget Carlos now has an office next to Lidl. If we can be of any help please pm me, I can give you our Moroccan tel number and we are also on Skype.

If anyone speaks to Dave, wish him well from us.

Sue & Dave

 

[Theonlysue]

Morocco tour

Hi, I printed out this completed form, and it printed 3 pages of A4, each page I signed 3 times - is this correct?

Many thanks, Sue

 

[tonka]

Hi, I printed out this completed form, and it printed 3 pages of A4, each page I signed 3 times - is this correct?

Many thanks, Sue

I dont know..!! only got as far as passing on the link after that the page did not load.. Going to try again later...Will get it completed but from what I read the guy (Carlos) at the ticket office will give you one anyway...

Sue & Dave.. phone number woud be appreciated by us all as another back up..:thumb: The original plan was to ferry into Tangiers, I understand this is the newish Tangiers Med and they do some of the paperwork on the boat..
Is it best to change some money on the boat? or do you know if money changing is available on the motorway services. ?

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[Theonlysue]

Morocco tour

Hope this works, Sue





http://www.douane.gov.ma/web/guest/d16ter/#http://www.douane.gov.ma/d16ter/formAT.jsf


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Morocco Overland ~ Documents

March 2012​

Your documents

To enter Morocco with a vehicle all you need is a passport (most visitors don't need a visa), your vehicle ownership document (V5 in the UK) and, if you can get it, motor insurance covering Morocco. If you can't get insurance at home you can get it at most Moroccoan ports or towns, see below.
Immigration procedures

Simple and straightforward and sometimes done on the ferry on Moroccan-run ships to Moroccan ports (ie: Tangier or less often the much quieter port of Nador) to speed things up. On the Spanish side at Ceuta you'll see 'helpers' offering to do the queing or form filling for you. They are not out to trick you unless you make it easy; they're just looking for a tip at the end of it, but aren't needed if you go ahead as follows:
• Fill out an immigration card (sometimes handed out when buying your ticket in Spain, or found on the ferry information counter, or ask at the police post or handed out by border touts looking for a tip). The form is in French with English subtext.
Under 'going to' write any big Moroccan town like Fez or Marrakech; for 'coming from' put the European port you've just arrived from (Algeciras, Almeria, etc).
For an 'address in Morocco' any hotel or camping in any well kown town will do. Pick one from your guidebook.
Do not fill out the back of the form. Hand it in to the police, get your passport stamped and have a 'CIN' number allocated and also stamped in your passport (unless you have one from a previous visit).
• Get a triplicate TVIP for you vehicle/s (see below).
• Show your 'green card' motor insurance extention for Morocco (if obtainable) or buy local insurance (assurance frontiere, in French) at some ports or from any participating insurance broker at the first big town (ask/look for 'bureau d'assurance').
Last I heard the fixed cost and time periods are 558dh for 10 days or 876dh a month for a car or bike. Motorhomes pay more. At the new Tangier Med or the Beni Enzar (Nador) ports, the insurance booths are in the port facility. Beni Enzar they may be unoccupied but with a phone number to ring. See link.
• There's an optional new form in French, the 'Constat Amiable' now available to fill out in the event of a road traffic accident. You fill it out, the other party fills out their half and you send it off. More details and a pdf copy here. Or download one here.
• That's it!


Temporary vehicle importation document: 'TVIP' or 'D16'
Aboard the ferry (on longer crossings), or in the Moroccan port of arrival you need to find the Customs office and get the triplicate white, green and yellow A5-sized ‘TVIP’ form titled in French: Declaration D’Admission Temporaire de Moyens de Transport (‘Temporary Importation Declaration of [means of] Transport).
This is a local version to the Carnet de Passage which Morocco thankfully does not require. It declares you’ll re-export your vehicle once you leave Morocco and is valid for 6 months.
You will need your vehicle ownership document ('V5' in the UK, carte gris in French). It's the 'passport' for your vehicle.
Completing a D16 in advance, online
It's possible to fill out a version of the TVIP online before you get to Morocco, but only if you are entering with one vehicle in your name (as most do). If you have say, your pickup with your bike or quad in the back, do the triplicate version at the border as detailed above. All your vehicles will need to go on one TVIP form and be linked to one passport. This online version does not work for multiple vehicles with the same owner.
Whether you fill it out in advance, or the triplicate white, green and yellow version while queuing at a Customs desk on a ferry or in a Moroccan port doesn’t really matter, [with one vehicle in your name] it's just one less thing to worry about on arrival.
So, click this link to the Moroccan Customs website to fill out your TVIP 'D16' form in advance.
On the above page fill out the following details:
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• CIN: If you have one stamped in your passport from a previous visit (example right) enter it. If not click Étrangers non résidant or autres (‘other’).
• Immatriculation: Your vehicle’s registration number with no spaces.
• Marque: Pick one from the menu. Along with many unknown marques, some bike marques are not listed so select ‘autre’ at the end. For Land Rover select 'Rover'.
• Type: For example ‘Defender 300Tdi’ or ‘F800GS’.
• Genre: Select Moto or Voiture de Tourisme.
• Pays: Select your country ('Grande Bretagne').
• Date de 1ère mise en circulation: Your vehicle’s date of first registration, found on the ownership document or V5 in the UK.
• Châssis n°: Your VIN (vehicle identity number) also found on the ownership document.
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Download this blank Word.doc template of a fiche or form to fill out with your details. Hand them out to speed up passage through the many permanent checkpoints in Western Saharan (south of Tan-Tan and Assa), particularly if heading down the Atlantic Route to Mauritania.
They can also be handed over instead of your passport at hotels in 'mainland' northern Morocco who ask to copy down your details. Up here the checkpoints are usually temporary ans won't require your fiche or details.
There are 4 fiches to a page. For a transit of the Atlantic Route you'll want at least 3 pages.

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The notes came in usefull for filling out the form, hope this works, Sue​

 

[sue & dave]

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Bonterra Park at Benacassim is about 980 miles from Calais,
Have camped there and it is a very nice site. good clean facilities
and the town is about 10 mins walk.
one of the supermarkets is just outside the campsite gate,


Sue

Looks Good

Might call in on our way home in February.

Sadly I don't think our paths will cross in Morocco, but as I said we are here if you need us.

Happy Christmas (again)

Sue & Dave :Cool:
ps it's 29c already and it's only 10.20

 

[sue & dave]

Hi, I printed out this completed form, and it printed 3 pages of A4, each page I signed 3 times - is this correct?

Many thanks, Sue

If you look at the a4 where you have signed 3 times, where each signature is, is a seperate document, one for entry one for exit and one that you keep.
We were exactly the same as you, WORRIED but you don't have to be HONEST, a very nice person working in the ticket office (Carlos) will check it all for you and if needed (which I am sure it won't) print you another one. Don't forget if any of you are taking a "seperate" ROAD LEGAL vehicle you will need documents for this as well.

Hope this helps

Sue & Dave

 

[sue & dave]

Glad to be of help

I dont know..!! only got as far as passing on the link after that the page did not load.. Going to try again later...Will get it completed but from what I read the guy (Carlos) at the ticket office will give you one anyway...

Sue & Dave.. phone number woud be appreciated by us all as another back up..:thumb: The original plan was to ferry into Tangiers, I understand this is the newish Tangiers Med and they do some of the paperwork on the boat..
Is it best to change some money on the boat? or do you know if money changing is available on the motorway services. ?

Hi

Our Moroccan phone number is +212(0) 637072643

When you get your tickets (Carlos) they will give you a document to fill in (immigration) they also give you this on the boat, you only need one per person. We filled ours in outside Lidl whilst trying some of there very nice vino. Once on the boat you join a queue to hand this in to the passport police, he will also need your passport to stamp. Make sure you can read ALL the numbers on this stamp, (we spoke to a French man who said he was held up for a couple of hours, because it had not "stamped" properly).
It sounds very daunting, but honestly it isn't. They are very good at Carlos's they explain all this to you and they even gave us a bottle of wine.

Once we had gone through customs, on the left there several "Banks" this is where we changed our money, and got quite a decent rate.

Good Luck

Sue & Dave :Cool:

It is a newish port and

 

[SUGGY]

MANY THANKS DAVE AND SUE FOR ALL THE INFO , :thumb:

TONKA ,ON MY FIRST TRY AT PRINTING THE FORM CAME OUT WITH ONLY THE INFO PAGE ON IT .oh:


SO I DID IT ALL AGAIN AND IT CAME OUT WITH THE BAR CODES ETC , 3 COPIES ON ONE A4
SO I RAN A SPARE OFF .

LOOK FORWARD TO CATCHING UP WITH EVERY ONE , SOME WHERE WARM AN DRY HOPEFULLY :Cool:,

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[tonka]

Anyone who hesitates to subscribe and pay to a forum like this should read this thread..

Great help, information, tips and hints...:thumb:

It's the Christmas spirit all year long..

 

[tonka]

Someone may have already done this BUT if not I am making a new list of people making the trip, along with Fun usernames, Christian names and mobile tel numbers...
So If the people below could email me the above info to
stevetonks@uk2.net
I will complete the list and forward it on to you all, so at least once on our travels we have some contact via txt etc if needed..

Suggy.
Makems.
Bryandh.
Cydersyd.
Crizatuk.
Malcolmbolt.
Mickymouse.
Theonlysue.

I have details already for following inc tel numbers.
Nodrogski. - Gordon and Paula
Tonka. - Steve and Irene
Gaudi. - Gordon ?
Polarbear. - Graham and Jayne

 

[yodeli]

Hi All !

A few days ago if you remember I made a reservation for 6 people on Dave's behalf. things seem to have change , so please tell me (the 5 other people that is) if you want me to cancel this reservation (1st january lunch time) as I won't be home after Christmas ...

So please tell me quickly what you want me to do!

Thanks

Frankie

 

[tonka]

Frankie.. I cant help on that one.. Not one of the party, hope they let you know ASAP..


REF PHONE....
Dave said take an unlocked phone and you can get a cheap Morocco phone sim to use for call, txt etc..

TESCO £5!!!!! and free delivery to your door, or collect in store..

http://www.tesco.com/direct/special...-sim-card-for-5-save-1099/promo16830118.promo

 

[GAUDIE]

Morocco

We visited Morocco last year during late January February had fantastic time. We are going again but probably not until middle of February as we spend a couple of months at Zahora but if our paths and times cross we would love to travel some of the way with you

Regards Alan Brenda

Hi
I am in Zahora now, on PSJ site, and will be leaving for Morocco on 15/16 Jan. I am not sure now if Snowbird will be going.
Could you e mail me your contact details please,so we can keep in touch:
MH REG:
MOB NO:
E MAIL ADDRESS:
I prefer e mail to the Forum so please e mail me at:
gordonj@madasafish.com
Gordon (GAUDIE)

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