Morocco 2015

[dabhand]

Curry made, I have tasted it, I will leave it for the others tomorrow, I will leave it for the others tomorrow, if I say it enough times maybe I will! It's good, even if I do say so myself, now then, if I make it hotter maybe it will be to hot for them, that means more for me, is that fair? No just plain greedy, ok I'll leave it as it is, piffle!

 

[dabhand]

Just been out for a meal at Essaouira with Simon & Marg to a beach side bar just at the end of the Guardian Car Park. Meal was mediocre but they had singer with a guitar who wasn't half bad. We helped him out on Johnny Nash's I can see clearly Now, and I then volunteered Simon to do a couple of songs. The audience seemed well impressed, more so, the owner as he gave us four beers on the house.

It's going to be a bright, bright, sun shiney day!

 

[canopus]

Another sleepless night then Simon?

 

[PhilandMena]

Arrived at Tag! Formed a square with 3 others right overlooking beach next to sandbank. Ideal spot, but we've upset a German - say we're blocking their view. We ain't but tough anyway, we're here and we're staying! Have spotted Suggy and Dazzling, will wander over tomorrow.
Now for some proper us-time!

Saw your van when you spoke to Graham yesterday, would have popped out to say hello but in the middle of something. I'm along side Graham and Darren who will be moving a short distance later today for a better position and I may join them in 1/2 days as another decent spot by them may become vacant. Will wander over later and say hello, providing the Immodium holds my shit together.

 

[dabhand]

Might buy something musical in the souk today!

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[Eamless]

just been speaking to my friendly neighbour who has the biggest offroad homie you ever did see and he gave me the following information. This information is fluid but I thought it might be useful. This info is for on-road vehicles
Sidi Ifni. Dont bother going as the 3 campsites are washed away and roads very bad
R104 Tiznit to Tafraoute Closed
R105 Ait Baha to Tafraoute open
R106 Tafraoute to Igherm Open
Igherm to Tata Open
N12 Tata to Foum Zguid Open
N12 Foum Zguid to Zagora Not passable
R111 Foum Zguid to Tazenakht Open with many holes
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Eamonn

 

[horshamjack]

Just pulled into Essaouira several funster vans here Ken "Timetraveller" dropped by also saw Dave "Busmans" van parked up nice to speak English again!! look forward to meeting some people.

 

[Busman]

Great day again in Essaouira, Simon went missing then

you know that feeling when you think you know someone ???

 

[Eamless]

Wa

Great day again in Essaouira, Simon went missing then View attachment 52271 you know that feeling when you think you know someone ???

he has really caught the sun and so fetching in blue and white

 

[TerryL]

Beer o clock at Taghazoute as the sun goes down with Suggy and Jimmy, another Brit parked across the way, doing their guitar thing.

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[Peter & Elaine]

Terry go ask suggy to play
Polly wolly F,ing doodle see what he says

 

[canopus]

I'll be playing it for him later this week Pete. I now know all 84 verses

 

[SUGGY]

Ken you have a spot booked at the open mike session wed night dont be late

The town of Tagazoute is going to be Funsterised wed night ...

 

[Armytwowheels]

We are here at last, parked up with Mike and Gwen (Makems) near Asilah. Very good crossing and no problems apart for heavy rain and gale force winds (not on the crossing but on the roads).

All the internet stuff sorted out and after a couple of hours and several drinks in their van latter, we have a plan for the next 2 months. See you out there somewhere.

 

[SUGGY]

Great news that you are in Moroco at last .

The weather is better here on the other side of the mountains ... So Come on down ..... Lol

Good crowd here . Tag filling up fast now . Convoy of Frogs in MH and caravans arrived today .

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[TerryL]

Funster flag raised at Taghazoute!

 

[Armytwowheels]

We are not in any rush but will be making our way there over the next couple of weeks. We've got some serious chilling out to catch up on.

Safi and Essaouira for some surfing first, well Colin surfing me capsizing.

 

[canopus]

Another memorable day in Maroc. Ate Chicken Shawarma and falafel for lunch and loved it.

Then for dinner, we had a splendid beef Ruby Murray courtesy of Simon & Marg. Many thanks from all of us.

Followed by an impromptu sesh on a 30/- shilling Uke, on which Simon made it sound like the dogs doodahs. However, 'Wet Dream' by Max Romeo was a poxy record back in way not when, which sounded even poxier on the Uke in 2015.

Finally he got his blonde Gibson out and we had a good old sing song. By the way its chucking it down in Essouaria.

 

[dabhand]

I'll be playing it for him later this week Pete. I now know all 84 verses

83, 84 is just a sustain and repeat

 

[dabhand]

Another memorable day in Maroc. Ate Chicken Shawarma and falafel for lunch and loved it.

Then for dinner, we had a splendid beef Ruby Murray courtesy of Simon & Marg. Many thanks from all of us.

Followed by an impromptu sesh on a 30/- shilling Uke, on which Simon made it sound like the dogs doodahs. However, 'Wet Dream' by Max Romeo was a poxy record back in way not when, which sounded even poxier on the Uke in 2015.

Finally he got his blonde Gibson out and we had a good old sing song. By the way its chucking it down in Essouaria.

Enjoyed the night, time for bo bo's. Open mike tomorrow, hope your ready Suggy!

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[Theonlysue]

Great meal from Marge and Simon last night. Thank you.
Great surfing at tag.
What's the ground like where you are camping? ??

 

[Armytwowheels]

Great meal from Marge and Simon last night. Thank you.
Great surfing at tag.
What's the ground like where you are camping? ??

Is there kayaking opportunities there Sue or is it all big waves? How long are you staying there for? We are on concrete at the mo, but once we've waved the Makems off we are making our way along the coast.

 

[makems]

Currently halfway from Asilah to Rabat on our way to Marrakech. W will have a day to catch up on laundry and muck out the van and a day in the Medina before collecting some of Gwen's relatives. Then we are off to the desert for some serious R &R

 

[Armytwowheels]

A big thank you to Mike and Gwen for guiding us through our first couple of days in Marc and especially for the map. Yes we really did come without a map

We waved them off for their long trek to meet family in Marrakech and we will shortly be off along the coast to somewhere else.

 

[canopus]

Is there kayaking opportunities there Sue or is it all big waves? How long are you staying there for? We are on concrete at the mo, but once we've waved the Makems off we are making our way along the coast.

If you want to make any headway then you would be better heading down the toll road to Marakech, then carry on the toll to Agadir then hang a right up to Taghazoute. Save the coast run for the return journey when hopefully it should be warmer. Wouldn't chance a kayak off the coast here yesterday. Strong tides and big waves.

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[horshamjack]

Nice to meet Dave "Busman" last night, Was nice chatting to fellow funsters Don from Alicante and Ken "Timetraveller" hope to catch up with more of you at Tagahzoute today we are inland at 31°26'02.4"N 9°39'19.3"W
Nice site Camping le Calme 100dir. and great washing machines Wife is in her element

 

[dabhand]

Lovely run down from Essaouira to Taghazoute, nice stretch of road lovely scenery, lovely sea views and have now arrived at some sort of hippy commune for retired folk, have to say it beats wandering round Tescos and going to Halfords looking for something to do giving Google Ken some quiet time, now time to re invade, love it! Think there's more funsters here than at Lincoln!

 

[dabhand]

My son Lee is following this thread to see what we are all up to, it's his birthday today, he's 39, please join me in wishing him a happy birthday!

 

[Theonlysue]

Many happy returns Lee

 

[Carol]

Happy Birthday Lee,

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