Morocco 2016

[jongood]

Just to add, that you need Lidl at Palmones Commercial Centre. There is at least one other in Algerciras.

 

[Pikeman]

Some advice please regarding breakdown cover.
Based on reading threads on Morocco, I thought the way to go was ADAC. Had a conversation with them today, wherein the lady advised that the breakdown cover on their plus membership only covered for 92 days in one trip. So how do you get round this if you have been on the road for a much longer period? I'm thinking along the lines of, how would they know how long you had been away from home.

How do you seasoned Morocco travellers get around this?

Keith

 

[dabhand]

Many just don't bother, it's pretty easy to get assistance at reasonable prices, look at the various threads, there are others who say ADAC is not that useful in Morocco. Use the search button on the forum you will find plenty of info.

 

[Tiki skipper]

We have been to 2 lidl s both had petrol stations none had carlos got tickets in town instead.!!! Crossing tomorrow. Parking over night town centre. Many ticket shops. Here.

 

[PhilandMena]

More pic's.
The drive from Tantan to Guelmim

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[Tiki skipper]

Well we have been to 2 lidl s both with petrol stations none with carlos got tickets in town instead over night parking too among many ticket shops yes it was a bit more but not knowing which lidl is a problem ... Now discovered another lidl palmones which is hardly even Algeciras. Prob carlos there dont know I give up. Any way cross tomorrow lunch time yay. ;-);-)

 

[Armytwowheels]

Well we have been to 2 lidl s both with petrol stations none with carlos got tickets in town instead over night parking too among many ticket shops yes it was a bit more but not knowing which lidl is a problem ... Now discovered another lidl palmones which is hardly even Algeciras. Prob carlos there dont know I give up. Any way cross tomorrow lunch time yay. ;-);-)

Sorry for not specifying which Lidl, assumed you had read TerryL's resources document on Morocco. It's well worth downloading while you have wifi and referring to it.
http://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/resources/taking-a-motorhome-to-morocco.88/

Hope is helps.

 

[Tiki skipper]

Oops sorry about double post. Beer or Internet take your pick.

 

[Tiki skipper]

Many thanks for all your efforts we will over tomorrow thats the main thing down loading other stuff now .. thanks again

 

[Tiki skipper]

Yep just just checked that I think the problem is co ordinates . We use old school maps and addresses no sat nav. ...there are 3 lidl s in algeciras its the one furthest away out of town.

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[CherryPirate]

Yep just just checked that I think the problem is co ordinates . We use old school maps and addresses no sat nav. ...there are 3 lidl s in algeciras its the one furthest away out of town.

You might want to think about downloading maps.me and using this as some roads have been updated and not always on the paper map.

Colin aka Alibaba

 

[dabhand]

Updated it today Colin makes the iPhone very hot but the best app on my phone!

 

[Dazzlin]

Just back from climbing a rediculous peak with @horshamjack, @Busman, @PhilandMena and Ian. I have taken the liberty of naming it 'Twin Peaks' due to the two stones (bloody great monoliths) at the peak.

'Done it now, won't be doing it again' was the unanimous view of the group!!!

Views from a distance, and a "selfie" of the conquerors.

 

[PhilandMena]

Naturaly, someone had to look after base camp while others made the final push and took all the glory. Bit like Tenzing and Hillary.
I have some fabulous pictures but once again let down by crap internet. Will try again later.
Well done to the conquerours, it was a tough climb. Abdul, chief tea maker, sherper carrier,washer up and base camp guardien.

 

[PhilandMena]

Some pic's from today's climb. Unfortunately, I had to go all the way back when near the summit for more oxygen bottles so those chosen few could complete the final push. I'm just a simple support Sherpa type guy.

The beast !

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[PhilandMena]

Second attempt. Really crap internet.

 

[PhilandMena]

The team, the ascent and the success.

Bugger! bugger! Pierre is sucking up all the internet again.

 

[Armytwowheels]

After a stunning journey, broken by stops at Tata, and Foum Zouid, we are now in Zagora on a lovely quite campsite just on the outskirts of town, just us and one other van. Our neighbours are French and have just returned from 3 months touring Mauritania. Wish I could speak French, from the little I understood it seems they had a fantastic time.

So that's the good things that have happened, now the bad things - Izzy is poorly and we have to get her to a vet. We believe there is one in Zagora and will be ringing round soon to see if we can get an appointment, the info has been gleaned from Google and is somewhat conflicting to say the least. The campsite owner has offered to drive us there, but he is not aware of a vets in the town. If not we are going to have to do a dash to Marrakech where there are at least three animal clinics..........and this trip was going so well!

 

[Jenben]

Sorry to hear that Izzy is feeling poorly @Armytwowheels. Hope she is feeling better soon and back to being top dog bossing all other dogs around.

 

[Bentleybill]

Hi Sandra and Colin
Sorry to hear Izzy is poorly,do hope she will be okay. We are now at Ait Ben Haddou only 3 campers on site and one being John and Sue Johnegood they turned up a coulpe of hours after us ,had a lovely sundowners with them and today off to walk up the Kasbah .let us know how you get on with Izzy bless her

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[Theonlysue]

@Tiki skipper
It's the one I the same square as Leroy. Try and download maps.me at a McDonald's. They have WiFi and once it's downloaded you don't need WiFi to use it.

 

[PhilandMena]

Give her a Phil cuddle.

After a stunning journey, broken by stops at Tata, and Foum Zouid, we are now in Zagora on a lovely quite campsite just on the outskirts of town, just us and one other van. Our neighbours are French and have just returned from 3 months touring Mauritania. Wish I could speak French, from the little I understood it seems they had a fantastic time.

So that's the good things that have happened, now the bad things - Izzy is poorly and we have to get her to a vet. We believe there is one in Zagora and will be ringing round soon to see if we can get an appointment, the info has been gleaned from Google and is somewhat conflicting to say the least. The campsite owner has offered to drive us there, but he is not aware of a vets in the town. If not we are going to have to do a dash to Marrakech where there are at least three animal clinics..........and this trip was going so well!

 

[canopus]

I think he's bought his ticket elsewhere Sue.

 

[Theonlysue]

@Armytwowheels
You may already ghave ave this
http://www.veterinby.com/animal-hospital-morocco/zagora-i2/

 

[PhilandMena]

Attempt 2.
The team, the ascent and the success.

And after one hour it's a no go.

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[Armytwowheels]

Well that all turned out OK in the end.

The owner of the campsite ( Camping Restaurant Auberge, Zagora) is my new hero and we are very grateful to him. His solution to our problem was to take us to the government agricultural office, from there we were directed to the vets, who turned out to be a government vet that usually treats cattle. Whilst trying to get over the language barrier, Izzy obliged with a fit of sneezing on que and the vet knew what was wrong without the need of us to explain. A sinus infection, which we had guessed at anyway. A scrap of paper from the vet and a further drive to a Pharmacie and Izzy has antibiotics.

Will hang around Zagora for a few days just in case, don't fancy having to find another vet, if indeed there is one in Merzouga.

What could have been a stressful and worrying situation turned out to be anything but, thanks to the helpful and kind nature of the Moroccans in general. Oh and the vet didn't charge us a thing for the visit.

 

[Theonlysue]

I

I think he's bought his ticket elsewhere Sue.

Hope they read the info sheets,.they might meet General Galtieri on their arrival

 

[Busman]

Lads meal out today in Tafraout, Kefta Tagine
Wonderful

 

[Armytwowheels]

What are the ladies doing today, just having a few moments of peace and quiet or what?

 

[Dazzlin]

What are the ladies doing today, just having a few moments of peace and quite or what?[/QUOTE

The ladies have gone to luncheon at the pool restaurant. Presumably to try and get out of their minds the image of 6 blokes indulging in a spot of male bonding at the hamam! (Photos/video footage to follow)

Followed by the tagine in Daves post above.

A very ........ experience!

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