Morocco 2020

[PhilandMena]

125 MAD ? Starting to compete with European prices now. Over the years prices have steadily risen which is only to be expected and I must admit last year we stopped in a couple of campsites that were as good as some European campsites. This is a good thing I think as it will put pressure on those shit-hole campsites to get their act together or loose trade.
I'm looking forward to returning in the winter of 2021, all being well.

 

[PhilandMena]

I'll give it 2 hours before it gets blocked up. Last year someone built a disposal point at the back of the guardian parking - I managed to use it once despite a little guy coming out in his van regularly to try and keep it clear.
But I'm just a cynic. Still I hope it's okay in a couple of weeks when we get there.

I'm betting on the majority using the old black dump, purely on the basis of convenience, if you get my drift. I just cant see them carrying, even on a trolley 1/4 mile to the swimming pool. I look forward to the pictures and reading how this pans out. Definitely, a step in the right direction for those who are not used to or apposed to using the dump that has been in use for several years, I would think.

 

[billym]

Agree Essaouira is no longer a good place for m/hs. We had couple nights at Le Calme, not easy to get to Ess. Now on Kaouki Beach, apparently bus from village and site will also arrange a minibus.
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Yes we have seen the timetable for the bus. It takes about 40 mins from the parking lot and we've been told the fare is 7 MAD .
Will give it a try in a couple of days.

 

[billym]

 

[horshamjack]

I'm betting on the majority using the old black dump, purely on the basis of convenience, if you get my drift. I just cant see them carrying, even on a trolley 1/4 mile to the swimming pool. I look forward to the pictures and reading how this pans out. Definitely, a step in the right direction for those who are not used to or apposed to using the dump that has been in use for several years, I would think.

I’d hope they would have the shite police at the old pit, or people that would shame anyone still using it tbh and guiding them to the new facility provided by the council,, it’s a small ask to be fair

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[canopus]

We spent one night in Essaouria in the car park just outside the medina walls. 50 MAD per day and 50 MAD overnight. Aggressive attendant insisted on payment in advance, told him to call the police, or pi$$ off and come back tomorrow. He saw sense and we payed as we left for the overnight. Despite arriving at 4pm they insist on charging for a full day.

 

[PhilandMena]

Agree Essaouira is no longer a good place for m/hs. We had couple nights at Le Calme, not easy to get to Ess. Now on Kaouki Beach, apparently bus from village and site will also arrange a minibus.

Yes we have seen the timetable for the bus. It takes about 40 mins from the parking lot and we've been told the fare is 7 MAD .
Will give it a try in a couple of days.
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40 mins for 7 MAD ???? Fantastic.

 

[PhilandMena]

I’d hope they would have the shite police at the old pit, or people that would shame anyone still using it tbh and guiding them to the new facility provided by the council,, it’s a small ask to be fair

I agree Marc, but when campers have had a few, or it's getting dark and the Cassette is full they will take the easiest option. I hope I'm wrong but I am certain there are many who will not use the new Bourne if they can get away with it. We shall see soon enough for sure.

 

[dabhand]

That's great news. We wouldn't go last year because of the black waste issue

We stayed a night outside of Essouria at the excellent Les Olivier's at Ounara ( 125 MAD) and it is obvious that motorhomes are still not welcome in Essouria.
The campsite will take you and bring you back at a pre arranged time for 70 MAD per person ( minimum 2 people) and there is a bus but we didn't bother with either.

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We had absolutely no problem on the car park right by the Medina, 20dh day , 50 night, 20 day,, I said to the kid (Guardian) 50 night, 50 day, he made 10dh, we had no hassle, don’t be put off just go?

 

[webby1]

We had absolutely no problem on the car park right by the Medina, 20dh day , 50 night, 20 day,, I said to the kid (Guardian) 50 night, 50 day, he made 10dh, we had no hassle, don’t be put off just go?

When was that dabhand I knew they had stopped overnighting but I have been told that even daytime parking is no longer allowed and many of the motorhomers are parking up at Carrefour for the day.

The bus in from Kaouki sounds good as I cannot get any info about the bus from Ounara and the taxi wants silly prices.

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[PhilandMena]

We had absolutely no problem on the car park right by the Medina, 20dh day , 50 night, 20 day,, I said to the kid (Guardian) 50 night, 50 day, he made 10dh, we had no hassle, don’t be put off just go?

100 MAD for 24Hr Guardian parking. That must be a new record.

 

[jongood]

Yes we have seen the timetable for the bus. It takes about 40 mins from the parking lot and we've been told the fare is 7 MAD .
Will give it a try in a couple of days.

40 mins for 7 MAD ???? Fantastic.
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as long as its a seat inside that is

 

[jongood]

For those heading to Tafroute, I read on fb today that the council had installed a european style service point to empty your black waste for free and apparently 10mins of drinking water and 1hr of ehu for 10mad,
about time in my mind, never was keen on the sludge pit opposite the new swimming pool 29.721566 -8.977183 View attachment 362225View attachment 362224

im trying to see if this has been photoshopped?
great news no more sh*t creek and by inference the palmerai is here to stay?

 

[dabhand]

When was that dabhand I knew they had stopped overnighting but I have been told that even daytime parking is no longer allowed and many of the motorhomers are parking up at Carrefour for the day.

The bus in from Kaouki sounds good as I cannot get any info about the bus from Ounara and the taxi wants silly prices.

Tuesday 4th Feb, went into Medina in the evening and the next day until about 2.30. There is more than one carpark btw this is the one on the far side (from the sea) of the medina.

 

[dabhand]

100 MAD for 24Hr Guardian parking. That must be a new record.

Technically 36hrs Phil, very handy and worth every penny, unless you want to risk a 49 year old taxi or pissball around in the boiling heat waiting for a bus with an outside seat that may or may not turn up my old nutcracker! Love to Mena sweet pea.

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[webby1]

Went into Essaouira today and as dabhand says no problem with daytime parking just outside the Bab Marrakesh. Same as last year. I guess some people still negotiate overnight.There were 6 vans there, some with chocks out and looking settled.

We are staying at Camping Oliviers at Ounaragh and we had much discussion about driving in and staying at Carrefour ,cos we had been told by others here that there was no parking at all in Essaouira for Camping Cars.Completely wrong as it turns out.

We stopped a taxi outside and paid 10dhm each to Essaouira bus station.....but there were 7 of us.
Bus is apparently only 5dhm...................but hey lets splash out and at least get a seat

 

[dabhand]

I though Imsouane a bit of a bum hole and not worth the drive, the campsite is a dust bowl perched up high you’d be better off at the on road parking which is nearer the town but lots of wild dogs, one was particularly vicious and went for our Tilly’s throat, some run down restaurants and a couple of better ones, lots of surf dudes with dreadlocks down to their privates, imho unless you surf don’t waste your time.

 

[dabhand]

Just outside the campsite

ditto

 

[dabhand]

Had a look at Camping Terre d’Ocean in Taghazoute, not really my cup of tea, the vanS we’re almost jemmied in, too crowded, nice view but nowhere to go as it’s up the mountain which overlooks Taghazoute, which is now totally developed, what a change in 5 years, masses of apartments, hotels, people and Police so carried on to Camping Aourir, pretty much left at where Banana Market used to be and which is now apartments (not sure where they have it now, didn’t stay till Market day, Wednesday) and maybe two or three miles up the hill, it’s ok sandwiched between two mountains in a valley, very hot and all mod cons (ish) including a pool (seperate charge of 40 Mad) 85dh a night + 25dh for electric.

Have since moved on to Camping Oussay (Wassay) beach which is delightful, a terraced site overlooking what to all intents and purposes is a private beach, you can hear the waves crashing, it’s got a small shop for essentials, launderette, van wash, on site upholsterer, good showers and toilets and a restaurant and pool, 100 dhs a night reducing dependent on how long you stay.

Might have a sing on Friday if I’m still here!

 

[TerryL]

Tend to agree with you Simon. Imsuane okay if it's just a quick overnight stop but not worth staying. You used to be able to park in the town but redevelopment has "fixed" that!
Great views from the top of the hill on road into/out of town though.

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[TerryL]

dabhand last year we noticed a brand new site almost on the beach just north of Oceane de la Terre. Looked more like a camper park but was in a great location. Be down that way next week wondered if it's still there?

 

[dabhand]

dabhand last year we noticed a brand new site almost on the beach just north of Oceane de la Terre. Looked more like a camper park but was in a great location. Be down that way next week wondered if it's still there?

Saw that Terry, not sure if it’s a site or not, I noticed a few places with campers parked up, one with a police guard on the gate. Not sure I’d want to be in Taghazoute now though, on Sunday when we drove through it was chockabloc.

 

[jongood]

dabhand last year we noticed a brand new site almost on the beach just north of Oceane de la Terre. Looked more like a camper park but was in a great location. Be down that way next week wondered if it's still there?

We saw that and asked and were told it belonged to Atlantic park. Yes nect to the sea but ri ght on the road and slightly below so a bit grim.

We actually like Terre D'ocean, if you go to the far end on thr top rows you can get a decent view and a bit more space. We get around using the scooter and if you get the key from reception you can go to the beach through the bottom gate.

 

[jongood]

Went into Essaouira today and as dabhand says no problem with daytime parking just outside the Bab Marrakesh. Same as last year. I guess some people still negotiate overnight.There were 6 vans there, some with chocks out and looking settled.
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We are staying at Camping Oliviers at Ounaragh and we had much discussion about driving in and staying at Carrefour ,cos we had been told by others here that there was no parking at all in Essaouira for Camping Cars.Completely wrong as it turns out.

We stopped a taxi outside and paid 10dhm each to Essaouira bus station.....but there were 7 of us.
Bus is apparently only 5dhm...................but hey lets splash out and at least get a seat

am I missing something? The bottom sign says 20dirhams all day and 50 for the night. Is this the parking by the walls?

 

[billym]

We saw that and asked and were told it belonged to Atlantic park. Yes nect to the sea but ri ght on the road and slightly below so a bit grim.

We actually like Terre D'ocean, if you go to the far end on thr top rows you can get a decent view and a bit more space. We get around using the scooter and if you get the key from reception you can go to the beach through the bottom gate.

We stayed a night there last year. Atlantica Beach.
Very convenient stop on way south and super facilities right on the beach but ultra modern and completely soulless

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[webby1]

am I missing something? The bottom sign says 20dirhams all day and 50 for the night. Is this the parking by the walls?

That's it outside the Bab Marrakesh
I guess from the sign that cars are allowed to park overnight, but not motorhomes,although I suspect that there was "room for negotiation"

Heading out to Imsouane today and it's a shame to see the negative reports, as it has been recommended to us. But then again, it was other people who told us camper cars were not allowed to park in Essaouira at all.

So I guess we will have to find out for ourselves.
We'll take the second road in, which I read is steeper but in better condition.

 

[dabhand]

 

[dabhand]

Guess I’ll have to make do with here!

 

[PhilandMena]

Had a look at Camping Terre d’Ocean in Taghazoute, not really my cup of tea, the vanS we’re almost jemmied in, too crowded, nice view but nowhere to go as it’s up the mountain which overlooks Taghazoute, which is now totally developed, what a change in 5 years, masses of apartments, hotels, people and Police so carried on to Camping Aourir, pretty much left at where Banana Market used to be and which is now apartments (not sure where they have it now, didn’t stay till Market day, Wednesday) and maybe two or three miles up the hill, it’s ok sandwiched between two mountains in a valley, very hot and all mod cons (ish) including a pool (seperate charge of 40 Mad) 85dh a night + 25dh for electric.

Have since moved on to Camping Oussay (Wassay) beach which is delightful, a terraced site overlooking what to all intents and purposes is a private beach, you can hear the waves crashing, it’s got a small shop for essentials, launderette, van wash, on site upholsterer, good showers and toilets and a restaurant and pool, 100 dhs a night reducing dependent on how long you stay.

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Might have a sing on Friday if I’m still here!

I would not pay 200 MAD for a salad, a bit o fish and chocolate stuff, Captain Cockthruster ! But I would pay 200 MAD to hear your silky smooth voice my wonderful scrumptious nuts. Don't go past the campsite just south of Agadir, it's magnificent.

 

[PhilandMena]

Heading out to Imsouane today and it's a shame to see the negative reports, as it has been recommended to us. But then again, it was other people who told us camper cars were not allowed to park in Essaouira at all.

We stayed at Imsouane in 2016 and it was OK. We were able to park up with other motor homes in the part developed section of the town near the beach. The campsite was also being developed at that time and the night before we departed the owner appeared with the local policemen and told everyone they would have to move onto the campsite the following day or leave the town. He clearly had the local plod in his pocket. We never returned.

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