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[CaptainPaul]

 

[gwyntaxi]

Think I ought to revise this - latest info appears to suggest the rate has now doubled. No doubt it'll be the ferry companies trying to claw back some of their losses, don't think Carlos would damage his reputation by doing this for himself.
It would be interesting to find out prices from other sources, such as the roadside kiosks on the way to Algeciras.

I have checked out some of the kiosks for a comparison only, down along the N340 from as far back as Granada area and some were asking for 380€euros when we were only paying €200 from Carlos. I’ve no idea what he is currently charging, it would be interesting to get an up to date quote.

 

[sciac2001]

I have checked out some of the kiosks for a comparison only, down along the N340 from as far back as Granada area and some were asking for 380€euros when we were only paying €200 from Carlos. I’ve no idea what he is currently charging, it would be interesting to get an up to date quote.

€330 when I paid him a visit a couple of weeks ago

 

[Jeffr3y]

For what it's worth I've just cancelled my insurance policy with Comfort after many years with them & told them the exact reason for cancelling (no longer covering Morocco at any level!)
And at the same time I took out a 3 year deal guaranteed price with Saga and after several assurances including in writing I can also confirm the green card is free and the cover is fully comprehensive including protected no claims etc
Comforts lose is Saga's gain (even took out my travelling insurance with them too which looks top notch as well)

I did the same cancelling Safeguard motor insurance I've been with them over twenty years but they wouldn't cover Morocco.
As for travel insurance I had the same idea, Saga, unfortunately I had to cancel it after I'd bought it and reading the Ts&Cs there's a 90 day cap and I wanted to use Morocco to extend the 90 day Shengen limit, so my total travel was going to be well over 90 days.
Using Staysure instead.

 

[CaptainPaul]

I did the same cancelling Safeguard motor insurance I've been with them over twenty years but they wouldn't cover Morocco.
As for travel insurance I had the same idea, Saga, unfortunately I had to cancel it after I'd bought it and reading the Ts&Cs there's a 90 day cap and I wanted to use Morocco to extend the 90 day Shengen limit, so my total travel was going to be well over 90 days.
Using Staysure instead.

I Understand but I'm Irish so don't have that 90 day limit, which by the way I think is a ridiculous piece of legislation, but that's getting political which we're not permitted on here... but glad you got sorted anyway

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[Jeffr3y]

Anyone have any thoughts on the best paper map? We use it mostly for longer term planning, general direction to head, etc.

While I’m on the subject of maps, we have a Garmin sat nav. Is it worth buying any extra maps for it, if they even exist?

I use Locus Maps app (android only though) although it's a steep learning curve when you first get it and it needs a offline routing service (Brouter) I think it's the bees knees, you can download their Lomaps to use offline and they cover every country in the world, you can also get other maps and even overlay them, for the UK I have lomaps overlaid with Ordnance survey brilliant for my cycling, driving etc.

 

[Jofang]

We're off to Morocco for the first time in the new year. I keep reading about this Carlos chap in a kiosk so can someone enlighten me as to who this chap is, what does he do and where do I find him if I need his services?

 

[canopus]

He has a travel agency near the rear of the Carrefour supermarket.

Viajes Normandie, Los Barrios

 

[CaptainPaul]

 

[Jofang]

Thank you CaptainPaul. I shall certainly make use of his services.

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[CaptainPaul]

Definitely he's the "go to" guy for your Morocco tickets

 

[Just smiffy]

Has anyone got the border insurance before...? If so how much is it….

 

[CaptainPaul]

Has anyone got the border insurance before...? If so how much is it….

I got it for my scooter last time in Morocco and it worked out about £80 for 3 months whether you were staying 3 months or 3 weeks! Lol
But there was a guy on here last week or week before I think he paid €200 for his van, if you scroll back you might find his post

 

[CaptainPaul]

I got it for my scooter last time in Morocco and it worked out about £80 for 3 months whether you were staying 3 months or 3 weeks! Lol
But there was a guy on here last week or week before I think he paid €200 for his van, if you scroll back you might find his post

 

[Just smiffy]

I got it for my scooter last time in Morocco and it worked out about £80 for 3 months whether you were staying 3 months or 3 weeks! Lol
But there was a guy on here last week or week before I think he paid €200 for his van, if you scroll back you might find his post

Could be worth a chance, I was just reading about the same on the Turkey thread….. I got a quote of of saga the other day and they wanted £1050 to cover my new van..
Where elsewhere I’ve got quotes for around £450-500….

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[CaptainPaul]

There's a guy went over early November

Could be worth a chance, I was just reading about the same on the Turkey thread….. I got a quote of of saga the other day and they wanted £1050 to cover my new van..
Where elsewhere I’ve got quotes for around £450-500….

 

[CaptainPaul]

That's a better screenshot a guy named Tykes went over mid November and paid €330 ferry €200 border insurance

 

[TerryL]

Diesel 160d?? Per litre??

That's £12.34 per litre!!

I do hope it's a misprint!!

 

[jongood]

I got it for my scooter last time in Morocco and it worked out about £80 for 3 months whether you were staying 3 months or 3 weeks! Lol
But there was a guy on here last week or week before I think he paid €200 for his van, if you scroll back you might find his post

Last trip we got green card for Scooter of LV FOC. I believe they are also an option with the motorhome but they have a really odd system and won't cover our chassis

 

[jongood]

Mentioning Carlos -somebody posted earlier that the overnight parking outside was now being built on, checking google earth it looks to still be there but no idea what the time lag is, anyone been lately? is it still an option?

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[tomag]

I did the same cancelling Safeguard motor insurance I've been with them over twenty years but they wouldn't cover Morocco.
As for travel insurance I had the same idea, Saga, unfortunately I had to cancel it after I'd bought it and reading the Ts&Cs there's a 90 day cap and I wanted to use Morocco to extend the 90 day Shengen limit, so my total travel was going to be well over 90 days.
Using Staysure instead.

I don't understand why you say only 90 days with Saga motor insurance i have a green card with them for Morocco [where i am now ] which gives me 180 days in Morocco

 

[CaptainPaul]

I don't understand why you say only 90 days with Saga motor insurance i have a green card with them for Morocco [where i am now ] which gives me 180 days in Morocco

tomag I believe Just smiffy is referring to Saga travel insurance as in health insurance maximum is 90 days per trip I think.... not Saga motor insurance

 

[tomag]

tomag I believe Just smiffy is referring to Saga travel insurance as in health insurance maximum is 90 days per trip I think.... not Saga motor insurance

Needs to go with Nationwide then

 

[Just smiffy]

I don't understand why you say only 90 days with Saga motor insurance i have a green card with them for Morocco [where i am now ] which gives me 180 days in Morocco

tomag I believe Just smiffy is referring to Saga travel insurance as in health insurance maximum is 90 days per trip I think.... not Saga motor insurance

Not me… I was asking about the vehicle insurance at the border…

Incidentally tomag how can you stay in Morocco for more then 3 months, I thought they only did a 3 month tourist visa..?

 

[tomag]

Not me… I was asking about the vehicle insurance at the border…

Incidentally tomag how can you stay in Morocco for more then 3 months, I thought they only did a 3 month tourist visa..?

You can go for prolongation which gives you another 3 months and the vehicle has 6 months from when you enter the country

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[CaptainPaul]

Not me… I was asking about the vehicle insurance at the border…

Sorry mate I'm mixed up with someone else had said to me about his travel insurance to Morocco
I lose track on here sometimes!

 

[Jeffr3y]

I don't understand why you say only 90 days with Saga motor insurance i have a green card with them for Morocco [where i am now ] which gives me 180 days in Morocco

As CaptainPaul said I was referring to Saga travel insurance as in health insurance maximum is 90 days per trip I think.... not Saga motor insurance

 

[Raygater]

He has a travel agency near the rear of the Carrefour supermarket.

Viajes Normandie, Los Barrios

First class booking and help I came across 11 Nov for 90 days

 

[sciac2001]

Mentioning Carlos -somebody posted earlier that the overnight parking outside was now being built on, checking google earth it looks to still be there but no idea what the time lag is, anyone been lately? is it still an option?

Plenty of space by the Mercadona side of the complex to overnight if needed. Only a shortish wall to Carlos.
Parking outside his office is still ok whilst you do the booking with him.

 

[canopus]

Plenty of space by the Mercadona side of the complex to overnight if needed. Only a shortish wall to Carlos.
Parking outside his office is still ok whilst you do the booking with him.

But whatever you do, don’t buy that Conde Noble red wine from Mercadona, it’s not even fit to put on yer chips

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