Morocco 23

[BouncyBoatFolk]

How strict are they with alcohol in the M/H? We were unable to buy any in the far south.
Mike.

 

[Julie P]

Hi all, has anyone risked it with a 12m vehicle or are we being silly. We would like to go, bit scared of the process but heard mostly good things from others on campsites we have met over the years about Morroco, any advice would be welcome. If we are too big then we won’t go!

 

[Delboyarapaho]

We are interested but probably not until February

 

[sciac2001]

Desperate to try motorhoming in Morocco so planning for January. (Have been a few times but never in the mh.)

Already with Saga motorhome insurance so hoping that a green card will be forthcoming once I give them our dates.

 

[TerryL]

How strict are they with alcohol in the M/H? We were unable to buy any in the far south.
Mike.

Depends on whoever "checks" your vehicle at your entry point, or even if. They can, of course, get "jobsworth" but in reality are unlikely to make an issue of it with foreign motorhomers, it's returning locals they target. Being stupid, of course, WILL attract attention but I've heard it said a bottle noticed left casually lying around makes an excellent "gift".................! It is possible to purchase alcohol in the larger towns, asking a site "Guardian" will usually reveal a source. The hypermarket chains often have a separate dedicated area, designed to be off-limits to Muslims but never is. Morocco does in fact produce some very nice wine and beer.

Hi all, has anyone risked it with a 12m vehicle or are we being silly. We would like to go, bit scared of the process but heard mostly good things from others on campsites we have met over the years about Morroco, any advice would be welcome. If we are too big then we won’t go!

You should have no problems, lots of strange conversions all over the place varying from a motorised tricycle to an ex-fire truck, including lots of converted coaches - ex-Parisian buses are popular. Some of the mountain roads could be challenging but if you don't wander off track you should be okay. Might have to be careful with campsites though, as those types tend to "wild camp" and site pitches are designed to get the maximum number of "guests" onto the site! "Guardian" camping should be no problem. See my article in Resources for more info on that.


As regards insurance, two years ago, which is the latest experience, Saga seemed to be the only insurers who issued a proper Green Card without charge (well maybe a small admin fee); I changed to them for that specific reason and of course never got to use it! May well be others around, don't think anyone has done any recent research and reported back here yet.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Portland]

How strict are they with alcohol in the M/H? We were unable to buy any in the far south.
Mike.

You can buy your booze in Carrefor Essouria, or you could when we were last there
I have found that Smarty will work in Morocco @£0.25 per MB, calls to UK @£1.00 per min If the network is good I think this will be less expensive than Maroc Telecom

 

[FreddyBB]

We are planning our first trip to Morocco in January 2023 and it looks like we will be in lots of good company. We are arranging an EU Pet Passport in the next few weeks and then hope to travel with our Mini Schnauzer. I shall look forward to reading all your advice and tips.

 

[Wildbill]

We have just been discussing November over thare or is that the wrong time of year.
Bill

 

[TerryL]

Wet season, flooded roads, bridges down etc etc.

 

[mustangmike]

Just signed up as I like chat about Morocco. We are to be in Spain January, Feb Is Morocco in March doable ?
Any thoughts about taking our 7mt pulling a car on trailer.
Any Rallies planed to Morocco ?
Mike

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[TerryL]

Feb/March is a good time for Morocco, as long as you head south pretty quickly - the north stays much like Spain weatherwise but past Agadir it warms up nicely without being overbearing. No experience of taking a car on a trailer but the Germans seem to like buggies and small off-road type vehicles - bit extra paperwork as you need to "import" the trailered car as well as the van.
Wouldn't expect to see a rally as such but folk often cross over in small groups then arrange to meet up later. Popular destination for this is Tafraoute, in the southern Atlas mountains, coinciding with the Almond Festival. Have seen a dozen Funsters parked up there on one occasion.
I'd suggest a minimum of 4 weeks in Morocco otherwise the cost of the ferry is relatively high and you'll need all of that to "see the sights", it's quite a big country. We stay between 6-8 weeks but others go for longer (much longer if you get trapped when the ferries are cancelled, as a few Funsters know................!)

 

[Mark Brenton]

I have just received an email from Carlos saying he cannot quote for crossings in January at the moment. If the people who are thinking of going to Morocco in January get together and decide on a date to cross he will no doubt offer a discount as he has done previously. Perhaps we could discuss this say in late November to see the numbers

Count me in Portland I'm always up for a bit of discount

 

[Mark Brenton]

Just about to renew our Motorhome Insurance. With Morocco in mind, who covers it green card wise?

It was my understanding that no UK insurance companies offered a green card for Morocco any longer, however I would love to be proved wrong; anyone know differently?

 

[Oscar]

Think Saga does Mark Brenton

 

[mustangmike]

Feb/March is a good time for Morocco, as long as you head south pretty quickly - the north stays much like Spain weatherwise but past Agadir it warms up nicely without being overbearing. No experience of taking a car on a trailer but the Germans seem to like buggies and small off-road type vehicles - bit extra paperwork as you need to "import" the trailered car as well as the van.
Wouldn't expect to see a rally as such but folk often cross over in small groups then arrange to meet up later. Popular destination for this is Tafraoute, in the southern Atlas mountains, coinciding with the Almond Festival. Have seen a dozen Funsters parked up there on one occasion.
I'd suggest a minimum of 4 weeks in Morocco otherwise the cost of the ferry is relatively high and you'll need all of that to "see the sights", it's quite a big country. We stay between 6-8 weeks but others go for longer (much longer if you get trapped when the ferries are cancelled, as a few Funsters know................!)

Great feed back thanks. Good that we won’t use part of our 90days.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[tomag]

Think Saga does Mark Brenton

So does NFU

 

[Portland]

I think NFU is third party only

So does NFU

 

[MitchandJenny]

Hoping to also be going early January 2023
Currently halfway down the Adriatic side of Italy getting this weekend ferry to Greece from Brindisi then touring around Greece and Turkey until early June then heading back home, then off again July until early September so by the time we've all that done we'll need a holiday in Maroc

Let us know how it goes mate, done Greece but fancy Turkey.
Mitch

 

[ceejayt]

We are still planning a January crossing - I have an AHC question...

We will have AHC to get through France and Spain - then if we exit to Morocco for say 6 weeks will the AHC still be valid to get back into Europe or will be have to jump through more hoops?

We are going across to France for three weeks next week - probably not too far from Calais area - does anyone know a vet locally that could issue a Pet Passport which would make life much easier (and cheaper)?

Thanks

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

We are still planning a January crossing - I have an AHC question...

We will have AHC to get through France and Spain - then if we exit to Morocco for say 6 weeks will the AHC still be valid to get back into Europe or will be have to jump through more hoops?

We are going across to France for three weeks next week - probably not too far from Calais area - does anyone know a vet locally that could issue a Pet Passport which would make life much easier (and cheaper)?

Thanks

If you could stretch going to Mons in Belgium there is a good vet that a few people have got pet passports from me included.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

This is the vets.
Easy parking outside and a very friendly lady, she does like cash though

Dr. Jaucot | Cabinet vétérinaire à Casteau

Je soigne vos chiens, chats et petits animaux de compagnie dans la région de Mons et Soignies.

www.veterinairejaucot.be

We normally stay at Strepy boat lift then it’s an easy 10 min drive to see her for thr pups worming tablets.
She’s not the cheapest but good with our dogs so worth it.

 

[ceejayt]

This is the vets.
Easy parking outside and a very friendly lady, she does like cash though

Dr. Jaucot | Cabinet vétérinaire à Casteau

Je soigne vos chiens, chats et petits animaux de compagnie dans la région de Mons et Soignies.

www.veterinairejaucot.be

We normally stay at Strepy boat lift then it’s an easy 10 min drive to see her for thr pups worming tablets.
She’s not the cheapest but good with our dogs so worth it.

Thanks - vet does look good - does she need a residence address in France or Belgium?

Any other vet closer to Calais?

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

Never ask for a thing last October, we have just put our UK home address on the passport and been over and back though the tunnel twice now without any issues.

 

[Oscar]

We are still planning a January crossing - I have an AHC question...

We will have AHC to get through France and Spain - then if we exit to Morocco for say 6 weeks will the AHC still be valid to get back into Europe or will be have to jump through more hoops?

We are going across to France for three weeks next week - probably not too far from Calais area - does anyone know a vet locally that could issue a Pet Passport which would make life much easier (and cheaper)?

Thanks

Maybe get a Spanish passport on your way through to Morocco?

 

[ceejayt]

Maybe get a Spanish passport on your way through to Morocco?

Thanks - see earlier post - would like to get one somewhere close to Calais next week and also I do want to know what the rule is about coming back into Europe after exiting (also see above).

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Oscar]

We're following this thread as we too are considering going late January & as it's our first time to Morocco would prefer to do it in Company. Our dog has a Spanish pet passport & titre test.

 

[Jays2]

Think that the titre test is mandatory, if you visit Morocco.
We have a new pup, who last week got his rabies jab.
Hope to travel to Germany in September. We will get a EU passport, which will cost around €45.
To Travel out I expect to pay £120 for the AHC.

 

[tameradical]

New member, we are planning a trip to Morocco, probably in January. Taking two dogs, a Spinone and a Border terrier, aiming to go for about 4 or 5 weeks.
We have travelled in a VW California for the past 7 years but have upgraded to a Westfalia Amundsen 600. Will follow on here.

 

[jongood]

It was my understanding that no UK insurance companies offered a green card for Morocco any longer, however I would love to be proved wrong; anyone know differently?

I think LV do, sadly they have a weird way of quoting based on a list of chassis's and ours is not on it.

 

[jongood]

I think NFU is third party only

My NFU is minimum cover so not even fire and theft.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}