Morocco in Motorhome for 90 days

[Pugsy]

Exactly. I have never seen a policy that stipulates you have to be in the country to renew, in 30 years in the business.

Also travel insurance is questionable too as many won't allow you to take out or renew a policy if you're not in the UK beforehand.

As Minxy Girl stated ,it is out there,i am currently in Spain and this is part of my travel policy details.

 

[Minxy]

As Minxy Girl stated ,it is out there,i am currently in Spain and this is part of my travel policy details.

Oopsy-daisy!

 

[Pugsy]

Oopsy-daisy!View attachment 469982

Thanks ,i could not get it to turn around fir some reason, senior moment perhaps

 

[jongood]

A quick question for those that know, what's the hook up like in general in Moroccan campsites, ie how many amps supply.

Amps are normally Ok its the Voltage you ve got to watch - can be quite low at times and not very fridge friendly. You can buy a voltage stabiliser for it.

 

[gpat]

Amps are normally Ok its the Voltage you ve got to watch - can be quite low at times and not very fridge friendly. You can buy a voltage stabiliser for it.

Only the voltage (potential) can vary in an electricity supply. The current (amps) is a function of the voltage and the resistance of the circuit. So if the voltage changes and the resistance does not then the current (amps) will alter.

At least that's what my physics teacher told me

V=IR

In a mains systems (AC) the biggest issue is variation in frequency as this can damage sensitive electrical equipment. I think that's the thing you have to wary of in poor areas.

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[jongood]

Only the voltage (potential) can vary in an electricity supply. The current (amps) is a function of the voltage and the resistance of the circuit. So if the voltage changes and the resistance does not then the current (amps) will alter.

At least that's what my physics teacher told me

V=IR

In a mains systems (AC) the biggest issue is variation in frequency as this can damage sensitive electrical equipment. I think that's the thing you have to wary of in poor areas.

Its called voltage drop and dodgy moroccan wiring doesnt help

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Dometic automatic fridge/freezer not working on electric

Hi all in Morocco and I noticed the fridge has put itself on to gas this morning when its been working perfectly on electric when I try to manually put it on electric I just get the red warning light flashing . Any ideas what is wrong

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[gpat]

Morocco is a fabulous country, so much to see and do and the people are very friendly. Don’t expect European standards. The absence of these is really quite refreshing and the same can be said of the other non-EU countries to the east. Cities like Casablanca and Marrakesh are well developed mainly by the Arab contingent, but go further out to the smaller towns and villages and experience Berber culture. Oh, and expect your meat to be really fresh at markets, it might even have clucked or mooed at you moments before.

But not oinked

 

[pete4x4]

There is a campsite in Zagora which is amazing, its a walled campsite full of palmtrees, Amazing place, just cant remember the name of it.

 

[Tiny]

We first when to Morocco in MH in 2007, spent a month touring. Erg Chebi is a must overnighting in the desert fantastic, no light pollution never knew there were so many stars. Have been back 5 or 6 times for long weekends since. Essaouira is great beach, windy, great surf although a bit touristy. Recommend it

 

[webby1]

There is a campsite in Zagora which is amazing, its a walled campsite full of palmtrees, Amazing place, just cant remember the name of it.

You surely must mean Camping Amezrou we were locked down there for 3 months last year.......couldn't wish for a better place

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[Ian.s]

I loved it in Morocco, it can be something of a culture shock at first but you soon get used to it, beautiful country, lovely friendly people, food and diesel cheap as chips, campsites not up to European standards, use your own facilities, ehu can be hit and miss, my wife was very reluctant on our first trip but she went along as she new it was a plan I’d had for years, but once we got there a few days later she was loving it, we wildcamped mostly at the beaches but had the odd night on a campsite, when wildcamping in most of the known locations you can get anything you need water bowsers come round, locals selling fresh fish, bread fruit, blankets and everything in between, the first time we went we were completely on our own but we muddled our way thru it ok, we ended up going every January for 10-12 weeks, did it every year for 7years worth doing if you only do it once, but make sure you stock up in Spain with beer wine before you leave Spain cos very few places sell alcohol and those that do are expensive.

That’s great info. Thank you. I’ll slowly making in roads. So maybe by the winter we will go.

 

[canopus]

There is a campsite in Zagora which is amazing, its a walled campsite full of palmtrees, Amazing place, just cant remember the name of it.

Les Jardins de Zagora ?

 

[pete4x4]

Les Jardins de Zagora ?

I think it was Camping Oasis Palmier but to be honest there are loads and they are all pretty good, there is another one in Ouarzazte 6 November Gardens, basic, bar and secure in a walled enclosure.
Ouarzazte is good to visit as there are a load of film studios around with location sets to visit.

 

[pete4x4]

Another good place to visit is Chefchaouen, the blue city. Amazing bazaar down side streets, brilliant place. CampsiteCamping Azila was up on a hill so good walk down but again taxis everywhere. Wifi in most places

 

[jongood]

Another good place to visit is Chefchaouen, the blue city. Amazing bazaar down side streets, brilliant place. CampsiteCamping Azila was up on a hill so good walk down but again taxis everywhere. Wifi in most places

Love chefchouen but road up there not good. Make sure you enter from the north.

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[Molly A]

As Minxy Girl stated ,it is out there,i am currently in Spain and this is part of

 

[Cairngorm]

Heres a handy map View attachment 469769

Anything not purple is not included in your 90 days ....i plan to explore further afield , turkey , Georgia , adjebazan ( cannae spell it ) ....very popular with french and germans. Also plan to explore Romania Bulgaria etc the problem is timing as it seems winters arent so good north of the peloponnese


Not done Morocco yet either but will get there one day ....although not sure if spending a full 90 days there is good for a first trip just incase i dont like it

I see Cyprus isn’t in purple. Is there a ferry from Greece to Cyprus or any other means to get there perhaps.

 

[Northernraider]

I see Cyprus isn’t in purple. Is there a ferry from Greece to Cyprus or any other means to get there perhaps.

I'm sure there will be ferries from somewhere but no idea where

 

[jongood]

I see Cyprus isn’t in purple. Is there a ferry from Greece to Cyprus or any other means to get there perhaps.

Cyprus is a long way from Greece, AFAIK there is a ferry from Turkey to Norther Cyprus. is this a record for thread deviation?

 

[Northernraider]

Cyprus is a long way from Greece, AFAIK there is a ferry from Turkey to Norther Cyprus. is this a record for thread deviation?

Technically you could drive from Morocco through north Africa to israel and you can definitely get a ferry from there to Cyprus theres even an aire near the ferry terminal

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[Blue Knight]

I see Cyprus isn’t in purple. Is there a ferry from Greece to Cyprus or any other means to get there perhaps.

A new ferry route was supposed to be created between Greece and Larnaca this summer but it has now been cancelled with no sight of when or if it'll ever go ahead in the future.

The Cypriot Govt didn't receive any bids last month (ferry contract closing date) so at this moment in time there has been no interest by ferry operators.

Perhaps next year eh?

 

[Lynne Roy]

I would never rule Morocco out. Probably go as part of a group or guided tour.

I would like to go with company

 

[canopus]

Technically you could drive from Morocco through north Africa to israel and you can definitely get a ferry from there to Cyprus theres even an aire near the ferry terminalView attachment 470341

Doubtful if you would be allowed to transit through Algeria or Libya and even more doubtful that you'd get insurance, breakdown/recovery.

 

[webby1]

I know TerryL has offered to assist newbies in their first few days in Morocco.

Some friends really appreciated that support for a few days and then felt confident to go it alone.

I remember our first night at Carlos thinking that everyone seemed to know exactly what was going on and they all spoke French. But we soon settled in....roll on the 2022 thread

 

[Northernraider]

Doubtful if you would be allowed to transit through Algeria or Libya and even more doubtful that you'd get insurance, breakdown/recovery.

I didn't mean right now but it is possible during normal circumstances ...i follow several travel blogs of overlanders who do all over these regions ... insurance you buy at borders the same as Albania etc ...i guess it just depends how adventurous you are.

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[canopus]

The land border between Morocco and Algeria has been closed (fact) for 'donkeys years', pardon the pun. The Algerian backed Polisario Front and Morocco have been at loggerheads for yonks over the disputed Western Sahara region.

 

[Northernraider]

The land border between Morocco and Algeria has been closed (fact) for 'donkeys years', pardon the pun. The Algerian backed Polisario Front and Morocco have been at loggerheads for yonks over the disputed Western Sahara region.

Who cares

 

[ChrisL]

The land border between Morocco and Algeria has been closed (fact) for 'donkeys years', pardon the pun. The Algerian backed Polisario Front and Morocco have been at loggerheads for yonks over the disputed Western Sahara region.

The border was closed when I was last in Morocco in 1976, later it was open again for a while but closed again in 1994 and is still not open I believe.

 

[Minxy]

The land border between Morocco and Algeria has been closed (fact) for 'donkeys years', pardon the pun. The Algerian backed Polisario Front and Morocco have been at loggerheads for yonks over the disputed Western Sahara region.

That's one heck of a detour you'd have to make then!

 

[canopus]

That's one heck of a detour you'd have to make then!

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