Morocco 2013 (2 Viewers)

[tonka]

Van ready..
Grandkids been filled up at Pizzahut.

Having a final relax before our late night departure at around 9.30pm tonight. Meeting with Polarbear Wednesday (tomorrow) morning who is currently at Wissant aire. Then down to Benidorm for a 2 night stopover.
Look forward to seeing everyone down at Algeciras on the 15th..... :thumb:

 

[MrMotorhome]

Van ready..

Look forward to seeing everyone down at Algeciras on the 15th..... :thumb:

Have a good trip down and enjoy your brief stop in Benidorm. See you in Algericas...

 

[crizatuk]

Weather update

Hot for the next 10 days at least, 20 ish here 23 Marrakesh, get ya skates on.
Theonlysue and myself probably leaving cabopino on Saturday to stay at the new campsite La Balla Vista, after a day visit yesterday, cracking 4 star site.:thumb:

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[tonka]

Hot for the next 10 days at least, 20 ish here 23 Marrakesh, get ya skates on.
Theonlysue and myself probably leaving cabopino on Saturday to stay at the new campsite La Balla Vista, after a day visit yesterday, cracking 4 star site.:thumb:

I will be looking for a 1 night stay for next Monday before we meet.
Not been down any of that area near Costa Del Sol. May try Cabopino as I understand it's ACSI so can use my new card... If you go to that new site, see if they can do any "specials" for a 1 nighter. 2 vans, 4 adults and we could make our way there.. :thumb:

 

[crizatuk]

Re

Just had a phone call from my mate down there he has negotiated a price with the site manager of 18 euros a night for people who want to try it out, When i get there on Saturday will see if he will do the same for you for Monday night, its a better site than Cabopino even if you pay the 22 euros its worth it. Short walk to the Marina for dinner at one of the many restaurants overlooking the yachts. Bliss :thumb::Cool:

 

[MrMotorhome]

If you are coming down from Benidorm via A7 our Tomtom say the road is closed. In fact, a bridge has collapsed and there is a small deviation around it. Hope this helps.

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[bryandh]

Anybody had experience of buying temporary vehicle insurance in Morocco ?

Just been informed by my insurers here in Spain that cover is limited to 3rd Party and is for a maximum of 14 days !!! Knew about the 3rd Party bit but the news about the time limit came as a great shock....... just as well that I phoned today. Dave (Snowbird) did mention in the original thread that he bought insurance in Tangier... but under the circumstances do not want to mail him.
Any comments or advice welcome.


Regards, Bryan

 

[Snowbird]

Hi Bryan, Insurance is available 3rd party as you get off the boat in Tangier. There are several offices there, some insurance and some money exchange. Sorry cant help with the exact price, but 130 euros for 3 months sticks in my head.

 

[ValinFrance]

Hello
I am pretty sure that Juan Carlos offers insurance as well as ferry tickets from his office in Algeciras.... may be worth asking him.

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[bryandh]

Hi Bryan, Insurance is available 3rd party as you get off the boat in Tangier. There are several offices there, some insurance and some money exchange. Sorry cant help with the exact price, but 130 euros for 3 months sticks in my head.

Hi Dave, many many thanks for taking the time to respond to my comments particularly bearing in mind your recent bereavement. Anna & me hope that, in the weeks and months ahead, you are able to find the strength to endure the unendurable, you will be in our thoughts in the weeks ahead.

Best wishes, Bryan (& Anna)

 

[crizatuk]

Re

Hi Dave, many many thanks for taking the time to respond to my comments particularly bearing in mind your recent bereavement. Anna & me hope that, in the weeks and months ahead, you are able to find the strength to endure the unendurable, you will be in our thoughts in the weeks ahead.

Best wishes, Bryan (& Anna)

I second that.

 

[ponyboy]

Wish I was part of this adventure

Unfortunately can't come on this trip as won't be arriving in UK from Australia till April '13 but best of luck to you all. Will be following your progress carefully and keep the tips coming re good places to see and stay at.

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[MrMotorhome]

Bellavista

Hola Moroccan Funsters

Parked up at La Bellavista pitch 93.

Decided to go straight to Bellavista and then rest for 4/5 days before meeting at Aljericas. If you decide to come this way the coordinates are n 36.346168 w 5.236539.

€24 per night all in. Incl of elec, wi-fi and TV which has the Discovery Channel and Euro News in English! plus 50 non English channels.

Not cheap but right on the beach, great view, shops and restaurants nearby - along the beach then over a main road. Very clean - new site. Site restaurant closed. Warm welcome.

Time for a beer now.....

Andrew and Carol

 

[MrMotorhome]

Some photos for you

4/5 mins walk along the beach we found numerous inviting small village restraurants. We like this place - La Bella Vista - Manilva!

 

[crizatuk]

LPG

The onlysue has asked me to post a link for LPG nearest one is a few miles away from where we meet.

http://www.mylpg.eu/stations/spain

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[Theonlysue]

Morocco

Hola Moroccan Funsters

Parked up at La Bellavista pitch 93.

Decided to go straight to Bellavista and then rest for 4/5 days before meeting at Aljericas. If you decide to come this way the coordinates are n 36.346168 w 5.236539.

€24 per night all in. Incl of elec, wi-fi and TV which has the Discovery Channel and Euro News in English! plus 50 non English channels.

Not cheap but right on the beach, great view, shops and restaurants nearby - along the beach then over a main road. Very clean - new site. Site restaurant closed. Warm welcome.

Time for a beer now.....

Andrew and Carol

Hi, I think if you refer to an earlier posting by crizatuk, i think he has negotiated Eur 18 a night

S

 

[Theonlysue]

LPG Spain

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=218062938126361983489.00045c0c2ec92a3f46ca4&msa=0

I think this was another link that Scotjimland kindly posted, S

 

[ValinFrance]

Sooo jealous - this time last year we were about to head south.... have a look at some pics I just uploaded, you lucky people who are going!!

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[mickymouse]

Sorry to say we will not be joining the convoy to Morocco as my driving licence still has not arrived for which I applied for in person on the 15th November last year[Thats the Spanish authorities for you] maybe we might be able to meet up later, we were so looking forward to the trip, so enjoy yourselves, we will be following you on the forum.

Mick and Jan

 

[bryandh]

Sorry to say we will not be joining the convoy to Morocco as my driving licence still has not arrived for which I applied for in person on the 15th November last year[Thats the Spanish authorities for you] maybe we might be able to meet up later, we were so looking forward to the trip, so enjoy yourselves, we will be following you on the forum.

Mick and Jan

Sorry indeed to hear that guys.

Have you been in, personal, contact with Trafico since you made application? Personally, I might be tempted to chance it if you have a copy of the application.... been driving here for 10 years and never had to produce a licence. Do not know if licence needed entering/leaving Morocco. Try talking to your local Guardia.


Hope to see you at some point


Regards, Bryan

 

[mickymouse]

We were thinking of going without proper licence [all I have now is a stamped receipt from Traffico] I contacted Bitish Consualte in Morocco and was advised not to risk it.

Mick

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[bryandh]

We were thinking of going without proper licence [all I have now is a stamped receipt from Traffico] I contacted Bitish Consualte in Morocco and was advised not to risk it.

Mick

The best people to ask are your local Guardia Civil not the Consulate which will always be cautious in their advice. Show your receipt to the Guardia. Last time my licence was due, I employed a "gestoria" to do it for me and he said to carry his official receipt in case I was stopped. The Guardia are not the devils they are often painted, ask their advice. It is the same as the old UK saying "it's in the post Guv!" ....... give it a go. This of course only applies in Spain..... Morocco is a different situation.


Regards, Bryan

 

[Snowbird]

Your driving licence does not need to be produced on entry to Morocco and although I have on occasion been stopped for paperwork checks and on one occasion stopped for speeding I have never been asked to show my licence or insurance or MOT. I have been asked to show my passport and logbook though. Am sure most Moroccans don't even hold a driving licence. On the one occasion I was stopped for speeding I was "fined" a bottle of red wine.

 

[MrMotorhome]

Camping Bella Vista

FYI

Rudi - we think the owner of Bella Vista, has said it is €18 per night for MotorhomeFUN members. This includes electric and wifi, tv. That is a €6 discount.

Apparently, Carlos can also come to the site to sort tickets etc out for the crossing to Morocco. Finally, someone refills gas bottles on site - including UK butane.

:thumb:

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[Brisey]

Two Morocco bound Funsters, Tonka and Polarbear, arrived at Villasol, Benidorm today. They will be stopping here for two nights and will be heading further south on Monday.

Brisey.

 

[crizatuk]

Bellavista

Just to confirm the manager Rudie who is Swedish with a strong Yorkshire accent? has said Motorhome Fun lot for Morocco will pay 18 Euro a night all in.

 

[Malcolm Bolt]

Very sorry to hear you are not able to join us at the moment. Hope your licence arrives soon so can come over soon :thumb:

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[Malcolm Bolt]

nobody there

We moved along from Benalmadena to Cabopina today but both Crizatuk and TheOnlySue had left an hour earlier. (Who told them we were on our way?) Caught up with them at Bella Vista. Now pitched up with them, Mr Motorhome and Suggy. It's all coming together :thumb:

 

[tonka]

MORNING ALL... ! HOLA !!
As Brisey mentioned, Polarbear (Graham and Jayne) and ourselves had a good trip down from Calais. Arrived at Villasol, Benidorm saturday lunchtime. For information we followed Suggy's idea and asked for a special price and flashed our ACSI cards... Got €16 a night, no electric but we got plenty of charge in the batteries.:thumb:

We are here for tonight and then will move on down Monday morning,,

Mickeymouse.. Sorry you cant make the trip but we will all no doubt give you the feedback so it will help if you make it another time.

** MODIFIED ** Sorry, if you read this earlier I said we will go to Bella vista.
Having looked at the distance we will not make it... Sticking with original plan and will be at Lidl car park on Tuesday 15th as per original idea.. :thumb:

 

[MrMotorhome]

La Bella Vista, Autovia Del Mediterrano A7 km 142.8 , Manilva 29691 (Malaga) :thumb: Spain

It's an excellent drive, great views also - should take around 6-7 hours from Villasol - I think. You have to pass the campsite on your left (to a roundabout) and come back on yourself to enter the site.

We drove down with one stop.

Have a good trip. :thumb:

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