Morocco 2018 (3 Viewers)

[horshamjack]

 

[PhilandMena]

Nice one Marc!

 

[canopus]

If Fruit Pastel and Phil the Photo want pics of Morocco you should get your bums over here

Bit difficult for us Mark - Lynda had a hip replacement last November 29th and we just got home today from her pre op for the other one doing. So as you can imagine we won't be gallivanting too far until she's had the green light, otherwise we would have been there this year.

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[vwalan]

its amazing on the road to sidi kouki just how many tortoises run out across the road etc .
always been like it. its one of those places that you just dont ever forget.
have fun i,m sure you will.

 

[horshamjack]

its amazing on the road to sidi kouki just how many tortoises run out across the road etc .
always been like it. its one of those places that you just dont ever forget.
have fun i,m sure you will.

I remember when we came over in the 70’s Al there was also loads of chameleons not seen any for last 4 years, maybe they got better at disguising them self’s or its my eyesight

 

[horshamjack]

Bit difficult for us Mark - Lynda had a hip replacement last November 29th and we just got home today from her pre op for the other one doing. So as you can imagine we won't be gallivanting too far until she's had the green light, otherwise we would have been there this year.

Yes I Know that Ken, only jesting you and David Bailey I knew about the op thru FB, I also had a message from Linda a few days ago saying how she was missing Maroc
Hopefully we’ll all meet up 2019 god willing,
I’ll keep posting from time to time so you guys get your fix, the thread has been a tad quiet.
Be lucky

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[TerryL]

For those yet to venture to Morocco, we're currently at Las Palomes in Algeciras and the overnight parking has changed a bit. First off, the "new" parking area close to Carlos' office, despite now having an "Autocaravannas" sign is full of locals cars, leaving not much room - don't know if it gets better later.
The other main place by Mercadonna, just by Leroy-Merlin, is all fenced off; looks like they're building a new centro commerciale. Folk are parked around Norauto - may go and check the rest of the area later. We're overnighting here 'cos we've been to Carrefour for a big shop and can't be bothered to move on - our intended campsite, Sureurope at La Linea, doesn't allow dogs.

 

[vwalan]

I remember when we came over in the 70’s Al there was also loads of chameleons not seen any for last 4 years, maybe they got better at disguising them self’s or its my eyesight

think too many got taken back to germany. used to see loads of them being kept in the german vans .
fetched good money i was told.
they lived quite happy though in folks vans .
but that road to sidi as you left the main road by the water tower always as you drove along it was if they were playing last one across .
we used to like it at the southern end stop up by the houses there.
not so good once the road got opened up though. changed alot over the years .

 

[horshamjack]

For those yet to venture to Morocco, we're currently at Las Palomes in Algeciras and the overnight parking has changed a bit. First off, the "new" parking area close to Carlos' office, despite now having an "Autocaravannas" sign is full of locals cars, leaving not much room - don't know if it gets better later.
The other main place by Mercadonna, just by Leroy-Merlin, is all fenced off; looks like they're building a new centro commerciale. Folk are parked around Norauto - may go and check the rest of the area later. We're overnighting here 'cos we've been to Carrefour for a big shop and can't be bothered to move on - our intended campsite, Sureurope at La Linea, doesn't allow dogs.

We parked outside Norauto last week Terry, and we parked by the port the night before we crossed, it was only a few km in the morning, a lot better IMO

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[JeffersonCampervan]

...the "new" parking area close to Carlos' office, despite now having an "Autocaravannas" sign is full of locals cars, leaving not much room - don't know if it gets better later.

When I was there beginning of December it was quite full with cars, but they cleared out in the evening - when I left for the ferry at 6 a.m. it was practically empty.

 

[Hotelman]

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Ok first few pics, this is of the new site at Sidi Kouki Camping Soleil
The big rig just pulled out, massive with slide outs, some sort of surfing accommodation

The rig is now at camping Aourir. Also here is a big old red ‘setra’ coach which was with us at camper stop stop at sidi Kouki

 

[PhilandMena]

'Heads up' if your heading for Imsouane.
My mate who was their yesterday said a soldier and a member from the campsite told him they had to either move into the campsite or leave the area. The soldier is obviously being paid by the campsite owner. You should be ok during the day but will be given an ultimatum as it gets dark.

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[TerryL]

The other main place by Mercadonna, just by Leroy-Merlin, is all fenced off; looks like they're building a new centro commerciale. Folk are parked around Norauto - may go and check the rest of the area later.

And just to call me a liar, all the barriers have now been taken away. Looks like they're converting one of the old shop buildings into a distribution centre for Leroy-Merlin.

 

[horshamjack]

'Heads up' if your heading for Imsouane.
My mate who was their yesterday said a soldier and a member from the campsite told him they had to either move into the campsite or leave the area. The soldier is obviously being paid by the campsite owner. You should be ok during the day but will be given an ultimatum as it gets dark.

We were heading there after here, Sam read the same yesterday, will prob head to the wildcamp at Tamri now

 

[Dennisad]

We are travelling down towards Casablanca from Asilah tomorrow and we need a site with washing & Drying facilities??? Any suggestions please?

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[horshamjack]

The two sites in Moulay Bouselim both have washing facilities, prob your best bet

 

[Dennisad]

The two sites in Moulay Bouselim both have washing facilities, prob your best bet

Many Thanks

 

[Hotelman]

Cakey and Canopus, I'm here on camping agadir, it's no better than last year, and I think the French here are even more possessive about their 'plots' than ever!!

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[abforfun]

Cakey and Canopus, I'm here on camping agadir, it's no better than last year, and I think the French here are even more possessive about their 'plots' than ever!!

Surely the rain can't be coming down as bad

 

[Dennisad]

We made it down to Mohammedia staying at L'Ocean Bleu it has washing facilities just need the rain to stop so we can dry things. What is the weather like elsewhere today?

 

[horshamjack]

Hot and sunny Agadir area

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[Dennisad]

We'll be there in a few days,hope it improves here!!!!!

 

[Just smiffy]

Hi Everyone,

Been following from the start on this thread and most of last year too... I have a question and hope someone can answer or give advice,

Are there over winter long termers in Morocco ? Not the ones that may be moving around but anyone that drives down to the better weather and stay on a site for say, nov-end of March ...? A bit like the snowbirds in Spain ....

Are there any good sites near towns for plenty to do... and what do they charge..?

Just had a thought, is there a time limit you can stay over there.?

Lots of questions I know but sure I’ll get a few answers...thanks....

 

[canopus]

Firstly the visa for Maroc only lasts for 3 months. You can stay longer but you have to reside at a camp site (temporary address) in order for you to apply for an extension to the visa. Dont know anyone who has done it, and could imagine fun and games when you get to the port to go back across to Spain.

Campistes close to Agadir are busy and often difficult to get in at on spec. If you want action then Marakech or Agadir would best fit the bill or even Casablanca.

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[vwalan]

yes thousands do it . cant give prices as i always avoid campsites . but many use a campsite as the base for getting an extention to stay longer . when elizabeth ran camping international at tagahzoute lots stayed there all winter . mind alot used tiznet as they used to say it was easier there. some of us used to ferry to canary isles for a few days and come back when there was the ferry,or go up to ceuta and drive down again .
did use campsite years ago when it was 15-20 dirham a night . mind that was about 20 yrs ago.
if i was going i would always go via ceuta then if you want to stay longer thats great. use tangiers and go to ceuta for a few days and try to get back into maroc if they stop you possibly your return ferry should be tangiers so you would need to buy another from ceuta .
mind some do ferry to melilla for same reasons .

 

[Hotelman]

We made it down to Mohammedia staying at L'Ocean Bleu it has washing facilities just need the rain to stop so we can dry things. What is the weather like elsewhere today?

We’ve had some great weather in the agadir area, but it has just started raining....

 

[horshamjack]

Jinxed us.
Thunder storm later tonight confirm raining now !!!

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[Dennisad]

I think the rain is following us, I hope it gets fed up soon

 

[Dazzlin]

Hi Everyone,

Been following from the start on this thread and most of last year too... I have a question and hope someone can answer or give advice,

Are there over winter long termers in Morocco ? Not the ones that may be moving around but anyone that drives down to the better weather and stay on a site for say, nov-end of March ...? A bit like the snowbirds in Spain ....

Are there any good sites near towns for plenty to do... and what do they charge..?

Just had a thought, is there a time limit you can stay over there.?

Lots of questions I know but sure I’ll get a few answers...thanks....

We like Tafraoute. Not a campsite, but plenty of folks spend weeks/months there over the period of jan-may.
10 dirhams a night (€1) though you do have to pay for water - €2.50 for all the water you can store (but not drink) only drink bottled water!
Enough eating places in town, local market, almond festival, walking, sightseeing, role-playing restaurants, cycle tours, historic landmarks, and that is only what we have done....but it is all personal taste.
First time we visited we came for a couple of days and stayed for two weeks.....third time stayed for two months!
Will be there in a week and can't wait......

 

[Just smiffy]

We like Tafraoute. Not a campsite, but plenty of folks spend weeks/months there over the period of jan-may.
10 dirhams a night (€1) though you do have to pay for water - €2.50 for all the water you can store (but not drink) only drink bottled water!
Enough eating places in town, local market, almond festival, walking, sightseeing, role-playing restaurants, cycle tours, historic landmarks, and that is only what we have done....but it is all personal taste.
First time we visited we came for a couple of days and stayed for two weeks.....third time stayed for two months!
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That’s great, that’s the stuff I need to hear, great photos, the last one, is that the new housing estate going up...

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