Western Desert Egypt
From Marsa Matruh to Siwa no need for apermit (it is a well kept paved road). but if you want to go via Ein Gara you'll need one, at Marsa police. there are no gas stations until Siwa take at least extra 5 liters from Marsa.
From Siwa to Baharia you need permit. you will have to go to 2 palaces: the army. the tourist police. then they will zirox 7 times the permits and you will have to start your riding in the morning, passing all army posts leaving a permit in each one. they will call the next post and tell them you are on your way. you must get on Baharia side before night, or they will send to find you (don't beleave they will do so) you must carry extra fuel with you it is very rugged road covered with sand and granith gravell. and dont forget to take some small gifts for the soldiars in the posts. a candy a lighter cigaretts etc. they are stuck in the middle of nothing and you are the world for them. at last, try not to enter alone. and tell the place hallo from me, i remember every stone, did it twice 
Enjoy!
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Dare!
My ride from Dead horse to Ushuaia 2009 is at
www.harpatka.com
It's in hebrew but lots of pics and some translation
Yoni
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