|
4 Feb 2010
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 2
|
|
First Bike trip to Morocco - any Bikershome experiences
Myself and a couple of mates are considering our first off road biking trip to Morocco (we off road a fair bit, and I've been to Morocco 3 times, but have never combined the 2!)
Have looked into taking our own bikes, renting etc etc, but we only have a week between us so are looking very closely at a guided tour (either the Bivouac or Atlas Tour) with the boys from Bikershome. We'll be going mid-September.
I'm looking for people's experiences of Bikershome - links to blogs/photos/maps or general feedback much appreciated.
We're all a bit nervous about the "organised trip" thing - generally preferring to do our own exploring - but given the time constraints this does seem like a great option.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks
Hilts
|
4 Feb 2010
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,187
|
|
I was there in November and just hired Peters 625 for two days. He gave me a gps with a couple of day routes on it and I just followed them so you don't have to take a guided tour as such. I didn't fancy being guided anyway so suited me well.
The accommodation is nice and the food excellent though remember you are paying European prices rather than Moroccan prices. The daily hire for the bike was 160Euro but this was cheaper than some other places I looked at who insisted I did their guided tours.
Some photos on Facebook if the link works...
Login | Facebook
|
4 Feb 2010
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Izmir, Turkiye
Posts: 794
|
|
hi,
i visited his place on may 2009 and I was quite happy. he and his family are quite nice people with nice food and decent accommodation. i think i've paid 30 euros for a night including breakfast and dinner. he also changed my bike tyres for 20 or 30 euros. i did nor rent a bike, however, his service and friendship was excellent.
have fun in morocco!!
__________________
ozhan u.
website under construction
|
4 Feb 2010
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: GOC
Posts: 3,335
|
|
Peter and his wife are great people. Highly recommended.
Chris
|
4 Feb 2010
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: St. Petersburg, Russia
Posts: 81
|
|
Never taken a tour with Peter, but stayed at Bikershome on two occasions and had my landcruiser serviced by him, and also used his expertise in planning an off-tarmac trip around the Atlas. Peter radiates confidence and a sense of security - whether it is the knowledge of the region and the pistes or the mechanics of the vehicle. He's got a fully equipped garage, and there's great accommodation and food too.
|
5 Feb 2010
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Mantova, Italy
Posts: 566
|
|
I'm reading great infos.
Next August it'll be my and my girl's first time to Morocco (no off-roading, I ride a big H-D Electra Glide) and for sure we'll pay a visit to Bikers Home, given all the good experiences I'm reading.
__________________
Nick and his 2010 Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré
|
5 Feb 2010
|
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Belgium
Posts: 15
|
|
Arriving in the bikershome is like coming home.
Highly recommended.
__________________
Morocco video & photo.
yamaha tenere '08 & BMW R1200 GSa '09
|
10 Feb 2010
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Gorinchem, Netherlands
Posts: 14
|
|
And the food is great!
Peter's (lovely) wife Zineb is a great cook! She spent 2 hours prepararing this delicious meal for us.
|
11 Feb 2010
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Worcester
Posts: 27
|
|
Myself and 2 friends are heading to Morocco for the first time, this Mar/Apr. We will be staying at Bikershome for a couple of days hopefully - it certainly seems like the place to go!
|
13 Feb 2010
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: belgium
Posts: 14
|
|
If you are in the area of ouarzazate, you have to stay there.
They're very friendly and the food is great!
I stayed a few nights last year in April when there was no fuel left in the whole country.
Can't wait to go back on a bike trip to Morocco!
john
|
18 Feb 2010
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: GENT Belgium
Posts: 503
|
|
Great place, people and food, Peter was very flexible helping with bike rentals from Marrakech. Peter also recommends places to stop, food and accommodation. These are recommended after years of experience, they really are the gems of Morocco... (compared to the Lonely Planet !!).
Only negative point, European prices.
|
21 Feb 2010
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Morocco
Posts: 6
|
|
Great to read all your kind replies, thank you very much. We do our best to help where we can and our home is your home.
To Hilts;
Why do people want to make a trip through the Moroccan mountains and desert...? For the same reason as why we do it: To ride free with the wind in your face... absorb breathtaking landscapes... easy follow the track on the GPS screen with time to explore left or right... camp in nature where it suits us... or spend the night in a luxurious hotel relaxing with a cool drink beside the swimming pool. Whatever you like most...
Greetings from Peter and Zineb
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|