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Google Maps
How accurate are the distances and travel times in google maps for Morocco.
Is it accurate enough for a good trip planning, considering the real road conditions (avoiding highways) and other circumstances ?
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26 Dec 2012
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Google Maps in Morocco
Hi Jan,
Travel times are fairly accurate on the major roads only - autoroutes, etc. but are very optimistic once you get onto single carriageway.
Also, you'll find that some pistes are not covered and Google Maps will route you via tarmac.
You'll also need to factor in weather conditions so I tend to use maps and base travelling times on my usual average speed for highway, minor road and piste.
Happy trails,
Peter
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27 Dec 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Girling
You'll also need to factor in weather conditions so I tend to use maps and base travelling times on my usual average speed for highway, minor road and piste.
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Not wishing to hijack, but being very interested in the OP, what would your average speed be on highways, minor roads and pistes? I know my own highway speeds, and could use this to work out my own leisurely pace!
Also, what maps would you / anyone else recommend? I currently use Freytag and Berndt for Europe.
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Average speeds
Hi,
Autoroute - 100kph allowing for tolls, fuel, etc.
Major roads - dual carriageway - 80kph
Minor roads - single carriageway - 60 kph
Piste - 40 kph
Hope that helps,
Peter
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I've tried them all and the best maps I find are the huge Michelin to look at and the double sided plastic RK-H to use (+ Olaf in the satnav). More here.
Google is also great for planning, making your own track logs and digging up new pistes. Distances (using: 'My places' > 'Follow a line along roads') and wpts more than accurate enough.
Travel times on backroads - as Peter says - usually underestimated.
Ch
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New Google Maps is just splendid, no need for navigator except on piste
I use it parallel with the old GM (when offline)
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