Hello all, just entered Morocco via Cueta the other day. Whole process took about an hour, pretty much all of that queueing. It was really easy, no forms, nothing to sign, just handed over my passport and vehicle reg doc and I was given my temp import licence 30 seconds later. The only question was where am I headed first so I said Fez and that was fine.

I was just leaving the border area and was stopped by two policemen. One seemed much senior to the other. Showed my passport, no probs, then they asked to see the paper map which was on the seat next to me (the Reise map). On looking at it they said it was illegal as it mentions Western Sahara. There seemed no question of me being in trouble, and I agreed that it was "wrong" but they wouldn't give it back. The junior policeman was very apologetic. I was made to wait for a few minutes and the senior guy appeared to phone back to the customs area and gave them my vehicle reg. I was then sent on my way with more apologies from the junior officer.

So, I hope I haven't triggered a clampdown on maps! They didn't check inside, I also had the Michelin map. I'm guessing it was a senior officer showing his authority. Still, I'd advise everyone to not have any maps on show.

Just pootling along the Mediterranean coast, before heading south. Lovely little spot at Jebna.

Happy new year to you all

Clive