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Thanks for the reply, now would you mind listing the other things I need worry about...
There are a few things that you might want to think about, although none of them are particularly worrisome:

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Ferry ramps and ferry floors can be very slippery, especially if they are wet. If you are riding two-up you might want to get your passenger to dismount before you enter the ferry ramp.

2) The Morocco ferries are not known for providing high-quality tie-down straps for motos. You might want to buy a small ratchet-strap and pack it in an easy-to-get-to part of your kit.

3) Normally, motorcycles are expected to go to the head of the queue to board the Morocco ferries. This is not considered discourteous by the automobile drivers. You can take your cues from other motorcycles.

4) Avoid the touts who hang around the shopping plaza at Tangier Med when you go in to buy insurance. Even though you have never been there before, it won't be difficult for you to figure out which storefront to go to to purchase your insurance. Chances are you will be approached by touts after you stop in the parking lot before you even release the brake lever. They are not aggressive, but they can be persistent. A firm "No, merci" is usually sufficient.

5) Pay close attention to the speed limit within the Tangier Med port complex and within the first 20 km of riding once you leave the port complex. The Moroccan police are not predatory, but the port is huge (I think you ride about 4 miles from exiting the boat to exiting the port complex) and speed limits are (quite properly) enforced within the port. The highway police within 20 miles of the port are there to catch the scofflaws before they cause accidents in the built-up areas.

6) Chances are you will be a bit tired and fatigued after the ferry crossing, the embarkation and disembarkation process, customs, insurance buying, figuring out the road signs and how the locals drive, etc. So consider planning your first night stop no further than a 2 hour ride from the port.

7) Credit cards are widely accepted in Morocco at the more upscale facilities, but are not commonly accepted at small stores, restaurants other than high-end ones, and simple hotels. There are ATMs at the port in the same shopping plaza where you get the insurance. Take out a good hunk of Moroccan money from one of those ATMs before you leave the port. No point in getting Moroccan funds before reaching Morocco - you will get the very best exchange rate at an ATM, not at a moneychanger. Just use your home ATM card if it is Cirrus or Maestro or one of the other big networks.

Hope this helps you. Morocco is a delightful place to visit.

Michael
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