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Morocco: Where to get vehicle repairs - please contribute
Hi all, just hit Morroco and am planning a trip back to Cape Town. We saved all our final mechanical work for Morroco (cheap). We went to Atraxion 4x4 in Sidi Ghanem Marrakech. The guys there were absolute class, cheap and did a professional job including installing a extra electric fan mount. Would recommend anyone to go there after or before west africa for a check up. Maybe get parts in europe though. Wish us luck...
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I'm looking for someone to sort out a nasty but small dent that goes across 3 panels on a vehicle - any ideas en route (ideally not in Marrakech) via Casa then southbound to Tan Tan ... can deviate a bit
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In Tiznit there are a few places and good hotels to stay. Also the road between Agadir and Tiznit there are several body shops, ask around.
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Thanks Priffe, perfect spot for a day or two & I adore Tiznit
Anyone have any particular favourite panel beaters in Tiznit? I'll have an open back to the van (with awning) but with stuff inside which will be a nightmare to offload so would love to know about any honest guys in town!
PS. Would these guys be able to fit a reserve tank? If not, any other ideas? Costs of putting on an extra tank? Thanks!
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Reason: Reserve tank info needed
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The ones I have worked with have mostly done a very good job very quickly and for a very reasonable amount of dirhams. Usually in Tiznit or Taroudant.
My only gripe, and this goes for much of Morocco, is that I can never leave anything in the car. Nothing. If they suggest you leave your stuff in a secure room in their house, politely say no. Even if the panelbeater appears to be a totally straight guy, and even if he is - don't do it. Things can get 'complicated'.
One trip I left my 4x4 with Mohamed in Tiznit on a Sunday night. He was supposed to weld the rear doors, rear wheel wells and make new rocker panels +lower paint job +some small stuff like exhaust repair and oil and filters change.
I took the bus to Rabat, got the visa, stayed in Essaouira and came back Tuesday night. And he was done! And it looked very good! 2500 Dh.
But somehow my laptop was lost, although I kept it near.
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