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6 Sep 2015
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Recommended port of entry
Hi,
In a few weeks I'll be riding to Morocco. This will be my first visit to Morocco by motorcycle.
Out of the three main ferry ports (Tangier, Tangier Med or Cueta), which is best?
I'll be heading south to Chefchaouen initially and then east to Oujda.
I'll need to buy insurance and exchange my euros for dihrams (or withdraw dihrams from an ATM).
Has anyone got any recommendations based on recent experience? Obviously I'd like the entry to be as straight forward and hassle-free as possible.
Any advice is appreciated.
Luke
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6 Sep 2015
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Tanger med is the best option
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Absolutely agree with Tangier Med. As long as you arrive at a reasonable time you can buy insurance and change money easily.
Its an easy hasstle free to get out of the port and an easy ride down to Chef from there too. 2 hours or so.
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Good to hear Tangier Med is the best option. I'll make sure I get there early.
Thanks for the advice
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7 Sep 2015
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Hi Luke:
I entered Morocco (for the first time ever) via Tanger Med in the spring of this year, and it was a very pleasant and trouble-free experience.
Do be aware that there are a fair number of touts hanging about, despite the port police making an effort to control them. Hence, when you get to the place where you buy the insurance and change your money (or use an ATM, whichever you prefer), be very skeptical of anyone wearing a reflective jacket and attempting to direct you. The people who are the "genuine" employees are all dressed as security guards.
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Compared to elsewhere the numbers of touts at Tanger med is pretty low and one of the reasons its the favourite port of entry for many
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