Originally Posted by Peter Girling (Post 606433)

Why bother hiring in Spain? You've then got to import the bike. Not difficult but another layer of complication. Also, I'd be concerned if the bike developed a serious fault and getting things resolved if you've hired it from Spain.

Much easier to fly in and hire locally. You'll find details of several local hirers on here - a lot less hassle.

Happy trails,

Peter

Originally Posted by markharf (Post 606413)

First line of inquiry is with the rental company. If they allow it (doubtful), they'll know how it works. If they don't allow it, no need to inquire further.

Hope that's helpful.

Mark

Originally Posted by shu... (Post 606415)

I've been entertaining the same thoughts: renting in Spain and crossing to Morocco. Not serious yet but I've done a little checking.

Here are 3 companies in Spain I've found that mention Morocco, and one more that refers to 'cross-border' rental.

https://www.motoadventours.com/motorcycle-rental/

https://www.motorcycle-rental-europe.com/mobile/

Motorcycle rentals in Spain, Motorcycle rentals in Barcelona, Motorcycle Rentals in Morocco, Motorcycle Tours in Morocco

Now that I've got you started, I'll expect you to check back in with anything you might find out! :thumbup1:

..............shu

Originally Posted by shu... (Post 606437)

Can't speak for Elspeth, the OP, but for me: I'd like to ride in Spain some first. I'd like to take the ferry and the border crossing stuff doesn't bother me too much.

As far as the bike breaking down, that is a concern, for sure.

.............shu

Originally Posted by xtractif (Post 606523)

Elspeth

I’ve hired bikes several times from a local company in Malaga
https://lariosrental.com/en/motorbike-hire-malaga
They will collect you from airport, arrange paper work for Morocco
Provide panniers etc and store your luggage
I took the ferry directly to Melilla can recommend the Paradore
Crossed border next day no problem
Good route to Midelt and merzouga, hotel in Missour
Often bike rallies use this route
Can also take ferry to Nador

Originally Posted by Chris Scott (Post 606709)

I'd sooner make it easy on myself and use to the modern, efficient and easily left Tan Med port just 100km from Chef.


I take you know Dades is a there-and-back on to the N19 (unless you get stuck into the MH1 piste). I'd sooner skip the Dades circus and, from the N12 west, take the 'Alnif Pass', then back south into Jebel Sarhro just after Tinerhir for Iknioun and over the top and down to to Nekob – a spectacular crossing (especially southbound) as anyone here will tell you.
Recently sealed I'm told, but won't be any less epic for it.
Then follow the 'old N12' via Agdz to OZT (a great road over the ranges) for AbH. I'd consider overnighting in Fint (for example), much more of an mini-adventure than AbH where you'll met the same tour buses you saw in Dades.


Presume you missed to mention Tichka which makes it a long day. Assuming that's the plan, another great road (fewer trucks) gets you there via Telouet if you carry on north from AbH. And another fun, truck-dodging diversion here.


This will be another long day backtracking over the Test (presumably).
Why not head direct for Essaouira from Taroudant and enjoy half a day there instead of skimming past on the way to Rabat.