One more advise. If you have a puncture fixed in Morocco, or a tire changed, it would be wise to stay not too far from the "technician" to ensure that the tube fitted when you leave is the same as the one you supplied them. On my trip in Morocco in late April, I came across (several times actually) a great bunch of British lads storming the desert and mountains with their XR650/DRZ/KTM690. One of them had a very worn tire and managed to find a used one in Merzouga (for a high price). He had the tire installed there. A few hours later, he ended up with a flat. Pulled the wheel and tire to discover a well worn tube with 4 or 5 patches. Which is "strange" because the bike had a new Heavy Duty tube when handed over to the shop...
I'll let you make your own deductions.
The guy who fitted my MT21 tires in Selouane (just South of Nador) was extremely competent, and cheap. So on the way back, I gave him twice what he initially asked. Just because he did a great job and I wanted to acknowledge it. He appreciated the gesture. I paid 50 Dirham (4£) the first time and had tea included, and gave 100 the second time.
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