Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > North Africa
Current situation Westsahara, Mauritania, Mali (Dec 2013) Current situation Westsahara, Mauritania, Mali (Dec 2013)
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
North Africa Topics specific to North Africa and the Sahara down to the 17th parallel (excludes Morocco)
Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



Trans Sahara Routes.

Like Tree10Likes

Reply
Page 3 of 3 12 3
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #31  
Old 21 Jan 2014
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: The Netherlands
Posts: 235
Quote:
Originally Posted by priffe View Post
Ok so crossed the frontier three days ago
No traffic, Moroccan side 20 minutes, Mauri side one hour.
50 euros non negotiable biometric visa.
Hi,

Does that mean you got your Mauri visa at the border?

Cheers, and good luck with the engine!

Gee
__________________
Travels with Thimba
eBOOK!
Reply With Quote
  #32  
Old 23 Jan 2014
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Sweden
Posts: 1,465
Gazoil is 390 and gasoline 430 or thereabouts.
12HT engine is now spinning like a cat.
1000 euros spent. Some great garages in Nouakchott, African
style of course.
Reply With Quote
  #33  
Old 24 Jan 2014
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: The Netherlands
Posts: 235
Hi Priffe,

Lot of money, but good that you're on the road again.

Did you get your Mauri visa at the border?

Happy trails,

Gee
__________________
Travels with Thimba
eBOOK!
Reply With Quote
  #34  
Old 24 Jan 2014
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 833
Priffe & Thimba

I wish you the best that you both has more luck with your vehicles now!!

Better to had the repairs at the beginning, i guess later it is harder to get spares.

Surfy
Reply With Quote
  #35  
Old 2 Feb 2014
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 53
interested in any more info on Mauritania visa. Seems like it may be possible to get at border (from Western Sahara), in Rabat, or potentially in advance from consulate. Any recommendations on cost or best option of these 3?

thanks.
Reply With Quote
  #36  
Old 9 Feb 2014
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Sweden
Posts: 1,465
Mauri visa at the border by Nouadibou 50 euros don't even need to bring a photo.
Takes ten minutes.
No need to ask again.
Just get it on the border.
Reply With Quote
  #37  
Old 9 Feb 2014
-
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,342
Exclamation
Quote:
Originally Posted by priffe View Post
No need to ask again. Just get it on the border.
This is not good advice IMHO.

Just a thought to consider for anyone who has never been down that way and is ' in planning '.

Things change rapidly in Africa...- This border has issued visas before then stopped- then started again then stopped again.
Please consider the distance... it's about 1,287miles (or 2,060 Kms) between Rabat and Nouadhibou.

By taking a chance and not getting your visa in Rabat could mean you drive/ride/camel-ride/etc an extra 2,574 miles (or 4,118 Kms)

Is it really worth the risk considering most will go through or near Rabat on the way down?

So I do not agree with priffe-
Quote:
Originally Posted by priffe View Post
No need to ask again. Just get it on the border.
Reply With Quote
  #38  
Old 9 Feb 2014
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Sweden
Posts: 1,465
I hear you Bertrand but the biometric
visa at the border is too convenient. Just
get updated on the latest info before heading
south. No need to overnight in Rabat.
Mali visa: get it on the border.
Burkina: too expensive on the border, 2-4 times
the cost of getting it on the embassy.
Visa d'entente: for five countries, get it in Ouaga and save time and money.
I'll write more about that in the proper forum.

This is up-to-date and relevant info, febr 2014.
Reply With Quote
  #39  
Old 9 Feb 2014
Banned
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Monaco
Posts: 336
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bertrand View Post
By taking a chance and not getting your visa in Rabat could mean you drive/ride/camel-ride/etc an extra 2,574 miles (or 4,118 Kms)
... or quickly fly from Dakhla.

To each his own technique. But I have had cases when I was refused at borders WITH prior visa (Libya, Angola, others).

So I agree. Things change quickly in Africa. One has to be flexible.

I always try visa at the border, even in hard cases.

BTW: the compulsory Visa-in-Rabat episode was short. Two, three years?
Reply With Quote
  #40  
Old 10 Feb 2014
Titbird's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Back in Europe
Posts: 181
I agree with Bertrand, better safe than sorry. That's why I'm now waiting for my Mauri visa in Bamako. At the mauri embassy they told me that there are no visa's available at the Nioro/Sogui border coming from Mali.
Reply With Quote
  #41  
Old 12 Feb 2014
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: The Netherlands
Posts: 235
visa at Mauri border update
Hi all,

Just to update on the availability of the Mauritanian visa at the border. Crossed yesterday and got it there. Efficient, all done within an hour. 50 euro for 1 month, to be paid in euro only.
The Moroccan side took 8 hours! And I was there at 7.30 in the morning.
Wanted me to unpack the car, and looked in all the boxes. Dear customs officials: I'm exiting your country, not entering it.

Cheers,

Gee
__________________
Travels with Thimba
eBOOK!
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 3 of 3 12 3

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Wanted - South African registered landcruiser (Dec 2013 in SA or Sept 2013 in Kenya) Kiwi in Africa Overland Vehicles and Equipment for Sale / Wanted 4 17 Feb 2014 11:32
Anyone want to convoy with us Ethiopia to Kenya via Lake Turkana east side Dec 2013 Wazungu sub-Saharan Africa 11 1 Feb 2014 14:12
Mauritania and Mali VISA at Rabat Jose Brito North Africa 26 10 Nov 2013 21:48
SW Mali January, 2013 priffe sub-Saharan Africa 0 19 Jan 2013 00:53
Mauritania to west Mali Chris Scott Travellers' Advisories, Safety and Security on the Road 2 11 Jan 2013 19:08

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-15
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 17:19.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top