Hi, I am looking into the possabilities of travelling from Tanger, Marocco to Dakar, Senegal on a two stroke 200 cc Vespa with 10" wheels. I've done a bit of research and found that technically this is very much possible, but could I do it in 3 weeks? I have no problems with long days, 6-10 hours, and more on occation...

I'd like to tour Africa bit by bit, and figured starting out in Marocco would be a nice test run. Time is an issue for me, hence I cannot travel continuosly for more than 3-5 weeks before having to return home. It is therefore important that the beginning and end of each leg i do allows for both me and my scooter being shipped out quite easily. Also, for the same reasons, it is important to me that I wouldn't have to cover the same ground on different legs. Also, I don't know why, but it is important to me that each leg is connected. In other words, the next time I return to Africa, I would want to ship my scooter in and continue exactly where I left off (preferably by air).

My main objective is to get from Marocco to South Africa. Having said that, there are a few things I would like to have on my Itinerary, one of them is the Atlas Mountains. This is not really a must as returning to Morocco for the Atlas Mountains could be done in the spare of the moment.

Now, knowing my objectives, do any of you have any comments on my leg from Marocco to Dakar? Can it be done in 3 weeks or should I divide the leg in two? If the latter, where should the first leg end? Also, any suggestions for my itinerary, knowing I only have 3 weeks and that I'd like to squuese in the Atlases if possible? Any suggestions as for where to cross the borders?

Actually, I'll probably have close to 4 weeks, but I'd like to plan for three, just in case. If I have more, then I might slow things down or decide to go further.

A friend told me to calculate 200 km travel distance per day in North Africa. If it is indeed only 3000 km from Tanger to Dakar, then this would imply 15 days. Any comments?

Any comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

I know that in most peoples opinion, Africa should not be rushed but taken in slowly. Well, we are all different. Lingering in one place more than absoluteley necessary makes worms crawl up my butt and eating me from the inside out. I am cursed and have to keep moving...

I am also looking into a trip from Cape Town to Mombasa (different thread). I can't decide which one to do first, but I think Morocco to SA.

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