Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > North Africa
Where can I store a bike in Morocco? Where can I store a bike in Morocco?
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 Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

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


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia



Trans Sahara Routes.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 15 Dec 2007
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 67
Where can I store a bike in Morocco?
I need to put my motorcycle into storage for a few months in Morocco. I need to able to travel back to Morocco with my car a few times, without customs giving me a hard time at the ferry port about my bike being left in Morocco and me leaving and coming without it.
I heard of customs lots where you can pay to park your car with customs when you need to leave the country. Do these exist, and how expensive are they?
Are there any affordable (1 euro a day) places that are really safe, and preferably company run or government run (instead of the shady garages in Casablanca)?

Thanks.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 15 Dec 2007
Tim Cullis's Avatar
Super Moderator
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: London and Granada Altiplano
Posts: 3,124
You won't find facilities like that at the tourist land borders but there will be bonded warehouses and the like at airports and seaports.

I had a problem when my car wasn't processed out of the country in 1984. The next year I was stopped as I attempted to fly out of the country. I had to do a round robin of the customs officers in the airport, then the sea port to get things sorted.

To his credit, the British Airways pilot kept the whole plane full of passengers on the runway to bring pressure to bear on the Moroccans to sort it quickly. Got a cheer when I finally boarded the plane.

Tim
__________________
"For sheer delight there is nothing like altitude; it gives one the thrill of adventure
and enlarges the world in which you live," Irving Mather (1892-1966)
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 25 Dec 2007
Caminando's Avatar
Moderated Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: DogZone Country
Posts: 1,218
Thumbs up
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim Cullis View Post
You won't find facilities like that at the tourist land borders but there will be bonded warehouses and the like at airports and seaports.

I had a problem when my car wasn't processed out of the country in 1984. The next year I was stopped as I attempted to fly out of the country. I had to do a round robin of the customs officers in the airport, then the sea port to get things sorted.

To his credit, the British Airways pilot kept the whole plane full of passengers on the runway to bring pressure to bear on the Moroccans to sort it quickly. Got a cheer when I finally boarded the plane.

Tim
I didnt know they were so efficient. Now they have computers to keep tabs even better, I'll have to keep your experience in mind if say, I get a speeding fine or something and forget to pay.

Thanks for sharing that one.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 27 Dec 2007
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: El Jadida
Posts: 1
Hi Monkii, i'm resident in El-Jadida, south of Casablanca, and could offer you a secure terrace for a bike for the price of a few s. It's easy access to Casa by train for going backwards and forwards.

Tim


Quote:
Originally Posted by monkii View Post
I need to put my motorcycle into storage for a few months in Morocco. I need to able to travel back to Morocco with my car a few times, without customs giving me a hard time at the ferry port about my bike being left in Morocco and me leaving and coming without it.
I heard of customs lots where you can pay to park your car with customs when you need to leave the country. Do these exist, and how expensive are they?
Are there any affordable (1 euro a day) places that are really safe, and preferably company run or government run (instead of the shady garages in Casablanca)?

Thanks.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 29 Dec 2007
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Ireland
Posts: 64
I was at 'Garage Iriki' in Zagora last Jan, and they were storing a Swiss Quad - don't know how much they would charge but they seemed like nice people and had a spotless, well-equipped workshop.

They are to the South West of the main road in Zagora - somewhere I have a card with phone & GPS but I'd have to dig through the year's accumulation of crap in the Landy centre storage box to find it... horrible thought...

Tony
Reply With Quote
Reply

« 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
Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal and back - next spring? spakur North Africa 13 7 Dec 2006 13:29
Buying a foreign owned bike in Chile with the owner not in the country sunflowers South America 8 28 Sep 2006 20:11
Hiring a Bike in Morocco MichelleH North Africa 0 26 Apr 2006 10:18
Bike tyre delivery to Morocco davidlomax North Africa 4 28 Nov 2002 06:07
Road Bike in Morocco - how far down? IanC North Africa 17 8 Nov 2002 06:07

 
 

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

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

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. 11-14
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 03:06.

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