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Rosso Border Senegal

Rosso border Senegal


Does anyone know if there is an age restriction on Motorcycles crossing into Senegal via the Rosso Boarder from Mauritania?

I plan on riding a 2003 Yamaha R1 down to Nigeria in November, I would not have a Carnet, but plan on getting Laissez-passer along the way.


Also does anyone have the coordinates/address of where I can get ECOWAS (West Africa) bike insurance in Nouakchott?


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You can find the insurance office roughly at N18 05.180 W15 57.933. It is called TAAMIN Assurances and a large building on the right when you are coming from town just before the big roundabout and the airport.

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I crossed rosso in 2004, it was a nightmare. rumoured to be the worst crossing in Africa, and I can believe it. Did the barrage next time in 2006. Much easier and no problem getting a laisez passer
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@Wootan: thanks fort he coordinates

@moggy 1968: did you do the Rosso crossing with a car or bike and was there any age restriction enforced.
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@Wootan: thanks fort he coordinates

@moggy 1968: did you do the Rosso crossing with a car or bike and was there any age restriction enforced.
we crossed in cars. there were no age restrictions at that time
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we crossed in cars. there were no age restrictions at that time

I crossed in early 2004 on a bike and it wasn't the most pleasant experience I've ever had. The Mauri side was just the usual hassle and confusion scamming but the Senegal side was downright scary - some very aggressive people telling you they're going to "help" you.

My bike was an '87 vintage Honda but my "new" V5 showed it as being 4yrs 8months old. I do remember the customs guy (the only quiet office in the whole crossing complex) saying something like "you won't be able to bring this in soon, it's nearly five years old". I had a carnet but as no-one asked for it I didn't use it.
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