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3 Feb 2008
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Africa fall 2008: Morocco to Cape Town & beyond
Any adventure riders up for Africa in fall 2008 into winter 2009?
We’re two guys heading into Morocco in about mid-October 2008. From there it’s south via westerly route to Cape Town and from there points to be determined. Option A is shipping from South Africa to India and riding north into the Himalayas and Nepal -- the Timbuktu to Kathmandu option  ... then around the 'Stans and into Mongolia. Option B is to ride north via Africa’s east side up to Egypt.
We’re experienced mid-40s riders based in San Francisco on DR 650s. Thinking a smallish team of three or four or five riders would be ideal. If you’re interested, or planning a similar Africa ride, let’s talk.
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6 Feb 2008
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Hi will be in Morocco after 2nd october heading south. Meet up for a couple of  s on the road or share a few days riding together.
Just sent you an e-mail with some details of my route if it coincides be glad to have a natter.
Cheers. Darren
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6 Feb 2008
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Morroco in October 2008
Hi Darren
Myself & my brother in law are planning to be in Morroco in early October for a couple of weeks to celebrate our 50th birthdays!. Plan is to get the ferry from Portsmouth to Bilbao & then travel down thro' Spaint to Tangiers & go to Marrakech, Fez & the mountains, hopefully we might see you on the road for a  & a natter. I believe Ramadan doesn't finish until the 8th October, I don't know if that makes much difference to travelling?
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Originally Posted by speedmaster58
Hi Darren
Myself & my brother in law are planning to be in Morroco in early October for a couple of weeks to celebrate our 50th birthdays!. Plan is to get the ferry from Portsmouth to Bilbao & then travel down thro' Spaint to Tangiers & go to Marrakech, Fez & the mountains, hopefully we might see you on the road for a  & a natter. I believe Ramadan doesn't finish until the 8th October, I don't know if that makes much difference to travelling?
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Hi Speedmaster.
Yup sounds good mate,how long you planning on staying in moroc for? I'll be riding down to Algeciras ( stopping in portugal for a bit visiting a mate) then over to ceuta im leaving scotland around the 18th september so if your in spain round about that time and fancy a few days in portugal sampling the local vino i'll ask my friend if it's ok for a couple of other sleeping bags to be flung on his floor.
Ive done a quick search RE: ramadan 2008. When is Ramadan in 2008? - When-Is.com
Cheers. Darren
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Originally Posted by darren_m
Hi Speedmaster.
Yup sounds good mate,how long you planning on staying in moroc for? I'll be riding down to Algeciras ( stopping in portugal for a bit visiting a mate) then over to ceuta im leaving scotland around the 18th september so if your in spain round about that time and fancy a few days in portugal sampling the local vino i'll ask my friend if it's ok for a couple of other sleeping bags to be flung on his floor.
Ive done a quick search RE: ramadan 2008. When is Ramadan in 2008? - When-Is.com
Cheers. Darren
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Plan to be in Morroco for a least 2 weeks, thanks for the info on Ramadan & the offer. Are you riding down thro' France via the tunnell or getting ferry to Spain? If you are going via Folkstone or Dover you are welcome to crash at our house as we are only 30 mins away from tunnell, an hour from Dover. I will let you know the exact dates we are leaving as we still need to book the ferry & my brother in law needs to buy a bike!!!!
Cheers Martyn
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Africa Fall 2008
Ride Far, I dropped you an e mail, let me know if you did not get it.
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3 Oct 2008
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Africa on very little money or prep
Hey guys,
just saw this thread today - soooo wish I'd picked up on it ages ago, got back from a Namibia trip a few months ago, and thinking that if I can manage to pay for the carnet for my old xt, get all the shots, buy the ferry tickets across into Morocco - I would then be surviving on very little plus the kindness of strangers.... soooo, was just wondering if anyone has done this sort of thing - that is - flying by the seat of your pants with very little prep or money? Or is this not to be recommended? I reckon, by the time I get all of the above sorted, I'll probably be good to go december / january - any other late stragglers out there who can join me (and are possibly better prepared)? Bonus for me would be if you're good with bike mechanics (not my strong point), I'll be over the moon!!!
J
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4 Oct 2008
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jupiter?
Hi Jupiter,
I suppose your are not Ted and above seventy? Why Jupìter?
Anyway sounds a bit short on notiz your wish to accomany us  . I am quite sure there will be others doing the same next year or some other time. Why not start a thread yourself  .
good travels,
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4 Oct 2008
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Hey Migo
Nope sorry - not Ted or over 70 (although some days it feels like it!)
Yes, I think starting a thread of my own will be a good idea, but might help if I at least get the Carnet sorted first!!
If you're off soon - have an awesome trip, and I'll keep an eye on this thread for the rest of you.
J
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[quote=Ride Far;172591]Any adventure riders up for Africa in fall 2008 into winter 2009?
We’re two guys heading into Morocco great trip lads There is a trip planned from dublin to darwin planed in oct next year and i am hoping to join so if yous can give me any info on your travels it would be great thanks John
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27 Nov 2008
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John, Hi,
I'm in Bilbao waiting for the ferry tomorrow and will be back in the UK Sunday. If you want any specific information I can fill you in as far as Mali. My travel blog is
petcul | peter cullen | Travel Blog
just to get you started.
I am usually in Ireland/Dublin (birth place and family) a few times each year so keep in touch and maybe we could meet. Peter
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