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Hi,

I'm planning a trip to Morocco this October where id like to ride several of the routes in Chris Scotts - Sahara Overland book. It would be great to have some contacts who will be out there the same time as me, even better would be a riding partner...

I'm flexible with my plans once in Morocco , but basically ill be riding down from Sheffield to Portsmouth and get the ferry to Santander then ride down through Spain (I have accommodation in southern Spain) and hop on the boat to Ceuta.

So, i would love to hear from anyone who is planning a similar journey, please get in touch!

Stephen.
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If you are down that way at the end of October, the Heroes-Legend Rally will be passing though Morocco via Nador and the east side of the country (Erg Chebbi etc), then across the bottom and close to Quarzazate, before heading down to Western Sahara and Mauritania...

I'll be the one on the Yamaha Tenere...

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At this stage i cant say for sure where ill be at that time, but you never know

Hopefully though there will be others riding around Morocco at that time who i will meet up with...
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SteveB, How long do you think your trip will be? I have been interested in going to morocco for awhile. Timing is a little cruitial, and unfortunately I don't have a ton of it. I was thinking that I would try to do something over the holidays in Dec, but that no longer looks to be possible. I might be able to do something in late Oct or Nov. As it gets closer to that time I will know more.

Whats your plan for Morocco. Exlpore and camp, or base at a few hotels and mostly do day rides out and around?

Lets stay in touch and maybe I can join you. My work schedule is a little volatile, so it can be hard to plan that far out.

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Hey BFM,

Time is my problem too! I have to fit this trip in around work so im using all my 15 days holiday i have, plus another 3 days unpaid, so i have 18 days in total.

Im looking to leave the UK for Spain on the 30th Sep and return 22nd Oct.

With regards to my plans in Morocco im leaning more towards exploring and camping, and perhaps staying in Hotels where i find them and want a change from camping. My plans are quite 'loose' atm tbh

What are your plans once in Morocco? Would you be able to get those dates off (or aroundabouts)?

It would be great to meet up somewhere along the way for part or all the journey, so please let me know.

Stephen
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JMO, this is a dreadful thread hijack but have you entered the Heroes on your Tenere ?
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HI Stephen,
just sat here thinking what i can do October, I may be interested if you want a riding partner. Travelled a fair bit in Europe but never touched Morocco.Retired 56, time not a issue, riding a GSA 1200. Let me .
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Hi Mel,

You'd be more than welcome to join me. Would you be able to do those dates i suggested? I really need to properly plan my route through Morocco, did you have anything in mind once there?

Stephen.
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Hi Stephen,
Sorry for delay in responding, i rode down to South Wales on Friday to brush up on my off road skills with Simon Pavey and his gang (BMW ORS).
Unfortunately i had a major off yesterday afternoon and Broke my collar bone ,ended up in Hereford Hospital, back home now bored out of my pants with 6 weeks recovery time ahead of me.
I am really open to any Ideas regarding routing etc, I'm up for any adventure. I also have accommodation 1 hour north of Alicante and have done the Santander crossing a few times.
What kind of time duration are you looking at?
Whats your preference on accomadation?
I'm really a flexable guy wether it's Hotel,B&B,Hostel,Camping.
I'm not that knowledgable about Morocco so i will need to do some digging and investigating.
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This sounds like just what I'm looking for too. I've done mucho riding round France / Spain etc (like 20,000 miles at a guess) but like you have recently bought an 'adventure' bike and am up for something a little further afield and more challenging than 3 days in the Alps! Luckily I bought an F800GS with all the go further bits added, so I just need to get on and go.

I've been looking at the proper organised tours, and they all want upwards of £1000, and that's AFTER you get yourself to southern Spain!

I'm sure it can be done much cheaper than this - have you considered costs yet?
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Thanks for everyone's reply's so far, it looks like there may be a few of us up for this trip which is really great! I am going to spend this weekend putting a rough route together, i will post it so people can suggest changes if they want.

Mel- Sorry to here about your off, hope you make a speedy recovery. Ive got a little over 3 weeks to do this trip and a few of those days will be spent travelling to and from Morocco...I would like to do a bit of camping, but it sounds like there are many cheap hotels around...Feel free to suggest a route once you have done some investigating.

Dave - tbh i haven't really got a budget as such in terms of a figure but im keeping a spreadsheet of everything im spending for this trip. I guess all the kit i buy will come in useful for other trips and activities - i do want to do it as cheaply as possible but not at the cost of poor quality kit.
I notice your in Witney, my parents live in Oxford and i sometimes go back there for the weekend - we'll have to meet up sometime and discuss ideas!

I realise i could go on one of those tours but part of the attraction for me is that i plan everything and decide where to go and what to do etc.

Stephen
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hi Stephen/all,

I've looked at the thread a couple of times and I thought I could but I can't resist getting interested is the venture. Are you still looking for more people?
I made a trip to Morocco in early may, three of us drove from Calais non stop in a van to Almeria (2300km) leaving the van there, then took the overnight boat to melilla/nador. The time was very limited as the organiser had to be back at work in 2 weeks. It was a full on piste riding experience down to erg chebbii/merzouga and on to tagounite and zagora. I was riding a Suzuki DRZ400 which was ok unless you wanted more power, the organiser favouring a modified DR800! I tried to take minimum luggage but was still overloaded. Had to carry extra fuel in a plastic can which worked fine. I really struggled to find a bigger tank. The third guy was riding a XR400, fine if travelling light with small throw over panniers. I've now got a yam XT660R as well which should be better for riding to morocco.
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Hi Adrian,

Sure we're still interested in another rider. Five would be the most I think, and it'd be four if you and Mel both come along.

Firm dates are Sept 30th from the UK, to be back here by October 25th.

Right now StevieB and I have decided to spend the next week looking for alternatives to the ferry (to Santander) and if nothing turns up then we'll book the tickets on August 3rd.

The plan is simply to head south to the Mountain region, and spend some time riding the trails. None of us have much (any) experience, so it won't be crazy stuff. We'll then take a few days to ride back North and see the sights we missed on the way down.
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Thanks for everyone's reply's and enthusiasm. There are four of us going on this trip now, i think this is a good number so am not really looking for anyone else.

It sounds like half the UK will be out in there in Oct so am looking forward to saying hello to other peeps on the way down.

Its been a great experience so far talking to people, planning the trip and getting everything ready i need, all made much easier with this great forum. Im sure Morroco will live up to expectations!

Will hopefully post some pics up here when i get back. Now... just need to find a way to mount that pelican case to my rack, oh and need some tyres too, only a month to go now

Stephen
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Right, that's it. We're off tomorrow. See y'all in a month! )
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