Morocco

Day 14… Up at 6am today as the campsite had several deliveries of hardcore where they are still completing areas of the campsite.  Completely understand the need to start early before the heat if the day sets in.  Drove further south around 200 miles to El Ouatia on the coast.  The N1 road was quiet...Read More

Day thirteen… Very clean showers and hot water this morning!  Another 5 hour drive planned.  More desert like conditions before a greener landscape heading towards Agadir.  Roads were busier especially heading into the city.  Chaotic driving conditions with pedestrians trying to cross, cyclists, cart and donkeys, and commercial lorries all jostling for space.  Came across...Read More

Day twelve… Sat overlooking hills with a strong Moroccan coffee in hand – bliss! Waved goodbye to our friendly hosts and set off with more mountain roads to conquer.  Although steep and windy, these roads were properly surfaced and wider so much more at peace today.  More stunning mountain passes and fascinating architecture.  Stayed at...Read More

Day eleven… Managed to have around 40 seconds of warm shower water  – absolute luxury and I decided that ignoring the many insects around me was a small sacrifice to make.  After finding a larger shop in Meknes for supplies to last us several days, we decided a longer drive time today of around 5 to...Read More

Day ten… Had a friendly chat with our campsite neighbour this morning, Thomas from Austria and his 4 month old street dog named ‘Garlic’.  Thomas had picked up Garlic travelling around Morocco and they had become firm friends.  The paperwork and vaccinations had been arranged and Garlic was about to start a new and better...Read More

Day eight… Up early to catch a ferry. So lovely staying with G&A for a couple of nights. Spanish boarder staff were probably bored and wanted a peek inside Greta. Managed to delay the whole queue of traffic trying to leave Gibraltar. Short drive to the the ferry port at Algeciras. Slightly confusing signage at...Read More