I've been reading through the forum posts about a Morocco but they all seem quite old.
I'm doing a trip to Morocco in October with World of BMW and wondered about Insurance.
My bike Insurance is due for renewal next month so I may as well go with a company who will cover me in Morocco. I've contacted Carol Nash who will but they seem quite pricey then want an extra £60 to cover me while in Morocco, they do claim this is fully comp however.
Fancy Pants -- Just back from two weeks in Morocco, and you have my sympathy re your insurance query. As of two weeks ago the situation was, (you'll find that some "systems" are liable to change depending on who is wearing the peaked cap that day), some companies consider Maroc to be part of Europe and therefore covered by your comprehensive policy, (need to check though wether that cover drops to third party for the duration of your trip).
Insurance cover, ("Green Card"), can be purchased at your port of entry; if Tanger port it's to the right as you exit the blue gates adjacent to the Bureau where you can purchase MAD Dirhams - today's rate is £1 = 14.65 Dirhams. This cover is third party only and will cost you approx £10 for ten days, if stopping more than ten days you will be charged 950 Dirhams/£75 for a month's stay. So, your current insurer's offer is one that I'd grab their arms off for - comprehensive cover and £15 cheaper than the, "probably not worth the paper it's printed on", cover that you buy on entry.
A couple of other points in addition to the excellent input of both Tim and Sweeper above:- i) - Carry your driving Licence and Passport on you at all times - if you are travelling alone you will get stopped at every police road block, (there are lots of them), and it will be asked for. ii) - Do not give your documentation to anyone, all they need is your PIN, (the unique ID number that you'll have stamped in your Passport on the ferry by immigration official), and sight of your passport to confirm that the ID number is genuine. iii) - If travelling with an organised tour the tour leader should have spoken to local police both morning and evening, so your group will be waved through all road blocks - however, if you get dropped off the back of the group by more than ten minutes you are likely to be seen as a lone rider and subject to the full check by police. iv) - Moroc is stunningly beautiful, the people genuinely welcoming, the weather unpredictable, (we experienced temperatures ranging from minus 1.5 to plus 27 degrees Celsius on the same day. v) - Take gear that will suffice in cold/hot/wet weather. vi) - Relax and enjoy it all, (everywhere except in Tanger traffic after dark - Ben Hur without rules!).
All the best, Jim.
