Finally some info!
We have the intention to arrive Tanger Thursday, April 1st at 11 am with ferry Grand Navi Barcelona-Tanger (24hrs). Departure for return ferry expected sunday, april 11th at 19h00.
The ferry schedule for this time of year has not yet been announced so these exact dates are assuming the current schedule will not change.
Proposed route:
- THU: Tanger-Chefchaouen (150km)
- FRI: Chefchaouen-Fez (237Km): partial offroad with scenic routes and avoiding rif-mountains
- SAT:Fez-Guercif-Missour (344Km): sealed road and brandnew from guercif to missour. take fuel at guercif for at least 200km. Fez-Azrou-Middelt-missour is nicer but will be considered on the spot due weather conditions
- SUN: Missour-Boudnib-Arrachidia (288Km): track highly recommended yet not too difficult--fast gravel at first two dry riverbeds to cross---stretch of sealed road around Tajite---hit the main road again in Tazzouguert, splendid views, get prepared for your first camels.
- MON:Arrachidia-Merzouga (184Km) will probably choose for the road via Erfoud alternative offroad with portions of loose sand/fesfes (duration 2days or more)
- TUE: Merzouga-Zagora (250Km): at first n12 and offroad at Tazoulait or Alnif alternate portion by keeping n12 as unable to confirm my offroad-talents
- WED: Zagora-Ouarzazate (190Km): sealed and very scenic (vallée du Draa) stayover at "the bikershome" owned by Peter (garage/tools/repair)
- THU: Ouarzazate-Telouet-M/kech (210Km): at Telouet very scenic but narrow roads and many 4x4
- FRI: M/kech-Agadir via Asni (250Km): sighseeing guaranteed (Tizi-n-Test)
- SAT / SUN Agadir-Tanger (900KM): probably highway all the way. The idea is to drive 400/500kms per day to enjoy a very relaxed evening.
Estimated total distance around 3000Km.
We have pretty much correct data about gas stations (unleaded) enroute, places to stay overnight. Priority given on clean sheets and doorlock, as well as safe parking for bikes. However playing with idea of taking with me small tent, sleeping gear... The route is set for 80percent, as we are novices always in for more offroad but do not want to spoil the adventure. And last but not least, we welcome our British, Irish, Danish, ... fellow-riders and are willing to wait a couple of hrs at the border. Should we be too numerous, we can split enroute, take other tracks etc. and lookin forward yet for the evening chat.
One issue is that us Belgians can only be in Tangier on one specific day during the week (most likely Thursday) and we hope this means we are still able to meet up with others.
Thoughts?