Morocco 2010

[Martas]

Hi all,
hope u had a wonderfull X/mas and enjoyed a new year so lets go to make a final resolution and list for morocco

 

[casperghst42]

Hi all,
hope u had a wonderfull X/mas and enjoyed a new year so lets go to make a final resolution and list for morocco

Hi Martin,

Thanks!

I'm joining, coming from Rotterdam, so if anyone is coming via Calais we can meet up.

Casper

 

[Martas]

Hi Martin,

Thanks!

I'm joining, coming from Rotterdam, so if anyone is coming via Calais we can meet up.

Casper

myself 28.3.10 Plymouth-Santander

 

[Martas]

And rest of crew????

 

[NYUK]

myself 28.3.10 Plymouth-Santander

yep me too

 

[slasher]

hi

i want to go late april early may, count me in

 

[Martas]

hi

i want to go late april early may, count me in

Hi,
why not but we are going a month earlier

 

[slasher]

sorry, I read the whole thread and just realised this, enjoy. I can't go 'till last week in april

Phil

 

[Martas]

So far myself , casper and nyuk but b4 x/mas was more Time to book the tickets!!!!

 

[PembsGSA]

Hi Martin,
Apologies for the delay in getting back to you - finally managed to get the time off work!

Brittany Ferry tickets booked yesterday for the Plymouth/Santander route on Sunday 28th March - return Thursday 15th April - All now green for go.

Had previously had a quick look at your route which looks good.

We can now start planning.

Richard

 

[Martas]

Hi Martin,
Apologies for the delay in getting back to you - finally managed to get the time off work!

Brittany Ferry tickets booked yesterday for the Plymouth/Santander route on Sunday 28th March - return Thursday 15th April - All now green for go.

Had previously had a quick look at your route which looks good.

We can now start planning.

Richard

Hi Richard,
well done Finaly good news!!! I have to ring to Brittany Ferries and confirm the date b/cos i have a voucher for 2persons,bike and cabin,but going alone so i'll have a spare bed Going from Ireland 27/3 morning and will arive in Pembroke 12.45 so i have a plenty time to go down to Plymouth. We'll keep in touch now

 

[sijohnston]

with spikerjack's recent cropper on sunday, he'll now not be accompanying me. also, one of my managers has handed her notice in at work this morning, which means that i'm more tied to base if i don't get a replacement asap. having said that, i'm still going to try and aim for april. believe me, i wish i could confirm!

So far myself , casper and nyuk but b4 x/mas was more Time to book the tickets!!!!

 

[Martas]

with spikerjack's recent cropper on sunday, he'll now not be accompanying me. also, one of my managers has handed her notice in at work this morning, which means that i'm more tied to base if i don't get a replacement asap. having said that, i'm still going to try and aim for april. believe me, i wish i could confirm!

I'll cross my fingers to see you on the way to Morocco....

 

[Martas]

Hi Martin,
Apologies for the delay in getting back to you - finally managed to get the time off work!

Brittany Ferry tickets booked yesterday for the Plymouth/Santander route on Sunday 28th March - return Thursday 15th April - All now green for go.

Had previously had a quick look at your route which looks good.

We can now start planning.

Richard

Hi Richard,
have you plan about a spanish road or will go with me cross the spain? Looks like NYUK is going to use a ferry from Barca to Morocco. My plan is to catch Casper on the roads Santander-Salamanca-Merida-Sevilla-Algeciras. Mon.night to sleep in camping :drinkinpa and Tue arrive in Algeciras.

 

[PembsGSA]

Hi Richard,
have you plan about a spanish road or will go with me cross the spain? Looks like NYUK is going to use a ferry from Barca to Morocco. My plan is to catch Casper on the roads Santander-Salamanca-Merida-Sevilla-Algeciras. Mon.night to sleep in camping :drinkinpa and Tue arrive in Algeciras.

Hi Martin,

Upon your arrival in Pembrokeshire your welcome to stay at my place on Saturday 27th. (Secure garage for GS is available) We can then set off early Sunday 28th March for Plymouth (Approximately 5 hrs M4-M5)

Had a look at the Spain route – Here is my suggestion which is similar to yours- :

Sunday 28th March Plymouth departs 16:30 (Arrive at Plymouth 1 hour prior to departure – Brittany Ferry Pont Aven),

Monday 29th March Arrive Santander 13:00, disembark & head for Salamanca (225 miles approx):
Santander – A67 to Torrelavega then A67/N611 – Reinosa - Aguilar de Campoo-Palencia-pick up E80/A62 -Valladolid-Tordesilla-Salamanca.
Overnight stay in or around Salamanca.

Tuesday 30th March – A66/N630/E803 –Caceres-Merida-Sevilla (320 miles approx) Overnight stay in or around Sevilla.

Wednesday 31st March – A376-Utrera-A375-El Coronil-Junction left onto A384 (for 14 km) -then right onto A374 for Ronda – A369-Gaucin-A405-Los Angeles-Almoraima-Pick Up Main road to Algeciras Overnight around Algeciras.

Thursday 1st April: Depart Algeciras- ferry to Ceuta (35 minutes).

Are you intending to meet up with Steff & all the rest of the GS travellers? - I think they are travelling on the 1st April.

Spanish route not written in stone - this is a first look and is open to discussion/changes/suggestions ect- Let me know what you think.


As for accommodation, I’m coming round to the idea of taking the camping gear. However, my preference is for B&B’s/cheap hotels ect.
As for Morocco road or trail – My preference would be to stick to tarmac/compacted roads. Will probably fit Metzler tourances.
Not sure what the rest of the travellers have in mind?

 

[NYUK]

Guys my circumstances have changed. I got a new contract and would be pushing it to take three weeks off so soon. Gutted!!! I'll have to plan for later on in the year when I know whats happening.

 

[casperghst42]

Hi Richard,
have you plan about a spanish road or will go with me cross the spain? Looks like NYUK is going to use a ferry from Barca to Morocco. My plan is to catch Casper on the roads Santander-Salamanca-Merida-Sevilla-Algeciras. Mon.night to sleep in camping :drinkinpa and Tue arrive in Algeciras.

I'm not planing to camp, prices are so cheap in Morocco that it's not really worth the hazel and weight to carry camping gear.


Casper

 

[Martas]

Guys my circumstances have changed. I got a new contract and would be pushing it to take three weeks off so soon. Gutted!!! I'll have to plan for later on in the year when I know whats happening.

Damn it!!!!
Im very sorry that we are loosing you for this moment and hope you will go there soon....

 

[Martas]

I'm not planing to camp, prices are so cheap in Morocco that it's not really worth the hazel and weight to carry camping gear.


Casper

I know that as well but is just a habit for me and i realy want to sleep a few nights under the sky.... for me that is actualy the hundred stars hotel

 

[Martas]

Hi Martin,

Upon your arrival in Pembrokeshire your welcome to stay at my place on Saturday 27th. (Secure garage for GS is available) We can then set off early Sunday 28th March for Plymouth (Approximately 5 hrs M4-M5)

Had a look at the Spain route – Here is my suggestion which is similar to yours- :

Sunday 28th March Plymouth departs 16:30 (Arrive at Plymouth 1 hour prior to departure – Brittany Ferry Pont Aven),

Monday 29th March Arrive Santander 13:00, disembark & head for Salamanca (225 miles approx):
Santander – A67 to Torrelavega then A67/N611 – Reinosa - Aguilar de Campoo-Palencia-pick up E80/A62 -Valladolid-Tordesilla-Salamanca.
Overnight stay in or around Salamanca.

Tuesday 30th March – A66/N630/E803 –Caceres-Merida-Sevilla (320 miles approx) Overnight stay in or around Sevilla.

Wednesday 31st March – A376-Utrera-A375-El Coronil-Junction left onto A384 (for 14 km) -then right onto A374 for Ronda – A369-Gaucin-A405-Los Angeles-Almoraima-Pick Up Main road to Algeciras Overnight around Algeciras.

Thursday 1st April: Depart Algeciras- ferry to Ceuta (35 minutes).

Are you intending to meet up with Steff & all the rest of the GS travellers? - I think they are travelling on the 1st April.

Spanish route not written in stone - this is a first look and is open to discussion/changes/suggestions ect- Let me know what you think.


As for accommodation, I’m coming round to the idea of taking the camping gear. However, my preference is for B&B’s/cheap hotels ect.
As for Morocco road or trail – My preference would be to stick to tarmac/compacted roads. Will probably fit Metzler tourances.
Not sure what the rest of the travellers have in mind?

Hi Richard,
many thanks for offering me an owner-occupation Could be a good plan to go down to Plymouth both of us. Let you know yet my decision. The spanish roads we have a very similar but i thought that the 2nd night we will stay in Algeciras already.... we will see
Morocco roads?Thats the question Probably a mix of everything Taking with me a used offroad tyres as well and will put them on the bike b4 we cross a gibraltar.... Tourances are a good choice,have them on now and
Camping gear i will take with me,it is my habit and i love to sleep under the sky.... b&b or cheap hotels are also
At the moment we are three of as going there(me,you and Casper) so could be nice to meet the rest in Morocco and make a plans....
Keep in touch..