On my way to Algeciras - Morocco bound

[Berin]

The right one it is, thanks

I've tested Mapy.cz offline it will search for a destination and navigate.

So it does! That’s very good. Also I checked the MRA map, and that now works offline too, if you’ve downloaded the map for that area.


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[richie]

I'm sorted so. Cheers

 

[richie]

phone seems to be sorted so I now have three navigation choices. Today was a relaxed multiple walks day.

 

[Wapping]

Good one.

Safe travels.

 

[richie]

Well so far mapy.cz is very good. The route suggested is so far an experience. As soon as I left the Chefchaoen region the quality of the roads changed immediately, mixture of rough sealed roads or no sealing at all. Great stuff.
Having my second tea stop now, half way to Fez

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

The route suggested is so far an experience. As soon as I left the Chefchaoen region the quality of the roads changed immediately, mixture of rough sealed roads or no sealing at all. Great stuff.

Well done, I thought you would prefer that one

 

[richie]

Made it to Fez, all good, so far Morocco is very chill, all driving is very good compared to other places. The road I took was excellent and I spent six hours doing the ride with three drink breaks. Checked into a Riad for 14 Euros but paid 3euro for overnight underground parking, which is fine by me. I guess I will stay here two nights so I can have a better look around. If I get bored I can always go for a spin for a couple of hours.

Problems, tethering is playing up again so below some phone photos. And my forearms tendons especially left hand are sore, fine for riding but once off the bike they are weak. This is probably due to a very serious double wrist break I had as a teenager. Phone was, as expected an APN problem, which I guessed from the start but took me a while to find the right settings.

The couple was a daughter and father from Fez who were on a GS1200

View from Riad rooftop

The rhino walk bags are very good, no rack and stable out. I have not much luggage so space for some xmas presents and the liners of my old Hein Gericke suit

 

[richie]

Hopefully some Fuji photos , when I bring photos onto my tablet it refuses to keep them in chronological order which is a pain in the A

Old Fella who served me some Tea

On the road

Love the road signs

Rooftop view

Nice bit of road

At last a real map

 

[Rusty]

Keep it coming old fruit .. love this sort of proper adventure ! Well done you and thank you for taking the time to post it all up.

 

[richie]

Keep it coming old fruit .. love this sort of proper adventure ! Well done you and thank you for taking the time to post it all up.

It gets dark early, I am travelling alone, I am not searching for the local pub. So I have plenty of time.

I am actually just getting into the being alone bit, it is rewarding and demanding at the same time. If the days were longer I'd still be roaming around.

Cheers

 

[richie]

So, Wednesday looks like a long day. Especially if I factor in two hours worth of stops. I will have to be on the road by 930.
Fes to Erfoud

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

So, Wednesday looks like a long day. Especially if I factor in two hours worth of stops. I will have to be on the road by 930.
Fes to Erfoud

The Ziz Valley just North of Erfoud (along your route) is said to be home to over a million date palms.

 

[Wapping]

The Ziz Valley just North of Erfoud (along your route) is said to be home to over a million date palms.

Hidden Morocco: Aoufous and the Ziz Valley - Journey Beyond Travel

Morocco is home to numerous stunning palm groves and your journey from the imperial cities of Fez or Marrakesh toward the vast Sahara will take you past an oasis valley before reaching the dunes themselves. As you pass through different towns and terrains, the landscape begins to notably change...

www.journeybeyondtravel.com

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

Hidden Morocco: Aoufous and the Ziz Valley - Journey Beyond Travel

Morocco is home to numerous stunning palm groves and your journey from the imperial cities of Fez or Marrakesh toward the vast Sahara will take you past an oasis valley before reaching the dunes themselves. As you pass through different towns and terrains, the landscape begins to notably change...

www.journeybeyondtravel.com

It is indeed a fantastic sight with many photo opportunities around every bend..... and on some straight bits too

 

[richie]

A bit of a downer here today. Was out walking. I always leave everything I don't need in my room. Passport money etc. Well I just got back and 200 euros and some Local cash stolen from my room. My lock, but easy to undo two screws to remove the bolt. Not sure if I should pursue it as I can't see it coming back.

 

[Wapping]

Report it to the local police and claim off your travel insurance.

 

[richie]

Not sure I want to fuck about with the local plod. I guess I should at least text the owner. Like always, I have no idea who did it. But it was done....

 

[Wapping]

Fair enough. At least they didn’t relieve you of your passport.

Onwards and outwards, as they (sort of) say.

 

[richie]

Fair enough. At least they didn’t relieve you of your passport.

Onwards and outwards, as they (sort of) say.

Indeed or anything else for that matter. It's just a glitch in the voyage

 

[ChasF]

Not sure I want to fuck about with the local plod. I guess I should at least text the owner. Like always, I have no idea who did it. But it was done....

We had similar in Port Siad. Engaging with the local Police was one of the highlights of our visit there - a lot of tea was drunk