Taking borrowed Bike in to Morocco

[nomadgser]

Hi all. First time post but long time reader of the site.
I am borrowing my fathers 1200 gsa, i have used it through europe with no problems, we have uk insurance and green card with both our names on them . I also have a "notarized" letter of permission to use the bike just incase of being stopped. Would this be ok to get myself in to morocco when doing a solo trip. My UK license address is not the same address as the bikes registered address. Any advice or experience would be great.Thanks in advance.

 

[Timolgra]

Yes the letter should suffice

 

[nomadgser]

Thanks timolgra for the quick reply.

 

[Shep]

It might cost you a few sheckles to smooth the way IYKWIM

But you should get through OK, I got through in a similar situation.

Shep

 

[nomadgser]

Out of curiosity has anyone ever been turned away from a border or customs or had hassle on a borrowed bike?

 

[nomadgser]

Shep...lol..I've travelled the world on foot before and had to grease a few palms in south america and china...so use to it..lol..

 

[Tim Cullis]

The last few trips the customs guys haven't even looked at the V5C. Letter will be fine.

If you travel Algeciras to Tanger Med (cheapest, easiest route) passport control is done on board the ferry. When you disembark you ride a km or so to the entry point.

If it's your first trip you'll need to go to one of the police windows first to get your passport details entered into the computer system. Then track down one of the powder blue suited customs guys and present your temporary import form. And that's it.

 

[Blue Sweeper]

I think Tim meant that you should look at this thread, not the one shown above.

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179522

 

[Tim Cullis]

Thanks, post corrected

 

[nomadgser]

Thanks guys, great info as always.!

 

[harrij19]

V5 ownership is my brothers -Advice please

I live in Switzerland and hope to drive my brothers bike through Morocco. The V5 is in his name and his home address in the UK. Is there a simple way to ensure there are no hold ups in Morocco? Will a letter of permission from Bro suffice?

Any advice would be well received. John

 

[Steptoe]

I live in Switzerland and hope to drive my brothers bike through Morocco. The V5 is in his name and his home address in the UK. Is there a simple way to ensure there are no hold ups in Morocco? Will a letter of permission from Bro suffice?

Any advice would be well received. John

Keep it simple - The least paperwork you show, the easier it will be.

Having sheafs of paperwork only gives them the opportunity of finding something they don't like.