The 2010 Moroccan Dash report

[Jeremy]

The Moroccan Dash is not a holiday
The Moroccan Dash is not relaxing
The Moroccan Dash is not a medical condition

The Moroccan Dash is an intense, triple espresso laced with Red Bull, spiced with chilli and drunk in one go. This one was 4200 miles return from Calais as far south as Merzouga taking in the medina at Fes, the Todra and Dades Gorges, the Tizi n'Tichka, Saharan cathedral sand dunes at Erg Chebbi all washed down with mint tea, Casablanca beer and tajine de kefta aux oeufs.

Out in the Dunes we even found Obi-Wan Ke-Robi

More to follow from Asif, Metisse, Claw, Lywood and Shapeshifter

 

[Stevie73]

Quite fancied this had timings been different...

...Ready and waiting

 

[Scuba-Sparky]

Hello Jeremy & The rest of the Moroccan Dashers

Jammy buggers!!! Would have loved to come along but not enough money

Looking forward to more picture.

Scuba

 

[Sir James]

Welcome back O' Dashers of Maroc .........

Come on then ............

 

[Steptoe]

Com'on, get on with it, show me what i missed. A report from the land of Cerulean skies and no pubs .


That outfits suits Rob. Especially with the hood up covering his face.

 

[asifmo]

I just need some more photo's to come in as we didn't stop long enough to take too many.

My trip started on the Thursday, the lid of the top box fell off and had to be strapped on for my trip down to Calais, a bit of snow and detour via Basingstoke did not dampen spirits.

Metisse, Jeremy, Lywood and I met on the Thursday night at the Ibis Calais, brief introductions and a meal and off to bed for an early start. We were met at breakfast by Claw who had arrived at midnight. Shapeshifter was planning to meet up at the Ibis Bayonne as he was sailing Portsmouth Le Havre.

We set off at a pace, but within 100 miles my normal tank had run out so we stopped for fuel. I decided after filling up that I would run at my own pace and was joined by claw (the 1st timers !)for a 700 trundle down to Bayonne, fuel range increased to 150 miles so I was happy. We arrived a couple of hours after the others, quick shower then out for a nice Thai meal.

Next day, same again but 760 miles. we stopped for fuel and saw this massive solar farm. (just to add a picture)

Arrived in Algeciras 2 hours later than the others, shower, then join the others for meal in a spanish restaurant.

Next morning goodbye Spain and hello Morocco.

Thanks to all the good advice on this site, all paperwork done and into Morocco in next to no time.

The roads on the Moroccan side are very slippy, so you need to be careful. Metisse took us for a ride through the backstreets of Tetouan, very interesting, it turns out he was looking for insurance but it shuts on Sunday, so advice for the future.

Ride on, up into the mountains and onto the Ibis in Fes, has a pool but too cold for swimming.

We decided to go for a fantastic sounding restaurant in the Medina in Fes, the medina is brilliant. No hassle, fantastic smells and sights and some lovely looking food. Unfortunatley we got lost trying to find it and had to ask a policeman. In the end gave up, and went to a bar/restaurant.

The musical fountains of Fes don't quite match Barcelona.

We stopped for photo's up in the mountains.

On the way down Metisse, Jeremy & Lywood tried some off roading.

We stayed in Merzouga at a place called Chez Julya I think it was, luxury mud hut. But £35 for six, DBB & parking who's complaining !!

The next day, THE SAHARA !!

Will add some more when I get some more pics for the return journey.

 

[twizzle]

I was parked (in my Disco complete with family Twizzle) next to one of the "dashers" on the Caen/Portsmouth Ferry on Sunday night..... i asked him if he had been on the "dash" ( it was the sand that gave it away) and he looked slightly "troubled"........ i mixture of Tiredness and road miles i expect!.... or perhaps he needed the bathroom.....

or was not used to "strangers" knowing where he had been!!

Anyway glad you guys are back OK,

 

[asifmo]

On the way back the 1200's waited in packs for the 1150's to fuel up.

But we didn't mind

The first couple of days seemed to be about the scenery, but the next days added in the bonus of some truly excellent riding roads and more tarjine kefta aux oeufs. We made it to the Todra Gorge.

In fact, so many were eaten the bikes had to be ridden side saddle.

The views were amazing, middle of the bleak desert, you see a gap and look into the valley to see fertile lush green trees, crops etc.

And we also went to the Dades Gorge.

That night we headed over to Ouarzazate, soon as we got there it was into the pool - pictures to follow, another terjine kefta so not a pretty sight ! It was also a time for shapshifter to teach the local wildlife a lesson !

Next day we road over the Tizi - N- Test pass, going up was okay, had the mint tea and chocolate, coming down not so good as we were stuck in lines of coaches and lorries. We headed towards our next stop at Meknes deciding to miss Marrakech. The first couple of hundred miles were a bit boring, then we hit curves, about 70 miles of smooth(ish), brilliant clear roads, fantastic. Lywood and I missed the shortcut to Meknes but were enjoying it so much arrived at the same time as the rest covering another 30k or so !

From Meknes we headed back for the ferry and customs, again paperwork was alll prepared so were all through within an hour.

Then we waited for the ferry, then we waited for them to unload it, then we pushed the car out of the way for them so they could unload it, then we waited for them to tie the bikes down properly, then we had to move the bikes because the could not load the top deck, then we waited for them to tie the bikes down again...you get the picture, we were a bit fed up and 3 hours later than expected.

We checked into the hotel, went for the meal and that was it - the end of the dash.

The next day we all set off with our own agendas to get home, mine was originally to do similar mileages as coming down but now the adrenaline had worn off I was nodding off on the bike. Change of plan to focus the riding again, Lywood and Claw who I was riding with decided to stay over at Bourges, I decided to carry on to Bayonne. Next morning 0630 start planning to be home that night, arrived at Calais the same time as Metisse & Jeremy, paid the extra for the earlier tunnel crossing and finally rolled through the door 1000 miles later at midnight.

A true baptism of fire for me.

 

[darkhorse]

Brings back great memories.
Wish I could have joined you guys.
Maybe next year

 

[Ash]

cracking stuff.

 

[Metisse]

Having finally caught my breath I thought I’d post up a quick resume of our dash. Jeremy and I met up in Kingston for the run to Calais. Last year we left at 4am and finished in Bayonne late. This year we did a more civilised overnight stop in Calais on Thursday giving us time for a leisurely breakfast and run south. We followed the same route in France but chose the westerly route through Spain avoiding Madrid. It is monotonous but avoids going round in circles near Madrid airport and gets you to Algeciras in good time. No snow this time either.

(All of us at some point during that day were thinking of Dominic (DakarDC) who came off near Malaga last year and is still not repaired yet. We all wish you and Mrs Dakar DC all the best and hope that it won’t be too long before you are fit and well.)

Got a good internet deal on the AC hotel near the port which was nice and comfy, then went round the corner to a local Spanish restaurant ‘Meson’ (Calle del Maestro Millán Picazo). They do tasty garlic prawns with chillies, a mean blue steak, good wine and beer, service was quick and prices very good. Thoroughly recommended.

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Sunday morning saw us in Morocco but without our dad (Steptoe), who we greatly missed, we plumped for the tried and tested Ibis in Fez.

I had bought the newly released TomTom map of Morocco before leaving and had created a POI for the Insurance broker in Tetouan courtesy of Tim Cullis’s database post in the travel section. TomTom led us to the very spot flawlessly through the backstreets, only trouble was they were closed on Sunday.

For those who want to find it go to 35°34'10.04"N 5°22'13.34"W. That is where the photo was taken.

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Turn right and in the middle of the block enter the building here

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and go to the first floor offices here.

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Most of the others had Garmin units but they didn’t appear to have the same amount of detail. The only problem I had, if you can call it that, is that in more remote areas the position would be shown up to 1.5Km away from the road. I think this is due to the roads being drawn with less accuracy in more remote areas. In towns and villages it was spot on and gave accurate routes and timings.

We left Fez on Monday morning to head for Erg Chebbi dunes. The day started off very windy with small dust/sand storms in some valleys after Sefrou. Some cracking scenery followed by a long straight ride across the plateau towards Midelt.

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We stopped at café in the middle of Midelt which led to some interesting banter with locals and street sellers, good mint tea though!

On the way down it was suggested that we stay at Chez Julia in Merzouga. One phone call later and we were in! 00212/05 35 57 31 82, mobile: 00212/06 70 18 13 60.
N31"05'937 W04"00'850

Julia speaks French and German, one of her employees speaks English though. We were a little late in the day for much choice on food but the omelettes, salad and bread were perfect.

Julia has two properties in the village next to each other. The main house is the Auberge where the majority of guests stay,

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the other is a house with two bedrooms, kitchen, central hall and bathroom. Both are built in a traditional style with mud and straw walls.

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We easily got all the bikes into the garden and for those in the know Jeremy actually wielding a spanner

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Two had the bedrooms

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and two slept in the hall.

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Although the kitchen was available as a bedroom if needed

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Lywood and I opted for the alfresco beds.

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Early testing

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Bathroom (remember to open the windows so you don’t get gassed)
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It was a little windy to say the least but fresh and relatively warm so I certainly got a better night’s sleep than in a stuffy room. The only problem was retrieving my clothes from all four corners of the garden in the morning.

We had supper next door with the other guests and breakfast next morning in here.

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There are other posts on the web re Julia’s and it is well worth considering a longer stay if you want to explore that area cheaply.

Up on the roof of the Auberge
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The next day saw us at the dunes of Erg Chebbi for a quick photo.

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Jeremy and Lywood playing in the sand

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It had been very windy for a few days and so the views were not brilliant, but we got there.

Amazing how fast the camel train crossed the dunes near us.

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One minute later

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Then on to the Todra and Dades gorges. A lot of work going on in Todra to strengthen the road but it is no longer a hidden gem with loads of coach tours - and tourists like us.

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‘Elf and Safety’ be dammned

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Early lunch to avoid the crowds

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Watched some nutters rock climbing (look for the white dots)

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Then on to the famous Dades gorge and the café at the top.

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Met some German GSer’s who had tried to go from Dades to Todra via the top roads but said it was just too difficult after the winter damage.

Eventually arrived in Ouarzazate and stayed at the same hotel as last year.

Rob decided that his roadkill should become his new mascot

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I really would not like top get on the wrong side of him

Met up with Casper who had been staying at the Bikers home just up the road and we all headed off towards the Tiz ‘n Tichka passand the boring run north to Meknes.

Arrived at the café where Rob found an old friend from last year.

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We were shunned because he liked Rob’s clean shaven look.

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We eventually got to Meknes and found the Ibis full. A little while later we found this place on the main road out of the town.

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Hotel Plaisance 4 Route de Fes El Menzah Meknes
Tel 00212 0535502349
33°53’57.75 N 5°30’28.60 W

The interior harks back to older days but it was spacious clean, staff and service were good as was breakfast. Only downside, no evening meal, but plenty of places to eat in Meknes.

Following night saw us back in Algerciras at the AC, bit more expensive this time!

Back to the same restaurant for supper. Colin now has a new mascot for the GS.

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The following days saw us blat back through Spain to Bayonne then on to Calais on Saturday. Eurotunnel was a bit busy due to earlier train cancellations but after being ripped off for a further 43 Euros, as we were a day early, we were on a train getting home just after 9pm. (P.S. If you get a refusal at one booth saying the trains are all full try another one. Asifmo arrived just after we had been turned away and got a space. We went back went to another booth and bingo.)

A cracking few days with very good company interesting rides and luvvverly warm weather .

See you all again some time.

 

[Scuba-Sparky]

Hi All

Looks like you had great fun! Wish I could have gone , already got a kitty on the go for next year.

 

[Uncle Rob]

I was parked (in my Disco complete with family Twizzle) next to one of the "dashers" on the Caen/Portsmouth Ferry on Sunday night..... i asked him if he had been on the "dash" ,

yep was me not used to being stalked by a hole family

 

[twizzle]

I was VERY envious......but i do get to go on my trip in May, so you can't have it all!!!...... i would like to do this trip... maybe next year!....Glad you got home OK.......probably to a couple of days of sleep!

Photo's look great.....

yep was me not used to being stalked by a hole family

 

[Shadwell]

sounds like you had a great time

Out of interest what mileage did you do and "how much" door to door?

 

[Jeremy]

sounds like you had a great time

Out of interest what mileage did you do and "how much" door to door?

Calais - Morocco - Calais 4200 (you'll need a Sargent seat)

 

[asifmo]

Costs

Obviously a quite day at work.

I'd budget at least £1500. I did just over 5000 miles to North Manchester.

£180 for the road tolls
£510 (£60x9) a night for hotels, unless you share
£600 fuel - expensive in France
£110 ferry to Morocco
£60 Tunnel crossing
£225 (£25x9) food & drink

£1605 Don't tell the wife

 

[Jockser]

That's scary.
Think I'll use it to keep the kids away from the fridge

 

[Deleted Member I]

Obviously a quite day at work.

I'd budget at least £1500. I did just over 5000 miles to North Manchester.

£180 for the road tolls
£510 (£60x9) a night for hotels, unless you share
£600 fuel - expensive in France
£110 ferry to Morocco
£60 Tunnel crossing
£225 (£25x9) food & drink

£1605 Don't tell the wife

If that figure was lower .. I would have gone

Remember that you are now most likely to need a service AND/OR new tyres

 

[DakarDC]

Thanks for your thoughts chaps - the photo's show you had a great time - lotta miles!
I enjoyed looking at your pics, I get to see what I missed ! - maybe one day...
Getting better every week, just one Op left to remove the frame off my right leg.