Thursday, 9 April 2009

And into Morroco......






We are now in Morocco..... The crossing was something else..It appeared total chaos.... But there was a system.. I think!

1 hour later and we managed to clear all the check points. Ray earned his fee for that part alone.

The first night we spent at Martil. Not a Caravan Club site but we were warned not to expect UK standards ( having said that I have spent nights at worse sites in the UK);

We went off to the town to change our money and then to the beach where Chloe and Amy had a swim... albeit the water was not very warm... Having collected several kilo of shells we returned to the Motorhome and ate at the site restaurant.

Today, Thursday, we had a 9.00 start and then via a supermarket we drove to the camp site at Chefchaouen. The route was through some of the Rif Mountains... it was much greener than we thought it would be. Very beautiful. We also came across our first Moroccan driving..... !

We had a short brief with Ray ( the tour leader for those unaware) and then walked down to the village...; with blue building... Very pretty.

We wandered through the narrow streets and stalls. Felt totally safe..; Not too sure what we expected though...

Stopped in the main square for a Mint Tea. Never had a real one before and will be having many many more I am sure.

Visited the Kasbah which gave a good view of the town square.



Grand taxi back to the site for just 30 Dirham ( two pound fifty or there abouts) ....well it was a steep hill back! And with a sane driver.


We have all had great fun and Chloe and Amy are having a great time.


Hope to put up some photos soon but not tomorrow as we are wild camping at Volubilis near to the Roman ruins.

Wednesday, 8 April 2009

About to leave to Morocco.

All arrived in Spain and about to leave for the ferry. Hoped to put a few more posts on line during the trip down but was pushed for time....

Safe to say it was a non eventful trip, as normal when driving in France and Spain, much quieter roads make it so much easier.

Stopped at the Aire by the Eurotunnel ( French side) ... Motorway Aire near Pons, camp site 40 Kms north of Madrid and a second camp site in Granada.

Will post more as soon as possible....

Sunday, 22 March 2009

Getting closer

Just under two weeks to go now..... And we are already planning the next big trip in 2011!


Posted on the move and.....

Making the most of the good times!

Tuesday, 3 March 2009

The Route...


This is the route we are due to be taking in Morocco.....

As you may be able to tell... I am really excited about this trip.....

Wednesday, 25 February 2009



OK This is really what we are off in....

The run down through France and Spain will be a long haul over 3 days ...but it has to be that way,....

Should be OK though....

Saturday, 14 February 2009

Preperation...


This is where you will be able to follow our trip as we travel through France and Spain ( albeit that part quite quickly) and into Morocco... in our wonderful Motorhome....

We are due to leave on the 5th April. We are traveling with Desert Detours and should be home on the 5th May...