Made it not to Tombouctou but to Merzouga
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G-force
Adventurer
There are not words enough . . . . . dribble.
Been wanting to take an Africa trip, from when i was about 5 years old.
Bring on the pictures!!
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snyder.hunter
Adventurer
These are great photos. Thank you for sharing your moment with us
Morocco
Hi all - will come up with further photos - it's just gonna take some time to select the ones which are interesting to you guys.
This is just a rough description of our journey: Our trip concentrated mainly on the eastbound and southbound part of the country (Tanger-Guercif-Rekkam plateau-Bouarfa-Merzouga-Ksar es Souk which is nowadays Ar-Rachidia-Atlas-Fes-Tanger). Our convoy was consisting out of 16 vehicles - mostly japanese 4x4's (majority older Toyo's) and two Defender's - more than double the number of participants of which a friend and me were the only two germans - anybody else was french or french/italian. Not one other G was participating - as far as our group was concerned.
Nevertheless public transport consists mainly out of W123's (the so called "Africa Taxi") Mercedes limousines and 208, 308 and 408 Mercedes transporters - majority of forementioned ones with OM 616 Diesel engines - the good old 4 cylinder 2,4 litre normally aspirated engine.
The more south we went the more the participants enjoyed the beauty of the country and the more relaxed and friendly we were hosted and vice versa.
Travelling in the southern part of Morocco reminded me in many respects to travelling thru' Arizona, Utah, Nevada and Colorado due to the colour and the formation of the mountains as well as the overall panorama of the landscape.
My recommendation for further trips would presumably be the following:
-Have a smaller number of vehicles (4-5)
-Have a far less dense time schedule
-More time to spend in the south
-Plan a little chat here and there rather than just rushing through the target regions, people will appreciate this (as is the case all over the world).
Overall it was a pleasure travelling this beautiful country - Raiko.
P.S. 50% of Morocco's GNP is based on income from tourism - royal Police will keep an eye on you where ever you go - not primarily to protect Morocco from the infidels - rather than to protect you yourself - the implication of such a behavioural pattern is obviously the latent fear of an islamistic attack....always watch out! And even more important: No beer available in major parts of the country...be sure to keep a decent number of "Löwenbräu" in your Engel fridge:coffeedrink:!
Hi all - will come up with further photos - it's just gonna take some time to select the ones which are interesting to you guys.
This is just a rough description of our journey: Our trip concentrated mainly on the eastbound and southbound part of the country (Tanger-Guercif-Rekkam plateau-Bouarfa-Merzouga-Ksar es Souk which is nowadays Ar-Rachidia-Atlas-Fes-Tanger). Our convoy was consisting out of 16 vehicles - mostly japanese 4x4's (majority older Toyo's) and two Defender's - more than double the number of participants of which a friend and me were the only two germans - anybody else was french or french/italian. Not one other G was participating - as far as our group was concerned.
Nevertheless public transport consists mainly out of W123's (the so called "Africa Taxi") Mercedes limousines and 208, 308 and 408 Mercedes transporters - majority of forementioned ones with OM 616 Diesel engines - the good old 4 cylinder 2,4 litre normally aspirated engine.
The more south we went the more the participants enjoyed the beauty of the country and the more relaxed and friendly we were hosted and vice versa.
Travelling in the southern part of Morocco reminded me in many respects to travelling thru' Arizona, Utah, Nevada and Colorado due to the colour and the formation of the mountains as well as the overall panorama of the landscape.
My recommendation for further trips would presumably be the following:
-Have a smaller number of vehicles (4-5)
-Have a far less dense time schedule
-More time to spend in the south
-Plan a little chat here and there rather than just rushing through the target regions, people will appreciate this (as is the case all over the world).
Overall it was a pleasure travelling this beautiful country - Raiko.
P.S. 50% of Morocco's GNP is based on income from tourism - royal Police will keep an eye on you where ever you go - not primarily to protect Morocco from the infidels - rather than to protect you yourself - the implication of such a behavioural pattern is obviously the latent fear of an islamistic attack....always watch out! And even more important: No beer available in major parts of the country...be sure to keep a decent number of "Löwenbräu" in your Engel fridge:coffeedrink:!
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Fernweh
Supporting Sponsor
Raiko,
show us all your pictures......
No motorcycles at all? Are you getting old like me?
The 240D is "normally" aspirated :sombrero:
All your recommendation are real and very correct. We are always traveling to fast, never have enough time to sit around and talk stories. And there is never enough cold beer in the Engel.
Good to hear from you.
Karl
Trailer
Hi John, Carlito, Andrew, Jason...
...my trailer is my camper - that's why picture #1 shows the Moroccan sunrise triangular. I use it for sleeping, cooking and transporting things. There is one thing I have to admit: It's a little bit on the heavy side with 700 kg (comparable to the weight of a FIAT 500!) - empty - not loaded - just as is. Thus it's a reliable and sturdy construction. In sandy conditions my OM602A engine was sort of struggling with the pure weight - that's the reason, why the trailer had to be salvaged one time...the trailer was originally used by the Danish armed forces and was sold out to the public during the last couple of years - enjoy the attached photos:
P.S. Yes Karl - I'm getting an old fart like you!
Hi John, Carlito, Andrew, Jason...
...my trailer is my camper - that's why picture #1 shows the Moroccan sunrise triangular. I use it for sleeping, cooking and transporting things. There is one thing I have to admit: It's a little bit on the heavy side with 700 kg (comparable to the weight of a FIAT 500!) - empty - not loaded - just as is. Thus it's a reliable and sturdy construction. In sandy conditions my OM602A engine was sort of struggling with the pure weight - that's the reason, why the trailer had to be salvaged one time...the trailer was originally used by the Danish armed forces and was sold out to the public during the last couple of years - enjoy the attached photos:
P.S. Yes Karl - I'm getting an old fart like you!
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Nigel Caffiene
Gentleman Scholar
That is one lovely G-Wagen! Please do post more photographs.
Morocco
O.K. - some more photographs:
O.K. - some more photographs:
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Scott Brady
Founder
Great photos! Morocco is a wonderful place for adventure to be sure.
G-force
Adventurer
You don`t happen to have a picture of a map with the route you followed? Not too familiar with Morocco, but this seems to be a nice "discover Africa" alternative. A relatively safe country to travel in, and with some of the different sceneries of Africa.
Maybe no lions or elefants, but that is for later, if so:sombrero:
Very nice pictures, by the way. Looks like you had a great trip!
Maybe no lions or elefants, but that is for later, if so:sombrero:
Very nice pictures, by the way. Looks like you had a great trip!
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