UK - Morocco

[Anonymous]

I know this was discussed before but my question is more specific.

For a COUPLE travelling to Morocco (no family , kids etc) is it better to travel by plane or drive/ferry. I have never done the road trip. My hubby did it years ago with his mates before we were married and says he had a great time?!

This year we are planning visit Maroc in September. Air tickets will cost around £400 return for the both of us (which I think is not bad at all). I think that is cheaper than the drive/ferry route will cost!

But my hubby wants to go by car, says it will be an “adventure”. The word “adventure” scares me He reckons it will be fun as I have never done the road trip before and we can stay in a hotel in Spain along the way. Also, we need a car in Maroc (but we could fly and hire one there anyway).

Any thoughts? Could the road trip actually be fun ? A once in a lifetime experience? Or should we just stick to the known route and travel by plane?

Thanks!

[ghost_of_theo]

Originally posted by Anonymous
I know this was discussed before but my question is more specific.

For a COUPLE travelling to Morocco (no family , kids etc) is it better to travel by plane or drive/ferry. I have never done the road trip. My hubby did it years ago with his mates before we were married and says he had a great time?!

This year we are planning visit Maroc in September. Air tickets will cost around £400 return for the both of us (which I think is not bad at all). I think that is cheaper than the drive/ferry route will cost!

But my hubby wants to go by car, says it will be an “adventure”. The word “adventure” scares me He reckons it will be fun as I have never done the road trip before and we can stay in a hotel in Spain along the way. Also, we need a car in Maroc (but we could fly and hire one there anyway).

Any thoughts? Could the road trip actually be fun ? A once in a lifetime experience? Or should we just stick to the known route and travel by plane?

Thanks!

Unless you're hubby is a dromedary, take the train.

[xeronol]

Dear Sir or Madam,
I am a student, living and studying in Rabat, the capital of our wonderful Kingdom, I am 16, I have to say something to you since you have chosent Morocco to be your destination: Welcome in Morocco.

Durin your visit, you will surely enjoy your stay in our beautiful cities, and, as a matter of fact, you have to visit the capital, Rabat, sine it is the Royal city, you will like very much its museums and its historical sites as well.

However, if ever you need my help, especially about Rabat and the hotels, please do not hesutate to contact me at: ghassan12@caramail.com

Yours sincerly,

[Bagwag]

I have a property in Morocco in Essaouira ( http://www.moroccovilla.co.uk ) and drive down quite often from UK . I also fly into Marrakech and also Agadir . The drive is absolutely fine - just a bit of a bore . I take a calais crossing in the morning and "do" france in one day - down the West coast and usually stop either on the French side or Spanish side around Irun. The following day is a full day driving straight across the middle of Spain through Madrid and down to Algeciras or Tarifa. From memory the complete tolls are about £120.00 for spain & France . I normally stay about Malaga for night two . The third day take early ferry to Tanger and spend the usual hour or so clearing customs - dont forget to buy compulsory car insurance . This is at a "shed" on the right after customs ( about 800dhs per month) . The trip then to the south is SUPER - great roads ( autoroute to Casa - tolls Very cheap) then good roads all the way !
DO watch radar speed traps in Morocco which are outside most towns - the fines can mount up - Otherwise driving in Morocco is stress free and relaxed . Remember that Fuel costs get cheaper as you go further south ( in Descending order Britain , France , spain , morocco ) so try to arrive in France near empty , Spain Near empty and Maroc near empty!

In summary - two Solid days driving to algeciras - but an easy drive ! Hope this helps