So we are planning another Morocco desert expedition...this will be our fourth trip to the North African country. We love the fact that it is safe, no visas required, bringing our vehicles is simple and the people are friendly and relaxed.
The plan this time is to board our southbound ferry from Portsmouth to Spain on 23 September for a two-night crossing to Bilbao, Spain. From there we drive down to our favourite beach campsite at Tarifa to rest up and resupply before taking another ferry for the short hop across to Morocco. From there we will head south east across the Atlas mountains heading for an abandoned French Foreign Legion fort at the edge of the desert. Setting off from here we ascend the escarpment up on to the Rekkam Plateau and begin our desert adventure. The goal is to move cross country until we reach the sand sea of Erg Chegaga where we will pause and spend a few days just enjoying the dunes and perfecting our driving techniques. When finally sated, we will turn back northward and follow the small tracks and roads to the famous blue town of Chefchouen before crossing back over to Spain on 11 October. Our ferry back to the UK sets off on 15 October.
For anyone looking to join us, the easiest way is to fly in to Seville, Spain where we can pick you up ahead of crossing to Morocco and drop you off at the airport on our way back. Dates would be roughly 27 Sep in bound and 12 Sep outbound. Although ayone with enough time would be welcome to join us for the full trip down from the UK. For anyone driving their own vehicle, we will RV in Tarifa on 27 September.
We would ask those joining us in our vehicles to contribute to the ferry costs, but other than that we carry all the necessary gear. You just need a passport, backpack with some clothes and a sense of adventure. Please contact for more details if your interested.