Agadez-Arlit

[marco vet]

Anyone knows if it would be possible, an motorbikes, to travel from Agadez to Iferouane passing by Elmeki, Timia? And later on going straight to Arlit following to the West driving along the piste drawn on the Michelin 953? Thanks for any information!

[Alistair]

Marco, I was in the area for three weeks in January 2002, but not on motorbike. I travelled from Agadez to Timia in a loop circuit by camel. The road from the south to Timia is rough, particularly near the top of the rise near Timia, but I would think quite passable by motorbike.

I didn't go as far north as Iferouane, or to Arlit. (I headed south again through the area near Mt Bagzane) At the time it was necessary for travellers to obtain approval for travel north of Adadez, from the police, and to have a guide. -They like to know who is travelling where, in view of the troubles in the past few years. It is a great area, and well worth a visit. Don't forget to try the grapefruit and oranges in Timia -fantastic !!

[marco vet]

I figure it must be easy to go to Iferouane. It is especially the trip from Iferouane to Arlit that "worries" me. Thanks for the hint about the oranges!
Marco