Morocco & onward
 

I would like to travel through Morocco during July & August 2006 for about 6 weeks I would to venture further on i.e. Timbuktu or Senegal
would I have enough time to do either locations without to much of a rush . Which of the two is easier to get to
any input would be gratefully received

cheers Eric

My wife and I are looking into riding two vintage Vespas from Tanger to Dakar (heavily modified), hopefully as early as July 2006 (yes, we are aware of the scorching heat, etc).

I think the distance is about 3200 km. We planned doing it in 3-4 weeks, travelling about 200 kms a day, some days maybe 300-400 kms that. It will be rushing it a bit, and it will be hell, just the way we want it.

ejds,
Think you will be fine for time, I cycled from tanger to dakar in july this year in 5 weeks without feeling that I was rushing it.

woo140
Thanks for your reply can you tell me what paper work I need to cross the borders and where to get it. My Land Rover is equipped for camping is it possible to find campsites after Morocco and into Senegal

cheers
Eric

As far as border formalities, I think by bicycle they are generally easier than car, so I couldn't tell you what papers you may need to get your LR over the borders. Apart from a $50 visa payment on arrival at the Mauretanian border, I did not have to do much else. http://www.sahara-overland.com/ may provide more info on this.
Regarding campsites, through western sahara, mauretania and senegal I always camped on the side of the road. There is not much in the way of campsites in these areas.
Hope this helps
Ben