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I crossed at Tangier Med on 31/05. I showed my covid app on phone at Algeciras at passport control. I filled out the health form but no-one wanted to see it, so still have it. I was asked whether I was a journalist or not and asked to show address of where I was staying.
Getting the TVIP took 5 mins. it was simple and a pretty good experience. I bought insurance for 5 days (500MAD) and found my insurer Bikesure does it too but they never told me when I asked as they assumed I'd want equivalent comp insurance and they only do 3rd party, I complained and they apologized so check if your UK insurer would offer 3rd party if they say no at first.
I used an eSim for data, from a company called Holafly, you scan a QR code to install, if your phone supports it' it's an easy option, $27 for 3.5GB of data, it starts when you scan the QR code, you're supposed to be able to install then activate, but mine activated right away and I'd chosen 5 days so it will stop working on day 6, so if you use one, install the day you are going to use and reboot the phone, it worked well after that and I had data from Tangier to Merzouga.
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9 Jun 2022
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I used an eSim for data, from a company called Holafly, you scan a QR code to install, if your phone supports it' it's an easy option, $27 for 3.5GB of data, it starts when you scan the QR code, you're supposed to be able to install then activate, but mine activated right away and I'd chosen 5 days so it will stop working on day 6, so if you use one, install the day you are going to use and reboot the phone, it worked well after that and I had data from Tangier to Merzouga.
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When I got to Tangier, I saw sign for money conversion. I changed some money and asked about sim card. He pointed me next door. There, I bought an Orange brand SIM card for 3 Euros and 10GB of data for 5 Euros. He didn't have proper pin to eject current SIM from my Samsung 9 and made a thumb tack work. I will add a paperclip to my future travel spares.
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22 Jun 2022
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[Post Covid] Morocco Ferries
So, my return ticket in May from Barcelona to Tanger Med with a private cabin and motorcycle was €220 return. This was with GNV.
Honestly, it was very good value and the short distance to Barcelona from Bilbao meant I only needed one night’s accommodation on the transit. Oh, and saved my new tyres.
I would take the same option again.
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22 Jun 2022
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Rachel.....do Gnv provide straps to secure the bike or do u have to bring ur own?
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22 Jun 2022
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Straps provided. And they wanted to do it themselves. Definitely wouldn’t let us do it.
To be honest, they did a good job
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22 Jun 2022
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Thank you Rachel
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18 Aug 2022
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Today's ferry prices
Ferry prices from Carlos today, 18 August 2022:
Algeciras-Ceuta €225.00
Algeciras-TangerMed €250.00
Open return, Car plus 2Pax.
Thinking of trying Ceuta again as it's a fast ferry and you enter Morocco on the corniche just a few km from the motorway/Tetouan/Rif.
Anybody done Ceuta since the new border facilities opened? Any hassle? Insurance booth at the border?
Happy trails,
Peter
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11 Sep 2023
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Spain to Morocco ferry
What's the easiest crossing? I haven't booked a place to stay for tomorrow, so recommend a time? And enough time to head south out of town
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11 Sep 2023
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My preference is Algeciras Tanger Med and either Chefchaouen or Tangier for the first night depending on the time I cross
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12 Sep 2023
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I prefer crossing from Algeciras to Tanger Med, and, depending on the time of arrival I stay (4x4 camper) overnight at the port parking, or continue to Assilah to have lunch or dinner at a friend's restaurant, Casa García, the best seafood !.
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12 Sep 2023
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As the Warden and Afrikiya both imply, Algeciras to Tan Med is a good, straightforward crossing and the arrival is hassle free. Tickets for open return crossings are available from the booths in the port (and they finally seem to have sorted out the signs to guide you in!!) I would recommend a late morning/lunchtime crossing rather than early. Customs queues at Tan Med are shorter, and you can still make Assilah by dark if you are lucky, where there are 2 (basic) campsites at the north end of town, and several hotels.
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1 Apr 2024
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UK to Spain Ferries Winter 2024/25 ?
It's been a while since I was last in Maroc and at least ten years since taking a ferry across Biscay to northern Spain which from memory was in either March or April.
I'd like to take the boat from Portsmouth or Plymouth to either Bilbao or Santander in December '24 but unsure if they run in the winter. The timetables only show sailings up to October/November.
Do they run throughout the winter or stop in the Autumn?
The other option is to ride through France and take the boat from either Sete or Barcelona to Tangier Med but I'm trying to avoid a cold ride through France in December on a small bike.
I've had quite a few bad experiences with the port at Sete being blocked (striking) so no sailings resulting in a long drive/ride to Algeciras which is a pain.
Planning two or three months in southern Morocco returning Feb/March'25.
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2 Apr 2024
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Originally Posted by dommiek
It's been a while since I was last in Maroc and at least ten years since taking a ferry across Biscay to northern Spain which from memory was in either March or April.
I'd like to take the boat from Portsmouth or Plymouth to either Bilbao or Santander in December '24 but unsure if they run in the winter. The timetables only show sailings up to October/November.
Do they run throughout the winter or stop in the Autumn?
The other option is to ride through France and take the boat from either Sete or Barcelona to Tangier Med but I'm trying to avoid a cold ride through France in December on a small bike.
I've had quite a few bad experiences with the port at Sete being blocked (striking) so no sailings resulting in a long drive/ride to Algeciras which is a pain.
Planning two or three months in southern Morocco returning Feb/March'25.
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Funny i was thinking the same a you (3 months) only problem it might be a bit cool in the atlas mountains ! Done morocco a " few " times ... keth 
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3 Apr 2024
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I am pretty sure that they run all year round - they would have a lot of money tied up in a vassal that wasn’t earning money otherwise. Ferry companies don’t tend to have timetables a year in advance - have a look to see if the ferry timetable for, say, UK - France is online for December to see if that is there.
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Brittany ferries don’t publish the timetable for November through to November 2025 until June/July
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