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Hello there,
- Is the road all sealed to Tomouctou If I see the map I think of taking the route: Dahkla-Nouadhibou-Nouakchott-Nema-Nara-Tombouctou and the same way back. Is this advisable?
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No ...and no. I was surprised how tough Nema-Nara was. in the dry season it's fun in 4wd and let's say 'gnarly' in a 2wd. In the rainy season it would be suicide for your Opel.
Nouakchott-Kiffa-Ayoun-Bamako-Timbuctu is an easier route, but still not problem free. They were working on the Ayoun-Bamako road last time I was there so maybe it is better now, but you will still encounter some nasty corrugations and sand in places.
Between the River and Timbuctu I believe there is also sand - although I have never done that stretch.
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- My car is pretty new (since feb. 2006). Do I need extra carnets or stuff like that? What if the car breaks down, are spare parts and garages available? Will my car be a target for cartheft, or is the chance for cartheft low in the area?
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No carnets needed. Generally, the more modern the car the more problem you will have finding someone to fix it. I've never heard of car theft as a serious problem in the area, although the corrugations may steal your car's resell value!
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- My car runs on diesel, is that (widely) available in the area?
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Yes.
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- What time would it take to make this trip
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5 weeks minimum, to have a proper chance of enjoying it.
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- Is it ok to travel this route with to people by one car?
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The more passengers, the more people you have to push!
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- Can you give advise on crossing the borders of Morocco-Mauritania and Mauritania-Mali?
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No serious problems. All on the forum.
Last edited by Richard K; 20 May 2007 at 23:16.
Reason: mistake in recommended route
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