From Roma to Dakar with my 1988 Teneré 600

[Pippo De Santis]

Ciao! just came back from a 6000 km trip through Western Africa
Italy - Spain - Marocco - Mauritania - Senegal
A wonderful trip with no problem at all at border. We ride for many km in Mauritania and Senegal along the sea shore on low tide ..a wonderful experience ..a deep sense of freedom.
We entered in Morocco from Nador border. Insurance very expensive 80€ for 10 days. We travel along the pistes of Plateau du Rekkam till Merzouga
There is a check point of Polisario between Morocco and Mauritania border in Guerguerat, but no problem at all. They just don't want to see any sticker or flag regarding Morocco on your bike. We had...and they took them off!
Biometric visa directly at border in Mauritania - 55€
No visa or Carnet de Passage required in Senegal.
We used the Djama border...very calm and friendly people. Absolutely to avoid Rosso!!!
in Djama there is a joung "boss" that for 10 € he makes all the papers you need to exit Mauritania and enter Senegal:
Insurance - Passport registration - Passavant for you permission of circulation in Senegal.
They give you a "PASSAVANT" at the cost of 5 or 10 € - 2 or 5 day permission extendable for other 15 days for free in Dakar.
Total cost 40€ and 2 hr..
We travelled in remote village inside Senegal, People very smiling and friendly everywhere.
Back to Italy by plane and motorcycle by ship cargo arranged wih a very reliable and serious agency in Dakar: Donomassara
2000€ for an exclusive container 20', all fret included.
Marvellous experience!!!

[Jim Lad]

Nice story, great trip, interesting border information and great pictures. Thanks.

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