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It's going to be a long 300km...
Bolivian Amazon



Trans Sahara Routes.

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Old 14 Sep 2015
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Western Sahara, Mauritania, Senegal and so on to Capetown.

Hey folks!

I'm going to Mauri and further south as a part of my RTW (you can check ride reports in my blog if you interested). It would be nice to meet someone on my way. And some useful tips are always appreciated. Looking for local contacts, friendly places... And the most precious thing in the world - people to talk to.

I also interested in helping people - I have straight hands and could help with fixing technical stuff, some ground works and so on. I also can share my knowledge.

Cheers!

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Hello there,

I am starting my trip towards Cape Town next Monday starting from Northern Spain so will be crossing the channel to Morocco on Wednesday.

Do not know which are your dates but might meet in the road...

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Hey Jonatan.

My travel is not planned at all, I prefer just to go and see, so I guess it would not be a problem for you to overtake me Anyway, tomorrow I start from Dakhla (Morocco) to Nouadhibou (Mauritania). After that I guess it would be Nouackchot and ride towards Senegal border and so on to Capetown.

It would be great to meet you somewhere so let's stay in touch. For me the best way is via e-mail (ionset(at)gmail.com) - I always try to check it first once I reach the internets. Or, in urgent situations, by sms to +79265353028.

If you need some help/advices about Morocco - feel free to ask. Now I have a lot of friends in Berrechid, Marrakesh, Agadir, Tan-Tan. Maybe some of them would be able to host you as a guest.

And don't buy vodka with 37,5% of alcohol, it's not true vodka

Looking forward to meet you.

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HI,

That sounds very good to me. My trip is not planned either so we may meet for some kms or some s.

I will get in touch through email when I am further South, mine is info@lacasonadelpastor.com

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I just came down from rabat to dakar, let me know if you need info.
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I'm at Bamako, Mali now, passed Dakar already

But I guess it's time to move to Sub-Saharan forum.
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Question for those on the way south: I have heard a rumor that Mauritanian Visa can now be gotten at border. rumor. Can anyone confirm if this is true? Thanks
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Confirmed. You can get visa at the border. 120 euro, single entry.
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