Maroc à moto (Varadero 125): douane, assurance et camping sauvage
by Baroudeur19
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Salut baroudeur19, j'ai lu tous tes messages, d'une part les stations essence sont très européennes et tu trouves de tout, mais parfois, tu ne trouves pas de sans plomb surtout dans le grand sud, (prix essence 1€ et 0, 50€ dans le sahara tu peux emmener une chambre à air, mais c'est dangereux pour des tubeless avec la chaleur (risque d'éclatement) une pompe pour gonfler oui, ou mieux des petites bouteilles d'air en vente chez Decatlon et autre, indispensable une bombe anti crevaison Aucun problème d'hebergement dans des petits hotels correct et pas chers, il existe des campings mais hélas pas tous entrenus (surtout les sanitaires), ce n'est pas les normes européennes
Tu demandais si, il existait un camping à Dakhla -oui- à l'entrée à gauche avec bungalows corrects; pour la Mauritanie, il faut un visa frontière payant et une assurance à prendre sur place, pareil pour le sénégal
à Nouadhibou, il y a beaucoup d'hotel mais chers pour la plupart, mais trés bien.Coté santé emmene produit pour la tourista, et pastille pour l'eau au cas où, mais pas indispensable, si tu vas plus bas que Nouakchott, achéte sur place les médicaments anti palu (médicaments français mais 3 fois moins chers) Le Sahara c'est long et avec une 125 c'est galère beaucoup de vent, et tu trouves toujours quelqu'un pour t'aider moyennant finance et excellent mécano dans ces pays, il te faut une autonomie de 300 bornes mini? le Sahara c'est formidable, quelques outils sont indispensables et connaissances en mécanique aussi, n'ecoute pas tout et n'importe quoi sur le forum, le trajet le moins cher est Barcelone- tanger ( 40% moins cher) que Séte, A propos si tes pneus sont récents, ne les change pas
Pour ma part, l' an passé, j'ai fait de chez moi à Dakar aller, retour ( SEUL) soit 14000 km avec une 750 trail de plus de 50000 bornes sans aucun problème, pas de crevaison, ni panne, ni retension de chaîne ( seulement faire faire des nettoyages de chaîne dans les garages because le sable bouffe la chaîne car beaucoup de tempete de sable
Je te souhaite un bon voyage dans un pays superbe avec des gens très gentils et si tu veux d'autres renseignements n'hésite pas Cordialement
Bonjour à tous
Je me permets d'intervenir pour faire profiter de mon expérience récente. Pour l'instant, j'ai fait un premier voyage au Maroc en camionnette 4x4 (août 2008), je prépare le prochain, toujours au Maroc avec le même véhicule, pour juillet 2009 et un troisième, encore au Maroc, mais cette fois en moto (Suzuki DR 600) pour fin septembre 2009. Le seul problème avec le Maroc ... c'est que une fois qu'on y a mis les pieds, on ne peut pas s'empêcher d'y revenir 🙂
Concernant la préparation moto, tu peux regarder ici : http://trail.free.fr/maroc2007/page5-index.html L'excellent site de Rémi donne de très bon conseils sur la façon de préparer une moto, le pilote et le chargement. Et les récits et photos te permettront de rêver avant de partir ...
Concernant la traversée ... la FRS (http://www.frs.es) assure des liaisons rapides et régulières entre Tarifa (à 30 km d'Algeciras) et Tanger. Les formalités (pilote et véhicule) se font sur le bâteau directement. Reste plus qu'à passer à la douane en arrivant. Attention, pour un passeport qui n'a jamais été inscrit au Maroc, il faut d'abord qu'il soit visé par la police, qui donne un numéro, et seulement après le véhicule peut passer la douane. Ce numéro reste le même tant que le passeport est valide, et cette formalité ne sera plus à faire pour les prochains voyages. Attention aux rabatteurs en civil à Tanger qui essaieront de te soutirer une dizaine d'euros pour soit-disant t'aider pour ces formalités. Change possible dans la rue qui monte 200 ou 300 m après la sortie du port (bureau de change officiel). Actuellement un aller retour "moto + pilote" coute chez FRS 122 euros (retour en "open"). Tu peux réserver sur leur site, ou bien chez "Euromer" à Montpellier, ou encore acheter le billet directement sur place au guichet de la FRS du port de Tarifa.
Concernant le camping sauvage ... pour moi aucun problème sauf à proximité des grandes villes où il vaut mieux un camping, et peut-être dans la région du Rif (bord de la méditerranée). Sinon, tu fais 15 à 20 km en dehors de la ville, et tu seras tranquille. Lors de mon précédent voyage je n'ai fait que du bivouac sauvage, toutes vitres ouvertes car il faisait chaud, avec le gamin qui dormait sur le toit de la camionnette à la belle étoile. Sauf une nuit à Fès où on était en camping (la plus mauvaise nuit). Nous n'avons jamais été embêtés, et aucun problème de sécurité, même dans le sud à proximité de la frontière algérienne. Ne pas camper dans le lit d'un oued à sec, en cas d'orage l'oued peut se retrouve en crue très rapidement. Attention toutefois, si tu vas plus bas, dans le Sahara Marocain (ex Sahara Occidental), ne pas s'écarter des pistes car il peut y avoir encore des mines.
De l'essence on en trouve partout, un peu moins dans le sud, mais tu dois pouvoir mettre du super plombé qui se trouve plus facilement.
De l'eau potable on en trouve aussi partout. Dans toutes les petites épiceries, en bouteille d'1, 5 l ou bidon de 5 l. Sinon Coca ou Fanta.
Ton assurance doit en principe être valable pour le Maroc (à vérifier sur la carte verte).
Le téléphone portable marche très bien, sauf dans le sud (Taouz - Zagora). J'avais acheté une carte sim pré payée de Maroc Telecom sur place (type mobicarte) au cas où, et aussi pour envoyer des sms à la famille de temps en temps. Pour cela il y a aussi des cyber partout. Ca coute moins cher que d'avoir l'option "monde" et de payer des communications internationales. Mais il faut avoir un tél portable "désimlocké".
Quoi d'autre ... évite peut-être de voyager seul. En cas de pépin - mécanique ou chute - il vaut toujours mieux être à deux ... Sinon sur place les gens sont très accueillants ... et il faut même parfois refuser les invitations si tu veux avancer !
Ne pas céder à la mendicité des enfants .... eh msieur, t'as pas un stylo, une casquette, un t shirt, un dirham ... ce sont les touristes qui entretiennent cette mendicité, et par là le fait que les enfants ne vont pas à l'école !! Par contre ne pas hésiter à récompenser un service rendu ...
Bon voyage !!
Je me permets d'intervenir pour faire profiter de mon expérience récente. Pour l'instant, j'ai fait un premier voyage au Maroc en camionnette 4x4 (août 2008), je prépare le prochain, toujours au Maroc avec le même véhicule, pour juillet 2009 et un troisième, encore au Maroc, mais cette fois en moto (Suzuki DR 600) pour fin septembre 2009. Le seul problème avec le Maroc ... c'est que une fois qu'on y a mis les pieds, on ne peut pas s'empêcher d'y revenir 🙂
Concernant la préparation moto, tu peux regarder ici : http://trail.free.fr/maroc2007/page5-index.html L'excellent site de Rémi donne de très bon conseils sur la façon de préparer une moto, le pilote et le chargement. Et les récits et photos te permettront de rêver avant de partir ...
Concernant la traversée ... la FRS (http://www.frs.es) assure des liaisons rapides et régulières entre Tarifa (à 30 km d'Algeciras) et Tanger. Les formalités (pilote et véhicule) se font sur le bâteau directement. Reste plus qu'à passer à la douane en arrivant. Attention, pour un passeport qui n'a jamais été inscrit au Maroc, il faut d'abord qu'il soit visé par la police, qui donne un numéro, et seulement après le véhicule peut passer la douane. Ce numéro reste le même tant que le passeport est valide, et cette formalité ne sera plus à faire pour les prochains voyages. Attention aux rabatteurs en civil à Tanger qui essaieront de te soutirer une dizaine d'euros pour soit-disant t'aider pour ces formalités. Change possible dans la rue qui monte 200 ou 300 m après la sortie du port (bureau de change officiel). Actuellement un aller retour "moto + pilote" coute chez FRS 122 euros (retour en "open"). Tu peux réserver sur leur site, ou bien chez "Euromer" à Montpellier, ou encore acheter le billet directement sur place au guichet de la FRS du port de Tarifa.
Concernant le camping sauvage ... pour moi aucun problème sauf à proximité des grandes villes où il vaut mieux un camping, et peut-être dans la région du Rif (bord de la méditerranée). Sinon, tu fais 15 à 20 km en dehors de la ville, et tu seras tranquille. Lors de mon précédent voyage je n'ai fait que du bivouac sauvage, toutes vitres ouvertes car il faisait chaud, avec le gamin qui dormait sur le toit de la camionnette à la belle étoile. Sauf une nuit à Fès où on était en camping (la plus mauvaise nuit). Nous n'avons jamais été embêtés, et aucun problème de sécurité, même dans le sud à proximité de la frontière algérienne. Ne pas camper dans le lit d'un oued à sec, en cas d'orage l'oued peut se retrouve en crue très rapidement. Attention toutefois, si tu vas plus bas, dans le Sahara Marocain (ex Sahara Occidental), ne pas s'écarter des pistes car il peut y avoir encore des mines.
De l'essence on en trouve partout, un peu moins dans le sud, mais tu dois pouvoir mettre du super plombé qui se trouve plus facilement.
De l'eau potable on en trouve aussi partout. Dans toutes les petites épiceries, en bouteille d'1, 5 l ou bidon de 5 l. Sinon Coca ou Fanta.
Ton assurance doit en principe être valable pour le Maroc (à vérifier sur la carte verte).
Le téléphone portable marche très bien, sauf dans le sud (Taouz - Zagora). J'avais acheté une carte sim pré payée de Maroc Telecom sur place (type mobicarte) au cas où, et aussi pour envoyer des sms à la famille de temps en temps. Pour cela il y a aussi des cyber partout. Ca coute moins cher que d'avoir l'option "monde" et de payer des communications internationales. Mais il faut avoir un tél portable "désimlocké".
Quoi d'autre ... évite peut-être de voyager seul. En cas de pépin - mécanique ou chute - il vaut toujours mieux être à deux ... Sinon sur place les gens sont très accueillants ... et il faut même parfois refuser les invitations si tu veux avancer !
Ne pas céder à la mendicité des enfants .... eh msieur, t'as pas un stylo, une casquette, un t shirt, un dirham ... ce sont les touristes qui entretiennent cette mendicité, et par là le fait que les enfants ne vont pas à l'école !! Par contre ne pas hésiter à récompenser un service rendu ...
Bon voyage !!
salut bretagne44
merci pour tes infos
je part avec mais pneus qui sont corrèct ... inch'allah !
je prend un kit réparation tubeless et chambre a air renforcée et le matos pour démonté + bombe anti crevaison etc.etc...
si tu a envie de venir ce sera avec plaisir ... en attendant merci encore et a bientôt peut être sur les routes du sud !!!
un grand merci a tous pour toutes vos infos 😉
un grand merci a tous pour toutes vos infos 😉
C'est parti ... pour le sud . Nous vous suivons de prés .Nous prenons le ferry
mercredi 6 à Séte . Bonne balade à tout les deux, et peu être vers Merzougga .
régalez vous bien . Jean Jacques
" randobecane.neuf.fr"
JJ randobecane
Nous avons croisé 3 bécanes entre Nkob et Tazzarine le 18/05 ,
Dont une jaune le temps de réaliser vous étiez loin ???
Nous allions en direction de Merzougga , avec deux jours d'avance sur nos
prévisions . Nous ne sommes pas restés sur Merzouga la température était
trop chaude pour jardiner autour de l'erg Chebbi . Déja de retour à la maison ...
J'éspere que pour toi tout c'est bien passé . J'ai plus qu'a raconter nos exploits ,
sur notre site "randobecane.neuf.fr".Cordialement Jean Jacques .
JJ randobecane
bonjour nous avons fait le Maroc en moto sur 10jours en novembre .... 2008
le passage en douane est assez simple mais il faut rester très ferme vis à vis de toutes les aides possibles à l'arrivée ... avoir la carte grise de la moto
il y a un circuit de papiers à tamponner
restez patients
nous étions deux cela a facilité le passage en douane
je te conseille de réserver de riad à Marrakech nous en avions un fort correct et très accueillant dans la vieille ville (riad sacr ) l'accueil y est remarquable http://marrakech.touristik.free.fr/fr/riad-sacr-marrakech.php
à ait ben addou le riad maktoub est super la cuisine y est excellente http://www.riadmaktoub.com/
sinon nous n'avons pas fait de camping sauvage 'cause météo ...
je te conseille de réserver de riad à Marrakech nous en avions un fort correct et très accueillant dans la vieille ville (riad sacr ) l'accueil y est remarquable http://marrakech.touristik.free.fr/fr/riad-sacr-marrakech.php
à ait ben addou le riad maktoub est super la cuisine y est excellente http://www.riadmaktoub.com/
sinon nous n'avons pas fait de camping sauvage 'cause météo ...
kti
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I’ve got a plan with a friend to go on a motorcycle road trip in 2028 or 2029, starting in Santiago de Chile and ending in Ushuaia, for about a month.
Has anyone done a trip like this before, and what’s the best time of year?
I’ve heard there can be quite a bit of wind depending on the season.
Thanks for any tips!
Cheers,
PA
I'm seriously considering heading to Nepal to do some nice motorcycle loops... my goal is also to do the Kailash Yatra round trip from Kathmandu, in a small group with a guide, in May '26... but here's the thing—I'm solo! So if you're up for sharing a similar adventure, hit me up... Cheers, Frankoys
It's all in the title: I'm heading to Krabi soon and want to rent a scooter for a few weeks, but after reading comments about all kinds of scams, I'm reaching out to ask where and how (read: *the right way*) to rent one.
Thanks for your tips and advice.
Hello everyone! Like every year, a winter migration is on the horizon (revised plan): this time, it’ll be Dakar, or even Abidjan, via Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal.
Looking for an experienced motorcyclist or pillion rider—small build preferred—on a GSA 1250 with a comfy seat and luggage setup, available from early November to late December 2025. I’d like to plan the trip together (important to me) to make sure we’re on the same wavelength.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Didier
Hi everyone...
Looking for travel companions to ride from France to Senegal by motorcycle.
I’m Paul, 37, and I’ve already done a bit of riding in Morocco.
For now, I’m solo, riding a 1998 SUZUKI DR 650 with some basic gear to keep things smooth. I’ll have a tent so we can do a few nights under the stars. We’ll need to coordinate departure dates—"ideally in November."
I’m currently checking out routes to take. Any tips would be welcome! :)
Have a great day, everyone!!!!!
Looking for travel companions to ride from France to Senegal by motorcycle.
I’m Paul, 37, and I’ve already done a bit of riding in Morocco.
For now, I’m solo, riding a 1998 SUZUKI DR 650 with some basic gear to keep things smooth. I’ll have a tent so we can do a few nights under the stars. We’ll need to coordinate departure dates—"ideally in November."
I’m currently checking out routes to take. Any tips would be welcome! :)
Have a great day, everyone!!!!!
Hi there!
I’m heading to Vietnam and Laos with a buddy next week for a month. We’re thinking of renting motorbikes, especially to do the Ha Giang Loop. We don’t have an international license, just our Belgian one. Is that enough? If not, is it risky?
Thanks for the info! !
I’m heading to Vietnam and Laos with a buddy next week for a month. We’re thinking of renting motorbikes, especially to do the Ha Giang Loop. We don’t have an international license, just our Belgian one. Is that enough? If not, is it risky?
Thanks for the info! !
Hi there,
In January 2026, I’m planning a motorbike trip through northern Vietnam for 3–4 weeks.
Must-dos: Hanoi, RC4, Dien Bien Phu, and of course the must-see landscapes.
I’m looking for any great tips, ideas… and maybe even a riding partner.
Cheers
In January 2026, I’m planning a motorbike trip through northern Vietnam for 3–4 weeks.
Must-dos: Hanoi, RC4, Dien Bien Phu, and of course the must-see landscapes.
I’m looking for any great tips, ideas… and maybe even a riding partner.
Cheers
Hi everyone,
In November, we’re planning to do the Ha Giang loop and the RC4 by motorbike without a guide. 😎 We’re looking for a decent place to stay/rent in Ha Giang.
If anyone has any info, we’d be really interested.
Thanks in advance! 😉 Ladava
In November, we’re planning to do the Ha Giang loop and the RC4 by motorbike without a guide. 😎 We’re looking for a decent place to stay/rent in Ha Giang.
If anyone has any info, we’d be really interested.
Thanks in advance! 😉 Ladava
Hello! We’re planning a motorcycle trip that will include a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau in June 2026.
We’re unsure (still debating) whether we should stay at a hotel on-site and get to the memorial with an Uber (leaving our bikes at the hotel) and book a guided tour, or base ourselves in Kraków and take a tour that includes transport.
One thing’s for sure—we’d prefer a guide in French since we don’t speak English 😅.
Could you share your experiences or advice? I understand we need to book online rather than on-site. Thanks in advance for your replies!
Could you share your experiences or advice? I understand we need to book online rather than on-site. Thanks in advance for your replies!
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a road trip in Cuba and was wondering if there are any bike rental places (125/500cc) with reasonable rates—not the Harley rental places!
Thanks for your help. Wave of headlights! !
I’m planning a road trip in Cuba and was wondering if there are any bike rental places (125/500cc) with reasonable rates—not the Harley rental places!
Thanks for your help. Wave of headlights! !
Hello,
Next October we’re planning to ride the Ruta de la Plata by motorcycle—a historic Spanish route that runs from Gijón to Seville, also known as the N630.
Has anyone here already ridden it?
Unfortunately, I’m worried that parts of the N630 may have disappeared or merged with the A66 motorway, forcing us to ride long stretches of highway, which we’d rather avoid.
Thanks in advance for any tips or details about this route!
Hi there!
I’m currently planning a 9-day route starting from Marrakech with my husband. We land on the morning of June 13th—so soon! 😊
And we’re flying back to France on June 21st at 9 PM!
We’ve rented two Royal Enfield 450s.
This is our first motorcycle trip in Morocco. I got my license two years ago with the dream of taking this kind of trip, and here we are! ✌️😍
In France, we usually ride between 300 to 400 km per day on roadsters. We’re not used to off-road tracks, so we’re looking for easy ones 😅—especially for me 😅.
For Morocco, I’ve planned stages of 200 to 300 km per day. Here’s the idea: Day 1 (departure at noon): Marrakech - Tizi n Test - Tafingoult (165 km - 4h15) Day 2: Tafingoult - Amzarkou - Telouet (200 km - 4h34) Day 3: Telouet - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Boumalne (200 km - 3h30) (+ Vallée des Roses maybe) Day 4: Boumalne - Dades Gorges - Agoudal - Todra Gorges - Tinghir - Goulmima (291 km - 6h) Day 5: Goulmima - Midelt - Cirque Jaffar - Agoudim (280 km - 4h45) Day 6: Agoudim - Imilchil - Aghbala - El Ksiba (280 km - 4h45) Day 7: El Ksiba - La Cathédrale - Zaouiat Ahansal (212 km - 4h20) Day 8: Ahansal - Ouzoud Waterfalls via R 302 (188 km - 4h22) Day 9: Ouzoud - Marrakech (160 km - 2h43) End of the trip 😮.
What do you think?
We haven’t booked any hotels—is that a problem? We were thinking of deciding day by day based on our progress.
Can we take our helmets with us in the cabin, or should we pack them in the checked luggage surrounded by clothes to avoid damage?
I’d love any tips! 😊 Thanks!
In France, we usually ride between 300 to 400 km per day on roadsters. We’re not used to off-road tracks, so we’re looking for easy ones 😅—especially for me 😅.
For Morocco, I’ve planned stages of 200 to 300 km per day. Here’s the idea: Day 1 (departure at noon): Marrakech - Tizi n Test - Tafingoult (165 km - 4h15) Day 2: Tafingoult - Amzarkou - Telouet (200 km - 4h34) Day 3: Telouet - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Boumalne (200 km - 3h30) (+ Vallée des Roses maybe) Day 4: Boumalne - Dades Gorges - Agoudal - Todra Gorges - Tinghir - Goulmima (291 km - 6h) Day 5: Goulmima - Midelt - Cirque Jaffar - Agoudim (280 km - 4h45) Day 6: Agoudim - Imilchil - Aghbala - El Ksiba (280 km - 4h45) Day 7: El Ksiba - La Cathédrale - Zaouiat Ahansal (212 km - 4h20) Day 8: Ahansal - Ouzoud Waterfalls via R 302 (188 km - 4h22) Day 9: Ouzoud - Marrakech (160 km - 2h43) End of the trip 😮.
What do you think?
We haven’t booked any hotels—is that a problem? We were thinking of deciding day by day based on our progress.
Can we take our helmets with us in the cabin, or should we pack them in the checked luggage surrounded by clothes to avoid damage?
I’d love any tips! 😊 Thanks!
Hey there, fellow riders,
I’m really keen on a motorcycle trip to Morocco, specifically the Middle Atlas. Does anyone have any info or tips on this idea? Planning to go in September or October...
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Christine