Posts by Miclive

Hi there, thanks for your advice! Time won’t be an issue since I’ve decided to leave for a year with my camping car. What’s certain is that I’ll be visiting Sardinia, Sicily, and Greece—one month in each. Then, in winter, I’ll head to southern Morocco, followed by Spain and Portugal in the spring, and France with family in the summer. Have a great day!

Hi Bruno, in April 2019 I acted as a guide for a couple of Spanish friends during a one-week trip to Morocco. I realized that interests vary—so, 11 people!!! I recommend starting with a full day in Marrakech with a guide to see the highlights in the medina: palaces, riads, etc. On the second day, everyone can go at their own pace to explore the outskirts—the "bab" gates, the ramparts, the new districts, Jardin Majorelle, and the Menara Garden with its panoramic view of the Atlas Mountains (even better if they’re still snow-capped).

As for Essaouira, this city is absolutely worth the detour. In the morning, the port is buzzing with energy, especially for seafood lovers—it’s a must-visit. The city and its ramparts are stunning. I love Essaouira: it’s peaceful yet full of life, like a real postcard.

The Ouzoud Waterfalls are best visited midweek when there are fewer Moroccans around, otherwise it gets super crowded. The charm of the site really depends on how much water is flowing!

Oukaimeden offers a gorgeous mountain road leading to a picturesque cable car that takes you up to 3,200m. It’s popular with Moroccans for skiing. I’ve skied there myself with my own gear and even taken off a few times with my paraglider (I worked for two years on a dam 100km from Marrakech). The view of Toubkal and the mountain range is incredible.

My friends wanted to explore Ouarzazate, so we left the riad early. It was a long but amazing drive. Ouarzazate is like a movie set—many films shot in the area prove it. The landscape is arid, the sky a royal blue, and the kasbahs and the Glaoui Palace are majestic. Have a great trip—it might feel a bit short, but it’ll make your group want to come back to Morocco!

Regarding the ferry crossing duration, it's 30 minutes to Ceuta and 1 hour 30 minutes to Tangier. For your first time in Morocco, I recommend Tanger Med—a large port 40 km from Tangier where the formalities are long but smooth. Ceuta is often very congested and chaotic. As for safety, don’t worry—Morocco is a very safe country. There are lots of police of all kinds, and personally, I feel completely safe wherever I go. Just be careful in the big cities’ medinas with bags, watches, and phones. Enjoy your stay—Morocco will charm you!

Good evening, just so you know, the motorways in Spain are free if you go via Le Perthus, Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, and Málaga—only the Marbella section is toll-based. However, there’s a free *autovía* from Málaga to Algeciras. At exit 113 in Palmones, you’ll find a Gutiérrez agency for ferry tickets, open every day. Next to it, there’s a motorhome parking area where you can spend the night if you’re leaving early in the morning. The port is 8 km away, about a 10-minute drive. I paid 220 € for an open-return ticket for a 7-meter motorhome.

I usually go through Ceuta—the border post is just past the city—but this time, in December 2024, I took Tanger Med. I thought it would be less chaotic, but it was the same. Once you enter Morocco, patience is a virtue. Morocco has a very efficient motorway network, but be aware that only dirhams (the local currency) are accepted—no card payments. At the port of Tanger Med, there are currency exchange offices.

Feel free to ask if you have any questions! Michel

Thanks Marie Paule—so all these routes are very accessible with a 7m camper van (trailer aside).

I just spent December and January in Morocco with my motorhome. I took the ferry from Algeciras to Tangier, then stayed a week in Marrakech, followed by a week at Aglou Plage. After that, I headed up into the mountains to Tafraout for two weeks, then back to the ocean in Sidi Ifni for another week. Next, I spent a week in the mountains near Agadir at Aourir, followed by another week by the water at Sidi Kouaki near Essaouira. Then, a week in Safi, the pottery city, before stopping at Dar Bouazza near Casablanca. Unfortunately, I had to rush back to Spain, where I live 4–5 months a year near Valencia, just 10 km from the disaster on November 29, 2024—my rented house was burgled. I still had Rabat and Tangier left to visit, but luckily, I was at the end of my trip. Morocco is an amazing place to explore!

Since campsites are often far from cities, I got around by bike. It wasn’t always super safe, but the roads are now really well-maintained. If you’re planning a trip to Morocco, my experience is fresh, so the tips are too!

Since I'm brand new to the site, I’m still learning its ins and outs. I’d love to hear from folks who’ve made these trips in a camper van, tackling the winding roads of these islands with a motorcycle on a trailer!

Planning Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, and Greece for autumn 2025