MOROCCO
MOTORBIKE ROAD
& LARGE TRAILIE (OFFROAD)
TOURS FAQs
1.
I want to join your Morocco tour - what next?
To secure your place on
the tour please send us £300 deposit per person along with your completed
booking form(s).
BOOKING FORM
On
receipt of your deposit we will send you a letter of acknowledgment along with
details pertaining to required documents and Booking Conditions for your reference.
The
final balance of your holiday is due 3 months prior to departure at which point
you will receive Morocco Travel Information, ferry tickets (if applicable), Outline
Itinerary, full road map of Spain with the accommodations and route marked up.
When we meet at the ferry port you will receive a Morocco map with the
route outlined, Wildcat Adventures emergency numbers, and a list of all Morocco
hotels with address and telephone numbers.
We
will give you a full tour briefing when we meet as a group. While on tour, John
and Brigitte will give you a short briefing prior to setting off each morning.
Please
do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions
CONTACT US:
email
info@wildcat-adventures.co.uk
Tel/Fax 0 (44) 1786 816
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2.
What are the Passport / Visa Requirements?
For Travel to Morocco or through Spain, you do not need a visa. You must
have a valid passport with an expiry date of no less than 6 months from your date
of entry.
3.
What Documents do I Need?
You will need your full motor cycle driving
licence, an International Driving Licence (IDL), valid passport, personal and
vehicle insurance documents, your motoring association or equivalent breakdown
numbers. In the UK you may purchase an IDL from any major postoffice. You will
need passport size photos and your passport to obtain an IDL. It is entirely your
responsibility to bring with you all of these documents.
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What happens at the Moroccan Border?
We take care of all your border formalities.
Just sit back and enjoy 'the show'.
4.
Will my motorbike insurance cover me for travel in Morocco?
You must give
your insurance company a call to tell them of your destination(s) and duration
of stay. Your insurance company will issue a green card or amend your insurance
policy to provide cover.
5.
Will I be carrying my luggage all the time?
Only in Europe. Once we arrive
in Morocco, we are greeted by our support vehicle and it remains with us throughout
until we leave Morocco. The land rover support vehicle will carry excess baggage,
water, emergency fuel, snacks, and a basic tool kit.
6.
What if I get sick while on tour?
You must ensure that you have sufficient
insurance cover to have you and your motorcycle repatriated to your country of
residence should you be unable to ride at all due to illness.
7.
Do we ride as a group?
We do not ride in a convoy but
rather in small groups with each group establishing their own pace and style of
riding. You may ride alone, in small groups, or decide to ride with the guide.
8.
How much experience is required?
Experience in touring abroad is not
required – your guide will ensure that you are given the correct advice and care.
It is essential that you are comfortable riding your motorbike and that you ride
your own style and pace – we’ll take care of the rest.
For
our GS & Large Trailie OFFROAD Tours you
should be comfortable with the following on your large trailie:
ascend
& descend hills with confidence
ride ruts
river crossings
ride
muddy or sandy terrain
lift, manoeuvre, and balance your bike
hill recovery
situations
9.
What distances do we cover each day and do we have rest days?
Distances
vary from 140 miles to 350 miles on the tour. The shorter mileage days will be
in Morocco. The route is designed and mileages calculated to accommodate terrain,
climate, temperature, and points of interest. Adequate time is provided to relax
and even enjoy some Moroccan retail therapy.
10.
Will my bike be secure at night?
All our accommodations are selected
with bike security in mind. We do however recommend that you bring your disc locks
or security chains. Our land rover will carry these items for you during the day.
11.
What tools / spares do I need to bring?
Although our support vehicle
does carry a general tool kit, it is advisable that you bring your bike’s tool
kit. We recommend that you bring spares such as bulbs, fuses, tube, puncture repair
kit etc.
12.
What happens if my bike breaks down?
AA or RAC will provide emergency
breakdown and recovery in Europe. It is therefore essential that you obtain the
cover prior to starting the tour. There is no similar service in Morocco at the
moment. However Wildcat Adventures in association with our Moroccan agent would
endeavour to arrange recovery of bike and rider (pillion) to the nearest garage
in Morocco for bike repair. If necessary we would assist in the recovery of bike
and rider (pillion) to the ferry at Tangier. In the unlikely event that these
services become necessary in Morocco the client would be responsible for all recovery/repair
and associated costs incurred including accommodation, meals, telephone charges,
etc.
13.
What range should my fuel tank have?
You should be familiar with your
fuel tank range. Our support vehicle will carry emergency fuel should you misjudge
your range. Each day we will provide you with details on the distances to the
filling stations. N.B. It is not necessary to carry additional fuel cans/jerry
cans on your bike.
14.
Will I have access to cash machines / banks?
Money is
easily obtained at most ATM machines, banks or currency exchange offices. Traveller’s
cheques can be exchanged at most banks. Moroccan currency can be purchased after
we have cleared entry customs.
15.
How much money do I bring?
While travelling through Spain the Euro will
be applicable. A moderate sum to cover lunch, dinner, snacks, and fuel will be
required. Fuel can be purchased on all major credit cards. While travelling through
Morocco, Moroccan Dirhams are required and these can only be purchased on entry
into the country. Allow equivalent of 20-30 Euros for lunch and dinner each day
while en route through Spain. Fuel in Morocco is at least 20% cheaper than in
Europe. Credit cards are accepted at some garages in Morocco.
16.
Will I be able to use my credit card?
Widely accepted throughout Spain
and in major stores, hotels, and fuel stations in Morocco.
17.
What are the accommodations like?
All our accommodations we have selected
are clean, comfortable, have secure bike areas, and serve excellent food. We use
2-4 star hotels some with swimming pools, traditional Kasbahs, and mountain and
auberges.
18.
What if I must cancel and cannot join the tour?
We do have BOOKING
CONDITIONS which we provide with all bookings. Your deposit secures a space
on the tour and is non-refundable.
19.
What if Wildcat Adventures cancels the tour?
We will use our best endeavours
to ensure that there are no cancellations but reserve the right to cancel the
tour should the minimum number of person stipulated within the tour details not
be met. In this case all monies will be refunded minus a small administration
charge. Please refer to our booking conditions for full details.
20.
What about my payment protection?
All eligible payments are held in trust
in accordance with the EU package holiday directive.
21.
What if we get delayed in the Ferry crossings?
We cannot be responsible
for any unforeseen delays in ferry crossings to/from UK and to/from Morocco. In
the event of a delay you will be responsible for providing your own meals and
accommodations.
22.
Do I need travel and holiday insurance?
It is a condition of our holidays
that you have full travel insurance including medical insurance, repatriation,
and cancellation cover, including recovery for your motorcycle.
23.
What bike is suitable for the trip?
For our Atlas Mountains Raid ROAD
tour - Trail, Touring and Sports Bikes are suitable for use on the tour. Minimum
capacity 600cc is recommended.
For our GS and Large Trailie OFFROAD
Tour please see tour details.
24.
Will I have access to unleaded fuel?
Yes. Our route book details all
the suitable fuel points enroute. At each morning's briefing we will advise you
on the fuel points to use enroute. Our support vehicle carries an emergency supply
of unleaded fuel should you misjudge your range.
25.
How many miles will we cover on the trip?
For our Atlas Raid ROAD tour
you will cover pproximately 3300 miles (Plymouth to Plymouth).
For
our GS & Large Trailie OFFROAD Tour you will cover approximately 1700 miles
(Tarifa to Tarifa) with approx 550 miles offroad (offroad tyres required)
26.
Is this tour suitable for pillions?
Our Atlas Mountains Raid Road tour
is definitely suitable for pillions. All riding is on surfaced and good quality
roads. We have designed our route to allow for rest/café stops and plenty
of photo stops. There are many attractions to see along the way and we take the
time to visit them.
Our GS & Large Trailie OFFROAD Tour, and other
offroad tours are for solo riders only.
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