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    RE: Info about July wall murals in Assilah

    by miguelreposo 31 May 2012

    It's a few years since I passed through Assilah, and I can't remember any art mural festival, but this situation may have changed. …

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    RE: Getting around Morocco

    by miguelreposo 30 May 2012

    There is only one CTM bus daily, departing from the CTM bus station in Casablanca at Rue Leon Africain for Al Hoceima at 20.00 hours,…

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    RE: Under 21 car rental

    by kate88 29 May 2012

    Though most car hire companies will want you to be over 21 (and some over 25) anything is possible in Morocco if you ask the right people…

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    RE: Two weeks in Morocco this summer

    by kate88 29 May 2012

    I strongly advise against Couchsurfing in Morocco. I have hared of may unhappy endings (both first and second hand), mostly to do with…

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    Brisbane to Morocco and itinerary question

    by katelink 29 May 2012

    I'm heading off on a 42 day trip to Morocco and Spain in May/June next year. I'll be flying out of Brisbane and I was wondering if anyone…

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    Morocco - Spain Itinerary Advice

    by katelink 29 May 2012

    Hi all, I'm planning a 42 day (plus 4 days flight time) trip to Morocco and Spain in May/June 2013. I realise it's very early days, but…

  7. miguelreposo avatar

    RE: Meals Budget for Morocco

    by miguelreposo 27 May 2012

    Prices for food vary considerably throughout Morocco, Essaouira is more expensive than other destinations because of its popularity with…

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    RE: Marrakesh to Chefchaouen in minimal time?

    by IntrepidGee 24 May 2012

    I once tried to take grand taxis down from Fes to Marrakesh the back way (thru Beni Mellal and Kenifra), we had to do it in stages, 3…

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    Tangier Med Port Car Rental

    by cbaumga2 23 May 2012

    I will be arriving in Tangier Med port from Algeciras, and would like to rent a car immediately from the port and drive on to Chefchaouen…

  10. kate88 avatar

    RE: Marrakesh to Chefchaouen in minimal time?

    by kate88 23 May 2012

    LOL....i wish it was!

  11. moroccotraveler avatar

    Re: Marrakesh to Chefchaouen in minimal time?

    by moroccotraveler 23 May 2012

    ...... kati, the driver was talking about the Flies !

  12. kate88 avatar

    RE: Marrakesh to Chefchaouen in minimal time?

    by kate88 23 May 2012

    If it's good enough for Moroccans it's good enough for me. Part of the joy I get out of travelling in Morocco is getting away from health…

  13. miguelreposo avatar

    RE: Marrakesh to Chefchaouen in minimal time?

    by miguelreposo 22 May 2012

    Nothing wrong with using CTM either, if a safe journey is guaranteed, their drivers are the best and don't take stupid risks, especially…

  14. Charlia avatar

    RE: Marrakesh to Chefchaouen in minimal time?

    by Charlia 22 May 2012

    Thank you ever so much for your help! I will report back! x

  15. kate88 avatar

    RE: Marrakesh to Chefchaouen in minimal time?

    by kate88 22 May 2012

    CTM are famous but there are many other busses that go from the station. Nothing wrong with going on a cheaper bus....keeps your cash…

  16. miguelreposo avatar

    RE: Marrakesh to Chefchaouen in minimal time?

    by miguelreposo 22 May 2012

    If you decide on the train, the night sleeper would be best, it's a few years since I travelled this way, but the train was direct and…

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    RE: Marrakesh to Chefchaouen in minimal time?

    by kate88 22 May 2012

    I go for the night train to Tangier (saves a night in a hotel) and then the morning bus from Tangier to Chaouen. It saves allot of messing…

  18. moroccotraveler avatar

    Re: Marrakesh to Chefchaouen in minimal time?

    by moroccotraveler 22 May 2012

    ..... the night train is the most comfortable way to do it, make logistic sense too, travelling while you sleep and rest. All travel…

  19. Charlia avatar

    RE: Marrakesh to Chefchaouen in minimal time?

    by Charlia 21 May 2012

    Would the overnight train to Tangier not be recommended then? We wanted to avoid spending a whole day travelling if possible, just because…

  20. miguelreposo avatar

    RE: Marrakesh to Chefchaouen in minimal time?

    by miguelreposo 21 May 2012

    Whoops, I forgot your return journey to Fes, buses pass through Chefchaouen at the Gare Routiere (bus station) originating at Tangier…

  21. moroccotraveler avatar

    Re: Marrakesh to Chefchaouen in minimal time?

    by moroccotraveler 21 May 2012

    ...... if you use a combination of bus and train, from Marrakech via Casablanca via Asilah and on to Tetouan, 3 trains per day at 07.00h.,…

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    RE: Marrakesh to Chefchaouen in minimal time?

    by miguelreposo 21 May 2012

    Hello Charlia, You were lurking in the right place, I have the CTM timetable I used on my trip last month. Buses leave…

  23. Charlia avatar

    Marrakesh to Chefchaouen in a Day?

    by Charlia 21 May 2012

    Hello all, I've been lurking around the forum for a while reading about all of your wonderful adventures, but this is my first post. …

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    RE: Identity Crisis?

    by neckervd 21 May 2012

    In the many years I answer questions in this forum, I learnt that for 90 per cent of the people here, Southern Europe/Mediterranean area…

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    RE: From Chefchaouen to Lisbon

    by WanderinWilco 21 May 2012

    Exactly the route I would suggest, too. Dave

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