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  1. miguelreposo avatar

    RE: where to land in Morocco

    by miguelreposo 30 May 2012

    I would suggest flying into Madrid, from where you can take the train at Atocha station south to Algeciras direct via Cordoba, the scenery…

  2. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Itinary from June 11 through 25th based in Malaga

    by anillos_de_saturno 30 May 2012

    Being in Málaga you could take a ferry to the Spanish town of Melilla. Once in Melilla, you can cross to Morocco overland. That way you…

  3. Aribo avatar

    RE: Itinary from June 11 through 25th based in Malaga

    by Aribo 30 May 2012

    No offense, but may I ask why you'd want to go to Morocco for 24 hours at most without having a specific idea of what to do there? Is…

  4. WanderinWilco avatar

    RE: where to land in Morocco

    by WanderinWilco 30 May 2012

    Coming from the US you will land at Madrid from where you can catch a flight to Casablaca or Marrakech - not cheap. Or take a bus to Algecir…

  5. Loopy71 avatar

    RE: Day trip to Morocco from Spain

    by Loopy71 29 May 2012

    hum.. I would suggest that if possible you stay over. If you can't but you still want to go then i would drive 50 mins or so from GIb…

  6. katelink avatar

    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. neckervd avatar

    RE: Day trip to Morocco from Spain

    by neckervd 28 May 2012

    A on e day trip to Morocco is a nonsense anyway. But if it cannot be avoided, the best solution would look more or less like that: Dirve…

  8. neckervd avatar

    RE: Day trip to Morocco from Spain

    by neckervd 28 May 2012

    Leave Gibraltar ar 8am, drive to Algeciras, take the next ferry to Tanger Med, dirve from there to Tetouan. Arrival at 1pm Moroccan time.…

  9. WanderinWilco avatar

    RE: Day trip to Morocco from Spain

    by WanderinWilco 27 May 2012

    On a one day trip it is feasible if the ferry is running (from Gib they are not as frequent). A better option might be to catch an early…

  10. galleyboy avatar

    RE: Help with Spain itinerary

    by galleyboy 27 May 2012

    In my opinion first week is too dense, one city per day!!!! I'd choose maximum 3 cities no more. 1 day only in Córdoba is clearly insuffic…

  11. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Madrid Airport info

    by anillos_de_saturno 26 May 2012

    +My question. what is the cheapest way to get to tangier from Barajas ASAP.+ There's a flight departing Barajas at 11:35 a.m. The flight…

  12. miguelreposo avatar

    RE: Tangier Med Port Car Rental

    by miguelreposo 25 May 2012

    LS13, Tanger Med port is a very long way from Tangier city, you're thinking of the old port? I passed through the new Tanger…

  13. cbaumga2 avatar

    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…

  14. 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…

  15. TimCullis avatar

    RE: Best route for Family tour of Morocco

    by TimCullis 14 May 2012

    Ferries from Gibraltar are infrequent, you may need to go via Algeciras (to Tanger Med) or Tarifa (Tanger Ville), see map on post 6 [here|ht…

  16. annemariet avatar

    RE: Madrid > Badajoz > Tarifa

    by annemariet 11 May 2012

    There may be someone on here who will put the time in for you with buses or a combination with train, but, sorry, it will not be. Train…

  17. Liberat avatar

    RE: Cinema in Tarifa? (or anywhere close)

    by Liberat 10 May 2012

    No idea about cinemas in Tarifa and/or Algeciras, but in Spain, with the exception of the biggest cities, it is almost impossible to find…

  18. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: From Tanger to?

    by anillos_de_saturno 06 May 2012

    WanderinWilco said in #1: +the ferry Algeciras to Ceuta gives a view of colonial Spain before taking the road south and west.+ There…

  19. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Roadtrip to the south of Spain and staying in Tarifa

    by anillos_de_saturno 06 May 2012

    +Im thinking maybe to skip Merida and stay a whole day extra in Salamanca, would like to see both, but then time is so short for both.…

  20. matsmats avatar

    Re: Seeking advice for Spain > Morocco > Canary Islands Itinerary

    by matsmats 01 May 2012

    The itinerary you suggest isn't as bad as others claim. It's a fun and interesting cultural trip, giving you an interesting insight into…

  21. genj avatar

    Re: Ferry to Tangier - Tarifa or Algeciras??

    by genj 29 April 2012

    Thanks Tim, I know, maiden journey in Morocco. But I am enjoying the country more than i ever dreamed. thanks for the guidance, really…

  22. annemariet avatar

    RE: Transport from Granada to Gibraltar

    by annemariet 29 April 2012

    As already advised - train Granada to Algeciras - http://www.renfe.com/ bus Algeciras to La Linea - http://www.ctmcg.es/doc/horarios/M-12…

  23. WanderinWilco avatar

    RE: Transport from Granada to Gibraltar

    by WanderinWilco 29 April 2012

    If you take the bus or train to Algeciras it is a short taxi ride to La Linea from where you walk across the border. The bus may (not…

  24. TimCullis avatar

    RE: Opening of new 'Tanger Med' port

    by TimCullis 28 April 2012

    [Portillo bus service|http://portillo.avanzabus.com/web/default.aspx] from Malaga Central bus station to Algeciras, then take the shuttle…

  25. lynseynile avatar

    Re: Opening of new 'Tanger Med' port

    by lynseynile 28 April 2012

    Hi Tim, Can you help? We'll be in Malaga and would like to go directly to Tangiers. What do you recommend as the best transport - bus…

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