Morocco, Algeria, Tunisa, Sicilly and Turkey then 3 monthes traveling back to UK

[garygiles1963]

HI

I'm planning a long trip starting next April to the above countries.

Any advice and recommendations for the above place’s would be greatly appreciated.

Is there any issue’s traveling for long periods to these countries. I'm thinking 3 Months in Morocco, then maybe month in Algeria, Tunisia and Sicily. then 3 months in Turkey. Am I correct in saying I should be able to take 3 months traveling back to the UK as Turkey is not part of the Schengen Area, depending how long I spend in Sicily and Italy.

Recommendations for vehicle and travel insurance for this type of travel.

Many thanks
Gary

 

[Bat21]

I don't think it's possible to enter Algeria from Morocco

 

[garygiles1963]

Thanks, thats very dull

I don't think it's possible to enter Algeria from Morocco

G.

 

[GeekOKent]

Thanks, thats very dull

G.

You could try raise a little army, and try storm the border?

 

[garygiles1963]

Lol

I think there enough troubles going on in the world.

So change of plans, already

I'm now think, from Morocco, ferry across to Genoa then explore the Western Alps.

G.

 

[yogi]

HI

I'm planning a long trip starting next April to the above countries.

Any advice and recommendations for the above place’s would be greatly appreciated.

Is there any issue’s traveling for long periods to these countries. I'm thinking 3 Months in Morocco, then maybe month in Algeria, Tunisia and Sicily. then 3 months in Turkey. Am I correct in saying I should be able to take 3 months traveling back to the UK as Turkey is not part of the Schengen Area, depending how long I spend in Sicily and Italy.

Recommendations for vehicle and travel insurance for this type of travel.

Many thanks
Gary

Why not skip Morocco and go to Tunisia and Algeria?

 

[garygiles1963]

Why not skip Morocco and go to Tunisia and Algeria?

Yeah, I been thinking about that. Just I have been doing loads of research on Morocco. Does make sense though. Algeria, Tunisia, sicily and Turkey. Maybe do Morocco next year.

G.

 

[LandcruisingFarmer]

Morocco is nice, went there in 2004. However, completely knocked into a cocked hat by Algeria a few years later. I’ve been fortunate in a previous life to travel quite a lot and Algeria is still at the top. I’d you want real desert and massive vistas and really friendly people, it’s the place. You might need to take a local ‘guide’ though, certainly we had to have one, so make sure you have the extra space. It’s worth it though!

 

[garygiles1963]

Morocco is nice, went there in 2004. However, completely knocked into a cocked hat by Algeria a few years later. I’ve been fortunate in a previous life to travel quite a lot and Algeria is still at the top. I’d you want real desert and massive vistas and really friendly people, it’s the place. You might need to take a local ‘guide’ though, certainly we had to have one, so make sure you have the extra space. It’s worth it though!

Thanks for sharing, I hadn't realy given Algeria much thought, as I was just using it as an interesting way to travel to Turkey via Tunisia, Sicily, and Italy.

Could tell me how long you traveled for, who did you use for vehicle and travel insurance. How did you go about aranging a local guide.

Thanks

G.

 

[LandcruisingFarmer]

Evening Garry,

Apologies in advance if this is a bit long winded.

It’s 17 years ago and I can’t quite remember. I went with Paul Blackburn of one life adventure. Certainly insurance was bought at the border like a lot of countries, probably about £15 and good luck trying to use it. My car insurance I think at the time in the uk was NFU and personal insurance with American Express I think. I was there for 3 or 4 weeks, we went in through Tunisia on the road from Nefta. Onto El Oued, Touggourt, Ouargla and then to Ghardaia. Down to El Golea, In Salah then eventually Tamanrasset. Up through the mountains to the famous monastery and then to Djanet. A lot on dirt pists and huge amounts of desert crossing. It took 5 or 6 days to get to Tam, the distances are huge.

Bupa or one of the other private companies might do a deal on insurance but my ex travel agent wife who was an African specialist for 25 years, warned me to say that at the moment the border between Tunisia and Algeria is in a red zone which means you’ll not get insurance from here. You’re fine once your in country by the looks of it. It looks likely be the no man’s land bit on the map.
We had pre arranged a guide before getting there, I don’t know if you still need one and I think he came via an agency, some advertise now on line. I’m sure the Algerian embassy in London will be able to help, likewise for the visa I presume is still needed. By the way they were helpful, but definitely not quick! It is worth every minute and penny to go though and I plan to go back in the next couple of years if I can get the time away.

Good luck.

 

[LandcruisingFarmer]

Thanks for sharing, I hadn't realy given Algeria much thought, as I was just using it as an interesting way to travel to Turkey via Tunisia, Sicily, and Italy.

Could tell me how long you traveled for, who did you use for vehicle and travel insurance. How did you go about aranging a local guide.

Thanks

G.

Evening Garry,

Apologies in advance if this is a bit long winded.

It’s 17 years ago and I can’t quite remember. I went with Paul Blackburn of one life adventure. Certainly insurance was bought at the border like a lot of countries, probably about £15 and good luck trying to use it. My car insurance I think at the time in the uk was NFU and personal insurance with American Express I think. I was there for 3 or 4 weeks, we went in through Tunisia on the road from Nefta. Onto El Oued, Touggourt, Ouargla and then to Ghardaia. Down to El Golea, In Salah then eventually Tamanrasset. Up through the mountains to the famous monastery and then to Djanet. A lot on dirt pists and huge amounts of desert crossing. It took 5 or 6 days to get to Tam, the distances are huge.

Bupa or one of the other private companies might do a deal on insurance but my ex travel agent wife who was an African specialist for 25 years, warned me to say that at the moment the border between Tunisia and Algeria is in a red zone which means you’ll not get insurance from here. You’re fine once your in country by the looks of it. It looks likely be the no man’s land bit on the map.
We had pre arranged a guide before getting there, I don’t know if you still need one and I think he came via an agency, some advertise now on line. I’m sure the Algerian embassy in London will be able to help, likewise for the visa I presume is still needed. By the way they were helpful, but definitely not quick! It is worth every minute and penny to go though and I plan to go back in the next couple of years if I can get the time away.

Good luck.

 

[Firewout]

We just returned from Algeria yesterday.
28 day trip with acaciaaventure.com
The Raid intégral Algérie is a 28-day 4x4 tour covering more than 7,000 km to discover the most beautiful landscapes in Algeria. We've crossed the Tassili N'ajjer, the Tadrart and part of the Great Western Erg. Mus Hafiz, the boss of our organiser Acacia Aventure, promised us that "every day will be more beautiful", and he was right.
We were a group of 20 toyota’s. Most of the days we were split in different groups and drove independently along a set of waypoints. The big group never was a problem and every night we got together at the bivouac spot or hotel. 18 bivouacs in 28’days.
Everything south of El Golea is controlled area and you can’t go on your own. We met a german couple in a truck in Tamanrasset who were stopped along the way from Alger to Tamanrasset. The rest of their trip was with a police escort on the tarmac roads.
With our organised tour, the visa on arrival was arranged and also the permits for the Tassili national park, so we could drive to the nicest spots, on and off road. A lot of police checkpoints along the way, so I don’t think it is really possible to slip through without an agency. Several times, when we were driving in our little groups, we were stopped by the police to check us out. Always very friendly and helpful.
One day, a tourist was stabbed in Djanet and directly after that our group was stopped at the first town and placed under police escort until they figured out that the attack was from a single criminal and not terroristic. The authorities are very security aware.
But......apart from the police thing, it was magical! Fantastic landscapes! Friendly people who really want you to have a good time in their country. I needed a replacement side window and the guy that fixed it even didn’t want any money.

Ferry from Marseille to Alger. Corsica linea.
You can buy insurance when you leave the port in Alger. Also buy a simcard there. Use Mobilis, they have the best coverage. 12 euros for 30 days 80 GB (yes eighty!)
Diesel : 0,20€ per liter. If you go to the national parks, you’ll need 900 kms of autonomy, 200 liters of diesel in a standard 24v 80.
Credit cards don’t work. Everything is cash.
border with tunisia ar Nefta is open.
Border with Morroco is closed.

 

[Andy]

Gary,
Check out horizons unlimited , the hubb, all the info you’ll need!

 

[toolsplus]

Don't miss Sicily mate,I had 2 trips there in the 1990's,spectacular place with amazing history. Friendly locals and great food...

 

[garygiles1963]

Hi

Thanks to everyone who replied here.

Fiewout, many thanks, and sorry for not replying sooner. Sounds like amazing adaventure you had.

Unfortunatly this route not going to work out for this time, but I have another route which I will post seperatly.

Many thanks.

Gary