Eightpot Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 We've been exploring southern Morocco, Western Sahara & Mauritania in the Range Rover ambulance for a few months, with an additional passenger on board - our 18 year old cat! A few pics for cat/Landy fans. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted December 16, 2022 Author Share Posted December 16, 2022 Worlds longest train - Mauritanian ore train - 2.5km long - need to zoom in a bit! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Eightpot Posted December 16, 2022 Author Share Posted December 16, 2022 Lots of old Santanas still in everyday use 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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landroversforever Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Do you have any issues with borders with the cat on board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 Had to get all vaccinations done and a European travel certificate which was checked at Folkestone, then a rabies titer test done in spain with a export permit at the ceuta border so she can return into Europe. But other than having the microchip scanned at Folkestone, customs haven't been the slightest bit interested anywhere. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurbie Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 brings back memory's , been there a couple years ago on my way to Gambia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Very, very nice ! Please keep them coming - exp. with that brave cat.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 The cat has undoubtedly been the star of the show! Over 18 now - since it was a kitten has been timid to the point of living inside a sofa for the first five years and petrified of strangers. Was a tough decision to bring it, but definitely the best thing we ever did. In five months not a single complaint, little accident or refusal - despite temps hitting over 40 degrees for a great deal of the time, some very hardcore off-roading, desert crossings, corrugations and hundreds of people wanting to say hello to it. She loves being in the car, and her favourite bit is wild camping in the desert with long evening walks. She has the routine down to perfection, walks to heel, comes when called, knows where she needs to be at the various times or if we're going off-road and tucks herself into a secure spot. Cant believe the change in temprement. We were going to put her into a cattery and spend winter in South Africa as we normally do, but no way we can leave this crew member behind now 😄 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steve b Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Thanks for posting- pic's are stunning. The cat being on your travels with you has indeed stolen the show, not a tale anyone would expect to read Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 A proper Range Rover dashboard ! Nice 👍 Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Beautiful pictures of the trip. And the Cat! You should write a book about the trip. and the cat! Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Enjoyable to read/see. Please do keep the updates coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted December 19, 2022 Author Share Posted December 19, 2022 Can't do this with the new Defender 😄 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Well no, it has a roof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Missing it all already, did you have any issue getting into W.Sah with the border? Some have said there is no issue, others have been turned away or escorted. Keep the pictures coming, i do love an adventure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldorf Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 So that's where all our old Mercedes 190 have gone. Wonderful pictures, I don't know if our cat would fancy a trip like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share Posted December 20, 2022 There aren't any issues driving in to Western Sahara, there's no border at the Moroccan side as they are keen to prove the occupied territory is fully Moroccan. There are a few checkpoints to get through but they're mostly looking at vans/trucks or illegal migrants. There is sensitivity anywhere near the Algerian border or inland of the main north south road due to the ongoing issues with Polisario - checkpoints increase and so does the inspection. Army tend to be pretty chill, Gendarmes friendly but very inquisitive, police having the smallest guns seem to suffer from a little inferiority complex and give thier job largess with lots of warnings about where you can & can't go, which I've largely found inacurate, and they probably aren't even from the area. They all find the idea of wanting to drive a 200km desert piste pretty baffling and will direct you to a road. I think the convoys were from a few years ago when there was some Polisario activity, especially near the Mauritanian border and Esmarra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 Off-piste trek to Plage Blanche, Guelmim province. One of the most stunning beaches I've ever seen. The scale and emptyness is incredible. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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