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Naks

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
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Cheshire110 wrote:
...Mauritania/Senegal a bit more unknown but also fairly quiet and pretty stable countries really - nothing like the organised threat that you might face in South Africa for example

LOL, that's a joke right? Morocco/Mauritania, where's there's an ongoing border war with Western Sahara, and the rally's route literally crosses into the conflict zone

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15th Jun 2024 9:22am

Moo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: UK
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Ah! It also gives dates and places where high value westerners are available for potential hostage taking.

Might need a rethink bearing in mind it's my daughters.

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15th Jun 2024 11:22am

Ianb

Member Since: 25 Oct 2023
Location: Devon
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The seriousness is not funny at all, but I couldn't help imagine a more comedic run from bandits and laugh thinking of all the modern Defenders flying away from trouble and knowing my luck in the 300tdi, there'd be a mad panic when we reach an incline and the speed starts dropping... The Yeti - 110 Camper https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic90308.html
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15th Jun 2024 2:29pm

wyvern

Member Since: 13 Dec 2009
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2117

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red

Judging by the number of overland vehicles motorcycles and bicycles crossing the border daily in large and small groups.. the possibility is rather diminished,
we had no issues with our vehicles (4x4 or bikes) crossing any of the borders .. but contact Nelson, the organiser directly to get a complete answer. He organises numerous events during the year and had lots of experience and up to date knowledge
Im just a happy punter and will be touring Morocco again in the new year, but not part of the challenge group this time

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15th Jun 2024 6:46pm

The_75th

Member Since: 28 Apr 2023
Location: Devon
Posts: 30

I too have been following this with interest.

It looks pretty gruelling - I'm used to long drives. Chernobyl and back in 10 days. Nordkapp and back in 12 days in winter. But this is fairly fast driving off road all day long.

That being said, if I can find a co-driver who's mad enough to join me, I reckon I'm up for it.

20th Jul 2024 9:43pm

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