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October 2 2025 - First Steps in Africa — Arrival in Morocco
📍 Location: Morocco — from the ferry port to Mohammedia
🗒️ Episode Notes: Good day! Today was the long-awaited day — making it to Africa. Since we were close to the ferry departure point, we quickly realized that the entry wasn’t where we first thought. After a few twists and turns, some paperwork, and a couple of return trips, we finally got the confirmation needed for our journey.
Our ferry was heading to Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the Moroccan side, but we wanted to land further east toward Tangier. After navigating a lineup of several ships, we boarded a smaller vessel — the same one I remembered from my first trip to Morocco back in the early ’80s. Onboard, we met France and Bert from the Netherlands, two motorbike travelers, which reminded me how much I enjoy meeting new people and sharing stories.
The ferry journey itself went smoothly, but arriving in Morocco was an adventure. The harbor was massive, and navigating customs and vehicle checks took patience. Vehicles were scanned six at a time, and we waited for our papers to be approved while exchanging some dollars for Moroccan Dirhams.
Once on the road, we made our way through Rabat, admiring its wide boulevards, embassy-lined streets, and attention to cleanliness. We drove along the coast, stopping in Mohammedia just before Casablanca. Along the way, we noticed numerous policemen stationed along the freeway, likely for a government motorcade — possibly even the king of Morocco passing by!
Overall, it was a thrilling first day in Africa, hugging the coast, seeing the water, and taking in the sights. There’s much more to come, and I’m excited to share it as life unfolds.
🎧 Key Moments:
- 00:45 – Arrival at ferry port, initial confusion about entry points
- 02:15 – Paperwork and confirmation for the ferry journey
- 03:30 – Choosing the right ferry to Tangier, not Ceuta
- 05:00 – Meeting fellow travelers France and Bert from the Netherlands
- 06:15 – Ferry ride reflections and remembering previous journeys
- 07:30 – Arrival in Morocco: customs, vehicle scans, and exchanging money
- 09:00 – Driving through Rabat and appreciating its boulevards
- 10:15 – Police presence and motorcade along the route
- 11:30 – First impressions of Mohammedia and the Moroccan coast
- 12:00 – Excitement for the adventures ahead in Africa
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By Andre van der Most📍 Location: Morocco — from the ferry port to Mohammedia
🗒️ Episode Notes: Good day! Today was the long-awaited day — making it to Africa. Since we were close to the ferry departure point, we quickly realized that the entry wasn’t where we first thought. After a few twists and turns, some paperwork, and a couple of return trips, we finally got the confirmation needed for our journey.
Our ferry was heading to Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the Moroccan side, but we wanted to land further east toward Tangier. After navigating a lineup of several ships, we boarded a smaller vessel — the same one I remembered from my first trip to Morocco back in the early ’80s. Onboard, we met France and Bert from the Netherlands, two motorbike travelers, which reminded me how much I enjoy meeting new people and sharing stories.
The ferry journey itself went smoothly, but arriving in Morocco was an adventure. The harbor was massive, and navigating customs and vehicle checks took patience. Vehicles were scanned six at a time, and we waited for our papers to be approved while exchanging some dollars for Moroccan Dirhams.
Once on the road, we made our way through Rabat, admiring its wide boulevards, embassy-lined streets, and attention to cleanliness. We drove along the coast, stopping in Mohammedia just before Casablanca. Along the way, we noticed numerous policemen stationed along the freeway, likely for a government motorcade — possibly even the king of Morocco passing by!
Overall, it was a thrilling first day in Africa, hugging the coast, seeing the water, and taking in the sights. There’s much more to come, and I’m excited to share it as life unfolds.
🎧 Key Moments:
- 00:45 – Arrival at ferry port, initial confusion about entry points
- 02:15 – Paperwork and confirmation for the ferry journey
- 03:30 – Choosing the right ferry to Tangier, not Ceuta
- 05:00 – Meeting fellow travelers France and Bert from the Netherlands
- 06:15 – Ferry ride reflections and remembering previous journeys
- 07:30 – Arrival in Morocco: customs, vehicle scans, and exchanging money
- 09:00 – Driving through Rabat and appreciating its boulevards
- 10:15 – Police presence and motorcade along the route
- 11:30 – First impressions of Mohammedia and the Moroccan coast
- 12:00 – Excitement for the adventures ahead in Africa