Day 9
Sun 8th
Morocco
Tata to Ksar Tafnidilt (Near Tan-Tan)
Todays Distance 440km
Sleeping Camping site
Mileage 68030
Car - Good - Rear arm still slightly bent
Punctures Today - 1. Total 2
Today starts on tarmac (200k) and then continues offroad, again rocky and with a fantastic mountainous
scenery. We approached the coast to reach the beach we had to cross through quite a lot of water which was
successful however the car died on the other side, the time was very tight as the tide was coming in fast and
we had to travel about 25km along te beach before high tide or have to turn back and take the long (tarmac)
way around to reach camp. All of the other teams continued on due to the time frame and the mechanics and
ourselves worked franticly to change the 123 ignition unit which had taken in water (luckily we had a
spare!) Once the engine was running again we set off driving along the beach which was superb, (I’m glad
we didn’t miss this) I think they should allow it in the UK! Just as we thought we were ok and had made it
we discovered there was a large pool of water at our exit point We tried to go over a dune but got stuck!
The organisation were only 5-10 mins behind us so after pulling us free they explained we would have to
drive alongside a steep dune to get off the beach… exciting! After the beach we tackled a lot of soft sand
and passed a couple of other 2cvs stuck so we grouped together to help one another through and continue
onto camp.