Turkey to Morocco - 1150 GS ADV
| Who | Kurtulus Anil Aret Sar ~ email |
| Profession | Textile and jewellery |
| Born 1959 | Nationality Turkish |
| Previous travel experience | Many times Europe and All Turkey historical places |
| Previous bike travels | North and middle of Italy ,Swiss and France and Local tour |
| This trip | Turkey to Morocco via Portugal |
| Departure date | August 2005 |
| Number in group | 2 Bike 2 Person |
| Trip duration | 3 Weeks |
| Distance covered | 10,000 km |
| Cost of trip (not incl. bike) | 2800 Euro each person ( ferry and hotels inc ) |
| Best day | Come back to Spain from Morocco |
| Worst/ hardest day | Driving to Erfoud in 45 degrees - very very hot weather |
| Favourite place | Merzouga east of Morocco (red dune) |
| Biggest headache | We couldn't find room in Marrakesh hotels in this time at weekend |
| Biggest mistake | August is too hot to ride |
| Most pleasant surprise | We found good hotel in Erfoud (Morocco). Swimming pool, climatized room and fine local meat |
| Any illness | none |
| Other trips planned | Norway and Northkap Finland |
| One travel tip | Sometime forget your bike and explore |
| Bike Model | BMW 1150 GS ADV |
| Age/ mileage on departure | 25,000 km 2003 Model |
| Modifications | None |
| Mods you wish you'd done | Perhaps GPS for Off Road |
| Type of baggage | BMW Alu Side and top case |
| Tyres used | Metzeler Tourance |
| Number of punctures | None |
| Bike's weak point | Too heavy for sand |
| Bike's strong point | Balance and power on the road |
| Bike problems | None |
| Number of accidents | None |
| Same bike again? | Definitely |
| One biking tip | Make tour not race |