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In fact, lorry drivers might be reluctant to give a lift to hitchhiker since they might have to bribe at each police post then. It is more convenient to hitch to the post that comes after [[Al-Uyuun]] and then ask the police to pass on the information about a "traveling hitchhiker" by phone to the next police post on the road.  
 
In fact, lorry drivers might be reluctant to give a lift to hitchhiker since they might have to bribe at each police post then. It is more convenient to hitch to the post that comes after [[Al-Uyuun]] and then ask the police to pass on the information about a "traveling hitchhiker" by phone to the next police post on the road.  
  
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==Border crossing==
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Be aware of mines in the border region to [[Mauretania]]. Don't leave the road there.
  
 
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[[Category:Northern Africa]]

Revision as of 08:15, 23 April 2009

Flag of Western Sahara Western Sahara
Information
Language: N/A (recognized regional languages are Arabic and Spanish)
Capital: N/A (largest city is Laâyoune (El Aaiún))
Population: 382,617
Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Hitchability: from Average.png (average) to Verygood.png (very good)
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In Western Sahara rides are plentiful and usually free on the main paved roads connecting Laayoune, Dakhla and Smara. The UN does not give rides without official permission apparently which is a shame as it seems they're the only people who can give you any insight into a political situation there. Local Moroccans will tell you all sorts.

Truck drivers might ask you to "sleep" in a discrete position to avoid endless police passport checks.

To get to Mauritania one can ask drivers at camping Moussaffir (north of Dakhla).

In fact, lorry drivers might be reluctant to give a lift to hitchhiker since they might have to bribe at each police post then. It is more convenient to hitch to the post that comes after Al-Uyuun and then ask the police to pass on the information about a "traveling hitchhiker" by phone to the next police post on the road.

Border crossing

Be aware of mines in the border region to Mauretania. Don't leave the road there.