Episode 64: Morocco by Motorcycle with Clay Bastion – Morocco’s Modern “Old World” Culture, Travel Tips

Old and New

Episode 64

Morocco with

Clay Bastion

   “How about Morocco?” Thanks to Clay Bastion, this question gets answered. Join us for a conversation with this North African gem of a country at its center. Clay Bastion has traveled via two wheels with and without MotoQuest Founder, Phil Freeman. Clay is cool under pressure, willing to pitch in and a generous spirit. He can hang; at the Dakar Rally, on the back of a camel or on a rooftop without guardrails.

    Walk the Marrakech Medina. Learn how to barter with some of the best in the world. If you don’t say, “No,” be prepared to carry something that you didn’t want or need along on the rest of the trip. Moroccan Math Equations, inches of skin multiplied by kilometers from the beach divided by inches of clothing, there will be a test.

    Clay introduced the idea of scouting trips to Phil over a decade ago. These trips are first forays into new lands. Riders who sign up know that it will involve hiccups, getting lost, break downs without spares and more and also, less. That pain is part of the fun. These are Zombie apocalypse first round draft picks. Clay makes the cut. He knows that no matter what, you don’t feed the monkeys.

 IIn this episode Phil and Clay talk about the modern and ancient influences in Morocco and give some travel tips. 

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Episode 63: Morocco by Motorcycle with Clay Bastion – Roads, Riding, and the Love of Water

For the Respect of Water

Episode 63

Morocco with

Clay Bastion

   “How about Morocco?” Thanks to Clay Bastion, this question gets answered. Join us for a conversation with this North African gem of a country at its center. Clay Bastion has traveled via two wheels with and without MotoQuest Founder, Phil Freeman. Clay is cool under pressure, willing to pitch in and a generous spirit. He can hang; at the Dakar Rally, on the back of a camel or on a rooftop without guardrails.

    Walk the Marrakech Medina. Learn how to barter with some of the best in the world. If you don’t say, “No,” be prepared to carry something that you didn’t want or need along on the rest of the trip. Moroccan Math Equations, inches of skin multiplied by kilometers from the beach divided by inches of clothing, there will be a test.

    Clay introduced the idea of scouting trips to Phil over a decade ago. These trips are first forays into new lands. Riders who sign up know that it will involve hiccups, getting lost, break downs without spares and more and also, less. That pain is part of the fun. These are Zombie apocalypse first round draft picks. Clay makes the cut. He knows that no matter what, you don’t feed the monkeys.

 In this episode Phil and Clay talk about the riding in Morocco, and the nuances of traveling in a country without alcohol and a love of cats.

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Episode 62: Morocco by Motorcycle with Clay Bastion – Mosques, Hotels and the Food of Morocco

The Taste of Morocco

Episode 62

Morocco with

Clay Bastion

   “How about Morocco?” Thanks to Clay Bastion, this question gets answered. Join us for a conversation with this North African gem of a country at its center. Clay Bastion has traveled via two wheels with and without MotoQuest Founder, Phil Freeman. Clay is cool under pressure, willing to pitch in and a generous spirit. He can hang; at the Dakar Rally, on the back of a camel or on a rooftop without guardrails.

    Walk the Marrakech Medina. Learn how to barter with some of the best in the world. If you don’t say, “No,” be prepared to carry something that you didn’t want or need along on the rest of the trip. Moroccan Math Equations, inches of skin multiplied by kilometers from the beach divided by inches of clothing, there will be a test.

    Clay introduced the idea of scouting trips to Phil over a decade ago. These trips are first forays into new lands. Riders who sign up know that it will involve hiccups, getting lost, break downs without spares and more and also, less. That pain is part of the fun. These are Zombie apocalypse first round draft picks. Clay makes the cut. He knows that no matter what, you don’t feed the monkeys.

In this episode Phil and Clay detail the what it like to travel in a Muslim culture, the styles of hotels along the way, and life’s most important passion: Food. 

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Episode 61: Morocco by Motorcycle with Clay Bastion – The Labyrinth of Marrakech

The Labyrinth of Marrakech

Episode 61

Morocco with

Clay Bastion

   “How about Morocco?” Thanks to Clay Bastion, this question gets answered. Join us for a conversation with this North African gem of a country at its center. Clay Bastion has traveled via two wheels with and without MotoQuest Founder, Phil Freeman. Clay is cool under pressure, willing to pitch in and a generous spirit. He can hang; at the Dakar Rally, on the back of a camel or on a rooftop without guardrails.

    Walk the Marrakech Medina. Learn how to barter with some of the best in the world. If you don’t say, “No,” be prepared to carry something that you didn’t want or need along on the rest of the trip. Moroccan Math Equations, inches of skin multiplied by kilometers from the beach divided by inches of clothing, there will be a test.

    Clay introduced the idea of scouting trips to Phil over a decade ago. These trips are first forays into new lands. Riders who sign up know that it will involve hiccups, getting lost, break downs without spares and more and also, less. That pain is part of the fun. These are Zombie apocalypse first round draft picks. Clay makes the cut. He knows that no matter what, you don’t feed the monkeys.

In this episode Clay and Phil talk about labyrinths, communicating with locals and the Marrakech rooftop culture. 

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Episode 60: Morocco by Motorcycle with Clay Bastion – Inception of a Scouting Trip

Inception of a Scouting Trip

Episode 60

Morocco with

Clay Bastion

   “How about Morocco?” Thanks to Clay Bastion, this question gets answered. Join us for a conversation with this North African gem of a country at its center. Clay Bastion has traveled via two wheels with and without MotoQuest Founder, Phil Freeman. Clay is cool under pressure, willing to pitch in and a generous spirit. He can hang; at the Dakar Rally, on the back of a camel or on a rooftop without guardrails.

    Walk the Marrakech Medina. Learn how to barter with some of the best in the world. If you don’t say, “No,” be prepared to carry something that you didn’t want or need along on the rest of the trip. Moroccan Math Equations, inches of skin multiplied by kilometers from the beach divided by inches of clothing, there will be a test.

    Clay introduced the idea of scouting trips to Phil over a decade ago. These trips are first forays into new lands. Riders who sign up know that it will involve hiccups, getting lost, break downs without spares and more and also, less. That pain is part of the fun. These are Zombie apocalypse first round draft picks. Clay makes the cut. He knows that no matter what, you don’t feed the monkeys.

In this episode Clay and Phil regale on some past moto-adventures and talk about how the idea of a scouting trip to Morocco came to be. 

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Episode 16: Inception of MotoQuest

Whats Next, Being an Entrepreneur

Episode 16

Inception of MotoQuest

Phil wraps up the experience of starting MotoQuest and talks about the future, and the trials of being an entrepreneur.

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Episode 15: Inception of MotoQuest

Surviving Covid, Group Dynamics

Episode 15

Inception of MotoQuest

Phil talks about running MotoQuest during Covid, and the types of people that join the tours.

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Episode 14: Inception of MotoQuest

Rebranding and International Tours

Episode 14

Inception of MotoQuest

Phil talks about how the business evolved into an international tour company, rebranding and the expansion of motorcycle rental shops.

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Episode 13: Inception of MotoQuest

First American Rider and an Angel

Episode 13

Inception of MotoQuest

Phil talks about his first American rider, and the unplanned meeting with an Angel.

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Episode 12: Inception of MotoQuest

The First Three Years

Episode 12

Inception of MotoQuest

Phil talks about the challenges, set backs, and accomplishments of the first three years of business of MotoQuest, known then as Alaska Rider Tours.

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