[chakerb]

> Google and Apple maps do not differentiate between a good road and a bad road - but that's so important

They also don't differentiate some closed borders! I had an idea in mind to travel across the Arab Maghreb[0] (well excluding Libya for obvious reasons) after the COVID-19 situation start to get better. However, Google Maps said that I can drive car between Algeria and Morocco, which isn't the case[1]. I chose to reroute it to pass through Mauritania instead, however it suggested a non paved road (according to the satellite images) and it seems from my research that the area that Google maps suggested in Algeria is closed for foreigners.

EDIT: OSM seems to suggest to go through Mali instead which indeed a better choice ( well road-wise, giving that I want to go through Mauritania).

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arab_Maghreb_Union

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algeria%E2%80%93Morocco_relati...

[new2628]

There are all these technical solutions, but the following may lead to a better experience and more fun trip overall: Make a rough plan in advance, then as you get there, start asking around and follow the advice of locals: truck drivers, gas station operators, hostel receptionists, etc.