Morocco is a road tripper's dream, with well-maintained highways connecting dramatically different landscapes. This route takes you from Tangier through the Rif, across the Middle Atlas, down to the desert, and back along the Atlantic coast.
Day 1-2: Tangier to Chefchaouen - Start in cosmopolitan Tangier, explore the kasbah and Cafe Hafa, then drive 2 hours to the blue city of Chefchaouen. Spend a day hiking and photographing.
Day 3-4: Chefchaouen to Fes - Drive through the rolling Rif Mountains to the ancient imperial city of Fes. Two days is the minimum to explore the world's largest medina.
Day 5: Fes to Midelt - Cross the Middle Atlas through cedar forests where Barbary macaques play in the trees. Stop in Ifrane, the "Switzerland of Morocco." Overnight in Midelt.
Day 6-7: Midelt to Merzouga - Drive through the dramatic Ziz Gorge, past the fossil beds of Erfoud, to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Overnight in a desert camp.
Day 8: Merzouga to Dades Valley - The "Road of a Thousand Kasbahs" begins. Stop at Todra Gorge for a walk between 300-meter canyon walls.
Day 9-10: Dades to Ouarzazate - Visit Ait Benhaddou (the Game of Thrones kasbah) and the Atlas Film Studios. Ouarzazate is the Hollywood of Africa.
Day 11-12: Ouarzazate to Marrakech - Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 meters). Arrive in Marrakech for two days of souks, palaces, and gardens.
Day 13-14: Marrakech to Essaouira - End your trip on the Atlantic coast. Fresh seafood, art galleries, and wind-swept beaches provide the perfect conclusion.
Written by
City Tours Morocco Editorial Team
Written and maintained by the City Tours Morocco editorial team. City Tours Morocco is affiliated with our tour partner, Serenity Morocco Tours.
