Tour Overview
Morocco is an assault on the senses — in the best possible way. From the blue-washed alleys of Chefchaouen to the infinite silence of the Sahara at Merzouga, from the medieval labyrinth of Fès to the wind-battered Atlantic coast at Essaouira, this 11-day self-drive is the most complete Morocco journey you can make behind a steering wheel.
You'll drive a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or Renault Duster through Sahara desert tracks, over the High Atlas passes, and along the Draa Valley's ancient ksar road — through four UNESCO World Heritage cities and into the deep desert. Nights alternate between ornate riads in imperial cities and a luxury desert camp beneath a star-filled Saharan sky.
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
| Day | Date | Route | Activity | Meals | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Apr 28 | Casablanca | Arrival. Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque — the third-largest in the world, perched on the Atlantic. Welcome dinner in the city. | Meals included — Dinner | — km |
| Day 2 | Apr 29 | Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen | Pass through UNESCO-listed Rabat, Morocco's graceful capital. Arrive in the legendary blue city of Chefchaouen, draped across the Rif Mountains — every alley a photograph. | Meals included — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | 340 km |
| Day 3 | Apr 30 | Chefchaouen → Fès | Drive south through the Rif foothills to Fès — Morocco's spiritual and intellectual capital. Check in to a riad inside the medina. Evening wander through the lamplit souks. | Meals included — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | 200 km |
| Day 4 | May 1 | Fès — Full Day | Full day in the medina. Chouara tanneries with their vivid dye pits, the ornate Bou Inania Madrasa, spice souks, the copper quarter. Afternoon hammam experience. Dinner in a traditional Fassi palace. | Meals included — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | — km |
| Day 5 | May 2 | Fès → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt | Cross the Middle Atlas — a landscape of cedar forests, alpine meadows, and Barbary macaques. Ifrane, Morocco's Swiss village. Drive through to the gateway of the desert at Midelt. | Meals included — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | 280 km |
| Day 6 | May 3 | Midelt → Merzouga | The desert beckons. Drive south across the Ziz Gorge and through the Tafilalet oases to Merzouga, where the Erg Chebbi dunes rise 150 metres from the flat hammada. Check in to a luxury desert camp at the dune base. | Meals included — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | 300 km |
| Day 7 | May 4 | Merzouga | Full Sahara day. Dawn camel trek into the dunes, sunrise from the top. 4WD sand driving across the erg. Afternoon rest in the tent. Sunset on the dunes with Berber tea. Night: traditional music around the fire under a sky blazing with stars. | Meals included — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | — km |
| Day 8 | May 5 | Merzouga → Draa Valley → Zagora | Drive the magnificent Draa Valley — a 150 km corridor of kasbahs, rose fields, and palm-fringed oases. Pass through Agdez and Tamnougalt kasbahs. Arrive in Zagora as the palm groves glow in the late afternoon. | Meals included — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | 280 km |
| Day 9 | May 6 | Zagora → Ouarzazate → Ait Benhaddou | Drive to Ouarzazate — Morocco's Hollywood. Visit the UNESCO ksar of Ait Benhaddou, filming location for Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones. A crumbling earthen citadel of extraordinary beauty. | Meals included — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | 180 km |
| Day 10 | May 7 | Ouarzazate → Marrakech → Essaouira | Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass — Morocco's most dramatic mountain road at 2,260m. Descend to Marrakech for a medina lunch. Continue to the windswept Atlantic port of Essaouira for a farewell dinner by the sea. | Meals included — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | 360 km |
| Day 11 | May 8 | Essaouira → Casablanca | Final coastal drive north along the Atlantic Highway. Vehicle return, airport transfers, departure. Morocco leaves its mark on every traveller who drives it. | Meals included — Breakfast | 360 km |
Vehicle Options
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Toyota Prado Automatic Transmission -
Renault Duster Automatic Transmission
Tour Inclusions
- Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or Renault Duster with insurance & fuel
- 10 nights accommodation — riads in imperial cities + luxury desert camp
- Daily breakfast + dinner throughout
- MotoRover tour manager + licensed local Moroccan guide
- Support vehicle with mechanic
- GPS navigation & offline maps
- Airport transfers — Casablanca arrival & departure
- Desert experience — camel trek, camp, 4WD dune driving
- Tour merchandise (MotoRover kit)
- GST & TCS included
Optional Services
- Single Room Supplement €420
- Extra Night in Marrakech (Twin/Double) €150
- Extra Night in Marrakech (Single) €130
- Extra Night in Casablanca (Twin/Double) €140
- Extra Night in Casablanca (Single) €120
Tour Exclusions
- International flights (typically INR 45,000–60,000 return from India)
- Lunches (est. €10–15 per day)
- Personal travel insurance (from India, budget roughly INR 3,000)
- Moroccan visa (if applicable)
- Personal expenses
- Single room supplement (optional) — from €420 when available; confirm at booking
- Hammam & spa experiences in Marrakech (optional) — allow from ~€25 per visit
Tour Details
Food and Water
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (Veg/Non-Veg)
Accommodation
On twin-sharing basis. Single room upgrade available
Total Travel Distance
1800 Kms
Riding / Driving Time
4-5 hours every day with multiple breaks
Terrain
Paved roads
Air Connectivity
Casablanca has flights from Mumbai (Via Bahrain, Jeddah & Egypt) & Delhi (Via Dubai, Doha, & Paris)
Weather Forecast
Expect pleasant weather during this time. Average day temperature 21 and night 11 degrees Celsius.
Additional Costs
Air Fair – INR 50,000 Onwards
Visa - INR 7,700
Personal Travel Insurance INR 2000 to 3000
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