Explore Morocco on an Unforgettable 9-Day Exhilarating Self-Drive Expedition with Planet Trotter

🏨 Stay: Hotel | 🚙 Driving Distance: 0 km
📍 Highlights: Hassan II Mosque, Corniche, Old Medina

Arrive in Casablanca, where your Moroccan adventure begins. Explore the Hassan II Mosque, one of the world’s largest and most beautifully designed mosques. Enjoy a walk along the Corniche, experience Casablanca’s lively café culture, and explore the Old Medina’s maze-like alleys.

🏨 Stay: Hotel | 🚙 Distance: ~450 km
📍 Route: Rabat → Tangier → Rif Mountains → Chefchaouen

Depart for Chefchaouen, stopping en route in Rabat, Morocco’s capital, to visit the Kasbah of the Udayas and Hassan Tower. Continue via Tangier, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, then drive into the Rif Mountains to reach the blue-washed town of Chefchaouen, one of the most photogenic cities in Morocco.

🏨 Stay: Hotel | 🚙 Distance: ~260 km
📍 Route: Rif Mountains → Ifrane

Depart Chefchaouen and drive through scenic mountain roads to Ifrane, a charming Alpine-style town known as "Little Switzerland" due to its European architecture and cool climate. Visit Dayet Aoua Lake, where you can enjoy serene landscapes and birdwatching.

🏕️ Stay: Luxury Desert Camp | 🚙 Distance: ~420 km
📍 Route: Fez → Ziz Valley → Merzouga

Arrive in Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert, just in time for an incredible sunset over the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Stop in Fez, a city famous for its UNESCO-listed medina and the world’s oldest university (Al-Qarawiyyin).

Drive through the Ziz Valley, an oasis-like stretch lined with palm groves.

Take a 4x4 over the golden dunes at sunrise.

Experience traditional Berber hospitality, enjoying live music, storytelling, and Moroccan feasts under a starlit sky.

🏨 Stay: Hotel | 🚙 Distance: ~570 km
📍 Route: Todra Gorge → Aït Benhaddou → Tizi n’Tichka Pass → Marrakech

Arrive in Marrakech

Drive through the spectacular Todra Gorge, famous for its towering red rock walls, a paradise for climbers and photographers.

Explore Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO-listed fortified village and filming location for Game of Thrones & Gladiator.

Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, a high mountain pass known for its winding roads and panoramic views.

Arrive in Marrakech.

Explore:

✅ Jemaa el-Fnaa Square – A bustling market square filled with snake charmers, musicians, and food stalls.
✅ Koutoubia Mosque & Majorelle Garden – A mix of Islamic architecture and lush botanical gardens.
✅ Medina Souks – Wander through markets filled with handcrafted goods, carpets, and spices.

🏨 Stay: Hotel | 🚙 Distance: ~270 km
📍 Route: Marrakech → Casablanca

After a relaxed morning in Marrakech, drive back to Casablanca, where you can explore its Art Deco architecture and enjoy a farewell seafood dinner by the Atlantic coast before preparing for departure.

📍 Highlights: Final shopping & departure transfers

Check out from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home, carrying unforgettable memories of Morocco’s landscapes, culture, and adventure.