12 Day Road Trip Itinerary in Morocco

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12 days

1546 km

Hike to a number of beautiful waterfalls
Get lost in the maze of souks as you shop
Make stops in the beautiful scenery of Tinghir and Todra Gorge
Visit the colourful tanneries

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Brooke BeyondVereinigte Staaten

I've spent the last decade exploring the world— everything from solo trekking in the Andes to overlanding in Zambia, all while completing a PhD in Biomechanics. In 2020, I finally fulfilled my dream of becoming a full-time nomad!

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Road Trip Itinerary

	Activities	Kms	Stay
Day 1-3	Arrive in Marrakesh , take 3 day to explore the Medina, get lost in the maze of souks as you shop, and visit the Mederssa Ben Youssef. Book large double room with aircon at Riad Dar Nael for two nights	21	Riad Dar Nael
Day 4	Head to Dadès Valley, on your way there you can stop in Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate, the so-called “Moroccan Hollywood”. Stay a night at one the Riads.	340	Riad Dades Paradise
Day 5-6	Go to Merzouga. Make stops in the beautiful scenery of Tinghir and the impressive Todra Gorge on the way. Finally arrive in Merzouga to begin the Sahara Desert portion of the road trip. Explore Merzouga and ride the camels on the dunes. Sleep two at a remote camp in the Sahara Desert.	280	Sahara Desert Camping - Morocco - Erg Chebbi - Merzouga
Day 7-8	Leave for Fes. Explore the oldest Medina in Fes, visit the colourful tanneries, and check out street food options on offer in the Medina. Book two nights at Riad Rocco.	538	Riad Rocco
Day 9-10	Head to the Chefchaouen, the blue city o Morocco, and Wander through Outa el Hammam & Kasbah. Stay a night at Hotel Atlas Chaouen. Take a day to Cascades d’Akchour to hike a number of beautiful waterfalls and go to God's Bridge.	254	Hotel Atlas Chaouen
Day 11-12	Go to Oued Laou for a relaxing time on the beach and explore the town. Head to Tetouan for a flight to Fes.	113	Résidence Perla Del Mar