Marrakech-SafiMarrakech
Jemaa el-Fna square at dusk, the medina souks, the Majorelle garden and the palm grove. The perfect starting point for the Atlas and the desert.
Discover Morocco
Morocco is best discovered by car
From imperial medinas to the dunes of the Sahara, from the blue villages of the Rif to the Atlantic beaches: by car, you leave when you want and stop where you want. Here are our ideas to plan your trip.
Not to be missed
Three stops that set the tone for a first trip to Morocco.
Marrakech-SafiMarrakech-SafiEssaouira
Ramparts facing the ocean, a fishing port, white and blue alleys: a peaceful medina cooled by the trade wind, three hours from Marrakech.
Fès-MeknèsFez
The oldest imperial city: a UNESCO-listed medina, craftsmen, tanneries and riads with finely crafted zellige tiles.
Where to go?
Our customers' favourite destinations, from the north to the deep south.
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Marrakech
Marrakech-Safi
Jemaa el-Fna square at dusk, the medina souks, the Majorelle garden and the palm grove. The perfect starting point for the Atlas and the desert.
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Essaouira
Marrakech-Safi
Ramparts facing the ocean, a fishing port, white and blue alleys: a peaceful medina cooled by the trade wind, three hours from Marrakech.
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Fez
Fès-Meknès
The oldest imperial city: a UNESCO-listed medina, craftsmen, tanneries and riads with finely crafted zellige tiles.
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Chefchaouen
Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima
The blue city, nestled in the Rif mountains. Colourful alleys and hikes to the Akchour waterfall.
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Tangier
Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima
Africa's gateway facing Spain: the kasbah, Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean.
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Merzouga
Drâa-Tafilalet
The great dunes of Erg Chebbi: sunrise over the sand, camel rides and a night in a desert camp.
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Ouarzazate
Drâa-Tafilalet
The gateway to the desert and its film studios, next to the Aït Ben Haddou ksar. Road of the kasbahs and Dadès valley.
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Agadir
Souss-Massa
A long beach, sunshine almost all year round and, just north, the surf spots of Taghazout.
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Dakhla
Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab
A lagoon between desert and ocean, famous for kitesurfing and breathtaking landscapes.
Itinerary ideas
Tried-and-tested routes to adapt to your pace. The agency delivers the car at your starting point.
The imperial cities
History, architecture and medinas: the great classic, on comfortable motorways.
- Casablanca
- Rabat
- Meknes
- Fez
- Marrakech
The deep south
The Atlas pass, the road of the kasbahs and the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
- Marrakech
- Tizi n'Tichka
- Aït Ben Haddou
- Ouarzazate
- Dades
- Merzouga
The Atlantic coast
Portuguese towns, oyster lagoons, surf towns and sunsets over the ocean.
- Casablanca
- El Jadida
- Oualidia
- Essaouira
- Agadir
The north and the Rif
A white town, a blue town and the Rif mountains, a few kilometres from Europe.
- Tangier
- Asilah
- Chefchaouen
- Tetouan
Food
A cuisine worth the trip
In Morocco, every stop is a treat: slow-cooked tagines, Friday couscous, mint tea offered on arrival, souk spices and honey pastries. With your car, stop wherever it smells good.
Tagine
Slow-cooked for hours in its clay pot: lamb with prunes, chicken with preserved lemon and olives, kefta with eggs. You find it everywhere, from big cities to mountain stops.
Mint tea
The Moroccan welcome: green tea, fresh mint and sugar, poured from high up to make it foam.
Souk spices
Cumin, saffron, ras el hanout, paprika: the colourful stalls of the Marrakech and Fez medinas.
Pastries
Gazelle horns, honey chebakia, almond briouats: best enjoyed with a glass of tea.
The Moroccan table
Cooked salads, Friday couscous, sweet-and-savoury pastilla and harira: everything is shared in the middle of the table.
Driving in Morocco
A few tips to travel with peace of mind.
Speed limits
120 km/h on motorways, 100 km/h on roads, 60 km/h in towns (unless signposted). Speed checks are frequent.
Toll motorways
The network links the main cities. Tolls are paid in cash or by card at each barrier.
Fuel
Plenty of stations on the main roads; in the south and in the mountains they are further apart: fill up before setting off.
Mountain roads
The Tizi n'Tichka pass and the Rif roads call for caution; in winter, snow can close some passes.
Papers on board
Keep your licence, your ID and the rental agreement: the registration and insurance documents are in the car.
Best season
Spring and autumn are ideal everywhere. Summer suits the coast; the desert is very hot from June to August.
Ready to hit the road?
Choose your car: the agency calls you back to arrange delivery where your trip begins.