Tour overview
MOROCCO ROAD TRIPS AND NATIONAL PARKS.
Morocco is one of the best countries for road trips in North Africa. With its rich culture and stunning landscapes, a road journey in Morocco offers a mix of adventure, nature, and tradition.
From the High Atlas Mountains to the golden Sahara Desert, and from peaceful beaches to green valleys, every region of Morocco has something unique to offer. Road trips in Morocco allow travelers to visit small Berber villages, explore ancient kasbahs, and experience local life.
BEST AND POPULAR ROAD TRIPS AND NATIONAL PARKS ROUTES:
Marrakech to Merzouga desert road trip: A scenic route through Aït Ben Haddou, the Dades Valley, and the Todra Gorge, ending in the Sahara Desert for a camel ride and night under the stars.
Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Desert National Park:
The road trip from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga is one of the most exciting journeys in Morocco. It takes you from the busy city into the wild beauty of the Sahara Desert. The trip usually takes 2 to 3 days, depending on stops. Along the way, you will pass amazing landscapes, small Berber villages, and historic kasbahs.
Fes to Chefchaouen and Akchour waterfalls:
Drive through the Rif Mountains to reach the famous Blue City.
Agadir to Legzira Beach and Sidi Ifni:
Enjoy beautiful Atlantic coast views and hidden beaches.
Tangier to Fes via Meknes and Volubilis:
A cultural journey through imperial cities and Roman ruins.
MOROCCO ROAD TRIPS TO NATINAL PARKS:
Morocco is also home to several national parks, where travelers can enjoy nature, wildlife, and outdoor activities.
Top national parks in Morocco: Toubkal National Park: Located in the Atlas Mountains, home to Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. Great for hiking and trekking.
Ifrane National Park:
Known for cedar forests, mountain lakes, and wild Barbary macaques (monkeys).
Souss-Massa National Park:
Near Agadir, ideal for birdwatching and discovering natural dunes and wetlands.
Talassemtane National Park:
Near Chefchaouen, offering cedar trees, cliffs, and peaceful mountain trails.
A road trip in Morocco is more than just travel, it’s a chance to explore breathtaking scenery, meet friendly locals, and create unforgettable memories.
Private 4-Day Road Trip & National Parks Tour from Marrakech To Atlas Mountains & Off-Road Sahara Desert (Erg Chigaga)
Day 1: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Aït Ben Haddou – Agdz
Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Visit traditional Berber villages and enjoy mountain views
Explore the famous Aït Ben Haddou kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Continue through Ouarzazate and into the Draa Valley, filled with palm trees
🛏️ Overnight in Agdz (valley near the desert)
Day 2: Agdz – Zagora – M’Hamid – Erg Chigaga Desert (Off-road)
Follow the Draa River through date palm oases and small desert towns
Reach M’Hamid, the last village before the deep Sahara
Go off-road by 4x4 across dunes and rocky desert into Erg Chigaga, inside Iriqui National Park
Ride camels, watch the sunset, and enjoy music around the fire
🛏️ Overnight in a desert camp under the stars
Day 3: Erg Chigaga – Iriki Lake – Foum Zguid – Taznakht – Ouarzazate
Cross the dry Lake Iriki and desert tracks inside Iriqui National Park
Discover fossils, stones, and wide open desert
Arrive at Foum Zguid, then drive to Taznakht, a village known for handmade carpets
Continue to Ouarzazate
🛏️ Overnight in Ouarzazate
Day 4: Ouarzazate – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
Optional visit to Atlas Film Studios or Kasbah Taourirt
Scenic drive back through the Atlas Mountains
🕑 Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon
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National Parks & Nature Highlights
Toubkal National Park (Atlas Mountains – Day 1 views)
Draa Valley Oasis
Iriqui National Park (wild desert, fossils, dunes)
Erg Chigaga Dunes – off-the-beaten-path Sahara
