From the moment you set foot on Moroccan soil and we pick you up at the airport, our tour becomes a road trip. roadtrip to remember. For this reason, in this post we tell you which are the most beautiful roads in Morocco, those that have really spectacular stretches, with panoramic views and scenery that can only be enjoyed by car. And remember that all our trips use vehicles with all the amenities and a professional driver.
The road of curves
It is probably the most famous road in Morocco and a clear example that the road can become a tourist attraction in itself. It is a section of the road R704which runs through the Dades Valley and at this point, where the gorges become especially steep and intricate, the road becomes extraordinarily serpentine. Immortalizing it from above has become a tradition among the routers who deviate from the more straight and well-worn paths and find the simplest beauty in curves and zig zags such as these.
Tizi n’Tichka port
It is the natural passage to cross the High Atlas between Marrakech and Ouarzazate.. At this point, the road ascends to 2,260 meters of altitudeThis provides magnificent panoramic views of the surroundings, including snow-capped peaks, until well into the spring. In addition, it is interesting to see the contrast between the humid northern slopes and the arid southern slopes. A drink in the simple cafeteria of the port will help to better savor this moment in which you will have the Moroccan sky closer than ever.
An infinite palm grove
The Draa Valley is considered the largest oasis in the whole of North Africa: it is composed of a continuous palm grove of more than 100 km continuous palm grove of more than 100 kmflanking the Draa River. And, of course, the road N9 takes advantage of the bottom of the valley for a route more suitable for cars. For this reason, driving through here is a geographic and touristic experience, as the palm trees occasionally give a glimpse of humble and small villages. historical kasbahs made of adobe, in a most suggestive contrast.
A dense forest of cedars
If traveling kilometers among palm trees is an experience, it is no less so to do it among Atlas cedars, since it is considered one of the national trees of Morocco. Therefore, crossing the main forest of this type in the country, located in the Atlas Mountains, is a around Ifrane and AzrouThis is an opportunity to get to know from the inside these conifers that are so present in the architecture of Fez and many other local cities. It is also an opportunity to discover in situ what is the natural habitat of the Barbary macaqueThis endangered native species is often seen not far from the road.
Paris-Dakar tracks
So far, all the stretches we have mentioned are paved roads. But in the Sahara desertThere are places where there is no choice but to leave them and drive on dirt tracks. And that is also an experience full of charm: with off-road vehiclesWe will take on tracks that were once part of the Paris-Dakar rally, leading us through desiccated lakes, abandoned kohl mines and ancient Berber and French villages, where the notion of time, distance and speed take on another dimension.
These are just some of the most beautiful roads in Morocco. And as you can see, all of them are inland, in environments as different as the high mountains, the deep desert or the lushest forests. But if you want to know other charming stretches by the sea, you can read our blog to find inspiration.
