A dark green Land Rover Defender with a roof tent stopped on a stony desert track

OFFROAD-TRAVEL · MOROCCO 

Gladiator 4x4 Overlanding through Morocco

This Gladiator overlanding tour takes you on one of the most diverse routes through Morocco: from the High Atlas through the Drâa Valley and deep into the Sahara.


How long? 15 Days
When? Spring, Autumn
Price € 3,039 / Person

The Journey

Off-Road Morocco Tour: 4x4 through the Sahara & Atlas

This guided 4x4 off-road trip combines the High Atlas, the Anti-Atlas, the Drâa Valley and the southern edge of the Sahara in one tour. You stand in front of the film sets of Aït-Ben-Haddou and Ouarzazate, reach Erg Chebbi and Erg Chegaga, two of the best-known dune fields in North Africa, and drive from Fès to the edge of the sea of sand over mountain tracks, canyons and high plateaus. The landscape changes daily between stone desert, palm oases and old caravan routes.

You drive on gravel, sand and rocky tracks, plus a few small dune passages. The stages cover around 150 to 300 kilometres and 4 to 7 hours of driving per day, over corrugated tracks, old caravan paths and real off-road sections. Your guide supports you with your driving technique through sand briefings, line selection and tyre pressure management. Ideal vehicles are the Land Cruiser, Wrangler, Defender or Hilux; a rental 4x4 can optionally be booked.

You spend every night outdoors, at campsites or wild camping in the desert, one of them in the Sahara camp under a clear starry sky. You cook together as a team, and the evenings belong to fire, music and stories. On top of that come daily driver briefings, radio contact throughout the convoy, an emergency plan, local mechanics and GPS navigation. The group stays small, and the tour is aimed at advanced overlanders and off-roaders with a spirit of adventure.

A green Land Rover Defender with a roof tent parked in a dry rocky desert riverbed A fortified clay kasbah village and palm oasis framed by a natural rock arch A narrow blue painted alleyway in the Chefchaouen medina at sunset Aerial view of the blue and white hillside town of Chefchaouen with mountains behind Kasbah towers of Ait Ben Haddou rising above a palm grove under a cloudy sky Gladiator 4x4 Overlanding through Morocco
Key Highlights of the Trip

Key Highlights of the Trip

01 Off-road adventure in Morocco
01
Off-road adventure in Morocco
15 days of off-road action in your own 4x4 vehicle, from the coast to the southern edge of the Sahara.
02 Through the High Atlas
02
Through the High Atlas
Mountain tracks, canyons and high plateaus in the Middle and High Atlas, up to over 2,000 metres.
03 Erg Chebbi & Erg Chegaga
03
Erg Chebbi & Erg Chegaga
Two of the best-known dune fields in North Africa, with sand training and tyre pressure management.
04 Nights under the stars
04
Nights under the stars
Spend the night in a roof tent, at campsites and in a wild camp in the middle of the Sahara's dune ridge.
05 Fès and Aït-Ben-Haddou
05
Fès and Aït-Ben-Haddou
The royal city of Fès, the mud fortress of Aït-Ben-Haddou and blue Chefchaouen as cultural stops.
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Days 1-15
Tangier, arriving in Morocco
Tangier, arriving in Morocco

Tangier, arriving in Morocco

The first warm breeze at the harbour signals: the adventure begins. After arriving in Tangier, we drive to our meeting point, where the off-road vehicles are already waiting. In the evening, we sit together, talk about the stages ahead and feel how quickly strangers become a team.
Stage: short connection, asphalt

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Tangier to Fès, royal city and first impressions

Tangier to Fès, royal city and first impressions

We roll southward and leave the coastal air behind us. The roads become quieter until the towers of Fès appear. In the alleys of the medina, it smells of spices, wood smoke and leather, a first step into the world of Morocco. In the evening, we cook together at the campsite and enjoy the calm before the big departure.
Stage: approx. 300 km, connecting stage

Two 4x4 vehicles and a person parked among large sand dunes
Fès to the Atlas, departure into off-road

Fès to the Atlas, departure into off-road

The asphalt is decreasing, the landscape is widening. We leave the road and follow gravel tracks that stretch across barren high plains. In an abandoned mining ghost town, we set up our first wild camp: sunset, silence, campfire.
Stage: approx. 200 km, gravel and stone

An off-road vehicle parked deep inside a narrow sandstone canyon
Crossing the Atlas to Erg Chebbi

Crossing the Atlas to Erg Chebbi

Today the journey into the Sahara begins. We cross the Middle and High Atlas, drive through rugged landscapes and in the afternoon reach the first dunes of Erg Chebbi. A swim in the pool against this backdrop feels like a small reward after a long day of driving.
Stage: approx. 290 km, asphalt and tracks

A fortified clay ksar seen through a natural rock arch above a green river valley
Erg Chebbi, sand training in the dunes

Erg Chebbi, sand training in the dunes

The day belongs to the sand. After a short briefing, we test the 4x4 systems, play with tyre pressure and line choice, and venture step by step deeper into the sea of dunes. Anyone who wants a break can enjoy the pool, camels or silence: you decide what your desert day looks like.
Stage: 50 to 60 km, sand and dunes

The kasbah of Ait-Ben-Haddou rising above palm trees and a garden gateway
Erg Chebbi to a wild camp near Mhamid

Erg Chebbi to a wild camp near Mhamid

After a last look at the sea of dunes, we replenish our supplies and follow old riverbeds, stone deserts and long sandy tracks southward. Somewhere in the middle of nowhere, we set up our wild camp: stars without light pollution, a fire without background noise, a classic overlanding evening.
Stage: approx. 180 km, track and stone

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Mhamid to Erg Chegaga, into the Sahara

Mhamid to Erg Chegaga, into the Sahara

The way to Erg Chegaga is rougher, wilder, more honest. Sand and stone alternate, vehicles dig in briefly, and shovels and teamwork are part of it. The higher dunes of Chegaga challenge us, but that's exactly why we are here. The camp is set up in the middle of the dune ridge.
Stage: approx. 180 km, sand, track, dunes

A Barbary macaque monkey with its mouth open, sitting on grass among rocks
Erg Chegaga to Foum Zguid

Erg Chegaga to Foum Zguid

We fight our way out of the dune field, cross the dried-up Lac Iriki and drive over flat stone tracks towards civilisation. A military post, a last stretch of desert, then we reach Foum Zguid and enjoy the first proper shower in days.
Stage: approx. 100 km, sand, track, salt lake

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Foum Zguid to Aït-Ben-Haddou

Foum Zguid to Aït-Ben-Haddou

The landscape changes: palm oases, small settlements, Berber villages. In the late afternoon we reach Aït-Ben-Haddou, one of the most famous film sets in the world. After sunset, when the tour buses are gone, the mud fortress belongs to the few who stay.
Stage: approx. 100 km, gravel and asphalt

Three off-road vehicles crossing orange sand dunes in the desert
Aït-Ben-Haddou to the Dadès Gorge

Aït-Ben-Haddou to the Dadès Gorge

Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Morocco, is on our way. After that, a narrow road and later a track winds into the Dadès Gorge. Rock walls, switchbacks, high plateaus: a day full of contrasts. We camp next to an inn at over 2,000 metres above sea level.
Stage: approx. 150 km, asphalt and gravel

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Dadès via the Cirque de Jaffar to Zaida

Dadès via the Cirque de Jaffar to Zaida

Today the highlight stage awaits: the Cirque de Jaffar. Dried-up riverbeds, narrow gorges, rocky steps and wide views make this day the most demanding off-road section of the tour. At the end, we emerge from the mountains again and drive the last stretch to Zaida.
Stage: approx. 130 km, rough track and mountains

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Zaida to Azrou, the forest surprises

Zaida to Azrou, the forest surprises

After days full of browns and reds, we dive into green, quite unexpectedly. The Khenifra National Park with Barbary macaques, mountain meadows and forest passages feels like another world. Tracks and small paths gently bring us back northward, and the camp stands among fruit trees.
Stage: approx. 185 km, tracks and forest paths

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Azrou to Chefchaouen

Azrou to Chefchaouen

We cross Atlas regions again and drive through quiet, agricultural areas towards the Rif Mountains. Chefchaouen welcomes us with its famous blue and a relaxed evening atmosphere. A beautiful place to slowly let go.
Stage: approx. 260 km, asphalt and connection

Chefchaouen, time to breathe
Chefchaouen, time to breathe

Chefchaouen, time to breathe

A day without driving. We explore the alleys, the kasbah and the markets of the town, and the blue shines differently depending on the light. Farewell evening with a view of the fortress: time to look back on the tour.
Stage: none

A ferry deck at night overlooking harbor lights and a distant shoreline
Chefchaouen to Tangier Med, return trip

Chefchaouen to Tangier Med, return trip

After a last breakfast, we roll leisurely towards the north. The last 100 kilometres feel like winding down, a gentle transition back into everyday life. At the harbour we say goodbye, not infrequently with the words: see you on the next tour.
Stage: approx. 100 km, connection

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The third adventure with OVERCROSS was top

My first trip was in 2005 with Joe to the Tunisian Sahara, what a blast of a trip! Then Liguria followed with tons of info and cool overnight locations. After M...

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My first trip was in 2005 with Joe to the Tunisian Sahara, what a blast of a trip! Then Liguria followed with tons of info and cool overnight locations. After Morocco and Cambodia with Reini, it's time for a big adventure again ;-) Looking forward to the next highlight: TRANS-AFRIKA Markus from Vienna

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I was with Overcross in Morocco in 2024 (4x4 Tour) and I can only recommend! Our guide had a good route chosen as a flexible plan; he was also very receptive to...

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Eu estive com Overcross no Marrocos em 2024 (Tour 4x4) e só posso recomendar! Nosso guia tinha uma boa rota escolhida como plano flexível; também ele foi muito receptivo às sugestões do grupo e assim a viagem se tornou uma experiência inesquecível! Top!

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The third adventure with OVERCROSS was great

My first trip was in 2005 with Joe to the Tunisian Sahara. What an incredible trip! Then Liguria followed, with lots of information and a great place to spend t...

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Minha primeira viagem foi em 2005 com Joe para o Saara Tunisiano, que viagem incrível! Seguiu-se então a Ligúria com muitas informações e um local de pernoite legal. Depois do Marrocos e do Camboja com Reini, agora é hora de uma grande aventura ;-) Estou ansioso pelo próximo destaque: TRANS-AFRICA Markus de Viena

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€ 3,039 / person

Price Options

Driver in own 4x4 vehicle (base price of the tour) € 3,039
per passenger over 18 years € 2,059
Passenger (children) under 18 years € 519
Driver in a 4x4 rental vehicle (Land Rover Defender or Toyota Hilux) € 6,339

Additional Options

Ferry at group rate per vehicle incl. port fees € 509

Trip includes

  • Ferry for participants and off-road vehicle included
  • Tour guide in a support off-road vehicle with recovery material and tools
  • Fees for permits and entrances
  • All overnight stays in Morocco outdoors, at campsites or wild camping in the desert
  • Breakfast and dinner from the expedition kitchen
  • OVERCROSS expedition kitchen and cooking utensils for communal cooking
  • Radios during the guided Morocco off-road trip
  • Technical assistance and support with vehicle repairs
  • Tour folder with equipment, packing and checklists
  • Sand and dune driving instruction
  • Organisation and accompaniment of the entire trip
  • More than 20 years of experience and contacts for organising 4x4 trips across Morocco
  • Support vehicle with tools and recovery equipment for technical problems
  • Second tour guide as an online guide for logistics and live information to the travel group
  • Technical tips for preparing your equipment
  • Travel security certificate (insolvency protection under § 651r paragraph 4 BGB), mandatory at OVERCROSS

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Notes:
  • All our travel descriptions are to be understood merely as tour suggestions. The exact itinerary can be adjusted to the current conditions on site, although we always strive to adhere to the described itinerary.
  • On some stages, especially in the Khenifra National Park, the paths lead through dense forest and underbrush, and contact with branches may occur. One or two small scratches cannot always be avoided.
  • The infrastructure in Morocco is being expanded rapidly, so even small roads that were simple gravel tracks the year before may now be paved. Wherever possible, our guide chooses and, if necessary, adjusts the route so that the off-road driving fun does not come up short. Longer paved stages are still unavoidable, especially the connecting stages on our way south. The off-road driving fun is guaranteed nonetheless.
  • Do I need my own vehicle?
    Yes, this tour is intended for participants with their own 4x4 vehicle. Alternatively, you can add a Land Rover Defender or Toyota Hilux from 220 euros per day.
  • How do I get there?
    Getting there is up to you. We help you with the ferry booking from Algeciras to Tangier.
  • Where will we be staying?
    All overnight stays are outdoors, either at campsites or wild camping in the desert.
  • What equipment do I need for the off-road trip in Morocco?
    You need an off-road capable 4x4 vehicle with a roof tent or camping gear. A sleeping bag, a sleeping mat and your personal camping equipment are also advisable.
  • How difficult is the route?
    The off-road routes range from easy gravel tracks to challenging dune drives. Thanks to our experienced guides, the tour is also doable for off-road beginners.
  • What highlights can I expect?
    The royal city of Fès, the sea of dunes Erg Chebbi, the desert area Erg Chegaga, oases like Mhamid, the Atlas Mountains and the UNESCO site Aït-Ben-Haddou are among the highlights.
  • What meals are provided?
    In the evenings, we often cook together by the campfire. Occasionally, we enjoy Moroccan specialties like couscous or tajine in local restaurants.
  • Can I extend the Morocco off-road tour?
    Yes, many participants add a few days in Tangier or Marrakech after the tour. We are happy to advise you on individual extensions.

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