Beyond Morocco's endless sandy vistas and towering Saharan dunes, the territory stands out for its magnificent cities. From north to south, the country is home to charming towns encompassing buildings and monuments absolutely worth discovering. Marrakech : the red city, Chefchaouen : the blue city, Casablanca : the white city… are among the most famous, not to mention Fès, Rabat, Ouarzazate and many others besides.

These various cities, connected by road and rail networks, make Maroc an exceptional tourist destination. We already know that driving in Maroc is pleasant and that a new, more responsible traffic code has been in place since 2010. The highways and national roads are generally in good condition and make it easy to connect the cities to one another.

Tangier-Rabat

Once you arrive in Tangier, a city in northern Maroc, we'll take a short drive to join the highway leading to the city of Rabat. By car, we follow the Atlantic coast, passing through cities equally as magnificent: Larache, Kenitra and Salé. After the latter, we arrive in Rabat, Maroc's capital. The Tangier-Rabat journey is 244 kilometers, which takes about 2 hours 30 minutes of driving.

Rabat-Casablanca

Continuing on the highway, we can drive all the way to Casablanca, which is 99 kilometers from Rabat. The journey passes through the small town of Mohammedia before arriving at the white city. Here, we have the choice of continuing along the Atlantic coast or heading toward the heart of the country.

Rabat-Meknès

From the city of Rabat, you can leave the Atlantic coast highway to reach the far northeast of Maroc by passing through several towns in the central region. Meknès is 141 kilometers from Rabat.

Meknès-Fès

Continuing our journey, we will arrive in Fès, a city very well known for its medina and the heritage it encompasses. Fès is indeed the cultural capital of the country. The city is just 60 kilometers from Meknès.

Fès-Oujda

This highway is worth taking if you want to head to the northeast of Maroc. The city of Oujda sits very close to the Algerian border. The journey between Fès and Oujda is quite long: 321 kilometers, but it allows us to discover some enchanting towns and scenery. Taza, Guercif and Taourirt are must-sees for a well-deserved break during this journey.

Casablanca-El Jadida

The highway that runs along the Atlantic coast ends at El Jadida, a city very famous for its magnificent beaches and coastal resorts. To reach these peaceful havens, we need to cover 104 kilometers passing through the town of Azemmour.

Casablanca-Marrakech

In Casablanca, there's a turn that leads to the city of Marrakech. The highway passes through the towns of Berrechid, Settat and Ben Guerir, all of which offer well-deserved stops along the way. The journey between Casa and Marrakech is 250 kilometers, taking approximately 2 hours 45 minutes of driving.

Marrakech-Agadir

This journey allows us to reach the Atlantic coast from the heart of the country. Agadir is indeed located on Maroc's southern Atlantic coast and also boasts beaches and coastal resorts worth discovering. The city is 244 kilometers from Marrakech. The highway is fairly empty, as there are no major cities between Marrakech and Agadir.

The highway in general

Based on the explanations above, Maroc's highways begin in the city of Rabat, the capital. One heads north all the way to Tétouan, passing through Tangier. Another goes south to reach the city of Casa. Here, the highway splits, with one branch serving El-Jadida, and another serving Marrakech and then Agadir. Furthermore, also from Rabat, the last one heads toward the heart of the country to reach Oujda, a city in the far northeast, passing through Meknès, Fès, Taza…