Day 1. 4th February 2027 Portsmouth

Our road trip of a lifetime starts with us meeting at 4pm on 4th at the port of Portsmouth to board our ferry to Bilbao (Spain) which sails at 19.00. This is a 33hr crossing and includes an internal cabin allowing for some quality rest.

Day 2. 5th February 2027 On Ship

Full day onboard ship today as we head closer to Spain

Day 3. 6th February 2027 Santander-Plascencia 300 Miles

Arriving at Bilbao port at 08.00am approximatley we will disembark our ferry and regroup before we make our way down the N-611 through Northern Spain passing through Reinosa and on to Salamanca then down to Plascencia. Here we will camp for our first night on Spanish soil.

Day 4. 7th  February 2027 -Plascencia-Gibraltar 320 Miles

A good day’s driving today, but to get to Africa we need to get them covered. Travelling in small groups will give us some great photo opportunities along today’s route. We will depart Salamanca at around 9am and continue our journey towards Seville along the E-803 passing through some stunning Spanish towns including Merida and . Stopping for the evening at our campsite 125 miles from Gibraltar.

Day 5. 8th February 2027 Gibraltar-Tangier(Ferry Crossing)

A drive down to Gibraltar this morning see us arrive at midday There will be some time to refuel vehicles and us before we catch the 3pm ferry to Tangiers Morocco. Once in Tangier we will head to our overnight camp stopping for the evening @ Camping Miramon.

Day 6. 9th February 2027. Tangier Rest Day

A rest day today to spend as you wish but here are a few suggestions, Explore the winding alleys of the Medina and the hilltop Kasbah for historic views. Visit the Tangier American Legation, the only US National Historic Landmark abroad, or sip mint tea at the iconic Café Hafa. Nature lovers should head to Cape Spartel and the mythical Hercules Caves. For a local vibe, people-watch at the Grand Socco or stroll the Corniche along the beach. If you have time, take a day trip to the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen or the artistic seaside town of Asilah.

Day 7, 10th February 2027 Tangier-Casablanca 210 Miles

Leaving Tangier at around 9am and head south towards Casablanca travelling along the beautiful southern Atlantic coast the A5. Our route takes us through the new capital Rabat where we will park up and spend the rest of the day exploring and taking in the local culture, before returning to our vehicles at 7pm to drive to tonight’s campsite @ Camping International L’Oasi. We will be just over an hour’s drive on the outskirts of Casablanca.

Day 8. 11th February 2027 Casablanca-Rest Day

Today brings a well earned rest day in the world famous city of Casablanca. We have again booked the services of a local guide to take us round this historical city. Our guide will be with us for the morning and rejoin us after lunch. You can’t visit Casablanca without visiting Ricks Cafe for lunch, famous for its part in the Film Casablanca starring Humphey Bogart. More details regarding Ricks Cafe available from https://www.rickscafe.ma. After lunch our guide will collect us in to continue our exploration of this amazing city. And as before in Tangiers we will regroup at 7pm to return to our camping ground. In the 7th century, Casablanca was a small amazigh settlement named Anfa. However for strategic, and commercial reasons, it started to attract the attention of foreign powers and in 1468 it was attacked by the Portuguese who brought wholesale destruction to the city. It wasn’t until the 18th century when the city was rebuilt. In the 20th century the Spanish name Casablanca was adopted. Thanks to its harbour the city grew into the Casablanca we recognise today due to its pivotal role in sugar,tea,wool and corn markets of the Western World.The futuristic buildings and the colossal Hassan II Mosque sending laser beams towards Mecca expressed the city’s forward-looking spirit. Famous for its Mauresque architecture that took inspiration from the Moorish style that many European cities found so fascinating.

Day 9. 12th February 2027 Casablanca-Marrakech 160 Miles

We will spend the morning in Casablanca with a visit to The Hassan II Mosque. The Hassan II Mosque was completed in 1993 in the memory of King Mohammed V. Its minaret is the world’s tallest at 210 meters with 60 stories topped with a laser whose light points in the direction of Mecca. This is the largest mosque in the country spread over more than 9 hectares and is one of the largest in the world. The Mosque is strategically facing the Atlantic Ocean and can be seen from far away. Its décor is lavish with hand-crafted marble and a rectangular roof. The site is open for Muslims and non-Muslims although there are some restricted areas of this historical monument. In the afternoon we will head towards Marrakech, a former imperial city in western Morocco, it is a major economic center and home to mosques, palaces and gardens. The medina is densely packed, walled mediaeval city dating to the Berber Empire, with maze-like alleys where thriving souks (marketplaces) sell traditional textiles, pottery and jewelry. A symbol of the city, and visible for miles, is the Moorish minaret of 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque. Our route will see us travel through Settat where we can grab some light refreshment from one of the many restaurants and eateries in this bustling city. We will regroup at 5pm and re-join the road to Marrakesh before travelling to our evening camp @ Rouler Campsite

Day 10. 13th February 2027 Marrakesh-Rest Day

Today follows the same format as our previous city stops. There will be a guide on hand to show us round the city or you are welcome to fly solo and meet us back at our evenings campsite. Marrakech has an energy all its own (there’s a reason it’s one of Morocco’s most well-visited cities). To get right to the heart of things, wind your way through its busy Medina—the walled, historic neighbourhood that serves as the city’s main square. Fair warning, it can be a bit intense, but while there, you can fully immerse yourself browsing souks for local wares, taking in the Moorish architecture, and filling up on street food. On the slower end of things, places like Le Jardin Secret, Bahia Palace, and the famed technicolor Jardin Majorelle give some breathing room alongside seriously gorgeous scenery

Day 11. 14th February 2027. Marakesh-Erg Zahar( Sand Dunes)

We will be parking our vehicle up and getting taken across the desert in 4×4 for approximately 50 km so we can spend a couple of days in the desert. Travelling for a couple of hours into the heart of the desert we wlllcamp near the Dunes of Erg Zahar . There will be traditional tents set up for us with meals provided. All provided for us by a local company that specialize in operating desert camping trips. Before we settle in for a night in the desert experiencing the real Morocco.

Day 12. 15th February 2027 Erg Zahar-Erg Chigaga(Remote Sand Dune)

For our second day of camping in the desert, our guides will take us on a two hour drive over sand dunes into the heart of the Sahara desert near Erg Chigaga is situated about 5 hours south of Marrakech. Chigaga is not a mainstream destination. It appeals to those seeking adventure, something unique, something off-grid. The camp is 50 miles off-road from the nearest town, M’Hamid. More often than not you can climb to the top of the dunes and see no one. It offers perfect solitude and tranquillity, a real feel of being in Africa. There will be the oppertunity to enjoy dune buggies and camel rides at an additional cost paid direct to the local vendors. After a full on day we will spend a second night at the desert camp.

Day 13. 16th February 2027 Erg Chigaga-Errachidia 250 Miles

After enjoying a hearty breakfast we will depart Erg Chigaga and follow our guide from the past couple of days for approximately 40 miles back to the main road the N9 and head towards Errachidia. Where we will stop to get some food and refreshments then continue to tonight’s campsite. We will be camping at a fantastic campsite Ighiz Inn that has full amenities including a pool, showers and toilets. A selection of food and drink is available.

Day 14. 17th February 2027 Errachidia-Fez 220 Miles

Today we head North towards Fez along the N3 which winds its way through the desert before taking us to the Fez situated northwest of the Atlas Mountains, it is surrounded by hills and the old city is centered around the Fez River (Oued Fes) flowing from west to east. Fez has been called the “Mecca of the West” and the “Athens of Africa”. It is also considered the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco. I’m sure we will all have to purchase the obligatory Fez hat made popular by the late great Tommy Copper. After enjoying the afternoon/early evening in Fez we will head to our overnight campsite @ Le Diamant Vert

Day 15. 18th February 2027 Fez-Tangier-Gibraltar 190 Miles

Today is our last day in Morocco, we will leave camp and travel back to Tangier to catch our crossing at 4pm to Gibraltar. Arriving in Gibraltar at approximately 17.15 disembark our ferry and return to the same campsite we stopped at on our outbound journey on Day 4 which is 35 miles North of Gibraltar.

Day 16. 19th February 2027 Gibraltar-Merida 250 Miles

Over the next couple of days we will be covering slightly higher mileages as we are now on the homeward journey and need to make sure we get the miles behind us. Our return crossing from Santander to the UK port of Plymouth only runs on a Monday. This is the port we need to use to make insure the return crossing fits our itinerary. Today sees us start our day in Spain and start to work our way back up towards Santander. Travelling along the E-5 from Gibraltar we will pass Seville giving us the opportunity to spend the afternoon in this Spanish city that will capture your heart. Seville is renowned for its beautiful architecture, monuments, and flamenco dancers in the streets to the huge selection of tapas bars and restaurants. We will regroup at 4pm and depart Seville to continue on the E-803 to our overnight stop near Merida

Day 17.  20th February 2027 Merida-Valladolid 255 Miles

We will be rejoining the E-803 and travel via Plasc On the Bank of the Jerte River, in the Extremadura province of Caceres, Plascencia has a historic quarter. The town was inhabited by Romans and Arabs until the 12th century. Plascencia’s Parador de Turismo (Inn) is located in an old convent, where visitors can enjoy the best food in Caceres in the most spectacular surroundings. After spending some time in this stunning town we continue to drive towards Valladolid via Salamanca The old city of Salamanca is now a UNESCO protected World Heritage Site with all of its beautiful Plateresque architecture including the 2 stunning cathedrals, the Catedral Vieja (Old Cathedral) and the Catedral Nueva (New Cathedral), an amazing 23 churches, beautiful palaces such as the exquisite privately-owned Palacio de Monterrey, well-preserved convents and monasteries including the Convento de San Esteban and several university colleges.  should be a very easy day for us all after what has been an epic road trip to Africa & back, with only 160 miles between us and our return crossing. There will be plenty of time to stop along the route as we travel back along the N-61. 

Day 19. 21st February 2027 Valladolid-Santander-Portsmouth. (Ferry Crossing)

This morning wii be asn earlier start than normal aswe will pack away our camping gear for the last time on this trip and make our way to the port for 11am to board our 2pm crossing to Portsmouth. Our homeward journey then continues as we sail across what we hope is a calm sea to Portsmouth, this is a 26 hr. crossing same as outward one at arriving around 5.30pm on the 22nd

Day 20. 22nd February 2027. Arrive Portsmouth

Once disembarked at around 5.30pm we will say our final goodbyes and make our separate ways home after what has surely been an epic road trip of a lifetime.

This trip will help you make once in a lifetime memories, and hopefully make some new friends. This amazing overlanding road trip is £3289 per Vehicle including driver and one passenger. If you have more than one passenger please contact me for any additional prices. A deposit of £289 is required to secure your place with the balance due 8 weeks prior to your departure date. All trips are limited to a maximum number of 20 vehicles. 

Included in the trip cost are your ferry crossings both ways to and from the UK to Spain  with overnight cabin. Your crossings to and from Gibraltar and Tangiers. All campsite fees are included, and the awesome two nights desert camping experience including evening meals, breakfast and entertainment. Food is only provided on the Desert camping nights.

We travel on roads without tolls. Should you decide to travel on an alternative route that has toll roads, please be aware that toll road fees are not included in the trip price. The trip includes all the guides for the city experiences at Tangier, Casablanca and Marrakech. All vehicles will be lent a two way radio so we can communicate whilst travelling in convoy. We really hope the thought of this trip excites you and you decide to join us.

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