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Brendan writes "Driving through cork plantations en route to Casablanca for lunch. Waited in Tanger for team South Africa to arrive. Surf on the coast is pumping and no one is out..."

From the roadbook...

Day 5. January 21. Finish: Ait Benhadhou. Distance: 660 km.

Today we'll leave the hustle and bustle of the Northern coast and head toward the enchanted Morocco of fairy tales. It's worth stopping in Casablanca for a while. It's not like the movie. First, it's in color. Second, Humphrey Bogart is dead. However, if you want to live out your Hollywood fantasies, head to Rick's Cafe, which was styled after the movie. The food is delicious too.

From here, go to Marrakech which should not be missed. Watch out for the regular tourist hassles, scams and pickpockets. Get a guide book or just inhale the magic of the old city and the markets. Make sure you find parking in a guarded lot.

Go toward Ourzazate and then to Ait Benhadhou. This is an old fortified kasbah, which is now part of the UNESCO world heritage sites. It's simply breathtaking. You can get to Ait Benhadhou on the scenic Route of Casbahs. This will take 3-4 hours at least. After Telouet the paved roads will end. If you can't get herebefore sunset don't even attempt this drive. It's not worth it.