Some journeys begin with a destination. Others begin with a road. Our Moroccan adventure started behind the wheel, leaving the vibrant port city of Tangier behind as the landscape slowly transformed into the dramatic peaks of the Rif Mountains. There is something liberating about a girls' road trip the laughter gets louder with every winding road, conversations become deeper somewhere between mountain passes, and every stop turns into a memory worth keeping. We weren't simply driving toward Chefchaouen; we were driving into the heart of Morocco.
As part of the Amarok Adventure Tour, our route covered nearly 150 kilometers (90 miles), combining modern highways with steep mountain tracks that challenged both driver and vehicle. Climbing higher into the Rif Mountains, the scenery became increasingly spectacular. Rocky cliffs, endless valleys and villages clinging to the hillsides unfolded before us. At one point, our convoy left the paved road for an off-road section that felt less like a test drive and more like an expedition. Sitting high above the clouds, surrounded by untouched nature, I realized that sometimes the road itself becomes the highlight of the journey.
A colorful building in Chefchaouen, Morocco, June 28, 2026. (Photo by Funda Karayel)
