🚙 Ineos Grenadier Exclusive: Morocco Overland Adventure
This exceptional expedition is open exclusively to Ineos Grenadier owners – a journey crafted to match the vehicle’s uncompromising capability. From the moment we land in Morocco, this tour tests your Grenadier across mountains, deserts, and remote trails. You’ve bought the vehicle, now it’s time to put it to the test! After this tour, you can boast about your Grenadier’s design being true to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s concept. Our Grenadier has done everything and more that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos said it would do.
🚢 Departure & Ferry Crossing
Thursday: Meet & Set Sail
📍 Meeting Point: Harbour Lights Beefeater, PO6 4SA (from 6 PM)
🕗 Ferry: 9:15 PM Portsmouth → Santander (Ferry not included)
✅ What to Do Before Boarding:
- Arrive at least 1 hour before departure
- Fuel up beforehand (Tesco’s Fuel PO6 4SR – 0.5 miles away)
- Collect 2-way radios & UK/Arabic fuel stickers
🍸 Onboard: Relax in the Commodore Lounge (if upgraded) or enjoy the main bar
Friday: Relax at Sea
🕐 1 PM (UK Time): Group meetup at the Tapas Bar for a briefing and to collect Morocco road maps
Saturday: Arrival in Spain & First Drive
🕗 8 AM: Arrive in Santander, regroup, and hit the road
🚗 Route: 400 miles (8 hours) via quiet motorways, with plenty of stops
🏨 Overnight Stay: Hotel Acosta Vetonia, Almendralejo 06200 (Book your own stay)
🌍 Journey to Morocco
Sunday: Drive to Algeciras & Ferry Crossing
🕢 Departure: 7:30 AM, easy drive to Algeciras
🛳️ Catch the Ferry to Morocco (included)
🏕️ Overnight Stay: Beachside campsite in Asilah (Basic, but a great location!)
💳 At Tangier Med Port:
- Buy vehicle insurance (£80 for 10 days)
- Withdraw money (ATMs available)
- Purchase SIM/Data cards
Monday: Drive to Marrakech (300 Miles)
🚙 Route: A1 Atlantic Toll Road (fastest option)
🏕️ Stay at: Le Relais du Marrakech – an Overlanding hub!
🌇 Options:
- Explore the souks & Jemaa el-Fna square
- Relax at the campsite pool with drinks & food
🏔️ Into the Atlas Mountains & the Desert
Tuesday: Tiz-n-Test & High Atlas Adventure
🛒 Last stop: Carrefour supermarket (no alcohol available)
🛣️ Drive: Via Tiz-n-Test Pass (One of the world’s most dangerous roads!)
🌲 Sights: Tree-climbing goats, rugged mountain terrain
🏕️ Overnight: Wild camping at 2500m altitude near Mount Toubkal
🧊 Tip: 4-season sleeping bags are a must!
Wednesday: Into the Wild Atlas
🏔️ Drive: Remote villages, canyons & highland meadows
📍 Route: Tiz-n-Bachkoum Pass → Foum-Zguid (stop for fresh bread & supplies)
🚧 Military Checkpoints: Small gifts (sweets/cigarettes) may help
🔥 Overnight: Wild camping at Lac Iriki – A stunning desert setting
Thursday: The Sahara Experience Begins
🏜️ Terrain: Sand dunes, dried lakes, rocky outcrops
🚙 Sights: Foreign Legion forts, remote villages near Algeria
🌌 Overnight: Wild camping under the stars near Oued Draa
🔧 Zagora & Vehicle Check-Up
Friday: Zagora – The Gateway to the Sahara
🏜️ Route: Sand dunes & riverbeds → Zagora
🛠️ Vehicle Service: Garage Iriki (£15 for a full check-up – highly recommended!)
🏨 Stay at: Auberge Chez-Ali (B&B included) – Pool, gardens & cold beer!
💡 Note: All Moroccan campsite fees + 1 night at Chez-Ali are included. Upgrades to auberges, hotels, or Bedouin tents are at your own cost.
🏜️ The Heart of the Sahara
Saturday: Ultimate Desert Crossing
🌍 Varied Terrain: Mountains, plateaus, dunes, salt lakes
🏕️ Overnight: Wild camping under the stars
Sunday: Arrival at Erg Chebbi
🍵 Tea stop: Porta Sahara
🛒 Stop at Merzouga: Fuel up & buy BBQ supplies
🏕️ Overnight: Wild camping at Gara Medouar (Film location for Spectre, The Mummy, Rogue SAS!)
Monday: Algerian Border Adventure
🛤️ Route: Along cliff faces & through riverbeds
💦 Sights: Massive waterfalls (likely dry, but still impressive!)
🏕️ Overnight: Camping at Rekkam Boudnib (Top-rated French-owned overlanding site)
🏁 The Journey North
Tuesday: Tarmac to Azrou
🛤️ Route: Ar-Rachidia → Cedar Forests (Monkeys & photo ops!)
🏨 Overnight: Unique Disney-style Moroccan campsite (Great food & tagines!)
Wednesday: Chefchaouen – The Blue City
🚙 Route: Through the Rif Mountains via Ifrane & Fez
🏕️ Overnight: Campsite overlooking Chefchaouen (Incredible views!)
🚶♂️ Evening: Walk into town & grab a taxi back
⛴️ Return to Europe
Thursday: Morocco to Spain
🚢 Route: Chefchaouen → Tangier Med Ferry → Algeciras
🛣️ Post-ferry: 100-mile motorway drive into Spain
🏨 Hotel: Booked depending on arrival time
Friday: Drive to Salamanca
🚗 Long drive, but worth it to stay in Spain’s hidden gem
🏨 Hotel: Booked en route
Saturday: Final Leg – Salamanca to Santander
🕗 8 AM: Departure for the 1 PM sailing
⛴️ Overnight: Ferry to Portsmouth
Sunday: Arrival in the UK
🕗 8 PM: Arrive in Portsmouth – The journey concludes!
💼 What’s Included:
✅ Guide vehicle with support equipment
✅ First aid & emergency recovery gear (defibrillator, tools, air jack)
✅ 2-way radios for communication
✅ Experienced guide with mechanical knowledge
✅ All campsite fees in Morocco + 1 night at Chez-Ali
❌ Not Included:
- Ferry crossing (Portsmouth–Santander)
- Hotels (unless specified)
- Fuel & tolls
- Personal expenses & food