Adventurous off-road driving in Spain and Morocco is really great — both countries have totally different landscapes, but both perfect for SSVs, quads, and 4x4s. Here's a clear guide so you know exactly where to go:
🇪🇸 Off-road in Spain
Why Spain?
Perfect mix of mountains, semi-desert, forests, and many legal off-road routes.
🔥 Top areas in Spain:
1. Andalusia (Málaga, Granada, Almería)
Rocky trails, mountain passes, and desert-like terrain.
The Tabernas Desert feels like Morocco-light.
2. Valencia / Alicante (Costa Blanca inland)
Fast gravel tracks, dry riverbeds, beautiful hill routes.
Very popular for SSV tours.
3. Pyrenees
Technical terrain, mountain passes, water crossings.
Ideal in the summer.
📌 Tips for Spain
Many tracks are legal, but some regions have seasonal restrictions.
L7 vehicles are allowed, but check per region (some mountain roads have restrictions).
Fire hazard periods (July-Aug) can close certain paths.
🇲🇦 Off-road in Morocco
Why Morocco?
Real desert, endless pistes, dunes, and adventure on a Dakar level.
🔥 Top areas in Morocco:
1. Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
The famous dunes of the Dakar.
Perfect for SSVs — powerful enough to climb the dunes.
2. Zagora & M'Hamid
Fast sand pistes, fesh-fesh, and smaller dunes.
Ideal for multi-day tours.
3. Atlas Mountains
Rocky, narrow paths, mountain passes up to 2500m.
Varied and technical.
📌 Tips for Morocco
Make sure to have dune tires when entering Merzouga.
GPS + route tracker are essential (no cell phone coverage in the dunes).
Bring spare parts and extra fuel.
Permit is usually not required for recreational driving.
🔧 Ideal SSV / Buggy
For Spain & Morocco
If you want to drive with an L7 license plate and stay affordable:
CFMoto ZForce 550 / 800 Trail = reliable budget option
CFMoto ZForce 950 Sport / H.O. = strong, comfortable, and perfect for Morocco
Polaris RZR Trail / Can-Am Maverick Trail = higher price class but super performance!