Chris Scott, Trailblazer Publications 2009

A new publication on Morocco really worth presenting. Chris Scott, author of the Sahara bible Sahara Overland, focused on Morocco this time. The result is a well-written guidebook that fills the English-language gap left by the existing Lonely Planets and Rough Guides. Aimed at the independent traveller, be it in a 4×4, motorcycle or mountain bike, this is a book about preparation, practicalities and, above all: pistes. Clear descriptions of both well-known and less traveled routes, combined with nice photos and Chris’ entertaining writing style make this one a must-have for any traveller with own transport going beyond the berber-tea-fake-touareg-camel-in-the-dunes tours. Know that this post is totally unbiased, despite the fact that I made some contributions to the book.

Jaques Gandini, Extrem-Sud 2003 – 2007

A beautiful collection of 6 books, nearly 2000 pages in total covering the Moroccan pistes in detail with GPS waypoints. Certainly interesting for off-tarmac amateurs but since all content is placed in a historic perspective and beautiful illustrated, this series deserves a place in any Morocco traveler’s library (French).

Erika & Astrid Därr, 11th edition, Reise Know-How 2007

Focuses on active, individual travel with your own transport, so different from and complementary to the Rough Guide and Routard below. Accurate info, route descriptions and GPS waypoints (German).

Hachette 2000

Especially for the countries where the French once ventured, the “Guide du Routard” series always reveal something different. More, it’s actually well written and accurate. A nice complement to the main English-language guidebooks.

5th edition, Rough Guides 1998

A typical backpacker’s guide with lots of information on public transport and accommodation but also describes the contexts such as history, books, music etc. Also covering some more remote regions. Be aware however that timetables and hotel properties can change rapidly so don’t rely too heavy on it.