I use Michelin maps which I coat with clear sticky-back plastic from WHSmiths. It takes a lot of patience to keep the creases flat, but I've used the same map for 2 extensive trips in Morocco with multiple folding back and forth to convenient size and it's still perfectly serviceable with no tears. I normally have Maroc Topo, (or "Olaf") on my Garmin 276, but usually purely to confirm I am where I think I am! Navigation by map is not really too difficult in Morocco as the trail network is not very dense - you're quite likely to either be on the right track, more or less, or heading off on the wrong bearing.
Have fun - being outside the comfort zone heightens the sense of achievement, and if you get too close to Algeria, someone in a green Toyota pickup will likely be along to point you in the right direction anyway! ie North!-)
Simon.
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