I'm working on a route now, I have about 7 days starting and finishing in Alicante, Spain. It should take me about 6 hours to the ferry, once I get into morocco I don't really want to be driving long distances for hours as I want to see the sights and take in the culture, and yes try and meet up with some people on my way around.

I'm working on a provisional route now. I'm trying to avoid the big cities as much as possible.
I'm looking at maps, googling the area to see what's around then getting the drive time from place to place trying to work a 6 day round route... I do like an adventure so it will probably change in practice. I'm thinking worse case scenario I could jump on a motorway back. Not my idea or fun but hey,ho

How long does it take to drive to merzouga / erg chebbi from Cuenta.
I read on here somewhere that google map times are not to be trusted

Ceuta to Merzouga will take you two days.

Peter

Thanks peter.

How many hours driving per day? The first day I plan to stay over in chefchouen then head towards merzouga first thing the following morning

Ceuta-Chef is only about two an a half hours, so I'd allow an extra day. From Chef it's a bit of a haul through the Rif to Fes. Then you've got to get through Fes and head south on the N8 and N13.

Enjoy the trip,

Peter