> Is this the best time of year or is there a better alternative?
Depends if you like it hot or cold.
> I was wondering if the road from Nador via Oujda might be a quicker and simpler alternative to the desert/Anti Atlas than going by what appears to be the traditional route through Marrakech?
If you are planning to do the routes in reverse, why not Ceuta - Fez - Midelt - Erfoud ?
You'll will cross the Atlas, with nice landscape as you descend to the southern plains
> Last question is a GPS really essential kit to navigate these routes?
With a good map, no. But it will give confort as you don't have to bother so much with the navigation.
Cheers,
José
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