4 Day Desert Tour from Agadir
Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights Distance: 1215 km
Start: Agadir End: Marrakech
Type: Private Tour
Highlights at a Glance
- Visit Taroudant and its impressive ramparts and bustling medina
- Explore Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa” & Atlas Film Studios
- Sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes & overnight in a luxury desert camp
- Walk through the stunning Todra Gorges and palm groves
- Visit UNESCO site Aït Ben Haddou, famous film location (Gladiator, Game of Thrones)
- Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m)
Tour Program
Day 1 : Agadir - Tarodant - Taznakht - Ouarzazate
Distance: 345km Time on the road: 5h
We depart from Agadir in the morning and head toward Ouarzazate, known as the Sahara Gate. Our first stop is Taroudant, often called Little Marrakech, where we explore the old city and its lively market. From there, we continue to Taliouine, Morocco’s saffron capital, before crossing the Atlas Mountains with their breathtaking scenery and traditional Berber villages. On the way, we visit the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful kasbahs in Morocco. By evening, we arrive in Ouarzazate and check into your hotel.
Day 2 : Ouarzazate - Agdez - Nkob - Desert
Distance: 320km Time on the road: 5h
After breakfast at your hotel, our driver takes you on a journey toward the Sahara Desert via the Draa Valley, the largest and most scenic valley in Morocco. We continue to Nkob, a charming Berber village, where you will enjoy lunch before driving through Rissani, an ancient town known for its traditional souk. By late afternoon, we arrive in the Merzouga desert, where you will ride camels across the golden dunes and spend the night in a traditional Sahara camp under the stars.
Day 3 : Desert - Erfoud - Todra Gorges - Dades Gorges
Distance: 348 km Time on the road: 3h 40 min
Wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the Sahara dunes, a magical moment not to be missed. After enjoying breakfast at the desert camp, you will ride your camels back to Merzouga, where you can refresh before continuing the journey.
Our first stop will be Rissani, home to one of the oldest and most traditional souks (markets) in Morocco, where locals trade spices, livestock, and handicrafts. From there, we travel through Tinjdad on the way to the spectacular Todra Gorges, famous for their towering cliffs reaching up to 300 meters high. Here, you will have time to walk along the gorge and enjoy the stunning natural scenery.
The journey continues through the Dades Valley, where we will spend the night.
Day 4 : Dades - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech
Distance: 323km Time on the road: 5h 30min
Our journey to Marrakech begins with a short stop at the Dades Gorges. We then pass through Mgouna, famous for its annual Rose Festival, before continuing to Ouarzazate, often called the Hollywood of Morocco thanks to the many international films shot there. You will visit the Atlas Film Studios and then explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, a kasbah featured in productions such as Game of Thrones and Gladiator.
From there, we drive across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters, one of the most scenic roads in Morocco. Along the way, we stop at panoramic viewpoints overlooking lush river valleys, adobe villages, and ancient kasbahs. By late afternoon, we arrive in Marrakech, where we will drop you off at your preferred location, marking the end of our services.
Accommodations
| Category 1 | |
|---|---|
| Ouarzazate | Hotel Riad Amlal |
| Desert | Sahara Desert Luxury Camp |
| Dades | Hotel Babylon Dades Gorges |
| Category 2 | |
|---|---|
| Ouarzazate | Riad Dar Chamaa |
| Desert | Caravanserai Luxury Desert Camp |
| Dades | Riad Dades Paradise |
| Category 3 | |
|---|---|
| Ouarzazate | Hotel OZ Palace Ouarzazate |
| Desert | Desert Luxury Camp |
| Dades | Eden Boutique Hotel |
*In case the listed hotel is fully booked, we will provide a similar option of the same category and inform you accordingly.
What’s included in our Morocco desert tour from Agadir
- Included:
- Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide (or request other preferred language)
- Dinners and breakfasts throughout the tour
- Camel ride experience in the Sahara Desert
- Overnight stay in a Merzouga desert camp
- Accommodation in carefully selected hotels and traditional riads
- Sandboarding
- Not Included:
- Lunches and beverages
- Personal expenses and optional activities
* Final price depends on the accommodation category selected and the group size
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