7 day Desert tour from Agadir
Duration: 7 Days/6 Nights Distance: 1650 km
Start: Agadir End: Agadir
Type: Private Tour
Highlights at a Glance
- Visit Taroudant and its impressive ramparts and bustling medina
- Visit UNESCO site Aït Ben Haddou, famous film location (Gladiator, Game of Thrones)
- Explore Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa” & Atlas Film Studios
- Walk through the stunning Todra Gorges and palm groves
- Sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes & overnight in a luxury desert camp
- Experience authentic Berber nomad life and live Gnawa music in Khamlia
- Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi N Tichka
- Discover the vibrant medina of Marrakech: Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs & Bahia Palace
- Explore the coast city of Essouira
Tour Program
Day 1 : Agadir - Tarodant - Taznakht - Ouarzazate
Distance: 343km 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 you will explore the old city and its traditional market. From there, we continue to Taliouine, Morocco’s saffron capital, before crossing the Atlas Mountains with their breathtaking scenery and small Berber villages. Along the way, we visit the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and one of the most beautiful kasbahs in Morocco. After the visit, we continue to Ouarzazate, where you will check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Ouarzazate - Todgha Gorges - Dades Gorges - Desert
Distance: 320km Time on the road: 5h
After enjoying a traditional Moroccan breakfast at your Riad, we begin our journey to one of Morocco’s most iconic destinations – Merzouga and the Sahara Desert.
We’ll travel along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through the scenic Berber villages of the Dades Valley toward Tineghir. This area is known for its lush palm groves stretching over 15 kilometers, leading to the dramatic Todra Gorges, towering nearly 300 meters high. Here, you’ll have time to take a short walk through the canyon, surrounded by breathtaking rock formations and traditional Berber life.
After the visit, we continue our drive, with the option to stop for lunch in either Tinjdad or Touroug, depending on your preference and your hunger.
In the afternoon, we arrive at the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Your camels will be waiting to take you on a magical ride across the golden dunes at sunset—a truly unforgettable desert experience. Meanwhile, your luggage will be transported to the camp in a 4×4 vehicle.
Upon arrival at your luxury desert camp, the staff will welcome you and show you to your private tent, where you can enjoy a shower and relax. In the evening, enjoy a delicious traditional Moroccan dinner followed by Berber music and drumming under the stars—a perfect end to an unforgettable day in the Moroccan Sahara.
Day 3 : Sahara Desert Sightseeing
Distance: today we tour around the desert, and the drive is going to be off road.
After breakfast, your journey continues around the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes, one of Morocco’s most breathtaking desert landscapes. Here you will find the country’s highest sand dune, rising over 250 meters, once part of the legendary Paris-Dakar rally route that stretches towards the Algerian border.
We will follow a path that leads to a traditional nomad camp, where you will have the chance to discover the lifestyle and customs of desert nomads. After spending some time with them, we will stop at a scenic viewpoint offering a panoramic view of the entire Erg Chebbi desert.
The tour continues to the village of Khamlia, famous for its vibrant Gnawa music. Enjoy a cup of mint tea while listening to a live performance of these spiritual desert rhythms.
Afterwards, return for lunch at a local restaurant before heading to your hotel near the dunes. The afternoon is yours to relax, take a refreshing swim, or simply enjoy the tranquility of the Sahara. Dinner and overnight stay at your desert hotel.
Day 4 : Sahara - Nkob - Zagora
Distance: 280km Time on the road: 4h
After breakfast, we depart from Merzouga and travel toward Zagora. The route takes us through Alnif and Tazarine, offering breathtaking desert landscapes, lush oases, and picturesque Berber villages along the way. By evening, we arrive in Zagora, where you will spend the night in a comfortable hotel overlooking the stunning valley.
Day 5 : Zagora - Draa Valley - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech
Distance: 348km Time on the road: 5h 45min
We depart from Zagora and travel to Marrakech via the scenic Draa Valley and Agdz. Along the way, we stop in Ouarzazate to visit the famous film studios before continuing our journey across the High Atlas Mountains. Driving through the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters, we enjoy panoramic views of valleys, Berber villages, and mountain landscapes. By evening, we arrive in Marrakech and check into your accommodation.
Day 6 : Marrakech Sightseeing with Local guide
Distance: no driving today
At 9:30 AM, your local guide will meet you at your hotel reception to begin a full-day Marrakech walking tour. The journey starts at the world-famous Jemaa el-Fna Square, one of the busiest cultural spaces since the 11th century. From there, your guide will take you to the city’s top historical landmarks, including the Saadian Tombs from the 16th century, the magnificent Bahia Palace built in the 19th century, and the iconic 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech’s largest place of worship.
Next, stroll through the winding alleys of the Medina and explore the vibrant souks filled with local crafts, spices, and traditional goods. After lunch in a traditional restaurant inside the old city, continue to the modern part of Marrakech to visit the famous Majorelle Garden and the YSL Museum.
By late afternoon, we ensure you have covered all the highlights before transferring you back to your riad. Overnight stay in Marrakech.
Day 7 : Marrakech - Essaouira - Agadir
Distance: 340km Time on the road: 5h
After breakfast at your riad, we depart for Essaouira to explore its charming medina, scenic alleys, and historic coastal atmosphere. After enjoying the highlights of this UNESCO-listed city, we continue our journey to Agadir. Here, our Morocco tour concludes—leaving you with unforgettable memories and the warm hospitality of your driver.
Accommodations
| Category 1 | |
|---|---|
| Ouarzazate | Hotel Riad Amlal |
| Desert Night 1 | Sahara Desert Luxury Camp |
| Desert Night 2 | Riad Dar Hassan |
| Zagora | Hotel La Fibule |
| Marrakech | Riad El Walida |
| Category 2 | |
|---|---|
| Ouarzazate | Riad Dar Chamaa |
| Desert Night 1 | Caravanserai Luxury Desert Camp |
| Desert Night 2 | Riad Chebbi |
| Zagora | Riad Dar Sofian |
| Marrakech | Riad Nesma |
| Category 3 | |
|---|---|
| Ouarzazate | Hotel OZ Palace Ouarzazate |
| Desert Night 1 | Desert Luxury Camp |
| Desert Night 2 | Desert Luxury Camp |
| Zagora | Riad Lamane |
| Marrakech | La Maison Arabe |
*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 tours
- 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
- Local guide in Marrakech
- 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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