6-day desert tout from Agadir
6 Days 5 NightsTrip Overview
On this 6-day trip from Agadir, you’ll explore the Merzouga desert and cross the High Atlas Mountains. You’ll enjoy the views of the Draa Valley and its palm groves, take a camel ride, and sleep in a tent or under the stars. You’ll also visit UNESCO heritage sites and tour Marrakech’s royal city. The journey wraps up with a drive through Taroudant and Taliouine before returning to Agadir.
Trip Itinerary
After breakfast, the trip begins with a drive from Agadir to Marrakech. There, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the city’s main attractions, including the Saadian Tombs and Bahia Palace, which dates back to the late 19th century. You’ll also visit Jemaa El-Fna, the Majorelle and Menara Gardens, and a vibrant market for spices and crafts. You’ll stay overnight at a local hotel.
You’ll leave your hotel after breakfast and head to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, traveling through the Tizi n’Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains. This historic walled village was once a key stop for caravans traveling between Marrakech and the Sahara. After exploring, you’ll continue to Ouarzazate to visit Atlas Studios and Taourirt Kasbah. On the way to Dades Valley, you’ll pass Skoura, Kalaat M’Gouna, and the Rose Valley. Dinner and overnight stay will be at a local hotel.
The day starts in Dades Gorge, making your way toward the Merzouga desert, known for its towering golden dunes. Along the way, you’ll stop at Todra Gorge, famous for its red cliffs and popular among climbers. After lunch in Touroug, you’ll pass through Erfoud, known for its palm groves, before reaching Merzouga. You’ll enjoy dinner and stay overnight at a hotel.
After breakfast, your day begins with a tour of Merzouga’s sand dunes and nearby areas. You’ll visit nomadic communities living in tents and stop at Mifis to see the iron mines. Later, you’ll head to Khamlia village to meet the Gnaoua community and enjoy their music. After lunch, you’ll ride camels into the dunes to reach your campsite, where you’ll spend the evening enjoying local music and a peaceful night under the stars.
You’ll wake up early to catch a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast and a shower in Merzouga, the journey continues to Rissani, where you can explore a traditional market with handmade crafts. Next, you’ll visit Tamnougalt Kasbah and pass through Agdez village to reach the Draa Valley, surrounded by stunning views of the Anti-Atlas Mountains. The day ends in Ouarzazate, where you’ll stay at a hotel or riad.
The final day takes you from Ouarzazate back to Agadir. Along the way, you’ll cross scenic mountain passes and stop in Taznakht, a small town known for traditional rugs and carpets. You’ll then continue to Taliouine, famous for saffron, and enjoy lunch there. Before reaching Agadir, you’ll visit Taroudant, a charming Berber town often compared to Marrakech. The trip concludes with your arrival at your hotel in Agadir.
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