4-Days Desert Tour from Agadir to Merzouga

Overview

This 4-day desert tour from Agadir is designed for travelers who wish to experience the Sahara at a more relaxed pace. This extended itinerary allows for a deeper immersion into the diverse landscapes of Southern Morocco. Journey through historic towns and across the Atlas Mountains to the iconic Erg Chebbi dunes, with more time to explore the stunning kasbahs and gorges along the way.

Highlights

• A more relaxed pace with shorter driving days.
• Explore the historic walled city of Taroudant.
• Visit the legendary Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO site.
• Ample time to explore both the Dades and Todra Gorges.
• Ride a camel into the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes.
• Spend a night in a traditional Berber desert camp.
• Journey through the beautiful Draa Valley.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Agadir → Taroudant → Taliouine → Ait Ben Haddou Our journey begins with a morning pick-up in Agadir. We drive to Taroudant, then continue through Taliouine, the heart of Morocco's saffron country. Our destination is the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will have dinner and spend the night in a hotel near the kasbah, allowing you to explore it in the beautiful evening light.

Day 2: Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Dades Valley → Todra Gorge After breakfast, we drive to Ouarzazate and continue along the "Road of a Thousand Kasbahs." We'll explore the Dades Valley and its stunning gorge before heading to the magnificent Todra Gorge, where you'll have dinner and spend the night, giving you a chance to walk through the canyon in the morning.

Day 3: Todra Gorge → Erfoud → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) After a morning walk in the Todra Gorge, we travel to Merzouga. In the late afternoon, you'll embark on a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes to watch the sunset. You'll spend the night in a traditional Berber desert camp, with a Moroccan dinner and music under the stars.

Day 4: Merzouga → Draa Valley → Agdz → Agadir Wake up to a desert sunrise and ride your camel back to Merzouga. We then begin our long but scenic journey back to Agadir. The route takes us through Rissani, the Draa Valley, and the town of Agdz. We'll cross the Anti-Atlas mountains, arriving back in Agadir in the evening.

What's Included

• Private A/C vehicle transportation.
• Experienced English-speaking driver/guide.
• 3 nights of accommodation (2 hotels, 1 desert camp).
• Daily breakfasts and dinners.
• Camel trek in Erg Chebbi.

What's Not Included

• Lunches and drinks.
• Entrance fees to monuments.
• Personal expenses and tips.