The best 7-day tour from Agadir through the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara desert, and some of Morocco’s most fascinating cities, villages, and Kasbahs.
During these 7 days and 6 nights, you will explore Marrakech, the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, Todra Gorges, Dades Gorges, and the valley of Tinghir. The trip then takes you deeper Southeast into the Sahara desert of Merzouga, where you will enjoy camel trekking and camping in a traditional Berber camp.
As you travel back to Agadir, you will pass through Rissani, the oasis town of Agdez, and visit the Tamnougalt Kasbah. The return route also includes stops in the saffron city of Taliouen, Taznakht, and the little Marrakech, Taroudant.
The 7-day tour from Agadir starts by picking you up from the airport of Al Massira. We will take you to your accommodation to check in. After that, you will have free time to walk around the city, the beach, or visit the Agadir Oufella panoramic view.
After having breakfast in Agadir, we will leave for Marrakech on the highway. Enjoy the views of the High Atlas Mountains and the desert-like terrains.
Arriving in Marrakech, you will meet up with a local guide and start your tour around the old city. First, we will explore the Koutoubia mosque and the Jamaa El Fna square, the beating heart of Marrakech. You will walk through the colorful alleys of the madina and learn about Moroccan history and traditions. Next, you will discover the Madrassa Ben Youssef, the Bahia & Badi Places. Then, we will move to the Saadian tombs and the Majorelle garden.
Finally, we will drop you off at your accommodation and have a free evening on your own.
On the 3rd day of the 7 day tour from Agadir, we will drive southeast of Morocco towards the Sahara desert. First, we will cross the High Atlas mountains through Tichka Pass, the highest pass in North Africa at an altitude of 2260 m above sea level. Here, we will make a stop to enjoy the views of the mountains and the winding road.
Next, we will continue to the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been featured in many movies like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. You will have time to hike up the Kasbah, learn about its history and architecture.
Afterwards, we will drive to Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara desert and often called the Hollywood of Africa. We will take you to explore the Atlas Studios where they make scenes of movies and series.
Finally, we will drive to Boumalne Dades, passing by the Skoura Oases and Rose Valley. Arriving in Dades, we will visit the Monkey Toes mountains and the curves of Tissdrine. Overnight in the Dades Gorges.
Today, we will drive to the highlight of our trip, Erg Chebbi dunes. First, after having breakfast in the Dades Gorges, we will drive through the valleys of Boumalne Dades and Tinghir to Todra Gorges. We will make our first stop here to enjoy the gorges and have a morning walk beside the river.
After that, we will drive through many famous Berber villages like Touroug and Mellab.
Finally, we will arrive at the Merzouga desert, where we will start the desert adventure with a camel ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. We will make a stop on top of a big dune to enjoy the sunset.
Finally, we will hike down the dunes to the desert camp, check into your tent, and have dinner. After that, we gather round the campfire for a drum party. Free time to go up the dunes and watch the stars.
Today, we recommend waking up for the sunrise over the dunes. After having breakfast, we continue our journey, this time towards Agdez. First, we will visit Rissani, known as the birthplace of Morocco’s current ruling dynasty. In addition, the city used to be an important trading point over time and now hosts one of the biggest traditional markets in Morocco. If you arrive there on Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday, it place gets very busy with locals gathering from the surrounding areas to buy and sell goods.
After a walk through Rissani, we continue driving through the desert landscapes and palm groves of Draa Valley, home to many old kasbahs. Along the way, we will make a stop at the Kasbah of Tamnougalt to explore it.
By the evening, we arrive in Agdez, visit the Panoramic view of the palm groves, then check into your accommodation.
After breakfast in Agdez, we will drive back to Agadir. First, we will stop in Taznakht, a small town in the Anti Atlas mountains famous for making handmade Berber carpets. If you are interested, we can visit one of the women’s cooperatives to learn about the weaving process and see local artisans at work.
Next, we will continue the drive through the Anti-Atlas mountains and pass through Taliouine, where most of the saffron in Morocco comes from. After that, we will head to discover Taroudant and walk through the old city’s red walls and souks.
Finally, we will drive to Agadir, where we will drop you off at your accommodation.
On the last day of the 7-day tour from Agadir to Merzouga, we will take you to the airport to catch your flight.
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The price of this 7 Day Desert Tour from Agadir varies depending on the number of travelers, accommodation type, and travel season.
For 1 to 4 pax, we use an SUV, either a Land Cruiser, Toyota Prado, or s Mitsubishi sport. For 5 to 8 pax, we use a minivan. For more than that, we use a minibus.
Yes, the 7 Day Desert Tour from Agadir is private; only your group participates.
The desert camp consists of private tents.
You will enjoy the camel ride over the dunes for about 40 minutes.
We recommend comfortable clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small backpack, and a jacket for the cool desert night.
Yes, our 7 Day Desert Tour from Agadir can start from different places like Casablanca, Fes, and Tangier. Please contact us for a different tour.
The camel ride is optional. We can arrange a 4×4 transfer to the camp for free, or a quad bike ride across the dunes for an extra charge. Let us know your preference when booking.
