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3-day tour from Marrakech to the desert and on to Agadir

  • Marrakech → Agadir
  • 3 days · 2 nights
  • Night in the Merzouga desert
  • Shared group, max. 17

Summary

  1. Day 1Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Valley of Roses / Tinghir
  2. Day 2Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi desert camp
  3. Day 3Merzouga – Draa Valley – Taznakht – Taliouine – Agadir

Free sandboarding on the dunes. Included on all our desert routes.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Valley of Roses / Tinghir

    Your 3-day tour from Marrakech to the desert and on to Agadir starts with pickup at 7:00 am at your hotel or riad in Marrakech. We head inland through the impressive landscapes of the High Atlas mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, towards Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous as the setting for many films and series.

    We have lunch and time to explore this old fortified village, built with traditional mud-brick architecture.

    We then continue along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, through the picturesque Valley of Roses and the Dades Valley, known for their spectacular rock formations, oases and natural landscapes.

    At the end of the day we arrive in Tinghir, where we have dinner and spend the night in a hotel or traditional riad.

    Night in the Valley of Roses / Tinghir | Dinner and breakfast included

  2. Day 2

    Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi desert camp

    After breakfast we explore the impressive Todra Valley, surrounded by traditional Berber villages and vast palm groves. We visit the famous Todra Gorge, where huge rock walls rise up to about 300 metres above the narrow riverbed, creating one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in Morocco.

    We continue our journey towards the Sahara desert, passing through towns such as Tinjdad, Melaab and Erfoud, the latter known for its fossils and dates.

    When we reach the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, near Merzouga, we swap the vehicle for traditional camels to cross the dunes to our desert camp.

    Enjoy an unforgettable experience watching the sunset over the dunes, followed by a delicious dinner under the stars. In the evening we gather around the campfire for traditional Berber music and stories of desert culture.

    Night at the desert camp | Dinner and breakfast included

  3. Day 3

    Merzouga – Draa Valley – Taznakht – Taliouine – Agadir

    We get up early to enjoy a spectacular sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. Then we ride back by camel to the village of Merzouga, where you can freshen up and get ready before continuing the journey.

    We then start our return journey to Agadir, crossing the impressive Draa Valley, famous for its vast palm groves, desert landscapes and old kasbahs.

    We continue to Taznakht, a town known for its traditional crafts and beautiful Berber carpets. We then pass through Taliouine, considered the capital of Moroccan saffron.

    Finally we continue to Agadir, arriving in the late afternoon. The tour ends with a transfer to your hotel, riad or a central point in Agadir.

    End of the tour in Agadir

What's included

  • Pickup and return to your hotel or riad in Agadir.
  • Transport throughout the trip in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Professional driver.
  • 2 nights' accommodation: 1 night in a hotel or riad in Tinghir.
  • 1 night at a camp in the Erg Chebbi desert.
  • 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners.
  • Camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes.
  • Camel ride to enjoy the sunrise in the desert.
  • Visit to Ait Ben Haddou.
  • Visit to the Todra Gorge.
  • Drive through the Valley of Roses, Dades Valley and Draa Valley.
  • Stops in Taznakht and Taliouine.
  • Time to enjoy sunset and sunrise over the dunes.
  • Traditional dinner, Berber music and campfire at the desert camp.
  • Sandboarding on the dunes

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks.
  • Entrance fees to monuments or sites that require a ticket.
  • Quad bike (ATV) ride, available at an extra cost.
  • Tips for the driver or accommodation staff.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Any service not expressly mentioned under “What's included?”.

Optional activities in the desert

Prices per activity, separate from the tour price.

Pickup and times

Pickup point
We pick you up at the accessible point closest to your accommodation. The exact time and place are arranged with you according to your location and the tour departure. Departure from Marrakech.
Duration
3 days and 2 nights. The tour ends in Agadir.
Departures
Every day, with a maximum of 17 travellers per departure.

Prices and terms

Prices per person
Accommodation in the desertAdultChild (under 6)
Standard tent160 €80 €
Private tent with private bathroom200 €100 €
  • When you book you pay 50 € per booking with PayPal. The rest is paid in cash on the departure day.
  • Cancellation: if you cancel up to the day before departure, we refund the full amount paid.
  • From age 6 the adult price applies.

Frequently asked questions

What time does the tour from Agadir start?

Pickup is at around 7:00 am at your hotel or riad in Agadir.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends in Agadir, usually in the late afternoon of the third day, with a transfer to your hotel, riad or a central point.

How many nights will we spend in the desert?

You spend one night at a camp in the Erg Chebbi desert, and the first night in a hotel or riad in Tinghir.

Is the camel ride included?

Yes. The camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes is included, as is the ride back to the village after sunrise.

Will I be able to see the sunrise and sunset in the desert?

Yes. The itinerary is planned so you can enjoy the sunset on the second day and the sunrise on the third.

What kind of accommodation will we have?

The first night you sleep in a hotel or traditional riad in Tinghir. The second night is at a camp in the Erg Chebbi desert.

Are meals included?

The tour includes 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners. Lunches and drinks are not included.

What will we see on the way?

We visit some of the highlights of southern Morocco, such as Ait Ben Haddou, the Valley of Roses, the Dades Valley, the Todra Gorge, Merzouga, the Draa Valley, Taznakht and Taliouine.

Will we visit Ait Ben Haddou?

Yes. You will have time to explore this famous fortified kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Will we visit the Todra Gorge?

Yes. The visit to the impressive Todra Gorge is part of the itinerary on the second day.

Can I do a quad bike ride in the desert?

Yes. A quad bike (ATV) is available as an optional activity at an extra cost.

Can I bring my luggage on the trip?

Yes. You can take your luggage with you on the trip. For convenience, we recommend bringing a small bag with what you need for the night in the desert.

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