Your 6 days desert tour from Agadir will take you on an incredible journey through Morocco’s diverse landscapes, from the coastal city of Agadir to the breathtaking Sahara Desert. This Agadir desert tour will allow you to experience ancient kasbahs, explore lush valleys, and ride camels through golden dunes.
Below the 6 day desert tour from Agadir highlights:
Your driver-guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Agadir, and we will begin the 6 days desert tour from Agadir by heading towards Taroudant, often called the “Little Marrakech” due to its impressive ramparts and bustling souks. After exploring the medina, we continue to Taliouine, known as Morocco’s saffron capital, where you can visit a local saffron cooperative. We then pass through Taznakht, famous for its traditional Berber carpets, before arriving in Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Morocco,” where movies like “Gladiator” were filmed. Overnight in Ouarzazate.
After breakfast, we travel through the Anti-Atlas Mountains to Agdez, marking the start of the stunning Draa Valley, home to Morocco’s longest river. The valley is filled with palm groves, ancient kasbahs, and traditional Berber villages. We continue to Nkoub, a charming village with mud-brick houses, before heading to Rissani, an important desert town with a historic market. Finally, we arrive in Merzouga, where a camel caravan awaits to take us deep into the Erg Chebbi dunes. We enjoy a magical sunset in the Sahara before settling into a luxury desert camp, where we have dinner under the stars and listen to traditional Berber music.
We wake up early to witness the sunrise over the dunes, then have breakfast at the camp. Today, we explore the Merzouga region, starting with a visit to a nomadic Berber family to learn about their desert lifestyle. We then head to the Mifis mines, where locals once extracted minerals. Next, we visit Khamlia village, where the Gnawa people perform their traditional spiritual music. Later, we explore palm groves and oases around Merzouga before checking into a comfortable desert hotel for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, we leave Merzouga and travel through Erfoud, famous for its fossil workshops, where you can see ancient marine fossils. We then drive to Tinghir, a lush oasis town, before reaching the Todgha Gorges, a spectacular canyon with towering rock walls. After a short walk in the gorge, we continue to Dades Valley, known for its “Monkey Fingers” rock formations and beautiful kasbahs. We check into our hotel in Dades Valley for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, we explore the scenic Dades Valley before driving through the Rose Valley, famous for its Damask roses and rosewater products. In Skoura, we visit the historic Kasbah Amridil, surrounded by palm groves. Next, we stop at Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate, where many Hollywood films were shot. Then, we visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages. After exploring the kasbah, we drive over the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, before arriving in Marrakech for the night.
After breakfast, we take a guided tour of Marrakech, visiting landmarks like the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and the lively souks. We also explore Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, where street performers, snake charmers, and food stalls create a vibrant atmosphere. After lunch in a local restaurant, we begin our drive back to Agadir, enjoying the scenic landscapes along the way. We arrive in Agadir in the evening, marking the end of this unforgettable desert tour from Agadir.
This 6 Days Agadir Desert Tour is the perfect way to experience Morocco’s rich culture, historic kasbahs, stunning landscapes, and the magical Sahara Desert.
