Join us on this customized 5-day desert tour from Agadir to the Merzouga Desert through Marrakech. This 5-day and 5-night tour from Agadir takes you towards the Sahara desert of Morocco, passing by unique places. This includes; the Red City, where you will have a guided tour of the main attractions. Not to mention that you will cross the Atlas Mountains, and visit charming gorges and Kasbahs. Furthermore, you will also arrive in the desert of Merzouga to do camel trekking and camp under the stars in a desert camp. Book this trip with Morocco Vacations today!
Here are the tour highlights:
The first day of our Agadir desert tour starts with picking you up from your Accommodation in Agadir. First, we will take the highway and drive towards Marrakech. Arriving in the red city, we will meet our local guide and begin the exploring tour.
Most of the tour is done walking since the majority of the attractions are inside the old city. Begin with the beautiful Koutoubia Mosque which dates back to the 12th century to learn more about the history of the city. Afterward, head to Jamaa EL Fna square, the beating heart of Marrakech. Here, you will see unique stuff like snake charmers, storytellers street performers, and of course food stalls. Next, you can go deeper into the old city passing through the colorful market to the Ben Youssef Madrassa. This latter used to be a teaching center and a Quranic school at the same time. Take your time to enjoy the place with its amazing architecture.
Next, the guide will take you to visit the Bahia and Badi palaces, learn about their history, and discover their unique stories.
In the evening, we will say goodbye to our guide and take the car to the new city to visit the garden of Majorelle. Take your time to enjoy the place!
Finally, we will drop you off at your accommodation. Free evening to explore by yourself!
Start your day with a delicious Moroccan breakfast in the riad/hotel. Then, we start the second day of our journey from Agadir.
First, we are going to drive through the High Atlas Mountains and Tichka Pass, the highest in North Africa. We will make a stop at an altitude of 2260m to enjoy the mountain views and stretch a leg.
Next is the largest Kasbah in Morocco, Ait Benhaddou. It is the most famous of its is kind and listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site. In general, a Kasbah is a fortified village that surrounded by a wall for protection and defense. This place was once like a station for the trading camel caravans to stop by and relax before continuing their journeys towards the coastal cities. Nowadays, it is a popular place for shooting movies and series. We are going to have a walk inside the Kasbah with its mud houses.
Moving on, we will head to Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Africa. Here, we will pay a visit to the Atlas studios which is also a place where they make movies.
Continuing our trip, we will cross the Oases of Skoura and the Valley of Rose. Enjoy the views of the thousand palm trees and pink roses!
Finally, we will arrive in Boumalne Dades where we will spend the night.
Day three of our Agadir desert tour takes us deeper into the Southeast of Morocco. We begin with a tasty Moroccan breakfast in the riad/hotel then cross the valley of Dades.
First, we are going to visit Todra Gorges, an impressive canyon that is around 300m in depth. What makes it more special is the red-yellowish color of the great natural walls and the running river at the bottom. You will have some free time to go inside the gorges for a short hike.
Next, we will drive through the beautiful Tinghir Valley with its thousands of Palm trees, making some stops for panoramic views. In a while, we will arrive in Erfoud, a desert town known for its fossil discoveries. Here, we can visit one of the factories where they work on the fossils to make unique objects like tables and sinks…
After a short drive, we will reach Merzouga, the starting point of our desert adventure. We leave the car behind and switch to a more traditional way of traveling in the desert. We will ride camels and cross the golden sand dunes to reach the desert camp, away from the light pollution.
Once we reach the camp and check in your tents, you can take the sandboard to the nearby dunes. You can go sandboarding and watch the sunset at the same time!
Finally, get back to the camp for an authentic desert dinner. Then get ready for the entertainment. The camp staff will make a campfire and play drums under the starry sky. Free time for stargazing!
Start your day by waking up to capture the beautiful sunrise over the golden dunes! Then head back to the camp for a delightful desert breakfast.
Our journey today takes us towards Ouarzazate, the gate to the Sahara desert. Before that, we are going to visit some interesting places. First, we will travel to Rissani, the starting point of the current ruling dynasty in Morocco. Here, we will visit its big traditional Market where the locals from all over the area go to buy and sell goods. It is an opportunity to interact with the locals. In fact, the market days are Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. During these days, the market gets more busy.
Next, we will drive through various Berber towns and probably make a stop at Alnif to stretch a leg and use the bathroom. Lunch will be in Nkod. Continuing our journey, we will pass through Draa valleys, the longest river and biggest source of Dates in Morocco.
Finally, we will arrive in Ouarzazate, check in the hotel/riad, and relax.
On the last day of our trip, we will head towards Agadir. But before that, we are going to cross through some interesting places.
First, we will drive through the Anti Atlas mountains where you will witness a different scenery as we drive in these black volcanic mountains. We will pass by various Berber villages and kasbahs. Our first stop will be in Taznakht where we will take a break. This city is famous for having cooperatives for making Moroccan carpets and rugs.
Afterwards, we continue our road towards Taroudant passing by Taliouine, the capital of saffron in Morocco. In a while, we will arrive in Taroudant, the little Marrakech. Here, you will have some free time to have a walk around the city and its main attractions.
Finally, we will drive to Agadir where we drop you off at your accommodation or the airport. End of the 5-day tour from Agadir to Merzouga desert.
“It’s been a while since we did the 5-day desert tour from Agadir to Merzouga, but I was just looking at pictures so I wanted to leave a comment here on TripAdvisor. We liked the tour back then and especially the length of 5 days we found incredibly pleasant because the driving distances are sometimes long and so it equalized everything. We were very happy with Hassan who accompanied us on the tour, and we especially liked the accommodation in Dades. In general, the tour was well put together and relaxed. Highly recommended!”
“We had an amazing time! The desert was the highlight of our trip to Morocco and the journey there goes by quickly with stops to explore pretty views and sites. Our guide Hamid went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and showed us the best of Moroccan hospitality- he was very knowledgeable. The campsite was very clean and well-staffed. I would suggest bringing a jacket because it was very cold at night. I also loved feeding the sheep and goats at the market near Merzouga- would highly recommend Morocco Vacations!”
To book this tour, use the contact form above, email, WhatsApp, or our social networks, and provide us with your chosen tour, number of travelers, type of accommodation (standard, luxury, etc.), and your tour date (if known). To confirm your tour, we require a deposit. The rest of the payment is paid in cash when you meet your driver.
The cost of the 5-day desert tour from Agadir to Merzouga varies depending on the number of participants and your chosen accommodation type. Generally, larger groups benefit from a more economical price per person. Request a complimentary quote today to determine your personalized rate!
Your money will be refunded only if you cancel the tour 20 days before your arrival. (20-day money-back guarantee). If the tour is postponed, your deposit will still be available for future use.
