03 days - Agadir - Merzouga - Marrakech
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3 days desert tour from Agadir to Marrakech
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Why Choosing a 3 days desert tour from Agadir to Marrakech?
A 3 days desert tour from Agadir to Marrakech offers the perfect blend of adventure, culture, and breathtaking scenery, making it an unforgettable experience. This journey takes you from the coastal charm of Agadir through the Souss Valley and the majestic Anti-Atlas mountains to the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert. Along the way, you’ll explore traditional Berber villages, visit historic sites like the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, and experience the magic of the desert with a camel ride, a stunning sunset, and a night under the stars in a traditional camp.
The 3 days desert tour from Agadir to Marrakech concludes in the vibrant city of Marrakech, where you can immerse yourself in its bustling souks and iconic landmarks. It’s an ideal choice for travelers looking to experience Morocco’s diverse landscapes and rich culture in a short yet memorable adventure.
Highlights of the 3 days desert tour from Agadir to Marrakech
- Explore the Draa Valley, famous for its date palm groves.
- Reach the Erg Chebbi dunes and experience a camel trek into the Sahara Desert and enjoy a night of camping under the stars.
- Enjoy traditional Berber music around the campfire and savour local cuisine.
- Visit the Todra Gorge and experience the towering cliffs and a lush oasis.
- Visit Ouarzazate, often referred to as the “Hollywood of Morocco,” and explore the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
- Enjoy scenic views as you drive through the majestic Atlas Mountains.
Inclusions
- All hotel/riad transfers.
- Private travel from Agadir in a comfortable A/C vehicle.
- English-speaking driver/guide.
- All dinners and breakfasts.
- Camel excursion to Merzouga camp.
- Comfortable accommodation in riad/hotel and Sahara camp.
Exclusions
- Lunches and drinks.
- Entrance fees to monuments(optional).
3 days desert tour from Agadir to Marrakech Itinerary
Around 8:00 am, after breakfast in your lodging, we will depart for the 3 days tour from Agadir to Marrakech. On the way to Ouarzazate, we will briefly visit the city’s historic walls and souks through Taroudant. then take in the Atlas mountain scenery. We will arrive at the historic Kasbah of Ait Ben-Haddou in the High Atlas.
This fortified walled city, once a bustling trading town during the 17th century, was constructed directly on the caravan route between Marrakech and the Sahara.
There are six Kasbahs and a few houses inside the tall mud walls. Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia are two movies in which Ait Benhaddou has appeared.
Later, enjoy some free time to explore this magnificent Kasbah. Later on, we proceed with the 3 days desert tour from Agadir to Merzouga to explore the Atlas Studio in Ouarzazate city, heading to the accommodation for the overnight stay.
Following breakfast, our 3 days tour from Agadir to the desert will take us towards Merzouga from Ouarzazate, sometimes known as the “gateway to the desert”. We’ll make a halt to explore the stunning architecture of the Kasbah Taourirte in the city of Ouarzazate. Then we’ll travel the road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the Rose’s Valley and Dades Valley. We will savour the breathtaking vistas of the Todra Valley, which is bordered by Berber communities and palm groves.
After some time, we reach Todra Gorge, a chilly and unspoiled location with towering orange cliffs. The canyons in Todra Gorge are almost 1,000 feet deep. We will take our time exploring this amazing location, which is also a favourite spot for climbers. Afternoon: As we make our way to the Sahara desert, we pass through several Berber communities, including Tinjdad, Melaab, and Erfoud. You’ll have time for lunch as we go. After we reach the enchanted Erg Chebbi dunes, you will ride a camel for about 1 h:30 min to the desert camp, across the stunning, rare orange-coloured dunes.
The 3 days desert tour from Agadir to Marrakech will give you the chance to see an amazing sunset from the middle of the dunes, which is a wonderful experience that will nourish your spirit.
After dinner, some Berber music will be played around a campfire, enjoying a starry night. Overnight will be in the luxury desert camp.
On the final day of your 3 days desert trip from Agadir to Merzouga and Marrakech, we advise you to get up early to see the stunning sunrise. After breakfast, we take you back to Merzouga town. Rissani “Sijilmasa”, Alnif, Tazarine, and N’kob are where we will begin our return trip to Marrakech. We will journey through the picturesque Draa Valley, which is dotted with historic Kasbahs, Berber communities, and palm groves. By way of Agdez and the Anti-Atlas mountains, our adventure continues to Marrakech. We will stop for lunch in Ouarzazate before continuing across the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. In the evening, we will arrive and drop you off at your accommodation in Marrakech, and our 3 days desert tour from Agadir to Marrakech ends.
