From Marrakech: 4-Day Private Merzouga Desert Tour to Agadir

-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Agadir via Merzouga

Discover Morocco’s desert magic on a 4-day private tour from Marrakech to Agadir via Merzouga. Cross the Atlas Mountains, explore ancient kasbahs, sleep under the stars in the Sahara, and finish your journey on the Atlantic coast.

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Roses Valley – Dades Gorges

Your private desert tour from Marrakech to Agadir begins with a morning departure from your hotel or riad. Travel through the scenic High Atlas Mountains and cross the famous Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m), offering panoramic views of Berber villages and rugged peaks.

Next, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified ksar famed for its ancient kasbahs and as a filming location for many Hollywood films. Then, head to Ouarzazate to explore Taourirt Kasbah and see the Atlas Film Studios.

Continue through the fragrant Valley of Roses, especially stunning in spring, and reach the Dades Gorges, where dramatic rock formations await. Overnight in a traditional Berber guesthouse with dinner included.

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Day 2: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast, drive to the striking Todra Gorges, where cliffs rise 300 meters above the narrow valley floor. Walk along the riverbed to fully appreciate the natural beauty of the canyon.

Travel onward through desert landscapes to Erfoud, known for its fossil treasures and as the gateway to the Sahara. By late afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, where a camel trek takes you into the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.

Enjoy a stunning desert sunset before settling into your luxury desert camp. Dine under the stars and enjoy traditional music by the fire.

 Day 3: Merzouga – Alnif – Tamgroute – Zagora Tinfou

Depart Merzouga after sunrise and travel through Alnif, a small town famous for its fossil-rich rocks. Stop in Tamgroute to visit its ancient Koranic library, green pottery cooperatives, and underground streets.

Continue to Zagora Tinfou, a peaceful oasis surrounded by palm groves. Spend the evening relaxing in your desert lodge.

 Day 4: Zagora Tinfou – Taznakht – Taroudant – Agadir

On your final day, drive west toward Taznakht, known for hand-woven Berber carpets and local crafts. Visit workshops and meet artisans before heading to Taroudant, often called “Little Marrakech,” with its lively souks and ancient walls.

Arrive in Agadir in the evening, where your 4-day desert adventure from Marrakech concludes by the Atlantic Ocean.

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