Overview
Our 7 days Agadir to Merzouga desert tour is one of the most beautiful Morocco tours from Agadir. This 7 day Agadir desert tour follows the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs across the High Atlas, with Taroudant, the saffron of Taliouine, Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate.
Through the Draa Valley you reach the Erg Chebbi for a camel trek and a night in a luxury desert camp, then a full day with the nomads, the M'Fis mines and the Gnawa village of Khamlia, the Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley.
Private and relaxed, it shows the best of the nature and culture of southern Morocco.
Highlights
- Taroudant, Taliouine and the carpets of Taznakht
- Ait Ben Haddou and the Taourirt Kasbah
- Draa Valley and its kasbahs
- Camel trek and night in a luxury Sahara camp
- Nomad families, M'Fis mines and Gnawa music in Khamlia
- Todra Gorge, Dades Valley and the Roses Valley
Itinerary · Day by Day
DAY1Arrival in Agadir
Welcome at Agadir airport and transfer to your accommodation.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY2Agadir – Taroudant – Taliouine – Taznakht – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
Through Taroudant to Taliouine, the saffron valley, and a carpet workshop in Taznakht.
The UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and the Taourirt Kasbah of Ouarzazate.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY3Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – N'Kob – Alnif – Merzouga (Sahara)
The Draa Valley, its kasbahs and Berber villages, with lunch in N'Kob or Alnif.
Camel ride into the golden dunes and a Berber dinner by the fire in your luxury desert camp.
Sahara Eden Camp, or similar
Private tent with a comfortable bed and a private bathroom with a hot shower. Dinner and breakfast included, with Berber music around the campfire under the stars. We never use basic camps or shared bathrooms.
DAY4Erg Chebbi – Nomad Families – M'Fis Mines – Khamlia
Off-road to the nomad families around the dunes and the M'Fis mines with their panoramic view.
Gnawa music in Khamlia, a Berber pizza lunch and the night in a hotel in Merzouga.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY5Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
The market of Rissani, the largest of southern Morocco, and the fossils of Erfoud.
Lunch in Tinjdad, a walk in the 300 m high Todra Gorge and dinner in the Dades Valley.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY6Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Taznakht – Agadir
The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, Kelaat M'Gouna and the Kasbah Amridil in Skoura.
Back through Ouarzazate and Taznakht to Agadir.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY7Agadir – Airport Transfer
Transfer to Agadir airport according to your flight time.
End of the tour · drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport
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Tour Map
Route: Agadir – Taroudant – Taliouine – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley – Skoura – Agadir
Accommodations
Choose one category for your whole trip. The desert camp is always luxury. These are our usual choices; if one is fully booked we arrange a similar hotel of the same category.
| Night | Standard | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night 1 Agadir | Studiotel Afoud | Hotel Timoulay & Spa | The View Agadir |
| Night 2 Ouarzazate | Hotel Riad Amlal | Palm View Palace | Oz Palace Ouarzazate |
| Night 3 Sahara (erg chebbi) | Sahara Eden Camp, or similar · luxury desert camp only | ||
| Night 4 Merzouga | Hotel Ksar Merzouga | Riad Azawad | Riad Serai Boutique Hotel |
| Night 5 Dades Valley | Riad Gabsi | Riad Paradise or Dar Blues | Eden Boutique Hotel |
| Night 6 Agadir | Studiotel Afoud | Hotel Timoulay & Spa | The View Agadir |
Price
The “from” price is for a private group of 17 people or more in standard accommodation. The final price depends on your group size, travel dates and the hotel category you choose. Ask us for a free quote.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van for 7 days
- English or Spanish speaking local driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport in Agadir
- 5 nights in hotels or riads of your category + 1 night in a luxury desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner every day (vegetarian and vegan options)
- Camel ride in the dunes (one camel per person)
- Stops for photos and breaks whenever you want
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Personal expenses
Booking
If you’re looking to book or personalize this tour itinerary, let us know your ideas and preferences. We’ll craft an experience uniquely tailored to your vision. Our goal is to help you create the perfect Moroccan adventure. Don’t hesitate to contact us by email for more details.
If we haven’t replied to your message, please contact us on WhatsApp at +212 647-064454. We’ll be happy to help you!
Before You Go
- Bring layers: nights can be cold in the mountains and the desert, even in summer (and very cold from November to February).
- Pack sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and a scarf to protect you from sun and sand.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the medinas, gorges and kasbahs.
- Bring a small bag for the desert night; your big luggage stays safe in the car.
- Have some cash in dirhams for lunches, drinks and small shopping; card payment is rare in villages.
- Roads in the mountains are winding: tell us if you get car sick and we will stop more often.
- Mobile network works in most places, and Wi-Fi is available in the hotels.
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FAQs
Is this tour private?
Yes. The car, the driver and the guide are only for you and your group. We never mix travelers from different bookings.
Are hotels included?
Yes, every night is included in the category you choose (standard, mid-range or luxury), and the desert night is always in a luxury camp.
Are meals included?
Breakfast and dinner are included every day. Lunches and drinks are not included, so you can choose where and what to eat.
Is the airport transfer included?
Yes. We pick you up at your riad, hotel or the airport in Agadir and drop you off at the end of the tour in Agadir.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Of course. You can add a night, change the hotels or add experiences like a nomad family visit, a cooking class or a romantic dinner in the dunes. Tell us your wishes.
What kind of vehicle is used?
A private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van, depending on the size of your group.
What is the best time for this tour?
The tour runs all year. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most pleasant. Summer days are hot, and winter nights in the mountains and the desert are cold.
