7-Days Tour from Agadir to the Merzouga Desert

7-Days Tour from Agadir to the Merzouga Desert

  • 7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Agadir
  • Private Tour
  • From 1 traveller
Summary

Tour details

Our 7-day tour from Agadir is the grand circuit of Morocco: the imperial city of Marrakech, the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the film studios of Ouarzazate and a full day exploring the Merzouga desert.

You discover nomad villages, the Gnawa music of Khamlia and the old salt mines, and enjoy a sunset camel ride with a night in a Berber camp — all at an unhurried pace, setting out from the coast at Agadir.

Scenic routesMoroccan landscapes
Local experienceCulture and traditions
Expert guidesLocal driver-guide
Comfort and safetyPrivate and flexible

Highlights

7-day tour from agadir to the merzouga desert

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or Agadir airport
  • Two nights in Marrakech with a guided visit of the city
  • The Tizi n'Tichka pass and the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO)
  • Ouarzazate: the Taourirt kasbah and the film studios
  • The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and the Todra Gorge
  • A full day in Merzouga: Khamlia, the Mifis mines and nomad families
  • Camel ride and a night at a Berber camp in Erg Chebbi
  • The Draa Valley and the High Atlas
Itinerary

Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Agadir → Marrakech

We pick you up at your hotel or at Agadir airport and head for Marrakech. In the afternoon you get a first taste of the red city, with its walls, gardens and palaces. Night in Marrakech.

Accommodation: Night in Marrakech — Riad Silsila or similar

Day2

Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Boumalne Dades

After breakfast we cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m). We visit the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified ksar and World Heritage Site, and in Ouarzazate we explore the Taourirt Kasbah and the film studios.

We continue through the Valley of Roses to Boumalne Dades, where we spend the night amid a landscape of kasbahs and mountains.

Accommodation: Night in Dades — Riad Gabsi or similar

Day3

Dades → Todra Gorge → Erfoud → Merzouga

We set off early along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. We visit the Todra Gorges and their high cliffs, the palm groves of Tinejdad and the ancient irrigation systems (khettaras) of Jorf.

In Erfoud we stop at a fossil workshop and its date market before reaching Merzouga at sunset, where we stay close to the dunes.

Accommodation: Night in Merzouga — Dar Hassan or similar

Day4

Merzouga – full day in the desert (4×4 and camels)

We spend the day exploring the Merzouga region by 4×4: the 4×4 Museum, the village of Khamlia with its Gnawa music, the old salt mines of Mifis, Berber nomad families and Lake Srij, where flamingos are sometimes seen.

At sunset we ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes to the Berber camp. Traditional dinner, music by the fire and a night under a starry sky.

Accommodation: Night in Merzouga — Tawada Camp or similar

Day5

Merzouga → Rissani → Draa Valley → Marrakech

After sunrise and breakfast we ride back by camel and visit the souk of Rissani. We set off on the way back through the Draa Valley to Agdez, among vast palm groves.

We cross the High Atlas again to reach Marrakech, where you have free time. Dinner and overnight included in the red city.

Accommodation: Night in Marrakech — Riad Silsila or similar

Day6

Marrakech (guided visit)

We spend the day discovering Marrakech on a guided tour: the Majorelle Garden, the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the Koutoubia Mosque with its 66-metre minaret.

In the afternoon we immerse ourselves in Jemaa el-Fna square, a World Heritage Site, with its storytellers, musicians, snake charmers and food stalls. Night at the same hotel.

Accommodation: Night in Marrakech — Riad Silsila or similar

Day7

Marrakech → Agadir

After breakfast we set off back to Agadir, with arrival and transfer to your hotel or the airport, bringing this grand tour of Morocco to an end.

If you prefer, this tour can also end in Marrakech instead of Agadir. Just ask us.

Please note: the hotels listed are mid-range. If you would like to upgrade to a luxury option, just get in touch. Rates may vary in high season and according to the accommodation you choose.

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Tour map

Tour route

Route: Agadir → Marrakech → Ait Benhaddou → Ouarzazate → Boumalne Dades → Tinghir → Erfoud → Merzouga → Rissani → Agdz → Marrakech → Agadir

1Agadir2Marrakech3Ait Benhaddou4Ouarzazate5Boumalne Dades6Tinghir7Erfoud8Merzouga9Rissani10Agdz1604 km aprox. por carretera
Frequently asked questions

About this tour

Yes, we pick you up at your hotel or Agadir airport. On request, the trip can end in Marrakech instead of returning to Agadir.

We spend a whole day exploring the desert by 4×4: Khamlia and its Gnawa music, the Mifis mines, nomad families and Lake Srij, plus the sunset camel ride.

One night at the Erg Chebbi camp. The rest are split between Marrakech (2 nights), Dades, Merzouga and Marrakech again.

Yes. It is a private tour for your group; we can adjust hotels, pace and stops to suit your preferences.

Spring and autumn are ideal. In summer we schedule visits for early morning and late afternoon; in winter you will want warm clothes for the desert nights.

Absolutely. As it is private, we adapt the pace and activities; the camel ride is optional and can be replaced by a 4×4.

Traveller reviews

What our travellers say

The best experience from start to finish!

We travelled as a family with Marruecos Tours from 28 July to 2 August and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. Communication with Mohammed was excellent and our guide Said was attentive, friendly and fun throughout. He took us to places only locals know. Thoroughly recommended.

Liliana Zaragoza
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Marrocos superou minhas expectativas

We would like to thank Youssef of Marrocos Tours for the excellent private tour of Morocco. It was an unforgettable experience, with a very well planned itinerary, great excursions and service that was always attentive and professional. We recommend Youssef to anyone who wants to see Morocco calmly and safely.

Ester780
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The Perfect Family Trip to Morocco

We recently returned from an incredible 12-day tour from Casablanca with our two children, and booking with Agencia Marruecos Tours was the best decision we made. Our driver and guide, Hassan, didn't just drive us from place to place — he became part of our family's story. The overnight desert camp in Merzouga was pure magic for all of us.

Convenient t
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A trip to northern Morocco

It was our first time with them and the result was very good. They adapted to our needs throughout and looked after us constantly. Without doubt an agency worth recommending. The trip through northern Morocco was a great success. Thank you for your work.

Santiago M
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From Fes to Marrakech

The three-day route from Fes to Marrakech made our trip to Morocco unforgettable. Our guide Said, charming and an excellent driver, brought deep knowledge of Amazigh culture and customs. The route is well organised, with stops at beautiful and interesting places.

Jet573220
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Kindness and exceptional service

They were very kind from the very start of the tour. Our guide Said was extremely patient; with him we discovered not only spectacular places and incredible views, but Moroccan culture too.

Jessrodmor
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Unforgettable

We had the opportunity to view different scenarios during the 12 days trip. Incredible! Hassan was our guide and was excellent!

Jose F
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An amazing experience

I finally fulfilled a lifelong ambition of mine to go to Morocco. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable experiences of my life! The nine days spent travelling were filled with such breathtaking scenery. My favourite part was spending the night in a tent in the Sahara Desert and riding camels around the desert.

Diana H
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Highly recommended

An excellent personalised experience, helped along by Idir’s passion for his country and its customs — and, despite his youth, his knowledge of every corner of Morocco.

Gabriel C
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