4 Days Tour from Agadir to Merzouga Desert

Below, you'll discover the program itinerary of the 4 Days Tour from Agadir to Merzouga, along with all the essential information and policies you need to know before booking with us. Whether you're looking for adventure or traditional and cultural discovery, this page will guide you through every detail that will help you to customize and tailor-made your journey.

Why BOOK this 4 Days Tour from Agadir to Merzouga?

This 4 days tour from Agadir to Merzouga starts in Agadir and ends in Agadir, taking you through Taroudant, Taliouine, Ouarzazate, Merzouga Dunes, Ait Benhaddou Site, Todra Gorges, and other beautiful destinations in Morocco. Explore a vast territory and extraordinary landscapes, fertile plains such as the High Atlas Mountains, massive valleys, charming oases, and spectacular and colorful views. Explore the impressive old Saharan tribe's presence and history. This 4 days desert tour from Agadir is a perfect blend of history, culture, and adventure - this is an essential adventure through Morocco that you can't miss!

  • Daily departure is available.
  • Visit Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a perfect example of Moroccan clay architecture & UNESCO heritage site.
  • Camel riding in the Merzouga desert.
  • Stop in Erfoud the town of Fossils, known for its date festival and fossil mining.
  • Spending a night in the desert camp under the stars.
  • A breathtaking view of the sunset and sunrise over the dunes.
  • Todra Gorge - Walk in Morocco's Grand Canyon through spectacular rock formations.
  • Drive through the palm groves of Draa valley.
  • Stop in Taliouine (the only saffron growing area in Morocco) and visit the Saffron cooperative, with a brief visit to the Glaoui Kasbah.
  • Ability to start and end the trip in Taghazout.
  • Local drums music around the campfire.
  • Experience the Berber villages throughout your journey.
  • The tour is available in many languages (English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese...etc!).
  • Ouarzazate: Explore this popular filmmaking location, which is also famous for its preserved Kasbahs and for being a perfect starting point for discovering the desert.
  • Visit the Atlas Cinema Studio: the world's largest film studio, where guests can tour the decaying sets that fill the harsh desert landscape.
  • Admire the beautiful sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.
  • Taroudant: Catch a glimpse of the charming "little Marrakech" known for its craftsmen, nice carpets, and leatherwork.
  • The tour is at an affordable price and has great quality services.

Key Features

  • Tour Name: 4 Days Tour from Agadir to Merzouga
  • Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
  • Starting Point: Agadir
  • Ending Point: Agadir
  • Departure: Daily
  • Availability: Year-round
  • Tour Type: Private Tour
  • Languages: Tour available in English, French, and Spanish.
  • Difficulty Level: Suitable for all fitness levels.

Tour Highlights

  • Visiting Places: Agadir, Merzouga, Ait Benhaddou, Taroudant, Tazenakht, Taliouine, Agdz, Ouarzazate, Boumalne Dades, Tinghir, Kalaat M'Gouna, Skoura.
  • Key attractions: Desert of Merzouga, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, Taourirt Kasbah, Roses Valley, Skoura Oases, Camel ride in the desert and a wonderful sunset or sunrise, Spend the night in a Desert camp, Todra Gorges, Draa Valley.
  • General Idea: This 4 days tour from Agadir to Merzouga is a great tour to experience the Sahara Desert and return to Agadir or Taghazout.

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4 Days Tour from Agadir to Merzouga

4 Days Desert Tour from Agadir to Merzouga

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How Would You Spend 4 Days in Morocco?

Days In Morocco is here to ensure you on an unforgettable journey. Below is our suggested 4-day Morocco itinerary, designed to guide you day-by-day through the best part of Morocco. The itinerary is flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences and your dream tour.

What is the difference between the categories of accommodations?

This is the difference between the 4 categories of accommodations:

  1. Budget accommodations are typically 1- and 2-star hotels, offering a simple, clean place to stay with small rooms containing essential amenities like a bed, fresh linens, a bathroom, and basic furniture such as a table and a clothes rack. (Not recommended by Days In Morocco Company).
  2. Standard accommodations fall between 2 and 3 stars, often found in older city areas or rural settings like Kasbahs, guesthouses, or Riads. Despite being economical, they provide decent comfort, usually featuring private bathrooms, a restaurant, and sometimes a swimming pool.
  3. Mixed accommodations blend elements from both standard and luxury categories, providing a middle ground for those unsure whether to opt for superior or standard. This option allows guests to experience both authentic Moroccan charm and luxury amenities. (Highly recommended by Days In Morocco Company).
  4. Luxury accommodations, usually 4 or 5 stars, are typically located in city centers, offering exceptional comfort, top-notch services, elegant designs, and a wide range of amenities such as pools, spas, restaurants, and fitness centers.

Overview: 4 Days Tour from Agadir to Merzouga

This 4 days tour from Agadir to Merzouga is for visitors who fly to Agadir and still want to get a taste of the Sahara Desert including the famous Todra gorges, Dades Valley, Berber villages, the Kasbahs, and the Valley of Draa. Also, you will have a visit to the Atlas Studio in Ouarzazate. The top highlight of this 4 days desert tour from Agadir to Merzouga is the 'Camel trekking experience at the Erg Chebbi dunes'. This is undoubtedly a dream journey and a magnificent experience that will stay in your memory for years to come.

Detailed Itinerary: A day-by-day plan to guide your journey.

Check out the itinerary for our 4 days tour from Agadir to Merzouga. If you have any questions or need clarification, please don't hesitate to contact us at any time. This tour is flexible and can be customized to meet your preferences.

Day 1: Agadir - Taroudant - Taliouine - Tazenakht - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate

Departure at about 07:00 a.m. from your accommodation in Agadir, crossing by Taroudant, which is known as small Marrakesh. The journey includes a brief visit of the city walls and the Medina.

Afterward, drive to Taliouine, the only saffron-growing area in Morocco, and visit the Saffron cooperative. A brief visit to the Glaoui Kasbah will also be part of the itinerary.

Then continue to Tazenakht for lunch and a visit to the carpet factory. From here, drive to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, the most famous kasbah in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This site has been featured in famous movies such as "Gladiator", "Lawrence of Arabia", "The Mummy", and "Game of Thrones". After the visit, head to Ouarzazate for dinner and an overnight stay.

Driving distance
  • Approximately 380 kilometers
Estimated driving duration
  • 5 hr 30 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay at hotel/riad
Meals
  • Dinner
Day 2: Ouarzazate - Roses Valley - Todra Gorge - Erfoud - Merzouga

Today at about 8:00 a.m. after breakfast in Ouarzazate, we drive crossing the Rose Valley, and Dades Valley to Todra Gorges. Where we stopped to have a little walk in these beautiful gorges followed by lunch. Then, our 4 days tour from Agadir to Merzouga desert continues to the dunes of Erg Chebbi desert, where you will have a camel ride experience to reach the dunes of Erg Chebbi. From the top of the dunes, the sunset is spectacular. Overnight and dinner in a nice desert camp.

Driving distance
  • Approximately 364 kilometers
Estimated driving duration
  • 5 hr 30 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay at a desert camp
Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif - N'Kob - Agdz

At the desert camp, they will tell you what time you have to wake up to see the amazing sunrise from the dunes when the color of the dunes and the play of shadows are an awesome sight. Then return to the camp for a shower, and after having breakfast. We drive from Merzouga to the Draa Valley (the largest valley in Morocco) crossing Rissani, Alnif, and Nkob. Then you will reach Agdz for dinner and overnight.

Driving distance
  • Approximately 300 kilometers
Estimated driving duration
  • 4 hr 20 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay at hotel/riad
Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Day 4: Agdz - Tazenakht - Taliouine - Agadir

After breakfast in Agdz, we leave for Agadir via Taznakht, famous for its Berber rugs and carpets. On the way, we pass beautiful landscapes and the Bouazzer mines. This is a secluded part of the country, more off the beaten track. Later, we continue to Agadir, crossing the Tizi N'Ikhsane and Tizi N'Tighatine passes. We stopped for lunch in Taliouine, the heart of Morocco's saffron-growing area, where there is an excellent little museum about the art of growing saffron.

After lunch, the road takes you to Taroudant again and follows the often-dry Souss River and numerous argan trees on all the slopes of the hillsides back to Agadir, which we reach by the evening. Drop you off at your accommodation, here our services get to an end: 4 days tour from Agadir to Merzouga.

Driving distance
  • Approximately 360 kilometers
Estimated driving duration
  • 5 hr 10 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation
  • Not included
Meals
  • Breakfast
Journey times and distances are estimates and are based on the direct route between the start location and end location for each day of the itinerary, where applicable. They do not include detours or stops for sightseeing.

What's Included: Don't worry, we've got this covered.

Services Included in the price

  • Pick up and drop off (at your accommodation, airport, or any other place);
  • Tour Commentary;
  • Private transfer by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle;
  • Experienced English-speaking guide/driver;
  • Private tour, there will be no more people in the group;
  • You can stop whenever you want;
  • Car Fuel;
  • Car Insurance;
  • Camel ride in the Sahara desert (Camel per person);
  • 4x4 transfer to and from the camp (Alternative to Camels);
  • 1 Night stay at desert camp (Luxury or Standard);
  • 2 Nights accommodation at hotel/riad;
  • Dinner in: Ouarzazate, Merzouga Desert and Agdz;
  • Daily breakfast during the whole trip;
  • Sandboarding (if available during the camel ride experience);
  • Confirmation at time of booking.

Services NOT Included in the price

  • Flight Tickets to/from Morocco;
  • Meals, drinks consumed during the tour;
  • Entry fees to monuments/museums;
  • Personal travel insurance;
  • Tips & Personal expenses;
  • All that isn't mentioned in the itinerary.

Additional Info

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase);
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required;
  • Children's must be accompanied by an adult.

Tour Map: Here's a map of your travel route.

Related Questions: 4 Days Tour from Agadir

The cost of the 4 days tour from Agadir to Merzouga for private tours starts at €410 per person and can increase for luxury options. For shared group tours, the price ranges from €150 to €300 per person, depending on the category of accommodation, travel season, and group size.

During this 4-day tour to Merzouga from Agadir, you will spend the night in Merzouga in a traditional desert camp. The camps are located near the Erg Chebbi dunes. The camps vary from basic to luxury, depending on the tour package you select. For those who prefer not to sleep in the camp, we offer the option to stay in a riad or hotel near the desert.

Yes, this tour can start and end in Taghazout instead of Agadir. Since Taghazout is only about 30 minutes north of Agadir, we can arrange for a pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Taghazout.

Yes, the camel trek is included in the tour package. The camel ride experience begins before sunset as you journey to the desert camp, allowing you to enjoy the stunning desert scenery and capture beautiful photos of the dunes at sunset. The following morning, a camel ride back to the meeting point is typically offered, allowing participants to experience the sunrise in the desert.

The journey is conducted in modern, spacious, air-conditioned vehicles such as minivans, SUVs, or minibusses, depending on the group size.

Yes, this 4 days tour from Agadir to Merzouga includes some meals as part of the package. Daily breakfast during the trip. Dinner is provided at the accommodations in Ouarzazate, Agdz, and at the desert camp/hotel in Merzouga. Please note that lunches are not included, and participants will need to pay for meals during stops along the way, which are usually at local restaurants.

Yes, a vegetarian option is available on the Agadir to Merzouga 4 days desert tour. Please inform us about your dietary preferences when booking to ensure proper arrangements are made.

Yes, this tour is suitable for families with children, but it may not be ideal for very young children due to the long travel hours (up to 7 hours a day). The camel trek can also be a bit challenging for toddlers or infants. However, we can arrange private tours for families, allowing for more flexibility with stops and activities. Families should inform us in advance about any specific needs or accommodations.

Yes, the tour is generally safe for both solo travelers and children. Families with children may opt for private tours for added flexibility.

We strongly recommend using TSA-approved luggage locks on your bags and hand carry valuables on the plane.

Many of our trips require us to move our base several times, so we recommend that you pack as lightly as possible. There will not always be someone available to help you carry your bags so you should only bring as much as you can carry on your own.

We suggest that you bring the following items:

Clothing & Equipment

  • Season-specific casual clothes (men and women should always dress modestly out of respect for the culture they are visiting- no tank tops, low cut tops, or short shorts. It is not necessary to wear a headscarf.)
  • Hiking clothes and shoes (NOTE: They can get quite dirty/dusty).
  • Bathing suit.
  • A pair of comfortable walking shoes.
  • A light jacket/windbreaker (NOTE: It can be very windy in Essaouira).
  • A warm jacket (NOTE: It can be quite cold in the High Atlas Mountains from November to March. Please pack appropriately for cold, winter evenings.).
  • Power adaptor for 220v, 50 Hz (outlets are two-prong rounded).
  • Toiletries.
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat.
  • First-aid kit with lip balm, aspirin, band-aids, cream for sore muscles (e.g. deep heat), Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, any extra prescription drugs you may be taking.

Travel Documents

  • Passport (with photocopies).
  • Travel insurance (with photocopies).
  • Airline tickets (with photocopies).
  • Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required.
  • Credit and/or debit card and/or cash (MasterCard and Visa are the most commonly used; American Express and Maestro cards are difficult to use in Morocco.)
  • This document, printed.

In order to protect against any unforeseen circumstances, it is advisable to purchase adequate insurance before your date of departure. Coverage should include baggage damage or loss, flight delays or cancellations, etc. We recommend .

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