Why BOOK this 5 Days Tour from Agadir to Marrakech?
This 5 days tour from Agadir invites you to experience an unforgettable journey through the Sahara Desert and end in the vibrant city of Marrakech. With this 5 days desert tour from Agadir to Marrakech, discover the south of Morocco's highlights: enjoy the golden dunes, admire charming landscapes, and join the camel trekking adventure while enjoying the stunning sunset and sunrise views.
- 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.
- The Atlas Mountains - Beautiful mountain scenery in the highest mountain range in North Africa.
- Spending a night in the desert camp under the stars in Erg Chebbi.
- 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 the trip from 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.
- Thrilling descent - Enjoy a scenic descent from the stunning High Atlas mountain pass of Tizi N'Tichka.
- 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: 5 Days Tour from Agadir to Marrakech
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Starting Point: Agadir
- Ending Point: Marrakech
- 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, Marrakech.
- 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, The High Atlas Mountains.
- General Idea: This 5 days tour from Agadir to Marrakech takes you through the magic of the Sahara, wonderful landscapes, and old Kasbahs. This desert tour focuses on visiting the desert region.
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5 Days Desert Tour from Agadir to Marrakech
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How Would You Spend 5 Days in Morocco?
Days In Morocco is pleased to offer this simple suggestion for a 5-day tour itinerary, providing you with a clear day-by-day guide to your journey. This itinerary is flexible and can be customized to suit your dream tour, ensuring it perfectly fits your needs.
What is the difference between the categories of accommodations?
This is the difference between the 4 categories of accommodations:
- 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).
- 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.
- 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).
- 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: 5 Days Trip from Agadir to Marrakech
Traveling from Agadir to Marrakech in a 5-day desert tour is the greatest way to see a large chunk of Morocco while having a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in the desert and taking in the scenery along the way. During this trip, you'll experience true desert life by riding camels through the Erg Chebbi dunes, staying in a well-equipped desert camp, listening to Berber music, trying Sandboarding, and enjoying the beautiful sunset views from the highest dune. The evenings will be filled with stars, providing a gorgeous backdrop to your adventure.
Additionally, we will not forget to explore the road of One Thousand Kasbahs, which is one of the most fascinating experiences, especially for anyone wanting to delve deeper into Moroccan culture. Following the itinerary, you will encounter both famous landmarks and lesser-known gems. Along the way, you'll discover exotic paradises and gain insight into the way of life of the Berber people. Let's go deeper into this journey.
Detailed Itinerary: A day-by-day plan to guide your journey.
Check out the itinerary for our 5 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: Arrival in Agadir - Transfer you to Taroudant
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Our driver will pick you up from the airport and then transfer you to your hotel/riad at Taroudant we will go for a visit to the old city and marketplace of Taroudant, also known as "little Marrakesh". Overnight accommodation at the hotel/riad.
Driving distance- Approximately 70 kilometers
- 1 hr 10 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation- Overnight stay at hotel/riad
- Dinner
- Day 2: Taroudant to Ouarzazate via Ait Benhaddou
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We will start our trip from Taroudant in the morning and move towards Ouarzazate (the Sahara Gate). From Taroudant, we will continue towards Taliouine, known for its saffron. We will travel to Ouarzazate through the Atlas Mountains along an enchanting & varied landscape, and small Berber villages. We will take a break in Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, the most beautiful Kasbah in Morocco (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987). Then a visit to Kasbah Taourirt and Atlas Studio in Ouarzazate. Overnight stay at the riad or hotel in Ouarzazate.
Driving distance- Approximately 300 kilometers
- 4 hr 30 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation- Overnight stay at hotel/riad
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Day 3: Ouarzazate to Merzouga via Draa Valley - Rissani
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After breakfast in Ouarzazate, we'll depart toward the Draa Valley where you can see one of the longest rivers in Morocco. On the way, we make some stops to take pictures and enjoy the view of the spectacular kasbahs and Berber villages that dot the road as well as the beauties of the Draa Valley.
You'll have some free time for lunch in Nkob or Alnif, and then, after two hours of driving, we'll reach the wonderful Sahara Desert, known as the "Desert of Golden Dunes".
Here, you will ride camels to go into the heart of the desert and enjoy the stunning view of the sunset from the highest dunes. You may also try Sandboarding. After that, we'll head back to your desert camp for dinner and a night in the Berber tent under a beautiful starry sky.
Driving distance- Approximately 375 kilometers
- 5 hr 30 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation- Overnight stay at a desert camp
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Day 4: Merzouga to Dades Valley via Erfoud and Todra Gorges
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Today, you'll wake up early to witness the beautiful sunrise over the amazing sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. After that, enjoy a delicious breakfast in the desert camp. Once you are ready, we will head to Rissani to visit its traditional market, which is considered to be the largest in the whole of Southern Morocco.
Next, we will make a stop in Erfoud, one of the oldest known sites, where you can find precious and unique fossils. After exploring Erfoud, we'll leave for Todra Gorges, the highest and narrowest gorge in Morocco. Here, we can stroll through the magnificent canyon, and lunch will be served in a restaurant overlooking the stunning valley.
Following lunch, we'll continue our 5 days trip from Agadir by heading to Dades Valley. In Dades Valley, you'll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as "monkey toes." The night will be spent at a hotel or riad in the beautiful Dades Valley.
Driving distance- Approximately 264 kilometers
- 4 hr 00 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation- Overnight stay at hotel/riad
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Day 5: Dades Valley to Marrakech via Rose Valley - The High Atlas Mountains
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Today, we'll leave Dade Gorges towards Marrakech. However, before you head over to Marrakech, you'll explore the best of Dades Valley. Then you'll be traveling through the road of One Thousand Kasbahs and have a break to visit Kalaat M'Gouna (Valley of Roses). In this amazing place, you'll be able to purchase rose products, as every year, a rose festival is held in May.
We continue to visit Amridil Kasbah in Skoura. After that, we will travel through Tizi N'Tichka to Marrakech, which offers impressive views of valleys, mountains, and many Berber villages nearby. By the evening, you'll be dropped off at your selected accommodation in Marrakech. End of our services: 5 days trip from Agadir to Marrakech.
Driving distance- Approximately 331 kilometers
- 5 hr 45 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation- Not included
- 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);
- 3 Nights accommodation at hotel/riad;
- Dinner in: Taroudant, Ouarzazate, Merzouga Desert and Dades Valley;
- 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.
Tour Images: These pictures maybe will give a good image of your trip.
Related Questions: 5 Days Tour from Agadir
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 "World Nomads" for your Travel Insurance.
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Alfie J
United Kingdom (UK)
One of our best holidays ever. Very well planned, sites range excellent, suggested sightseeing well selected, and over all speed of itinerary perfect-enough time to see and enjoy each sites but kept us going so we saw all the attractive destinations in Morocco. Look forward to DAYS IN MOROCCO preparing future holidays in Morocco. I will recommend several friends and family members! Thanks for the beautiful memories.
Isabella C
United States (US)
Very good 10 days tour in Morocco with great views of the country. I highly recommend this tour to tourists. Days in MOROCCO give you excellent services and very customized itinerary. Thanks a lot to the driver/guide too, very friendly and makes great explanations, that permits to know perfectly the story of the different highlights in Morocco. THANK YOU DAYS IN MOROCCO!
Friedrich O
Germany (DE)
I just returned from the "Grand Morocco Tour in 15 days". I was very happy with the service and got more than expected from this vacation package. Everything went very smoothly and I appreciate all your help. Thank you Days in Morocco! Our guide/driver Hassan was friendly and knowledgeable. Moreover, the places we visited are extremely beautiful. I will recommend Days In Morocco to my friends and family members as a reliable Morocco tourism company.