8 Days Morocco Tour from Agadir

This 8 Days Morocco Tour from Agadir sunny beaches to the golden dunes of the Sahara, crossing dramatic mountain passes, ancient kasbahs, and vibrant cities. Experience Morocco’s rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality on this all-encompassing tour designed for discovery and relaxation.

Highlights of Your 8 Days Morocco Tour from Agadir:

✔ Sunrise camel trek across Merzouga’s majestic Erg Chebbi dunes
✔ Guided exploration of Ait Ben Haddou’s UNESCO-listed ksar
✔ Dramatic Todgha Gorge canyon walk and Dades Valley vistas
✔ Marrakech’s cultural treasures including Bahia Palace and vibrant souks
✔ Coastal relaxation in charming Essaouira with fresh seafood feasts
✔ Authentic encounters with Gnawa musicians and nomadic Berber families
✔ Scenic High Atlas Mountain crossings with panoramic viewpoints
✔ Artisanal visits to saffron and Argan oil cooperatives

Day 1: Arrival at Agadir Airport

Upon landing at Agadir’s modern international airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by your English-speaking driver/guide. After a short transfer to your carefully selected hotel, take time to unwind at the beachfront property or explore Agadir’s rebuilt medina. Enjoy your first Moroccan sunset over the Atlantic with dinner at leisure.

Day 2: Agadir – Taliouine – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate

Morning departure takes you inland through the Anti-Atlas foothills, stopping in Taliouine to visit a saffron cooperative where you’ll learn about Morocco’s “red gold.” Continue through changing landscapes to the iconic Ait Ben Haddou, where your guide will lead you through the ancient ksar’s winding alleys. Evening arrival in Ouarzazate includes an orientation walk around this desert gateway city.

Day 3: Ouarzazate – Roses Valley – Dades Valley – Todgha Gorge – Merzouga

Today’s scenic drive reveals the Valley of Roses, where you’ll visit a distillation cooperative during harvest season (April-May). The route winds through the Dades Valley’s “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs” before reaching spectacular Todgha Gorge for a canyon walk. As afternoon fades, arrive in Merzouga for a magical camel caravan into the dunes at sunset.

Day 4: Merzouga to Dades Valley

After sunrise over the dunes and breakfast at camp, we depart for Dades Valley. En route, we’ll stop in Rissani to visit its traditional market (on market days) and see remnants of the ancient Sijilmassa trading post. The highlight of the day is Todra Gorge, where 300-meter cliffs tower above a palm-filled canyon. We’ll arrive in Dades Valley by evening, staying at a hotel with spectacular views of the “monkey fingers” rock formations.

Day 5: Dades Valley to Marrakech

Our journey continues through the Valley of Roses, where thousands of rose bushes bloom each spring. We’ll visit Skoura’s impressive palm grove before reaching Ait Benhaddou, the famous kasbah featured in many Hollywood films. After lunch, we cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka pass, arriving in Marrakech by evening. You’ll spend the night in a riad within the medina walls.

Day 6: Marrakech – Ounagha – Essaouira

Coastal-bound today, stopping at a women’s Argan cooperative to witness the labor-intensive oil production. Arriving in windswept Essaouira, explore the Portuguese ramparts and bustling fishing port before fresh seafood lunch. Wander the blue-shuttered medina’s art galleries and artisan workshops at your pace.

Day 7: Essaouira – Imsouane – Agadir

Southbound along the Atlantic coast, stopping in Imsouane’s crescent bay to watch surfers ride long waves. Visit a traditional Berber village before returning to Agadir for a farewell dinner overlooking the marina.

Day 8: Agadir Departure

Private transfer to Agadir Airport timed with your flight, with assistance for check-in and fond farewells from your Morocco Helping Tours team.