5 Days Desert Tour from Agadir

The magic 5 days Desert tour takes you from Agadir’s beaches to the golden dunes of Merzouga, through ancient kasbahs, dramatic gorges, and bustling medinas. Experience Morocco’s diverse landscapes, from the Anti-Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert, with cultural stops in Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, and Marrakech.

Highlights of Your 5 Days Desert Tour from Agadir:

✔ Sunrise camel trek in Merzouga’s Erg Chebbi dunes
✔ Explore Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar & Hollywood film set
✔ Walk through Todgha Gorge’s towering canyon walls
✔ Discover Marrakech’s iconic landmarks & bustling souks
✔ Relax in Essaouira, a charming coastal town with fresh seafood
✔ Visit women’s Argan cooperatives and nomadic Berber families
✔ Scenic drives through Dades Valley & High Atlas Mountains

Day 1: Agadir → Taliouine → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate

Your journey begins with a pickup from your Agadir hotel. Travel inland through the Anti-Atlas Mountains, passing traditional Berber villages. Stop in Taliouine, Morocco’s saffron capital, to visit a local cooperative and learn about this precious spice. Continue to the iconic Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and backdrop for films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After exploring the kasbah and enjoying lunch, drive to Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Desert.” Spend the night in a traditional riad, soaking in the atmosphere of this cinematic city.

Day 2: Ouarzazate → Roses Valley → Todgha Gorge → Merzouga

After breakfast, depart for the Sahara Desert. Your first stop is the fragrant Roses Valley, where you’ll visit a cooperative to see how rosewater and oils are made (best in April–May). Next, marvel at the dramatic Todgha Gorge, where 300-meter-high cliffs tower above a winding river. Enjoy lunch en route before arriving in Merzouga. Here, switch to camels for a sunset trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Spend the night in a luxury desert camp, complete with Berber music, a traditional dinner, and stargazing.

Day 3: Merzouga → Draa Valley → High Atlas → Marrakech

After breakfast, begin the scenic drive to Marrakech. Pass through the lush Draa Valley, dotted with palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass(2,260m), stopping for photos of the breathtaking vistas. Arrive in Marrakech by evening and check into your riad in the medina.

Day 4: Marrakech → Argan Cooperative → Essaouira

Leave Marrakech for the coastal town of Essaouira. En route, stop at a women’s Argan cooperative to see how Morocco’s famous oil is made. Upon arrival, explore the Portuguese ramparts, fishing port, and blue-and-white medina. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch, then spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach or browsing artisan shops. Overnight in a riad in the old town.

Day 5: Essaouira → Imsouane → Agadir

On your final day, drive south along the coast to Agadir. Stop in Imsouane, a charming fishing village known for its long surf breaks. Pass through argan forests and traditional Berber villages before arriving in Agadir. Drop-off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your adventure.