5 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Agadir to Merzouga via Marrakech (Round Trip)

Day 1: Agadir → Marrakech (Medina Guided Tour)

Your journey begins with a morning pick-up from your accommodation in Agadir for a scenic 3-hour drive to Marrakech. After checking into your riad, you will meet a local licensed guide for an evening guided tour of the Marrakech Medina. Wander through the labyrinth of vibrant souks, admire the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, and witness the magical transformation of the legendary Jemaa el-Fnaa square as it comes alive with food stalls, musicians, and storytellers.

Overnight: Riad Nessma and Spa or Riad Touda (BB - Bed & Breakfast Included)

Day 2: Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Ait Benhaddou → Ouarzazate → Dades Gorges

After breakfast, we depart Marrakech and cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains via the sweeping Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m). We descend to visit the iconic Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site and a famous filming location (Gladiator, Game of Thrones). After lunch, we continue through Ouarzazate (Morocco's Hollywood) and drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and through the fragrant Roses Valley before arriving at the spectacular Dades Gorges.

Overnight: Dades Paradise or Dar Blues (HB - Dinner & Breakfast Included)

Day 3: Dades Gorges → Todra Gorges → Erfoud → Merzouga Sahara Desert

We start the day with a drive through the dramatic rock formations of Dades Gorges before heading to the towering Todra Gorges. Take a refreshing morning walk along the river bed beneath limestone cliffs that rise 300 meters high. Next, we pass through Erfoud, known for its fascinating fossil cooperatives, as the landscape opens up into the vast desert plains. In the afternoon, we arrive in Merzouga. Here, you will mount your camel for a scenic sunset camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Arrive at your luxury desert camp, enjoy a traditional Moroccan feast, and gather around the campfire for live spiritual Berber drum music under a star-filled sky.

Overnight: Tiziri Camp or Sahara Eden Camp (HB - Dinner & Breakfast Included in a Luxury Desert Tent)

Day 4: Merzouga Desert Excursion → Khamlia → Rissani → Ouarzazate

Wake up early to catch a breathtaking Sahara sunrise over the dunes. After a delicious breakfast at the camp, we set off in a 4x4 for an immersive Sahara Desert excursion. We will visit nomadic Berber families in their traditional tents to share mint tea, and travel to the village of Khamlia to experience the captivating rhythms of authentic Gnawa music. We then stop in Rissani, the historical gateway to the sub-Saharan trade routes, to explore its bustling traditional market. In the afternoon, we begin our drive back west, passing through the beautiful palm-lined Draa Valley on our way to Ouarzazate.

Overnight: Palms View or Yu Palace (HB - Dinner & Breakfast Included)

Day 5: Ouarzazate → Taznakht → Agadir

After breakfast, we take some time to explore Ouarzazate, visiting the historic Kasbah Taourirt or the local cinema studios. Our return journey to Agadir leads us through the rugged Anti-Atlas Mountains, stopping in Taznakht, a historic town celebrated for its hand-woven Berber rugs and carpets. Enjoy the shifting landscapes as we descend from the arid mountains back down to the Atlantic coast, arriving in Agadir by late afternoon for your hotel drop-off. Meals Included: Breakfast.