4-Day Private South Desert Tour From Agadir Ending in Marrakech

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Agadir ⇨ Taroudant ⇨ Taliouine ⇨ Taznakht ⇨ Ouarzazate
4 stops
1
will pick you up from your hotel Anywhere in Agadir, Wave goodbye to Agadir, and we will greet you and start your 4-day desert tour, by traveling to Taroudant, the former capital of Souss and 16th-century capital of the Saadian Empire, nicknamed "Little Marrakesh" due to its lively souks and similar ramparts. Stop to enjoy the views of the walled medina backed by the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas mountains before exploring and discovering the town's well-preserved ancient architecture.
Admission ticket free
2
Taliouine
we will leave behind Taroudant and embark on a scenic 4-hour journey to Ouarzazate, known as the "Gateway to the Sahara." Your driver will stop at the little town of Taliouine, often referred to as Morocco's saffron capital, which is a small but enchanting town located in the High Atlas Mountains. This picturesque town is renowned for its saffron cultivation, making it a unique destination for travelers interested in exploring the world of saffron production,
2 hours • Admission ticket free
3
leave behind Taliouine, and stop at Taznakht (the country's carpet capital) for refreshments and a stretch of the legs along the way. Taznakht, often referred to as the "country's carpet capital," is a captivating town in southern Morocco known for its rich heritage of carpet weaving. This unique destination offers travelers the opportunity to explore the world of traditional Moroccan carpet production and experience the local culture in a setting surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Ouarzazate
leave behind Taznakht and make your way to the last stop. Ouarzazate. often called the "Gateway to the Sahara," is a captivating city in southern Morocco, known for its unique blend of stunning desert landscapes, historic sites, and cinematic connections. and beautifully Kasbahs, Get to your accommodation and take a rest for the next adventure, Overnight in a Hotel or Traditional Riad
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Ouarzazate ⇨ Draa Valley ⇨ Merzouga Desert ⇨ Khemliya ⇨ Erg Chebbi
3 stops
5
Today you'll venture into the wilds of the Sahara Desert. Set off from Ouarzazate into Draa Valley, admiring verdant palm groves and picturesque kasbahs as your private transfer winds past traditional mud-brick villages and ancient fortified settlements on the five-hour drive. Gradually, you'll enter the desert, watching the colors of the shifting sands change from golden hues to fiery reds. Stop at Erg Chebbi, where towering dunes form a surreal landscape. Here shifting sands, sculpted by the wind, create a mesmerizing play of light and shadow.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
6
As you approach Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara, Visit Khemliya village to meet a Gnawa family and listen to their spiritual healing Gnaoua music. This repetitive yet lively soul-stirring genre is deeply rooted in Moroccan traditions but originates from the sub-Saharan region.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
7
Erg Chebbi
After embarking on a relaxed camel journey across rolling dunes. Your camel caravan will lead to your luxury desert campsite at The White Camel just in time to witness the sunset. Once settled into your exquisitely adorned tent, complete with air-conditioning, en suite bathroom, and top-tier amenities, venture up to the nearest dune to witness the desert landscape change colors as the sun descends. As twilight sets in, return to the camp for dinner accompanied by traditional Berber music, and settle in for a night beneath the stars.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Merzouga ⇨ Rissani ⇨ Arfoud ⇨ Todra Gorges ⇨ Dades Valley
3 stops
8
After breakfast at your camp. We'll leave the immense desert and travel towards the city of Rissani, once a major stopping place for the Saharan-caravans route; if it coincides with the day markets which take place on : Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays we will have an opportunity to visit the souk — the largest one in the region
3 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Next, continue to Erfoud, known for its date festival and famous for its fossil mining and artisan factories (you may have already seen some fossils in the markets). En route, you can see hillside mines where large rocks are taken from the earth. While in town, stop at a local artisan collective where you can learn about the types of fossils found in the area and see the full process of how the fossil-rich rock is transformed into beautiful objects, large and small.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
10
Discover Todra Gorge with Locals - Tourist Information & Experience Center
Then, continue our journey to Dades valley passing through villages such as Millab, Tinjdad, and Toroug to arrive later at Todra valley which is a green one surrounded by mud villages and mountains. Driving around 30 min we get to Todra gorges: a narrow vertical passage with vertical cliffs 300m high rising dramatically on each side, they are a popular destination for climbing lovers. Getting to Dades valley where you will see the fascinating rock formation known locally as "monkies fingers" as well as beautiful mud kasbahs. Once your exploration is over for the day, enjoy dinner and get some rest.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Dades Valley ⇨ Rose Town ⇨ Ouarzazate ⇨ Ait Benhaddou ⇨ Marrakech
2 stops
11
Skoura
Today, we travel to El Kalaa Mgou'na or Rose Town where over 400 tonnes of rose petals are picked every spring to be processed into rosewater or exported to perfume Industries. The festival of roses is held here every May As we travel from Rose Town to Skoura you will see so many kasbahs among the greenery of Dades Valley. The small town of Skoura Is surrounded by thousands of palm groves and the most beautiful kasbahs in southern Morocco are to be found here.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
12
Ait Ben Haddou
Continue our journey to Ouarzazate " Hollywood of Africa " -with the biggest cinema studios in Morocco-, then to the most famous, filmed and photographed kasbah of Ait Benhaddou — A Unesco World Heritage site — We'll have free time to visit it and have lunch in the village. After, we head to Marrakesh via the high Atlas Mountains (2260 ), admiring the impressive mountainous views and special Berber villages on the mountain's sides. Arrive in Marrakesh in the evening. Today is the last day we will drop you in your own accommodation anywhere in Marrakesh
4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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