4-Day Desert Tour from Agadir to Marrakech via Merzouga
This private 4-day Agadir to Merzouga desert tour takes you from the Atlantic to the great dunes of the Sahara and on to Marrakech. Cross the Anti-Atlas to Ouarzazate, follow the Dades and Todra gorges to Merzouga for a night in the Erg Chebbi dunes, then come back west through the Draa Valley and over the High Atlas to Marrakech.
Highlights
- Taroudant and Taliouine
- Dades Valley and Todra Gorge
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Night in a Sahara desert camp
- Draa Valley palm groves
- Aït Benhaddou (UNESCO)
Day by day
Agadir – Taroudant – Taliouine – Ouarzazate
Your driver meets you at your hotel in Agadir, Taghazout or the airport. Taroudant, the saffron town of Taliouine and the Anti-Atlas to Ouarzazate. Overnight in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate – Dades – Todra – Merzouga
Skoura, the Dades Valley and the Todra Gorge, then on to Merzouga. Sunset camel trek and a night in a desert camp.
Merzouga – Rissani – Nkob – Draa Valley
Sunrise over the dunes, Rissani, then west through Alnif and Nkob to the Draa Valley. Overnight near Agdz or Ouarzazate.
Aït Benhaddou – Tizi n’Tichka – Marrakech
The kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, then over the High Atlas to Marrakech.
Included
- Pick-up in Agadir
- Private A/C vehicle and driver
- 3 nights: hotels and desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner each night
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Drop-off in Marrakech
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance tickets and local guides
- Optional activities
- Tips
Driving times
Times below are driving only. Stops for photos, visits and meals come on top.
| Day | Route | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Agadir to Ouarzazate, via Taroudant and Taliouine | about 370 km | about 6 hours |
| Day 2 | Ouarzazate to Merzouga, via the Dades and Todra gorges | about 370 km | about 6.5 hours |
| Day 3 | Merzouga to the Draa Valley, via Rissani and Nkob | about 320 km | about 5.5 hours |
| Day 4 | Draa Valley to Marrakech, via Aït Benhaddou | about 270 km | about 5 hours |
Best time to go
The best months for this desert tour are March to May and September to November, when days are warm and nights at the camp are cool. In summer (June to August) midday in the Sahara is very hot, so camel rides are planned for sunset and sunrise. In winter (December to February) days are sunny and mild, but desert nights are cold, so bring a warm jacket.
Your Agadir to Marrakech route
- Agadir
- Taroudant
- Ouarzazate
- Boumalne Dades
- Tinghir
- Merzouga
- Nkob
- Agdz
- Ait Benhaddou
- Marrakech
What our travellers say about their trip
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4-day tour from Agadir FAQ
Is Merzouga reachable from Agadir?
Yes, but it is far, around 10 hours of driving, so we split the route over two days with a night in Ouarzazate. The reward is the tallest dunes in Morocco.
Can we return to Agadir instead of Marrakech?
Yes. Tell us when you book and we will plan the route back to Agadir.
Can you pick us up in Taghazout?
Yes. We collect you from your hotel in Agadir, Taghazout or the surrounding area.
How do I pay?
Sending a request is free. We confirm availability and your final price on WhatsApp or by email, then you confirm with a secure PayPal deposit and pay the rest on arrival.
How long is the drive each day?
The longest driving day is day 2, Ouarzazate to Merzouga, via the Dades and Todra gorges: about 370 km, about 6.5 hours of driving. The other days are shorter. There are stops for photos, visits and meals along the way, and the driving times table on this page shows every day.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes. Because the tour is private, we can adjust the pace and add extra stops for children. Tell us their ages when you book so we can plan the day around your family.
