5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Agadir 2026
5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Agadir via Merzouga Overview:
The 5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Agadir is an interesting tour. For travelers who wish to visit Morocco at their own pace and enjoy the beauty of the Sahara Desert. Moreover, the 5 days Morocco desert tour will give the traveler enough time in the desert. As you will be spending an extra night in a riad in Merzouga and another day visiting the Sahara Desert in a 4×4 vehicle.
During the 5 days tour from Marrakech to Agadir, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the High Atlas Mountains, kasbahs, valleys, and gorges. As well as the magic of the Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi. As well as you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Sahara Desert as you join a camel ride in Merzouga on the golden dunes. Sleep in the desert under the stars, and meet the nomads families.
Moreover, the 5 day trip from Marrakech to Agadir is a relaxing tour as it has less traveling time and more time for visiting the best destinations. Without a doubt, it is an interesting tour for couples, friends and families who want to enjoy the beauty of the Sahara Desert in Morocco.
Highlights of the five day desert trip from Marrakech to Agadir:
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains through the beautiful Tizi n’ Tichka mountain pass.
- Enjoy the beautiful views of Berber villages.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
- Visit the city known as Hollywood in Africa, Ouarzazate.
- Visit the beautiful Valley of Roses and Skoura oasis.
- Hike through the unique rock formations in Dades Valley.
- Visit the beautiful Todra Gorges canyon.
- Go on a camel trek through the golden sand dunes of Merzouga.
- Watch a magical sunset and sunrise in the Sahara Desert.
- Spend a night in a traditional or luxurious camp in the Desert.
- Enjoy Berber music and campfire in the Desert night.
- Full day exploration of the Sahara Desert by 4×4.
- Meet and visit traditional nomad families.
- Visit Khamlia village and enjoy Gnawa music.
- Visit the beautiful Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Spend an extra night in a luxurious Riad in Merzouga.
- Visit Rissani traditional market and historical sites.
- Drive through the green palm trees in the beautiful Draa Valley.
- Visit Agdz, a quiet village near the Desert.
- Visit Taznakht, famous for handmade Berber carpets.
- Visit Taroudant, known as Little Marrakech.
- Enjoy the changing landscapes from Desert to Atlantic Ocean.
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Marrakech to Agadir |
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- Private A/C 4×4 Vehicle or Minivan + fuel
- English/Spanish speaking driver during the tour
- Pick up & drop off at your accommodation
- Accommodation with dinner and breakfast
- Camel Trek to overnight in a luxury camp (private tent)
- Free time to explore sites such as Kasbah, Walks, Canyons, Breaks for photos,…Etc
- Sandboarding in the dunes
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- Drinks
- Lunch during the trip
- Flights
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Details
The 5 days sahara desert tour from Marrakech to Agadir is an interesting trip for travelers who wish to visit Morocco at their own pace
On the first day of your 5 day desert tour from Marrakech to Agadir, you will be picked up in the morning from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Then, you will drive through the High Atlas Mountains, passing by the famous Tizi N'Tichka pass. On the way, you can make a stop at certain points to take some pictures and enjoy the stunning views of the High Atlas Mountains and the traditional Berber villages.
After that, you will go to the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, which is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This old village has been the location of many films. It is surely one of the best places with traditional Moroccan architecture.
After visiting the Kasbah, you will continue your way to Ouarzazate, on the way to which you can make stops at certain points to visit the film studios or Taourirt Kasbah. Then, you will drive through the Valley of Roses and the oasis of Skoura, after which you will arrive at the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.
On the second day, the activities are as follows: after taking your breakfast, you get the chance to go for a short walk in the Dades Valley, appreciating the uniqueness of the rocks. The next activity is to drive through the village and the palm trees, reaching the town of Erfoud, known for its treasures of fossils and dates. The end of the day will take you to Merzouga, which is the beginning of your adventure in the desert.
On this day, you get the chance to ride on the camels that are in the desert, passing through the dunes that are in Erg Chebbi. On the way, you get the chance to see the sun setting in the desert.
The end of the day is when you reach the camp, enjoying your meal, music, and the night under the stars.
On this day, it is recommended that you wake up early in the morning to witness the sunrise. After that, it is time for you to return to the camp and take your breakfast. Then, your desert exploration by 4x4 starts on this day.
This day promises a great day as we explore the hidden treasure of the Sahara Desert. On this day, you will get the chance to see the nomadic people, who stay in tents. Then, we continue our journey to Khamlia Village, where we get the chance to listen to the music of Gnawa played by the people of the village.
On this day, we also get the chance to see the black desert, old mines, etc. There is enough time for relaxation as well. In the afternoon, we check in at the riad in Merzouga.
From breakfast, we start our day by leaving the desert behind and heading to Rissani, a traditional town with a lively market (on market days). It is also known as the "birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty."
From there, we continue our journey through Alnif, then through the rocky desert. We then arrive at the beautiful Draa Valley, known as the "longest river valley in Morocco," filled with palm trees and old kasbahs.
We then drive through this beautiful valley until we arrive at Agdz, a small village in this area. Dinner and overnight at a local riad.
The last day of the tour will begin after breakfast, and then the tour to Agadir will begin. On this day, it is possible to visit Taznakht, as this town is known for Berber carpets.
Then, the tour will continue to Taroudant, as this town is known as “Little Marrakech” due to the ancient walls.
Finally, the tour will end at Agadir in the afternoon. This is the end of the 5-day tour from Marrakech to Agadir with a drop-off at the hotel or airport.
