from Agadir: 3 Day Trip to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert

Drâa-Tafilalet, Marrakech



From Agadir to Marrakech, you can take a three-day trip through the Sahara. You can see Tinghir and Todra Gorges, ride horses in Merzouga, and sleep under the stars in the desert.

Highlights

  • Cross Morocco from the Atlantic coast to the Sahara Desert
  • Visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
  • Ride camels and sleep under the stars in Merzouga Desert
  • Discover the Todra Gorges and Dades Valley

Description

This three-day desert trip starts on the Atlantic coast in Agadir and goes through some of the most beautiful scenery in Morocco's south. It ends in the lively city of Marrakech. Start your trip early and head toward the Anti-Atlas Mountains. Along the way, stop by the UNESCO-listed town of Ait Ben Haddou, which is known for its earthen kasbahs and history in movies. Before you get to Tinghir, where you'll spend the first night, keep going through Ouarzazate and the Dades Valley. On Day 2, you can experience the stunning Todra Gorges, which are known for their high cliffs. Then go to Merzouga Desert, where horses are waiting to take you over the dunes at sunset. Stay the night in a desert camp under the stars and enjoy food and Berber music. On the last day, get up early to see the sunrise, then take a 4x4 or a camel back to Marrakech through the Draa Valley and the High Atlas Mountains. You'll get there in the evening, ending an unforgettable Moroccan trip.

Includes

A comfortable air-conditioned vehicle A professional driver who speaks English, Spanish and French Fuel 2 nights’ accommodation 2 dinners 2 breakfasts Camel rides for both sunset and sunrise (1 camel each) Sandboarding

Excludes

Lunches Personal expenses Tips Ait Ben Haddou local guide (optional)

Important Information

  • We have 2 upgrades options no ac
  • Standard Camp: Basic facilities with shared bathrooms
  • Luxury Camp: Private en-suite tents with upgraded comfort
  • The experience includes dune exploration, sunset views, traditional Moroccan dinner, and evening entertainment with Berber music around the fire
  • A camel ride at sunset is available and optional
  • Be prepared for varying temperatures: warm days and cooler nights

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