Merzouga Desert Journey
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10-Day Tour from Agadir to Marrakech: Sahara, Fes and Chefchaouen
The whole of Morocco in ten days, starting from Agadir. You cross the Anti-Atlas to Aït Benhaddou and the Dades Valley, spend two nights in the Merzouga dunes, then drive north over the Middle Atlas to Fes for a guided day in the old medina. After Volubilis and Meknes you have two nights in the blue town of Chefchaouen, then follow the Atlantic to Rabat and finish in Marrakech.
Best for: First-time visitors starting on the south coast who want to see the whole country.
Highlights
- Aït Benhaddou and the Dades Valley
- Two nights in the Merzouga dunes
- The Middle Atlas cedar forests
- A guided day in the Fes medina
- Volubilis and Meknes
- Two nights in Chefchaouen
Day by day
Driving times are honest estimates for the time behind the wheel. Stops for photos, tea and lunch come on top, and you can always ask your driver to stop.
Day 1Agadir – Taliouine – Taznakht – Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate
Agadir – Taliouine – Taznakht – Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate
Pick-up in Agadir and drive east through the Anti-Atlas and the saffron country of Taliouine. Afternoon walk in Aït Benhaddou. Night in Ouarzazate.
Day 2Ouarzazate – Skoura – Roses Valley – Dades Valley
Ouarzazate – Skoura – Roses Valley – Dades Valley
Through the palm oasis of Skoura and the Valley of Roses to the Dades Valley. Night above the valley.
Day 3Dades – Todra Gorge – Merzouga desert camp
Dades – Todra Gorge – Merzouga desert camp
The Todra Gorge in the morning, then camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and a night at the camp.
Day 4A day around Merzouga
A day around Merzouga
A full day in the desert: nomads, Gnawa music, Rissani and the dunes. Second night at the camp.
Day 5Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes
Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes
North along the Ziz Valley palm groves, over the Middle Atlas through Midelt and the cedar forests near Ifrane. Arrival in Fes in the evening.
Day 6Fes guided day
Fes guided day
A day in the Fes medina with a local guide: the tanneries, the Al-Attarine madrasa, the Al-Qarawiyyin mosque from outside and the craftsmen's quarters.
Day 7Fes – Volubilis – Moulay Idriss – Meknes – Chefchaouen
Fes – Volubilis – Moulay Idriss – Meknes – Chefchaouen
The Roman ruins of Volubilis, the holy town of Moulay Idriss and the imperial city of Meknes, then north into the Rif to Chefchaouen.
Day 8Chefchaouen at leisure
Chefchaouen at leisure
A free day in the blue town: walk the lanes, climb to the Spanish Mosque for sunset, or take a short hike in the Rif.
Day 9Chefchaouen – Asilah – Rabat
Chefchaouen – Asilah – Rabat
West to the Atlantic and the white town of Asilah, then south to Rabat. Evening in the Kasbah of the Oudayas.
Day 10Rabat – Casablanca – Marrakech
Rabat – Casablanca – Marrakech
The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, then south to Marrakech, where the journey ends at your riad.
Where you'll stay
These are our usual choices. If one is full on your dates we book a place of the same standard, and you can ask for an upgrade.
Choose your dates by the stars
Your night in the dunes of Erg Chebbi is far from any city lights. On nights with little or no moon, the Milky Way stretches across the whole sky. Pick a month to see the darkest nights.
Moon phases are calculated for each night at 10 pm. Clear skies are most common from October to May.
Price per person
| Group size | Per person |
|---|---|
| 2 travellers | €2,260 |
| 4 travellers | €1,690 |
| 6 travellers | €1,500 |
Your car and driver-guide cost the same for 2 or 6 people, and we book one double or twin room for every two travellers, so the price per person drops as your group grows. Hotels and breakfast are included. Travelling alone, or with 3 or 5? Ask us and we send your exact price within 24 hours.
What's included
Included
- Private car with your own English-speaking driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or the airport
- Hand-picked hotels, kasbahs and desert camps, double or twin rooms
- Breakfast every day, and dinner at the desert camp
- Camel ride into the dunes
- Fuel, tolls and passenger insurance
Not included
- Flights
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Local guides
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Questions about this journey
Can you pick us up at our hotel in Agadir or Taghazout?
Yes. We pick you up at your hotel in Agadir, Taghazout or Tamraght, or at Agadir airport, and bring you back at the end.
Can we change the route?
Yes. Every journey is private, so we can add a night, slow down a long day or finish in another city. Tell us what you would like.
How is the price calculated?
The car and driver-guide cost the same for 2 or 6 people, and we book one double or twin room for every two travellers, so the price per person drops as your group grows. Ask us for your exact price.
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Where will your road begin?
Tell us your dates and who's coming. Abdou or one of the team will send you a route and a price within 24 hours.