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3-Day Desert Tour from Agadir to Marrakech via Merzouga
A one-way journey for travellers who start on the beach and finish in Marrakech. We cross the Anti-Atlas to Ouarzazate and the Dades Valley, walk in the Todra Gorge and ride camels into the dunes of Erg Chebbi for a night at a desert camp. On the last day we drive back west through our home village of N'kob and the Draa Valley, and over the High Atlas to Marrakech.
Best for: Travellers who arrive in Agadir and fly home from Marrakech.
Highlights
- The Dades Valley and its kasbahs
- A walk in the Todra Gorge
- A camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes
- A night at a desert camp in Merzouga
- N'kob, our home village
- The High Atlas and Tizi n'Tichka
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 – Taroudant – Taliouine – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
Agadir – Taroudant – Taliouine – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
Pick-up at your hotel in Agadir. We cross the Souss plain and the Anti-Atlas through Taroudant and Taliouine, the saffron town, to Ouarzazate, then east along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Dades Valley. Night in a hotel above the valley.
Day 2Dades – Todra Gorge – Merzouga desert camp
Dades – Todra Gorge – Merzouga desert camp
A morning walk between the high rock walls of the Todra Gorge, then on through the palm groves to Merzouga. Camels into the dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset, dinner by the fire and a night at the camp.
Day 3Merzouga – Rissani – N'kob – Draa Valley – Marrakech
Merzouga – Rissani – N'kob – Draa Valley – Marrakech
Sunrise over the dunes, then the long drive west through Rissani and our home village of N'kob, along the Draa Valley and over the High Atlas to your riad in Marrakech, where the journey ends.
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 | €670 |
| 4 travellers | €460 |
| 6 travellers | €390 |
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
Is the last day long?
Yes, about nine to ten hours with stops. If you prefer, we can add a night in the Draa Valley or Ouarzazate and make it a 4-day 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.