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4-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Agadir
Staying in Agadir or Taghazout? This private loop takes you from the ocean to the tall dunes of Erg Chebbi and back. Out through the saffron country of Taliouine to Aït Benhaddou, the Roses Valley and the Todra Gorge to a night in the desert, and home by the quiet road through N'kob and the Draa Valley.
Best for: Beach holidays in Agadir with a few days for the desert.
Highlights
- Taliouine saffron and Taznakht carpets
- Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate
- Todra Gorge
- Camel trek and a night in Erg Chebbi
- N'kob, a village of 45 kasbahs
- The Draa Valley
Day by day
Day 1Agadir – Taliouine – Taznakht – Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate
Inland across the Anti-Atlas by Taliouine, where saffron is grown, and Taznakht, known for its carpets, to Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate for the night.
Day 2Ouarzazate – Skoura – Todra Gorge – Merzouga
The Skoura oasis, the Roses Valley and the Todra Gorge, then the road east to Merzouga and a camel ride to your camp for sunset.
Day 3Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – N'kob
Sunrise on the dunes, Rissani's souk, the fossils of Alnif, and a night in a kasbah in N'kob.
Day 4N'kob – Agdz – Taznakht – Agadir
Down the Draa Valley to Agdz and back across the Anti-Atlas to your hotel in Agadir.
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.
Price per person
| Room | Per person |
|---|---|
| Double or twin, 2 sharing | €860 |
| Triple room, 3 sharing | €705 |
| Quadruple, 4 sharing | €600 |
| Single room, travelling alone | €1,590 |
Prices include your private car and English-speaking driver-guide for the whole trip. Your exact quote depends on dates, group size and hotel level, and we confirm it within 24 hours.
What's included
Included
- Private air-conditioned car with your own English-speaking driver-guide
- 3 nights: a hotel in Ouarzazate, a private desert camp and a kasbah in N'kob
- Breakfast every day
- Dinner every evening
- Camel ride into the dunes, one camel per person
- Passenger insurance in the vehicle
Not included
- Flights
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Questions about this journey
How long are the drives from Agadir?
These are long days, 6 to 8 hours with stops, because the Sahara is about 600 km from the coast.
Is this a group tour?
No. Every Oasis Roads journey is private: your own car and English-speaking driver-guide, no strangers, up to 7 travellers per car.
Can we change the route or add nights?
Yes. Because the tour is private, we can add a night, swap a stop or change the end city. Tell us when you ask for your quote.
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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.