Description
Discover the beauty of the Sahara Desert on a 3-day tour from Agadir to Merzouga. This unique journey takes you through the High Atlas Mountains, magnificent valleys, authentic Berber villages, and historic kasbahs, finally reaching the impressive dunes of Merzouga. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset, a night under the stars in a desert camp, and soak up the Berber music and hospitality. This tour is ideal for those who want to experience the authentic Moroccan desert in a short amount of time.
Highlights of the tour
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Crossing the High Atlas Mountains with spectacular panoramic views.
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Discover Berber villages and immerse yourself in local life and traditions.
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Visit Taliouine, the renowned capital of saffron.
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Exploring the famous kasbahs and the Dades Valley.
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Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.
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An unforgettable night in a desert camp under a starry sky.
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A special moment to enjoy local music and traditions in the desert.
What is included in your Marrakech package
- Comfortable and comprehensive services throughout the tour
- Moroccan private driver, speaking several languages
- Accommodation including breakfast and dinner each day, depending on the category chosen
- Certified local guides in major cultural and historical cities
- Round-trip transfers to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the trip
- Camel ride in the Merzouga desert (for desert tours)
- Overnight stay in a Saharan camp with traditional entertainment (for desert tours)
What is excluded
- Accommodation.
- Drinks.
- Entrance fees to tourist sites.
- Personal purchases.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Agadir – Merzouga via Ouarzazate, Dades, and Tinghir
The journey begins early in the morning from Agadir, heading towards the Merzouga desert. Along the way, you will pass through picturesque Berber villages and discover the authentic charm of the Atlas Mountains. The first stop is Taliouine, the saffron capital, followed by Taznakht, renowned for its handmade Berber carpets.
After lunch in Ouarzazate, you will visit the famous Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, a World Heritage Site, as well as the city's film studios. Then, continue to the Dades Valley, with its spectacular landscapes of canyons and rock formations. Finally, arrive in Tinghir for the night.
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Day 2: Tinghir – Merzouga via Erfoud and Rissani
After breakfast, depart to explore the Tinghir Valley and admire the beauty of the surrounding oases and mountains. Then, drive to Merzouga with a stop in Erfoud for lunch and to taste a local specialty, traditional Berber pizza.
Continue to the historic town of Rissani before reaching the Sahara Desert. You will enjoy a unique experience with a sunset camel ride on the giant dunes of Erg Chebbi for about 1.5 hours, until you reach the nomad camp. Enjoy the night in the desert, gaze at the starry sky and, if you wish, take part in traditional local music.
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Day 3: Merzouga – Agadir via Taznakht and Taroudant
After breakfast, enjoy your last moments in the dunes and take one last camel ride back to the vehicle. Early departure for Agadir (around 9:00 a.m.), passing through Taznakht and Taroudant again, before arriving in Agadir in the evening and concluding this unforgettable tour through the Sahara.
