Tour de 4 Días al Desierto del Sahara desde Agadir vía Marrakech, Marruecos

Duration

4 days

Number of people

1+

Part

Agadir

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General Description

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Tour Highlights

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Itinerary

Summary of the 4-Day Tour to the Sahara Desert from Agadir via Marrakech

Embark on an exciting 4-day adventure to the Sahara Desert from Agadir via Marrakech, traversing the contrasting landscapes of southern Morocco. Travel through the Souss Valley, famous for its unique argan trees, cross the rugged Anti-Atlas Mountains, and discover the magical dunes of Erg Chigaga. Spend a night under the starry desert sky, tour the lush Draa Valley lined with palm groves, and explore historic kasbahs before reaching Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains.

Highlights of the 4-Day Tour to the Sahara Desert from Agadir via Marrakech

  • Cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains and visit Taliouine, the saffron capital of Morocco.
  • Explore the lush Draa Valley and the village of Agdz.
  • Ride a camel and watch the sunset over the dunes of Erg Chigaga.
  • Spend a night in a traditional desert camp with Berber music under the stars.
  • Pass through M’hamid, the ancient Koranic library of Tamgroute, and several Saharan villages.
  • Discover the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the impressive Kasbah of Telouet.
  • End your trip with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.

Details of the 4-Day Tour to the Sahara Desert from Agadir via Marrakech

Day 1: Agadir → Taroudant → Taliouine

The adventure begins with an early departure from Agadir towards Taroudant, known as “Little Marrakech” for its fortified walls and lively souks. Along the way, you will see argan trees and, with a little luck, goats climbing on them, a unique sight in this region. Continue to Taliouine, the center of saffron production in Morocco. Spend the night in this charming village surrounded by kasbahs and mountainous landscapes. (Dinner and breakfast included)

Day 2: Taliouine → Taznakht → Foum Zguid → Erg Chigaga Desert

After breakfast, traverse the dramatic landscapes of the Anti-Atlas Mountains, stopping at Taznakht, a village famous for its hand-woven Berber carpets. Continue to Foum Zguid, where the adventure takes an exciting turn as you leave the paved road and travel 70 km across desert tracks. You will pass fossil-rich mountains and the dry lake of Iriqui before reaching the vast dunes of Erg Chigaga. There, a camel ride awaits you to reach the desert camp. Enjoy dinner by the fire, with traditional Berber music under a starry sky. (Dinner and breakfast included)

Día 3: Erg Chigaga → M’hamid → Zagora → Ouarzazate

Wake up early to watch the breathtaking sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast at the camp. The tour continues by 4×4 to M’hamid El Ghizlane, passing through the Sacred Oasis, an amazing spring in the middle of the desert. Continue the journey through the Draa Valley, the longest in Morocco, full of palm groves and adobe villages. Stop in Tamgroute to visit its historic Koranic library with ancient manuscripts and its underground kasbah. Arrive in Ouarzazate in the afternoon and stay there overnight. (Dinner and breakfast included)

Day 4: Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Telouet → Marrakech

Today you will visit the legendary Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the setting for numerous films. Wander through its narrow streets and climb to the top to enjoy panoramic views. Then follow the Ounila Valley to Telouet to discover its majestic kasbah, the former residence of the powerful Glaoui family. Finally, cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains, with spectacular views of Berber villages and rugged peaks, before arriving in Marrakech, where your 4-day tour of the Sahara Desert from Agadir via Marrakech ends. (Dinner and breakfast included)

What's Included in the Tour Price

  • Comfortable and comprehensive services throughout your journey
  • Moroccan private driver, fluent in several languages
  • Accommodation with breakfast and dinner daily, depending on the category selected
  • Authorized local guides in major cultural and historical cities
  • Transfers to and from the airport at the start and end of the tour
  • Camel ride through the Merzouga desert (for desert tours)
  • Night in a desert camp with traditional entertainment (for desert tours)

What is not included in the tour price

  • Lunches during the tour
  • Drinks and refreshments during the trip
  • Personal expenses and optional extras
  • International or domestic flights
  • Travel insurance

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