Best 3 Days Desert Tour from Agadir to Merzouga
Below here is the program itinerary of 3 days desert tour from Agadir to Merzouga, and all the information, and the policies that you have to know before booking with us.
Why BOOK this 3 Days Desert Tour from Agadir to Merzouga?
During these 3 days desert tour from Agadir to Merzouga and back, we will travel through the old town of Taroudant, the Saffron capital in Taliouine, and Ouarzazate and its world UNESCO Kasbahs. Then, we will travel through the valleys, gorges, and oases to reach Merzouga to experience camel trekking and sleep in a Berber tent in a desert camp. From Merzouga to Agadir you will explore the Moroccan Berber culture and meet the locals.
- Daily departure is available.
- Ouarzazate: Explore this popular filmmaking location, which is also famous for its preserved Kasbahs and for being a perfect starting point for discovering the desert.
- Visit Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a perfect example of Moroccan clay architecture & UNESCO heritage site.
- Drive through the palm groves of Draa valley.
- Camel riding in the Merzouga desert.
- Spending a night in the desert camp under the stars in Merzouga.
- A breathtaking view of the sunset and sunrise over the dunes.
- Sahara Desert of Merzouga - Sleep under the stars against a backdrop of towering sand dunes.
- Local drums music around the campfire.
- The tour is available with an English or Spanish-speaking guide.
- The tour is at an affordable price and has great quality services.
- Todra Gorge - Walk in Morocco's Grand Canyon through spectacular rock formations.
- Walk from a remote Berber community into the magnificent and inspiring High Atlas Mountains.
- The Atlas Mountains - Beautiful mountain scenery in the highest mountain range in North Africa.
- Taroudant: Catch a glimpse of the charming "little Marrakech" known for its craftsmen, nice carpets, and leatherwork.
- Admire the beautiful sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.
3 Days Tour from Agadir to Merzouga Desert
How you will spend these 3 days in Morocco?
Days In Morocco tour company suggests this tour itinerary for a 3 days tour with this day-to-day guide for your journey. The itinerary can be changed to suit your dream tour, and it will be customized to fit your needs.
This is the difference between the 4 categories of accommodations:
• Budget accommodations are typically 1- and 2-star hotels, offering a simple, clean place to stay with small rooms containing essential amenities like a bed, fresh linens, a bathroom, and basic furniture such as a table and a clothes rack. (Not recommended by Days In Morocco Company).
• Luxury accommodations, usually 4 or 5 stars, are typically located in city centers, offering exceptional comfort, top-notch services, elegant designs, and a wide range of amenities such as pools, spas, restaurants, and fitness centers.
• Standard accommodations fall between 2 and 3 stars, often found in older city areas or rural settings like Kasbahs, guesthouses, or Riads. Despite being economical, they provide decent comfort, usually featuring private bathrooms, a restaurant, and sometimes a swimming pool.
• Mixed accommodations blend elements from both standard and luxury categories, providing a middle ground for those unsure whether to opt for superior or standard. This option allows guests to experience both authentic Moroccan charm and luxury amenities. (Highly recommended by Days In Morocco Company).
Overview: of 3 Days Desert Tour from Agadir to Merzouga
Discover the best of the Sahara Desert of Merzouga from Agadir. The 3 days tour from Agadir to Merzouga desert starts early in the morning from your accommodation in Agadir in an air-conditioned vehicle towards Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, and Todra Gorges. On this 3 desert trip Agadir to Merzouga, we will pass small Berber towns and villages and spend the night in a Berber camp in the middle of the high dunes and take a short camel ride. This 3 days desert tour from Agadir gives you the chance to experience the best of the Sahara Desert.
Tour Itinerary: A day-by-day plan to guide your journey.
Explore the tour itinerary of 3 days desert tour Agadir to Merzouga, and feel free to contact us for any questions or clarification anytime. This 3 days tour from Agadir to Merzouga is flexible we can make it suits your fit.
- Day 1: Agadir - Taroudant - Taliouine - Taznakht - Ouarzazate - Dades Gorges
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Welcome to Morocco! Your 3 days tour from Agadir begins with an early pickup from your accommodation in Agadir in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, bound for Ouarzazate, with an interesting stop to enjoy the old ramparts of Taroudant city. Along the way, your first stop is at a Berber village to discover the heritage of Morocco's indigenous people. Afterward, stop for lunch at stunning Ait Benhaddou, an ancient fortified city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, with free time to wander the storied Kasbah. Then you're off to Ouarzazate, the site of Atlas Film Studios, for a tour of the sprawling desert studio, which has been the backdrop to many Hollywood blockbusters and major historical television programs, including "Gladiator", "Game of Thrones" and "Lawrence of Arabia". About the evening you will reach Boumalne Dades, and you'll settle into Dades Gorges for dinner and a night at a hotel/riad.
Driving distance Approximately 517 kilometersEstimated driving duration 7 hr 36 min (without traffic)Accommodation Overnight stay at hotel/riad in Dades Valley.Meals Dinner
- Day 2: Dades Gorges - Todra Gorge - Erfoud - Merzouga
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Straight after breakfast the next morning, your journey to the Sahara Desert begins through the vast, craggy rock faces of the Todra gorges. Bound for Merzouga, you'll explore the oasis town of Erfoud, and you will have a short stop in this small village in a fossil museum. Once you arrive in Merzouga, you'll ride on a camel to venture into the vast, untouched Sahara. Riding along the famous Erg Chebbi dunes, which rise up to 500 feet above the rocky desert floor, experience the sights that have so captivated desert-dwellers and travelers alike. After you enjoyed the sunset, you will go to your desert camp for dinner and night. Don't miss the one-of-a-kind desert sunrise the next morning.
Driving distance Approximately 264 kilometersEstimated driving duration 4 hr 00 min (without traffic)Accommodation Overnight stay at a desert camp in Merzouga.Meals Breakfast Dinner
- Day 3: Merzouga - N'Kob - Agdez - Taznakht - Taliouine - Agadir
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For the last day of this 3 days Agadir desert tour, you'll wake up in the early morning to see and enjoy the sunrise view of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga over the highest dunes which is considered one of the great moments of the desert, thereafter, you are going to have breakfast in the camp, after you finish packing you have the choice to go back either on camels or by the 4x4 car, leaving the dunes behind to start your way back to Agadir. The driver will drive back over the asphalt roads to Agadir through Tazarine, N'Kob, Agdez, and Taznakht.
Then, on our road back to Agadir, passing by the Draa valley and the Berber villages existing between Merzouga and Agadir where your driver drops you off in your location. End of our services: 3 days desert tour from Agadir to Merzouga.
Driving distance Approximately 655 kilometersEstimated driving duration 8 hr 56 min (without traffic)Meals Breakfast
Journey times and distances are estimates and are based on the direct route between the start location and end location for each day of the itinerary, where applicable. They do not include detours or stops for sightseeing.
Tour Map: Here's a map of your travel route.
What's Included: Don't worry, we've got this covered.
Prices Included
- Pick up and drop off (at your accommodation, airport, or any other place);
- Tour Commentary;
- Transport by private vehicle with A/C;
- Experienced English - Spanish - French speaking guide/driver;
- Car Fuel;
- Car Insurance;
- Camel ride in Sahara desert (Camel per person);
- Overnight stay at desert camp (Luxury or Standard);
- 1-night accommodation at hotel/riad;
- Dinner in: Merzouga Desert and Dades Valley;
- Sandboarding in desert dunes;
- Daily breakfast during the whole trip;
- Confirmation at time of booking;
- Plus many surprises stops on the way.
Prices Not Included
- Flights to/from Morocco;
- Meals, drinks & entrance fees;
- Personal travel insurance;
- Tips & Personal expenses.
Additional
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase);
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required;
- Children's must be accompanied by an adult.
What to take on your Morocco Tour?
We strongly recommend using TSA-approved luggage locks on your bags and hand carry valuables on the plane.
Many of our trips require us to move our base several times, so we recommend that you pack as lightly as possible. There will not always be someone available to help you carry your bags so you should only bring as much as you can carry on your own.
We suggest that you bring the following items:
Clothing & Equipment- Season-specific casual clothes (men and women should always dress modestly out of respect for the culture they are visiting- no tank tops, low cut tops, or short shorts. It is not necessary to wear a headscarf.)
- Hiking clothes and shoes (NOTE: They can get quite dirty/dusty).
- Bathing suit.
- A pair of comfortable walking shoes.
- A light jacket/windbreaker (NOTE: It can be very windy in Essaouira).
- A warm jacket (NOTE: It can be quite cold in the High Atlas Mountains from November to March. Please pack appropriately for cold, winter evenings.).
- Power adaptor for 220v, 50 Hz (outlets are two-prong rounded).
- Toiletries.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat.
- First-aid kit with lip balm, aspirin, band-aids, cream for sore muscles (e.g. deep heat), Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, any extra prescription drugs you may be taking.
- Passport (with photocopies).
- Travel insurance (with photocopies).
- Airline tickets (with photocopies).
- Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required.
- Credit and/or debit card and/or cash (MasterCard and Visa are the most commonly used; American Express and Maestro cards are difficult to use in Morocco.)
- This document, printed.
In order to protect against any unforeseen circumstances, it is advisable to purchase adequate insurance before your date of departure. Coverage should include baggage damage or loss, flight delays or cancellations, etc. We recommend “World Nomads” for your Travel Insurance.
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Free cancellation
FREE! If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of most activities, you will receive a complete refund if you paid all the price.
Tourism Transport in Morocco - Our Cars
It's our goal to make memories that last a lifetime when you visit Morocco. That is we only offer the best at our disposal.
Our vehicles are fully-equipped for your comfort and adventure. Air conditioned and comfortable, these rugged vehicles are built for the road. Our cars have 6 seats. They're clean. The fleet includes the Toyota Prado TX, Toyota Prado VX, and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.
Our drivers are connoisseurs of their regions. No one knows Morocco better than them. When they bring you on your journey, it will feel like travelling with a trusted friend.
For groups ranging from 7 to 17 in size, we offer minibusses and minivans such as the Hyundai H-1 Minivan, Mercedes Minibus's, and the Mercedes Vito.
Feel free to travel with our guide by your own vehicle, if you have one. Or use our 4-wheeled-drive. The choice is always yours.
Toyota Prado TX (4x4)
- Capacity: 6 Seater;
- Fuel type: Diesel fuel;
- Air-conditioned car;
- Manual / Automatic.
Toyota Prado VX (4x4)
- Capacity: 6 Seater
- Fuel type: Diesel fuel
- Air-conditioned car;
- Manual.
Mercedes-Benz Vito
- Capacity: 7/8 Seater;
- Fuel type: Diesel fuel;
- Air-conditioned car;
- Manual / Automatic.
