5 Days Desert Tour from Agadir to Marrakech
Below here is the program itinerary of 5 days tour from Agadir to Marrakech via Sahara Desert, and all the information, and the policies that you have to know before booking with us.
Why BOOK this 5 Days Tour from Agadir to Marrakech?
This 5 days tour from Agadir takes you on an adventure through Marrakech and the Sahara Desert in Morocco. This 5 days desert tour from Agadir to Marrakech will be a way to explore the best of the south of Morocco. Explore the Sahara Desert, enjoy the charming landscape, and finish by visiting Marrakech.
- 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.
- Stop in Taliouine (the only saffron growing area in Morocco) and visit the Saffron cooperative, with a brief visit to the Glaoui Kasbah.
- 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.
- Todra Gorge - Walk in Morocco's Grand Canyon through spectacular rock formations.
- Admire the beautiful sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.
- 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.
- Stop in Erfoud the town of Fossils, known for its date festival and fossil mining.
- 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.
- Thrilling descent - Enjoy a scenic descent from the stunning High Atlas mountain pass of Tizi N'Tichka.
- Walk from a remote Berber community into the magnificent and inspiring High Atlas Mountains.
5 Days in Morocco Itinerary from Agadir to Marrakech
How you will spend these 5 days in Morocco?
Days In Morocco tour company suggests this tour itinerary for a 5 days in Morocco 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 5 Days Tour from Agadir to Marrakech
Traveling from Agadir to Marrakech in 5 days desert tour is the greatest way to see a large chunk of Morocco while having a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in the desert and taking in the scenery along the way. During this 5 days tour from Agadir to Marrakech, you'll have a taste of true desert life by riding camels through Erg Chebbi dunes, staying in a well-equipped desert camp, listening to Berber music, trying sandboarding, enjoying the beautiful view of sunset up the highest dune, and admiring the magnificent evenings filled with stars and a gorgeous galaxy. Also, we will not forget to discover the road of Thousand Kasbahs, which is possibly one of the most fascinating experiences ever, especially for someone who wants to get to know Morocco in depth. Following the itinerary, you will see some famous and also some lesser-known places. You will discover exotic paradises and the way of life of the Berber people. Let's go deeper into this journey.
Tour Itinerary: A day-by-day plan to guide your journey.
Explore the tour itinerary of this 5 days tour from Agadir to Marrakech via Merzouga Sahara desert, and feel free to contact us for any questions or clarification anytime. This 5 days Agadir desert tour to Marrakech is flexible we can make it suits your fit.
- Day 1: Arrival in Agadir - Transfer you to Taroudant
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Our driver will pick you up from the airport and then transfer you to your hotel/riad at Taroudant we will go for a visit to the old city and marketplace of Taroudant, also known as “little Marrakesh”. Overnight accommodation at the hotel/riad.
Driving distance Approximately 83 kilometersEstimated driving duration 1 hr 30 min (without traffic)Accommodation Overnight stay at hotel/riad in Taroudant.Meals Dinner
- Day 2: Taroudant to Ouarzazate via Ait Benhaddou
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We will start our trip from Taroudant in the morning and move towards Ouarzazate (the Sahara Gate). From Taroudant, we will continue towards Taliouine, known for its saffron. We will travel to Ouarzazate through the Atlas Mountains along an enchanting & varied landscape, and small Berber villages. We will take a break in Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, the most beautiful Kasbah in Morocco (a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1987). Then a visit to Kasbah Taourirt. Overnight stay at the riad or hotel in Ouarzazate.
Driving distance Approximately 294 kilometersEstimated driving duration 4 hr 20 min (without traffic)Accommodation Overnight stay at hotel/riad in Ouarzazate.Meals Breakfast Dinner
- Day 3: Ouarzazate to Merzouga via Draa Valley
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After breakfast in Ouarzazate, we'll depart toward the Draa Valley where you can see one of the longest rivers in Morocco. On the way we make some stops to take pictures and enjoy the view of the spectacular kasbahs and Berber villages that dot the road as well as the beauties of the Draa valley. You'll have some free time for lunch in Nkob or Alnif, and then, after two hours of driving, we'll reach the wonderful Sahara Desert. "Desert of golden sand dunes". Here you will ride camels to go inside the heart of the desert, and enjoy the stunning view of sunset up the highest dunes. You may also try sandboarding. After that back to your desert camp for dinner and night in the Berber tent under a beautiful starry sky.
Driving distance Approximately 367 kilometersEstimated driving duration 5 hr 20 min (without traffic)Accommodation Overnight stay at a desert camp in Merzouga.Meals Breakfast Dinner
- Day 4: Merzouga to Dades Valley via Rissani, Erfoud and Todra Gorges
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Today, you'll wake up early to witness the beautiful sunrise over the amazing sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Then, after a delicious breakfast in the desert camp. Once you get ready, we head to Rissani to visit its traditional market considered to be the largest in the whole of Southern Morocco. Then stop in Erfoud; It is one of the oldest known sites, where you can find precious and unique fossils. After that, we'll leave for Todra gorges which is the highest and the narrowest gorge in Morocco, and stroll in its magnificent canyon, the lunch will be in a restaurant overlooking the valley. After lunch, we'll continue our 5 days tour from Agadir by heading to Dades Valley, where you'll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as "monkey toes". The night will be spent at a hotel or riad in Dades valley.
Driving distance Approximately 276 kilometersEstimated driving duration 4 hr 30 min (without traffic)Accommodation Overnight stay at hotel/riad in Dades Valley.Meals Breakfast Dinner
- Day 5: Dades Valley to Marrakech via Rose Valley - The High Atlas Mountains
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Today, we'll leave Dades gorges towards Marrakech. However, before you head over to Marrakech, you'll explore the best of Dades valley. Then you'll be traveling through the road of Thousand Kasbahs and have a break to visit Kalaat M'Gouna (Valley of Roses) in this amazing place, you'll be able to purchase the products of rose, every year a rose festival is held in May. We continue the way to visit Amridil Kasbah in Skoura. Then, we continue to travel through Tizi N'Tichka to Marrakech, which offers impressive views of valleys, mountains, and many Berber villages nearby. By the evening, you'll be dropped off in your accommodation in Marrakech. End of our services: 5 days tour from Agadir to Marrakech.
Driving distance Approximately 334 kilometersEstimated driving duration 6 hr 10 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);
- 3 nights accommodation at hotel/riad;
- Dinner in: Ouarzazate, 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.
