3 Days Desert Tour From Agadir To Merzouga

Book the 3-Day Desert Tour from Agadir to Merzouga, one of the most popular itineraries starting from Agadir. During this journey, you will discover some of Morocco’s most fascinating highlights, beginning with Taroudant, often called the “Little Marrakech,” where you stroll through the old medina and visit traditional tanneries and leather shops. The tour continues through Taliouine, famous for its saffron production, and Taznakht, renowned for its handmade Berber rugs and carpets. You then visit the impressive Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a historic Berber fortress and famous filming location. The adventure goes on through the Dades Valley and the spectacular Todra Gorges before reaching the Merzouga Sahara, where you spend an unforgettable night in a desert camp—one of the true highlights of this 3-day desert experience.

Our first day of the 3-Day Desert Tour from Agadir to Merzouga starts early in the morning with a pick-up from your hotel in Agadir. We drive to Taroudant, located in the Souss Valley and often called the “Grandmother of Marrakech,” known for its historic walls, local crafts, jewelry, carpets, and a small tannery producing leather goods. After a short visit inside the town, we continue to Taliouine, the heart of Morocco’s saffron region, where you can visit a local cooperative and learn about this precious spice. The journey then takes us to Taznakht, famous for its handmade Berber carpets woven from high-quality wool using natural colors and traditional Amazigh designs. Later, we visit the iconic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Morocco’s most impressive kasbahs. In the afternoon, we continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” home to major film studios. Upon arrival, you check into your riad or hotel, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

After an early and peaceful morning with breakfast at your hotel or riad, the journey continues through the scenic Dades Valley toward Tinghir and the impressive Todra Gorge. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of old mud-brick Berber villages overlooking lush valleys and rivers. At Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon popular for walking, hiking, and climbing, you will have time to explore and enjoy lunch at a restaurant by the river. The road then leads toward the Sahara via Erfoud, known as the “Fossil City” and a famous filming location surrounded by desert landscapes and oases. In the late afternoon, arrival in Merzouga where camels await for an unforgettable ride across the golden dunes. Enjoy a mint tea break, watch a magical sunset from the top of a dune, then continue to the desert camp for dinner, traditional music around the campfire, and an overnight stay in a Berber nomad tent under the stars.

The last day of the 3-Day Desert Tour from Agadir to Merzouga begins early with a magical sunrise over the Sahara dunes, a panoramic moment well worth waking up for. After breakfast at the desert camp, you return to Merzouga either by camel or by 4×4 jeep, enjoying your final moments in the desert. You then travel to Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet and former caravan trading center, known for its traditional souk and rich history linked to the Alaouite dynasty. The journey continues toward the Draa Valley, with a short break in Alnif and lunch in Nkob, passing palm groves, Berber villages, and old kasbahs along Morocco’s longest river. In the afternoon, you drive through Taznakht and Taliouine, before arriving in Agadir after sunset, marking the end of an unforgettable Sahara desert experience.