8 Days Tour Starting From Agadir To Marrakech In The Desert
Agadir – Marrakech – Tizi n’Tichka Pass – Ouarzazate – Dadès Valley – Todra Gorge – Rissani – Merzouga Desert – Rissani – Midelt – Fes – Rabat – Casablanca – Marrakech
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Day 1 : Agadir – Marrakesh
The first day begins with the transfer from Agadir to Marrakesh. The day’s planning is at your disposal: We recommend visiting Marrakesh’s medina and some less touristic areas as we’ll have an extensive tour of the main sights on the next day. We’ll have dinner in the city and spend the night in a local hotel.
Day 2 : Sightseeing in Marrakesh
On the second day, we’ll have a guided tour through the city of Marrakesh, visiting the main attractions and monuments like the Djeema el Fna Square, the Koutoubia Mosque, the local suqs as well as palaces and, possibly, museums. We’ll also have the chance to explore city districts like Gueliz, the gardens of Menara or the Jardin Majorelle. In the afternoon, you are free to explore the city on your own before spending the night in our hotel.
Day 3 : Marrakesh – Tizi n’Tichka pass – Ouarzazate – Dadès Gorge
This day’s tour leads over the Atlas Mountains which grant wonderful views. Crossing the Tizi n’Tichka pass, we’ll have a stop in Aït-Ben-Haddou, an internationally known UNESCO world heritage and film studio site. Thereafter, we drive to Ouarzazate to visit a local film studio and the kasbah, an antique fortress. We’ll also stop in Kalaat Mgouna, Morocco’s “city of roses” beknown for its annual rose festival. The last stop on this day is a hotel in the Dadès gorge where we’ll settle for the night – dinner and breakfast included.
Day 4 : Dadès Gorges – Todgha Gorges – Rissani – Merzouga desert
Starting in the Dadès Gorges, we continue our journey by 4×4 and explore the Todgha Gorges, a narrow and colorful canyon loved by outdoor enthusiasts. We’re then driving through the Ziz valley to Erfoud, a haven city known as “the gate to the Sahara desert” and famous for its plenty fossils. There, we’ll take the chance to visit a local factory producing goods out of fossils – you’ll be able to pick up some souvenirs in the designated shop !
Our journey proceeds to Rissani, where we’ll visit the local Suq, a traditional Moroccan market. From there, we’ll drive to the Merzouga desert. Having arrived at a checkpoint, we’ll trade in our 4×4 for camels and ride above the dunes, being guided by experienced camel herdsmen. Our destination is a desert camp promising an unforgettable night with delicious meals, Berber music, a warming campfire and the star-filled sky above us.
Day 5 : Merzouga desert
The whole third day is dedicated to explore the Merzouga desert. You’ll be free to choose your way transportation, either authentically riding on camels or choosing the comfort of a 4×4. On this day, we’ll visit the Khamlia village which is famous for its traditional music–and which offers the possibility to witness a stunning sunset over the dunes of the Sahara desert. Our night will be sweetened by traditional Berber music and tasty Moroccan food at a camp fire.
Day 6 : Merzouga desert – Rissani – Midelt – Fes
Starting early on that day, we catch the sunrise on a camel ride back to the hotel. We’ll enjoy breakfast there and drive off to the mid-sized town of Midelt afterwards, taking an extensive route along Rissani and Erfoud. Mideltis located in the Atlas Mountains and grants stunning views ! We’ll have lunch here and then continue our journey to Fes where we’ll spend the night.
Day 7 : Fes – Rabat – Casablanca
We’ll make good use of this day’s time visiting the three antique districts of Fes: Fes el Bali, the first and largest district, is an UNESCO world heritage site with more than 9000 narrow alleys. Fes el Jdid – or “New Fes” – is home to the Jewish quarter. The Ville Nouvelle, the newest and most modern city district, is a relict from the French occupation. Later that day, we’ll travel past Rabat to Casablanca, where we’ll settle for night.
Day 8 : Casablanca – Marrakesh
In Casablanca, we’ll have a guided tour of the main city sights like the Hasan II. Mosque. After lunch in a local restaurant, we’ll transfer you back to Marrakesh or Agadir – depending on your flight. This will mark the end of our tour.
Included in the private tour :
• Round-trip transportation within Marrakech (to/from hotel, airport, or any
other desired location)
• Private transfer in a comfortable four-wheel drive vehicle with air conditioning
• Experienced English or French speaking guide and driver
• Camel trekking in the Merzouga Desert
• Overnight at desert camp in Zagora
• Breakfast and dinner
NOT included in the private tour :
• Lunch and drinks
• Flight ticket to and from Morocco
• Entrance fees to monuments / museums
• Anything, any insurance not listed in the itinerary
Confirmation and Payment
25% deposit is necessary to confirm any program. The reservation should be done at least 4 weeks before starting program. Tours booked before that need full payment at the time of booking.
All payments via bank transfer, checks (payable in euros, MAD or US $) and credit card companies like Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discovery or via PayPal are accepted.
