8 days Agadir Morocco desert tour itinerary:
Day 1: Agadir
8 days Agadir Morocco desert tour departure: After reaching the airport, we will pick you up and leave you at the hotel.
Day 2: Agadir – Taroudant – Ouarzazate (364 kms)
We will start our trip from Agadir in the morning and move towards Ouarzazate (the Sahara Gate). Along our journey, we will go for a visit to the old city and market place of Taroudant, also known as ‘little Marrakesh’. 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 Aït Benhaddou, the most beautiful Kasbah of Morocco (a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1987). We will have dinner and overnight stay at the riad in Ouarzazate.
Day 3 : Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Rissani – Merzouga (360 kms)
Our trip will move from Ouarzazate towards Dades Gorge through Rose Valley and the palm trees, en route the thousand Kasbahs. The tour will move on towards Merzouga (Sahara desert) through the Todra Valley. We will stop for lunch and take a walk in the Todra Gorge, the most beautiful gorge of Morocco. Then, we will drive on to Merzouga (Sahara desert) across a beautiful desert landscape; passing Rissani, also known for its Kasbahs and Oasis. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Merzouga where we will take dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Erg Chebbi (Sand Dunes)
We will get up early in the morning to see the spectacular sunrise in the desert dunes. Then, we will return to the hotel to enjoy our breakfast. After breakfast, we will pay a visit to the castles and the Kasbahs (a trip of 21 kms through the palm tree forests) followed by a visit to the Souk of Rissani. At about 4.00 pm, we will go back to Merzouga where you can have a camel trip in the desert. We will have dinner in a traditional Berber style Tagine. We’ll spend the night in a Berber tent under a starry sky.
Day 5: Merzouga – Alnif – N’kob – Zagora
After breakfast, we will leave Merzouga and travel towards Zagora through Alnif, Tazarine, beautiful desert landscapes, oasis and little Berber villages. We will spend the night in a hotel with a view of the beautiful valley.
Day 6: Zagora – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
We will leave Zagora to continue towards Ouarzazate through the Draa Valley to Agdz. In Ouarzazate, we will visit the film studio and continue for Marrakesh across the Pass of Tizi n’Tichka (2260 m) over the High Atlas Mountains where we will stop for lunch. We will have our dinner in a local restaurant in Jemaa-El-Fna and will stay overnight in a riad.
Day 7: Marrakech
We will begin our trip from Marrakech to learn to more about the city. After breakfast, you will visit The Koutoubia Mosque, the Palace of Bahia and Menara under the guidance of a French/English speaking guide. In the afternoon, we will visit the Jemaa-El-Fna square (the beating heart of Marrakech) and the colourful and scented alleys of the Souk. We will have our dinner in a local restaurant in Jemaa-El-Fna. We will stay the night in a riad.
Day 8: Agadir
In the morning, we will leave Agadir for our flight to return back home.
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SERVICES INCLUDED:
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN 8 DAY DESERT TRIP:
• Collection from Tangier (from your airport or hotel as required)
• Private transport by air-conditioned vehicle
• Fuel cost for the entire trip
• Accommodation (breakfast and dinner included)
• Experienced, multilingual guide/driver
• Camel excursion and desert camping in Merzouga
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN 8 DAY DESERT TRIP:
• Air travel to and from Morocco
• Lunches and drinks
• Entry fees to monuments/museums
The above itinerary is intended as a guideline only. We are happy to amend the schedule to suit your interests, budget, or travel dates. Please do not hesitate to contact us for free quotations and to discuss your requirements.