5-Day Desert Tour from Agadir
Starts inAgadirEnds inMarrakech or Agadir
The extra day in Merzouga is what sets this Sahara journey apart. This private 5-day desert tour from Agadir follows Taroudant, Ouarzazate, and the Draa Valley toward the Erg Chebbi dunes for a sunset camel trek and an overnight desert camp experience. Spend the following day exploring the Merzouga region by private 4×4 before continuing through Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, and Ait Ben Haddou. Complete your journey in Marrakech or return to Agadir, with your preferred route arranged before departure.
For your own party · Flexible departure dates
01 / Overview
Your tour at a glance
One night among the Erg Chebbi dunes is memorable; having an entire day to explore beyond them makes this five-day Sahara journey especially rewarding. After traveling from Agadir through Taroudant to Ouarzazate, follow the Draa Valley via Tazzarine and Rissani toward Merzouga for a sunset camel trek and an overnight stay at a Sahara desert camp. The following day is dedicated to private 4×4 exploration around Merzouga, including Khamlia, desert viewpoints, and fossil-rich landscapes, with a locally arranged family visit when available. Spend the night in a Merzouga riad before continuing through Todra Gorges to Dades Valley. On the final day, visit Skoura and Ait Ben Haddou, then cross the High Atlas to Marrakech or follow the southern route through Taznakht and Taroudant back to Agadir.
- Tour type
- Private · your own party
- Departures
- On request, subject to availability
- Transport
- Private A/C vehicle · Desert 4×4 excursion
- Local guides
- Local sightseeing guides as specified in your quotation
- Accommodation
- Riads · Desert camp · Guesthouses
- Included meals
- 4 breakfasts · 4 dinners
Your route
- Agadir
- Taroudant
- Ouarzazate
- Draa Valley & Tazzarine
- Rissani
- Merzouga & Erg Chebbi
- Khamlia & desert exploration
- Todra Gorges & Dades Valley
- Skoura
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Marrakech or Agadir
Tour highlights
- Taroudant & Ouarzazate
- Draa Valley, Tazzarine & Rissani
- Camel trek & Sahara camp
- A full day exploring Merzouga
- Todra Gorges & Dades Valley
- Skoura, Ait Ben Haddou & your choice of finish
Like all our private Morocco tours, this journey can be adapted to your interests and preferred pace.
02 / Day by day
Your 5-day itinerary
Open each day for the full program, accommodation and included meals.
Distances & driving times: All driving figures are approximate and refer to time in the vehicle, not the length of the day’s visit. Sightseeing, meals, rest stops, camel rides, and camp transfers take additional time.
Agadir → Taroudant → Ouarzazate
We pick you up at your Agadir accommodation or agreed meeting point in the morning and head inland through the Souss Valley. Stop in Taroudant to explore the streets within its ochre ramparts, then continue through the saffron-growing region around Taliouine and the weaving town of Taznakht. Mountain slopes, open plains, and villages built from earth and stone line the road to Ouarzazate. Settle into your riad in Ouarzazate and enjoy dinner there.
- Distance
- Approx. 360–400 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 5.5–6.5 hours
- Accommodation
- Riad Chay Boutique or similar · Ouarzazate
- Included meals
- Dinner
Ouarzazate → Draa Valley → Tazzarine → Rissani → Merzouga
Leave Ouarzazate early after breakfast and travel toward Agdz and the palm groves of the Draa Valley. Continue through the kasbah villages around N’Kob, Tazzarine, and Alnif to Rissani, with a short stop if time allows; market activity varies by day. In Merzouga, meet your camel team for a ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes, timed around sunset and your arrival. At your camp near Merzouga, settle into your tent and enjoy a Moroccan dinner.
- Distance
- Approx. 360–390 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 6–7 hours
- Accommodation
- Sahara Desert Camp or similar · Erg Chebbi, Merzouga
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Merzouga Desert Exploration
Enjoy sunrise over Erg Chebbi and breakfast at camp before a private 4×4 excursion around Merzouga. Visit Khamlia for its Gnawa music, explore rocky plains and fossil-rich areas, and stop at viewpoints beyond the dunes. A visit with a nomadic family is arranged when the hosts are available and agree to welcome you. We allow time for lunch and adapt the circuit to track conditions. Return to your riad in Merzouga to relax before dinner there.
- Distance
- Approx. 80–110 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 2–3 hours
- Accommodation
- Riad Azawad or similar · Merzouga
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Merzouga → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley
After breakfast at your riad, leave Merzouga and travel through Erfoud toward Tinghir. Palm groves and villages line the approach to Todra Gorge, where you can walk beneath the limestone cliffs beside the river. Continue west to Dades Valley, stopping to appreciate its terraced fields, earthen villages, and rock formations. Settle into your guesthouse in Dades Valley and enjoy dinner there.
- Distance
- Approx. 270–300 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 4.5–5.5 hours
- Accommodation
- Dar Ahlam or similar · Dades Valley
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Dades Valley → Skoura → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech or Agadir
Travel through the Valley of Roses and Skoura’s palm groves, then continue through Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou. Explore the fortified village’s earthen lanes and buildings before lunch and the drive to your chosen finish city. The Marrakech route crosses the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass; the Agadir route heads southwest through Taznakht and Taroudant. We confirm your destination before booking and drop you off at your accommodation or agreed meeting point. Expect an evening arrival in Marrakech, or an evening to late-evening arrival in Agadir.
- Distance to Marrakech
- Approx. 330–360 km
- Driving time to Marrakech
- Approx. 6–7 hours
- Distance to Agadir
- Approx. 500–550 km
- Driving time to Agadir
- Approx. 8–9 hours
- Accommodation
- None — tour ends today
- Included meals
- Breakfast
03 / Accommodation
Where You’ll Stay
Four nights along your route: Ouarzazate, a Sahara camp near Merzouga, a riad in Merzouga, and Dades Valley.
| Nights | Destination | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ouarzazate | Riad Chay Boutiqueor similar |
| 2 |  Erg Chebbi, Merzouga | Sahara Desert Campor similar |
| 3 |  Merzouga | Riad Azawador similar |
| 4 |  Dades Valley | Dar Ahlamor similar |
| Total | 4 NightsCheck-out on day 5. | |
Your written proposal confirms the properties, rooms, camp category and tent facilities. The two nights in the Merzouga area comprise one camp night and one riad night. No overnight stay is included in your finish city after day 5.
Rooms that suit your party
Tell us if you need double, twin, single or family rooms. Connecting rooms and particular room preferences depend on availability. We show any single-room supplement in your quote.
Your Sahara camp stay
We confirm your tent category, bathroom facilities and agreed camp transfers in your proposal. Tell us about your preferred comfort level and ask about heating or air-conditioning for your dates; facilities depend on the selected camp and tent category.
For a journey with upgraded accommodation, explore our Morocco luxury tours and discuss your preferred stays with our team.
04 / What your tour covers
Included & not included
Included
- Agadir pickup & your chosen final drop-offPickup at your Agadir accommodation or agreed point on day 1 and drop-off in Marrakech or Agadir on day 5, as confirmed in your proposal.
- Private transport & driverAir-conditioned road transport with a professional driver for your party and the agreed route.
- 4 nights’ accommodation1 night in Ouarzazate, 1 Sahara camp night, 1 riad night in Merzouga and 1 night in Dades Valley.
- 4 breakfasts & 4 dinnersDinner on days 1–4 and breakfast on days 2–5 at your overnight accommodation.
- Camel trek & camp arrangementsA sunset camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes on day 2 and agreed camp access and return arrangements.
- Private Merzouga desert excursionDay 3 private 4×4 exploration including Khamlia, desert viewpoints, fossil landscapes and a family visit when arranged with the hosts.
- Licensed local guidesLocal sightseeing guides for the visits specified in your written quotation. Your private driver handles road transport; a stop in a town or city does not by itself include a guided city tour.
Not included
- FlightsInternational and domestic flights.
- Lunches & drinksAll lunches and drinks with meals or during the journey.
- Entrance ticketsPaid monument admission, unless expressly included in your proposal.
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses & tipsIncluding shopping and gratuities.
- Optional activities & extra nightsQuad biking, extra desert activities, film-studio visits, additional nights in Agadir or Marrakech, onward airport transfers and changes beyond the agreed proposal.
Visits & admission tickets. The program includes time for the listed stops, the sunset camel trek and day 3 private 4×4 excursion. Paid monument admission and film-studio visits are extra unless listed in your proposal. The final route and quote depend on whether you choose Marrakech or Agadir.
05 / Price & booking
Your price & how to book
Price on request
We price this private tour for your own party. Share your dates, number of adults and children, preferred rooms and accommodation style, and we will prepare an itemized proposal.
- Your price is based on
- Group size, children’s ages, travel season, room occupancy, chosen accommodation, Marrakech or Agadir finish, and any itinerary changes.
- Single rooms & supplements
- Single-room costs, peak-season supplements and optional extras are shown separately when they apply.
- Before you confirm
- We state the total price, currency, inclusions and any payment fees in writing. Availability is checked for your dates.
Booking in 3 steps
- Tell us your plansSend your dates, number of travelers and room preferences. We prepare your personalized proposal.
- Agree the details & make your paymentReview the itinerary, stays, total price and conditions. Pay a 30% deposit when booking more than 30 days before the tour begins, or 100% when booking within 30 days of arrival. Reservations are subject to availability and our written confirmation after payment.
- Pay the remaining 70%If you paid a deposit, the remaining 70% is due at least 15 days before arrival. Bookings within 30 days of arrival require full payment at confirmation. Your written quotation states the exact payment due dates.
Payment options: credit/debit card, PayPal or bank transfer. See our booking guide for the complete process.
Changes & cancellation
Email us to request a change or cancellation. Changes are subject to availability; we explain additional costs before making changes. Cancellation charges depend on when we receive your email. See our cancellation policy for the rates, refund calculation and group-size changes. If we must cancel your tour, you can choose a full refund or an alternative date, subject to your agreement.
06 / Before you travel
Essential travel information
Airport transfers, vehicle & driver
Meet us in Agadir, choose your finish city
Your driver collects you in the morning from your Agadir accommodation or an agreed point on day 1. Confirm Marrakech or Agadir as your finish city before booking, along with your pickup and drop-off addresses. Final-day routes separate after Ait Ben Haddou.
Your vehicle & driver
Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle selected for your party and luggage, with a private 4×4 for the Merzouga excursion on day 3. Your proposal confirms the driver’s language and camp transfers. Request child seats or a vehicle alternative to the camel trek before booking. Your driver handles road transport. Your written quotation identifies the visits with an included local sightseeing guide.
Day 2 involves approximately 6–7 hours of road driving before stops. On day 5, allow approximately 6–7 hours to Marrakech or 8–9 hours to Agadir, plus sightseeing, meals and breaks. The Agadir option takes the southern road after Ait Ben Haddou and does not pass through Marrakech.
Walking & accessibility
Ait Ben Haddou has steps and uneven lanes, while walking in Todra Gorges and the dunes involves uneven ground. Tell us about mobility needs before booking so we can review visits, accommodation and camp access together.
Weather & packing
Bring comfortable shoes, sun protection and layers for mountain scenery and desert evenings. Sahara nights can be cold in winter. Ask about tent facilities for your dates and check the forecast close to departure.
Meals & special requests
Dinner on days 1–4 and breakfast on days 2–5 are included. Breakfast before the Agadir pickup, lunches, drinks and dinner after the tour ends are separate. Tell us about allergies or dietary needs before booking.
Visits & local arrangements
Allow full travel days, especially for the final Agadir option. Paid admission is extra unless your proposal says otherwise. Sunset and sunrise depend on weather, Rissani market activity varies by day, and the desert circuit depends on track conditions. Family visits require the hosts’ agreement.
Documents & insurance
Check passport, visa and entry requirements with the appropriate official government or consular service. Travel insurance is excluded; consider suitable cancellation, medical and baggage cover.
Help during your tour
Keep our telephone and WhatsApp details with you. Tell your driver and our local team promptly if a problem arises or your travel plans change, so we can review the arrangements with you.
Personalize the route, stays & guide language
Add a night, choose a different riad or slow down the city visits. Tell us your interests and preferred pace so we can explain the options and any price difference.
Local guides can be requested in English, Italian, French or Spanish, subject to availability. We agree language requirements before confirmation.
For a shorter journey focused on the Sahara, browse our Morocco desert tours.
For currency, clothing and connectivity, read our Morocco travel preparation advice.
07 / Frequently asked questions
Questions about this tour
Is this five-day desert tour from Agadir private?
Yes. The vehicle and itinerary are arranged for your own party, including the private 4×4 excursion around Merzouga. Hotels, riads and the desert camp may host other guests. Your driver handles road transport. Your written quotation identifies the visits with an included local sightseeing guide.
Can the tour finish in either Marrakech or Agadir?
Yes. Choose your finish city before booking so we can confirm the route and quote. After Ait Ben Haddou on day 5, the Marrakech option crosses the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka. The Agadir option travels through Taznakht and Taroudant and does not pass through Marrakech.
What is included in the Merzouga desert exploration day?
Day 3 is a private 4×4 excursion around Erg Chebbi, with Khamlia, desert viewpoints and fossil landscapes. A local family visit is arranged only with the hosts’ agreement. The circuit depends on track conditions, and there is time to relax at your riad afterwards. Quad biking is optional and extra.
Where do we spend the four nights?
Night 1 is in Ouarzazate, night 2 at a Sahara camp near Merzouga, night 3 at a riad in Merzouga, and night 4 in Dades Valley. Your proposal confirms the properties and room or tent categories. Accommodation in Marrakech or Agadir after day 5 is separate.
How long is the final journey to Marrakech or Agadir?
The Marrakech option is approximately 330–360 km and 6–7 hours of driving. The Agadir option is approximately 500–550 km and 8–9 hours of driving. Visits, meals and breaks are additional. Plan for an evening arrival in Marrakech or an evening to late-evening arrival in Agadir.
Do the driving estimates include visits and the camel ride?
No. They show approximate distance and time moving in the vehicle. Sightseeing, walks, meals, rest breaks, camel rides and camp transfers are extra. The 2–3 hours shown on day 3 refers to driving within the full-day desert excursion.
Can we take a vehicle instead of riding camels?
Yes. Tell us before booking if you prefer a vehicle alternative for camp access. We explain the arrangements and any price difference in your proposal, so you can still enjoy the dunes and desert overnight. Your quotation confirms the approximate camel-riding time, separately from preparation and any vehicle transfers.
Which meals and entrance fees are included?
Four dinners on days 1–4 and four breakfasts on days 2–5 are included. Breakfast before the day 1 pickup, lunches, drinks and dinner after the tour ends are separate. Paid monument admission is extra unless expressly included in your proposal.
What is the price of this five-day Agadir tour?
The price is on request and depends on your dates, party size, accommodation, room arrangements and finish city. Your written proposal confirms the total price, currency, included services and any supplements before booking.
Can we extend the tour or change the accommodation?
Yes. We can quote for upgraded stays, extra Sahara nights or additional time in Marrakech or Agadir. Tell us your preferred pace, accommodation style and travel dates so we can prepare a revised proposal, subject to availability.
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