Agadir – Deserto – Marrakech

Overview

A 3-day journey from Agadir through the Anti-Atlas Mountains, the Drâa valleys, Merzouga dunes and final arrival in Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou.

Highlights

• Agadir and Atlantic bay
• Tiznit Berber jewelers
• Drâa Valley
• Merzouga dunes
• Desert bivouac night
• Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO
• Tichka Pass
• Marrakech the red city

Itinerary

• Day 1 Agadir → Tiznit → Tafraout → Drâa Valley → Merzouga (500 km). 07:00 AM: departure from Agadir. 09:00-10:00 AM: Tiznit, city of Berber jewelers, medina with red walls. 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Tafraout, Berber village among pink rocks, Jean Vérame painted rocks. 12:00-01:00 PM: free lunch. 01:00-04:00 PM: crossing Anti-Atlas, Drâa Valley, 200 km palm grove. 04:00-07:00 PM: arrival Merzouga, Erg Chebbi dune sunset, Berber dinner, bivouac.
• Day 2 Merzouga – Desert day. 05:30 AM: optional dune dawn. 07:00-08:00 AM: complete Moroccan breakfast. 08:00-11:00 AM: 4x4 desert excursion, sandboarding, nomad village. 11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Khamlia, gnawa music (UNESCO). 01:00-05:00 PM: Rissani, Sijilmassa museum. 05:00-07:00 PM: dune sunset. Dinner and bivouac.
• Day 3 Merzouga → Ait Ben Haddou → Tichka Pass → Marrakech (560 km). 07:00 AM: departure. 07:00-10:00 AM: crossing desert toward Ouarzazate. 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Drâa Valley, red-earth kasbahs. 12:00-01:00 PM: free lunch Ouarzazate. 01:00-03:00 PM: Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO 1987), Gladiator, Game of Thrones set. 03:00-05:00 PM: Tichka Pass (2260m). 05:00-07:00 PM: arrival Marrakech. End of tour.

What's Included

• Air-conditioned 4x4 transport
• Experienced driver
• 2 nights (desert bivouac + Marrakech riad)
• Desert dinner and breakfast