Experience the highlights of southern Morocco on this private 7-day desert tour from Agadir to Merzouga via Marrakech. Travel through Taroudant, Ouarzazate and the Draa Valley before reaching the golden Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga. Along the way, discover palm-filled valleys, traditional villages, dramatic mountain scenery and the historic ksar of Ait Ben Haddou.
Enjoy a sunset camel trek across the dunes, spend a memorable night in a Sahara desert camp and explore the landscapes surrounding Merzouga. The journey then continues through Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley and Marrakech before visiting Essaouira and returning to Agadir. With private transport, flexible stops and an experienced driver, this tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience the Sahara, Morocco’s historic landmarks and the Atlantic coast in one complete journey.
Travel through the Draa Valley, Merzouga, Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech and Essaouira on a private seven-day journey through southern Morocco.
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This private 7-day desert tour from Agadir to Merzouga via Marrakech combines the landscapes of southern Morocco, the Sahara Desert, historic kasbahs, imperial-city culture and the Atlantic coast in one complete journey.
Travel from Agadir through Taroudant, Ouarzazate and the palm-filled Draa Valley before reaching Merzouga and the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. In the Sahara, explore the desert surroundings, enjoy a sunset camel trek and spend a memorable night in a desert camp under the stars.
The journey continues through Rissani, Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley before visiting the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou. You will then cross the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech, where you can discover the city’s historic landmarks and lively medina.
On the final part of the tour, travel from Marrakech to the coastal city of Essaouira before returning to Agadir. Throughout the journey, you will travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver and flexible stops for photographs, meals and sightseeing.
Prices vary depending on group size, travel dates, season, and accommodation category. This is a private tour, and the per-person price decreases as more travelers share the vehicle.
The price includes private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, an experienced driver, pickup and drop-off in Agadir, six nights of accommodation, daily breakfasts, selected dinners, a Merzouga desert excursion, a sunset camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, and one night in a Sahara desert camp.
Lunches, drinks, entrance fees, tips, optional local guides, quad biking, buggy tours, luxury accommodation upgrades, private 4×4 transfers, and other optional activities are not included unless confirmed in your quotation.
Prices are indicative and may change during peak travel periods, public holidays and special events. Contact us with your travel dates, group size and accommodation preferences to receive an exact quotation.
Your private 7-day desert tour begins with morning pickup from your hotel, riad, Agadir Airport or another agreed location. After meeting your driver, travel east through the landscapes of southern Morocco toward Taroudant.
Stop in Taroudant to see its historic city walls and enjoy time for a short walk, coffee or photographs. The journey then continues through the Anti-Atlas Mountains toward Taliouine, a town known for saffron cultivation. Depending on the schedule, you can stop here for lunch or a short break.
In the afternoon, continue through changing mountain and desert scenery before arriving in Ouarzazate, often called the gateway to the Sahara. After check-in, you will have time to relax at your hotel or riad.
Accommodation: Hotel or riad in Ouarzazate
Meals: Dinner and breakfast
After breakfast, leave Ouarzazate and travel through the Anti-Atlas Mountains toward Agdez, the gateway to the Draa Valley. Stop at a panoramic viewpoint to admire the palm groves, traditional villages and kasbahs that stretch along the valley.
Continue through the Draa Valley toward Nkob, where you can stop for lunch and enjoy the peaceful landscapes of southern Morocco. In the afternoon, travel through Alnif and the desert plains before reaching Rissani, an important historic town near Merzouga.
From Rissani, continue to Merzouga, where the golden Erg Chebbi dunes rise above the desert landscape. After arrival, check in at your hotel or riad and enjoy the evening near the dunes.
Accommodation: Hotel or riad in Merzouga
Meals: Dinner and breakfast
After breakfast, begin a private excursion around the Merzouga desert and the Erg Chebbi dunes. Travel by 4×4 through the surrounding desert landscapes, with stops at panoramic viewpoints, small settlements and areas where nomadic families live.
Continue to Khamlia, a village known for its Gnawa music and local traditions. You may enjoy a short musical performance and learn more about the community before stopping for lunch, with the option to try traditional Berber pizza.
Later in the afternoon, return to Merzouga and prepare for a sunset camel trek across the golden dunes. Ride through the Erg Chebbi landscape as the colors change, then arrive at your Sahara desert camp.
After settling into your private tent, enjoy dinner and traditional music around the campfire beneath the desert sky.
Accommodation: Sahara desert camp near the Erg Chebbi dunes
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes, then enjoy breakfast at the desert camp. Afterward, return to Merzouga by camel or 4×4 and meet your driver.
The journey continues to Rissani, where you can visit the traditional market when it is open and learn about this historic trading town. Travel onward through Erfoud, known for its dates and fossil workshops, before continuing toward Tinghir.
Stop at Todra Gorge, where towering limestone cliffs rise on both sides of the narrow canyon. You will have time for a short walk, photographs, and lunch in the area.
In the afternoon, continue through Tinghir and the changing landscapes of the Dades Valley. Along the way, admire palm groves, traditional villages, and dramatic rock formations before arriving at your hotel or riad.
Accommodation: Hotel or riad in the Dades Valley
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
After breakfast, leave the Dades Valley and travel through the Rose Valley toward Skoura and Ouarzazate. Along the way, enjoy views of palm groves, traditional villages and historic kasbahs.
Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed fortified village and one of Morocco’s most famous landmarks. You will have time to walk through the ksar, explore its narrow passages and enjoy lunch nearby. A local guide can be arranged for an additional charge.
In the afternoon, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Stop at panoramic viewpoints for photographs before descending toward Marrakech.
Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon or early evening and check in at your hotel or riad.
Accommodation: Hotel or riad in Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, meet your local guide and begin exploring the main historical and cultural landmarks of Marrakech. The visit may include the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the narrow streets of the old medina.
Continue through the traditional souks, where local artisans sell carpets, leather goods, spices, lanterns and handmade crafts. Depending on your interests and opening times, you may also visit Ben Youssef Madrasa or the Secret Garden.
After lunch, continue exploring the medina or return to your accommodation for some free time. In the evening, you can visit Jemaa el-Fna square and experience its food stalls, performers and lively atmosphere.
Accommodation: Hotel or riad in Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, leave Marrakech and travel west toward Essaouira. Along the way, pass through changing landscapes and areas known for argan trees, with the possibility of stopping for photographs or a short break.
Arrive in Essaouira and enjoy free time to explore its relaxed coastal atmosphere. Walk through the UNESCO-listed medina, visit the fishing port and Skala ramparts, or enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near the sea.
In the afternoon, continue south along the Atlantic coast toward Agadir. The route offers coastal scenery and several possible viewpoints, depending on the schedule.
Arrive in Agadir in the evening, where your private 7-day desert tour ends with drop-off at your hotel, riad, Agadir Airport, or another agreed-upon location.
Meals: Breakfast
Drop-off: Agadir accommodation, airport, or another agreed-upon location
The driving distances and times shown in this itinerary are approximate and do not include stops for lunch, sightseeing, photographs, coffee or optional activities. Travel times may also vary depending on traffic, road conditions, weather and the time spent at each destination.
Days 1, 2, 5 and 7 include the longest journeys, so early departures are recommended. Because this is a private tour, your driver can make reasonable stops for breaks and photographs while keeping the itinerary on schedule.
This private 7-day journey includes six nights of accommodation in carefully selected hotels, riads and a Sahara desert camp.
Stay in a comfortable hotel or riad in Ouarzazate after the journey from Agadir through Taroudant and Taliouine.
Suggested accommodation: Riad Tama & Spa, Dar Chamaa or a similar property
Meals: Dinner and breakfast
Stay in a hotel or riad near the Erg Chebbi dunes, giving you time to relax before the desert excursion and camel trek.
Suggested accommodation: Riad Merzouga Dunes, Dar Morocco or a similar property
Meals: Dinner and breakfast
Spend one night in a private tent at a desert camp near the Erg Chebbi dunes. Dinner, breakfast and traditional evening music are included.
Accommodation: Standard, upgraded or luxury desert camp
Meals: Dinner and breakfast
Stay in a hotel or riad surrounded by the landscapes of the Dades Valley.
Suggested accommodation: Ksar Sultan Dades, Riad Gabsi du Dades or a similar property
Meals: Dinner and breakfast
Spend two nights in a riad or hotel in Marrakech, with easy access to the medina and the city’s main attractions.
Suggested accommodation: Riad & Spa Bahia Salam or a similar property
Meals: Breakfast
The exact accommodation depends on availability, travel dates and the category selected. Standard, upgraded and luxury options can be arranged, including private bathrooms and higher-category desert tents.
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This 7-day Agadir desert tour is organized exclusively for your group. You will travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver, allowing you to enjoy the journey at a more comfortable pace.
Stops for photographs, panoramic viewpoints, coffee, and short breaks can be adjusted whenever the schedule allows. Pickup and drop-off can also be arranged from your hotel, riad, Agadir Airport, or another agreed-upon location.
The itinerary, accommodation category, and optional activities can be adapted before booking to better match your travel dates, group size, and preferences.
The best time for a 7-day desert tour from Agadir to Merzouga is generally from March to May and from September to November, when temperatures are usually comfortable for sightseeing, long drives, and desert activities.
Winter is also a good time to travel, although mornings and nights in Merzouga, the Dades Valley, and the High Atlas Mountains can be cold. Summer tours are possible, but daytime temperatures in the Sahara can be very high, so camel treks and other desert activities are usually planned for the early morning or late afternoon.
Essaouira and Agadir usually have milder coastal temperatures, making the final part of the journey comfortable during most of the year.
Pack for changing temperatures, long driving days, desert activities and time in both the mountains and coastal cities.
Your larger luggage can remain in the vehicle during the journey, but a small bag is more practical for the night in the desert camp.
To book this private 7-day desert tour from Agadir to Merzouga, send us your travel date, number of travelers, pickup location in Agadir and preferred accommodation category through the contact form.
Please mention any special requirements, including child seats, dietary needs, a private 4×4 transfer to the desert camp or optional activities such as quad biking and dune buggy rides.
After receiving your request, we will confirm availability and send you the final itinerary, accommodation details, and total price. Your reservation is confirmed after the required deposit has been received.
To secure your reservation, a deposit of €100–€200 is required. The exact amount will be clearly stated in your final quotation and depends on the total booking value and selected services.
The deposit can be paid securely through PayPal. The remaining balance is normally paid in cash directly to your driver at the beginning of the tour.
Card payment can also be arranged. A 5% processing fee applies to payments made by card.
Your booking is fully confirmed once the deposit has been received and written confirmation has been sent with the final itinerary, desert camp details and payment summary.
Free cancellation is available when you cancel more than 20 days before the tour date.
For cancellations made 10–20 days before departure, 50% of the deposit can be refunded.
Cancellations made fewer than 10 days before the tour are non-refundable.
Date changes may be possible depending on availability, and we will always try to remain flexible when travel plans change.
Looking for a shorter desert journey from Agadir? Explore these private Morocco tours:
Travel from Agadir through Ouarzazate and the Draa Valley to Merzouga, including a sunset camel trek and an overnight stay in a Sahara desert camp.
Enjoy a more comfortable journey to the Erg Chebbi dunes with extra time for scenic stops, Todra Gorge, and the Dades Valley.
Discover southern Morocco at a slower pace, with more time in Merzouga, traditional villages, valleys and kasbahs.
