3 Days desert trip from Agadir to Marrakech

3 Days desert trip from Agadir to Marrakech, is one of the desert tours that tourists who have limited vacation time choose is the three-day journey over the Sahara desert from Agadir to Marrakech. The south-east of Morocco can be explored in these three days for a wonderful journey through the high Atlas Mountains, the historic Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, the Todra valley & gorges, and without a doubt we won’t miss the magical land of Sahara desert sea dunes, the palm grove of Draa Valley, the views of Anti-Atlas Mountains, and end in Marrakech.

Tour highlights

• High Atlas Mountains.
• Visit Taroudant.
• Visit through the palm-tree-lined Draa Valley.
• Dades Valley and Rose Valley.
• Night in Desert Camp Merzouga.
• Camel trekking in Merzouga Desert.

Tour itinerary:

Day 1: Agadir – Taroudant – Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate.

Around 8:00 am, after breakfast in your lodging, we will embark for the 3 days desert trip from Agadir to Marrakech. En route to Ouarzazate, through Taroudant, we will stop for a brief visit to the city’s medieval walls and souks.then take in Atlas Mountain scenery. We will arrive in the historic Kasbah Ait-Benhaddou at the High Atlas’ edge. This fortified walled city, which was once a bustling trade town during the 17th century, was constructed directly on the caravan route between Marrakech and the Sahara. There are six Kasbahs and a few houses inside the tall mud walls. Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia are two movies in which Ait Benhaddou has appeared. Later, enjoy some free time to explore this magnificent Kasbah.

Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia are two movies in which Ait Benhaddou has appeared. Free afternoon to explore this magnificent Kasbah; afterwards, we go to Ouarzazate to see Atlas Studios; then, we check into our hotel or riad and unwind; supper and overnight will be spent there.

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Rose valley – Dades valley – Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Overnight in Desert Camp – Erg-Chebbi Sand Dunes Merzouga.

The “gateway to the desert” known as Ouarzazate will be our starting point for our trip to Merzouga desert after breakfast. We shall halt so that you may see the exquisite architecture of the Kasbah Taourirte in Ouarzazate. After that, we’ll go via Rose Valley, Dades Valley, and Kasbah along the Road of Thousands. We will savor the breathtaking vistas of the Todra Valley, which is dotted with palm trees and Berber communities. Later, we reach Todra Gorge, a cool and unspoiled location with towering orange cliffs. Todra Gorge’s gorges are approximately 1,000 feet deep. Additionally, it’s a popular location for climbers, where we’ll spend some time exploring this amazing site.

Afternoon: Tinjdad, Melaab, and Erfoud are just a few of the numerous Berber communities we pass through as we make our approach to the Sahara Desert. On the journey, you will have time for lunch. You will ride a camel for approximately one and a half minutes through the stunning, distinctive orange-colored sand dunes to the desert camp once we reach the enchanted country of Erg-Chebbi sand dunes. Enjoying the gorgeous sunset from the center of the dunes is a beautiful experience that will nourish your spirit. You may play on the sand dunes while listening to music during dinner and sleep at the camp. There are a ton of stars in the sky.

Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Alinf – Draa Velley – Agdez – Anti-Atlas – Ouarzazate – High Atlas – Marrakech.

We advise you to get up early on the final day of our three-day desert tour from Agadir to Marrakech so you can see the lovely dawn. Take the camel ride back to Merzouga town after breakfast and taking a shower. Starting from Rissani (Tafilalt), Alinf, Tazarine, and N’kob, we will return to Marrakech. We’ll journey through the breathtaking Draa Valley, which is bordered by historic Kasbahs, Berber settlements, and palm trees.
Through the village of Agdez and the Anti-Atlas Mountains (1660 m), our excursion continues to Marrakech. Before continuing through the high Atlas Mountains to Marrakech, we will stop for lunch in Ouarzazate. In the evening, we will arrive in Marrakech, drop you off at your accommodation, and wrap up our tour of 3 days desert trip from Agadir to Marrakech.