4 Day Morocco Desert Tour From Agadir
€ 230
Overview of 4 days desert tour from Agadir:
Discover Morocco’s highlights with this fast-paced 4-day trip beginning in Marrakesh and ending in Fes. Visit Switzerland of Morocco. Travel along old caravan routes in the desert and spend the night camping among Saharan dunes and listening to traditional Berber music. Discover old fortified kasbahs and hidden oases before climbing over the Atlas mountains into the historical city of Fes.
- Duration: 4 Days/3 Night
- Start: Agadir
- End: Fes
- Type: Private
- Style: Active & Explorer
Highlights of 4-day desert trip from Agadir:
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains
- Visit the dramatic Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- Know the Hollywood of Africa and shotted Movies.
- Ride a camel over the dunes of the Sahara and try desert camp
- Explore sand dunes, oases, hidden valleys, and old kasbahs in the desert
- Discover souks, tanneries, and artisan workshops in medieval Fes
Is this Agadir to Fes desert tour right for you?
This private all-inclusive 4-day Morocco desert tour from Agadir is suited to travelers who are running out of time and determined not to leave Morocco without experiencing the Sahara desert or who decide at the last minute to incorporate a stay in a desert camp. As a desert country, Morocco can have extreme weather. Please consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability for that season. Prefer to the section of Essential Travel Info for more details. As this Moroccan trip covers quite a lot of ground there are some long drives. These are excellent opportunities to get to know your fellow travelers, catch up on some reading, or simply appreciate the scenery.
Why you’ll like this desert voyage!
This Sahara desert trip Agadir to Fes lets you experience and enjoy the Berber culture, spend unforgettable night in the desert and trek the ancient kasbahs in the south. Travel with a local knowledge leader who will share the magic and the real of Morocco with you. Relive a medieval past in bustling Fes. While many tourists get lost in the labyrinthine streets of the medina, you’ll have a local guide to show you the way. Take a gentle walk in Ifrane city (the Switzerland of Morocco). Witness the Barbary Apes in the Cedar Forest on the Mid Atlas Mountains. Hop on your camel toward your luxury camp, count the shiny stars and join a traditional local band after dinner to have some fun with their music dancing around an open fire.
Brief itinerary of desert adventure:
Day | Highlights | Overnight |
Day 1 | Explore Taroudant, Trek in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah & Spend the night in Ouarzazate | Ouarzazate |
Day 2 | Travel through the Rose Valley and thousand Kasbahs & Sahara Desert | Merzouga |
Day 3 | Adventures around Merzouga area & Camel ride | Merzouga |
Day 4 | Ziz Valley & Atlas Mountains, Drop off in Fes |
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Detailed itinerary 4 day desert trip:
Day 01: Agadir - Taroudant - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate
After breakfast, we drive on the edge of the Western High Atlas Mountains through traditional Berber villages toward Taroudant known as ‶Little Marrakech″. Here, you’ll visit the ancient medina and local market.
Driving further east, you pass by Taliouine known locally as the ‶Capital of Saffron″. This town is famous for its saffron plantation fields and is the only part that produces saffron in Morocco. You may have lunch in this town prior to head to the next destination.
Then we continue until the Aït-Ben-Haddou village, a place built ten centuries ago, surrounded by an outstanding nature of palmer’s, mountains, and rivers. An incredible spot, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. In the afternoon, we arrive at Ouarzazate, also known as the gate of the Sahara and the Hollywood of Africa. This city is known for its architecture and is widely noted for its Amazign (or Berber) customs.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank ( Standard)
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Taroudant – Medina walking tour
- Ait Ben Haddou – Kasbah walking tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Ouarzazate – Atlas Studio & museum visit – MAD80
MEALS INCLUDED
- Dinner
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 5h 20 minutes
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 356 km
Entrance fees to the monuments are not included. However, it’s simply possible to be included just let us know please while you are confirming your trip with one of our experts.
Day 02: Ouarzazate - Kalaat M'gouna - Todra Gorge - Erfoud - Merzouga
There are few places on Earth like the incredible landscapes of the Sahara Desert. Today, Leave the Hollywood of Africa behind and travel through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, many in disrepair as they’re constructed of pisé mud (rammed earth). As you head toward Boumalne Dades, you will pass many small towns where you can see traditional farming methods in use. Be on the lookout for nomads tending to their animals as you make your way through fragrant Kalaat M’gouna, the “Valley of the Roses”. purchase the rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is over.
Lunch in Tinghir and explore its Dades Gorges, a 984 feet (300 m) deep ravine, cut by the Todra River. After passing by the famous Todra Gorge, a series of limestone river canyons carved by the rivers, we will arrive in the Sahara, switch gears, and transfer to your personal camel to begin your trek over the sands and to your featured stay camp. Hike to the top of a nearby dune to watch the setting sun before enjoying a warm meal by the fire.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast & Dinner
MEALS NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Kalaat M’gouna – Female’s cooperative of rose water
- Tinghir – Todra Gorge walking tour
- Sahara Desert – Camel trekking
- Sahara Desert – Sandboarding
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Sahara Desert – ATVing, buggy
- Sahara Desert – Horseback riding
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 5 hours
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 367 km
The camel rides are really romantic activities to explore and enjoy the Sahara desert. But if you’d prefer, it’s simply possible to do another activity instead with a few extra fees or to be driven to and from the camp. Please let us know.
Day 03: Exploring Merzouga area
Good morning! Today, We definitely recommend you wake up early to enjoy the sun coming out of nowhere on a high sand dune nearby. After breakfast. Optionally, you will trek back to the village of Merzouga. Set off on an adventure on an off-roading vehicle to explore one of the most impressive places in Merzouga’s village.
Stop in Khamliya, a small village on the edge of the orange-colored Erg-Chebbi sand dunes. Known for the Gnaoua people. Originally slaves were brought from Sudan. They are known for their distinctive style of dancing and music. For lunch at the local restaurant nearby. We will get to see how the local speciality dish of pizza berber is made.
Then, we will cross the sand dunes to the nomadic Berber families. Where many families still practice their lifestyle in the wildlife under goat fur tents. Feel free to join them in order to know more about their culture, you’ll be amazed by their hospitality. In the afternoon, we will visit Merzouga Lake or Lac Dayet Srji as it attracts not only visitors but also a wide variety of birds such as flamingos, ducks, and doves. Afterward, we will take you to your hotel in Merzouga. Typical dinner followed by live Berber music.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast & Dinner
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Sahara Desert – Camel trekking
- Sahara Desert – Sandboarding
- Sahara desert – Exploring Merzouga area
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Sahara desert – ATVing & buggy
- Sahara desert – Horseback riding
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today your Sahara desert sightseeing tour includes Desert nomads and Gnaoua families, and there are no entrance fees to join those people, but it’s required to leave a donation after. Ask your leader for more information or check our essential travel information.
Day 04: Merzouga - Ziz Valley - Midelt - Cedar Forest - Ifrane - Fes
Say goodbye to the Sahara desert and travel toward Fes city. Wake up early for the last walk on the sand dunes to admire the sunrise. Meet your driver then enjoy a comfortable private transfer from Merzouga to your accommodation in Fes Medina. which takes about seven and a half hours. Along the way, your driver will stop in Ziz Valley, Cedar Forest, and Ifrane City. It’s possible to ask your driver to make a stop wherever you want.
Stop in Ziz Valley, known for its hidden oases and palm tree clusters. Along the road, you will see many fortified houses known as ksars—built to protect precious wares, including gold, salt, and spices. Continue toward Midelt for lunch, crossing the High Atlas Mountains.
Afterward, Continued our journey toward Fes City. Along the way, stop in Cedar Forest to enjoy sightings of the local Barbary Macaque monkeys before stopping for a short walk in the National Park of Irane. Arrive Fes in the late afternoon and drop you off at your preferred location.
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Rissani – Traditional market walking tour
- Ifrane – National park walking tour
- Atlas Mountains – Cedar Forest walking tour
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 8 hours. 50 minutes
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 557 km
Inclusive & Exclusive
- Inclusive
- Private A/C SUV vehicle or minivan & fuel
- An English speaking guide during the trip
- A well-experienced driver during the trip
- Pick up & drop off everyday
- Accommodation in Ouarzazate with dinner & breakfast
- Overnight in Sahara desert camp with dinner & breakfast
- Accommodation in Merzouga with dinner & breakfast
- Camel trek(one camel each)
- 4WD off-roading excursion in the desert
- Sand-Boarding in the desert
- Fuel & Gasoline
- Exclusive
- Personal purchase & souvenirs
- Lunches and drinks
- Optional activities
- Tips & Gratuities
Accommodations
We select the best accommodations carefully to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Hospitality and everything makes you feel like home.
| Standard 3 star | Mid-range 4 star | Splurge 5 star |
Ouarzazate | |||
Merzouga | |||
Merzouga | Hotel Taddart |
* April and December are peak travel times! Make sure you book in advance to get preferred accommodations.
Price & Booking
| 1 person | 2 person | 4 person | 8 person | 10 – 16 person |
First option | $ 970 | $ 695 | $ 410 | $ 300 | $ 250 |
Second option | $ 1140 | $ 860 | $ 595 | $ 480 | $ 320 |
Third option | $ 1750 | $ 1200 | $ 920 | $ 680 | $ 450 |
The prices of our tours depend on the packages you select(Splurge, Mid-range, or Don’t break the bank accommodations), the number of travelers on your journey, and the season of your travel.
* All prices are in Euro, US Dollars, Pounds, or Moroccan Dirhams, per person. There is additional 10% fee for tours including the dates between Dec.20 – Jan.5(Peak Season). For single rooms, a single supplement fee will be applied.
For the bookings of our tours, we kindly request a small deposit of 20% of the total price to be sent to our bank account, PayPal or Wise account. The balance is to be paid to your driver/guide at the meeting.
- During your stay in Sahara Desert (desert camp) your luggage will be transferred directly and safely to your camp.
- Children under 5 years old are free of charge. 6 – 8 (- 70 %). 10 years old is considered as an adult.
Trip preparation
Know Before You Go
Although most of the planning and preparation is taken care of for you, there are still a few things you should know and some details you should take care of to ensure your comfort, safety and peace of mind. Please review the following information before your departure to ensure that any surprises along the way will only be pleasant ones.
During the booking process please let us know if you have any food restrictions or allergies.
Since lunches are not included, your guide will suggest restaurants where the food is tasty and fresh in order not to get sick. However, if you have a particular restaurant in mind. Inform your guide to accommodate your choices. On the other hand, based on his experiences, he will be glad to assist you whether their service and meals are marvelous.
Alternatively, your driver will make frequent stops along the way, especially in breathtaking places. This tour is flexible, if you recognize a worthy place to stop in, feel free to ask your gently driver.
Respect tour departures times to avoid delay and loss of sightseeing opportunities. If necessary, let your guide and driver know.
For the benefit of all tour participants, we ask tour members to be considerate of their fellow travelers in the following ways:
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or “drone” technology has quickly become affordable and is increasingly popular with recreational users. While some countries have clear, established drone laws, others do not, or existing regulations are undergoing review and change. Travelers who wish to bring a drone on their trip are responsible to research and abide by the laws and regulations, as well as to check with their airline(s) regarding their rules for transporting drones. Please note that tours are unable to extend the length of scheduled visits and stops to accommodate use of drones. If you’re coming with your drone, let us know in advance to schedule the time for it.
- Ramadan may make your trip excruciating, due to most of the restaurants and shops would be closed. And alcohol beverages will not be served in restaurants and hard to find.
- Our guides are fluent in languages, and they are happy to share all what they have known so far, if you’d like skip or add an activity to your daily itinerary feel free to ask your guide.
Reviews
FAQ
Yes! Absolutely, this 4 day Agadir to Fes desert tour is available every day, except summer the temperature can reach 40 degrees Celsius – 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
The early bird catches the warm! As soon as you know your exact dates of your desert trip, contact us.
It depends on the period you’d like to experience Sahara Desert. The tents are well-equipped (enough blankets, hot water, and extra pillows).
- Summer: (end of June – Augusts) light and soft clothes, such as scarf, skirts, slippers, skin protection, sunglasses.
- Winter: (October – end of March) warm clothes, sneakers, extra jacket or coat.
The best time to do this 4-day Morocco desert tour is all seasons of the year except summer. You might feel overwhelmed by sandstorms and high temperatures.
The best way to experience Sahara desert is by camel ride. To enjoy this ancient transport, put comfortable clothes on, loose pants, sneakers and a small bag where you can put some stuff in, like a bottle of water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a camera if you have any.
So many Sahara desert adventures get confused between Sahara Desert of Erg Chigaga and Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi. Both of them would take your breath away! But here is one thing to keep in mind, if you’re looking for a typical lifestyle and would like to stay away from touristy places, then Sahara Desert of Erg Chigaga means you. On the other hand, Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga attracts tons of visitors all over the world, due to its high clean oragned-sand dunes and luxury camps.
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