Escape the beaches of Agadir and journey into Morocco’s breathtaking desert landscapes on this 4-day expedition to Merzouga. This carefully crafted tour takes you through dramatic mountain passes, lush oases, and golden Sahara dunes, offering the perfect blend of adventure, culture, and natural beauty.
7:00 AM: Depart Agadir, drive through the Anti-Atlas Mountains
Stop in Taliouine: Visit a saffron cooperative (Morocco’s saffron capital)
Lunch in Tazenakht: Famous for Berber carpets
Afternoon: Arrive in Ouarzazate, visit Taourirt Kasbah
Evening: Continue to Skoura Palm Oasis
Overnight: Traditional guesthouse in Skoura
Morning: Explore Amridil Kasbah in Skoura
Drive through Dades Valley: See “Monkey Fingers” rock formations
Lunch in Boumalne Dades
Afternoon: Visit spectacular Todra Gorge (300m cliffs)
Evening: Arrive in Merzouga, camel trek at sunset
Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi dunes
Sonnenaufgang over the dunes (optional sandboarding)
Breakfast at camp, visit Khamlia village (Gnawa music)
Stop in Rissani: Traditional market and mausoleum
Lunch in Alnif
Afternoon: Scenic drive through fossil-rich desert landscapes
Overnight: Guesthouse in Tazarine (authentic Berber village)
Morning: Drive through Draa Valley’s palm oases
Stop in Agdz: Visit ancient kasbahs
Lunch in Ouarzazate
Afternoon: Cross High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka pass
Evening: Return to Agadir (~7-8 PM)