Private 7-Day Tour · Agadir Round Trip
7 Days Tour from Agadir: Marrakech & the Sahara
A complete Morocco loop from Agadir — the Atlantic charm of Essaouira, the souks and palaces of Marrakech, the kasbahs and gorges of the south and two nights in the golden dunes of Merzouga, before returning to the coast.
- Duration7 days / 6 nights
- Start & endAgadir
- Desert2 nights in Erg Chebbi
- CitiesEssaouira & Marrakech
- LevelEasy, all ages
- Tour type100% private
Tour overview
The coast, the Red City & the Sahara
If you’re staying in Agadir and want to see the real Morocco, this private seven-day loop brings together its three great landscapes. You begin along the Atlantic to Essaouira, the breezy blue-and-white port town, then cross the plains to Marrakech for a guided day among its palaces, gardens and souks.
From Marrakech the road climbs over the High Atlas on the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate, through the Valley of Roses to the Dades and Todra gorges, and on to Merzouga, where you spend two nights among the dunes of Erg Chebbi — with camel treks, a 4x4 desert day, nomad families and Gnawa music.
The return leg crosses Alnif, N’Kob and the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate, then heads back to the coast through Taznakht and Taroudant. Accommodation, pace and activities can all be tailored to your budget, from charming riads to luxury desert camps.
Tour highlights
Seven days, three Moroccos
Essaouira
Ramparts, blue boats and Atlantic breezes.
Guided Marrakech
Palaces, gardens, souks and Jemaa el-Fna.
Tizi n’Tichka pass
Cross the High Atlas at 2,260 m.
Aït Benhaddou
The UNESCO ksar seen in countless films.
Dades & Todra gorges
Winding canyons and 300-metre cliffs.
Two Sahara nights
Camel treks and camp under the stars.
Desert day by 4x4
Oases, nomads and Gnawa music in Khamlia.
The Draa Valley
Palm groves and kasbahs on the way back.
Day-by-day itinerary
Your seven days, day by day
Agadir to Essaouira along the AtlanticAgadir → Taghazout → Sidi Kaouki → Essaouira
Your private driver collects you from your hotel or riad in Agadir in the morning. Follow the coastal road north past the surf villages around Taghazout and through argan country, where goats are often seen climbing the trees, with a stop at the wild beach of Sidi Kaouki for lunch.
Arrive in Essaouira in the afternoon, a relaxed, UNESCO-listed port town of whitewashed houses, blue fishing boats and sea ramparts. Spend the rest of the day exploring the medina, the harbour and the Skala before dinner.
- Drive approx. 3 h with stops
- Overnight Riad, Essaouira
- Meals Dinner
Essaouira to Marrakech & Guided City TourEssaouira → Marrakech
After breakfast, drive about three hours inland to Marrakech. Meet your licensed local guide for a tour of the Red City: the old medina, the Bahia Palace with its painted ceilings, the Saadian Tombs and the cool blue gardens of Jardin Majorelle.
In the late afternoon, wander through the souks and finish on Jemaa el-Fna square as the storytellers, musicians and food stalls come to life, before returning to your riad.
- Drive approx. 3 h
- Guide Licensed city guide
- Overnight Riad, Marrakech
- Meals Breakfast & dinner
Over the Atlas to Aït Benhaddou & the Dades GorgesMarrakech → Tizi n’Tichka → Aït Benhaddou → Ouarzazate → Dades
Cross the High Atlas on the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m), passing Berber villages clinging to the slopes. Explore Aït Benhaddou, the UNESCO-listed ksar famous from films such as Gladiator, then continue to Ouarzazate for the Kasbah of Taourirt and, if you wish, the film studios.
Follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through Skoura and the Valley of Roses to the Dades Gorges, passing Berber communities along the way. Dinner and overnight at a riad in the valley.
- Drive approx. 7 h with stops
- Overnight Riad, Dades
- Meals Breakfast & dinner
Todra Gorge & Camel Trek into the SaharaDades → Boumalne → Tinghir → Todra Gorge → Merzouga
Explore the village of Boumalne Dades and the winding gorge road, then drive to Tinghir and walk through the Todra Gorge between towering cliffs, especially beautiful in the warm light.
Continue across the desert plains via Erfoud and Rissani to Merzouga. At the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes, mount your camel and ride into the Sahara for sunset, arriving at your desert camp for dinner, Berber drums and a night under the stars.
- Drive approx. 5 h
- Camel trek approx. 1.5 h
- Overnight Desert camp, Erg Chebbi
- Meals Breakfast & dinner
A Full Day in the Merzouga DesertErg Chebbi → Khamlia → Rissani → Erg Chebbi
Wake before dawn to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then enjoy breakfast at camp. Set out on a 4x4 desert tour: a desert oasis, nomad families who share their way of life over tea, and the village of Khamlia, where Gnawa musicians play their hypnotic rhythms.
Return to camp for an afternoon of rest or sandboarding, then watch the sun set over Erg Chebbi before a second evening of dinner, music and stargazing in the desert.
- Activities 4x4 tour, Khamlia, sandboarding
- Overnight Desert camp, Erg Chebbi
- Meals Breakfast & dinner
Merzouga to Ouarzazate via the Draa ValleyMerzouga → Alnif → Tazzarine → N’Kob → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate
Leave the desert and head west through Alnif, known for its fossils, and the wide plains of Tazzarine to the kasbah village of N’Kob beneath Jebel Saghro.
Follow the palm groves of the Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest river, to Agdz and over the Tizi n’Tinififft pass to Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight.
- Drive approx. 6.5 h with stops
- Overnight Riad or hotel, Ouarzazate
- Meals Breakfast & dinner
Ouarzazate back to AgadirOuarzazate → Taznakht → Taliouine → Taroudant → Agadir
Drive south-west to Taznakht, famous for its hand-woven Berber carpets, with a visit to a carpet cooperative, then through Taliouine and its saffron fields.
Stop in Taroudant to walk along its ochre ramparts and through the lively market before continuing to Agadir, arriving in the afternoon at your hotel.
- Drive approx. 5.5 h with stops
- End Drop-off in Agadir
- Meals Breakfast
Photo gallery
What you’ll see along the way
What’s included
Everything taken care of
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Agadir
- Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with English-speaking driver, fuel and tolls
- 6 nights’ accommodation: riads or hotels in Essaouira, Marrakech, Dades and Ouarzazate, plus 2 nights in a desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner every day (6 breakfasts and 6 dinners)
- Licensed local guide for the Marrakech city tour
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi (one camel per person) and a 4x4 desert tour on day 5
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Monument, kasbah and film-studio entrance fees
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Optional activities: quad biking, surf lessons, hammam
- Tips for guides, drivers and camp staff
Good to know
Questions about this tour
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Can this tour end in Marrakech instead of Agadir?
Yes. From Ouarzazate it is a short drive over the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Marrakech, so we can finish there on day seven. We can also reverse the loop and visit the desert first.
How long are the driving days?
Most days involve 3 to 7 hours of driving with plenty of stops for photos, walks and visits. The longest day is Marrakech to the Dades Gorges, broken up by Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate.
What is the desert camp like?
You stay two nights in a camp among the dunes of Erg Chebbi, in a private tent with proper beds and bedding, with dinner served at the camp. Luxury tents with private bathrooms are available as an upgrade.
Can I choose my accommodation level?
Absolutely. The tour can be arranged with charming riads and standard camps, or upgraded to boutique hotels and luxury desert camps — just tell us your budget when you enquire.
Is this tour suitable for families and older travellers?
Yes. The tour is private, so the pace is set around you, with as many stops as you need. The camel ride is short and gentle, and a 4x4 transfer to camp can be arranged instead.
What is the best time of year for this tour?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are ideal. Winter is mild on the coast and sunny in the desert, with cold nights; summer suits the coast but the Sahara is very hot in the middle of the day.
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- Tour7 Days Tour from Agadir, Morocco
- DepartureAny day, from Agadir
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