3-Day Private Desert Tour from Agadir
Minimum Participants
1
Duration
3 Days
Tour from
Agadir
Overview
This private 3-day desert tour from Agadir is perfect for travelers who don’t want to leave Morocco without experiencing the magic of the Sahara. Whether you’re short on time or making a last-minute decision to head south, this journey delivers a true desert adventure in just three full days.
Travel through dramatic mountain landscapes, historic kasbahs, lush palm valleys, and remote desert tracks before reaching the wild dunes of Erg Chegaga, one of Morocco’s most spectacular desert areas. From cultural encounters to camel trekking and a night under the stars, this tour packs unforgettable moments into a short escape.
Highlights
- Experience the stunning landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains on your way to the desert.
- Visit Taliouine and discover the secrets of saffron production in a local cooperative.
- Explore historic kasbahs and traditional villages along the Draa Valley.
- Immerse yourself in desert culture at M’hamid El Ghizlane, meeting Berber and nomadic communities.
- Ride a camel across the golden dunes of Erg Chegaga and witness a breathtaking sunset in the Sahara.
- Spend a night in a desert camp under the stars, enjoying the peaceful silence of the desert.
- Travel along scenic desert tracks, past dry lakes and vast wilderness, and through the Anti-Atlas Mountains.
- Plenty of opportunities for photography and capturing unforgettable landscapes.
- A compact yet complete Sahara adventure in just three days, ideal for travelers short on time.
Itinerary
3-Day Private Desert Tour from Agadir
Day 1: Agadir – Taliouine – Draa Valley – Zagora
Your private desert adventure begins with pickup from your accommodation in Agadir. Head southeast through changing landscapes toward Taliouine, where you’ll have time to visit a local saffron cooperative and learn about this prized spice.
Continue onward to Agdez for a lunch stop before visiting one of the oldest kasbahs in the region. From here, the scenery shifts dramatically as you enter the Draa Valley, famous for its endless palm groves and traditional villages.
Arrive in Zagora by late afternoon. Enjoy a relaxed evening, dinner, and overnight stay, preparing for the deeper desert journey ahead.
Day 2: Zagora – M’hamid – Erg Chegaga
After breakfast, set off toward the edge of the Sahara. Along the way, visit a traditional Quranic library before reaching M’hamid El Ghizlane, where desert life truly begins. Here, you’ll encounter Berber and nomadic communities and gain insight into their daily life among camels and goats.
Following lunch, leave the paved road behind and venture into the vast wilderness leading to the towering dunes of Erg Chegaga. In the afternoon, mount your camel and ride across golden sands as the sun begins to set.
Spend the night in a desert camp, enjoying dinner under the stars and the peaceful silence of the Sahara.
Day 3: Erg Chegaga – Foum Zguid – Anti-Atlas – Agadir
Wake up to a serene desert sunrise and enjoy breakfast at the camp before beginning the return journey. Travel along historic desert tracks once used by rally routes, passing dry lake beds and striking desert scenery.
Stop for lunch in a traditional village before continuing through the Anti-Atlas Mountains, with plenty of photo stops along the way. Pass through Taroudant before reaching Agadir in the afternoon.
Transfer to your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable 3-day private desert tour from Agadir.
Included
Private or small-group transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
Professional, licensed driver and/or local guide (according to the tour)
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, riad, or agreed meeting point
Accommodation (hotels, riads, desert camps) as specified in the itinerary
Breakfasts & Dinners (depends on the type of accommodation you choose)
Activities and experiences stated in the itinerary (quad biking, camel trekking, excursions, etc.)
All fuel, road tolls, and parking fees
Local assistance and 24/7 customer support during your tour
Excluded
International or domestic flights
Travel insurance and personal expenses
Drinks and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees to monuments and attractions (unless stated otherwise)
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and staff (optional but appreciated)
Optional activities not listed in the tour program