From Agadir: 3-Day Sahara Desert trip to Erg Chigaga Dunes
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Day 1: Agadir to Zagora via Taroudant, Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, and Agdz Morning: Departure from Agadir: Start your journey early around 8:00 AM. Drive to Taroudant (1.5 hours): Head east from Agadir to Taroudant, known as "Little Marrakech" for its red walls and bustling souks.
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Duration 3 days
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Something special
Explore Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate, famous for their historical kasbahs
Itinerary
Approximate timings — based on the activity description
- 1
Drive to Taroudant (1.5 hours): Head east from Agadir to Taroudant, known as "Little Marrakech" for its red walls and bustling souks.
- 2
Take a short walk around the old medina
later we drive to Ait Benhaddou (2.5-3 hours): Continue your journey through the Anti-Atlas mountains.
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You'll arrive at Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its ancient kasbahs and as a filming location for movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
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Visit and Lunch at Ait Benhaddou later Drive to Ouarzazate (30 minutes): Continue to Ouarzazate, and explore the Taourirt Kasbah.
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Continue to Agdz (1 hour): Head towards Agdz, a small town in the Draa Valley, and take a break to enjoy the beautiful valley views.
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Arrive in Zagora (1 hour): End your day in Zagora.
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After breakfast, we take a nice walk through the Palm grove & oases, till we get to the Jewish quarter so we can visit the Kasbah of Amzerou.
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Later on, we drive to the 16th-century village called Tamegroute.
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You will visit the Koranic school & its library, the Underground Kasbah, and the green pottery makers.
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On the way, we will stop at the Oases.
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30min later, we will arrive at Erg Chigaga (largest sand dunes in the region) before the sunset Well!
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Here you have to trade your vehicle for Camels, so you would have 1 hour Camel trekking on the sand dunes during the sunset.
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Arrive at your Desert camp, Check in your private tent, and enjoy your special evening.
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Dinner and campfire with drum players and Berber music.
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After breakfast, we will head north-west direction to Foum-Zguid for 3hours on Off-road.
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We will stop at Iriqui Lake, a surprisingly dry water Lake in the middle of nowhere.
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The next stop is at the fossil beds, make a fossil hunt?
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We will drive along the mountain ridges of the Jebel Bani, and acacia tree groves.
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We drive 1 hour and we stop for lunch at Taznakht village.
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Optional; visit the women’s cooperative for the carpet weavers, as Taznakht has been known for.
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We drive through the Anti-Atlas, a UNESCO Argan-tree Bioreserve, and finally to Agadir
Approximate area — exact pickup point and stops are confirmed after booking.
Highlights
- Explore Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate, famous for their historical kasbahs
- Drive through the scenic Draa Valley and visit charming local villages.
- Experience the stunning Sahara dunes of Erg Chigaga.
- Enjoy a camel ride through the desert and watch the breathtaking sunset.
- Spend a magical night under the stars at a traditional desert camp.
Full description
Includes
- Private 4x4 + A/C + fuel
- English-speaking driver/guide.
- Airport or hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Guest House/ Riad / Hotel / Boutique Accommodation for 1 nights
- Sahara camel trekking in the desert ‘Camel each’.
- traditional nomad tent desert camp in Erg Chigaga for one night
- 2 Meal 2 Dinner and 2 breakfasts
Not included
- Drinks
- Tipping if the person who serving you deserves it.
- Lunches
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Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel for free?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time (Moroccan local time) for a full refund. Cancellations less than 24 hours before the start, and no-shows, are non-refundable.
How long does it last?
3 days
When is my booking confirmed?
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