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3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour, Erg Chebbi
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Desert and beach in one trip: first the classic desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, then three days on the Atlantic coast in Essaouira and Agadir. The tour ends in Agadir; a flight out of there, or a drive back to Marrakech, can be arranged on request. 10 days · 9 nights · from € 1.299 per person · Private tour.
This 10-day Marrakech to Agadir desert tour is a private Morocco desert tour from Marrakech to Agadir. The route runs from Marrakech through Aït Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, Merzouga / Erg Chebbi to Agadir. You travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver, only with your own group, you set the pace, and you stay in hand-picked riads and hotels along the way.
The best part is the desert itself. In Merzouga you swap the car for camels and take a camel ride in Erg Chebbi at sunset, then spend the night in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi with dinner and Berber music by the fire. Wake up early for the sunrise over the dunes — the quietest hour of the whole trip — and try sandboarding before the ride back to the village.
The best time to visit Merzouga is March to May and September to November, when the days are warm and the crowds are thinner. The tour runs all year. Prices start at € 1.299 per person, and the exact price is in the quote you get after your enquiry — it depends on your group size and the season.
1 / 5Port and city walls of Essaouira on the Atlantic
The Red City — Jemaa el-Fna square, the Koutoubia mosque and the souks of the medina.
The clay ksar on the old caravan road, a UNESCO site made famous by films — walk the alleys and climb to the top.
A valley of rose gardens and red rock, where the road winds between the cliffs and the kasbahs.
Walk between 300-metre rock walls in the narrowest part of the gorge — the most dramatic canyon in Morocco.
Ride camels into the dunes at sunset and sleep in a desert camp under the stars — the high sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, up to 150 m.
Morocco's longest valley: a line of palm groves and kasbahs between the desert and the Atlas.
You arrive in Marrakech and we pick you up at the airport or your hotel. The rest of the day is yours, and you sleep in a riad in the medina. Dinner is included, so you can settle in and take a first look around the lanes near the riad.
The Morocco desert tour starts early, with the drive over the Tizi n'Tichka pass in the High Atlas. The road climbs to 2,260 m, then drops down to Ait Ben Haddou, where you have time to walk through the old clay buildings. From there the route runs on through Ouarzazate into the Dades Valley, where you spend the night in a hotel or riad. Dinner is included.
The drive follows the Dades Valley to Todra Gorge, where the road runs between high rock walls and you can stretch your legs on a short walk. Then it is on to Merzouga, at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. In the late afternoon you swap the car for camels and ride into the dunes as the sun goes down. The night is in the desert camp, with dinner and music by the fire.
You wake up in the dunes and watch the sun rise over Erg Chebbi before breakfast in camp. Then the camels take you back to the village, and the drive continues through the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate. Palm groves line the road for much of the way. You spend the night in Ouarzazate, with dinner included.
The road back to Marrakech crosses the High Atlas again, over the Tizi n'Tichka pass. The drive takes most of the day, with stops on the way. You arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon and sleep in a riad in the medina. Dinner is included.
Today you leave the city behind and drive west to the Atlantic coast, to Essaouira. The road takes about two and a half to three hours. In the afternoon you can walk through the medina and down to the harbour, where the fishing boats come in. You spend the night in Essaouira, with dinner included.
A free day in Essaouira, with no driving and no fixed plan. You can spend it on the beach, wander the medina, or eat at one of the fish restaurants by the harbour. The night is again in Essaouira, with dinner included.
The drive to Agadir follows the coast south, with the Atlantic on your right for much of the way. Agadir is a modern beach town, a clear change from the medina of Essaouira. You arrive in the afternoon and spend the night in Agadir. Dinner is included.
A free day in Agadir, with no driving. The beach and the promenade are close by, and the souk is worth a walk in the afternoon. You spend the night in Agadir, with dinner included.
The tour ends in Agadir. After breakfast we take you to Agadir airport for your flight home. If you would rather go back to Marrakech, the drive can be arranged on request.
The from-price is per person for the tour as described. The exact price depends on your travel dates, group size and hotels — it falls as the group grows. Your quote after the enquiry is the price that counts.
Marrakech to Merzouga: about 560 km, 9–10 hours of driving, split over two days.
Night in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi: beds, blankets, dinner and music by the fire. A luxury camp is available on request.
Pack light for the camp: a small overnight bag, warm layers for the evening, sun protection and good walking shoes.
Your own vehicle and driver, only your group. No strangers, no fixed departure dates, no rushing.
Yes, the beach days can be extended. Tell us in the enquiry how many days you have in total.
Agadir has the long sandy beach; Essaouira has the old town and the harbour. This tour combines both.
Agadir is the standard finish. If you prefer, we drive you back to Marrakech on the last day.
March to May and September to November are the best months: warm days, cool desert nights and clear skies. The tour runs all year. In summer (June to August) the desert is very hot, over 45°C, so the camel ride and the camp stay are planned for the cooler hours.
Prices start at € 1.299 per person. The exact price depends on your group size and the season, and it is in the quote you get after your enquiry.
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“Our 10-Day Morocco Tour with Beach in Essaouira and Agadir was simply magical — from Marrakech along the famous “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs” into the heart of the Sahara. The desert camp was unforgettable and luxurious, and everything was perfectly organised. I highly recommend it.”
Cataldo P · Italy · 10-Day Desert Adventure · TripAdvisor ↗
“Five Canadians on our 10-Day Morocco Tour with Beach in Essaouira and Agadir with Visit Maghreb — Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes, the blue streets of Chefchaouen and the Sahara. Our guide Ali stood out for his kindness and care all the way through. I highly recommend this tour to anyone planning a trip to Morocco.”
Isabelle P · Toronto, Canada · 10-Day Private Tour · TripAdvisor ↗
“Five of us from Canada booked our 10-Day Morocco Tour with Beach in Essaouira and Agadir with Visit Maghreb — Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes, the Blue Pearl and the Sahara. Our guide Ali is a very kind person who looked after us the whole way, and even taught us a few Berber words. We had so much fun and truly enjoyed the tour.”
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