Old earthen kasbah towers rising above a green palm and olive oasis in southern Morocco
Shared tour · small group

Shared 3-Day Marrakech to Agadir Desert Tour

From Marrakech to the coast of Agadir by way of the Sahara.

3 days · 2 nightsDaily 07:00Marrakech → Agadir
From €130 per person· pay 30 % now, free cancellation 24 h
Departs every day at 07:00
Overview

Three days, two nights

Three days from Marrakech to Agadir by way of the Sahara.

Cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass, visit Aït Ben Haddou with a local guide, walk in the Todra Gorge, ride a camel into Erg Chebbi at sunset and sleep in the dunes, then return west through the Draa Valley and the Anti-Atlas to the coast. Your driver-guide speaks English, French and Spanish.

3 days
2 nights on the way, all included.
30 %deposit
The rest on day 1, in cash or by card.
07:00
Daily pick-up at your hotel in Marrakech.
4.9★
From 221 Tripadvisor reviews.
Highlights

What you will remember

  • Tizi n'TichkaThe High Atlas pass at 2,260 m, with stops in Berber villages.
  • Aït Ben HaddouThe UNESCO kasbah, visited with a local guide.
  • Todra GorgeA walk between cliffs 300 m high.
  • Erg Chebbi1 h 30 by camel to the camp at sunset, drums by the fire, sunrise on the dunes.
Your days

The road, day by day

Fixed programme. Times are approximate and depend on the road.

High AtlasAnti-AtlasSaharaAtlanticNDay 1Day 2Day 3MarrakechDadesNIGHT 1Erg ChebbiNIGHT 2AgadirTizi n'TichkaAït Ben HaddouSkouraTodra GorgeErfoudAlnifAgdzTaznakhtTaliouineHigh AtlasAnti-AtlasSaharaNDay 2Day 3MarrakechDadesNIGHT 1Erg ChebbiNIGHT 2AgadirTaznakht
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Day 1 of 3 · Pick-up 07:00

Marrakech to Dades Valley

About 330 km · 7 h on the road

  1. 07:00Pick-up in MarrakechAt your hotel or riad.
  2. 09:30Tizi n'TichkaOver the High Atlas at 2,260 m, with photo stops in Berber villages.
  3. 11:30Aït Ben HaddouAbout an hour with a local guide (included). Entrance paid on site.
  4. 12:45Lunch on the wayNot included.
  5. 14:30OuarzazateA stop outside the Atlas Film Studios for photos.
  6. 15:30SkouraThe palm grove on the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.
  7. 16:30Kelaat M'GounaThe Valley of the Roses.
  8. EveningDades ValleyDinner and the night at Hôtel Rose Mgouna or similar.

Hotels used: Hôtel Rose Mgouna, Hôtel Restaurant Bougafer, Kasbah Oued Dades or Hotel Restaurant Bio Palace

Hairpin bends of the Tizi n'Tichka road over the High Atlas
The Tizi n'Tichka pass
Earthen kasbah towers of Ait Ben Haddou beside the Ounila river, with walkers crossing
The ksar of Aït Ben Haddou
Rounded red rock formations known as the Monkey Fingers in the Dades Valley
The Dades Valley
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Tonight · Night 1 · HotelHôtel Rose Mgouna or similarDades Valley
  • Hotel
  • Dinner and breakfast
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Day 2 of 3

Todra Gorge to Erg Chebbi

About 270 km · 5 h on the road

  1. 08:00Breakfast and departureBreakfast at the hotel.
  2. 09:30Todra GorgeA walk between cliffs 300 m high.
  3. 12:00TinghirLunch (not included).
  4. 14:00ErfoudAcross the Tafilalet towards the dunes.
  5. 15:30MerzougaLeave your big luggage at the auberge and take a small bag.
  6. 17:00Camel ride to the campYour own camel, about 1 h 30 across Erg Chebbi as the sun sets.
  7. EveningAt the campDrums by the fire. Dinner and the night in the dunes at Merzouga Standard Tents, or the luxury camp if you chose it.
Two walkers between the towering red cliffs of the Todra Gorge at sunset
The Todra Gorge
Berber guide leading a camel caravan of travellers along a dune ridge in Erg Chebbi
Camels into the dunes
Berber guides lighting a fire on the dunes at dusk, Erg Chebbi
The camp at dusk
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Tonight · Night 2 · Desert campMerzouga Standard TentsErg Chebbi
  • Dinner and breakfast
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Day 3 of 3

Sunrise to Agadir

About 750 km · 11 h on the road

  1. DawnSunrise on the dunesThen back to the auberge by camel or 4x4.
  2. 07:30Breakfast at the aubergeBreakfast and a shower before the road west.
  3. 08:30Rissani and AlnifWest into the desert plains.
  4. 11:30The Draa ValleyPalm groves and kasbahs down to Agdz.
  5. 13:30OuarzazateLunch (not included). Here you leave the group minibus for a private taxi, included.
  6. 16:00TaznakhtKnown for its Berber carpets.
  7. 17:00TaliouineThe saffron capital of the Anti-Atlas.
  8. 20:30Drop-off in AgadirAt your hotel. End of the trip.
Traveller standing on a dune watching the sun rise over the Erg Chebbi sand sea
Sunrise over Erg Chebbi
A 4x4 on a winding road through the Anti-Atlas mountains
The Anti-Atlas road
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The whole journey · Read the 3 days as one story

Day one crosses the Tichka to Aït Ben Haddou and follows the kasbah road to the Dades Valley. Day two walks the Todra Gorge and ends with camels into Erg Chebbi and the camp night.

Day three is the southern road: Alnif and the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate for lunch, the Anti-Atlas to Taliouine and its saffron, Taroudant, the Souss valley, and Agadir around 20:00 at your hotel.

Ten hours on the last day is the honest price of ending at the beach without a separate transfer.

Where you sleep

Two nights, one of them in the dunes

Every place, with real photos. Look before you book.

Night 1 · Hotel in Dades ValleyDinner and breakfast.
The pool and earthen-red buildings of Hôtel Rose Mgouna
Hôtel Rose Mgouna
Aerial view of Hôtel Restaurant Bougafer and its pool among the palms
Hôtel Restaurant Bougafer
The pool of Kasbah Oued Dades above the Dades Valley
Kasbah Oued Dades
Hôtel Rose Mgouna above the green valley of Kelaat M'Gouna
Hôtel Rose Mgouna · The valley
The pool and garden of Hôtel Restaurant Bougafer
Hôtel Restaurant Bougafer · The pool
The facade of Kasbah Oued Dades
Kasbah Oued Dades · The kasbah
A double bedroom with balcony at Hôtel Rose Mgouna
Hôtel Rose Mgouna · Double room
The entrance and fountain of Hôtel Restaurant Bougafer
Hôtel Restaurant Bougafer · Entrance
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Night 1

Hôtel Rose Mgouna

Night 1 · Dades Valley

Depending on the date, the night is at Hôtel Rose Mgouna, Hôtel Restaurant Bougafer, Kasbah Oued Dades or Hotel Restaurant Bio Palace: the same standard, the same area.

Hotel
Dinner and breakfast
Dades Valley

Tell us your room needs (single, twin, family) when you book.

Night 2 · Standard or luxury camp?Same route and camel ride. Only your tent in the dunes changes. You choose when you book.
Inclusions

What's covered

No hidden extras. What you see here is the full list, for every traveller.

Included in the €130

  • Pick-up in Marrakech at 07:00 and drop-off at your hotel in Agadir
  • Air-conditioned minibus with an English, French and Spanish-speaking driver-guide, fuel and tolls
  • A private taxi from Ouarzazate to Agadir on day 3
  • A local guide at Aït Ben Haddou
  • A night in a hotel in the Dades Valley and a night in the Erg Chebbi dunes, breakfast and dinner both nights
  • Your own camel to the camp, or the 4x4 when needed
  • Sandboarding on the dunes

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks, about €8 to €12 per meal
  • The entrance fee at Aït Ben Haddou
  • The Atlas Film StudiosWe stop outside for photos
  • Quad (about €40) and buggy rides
  • The luxury camp, if you choose it
  • Tips for the guides and driver, and travel insurance
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Good to know

Before you pack your bag

Add to your trip

  • Romantic dinner in the desert · €50 per person
  • Desert photographer · €300 per day
  • Proposal setup in the desert · €700 per person
  • Quad or buggy on the dunes

Why Morocco Tiziri

  • Our own fleet of 21 vehicles, driven by our own drivers
  • Licensed tour operator, N° 2458961, since 2020
  • More than 10,000 travellers hosted
  • Book online with a clear price, instant confirmation and your trip in My trips

Good to know

  • Tell us when you book if you are vegetarian, vegan or have an allergy.
  • On the way we stop at a local shop or cooperative (carpets, argan, fossils…). It is a short stop and buying is entirely up to you.

Same trip, other ways

  • Shared 3-Day Agadir to Marrakech (the opposite direction)
FAQ

Questions travellers ask

Answered by our team in Marrakech · updated November 2026.

Yes. The night in Merzouga Standard Tents is included. The luxury camp, Merzouga Dunes Luxury Camps, is an option you can choose when you book.

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Reviews

What travellers say

Real words from travellers who took our tours, as they wrote them.

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★★★★★Highlighted

An Incredible Atlas Mountains & Sahara Adventure with a True Berber Guide

Iddir provided an unforgettable three-day journey through the Atlas Mountains, valleys, gorges, and the Sahara Desert. From the moment our trip began, his deep connection to the land, culture, and people was evident. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, from the unique accommodations and delicious local meals to the knowledgeable local guides who enriched our experience with history, traditions, and personal stories. Iddir struck the perfect balance between flexibility and organization—giving our group freedom to enjoy the adventure while always keeping us informed about what to expect, travel times, and rest stops along the way. His hospitality went far beyond simply driving us from place to place. He took excellent care of our group, handled luggage, ensured everyone was comfortable, and made us feel welcomed throughout the journey. The trip was filled with laughter, music, fascinating conversations, and countless opportunities to stop for photos at breathtaking viewpoints. What made this experience truly special was the atmosphere Iddir created. By the end of the tour, it felt less like a group of travelers and more like friends sharing an adventure together. His warmth, authenticity, and pride in his Berber heritage made Morocco come alive in a way that guidebooks never could. I highly recommend Iddir to anyone looking for an exceptional guide with local roots, genuine hospitality, and a passion for sharing the beauty and culture of Morocco.

Coastal793513June 2026
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★★★★★

Very good experience

Rashed best guide , 10/10 its so funny

marc CSeptember 2026
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★★★★★

An unforgettable experience!

Rashid, a top-notch guide! From the beginning he was very approachable with all of us, always attentive to our comfort. He played awesome music during the trip and was always checking to see if we were okay! Honestly, a 10/10 guide, super nice, we would definitely go with him again!

Elna PSpainSeptember 2026
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★★★★★

experience to the desert

Very happy with the experience. Our guide Rachid was super friendly, attentive, and explained everything great. He made us enjoy the trip a lot. We would definitely do it again!

Paula DAugust 2026
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★★★★★

Best

It was nice and we enjoyed especially in Sahara desert quad bike and camel riding.

MARIYA TAugust 2026
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★★★★★

Excellent

It was very wonderful experience throughout the entire journey , especially the guide very friendly

Sandra JAugust 2026
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A camel caravan on the dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunsetReply within 24 h
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