10-Day Desert Tour from Agadir

• Venture into the Sahara Desert at Merzouga with a camel trek across Erg Chebbi dunes and a night in a desert camp beneath the stars.
• Explore Casablanca’s majestic Hassan II Mosque overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
• Walk through the spectacular Todgha Gorges with their towering canyon walls.
• Discover the spiritual and cultural richness of Fes, home to one of the world’s oldest universities and a maze-like medieval medina.
• Visit Rabat’s iconic landmarks including the Hassan Tower, Royal Palace, and Kasbah of the Udayas.
• Experience Essaouira’s relaxed coastal vibe, with its fishing port, UNESCO-listed medina, and Portuguese-influenced ramparts.
• Journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains with stops in Midelt and Azrou, famous for cedar forests and wild Barbary monkeys.
• Step into history at the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a backdrop for international films.
• Explore Taroudant, often called “Little Marrakech,” and Taliouine, Morocco’s saffron capital.
• Conclude your adventure with a scenic return to Agadir through southern Morocco’s diverse landscapes.

Day 1: Agadir – Essaouira

Begin your adventure with a morning exploration of Agadir. Walk along the sandy beach and lively corniche, wander the souks, or admire views from the old kasbah. Later, drive up the Atlantic coast to Essaouira, a charming port city with a mix of Berber, Portuguese, Jewish, and French influences. Discover artisan workshops, narrow medina streets, and the port where fresh catches are brought in daily.

Day 2: Essaouira – Marrakech

Travel inland through rolling argan forests, where goats are sometimes seen climbing the trees. Visit local women’s cooperatives producing argan oil, then continue to Marrakech. Evening at leisure.

Day 3: Full Day in Marrakech

Explore Marrakech, the “Red City,” with its blend of history, culture, and vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include the Saadian Tombs, Bahia and El Badi Palaces, Ben Youssef Madrasa, and the Koutoubia Mosque. In the afternoon, visit the Majorelle and Menara Gardens. End the day in Jemaa El Fna square, alive with storytellers, musicians, and street food vendors.

Day 4: Marrakech – Casablanca

Head north toward Morocco’s largest city, Casablanca. Visit the striking Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, perched dramatically over the ocean. Enjoy time along the corniche before overnight stay.

Day 5: Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Fes

Depart for Rabat, Morocco’s capital, where you’ll explore the Hassan Tower, the Royal Palace, and the picturesque Kasbah of the Udayas. Continue to Meknes, famous for Bab El Mansour gate, Moulay Ismail’s mausoleum, and the historic stables. In the evening, arrive in Fes.

Day 6: Fes – Azrou – Midelt – Imilchil

Leave Fes for the Middle Atlas Mountains. Pass through Ifrane, often called “Little Switzerland,” and Azrou, where cedar forests shelter Barbary monkeys. Stop in Midelt for lunch before continuing through rugged mountain scenery to the village of Imilchil, near Lake Tislit.

Day 7: Imilchil – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga Desert

Travel toward the dramatic Todgha Gorges with their towering cliffs and Berber villages. After lunch, continue through Erfoud and Rissani to reach Merzouga, where camels await to take you across the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Spend the night in a desert camp under a starlit sky with traditional Berber music.

Day 8: Merzouga – Rissani – Draa Valley – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate

Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then return by camel to Merzouga. Drive toward Rissani, a historic caravan town, before continuing through the Anti-Atlas Mountains and the palm groves of the Draa Valley. Arrive at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar famous for its fortified mudbrick architecture and film appearances.

Day 9: Ait Ben Haddou – Taliouine – Taroudant

Journey through Tazenakht, known for its handmade carpets, and Taliouine, Morocco’s saffron hub. Visit a saffron cooperative or museum before arriving in Taroudant, a walled town often compared to Marrakech but with a quieter, more authentic charm.

Day 10: Taroudant – Agadir

Spend the morning exploring Taroudant’s lively souks and ramparts. Afterward, return to Agadir, where your 10-day journey through Morocco’s imperial cities, mountains, desert, and coast comes to an end.