Merzouga Sahara Desert 3-Day Tour

Experience the ultimate Moroccan adventure: a 3-day Sahara desert tour from Agadir to Merzouga, crossing the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, and dramatic gorges before reaching the legendary golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Sleep under a million stars in a traditional Berber desert camp.

Day 1: Agadir to Tinghir via Ait Benhaddou

Early morning pickup from your Agadir hotel. Drive through the fertile Souss Valley and Taliouine, Morocco’s saffron capital. Stop for lunch at Ait Benhaddou, the UNESCO World Heritage kasbah famous from Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Continue through Ouarzazate (the Hollywood of Africa) and the Dades Valley to Tinghir for dinner and overnight in a traditional riad.

Day 2: Todra Gorge to the Erg Chebbi Dunes

Explore the towering 300-meter walls of Todra Gorge, then journey to Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara. In the late afternoon, mount your camel for a sunset trek across the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes. Arrive at your Berber desert camp for dinner around the campfire with traditional music, then sleep in a comfortable desert tent under the clearest night sky you will ever see.

Day 3: Sahara Sunrise and Return to Agadir

Wake early to watch the sunrise transform the dunes from purple to gold. After breakfast at camp, ride your camel back and begin the scenic return journey to Agadir through the Draa Valley, arriving in the evening.

What Is Included

Air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan transport, English/French-speaking driver-guide, 1 night riad accommodation, 1 night desert camp, camel trek, dinners and breakfasts, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Agadir.

Short on time? Try our one-day Small Sahara Desert Tour or explore all our excursions from Agadir.

What is included in this Merzouga tour from Agadir

This 3-day Merzouga tour from Agadir includes hotel pickup, transport in a 4×4 or air-conditioned minivan, an English and French speaking driver-guide, one night in a traditional riad and one night in a desert camp, a camel ride into the dunes, and dinners and breakfasts.

You pay cash, with no prepayment required. It is the most complete Sahara experience available from Agadir, crossing the High Atlas to the great Erg Chebbi dunes.

A journey across southern Morocco

Day one crosses the Souss valley and Taliouine, the saffron capital, to the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, then on through Ouarzazate to the Dades valley. Day two explores the Todra Gorge before reaching Merzouga for a sunset camel ride and a night in a Berber camp under the stars.

Day three begins with sunrise over the dunes, then a scenic return to Agadir. You can read about the Erg Chebbi dunes on Wikipedia.

Good to know before you travel

Bring layers for cool desert nights, sunglasses, sunscreen and a small bag for the overnight camp. The pace is relaxed but there is a fair amount of driving each day, which is part of the adventure across changing landscapes.

Short on time? Try our small Sahara day trip instead, or see all day trips from Agadir.

Who this Sahara tour is for

This Merzouga tour from Agadir is ideal for adventurous travellers and couples who want the full desert experience: mountain passes, kasbahs, gorges and a night under the stars in the dunes. It is the highlight of many Morocco trips.

Merzouga tour FAQ

How many days is the Merzouga tour from Agadir?

It is a 3-day, 2-night tour, with one night in a riad and one night in a desert camp near the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Is the camel ride included?

Yes, a sunset camel ride into the dunes and the overnight desert camp are both included.

What should I pack?

Bring warm layers for the cold desert nights, sun protection, and a small overnight bag for the camp.