6 Days Tour From Agadir To Merzouga & Marrakech

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1 — Agadir, Kasbah And Taroudant

   In the morning we will depart from Agadir to visit Kasbah of Taroudant and taroudant itself which is is situated east of Agadir on the road to Ouarzazate and the Sahara desert and south of Marrakech and it is called the "Grandmother of Marrakech" because it looks like a smaller Marrakech with its surrounding ramparts. Moreover, the city is known for its local crafts, including jewelry and carpets.

2. Day 2 — Taroudant, Taliouine And Ouarzazate

   After breakfast, we ahead to ouarzazate via Taliouine, the small village which is located in the Anti Atlas Mountains. Then, the village is also known for its production of saffron, the most expensive spice in the world. After that, we drive to Ouarzazate "the Hollywood of Morocco" where many movies were filmed such as the Mummy, Gladiator... and Lawrence of Arabia. Dinner and overnight in Hotel or Riad.

3. Day 3 — Ouarzazate, Kelaa M'Gouna, Todra Gorges, Erfoud AndMerzouga

   We will leave Ouarzazate driving to Sahara via palms of Skoura, BoumalaneDades and Todra Gorges. Todra valley contains panoramic views which are built of the old mud Berber villages overlooking the valley and many rock-climbers come to enjoy their preferred sport. After that, we continue to the ancient city of Rissani through Tinjdad and Erfoud. Thus, we continue to Merzouga where camel-men are waiting us on a real adventure in the middle of desert and it is a great opportunity to take lovely pictures of the sunset and sand dunes. Dinner and overnight at the luxury bivouac (nomad tent).

4. Day 4 — Erg Chebbi, Nomads And Merzouga

   After taking lovely pictures of sunrise, we will come back to Merzouga for taking breakfast and shower. Then, we start our exploring to Merzouga area begining with Khemlia where we could enjoy traditional music "Gnwa". Next, we make a tour around Erg Chebbi and it'is a great opportunity to meet nomads there and enjoy drinking a cup of tea with them and lunch will be local one. Thus, we come back to Merzouga to ride camels on a real adventure in the middle of desert.

5. Day 5 — Merzouga, Erfoud, Jorf, Kelaa M'Gouna And Marrakech

   After taking lovely pictures of sunrise, we will come back to Merzouga for breakfast and shower. Then, we'll leave Merzouga to Marrakech. On the way, we'll pass through Erfoud which is known by its marble fossils and Jorf. Then, we ahead to Kelaa M'Gouna (the valley of Roses) via Todra Gorges and palms oasis. Next, we continue to Marrakech through Tizi n'Tichka and the high Atlas Mountains where we will stop to discover the World heritage of UNESCO Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. After that, we continue to Marrakech. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

6. Day 6 — Exploring Marrakech

   After breakfast, most of day will be spent around medina (the Red city) with a full-day guided. Then, you visit the most important places of historical and cultural interest such as the Saadien tombs, the palaces of El Bahia and El Badi. After that, we move to the Ben Youssef Coranique School. In the afternoon visit the gardens at Majorelle, the Menara and the Koutoubia tower, and get you back to your hotel or riad.

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