4 days desert tour from Agadir to Erg Chegaga desert dunes ride camels and spend the night in berber tents, visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbahs with a local guide, admire the landscapes of draa valley and its palmgroves.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN | Agadir | ||||||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | 8h | ||||||||
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From Agadir, enjoy the beautiful landscapes and impressive panoramic views from the High Atlas. Departure around 08:00 am From your hotel, am towards Taroudant. Leaving Agadir behind, drive through savanna-like, irrigated landscapes and head to Taroudant, often referred to as the pearl of Souss Valley. On the road, we stop for a moment to admire the goats climbing the argan trees to the top. Taroudant and follow your guide as you pass by the red-walled, 11th-century ramparts and five monumental gates. As you learn about the city’s intriguing history, meander through the maze of narrow streets that take you to the busy square of Place Assarag, right in the heart of the city. We visit the Berber Souk to discover the activities of local artisans and the old Sultan’s Salam Palace built in the 16th century. After Lunch head towards the fortified village of Ait ben Haddou: a UNESCO World Heritage site that has been used in the filming of famous films including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. Late in the afternoon, we go to our Riad where we are going to spend the night in Ouarzazate.
After breakfast, departure for a visit to the Taourirt Kasbah and the Cinema Studio in Ouarzazate. You will pass by the Oasis of Skoura where you will discover the architecture of the desert fortifications and the way of life of the Berbers living in the oases. before reaching Kalaa Mgouna, famous for planting Damascus roses. visit the Amridi Kasbah in the afternoon, then you will continue to the Dades Gorges via the valley road and a thousand kasbahs. Dinner and overnight at a local guest house.
After breakfast, you will take the road to Zagora crossing the Anti Atlas mountains where you could meet local nomads. You will stop at the majestic Canyons of Dades, then depart to Agdz where the amazing landscape of the Draa river will begin. From there, the landscape will radically change from arid rocky fields to lush green oases bordered by palm trees. After Lunch, you will continue to Zagora passing by many typical Berber villages. Upon arrival in Zagora, you will head to ride a Camel to take you to the camp where you going to spend the night.
Wake up early to watch the sunrise at the Dunes of Zagora, then return to camp to have breakfast before continuing your trip to Agadir. After breakfast, depart toward the Oasis of Tiout, renowned for its small villages of a narrow and charming palm grove that stretches along with the Oasis. we have lunch and continue your journey to Agadir passing by Taznakhte then head towards Taliouine, capital of saffron. we arrive late in the afternoon to Agadir.
