8 Days Tour in Morocco from Agadir Morocco

8 Days Tour in Morocco from Agadir

The 8 Days Tour in Morocco from Agadir combines the experience of the coastal cities and the Sahara Desert, the culture, traditions, and the discovery of the amazing Kasbah architecture. During this Tour in Morocco, you will captivate and inspire by the landscapes contrasts, colors, and rich cultural heritage, this is a perfect trip in Morocco from Agadir through the Safran land to the dunes of Merzouga Desert, the snowing peaks of the High Atlas Mountains to discover of the labyrinth Medina of Marrakech. Explore the UNESCO fortified Kasbahs in southern Morocco, and the Berber heritage, This tour takes you to the Berber Villages still relatively unknown in the Moroccan kingdom. Follow your guide on a walking tour through the great canyons of Todra, and the wonderful Dades Gorges. Experience a camel ride in the Sahara, learn about the local culture and traditions during your Morocco Tour, and taste delicious Moroccan meals from the traditional Moroccan cuisine.

Tour in Morocco From Agadir HIGHLIGHTS:

• Stroll through the gardens, mosques, palaces, and souks of Marrakesh
• Explore the UNESCO-listed medieval Kasbahs
• Experience a camel trek for a lifetime sunset over the sand dunes of Merzouga
• Meet the locals and discover their lifestyle
• View sunrise over the Sahara on a camel ride
• Revel in the views of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains
• Visit the exotic and well-preserved Gardens and Palaces of the imperial cities
• Marvel at the magnificent Medina of Marrakech 
• Enjoy the stunning scenic views in the Atlas Mountains

Day 1: Arrival at Agadir International Airport

Meet and welcome at Agadir airport and transfer to your accommodation. If you arrive in the morning, then, your guide and driver will take you to visit the Agadir Oufla, and  Agadir Marina beach. Overnight in Hotel or Riad (HB).

Day 2: Agadir – Taroudant – Tiyout 

We will collect you from your accommodation and drive towards Tiyout pass by a beautiful mountain road, on our way to the village of Tiyout where you will ride donkeys to visit the Indiana Johnes shooting site. We will stop for lunch in a small restaurant with beautiful panoramic views over the plains of Souss. Then, we will drive back towards Taroudant through argan forests, running alongside mount Siroua. Arrival at Taroudant, visit of the city and its main monuments. Dinner and accommodation in a guest house or in a Hotel.

Day 3: Taroudant – Taliouine – Taznakht – Agdz

After breakfast, we will head towards Ouarzazate crossing the massif of mount Siroua. We will pass through Talauine, saffron capital, here, we will stop to visit a local cooperative of Safran running by local women. And then, we will continue to Tazenakht, a small Berber village and a famous center of carpet weaving. Here we will stop for lunch in a small restaurant, then descent over an arid plateau, to reach Agdez. Overnight and accommodation in a guest house.

Day 4: Agdez – Nqob – Tazarine – Alnif – Merzouga

After breakfast, we will drive towards Merzouga crossing the  Draa valley and its huge palm oasis, the anti-Atlas Mountains, and several Berber villages Via Nqob, where we will stop for lunch. then, drive to arrive at Tazarine and Alnif. Then continue to reach Merzouga Via Rissani to enjoy the beautiful Kasbah in the vicinity of the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Arrival at Merzouga, you can relax and enjoy a mint tea, before starting a new desert adventure tour, you will start a camel trek for 1 hour and a half through the huge dunes to watch the sunset and sleep under a nomadic tent at the large dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy the starry nighttime desert. Overnight in Luxury Desert Camp at the dunes. (HB).

Day 5: Exploring Sahara Desert wonders

After breakfast at your hotel, you meet your driver/guide to start a new adventure Sahara tour through the dunes of Erg Chebbi. This tour will offer the opportunity to explore the surrounding desert, visiting small villages and fossil carriers, in addition to the nomadic family, to see how the nomads live in the Sahara. As well, we will have some fun in the village of Khamlia and enjoy the Berber Gnaoua music of the black people of the village. After that, we will enjoy a traditional lunch (Berber Pizza) in our hotel or in a local restaurant. After lunch, we will drive back to our hotel free afternoon or you can experience some activities such as sandboarding, climbing the sand dunes, or just relaxing at the hotel. In the afternoon, we will start a new desert adventure tour, you will start a camel trek for 1 hour and a half through the huge dunes to watch the sunset and sleep under a nomadic tent at the large dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy the starry nighttime desert. Overnight in Luxury Desert Camp at the dunes. (HB)

Day 6: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – Ouarzazate

Wake up early and climb the sand dunes to watch the most beautiful sunrise ever and then enjoy breakfast. after breakfast, you can ride camels back to your hotel or enjoy a transfer with an SUV through the sand dunes. We will leave towards the Todra Gorge. This 1000ft gorge is hemmed in on all sides by vertical limestone cliffs and is also called Morocco’s Grand Canyon. There you will have enough time to explore the gorge, from its plunging depths to dizzying heights. The charm of Todra lies in its changing colors as the sun slowly moves from east to that flows through it giving life to a huge variety of colorful fruit, nut trees, and extraordinary red rock formations. Afterward, we will drive for about 1 hour and a half to reach the gorgeous Gorges of Dades, free time to explore the great canyons of Dades. In the afternoon, we will continue our journey through the roses valley to visit a local cooperative running by locals to learn about this kind of Damascus rose and the products they made from. Afterward, we will continue our journey through the valley of  The ”Thousand kasbah route”  and the Skoura oases with its authentic 17-century kasbahs, explore one of the wonders of southern Morocco. We will reach Ouarzazate and we will visit the old house of the Pasha de Marrakech, the Kasbah Taourirt. Overnight in Riad or Hotel (HB).

The Dades Gorge in Morocco

Day 7: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

After breakfast at your hotel, we will continue our journey to Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a large fortified village, marked as world heritage by Unesco since 1987 and a site that still attracts movies makers and directors from all over the world. This amazing village and kasbah are some of the most scenic sites in Morocco. Due to its location, this kasbah was a meeting trading center coming from the sub-Sahara and the north. More recently, as a best-preserved Kasbah in the Atlas region, a fortified enclosure inside a walled town that you will surely recognize, since this Citadel has been the scene of such famous films as Gladiator, Sahara, Asterix, and Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, among many others. Stop for lunch on road, and continue towards Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas, by the port of Tichka (2,260m altitude), the highest road in Morocco. The road is diverted here by track, visiting the Kasbah Telouet, and crossing Berber villages until we reach the red city Marrakesh. Check in to your hotel or Riad (HB).

Day 8: Marrakech City Tour

Today, we will explore the Red City Marrakesh, we begin with a visit to the stunningly beautiful Ben Youssef Medersa, a former Koranic school, originally founded in the 14th century by the Merenids, this Medersa was once the largest in North Africa and remains one of the most beautiful. The exquisite zellij patterns and cedar carvings exemplify the Islamic emphasis on decorative arts to inspire reflection.
After visiting the Koranic school, we will then take a walk through the old medina and its labyrinth souks (Markets). This maze of colorful alleys and small squares is home to a bewildering number of stalls and workshops devoted to specific crafts. Emerging, you find yourself in the famous Djemaa el Fna, the city’s main square. No one is really certain how it came into being, but over the last 1,000 years, the square has become the heartbeat of Marrakech, here, you will be amazed by the fire eaters, mime artists, snake charmers, and street musicians performing at every turn.
Just opposite the square, you’ll find the Koutoubia Mosque. Built in the 12th century, the very impressive Koutoubia minaret served as inspiration for the architects of the Giralda in Seville and the Hassan Tower in Rabat. Our Marrakesh city tour will continue to explore another highlight the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace, with its lush green courtyards, incredible painted woodwork ceilings, and exquisite gypsum zellij carvings. Tonight, you’ll dine at Palais Souleiman or Ksar Alhamra, where you can also enjoy listening to classical/Andaluz and Gnawa music. The palace once belonged to one of Marrakech’s last great chiefs, Caïd Layadi, and its extraordinary architecture has been well-preserved. Overnight in Riad or Hotel (HB). 

At the end of our Marrakech city tour, we will transfer you to Agadir and end of our Tour in Morocco from Agadir.

NB:  Our 8 Days Trip in Morocco from Marrakech can be extended/upgraded if you wish to spend more days in Marrakesh or any other city in Morocco.