Tour Overview
This specialized 7-day expedition combines mountain passes, ancient kasbah routes, deep desert off-roading, and coastal relaxation. Starting from Marrakech, you will cross the High Atlas to Dades Valley, traverse the Anti-Atlas range via N'kob and Drâa Valley to Zagora, continue to M'Hamid El Ghizlane, drive across the open desert pista into Erg Chigaga, head west through Taznakht and Taroudant to Agadir's Atlantic coast, and loop back to Marrakech.
Tour Highlights
Full Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi n'Tichka – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
Departure from Marrakech early in the morning. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the panoramic Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260m). Visit the famous UNESCO site of Ait Ben Haddou, then proceed through the Valley of Roses to reach Dades Valley for overnight.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Anti-Atlas Mountains – N'kob – Zagora
Drive south through the volcanic mountain scenery of the Jbel Saghro (Anti-Atlas range) toward N'kob, legendary for its 45 mud-brick kasbahs. Enjoy lunch in N'kob before connecting to the Drâa Valley, driving along palm groves to spend the night in Zagora.
Day 3: Zagora – Tamgroute – M'Hamid El Ghizlane – Erg Chigaga Dunes
Visit the ancient green pottery village and Quranic library in Tamgroute. Continue to M'Hamid El Ghizlane, where the paved road ends. Switch to off-road 4x4 driving across dry lakebeds and hamada desert to reach the massive dunes of Erg Chigaga. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset and spend the night in a desert camp.
Day 4: Erg Chigaga – Lake Iriqui – Foum Zguid – Taznakht – Taroudant
Wake up early for desert sunrise over Erg Chigaga. Drive 4x4 off-road across the dried Lake Iriqui to Foum Zguid. Continue through Taznakht (famed for Berber carpets) and drive west into the Souss Valley to reach the historic walled city of Taroudant (Little Marrakech) for overnight.
Day 5: Taroudant – Agadir (Atlantic Ocean & Beach)
Explore Taroudant's ancient ramparts in the morning. Take a short, comfortable drive to Agadir. Visit Agadir Oufella Kasbah for panoramic views of the bay, walk along the Atlantic beach corniche, and relax in coastal atmosphere. Overnight in Agadir.
Day 6: Agadir – Paradise Valley / Imouzzer – Marrakech
Morning visit to Paradise Valley oasis in the High Atlas foothills near Agadir. Afterward, take the highway across the Atlas range back to Marrakech. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon for evening leisure in Jemaa el-Fna.
Day 7: Marrakech Free Exploration & Airport Departure
Depending on your flight details, enjoy free time in Marrakech souks or Riad relaxation. Your private driver transfers you to Marrakech Menara Airport for your departure flight.
What's Included
Services included in your package
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with AC (Essential for Erg Chigaga)
- Professional English-speaking tourism driver-guide
- 6 Nights accommodation (Riads + Desert Camp + Beach Hotel)
- Daily Breakfasts + Dinners in Dades, Zagora & Erg Chigaga
- Camel trek & overnight in Erg Chigaga desert camp
- Airport pickups and drop-offs
What's Not Included
Expenses not covered in package
- International Flight Tickets
- Lunches & personal beverages
- Entrance fees to monuments / studio tours
- Tips for driver and local staff