Agadir to Erg Chigaga tour 3 days

Agadir to Erg Chigaga tour 3 days – Morocco desert tour from Agadir – Sahara trip from Agadir – 3 days Agadir desert tour – Morocco desert from Agadir – Agadir Sahara desert trip

Agadir Sahara trip – the Saffron Valley – Foum Zguid – Erg Chigaga

This Agadir to Erg Chigaga tour starts in the morning.

• Departure from Agadir in the early morning

You head inland through the fertile plains of the Souss Valley. The High Atlas is rising in the distance. The itinerary of this Agadir Sahara trip is going near Taroudant, known as “the little Marrakech”. You will continue directly without stopping to Taliouine.

• Taliouine

The 3-day desert tour from Agadir cotinues then by Taliouine. You reach this town famous across Morocco for its production of saffron, the “red gold” of the region. Here, you visit a local saffron cooperative. Learn more about the cultivation process, its history, and its role in local agriculture.

• Foum Zguid

About a hundred kilometers from Taliouine, you will pass by the town of Tazenakht. This Agadir Sahara trip continues then toward Foum Zguid, a small frontier town marking the end of the paved road and the gateway to the desert. Here, you enjoy a lunch break with views of the arid, rocky landscapes stretching towards the Sahara.

• The great dunes of Erg Chigaga – night in a Sahara desert camp

You leave the road behind and begin an off-road 4×4 trip across the vast Iriqui National Park, crossing the dry salt flats of Lake Iriqui and navigating through stony desert plains and fossil-rich areas. The terrain gradually shifts into golden sand as we approach the dunes of Erg Chigaga, some of Morocco’s highest and most pristine dunes.

Once at Erg Chigaga, you will first enjoy a camel ride for the sunset. After a hearty dinner, listen to the Nomad’s music and songs around a campfire. You will spend a night in a nomadic tent.

Erg Chigaga – M’hamid – Zagora – Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou

The 2nd day of this Agadir desert tour to Erg Chigaga begins with sunrise over the dunes and breakfast at the nomadic camp. Then you start the journey in the desert in the direction to the village of M’hamid.

• Tamegrout – Zagora – Agdz

After the beautiful landscapes of the Sahara, you will go up in the Draa Valley. The Valley is known for its beautiful palm grove and the small typical villages. A stop is planned in Tamegroute known for for its centuries-old green-glazed pottery and ancient Koranic library, one of Morocco’s oldest.

A brief pause in Zagora, a place once linked to Timbuktu by caravan routes, allows for a rest and refreshment. This Morocco Sahara trip from Agadir then continues through the stunning landscapes of Agdz, where the Draa Valley’s beauty is at its peak — a mix of red rock mountains, palm oases, and ancient fortifications.

• Ouarzazate

From Agdz, you pass by the Anti-Atlas road before arriving in Ouarzazate. There you will see the Taourirt Kasbah, once a residence of the powerful Glaoui family. And you can also visit the Atlas Film Studios, where countless movies and series (from Gladiator to Game of Thrones) have been filmed.

• Aït Ben Haddou

Then direction Aït Ben Haddou where you will spend the 2nd night of this desert trip from Agadir. Take the chance to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Ksar with a local guide. This short walking tour through its labyrinth of red-earth alleys and kasbahs reveals the timeless architecture of the region.

Agadir to Erg Chigaga tour – Tazenakht – Taroudant – Agadir

After breakfast at the riad in Aït Ben Haddou, you start the last day of the Agadir to Erg Chigaga tour.

The itinerary for this 3rd day of the Morocco Agadir desert tour will again take you through Tazenakht, this time stopping to explore this town’s deep ties to Berber weaving traditions. You’ll have the chance to visit artisan’s cooperative.

The journey continues to Taliouine where you take a coffee break or light refreshment before proceeding to Taroudant. This time you stop in Taroudant to visit the town’s impressive adobe ramparts, bustling souks, and the medina.

You arrive in Agadir in the late afternoon, following a scenic route through orchards and argan groves.

We can personalize this Morocco desert tour from Agadir by adding original experiences to the program.

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