Sahara Odyssey: Agadir to Marrakech Desert Tour & Atlas Mountains

Experience Morocco like never before on the Sahara Odyssey, a 5-day adventure from Agadir to Marrakech. Visit Aït Benhaddou, ride camels across Merzouga dunes, explore Nkob and the stunning Jbel Saghro mountains, and enjoy a 2-night stay in Dades Valley. Conclude your journey with breathtaking views crossing the High Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech.

5-Day Sahara Odyssey Itinerary

Day 1: Agadir → Aït Benhaddou

Depart Agadir early and travel through scenic routes toward the High Atlas Mountains. Stop at Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage kasbah famous for its film history. Explore its ancient alleys and architecture before overnighting nearby.

Distance: ~250 km (155 miles)
Driving Time: ~5–6 hours
Overnight: Hotel or riad near Aït Benhaddou (HB)

Day 2: Aït Benhaddou → Merzouga Desert (Erg Chebbi)

Drive through Ouarzazate, optional visits to Kasbah Taourirt or Atlas Film Studios, then continue toward Merzouga. Arrive for a sunset camel trek across Erg Chebbi dunes and overnight in a luxury desert camp with traditional Berber dinner and music.

Distance: ~370 km (230 miles)
Driving Time: ~7–8 hours
Overnight: Luxury Desert Camp, Merzouga (HB)

Day 3: Merzouga → Nkob → Jbel Saghro → Dades Valley

Optional sunrise camel trek before breakfast. Depart the desert and head toward Nkob, a Berber village with historic kasbahs. Continue through the Jbel Saghro Mountains, offering dramatic desert-mountain landscapes, before reaching Dades Valley. Overnight in a hotel or riad for a peaceful evening.

Distance: ~300 km (186 miles)
Driving Time: ~6–7 hours
Overnight: Hotel/Riad in Dades Valley (HB)

Day 4: Dades Valley Exploration

Spend the day exploring the Dades Valley, known for its winding roads, dramatic rock formations, and Berber villages. Optional short hikes or photography stops at the “Monkey Fingers” formations. Overnight in your hotel or riad for the second night in Dades Valley.

Distance: ~50 km (31 miles)
Driving Time: Minimal (local exploration)
Overnight: Hotel/Riad in Dades Valley (HB)

Day 5: Dades Valley → Skoura → Aït Benhaddou → Marrakech

Depart Dades Valley after breakfast and drive through Skoura Oasis and the Valley of Roses, admiring kasbahs and landscapes. Stop at Aït Benhaddou for a final visit or photo opportunity. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass and arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon or evening, concluding your 5-day Sahara Odyssey.

Distance: ~400 km (248 miles)
Driving Time: ~7–8 hours
Overnight: N/A – End of Tour in Marrakech

What’s Included

✔️ Private transport with English-speaking driver (4×4 or minivan)
✔️ 1 night in luxury desert camp (Merzouga)
✔️ 2 nights in Dades Valley (private rooms)
✔️ 1 night near Aït Benhaddou (private room)
✔️ Camel trek in Erg Chebbi (sunset & optional sunrise)
✔️ Breakfast & dinner daily
✔️ Berber music and storytelling at desert camp
✔️ Visits to Jbel Saghro, kasbahs, and scenic valleys

What’s Not Included

❌ Lunches & drinks
❌ Optional attraction fees
❌ Personal expenses

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