From the coastal city of Agadir via Anti Atlas into the vastness of the Sahara
Enrich your seaside holiday in Agadir with an impressive tour into the desert. Enjoy the unique landscape and the quiet tranquility there. On the way to the desert, the beautiful landscape of the Anti Atlas will enlighten your eye.
Our itineraries are very well prepared and coordinated with our local staff. Desert tours set against the backdrop of the impressive Anti Atlas appeal to everyone who wants to get to know Morocco in all its diversity, “up close”. We will once again appreciate the small and simple things of everyday life and have plenty of time on our journey to let the vast land, the beauties of its almost untouched deserts or oases be a place of silent contemplation.
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Adventure tours with Caravane de Rêve – our Agadir tours:
Experience Morocco with its vast Sahara and traditional architecture
Itinerary Day 1: We will pick you up at 8:00 in your hotel / riad in Agadir. We drive through the Anti Atlas towards the east. In addition to numerous photo stops we also take a break in Taroudant, one of the oldest towns in the country, which has preserved its traditional character, and in Taliouine, the main spot for the cultivation of saffron. In Taznakht we will have lunch. The road ends in Foum Zguid – the desert begins – and we drive off-road through the Sahara. In time for sunset, you will reach the vast dune sea of Erg Chigaga, the largest group of sand dunes in the area reaching a height of 300 meters and a width of 40 kilometers. After the delicious dinner you sit in a cozy atmosphere, and often there is the evening campfire still drum music. You spend the night in a fixed bivouac in sheltered nomadic tents or under the clear starry sky, as you wish
Day 2: After a restful, quiet night and a good breakfast, you will be greeted by our guide and his camels. He will guide you through the beautiful desert landscape. From the back of the camel you have a nice view of the endless expanse of the Sahara. At lunchtime there is a tasty picnic in a shady spot. In the afternoon you will arrive back at the camp, where you will be well looked after by our team. You can stroll the dunes, enjoy the sandboarding and watch the sunset. After dinner we will play our traditional Nomad musik at the campfire.
Day 3: After watching the sunrise from the ridge of the dune and enjoying your breakfast, we head back to Agadir. We pass once again the legendary Iriki Lake, which is only filled with water after the rare heavy rains and then offers an oasis to many rare birds. After a short tea break in Foum Zguid we continue to Taznakht and Taliouine, where we take a break for lunch. In the evening you will be back at your hotel / riad in Agadir. With our information & travel tips and the right equipment for your Morocco holiday with Caravane de Rêve you will be perfectly prepared.
Round trip through Morocco’s desert landscape, historic sites and seashore
Itinerary: Agadir – Foum Zguid – Chigaga – Erg Lihoudi (M’Hamid) – Zagora – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech – Essaouira – Agadir
Itinerary:
Day 1:
We will pick you up at 8:00 in your hotel / riad in Agadir.
We drive through the Anti Atlas towards the east. In addition to numerous photo stops we also take a break in Taroudant, one of the oldest towns in the country, which has preserved its traditional character, and in Taliouine, the center of saffron cultivation.
In Taznakht we will have lunch. In Foum Zguid we will spend the night in a riad (guest house).
Day 2:
After breakfast, we drive on desert tracks on the legendary Iriki Lake goes, which is filled with water only after the rare heavy rains and then offers many oysters to many rare birds.
In Foum Zguid the road ends – the desert begins – and we drive off-road through the Sahara. Until lunch we will reach the vast dune sea of Erg Chigaga, the largest group of sand dunes in the area reaching a height of 300 m and a width of 40 km.
In Chigaga you will have plenty of time to explore the mighty dunes on foot and you can also try sandboarding.
After the delicious dinner you we will sit in a calm and relaxed atmosphere. Around the campfire we will play our traditional Nomad music and watch the stars.
You will spend the night in a fixed bivouac in sheltered nomadic tents or under the clear starry sky, as you wish.
Day 3:
After the desert breakfast, we return on desert pistes to the village of M’Hamid. The camels are already waiting here. You will have an app. 2 hours lasting, guided camel ride through the desert landscape to our camp in Erg Lihoudi. There is lunch and then you can explore the beautiful dune landscape and have fun with sandboarding.
The evening is spent again with delicious food, nice conversation and music at the campfire. You sleep again either in the nomad tent or under the open sky, according to your choice.
Day 4:
After breakfast we drive towards Zagora. Before we have lunch in Zagora, we pass Tamegroute and have the opportunity to visit the famous Koran library, or a pottery cooperative.
After the lunch break in Zagora we continue through the beautiful Draa Valley with its deep green palms. Via Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou. Ait Ben Haddou is a centuries-old kasbah declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit the Kasbah with you.
The afternoon and night we spend in Ksar (village) Ait Ben Haddou with dinner and overnight in a typical Riad (guest house).
Day 5:
In the morning after breakfast we drive on the Tiz’n Tichka Pass across the High Atlas to Marrakech. There we spend the rest of the day in the souks and on the Djemaa el-Fna.
We stay in a riad in the medina (old town) of Marrakech.
Day 6:
After breakfast, you will meet or Marrakech city guide. He will show explain to you the important places in Marrakech. After lunch we continue our journey to Essaouira. There we will visit the Medina and eat catch-fresh fish in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7:
From breakfast to lunch you can stroll in Essaouira and the beach to your heart’s content. After lunch we will bring you back to Agadir, where we will arrive in the afternoon.
