Desert Tour Itinerary: Agadir to Erg Chegaga (3 Days)
Day 1: Agadir – Taliouine – Agdez – Zagora
Start your adventure with a morning departure from Agadir, heading southeast towards Taliouine. Stop at a saffron cooperative to learn about this prized spice before continuing to Agdez, where you’ll enjoy a delightful lunch. Afterward, visit Tamnougalte, the oldest kasbah in the region, and proceed through the Draa Valley’s lush palm groves, the largest in Morocco. Arrive in Zagora for an overnight stay at a charming hotel or riad.
Day 2: Zagora – M’Hamid – Erg Chegaga
After breakfast, visit the Koranic library in Tamgrout before heading to M’Hamid for lunch. Continue your journey to the breathtaking dunes of Erg Chegaga, Morocco’s highest dunes, standing at 300 meters tall and stretching over 40 kilometers. Witness a stunning sunset over the golden sands before enjoying a traditional Saharan dinner accompanied by music. Spend the night in a typical nomadic tent under a starlit desert sky.
Day 3: Erg Chegaga – Taznakht – Taroudant – Agadir
Begin your day with breakfast in the desert before traveling through the historic Paris-Dakar route and passing the Iriqui dry lake. Stop for lunch in Taznakht, renowned for its vibrant Berber carpets, then continue to Taroudant. Return to Agadir by late afternoon, having experienced the diverse landscapes of Morocco, from the majestic Atlas Mountains and lush Draa Valley to the vast desert dunes of Erg Chegaga.
Highlights:
- Saffron cooperative visit in Taliouine
- Tamnougalte, the oldest kasbah in southeastern Morocco
- Sunset and traditional dinner at Erg Chegaga
- Scenic contrasts: Atlas Mountains, Draa Valley, and Erg Chegaga dunes
