12-Day Morocco Tour from Agadir to Agadir via Merzouga, Fes & Chefchaouen
12 DaysPrivate Morocco Tour

12-Day Morocco Tour from Agadir to Agadir via Merzouga, Fes & ChefchaouenCoast, Marrakech, Sahara, Fes & Chefchaouen — a full loop from Agadir

Agadir → Marrakech → Merzouga → Fes → Chefchaouen → AgadirRoute
12 DaysDuration
Private Morocco TourJust for Your Group
Experience
the real Morocco
100% Private ToursNo groups, just your journey
Local ExpertsPassionate & experienced guides
Comfortable TransportSafe & modern vehicles
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Sustainable TravelSupporting local communities
Duration12 Days / 11 Nights
Starting PointAgadir
Ending PointAgadir
Tour TypePrivate Morocco Tour
TransportPrivate modern air-conditioned vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver
AccommodationHotels & riads across Morocco + a Sahara desert camp
Best ForTravellers based in Agadir who want a complete loop of Morocco — coast, cities, the Atlas, the Sahara and the north

Tour Overview

Discover Morocco's Atlantic coast, historic cities, mountain landscapes and Sahara Desert on this 12-day private Morocco tour from Agadir. The itinerary begins with two nights in Agadir before taking you to the coastal town of Essaouira and the lively city of Marrakech.

From Marrakech, travel across the High Atlas Mountains to Aït Ben Haddou and the Dades Valley. Continue through Todra Gorge to Merzouga, where you will ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes, spend a night in a Sahara desert camp and enjoy a full day exploring the desert.

The journey then takes you north through the Middle Atlas Mountains to Fes and the blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen. After visiting Rabat and Casablanca, return to Agadir, where your tour comes to an end.

With private transportation, comfortable accommodation and time to explore along the way, this itinerary brings together many different sides of Morocco in one journey.

"More than a trip... It's a story to tell!"

Tour Gallery

A glimpse of the landscapes, cultures and moments you'll experience on this journey.

Itinerary

A detailed day-by-day journey through Morocco's most breathtaking landscapes.

Day 1

Arrival in Agadir → Airport Transfer & Free Time

Upon arrival at Agadir Airport, your private driver will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, you will have free time to relax and settle into your accommodation.

Depending on your arrival time, you can take a walk along the beachfront promenade, enjoy a coffee overlooking the Atlantic Ocean or explore the cafés and restaurants around the marina. If you prefer, spend the afternoon relaxing at your hotel or enjoying the beach.

There is no fixed sightseeing schedule today, giving you time to rest after your flight and begin your holiday at your own pace. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant or at your hotel before returning to your room.

~25 km Agadir —
Day 2

Agadir Sightseeing → Kasbah Oufella → Souk El Had → Beach

After breakfast, begin your day exploring Agadir with your private driver. Visit the Kasbah Oufella viewpoint, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the city, fishing port and Atlantic coastline. Take some time for photographs before continuing toward Souk El Had.

Walk through the market and browse stalls selling spices, fresh produce, clothing and traditional Moroccan handicrafts. Your driver will arrange a convenient meeting point so you can explore at your own pace.

After lunch, return to the coast for a free afternoon. You can relax on the beach, walk along the promenade or enjoy a drink at one of the cafés near the marina. Optional activities can also be arranged according to your interests. In the evening, return to your hotel and enjoy your second night in Agadir.

~30 km Agadir Breakfast
Day 3

Agadir → Atlantic Coast → Essaouira

After breakfast, leave Agadir and travel north along the Atlantic coast toward Essaouira. The journey passes through coastal landscapes and small villages, with opportunities to stop for photographs or refreshments along the way.

Upon arrival, check into your hotel or riad before heading out to explore the town. Walk through the historic medina, where narrow streets are lined with small shops, art galleries and traditional workshops. Continue toward the fishing port to see the blue boats and watch the activity around the harbour.

You can also walk along the old ramparts and enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean. For lunch, try fresh seafood at a local restaurant or choose one of the cafés inside the medina.

Spend the evening enjoying Essaouira's relaxed atmosphere before returning to your accommodation.

~175 km Essaouira Breakfast
Day 4

Essaouira → Marrakech

Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation before leaving Essaouira for Marrakech. If you would like, you can spend a little more time in the medina or take a morning walk near the beach before departure.

The drive takes you inland through the countryside, passing small villages and areas where argan trees grow. Your driver can arrange a short stop for refreshments before continuing to Marrakech.

Upon arrival, check into your hotel or riad and take some time to relax. Later in the afternoon, begin exploring the medina and its lively streets. Visit Jemaa el-Fna square, where food stalls, local vendors and street performers gather throughout the day and evening.

You can enjoy dinner at a restaurant overlooking the square or choose a quieter place near your accommodation.

~190 km Marrakech Breakfast
Day 5

Marrakech Guided Walking Tour → Palaces, Souks & Medina

After breakfast, meet your local guide for a walking tour of Marrakech. Begin with a visit to Bahia Palace, where you can admire decorated courtyards, traditional architecture and peaceful gardens.

Continue through the old medina, passing narrow streets, local workshops and traditional markets. Your guide will introduce you to the different areas of the souks, where artisans sell leather goods, lanterns, carpets, spices and handmade products.

Depending on your interests and the time available, the tour can also include the Saadian Tombs and an exterior visit to the Koutoubia Mosque.

After the guided tour, enjoy lunch and spend the afternoon at your leisure. You may wish to visit a garden, enjoy a traditional hammam or return to the souks for shopping before spending another evening in Marrakech.

~12 km Marrakech Breakfast
Day 6

Marrakech → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou → Dades Valley

After breakfast, leave Marrakech and travel through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Along the way, stop at viewpoints to admire the mountain scenery and take photographs of the small villages scattered across the hills.

Continue toward Aït Ben Haddou, a historic fortified village known for its traditional earthen buildings. Take time to walk through the old ksar and enjoy the views over the surrounding valley before continuing toward Ouarzazate.

After lunch, travel through Skoura and the Valley of Roses, passing palm groves, traditional kasbahs and small villages on the way to the Dades Valley.

In the late afternoon, arrive at your hotel or riad. Depending on the time available, you can stop at a viewpoint overlooking the valley before enjoying dinner and a relaxing evening.

~340 km Dades Valley Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7

Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Erfoud → Rissani → Merzouga

After breakfast, leave the Dades Valley and continue toward Tinghir and Todra Gorge. Stop to walk through the canyon, where high rock walls rise on both sides of the road. Enjoy the scenery and take photographs before continuing toward the Sahara.

Travel through Erfoud and Rissani, passing palm groves, small villages and increasingly dry landscapes. In the afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, where the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi stretch across the desert.

After a short rest, meet your camel guide and begin your ride into the dunes. Stop to watch the sunset and enjoy the changing colours of the sand before continuing to your desert camp.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner followed by music around the campfire. Spend some time beneath the desert sky before retiring to your private tent.

~300 km Sahara desert camp, Merzouga Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8

Merzouga Desert Exploration → Khamlia → Erg Chebbi

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast at the camp, return to Merzouga by camel or 4×4 and meet your driver for a private desert excursion.

Visit Khamlia, a village known for its traditional Gnawa music. Here, you can listen to local musicians before continuing along the desert tracks to explore the rocky landscapes and small settlements surrounding the dunes.

Depending on local conditions and the families' availability, you may also have the opportunity to visit a nomadic household and learn about everyday life in the Sahara.

After lunch, return to your accommodation in Merzouga. The afternoon is free to relax, walk near the dunes or arrange an optional quad-bike excursion. Enjoy your final evening in the desert before continuing north the following morning.

~60 km Hotel or riad in Merzouga Breakfast
Day 9

Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Ifrane → Fes

After breakfast, leave Merzouga and begin the journey north toward Fes. Travel through the Ziz Valley, where palm groves stretch between rocky hills, before continuing through the landscapes of the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Stop for lunch around Midelt and continue toward the cedar forests near Azrou. If conditions allow, you may see Barbary macaques in the forest. Continue through Ifrane, a mountain town known for its distinctive architecture and green surroundings.

As you travel farther north, the landscape changes again, with forests and mountain scenery giving way to the countryside surrounding Fes.

Arrive in Fes in the evening and check into your hotel or riad. After this long driving day, enjoy dinner and some free time before continuing your journey the following morning.

~470 km Fes Breakfast
Day 10

Fes → Rif Mountains → Chefchaouen

After breakfast, enjoy a short introduction to Fes before leaving for Chefchaouen. If you would like to explore the historic medina of Fes in greater detail, the itinerary can be extended by one day to include a guided walking tour.

Continue north through the countryside and into the Rif Mountains. Along the way, your driver can arrange stops for photographs and refreshments before arriving in Chefchaouen.

After checking into your hotel or riad, enjoy a walk through the town's blue-painted medina. Explore its narrow streets, small shops and traditional squares, then visit Plaza Uta el-Hammam, where you can relax with a coffee or Moroccan mint tea.

Spend the evening enjoying Chefchaouen's peaceful mountain atmosphere and the views over the surrounding hills.

~200 km Chefchaouen Breakfast
Day 11

Chefchaouen → Rabat → Casablanca

After breakfast, leave Chefchaouen and travel south toward Rabat, Morocco's capital. The journey takes you through the countryside before reaching the Atlantic coast.

Upon arrival in Rabat, visit the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Depending on the time available, you can also explore the Kasbah of the Udayas and enjoy views over the Bou Regreg River.

After lunch, continue toward Casablanca. On arrival, you may have time to see the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque or enjoy a short walk along the Corniche overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening. Your driver will confirm the following morning's departure time for the journey back to Agadir.

~350 km Casablanca Breakfast
Day 12

Casablanca → Agadir

After breakfast, meet your private driver for the final journey from Casablanca to Agadir. Travel south along the main highway, passing through the changing landscapes of western Morocco.

This is a long transfer day, so your driver will arrange stops for refreshments, lunch and short breaks along the way. You can relax in your private vehicle and enjoy the scenery as you travel back toward the Atlantic coast.

Upon arrival in Agadir, your driver will drop you off at your hotel, Agadir Airport or another agreed location in the city, depending on your travel plans.

Your 12-day private Morocco tour from Agadir comes to an end after exploring the Atlantic coast, Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara Desert, Fes and Chefchaouen.

~550 km End of tour: Agadir Breakfast

Included

  • Private modern air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Airport pickup in Agadir
  • 11 nights of accommodation as described in the itinerary
  • Daily breakfast
  • Dinner in the Dades Valley and at the Sahara desert camp
  • Guided walking tour of Marrakech with a local guide
  • Sunset camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Private 4×4 desert excursion around Merzouga
  • Fuel, road tolls and parking fees
  • Drop-off at your hotel or Agadir Airport on the final day

Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Lunches, drinks and dinners not mentioned
  • Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
  • Optional local guides outside Marrakech
  • Quad biking, buggy rides and other optional activities
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Travel insurance

Good to Know

  • Best time to go: Mar – May & Sep – Nov
  • What to bring: Comfortable shoes, layers, sun protection, camera
  • Tour type: Private & fully customizable
  • Language: English, French, Spanish & more on request

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