Agadir Trip Overview
-Go behind the scenes of Game of Thrones and Gladiator in Ait Benhaddou. This fortified red city was once an important stop on the caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech – now it’s a filmmaker’s heaven.
-Travel through the massive sand dunes of the Sahara Desert on a camel, then sleep under the North African stars at a Bedouin camp.
– Tap into the nomadic spirit of the Imazighen (Berbers) with a walk through the red earth hills and green-dotted valleys of a place that feels beyond the reach of the modern world.
-Witness Morocco’s changing landscapes from the comfort of your private minivan – from fertile valleys and lush pine forests to ancient kasbah ruins and the rocky Atlas Mountains.
-The gorgeous Draa Valley is a dream to explore on foot. Take in unforgettable panoramas, visit a local village and enjoy Amazigh hospitality.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 days
* Starts: Agadir, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Agadir, Souss-Massa, Morocco
-Go behind the scenes of Game of Thrones and Gladiator in Ait Benhaddou. This fortified red city was once an important stop on the caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech – now it’s a filmmaker’s heaven.
-Travel through the massive sand dunes of the Sahara Desert on a camel, then sleep under the North African stars at a Bedouin camp.
– Tap into the nomadic spirit of the Imazighen (Berbers) with a walk through the red earth hills and green-dotted valleys of a place that feels beyond the reach of the modern world.
-Witness Morocco’s changing landscapes from the comfort of your private minivan – from fertile valleys and lush pine forests to ancient kasbah ruins and the rocky Atlas Mountains.
-The gorgeous Draa Valley is a dream to explore on foot. Take in unforgettable panoramas, visit a local village and enjoy Amazigh hospitality.
Itinerary
Day 1: Agadir, Aitbenhaddou, Zagora
Stop At: Taliouine, Morocco
As we pick you up from your hotel this morning, journey along mountain roads and Argan Groves, Pause at Taliouine, the African center of l’or rouge (red gold) – saffron, the world’s most expensive spice.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
stop for lunch at Ait Benhaddou on the edges of the Sahara. Perched on a hilltop and almost unchanged since the 11th century, Ait Benhaddou is one of Morocco’s most iconic sites. It was once an important stop for caravans passing through as they carried salt across the Sahara, returning with gold, ivory, and slaves. The town has a long list of film and TV credits, including Lawrence of Arabia, Game of Thrones, and Gladiator. Enjoy a leader-led walk through the winding streets of the Old Town, making your way to the top of the hill, from where you can enjoy the views across the surrounding plains.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Zagora, Zagora, Souss-Massa
After Lunch at Ait Ben-Haddou, journey south towards the Sahara, stopping in the regularly used film location along the way Continue to travel through the lush Draa Valley to Zagora, a small oasis town on the Sahara fringe that is perfect for an overnight stop. On arrival, take a stroll through the palm groves, explore the ksars and wander around the surrounding countryside.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Sirocco (or similar)
Day 2: Tamegrout, Erg Chigaga Dunes
Stop At: Tamegroute, Valle du Daraa, Zagora Morocco
Drive along with the rugged and desolate Jbel Tadrart ranges and through seas of sand and past the occasional desert oasis of date palms to the township of Tamegroute. visit an intriguing library filled with ancient scripts of science, literature, the Koran, and stories of the prophet Mohammed (subject to unregulated opening times). Afterward, join a local guide to uncover the underground Kasbah
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Erg Chigaga، Morocco
carry on driving to the frontier town of M’Hamid (approximately 1 hour). From here, take a short camel ride through the dunes, then jump into 4WD vehicles and drive to the massive Erg Chigaga dunes. Arrive in the late afternoon. Enjoy a night under the stars at your desert camp.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Erg Chigaga Desert Camp
Day 3: Agadir
Pass By: Agadir, Agadir, Souss-Massa
Today, leave the Sahara Dunes behind and Travel to Agadir. The journey should take around 7 hours in total, including several stops. This drive goes through desert scenery and along a route that’s a reserve for the indigenous argan trees. If you’re lucky, you might come across the famous image of goats climbing these trees in search of nuts. Arrive at your hotel at Agadir by the early evening and relax after a long day of travel.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
