4-Day Tour from Agadir to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou
A private one-way trip from Agadir to Marrakech via Ouarzazate, with Taroudant, the saffron fields of Taliouine, Ait Ben Haddou and the High Atlas
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Tour at a Glance
Duration
4 days and 3 nights
Tour Type
Private tour for your group only
Starts and Ends
Starts in Agadir and ends in Marrakech, at your hotel or the airport
Overnight
A guesthouse in Taliouine, a hotel in Ouarzazate and a kasbah in Ait Ben Haddou
Highlights
Taroudant, Taliouine saffron, Tazenakht carpets, Ouarzazate and its film studios, the Fint oasis, Ait Ben Haddou, Telouet and the Tizi n’Tichka pass
Price
On request. Contact us for a free quote
From Agadir to Marrakech via Ouarzazate, the Scenic Way
The motorway takes you from Agadir to Marrakech in three hours, but this private tour takes the scenic road. Travelling from Agadir to Marrakech via Ouarzazate, you leave the Souss Valley through the red walls of Taroudant, stop in Taliouine, the saffron capital of Morocco, and cross the Anti-Atlas past the carpet town of Tazenakht to Ouarzazate, our home town and the “Hollywood of Africa”.
After the Taourirt Kasbah, the film studios and the palm oasis of Fint, you spend a night at the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. On the last day you follow the old caravan road to Telouet and cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Marrakech. Want the Sahara dunes too? See our 10-day desert tour from Agadir to Marrakech.
Tour Highlights
- Taroudant, the “little Marrakech” of the Souss
- A women’s saffron cooperative in Taliouine
- The carpet town of Tazenakht
- The Taourirt Kasbah and the Atlas film studios
- The palm oasis of Fint
- A night at the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- Sunset from the old granary over the Ounila Valley
- The painted halls of the Telouet Kasbah
- The High Atlas and the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m)
- Drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
Day-by-Day Itinerary
This trip from Agadir to Marrakech via Ouarzazate can be modified and designed according to your requirements and needs. Contact us to adapt it.
Day 1
Agadir, Taroudant and Taliouine
Pickup from your hotel or the airport in Agadir and drive inland through the argan forests of the Souss Valley to Taroudant, the “little Marrakech” with its red ochre ramparts. Stroll through its relaxed souks, then continue to Taliouine, the saffron capital of Morocco, and visit a women’s saffron cooperative. Dinner and overnight in Taliouine.
Stops on Day 1
- Agadir
- Souss Valley
- Taroudant
- Taliouine
Day 2
Taliouine, Tazenakht and Ouarzazate
Cross the volcanic landscapes of the Jbel Siroua to Tazenakht, a Berber town famous for its hand-woven carpets, and visit a local cooperative. Continue to Ouarzazate, the “door of the desert”, and visit the Taourirt Kasbah, the former palace of the Glaoui family, and the Atlas film studios, where many international films were made. Dinner and overnight in Ouarzazate.
Stops on Day 2
- Jbel Siroua
- Tazenakht
- Taourirt Kasbah
- Atlas film studios
Day 3
The Fint Oasis and Ait Ben Haddou
In the morning, discover the hidden palm oasis of Fint, a green valley surrounded by desert hills just outside Ouarzazate. Then drive to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the backdrop of many famous films. Walk through its earthen alleys with a local guide and climb to the old granary at sunset for wide views over the Ounila Valley. Dinner and overnight in a kasbah guesthouse.
Stops on Day 3
- Fint oasis
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Ounila Valley
Day 4
Telouet, the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and Marrakech
Follow the old caravan route up the Ounila Valley to the Telouet Kasbah, with its painted ceilings and zellige tiles. Then cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, at 2,260 metres, with views over Berber villages and terraced valleys, and descend to Marrakech. Drop-off at your riad, hotel or Marrakech Menara Airport in the afternoon. End of our services.
Stops on Day 4
- Ounila Valley
- Telouet Kasbah
- Tizi n’Tichka
- Marrakech
What Is Included
Included
- Private tour for your group only
- English-speaking driver and private air-conditioned vehicle with fuel
- 3 nights’ accommodation (a guesthouse in Taliouine, a hotel in Ouarzazate and a kasbah in Ait Ben Haddou)
- Breakfast and dinner every day
- A local guide in Ait Ben Haddou
- Pickup in Agadir and drop-off at your hotel or the airport in Marrakech
Not Included
- Flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to kasbahs and film studios
- Tips and personal expenses
Contact us to confirm the details for your dates and group size.
What to Bring
- Light clothes for the day and a warm layer for the evenings
- Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat
- Comfortable walking shoes for Ait Ben Haddou
- Cash for lunches, drinks, entrance fees and tips
- A camera and a power bank
Is This Tour Right for You?
This tour suits travellers who arrive in Agadir and fly home from Marrakech, and who want to see the kasbahs and the High Atlas on the way instead of taking the motorway. There is no night in the desert on this route.
Every trip from Agadir to Marrakech via Ouarzazate is private and can be adapted to your dates. For a night in the Sahara dunes, see our 10-day tour, or end in Ouarzazate with our 3-day tour.
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A private round trip from Agadir to the Erg Chebbi dunes, the gorges and the Draa Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why not take the motorway to Marrakech?
The motorway is quick, about 3 hours, but you see very little. This route is longer and much more beautiful, with kasbahs, oases, the saffron fields and the High Atlas, and the driving is split over 4 days.
Is this a one-way tour?
Yes. It starts in Agadir and ends in Marrakech, at your riad, hotel or Marrakech Menara Airport. It is ideal if your flights arrive in Agadir and leave from Marrakech.
Does the tour go to the Sahara desert?
No. This route has no night in the dunes. For a camel trek and a desert camp, see our 10-day desert tour from Agadir to Marrakech.
Can I do it the other way round?
Yes. We can start in Marrakech and finish on the coast in Agadir. Tell us on our contact page.
Is the Tizi n’Tichka pass open in winter?
Yes, the road is open all year. After heavy snow it can close for a few hours, and your driver will check the conditions before you leave.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. All our tours are private, and the itinerary can be adjusted to your pace, budget and interests.
How do I book or get a price?
Fill in the form at the bottom of this page or email travelstomorocco@gmail.com with your dates and the number of people, and we will reply with a free quote.
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