08:30 — Hotel pickup
Direct pickup from your hotel in Agadir or Taghazout by a 4x4 Jeep.
Desert
Agadir Mini Sahara Tour: Desert, Tiznit & Berber Lunch
Spend a full day exploring south of Agadir — pottery workshops, fishermen's caves, the walled city of Tiznit, a Berber lunch and the Mini Sahara dunes with a camel ride.
The experience
About this tour
The Mini Sahara tour packs a lot into a day — and it's one of the best-value full trips you can do from Agadir. You travel by 4x4 through the Souss region, stopping at a pottery workshop where local artisans make traditional ceramics by hand.
From there you head to the coast to explore fishermen's caves carved into the cliffs, then drive off-road along the Souss River where you might spot bald ibis, flamingos and marbled ducks. The next stop is Tiznit, a walled city famous for its silver markets and red-mud ramparts.
Lunch is in a local Berber house — tajine and couscous with seasonal fruit and mint tea. After lunch, you reach the dunes of Rasmouka, known as the Mini Sahara, where you get a camel ride and free time to walk on the sand. The last stop is a panoramic viewpoint over the Youssef Ibn Tachfine dam before the drive back.
From there you head to the coast to explore fishermen's caves carved into the cliffs, then drive off-road along the Souss River where you might spot bald ibis, flamingos and marbled ducks. The next stop is Tiznit, a walled city famous for its silver markets and red-mud ramparts.
Lunch is in a local Berber house — tajine and couscous with seasonal fruit and mint tea. After lunch, you reach the dunes of Rasmouka, known as the Mini Sahara, where you get a camel ride and free time to walk on the sand. The last stop is a panoramic viewpoint over the Youssef Ibn Tachfine dam before the drive back.
Why you will love it
Highlights
- Travel by 4x4 through the Souss region south of Agadir
- Visit a pottery workshop and see traditional ceramics made by hand
- Explore fishermen's caves carved into the Atlantic cliffs
- Walk through Tiznit's walled medina and silver markets
- Eat a Berber lunch of tajine and couscous in a local house
- Ride a camel on the Mini Sahara dunes at Rasmouka
Your day
Itinerary
09:15 — Pottery & Ceramics
Watch local artisans create traditional Moroccan pottery and intricate ceramics.
10:00 — Fishermen Caves
Drive to the Savage Beach. Explore the caves carved into the cliffs by local fishermen with stunning Atlantic views.
11:00 — Coastline rally drive
Off-road cruise along the coats and Souss River. Look out for the rare Bald Ibis, flamingos, and marbled ducks.
12:00 — Tiznit (Silver Capital)
Visit the ancient walled ramparts and walk through the Medina to see authentic Berber silver jewelry.
13:15 — Berber (Lunch Included)
A traditional Tajine and Couscous meal in a local Berber house, plus seasonal fruit and mint tea.
14:30 — The Small Sahara
Free time at the dunes of Rasmouka. Enjoy the camel ride, walk the sand, and enjoy the "Mini Sahara" landscape.
15:30 — Youssef Ibn Tachfine Dam
Enjoy a panoramic "bird's eye" view of the reservoir and the lush green plains from the top of the hill.
16:15 — Return Journey
A relaxing drive back through the scenic Moroccan countryside.
17:00 — Drop-off
Arrival back at your accommodation in Agadir or Taghazout.
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Agadir, Taghazout & Tamraght)
- Tour on comfortable air-conditioned 4by4
- Tour guide
- Lunch meal (Tajine and Couscous)
- Seasonal fruits and mint tea
- Camel ride tour
Not included
Details available on request.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen and a hat
- Water
- Cash for personal purchases
Know before you go
- This is a full-day tour — bring water and sun protection
- Lunch (tajine and couscous) is included
- A camel ride is included at the Mini Sahara dunes
- The route includes some off-road driving
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Mini Sahara tour?
It's a full day — roughly 8.5 hours from pickup to drop-off, starting at 08:30 and returning around 17:00.
Is lunch included?
Yes, a traditional Berber lunch of tajine and couscous is included, along with seasonal fruit and mint tea.
Is the camel ride included?
Yes, a camel ride on the Mini Sahara dunes is included in the tour price.
What vehicle is used?
You travel in a 4x4 Jeep, which allows access to off-road sections of the route including the coastline and the dunes area.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup and drop-off are included from Agadir, Taghazout and Tamraght.
What should I bring?
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, water and some cash for personal purchases in Tiznit.