Join a 3 days desert tour from Errachidia. Visit nomads in their tents, enjoy Gnaoua music and Khamlia dance, and discover an old eyeliner mine. See the seasonal lake near Merzouga and walk through palm groves. Ride camels, watch the magical sunset and sunrise over the dunes, and spend a night in a desert camp. End the tour with visits to the traditional souk of Rissani and the fossil town of Erfoud before returning to Errachidia.
Welcome to Morocco! On the first day of your 3 days Sahara desert tour from Errachidia, we will pick you up from Errachidia Airport. Then, we drive through dry valleys, rocky hills, and beautiful desert views toward the famous Merzouga Desert. Along the way, we stop to rest, take photos, and enjoy the peaceful desert road.
When we arrive in Merzouga, you will check into a comfortable hotel or riad at the edge of the dunes. Enjoy a relaxing evening with dinner included and get ready for your desert adventure.
Overnight in a hotel in Merzouga.
After breakfast, the second day is all about exploring the culture, nature, and beauty of Merzouga.
We start with a 4×4 off-road trip to an old eyeliner mine, once used by local tribes. Then we visit a nomad family living in a traditional tent in the middle of the desert. They will welcome you with Berber tea and share how they live without electricity or running water – a real-life experience you won’t forget.
Next, we go to Khamlia village, home of the Gnaoua people who came from West Africa. They play powerful spiritual music and perform traditional dances. You can listen, dance, and feel their unique energy.
We then take a walk in a peaceful palm grove, followed by a visit to Merzouga’s wild lake, often called Flamingo Lake (in the right season, you may spot these beautiful birds).
In the afternoon, the magic begins: you will ride a camel across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. On the way, stop on a high dune to take amazing photos and watch the sunset over the Sahara.
Arrive at the luxury desert camp, where your private tent is waiting. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, then gather around the campfire with Berber music and drumming under the stars.
Overnight in a desert camp in the dunes of Merzouga.
Wake up early to enjoy the peaceful sunrise over the sand dunes — one of the most beautiful moments of your Errachidia desert tour. After breakfast at the camp, you will ride camels back to Merzouga village, where your driver will be waiting.
We then drive to Rissani, an old market town and the former capital of the Tafilalet region. Explore the traditional souk (market), where locals come to trade spices, clothes, animals, and crafts. It’s a great place to see real Moroccan life.
After Rissani, we continue to Erfoud, known for its fossils. We will stop to visit a workshop where they make tables, sinks, and decorations from fossilized stone.
Finally, we drive through the amazing Ziz Valley, full of green palm trees and beautiful views. You’ll have time to stop for photos along the way. We arrive back at Errachidia Airport in time for your flight, full of memories from the desert.
End of your 3-day Merzouga desert tour from Errachidia.
We offer three accommodation options to suit every traveler’s preference. Our accommodations are cozy and clean and provide essential amenities for a comfortable experience. No matter which option you choose, all our accommodations are carefully selected for their quality, cleanliness, and comfort, ensuring a pleasant stay that meets different needs and budgets. Our accommodations are divided into three categories.
We allow the possibility for our guests to mix and match between the categories, for instance, choosing standard for the first night and choosing luxury or deuxe for the second night, or vice versa.
The price of this 3 days Errachidia to Merzouga Desert tour depends on the number of participants, the type of accommodations, and the season of travel. We invite you to reach out to us by filling out a contact form or sending us a message on WhatsApp. Our expert team shall answer you, providing the best price as possible.
We did a super 3 days desert tour from Errachidia with Marrakech Expeditions from Errachidia It was a once-in-a-lifetime trip. The guide was excellent, provided information about this beautiful country, and offered the best services, including hotels, desert camp, and camel riding in the desert. We highly recommend Marrakech Expeditions for your Moroccan tour. Thank you for everything.
We did this 3 days Errachidia desert tour. Everything about this trip was amazing, and every city we visited had something different. Morocco is such a diverse country! The guide was very accommodating and always put our needs first. They gave us tips that were very useful. We cannot recommend this enough. We will definitely be back and use marrakech Expeditions again. The whole trip was organized to perfection.
I went to Morocco with my friend, and we booked a 3 days desert trip. The desert landscapes were amazing, with beautiful dunes and peaceful surroundings. The guide was helpful and kind during the whole trip. Morocco has good people, a rich culture, and stunning scenery. If you are planning a desert trip, do not hesitate. I highly recommend this experience.
The camel ride to the desert camp takes about 1 hour each way. If you prefer, you can take a 4×4 instead of riding a camel.
You should bring comfortable clothing, walking shoes, warm clothes for the night, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, a small backpack for personal items, and a camera or phone to capture the beautiful desert scenery.
If you have back or knee issues, you can skip the camel trek and take a 4×4 vehicle to the desert camp instead. Let us know in advance, and we will arrange a comfortable transfer for you.
Yes, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meal options are available. Please inform us of any dietary requirements when booking.
The best time is spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) when the weather is not too hot or too cold.
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