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5-Day Desert Tour from Errachidia

Private 5-day tour from Errachidia: a night in the Merzouga desert and the Dades Valley.

⏱ 5 days / 4 nightsπŸ“ Start: Errachidia🏁 End: ErrachidiaπŸ‘₯ Private tourπŸš™ 4Γ—4 or van
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Overview

On this private 5-day tour you travel in your own vehicle with an English-speaking driver, at your own pace and with stops wherever you like. You sleep in charming riads and kasbahs and spend 3 nights in a Berber camp among the dunes.

The route: Errachidia β†’ Ziz Valley β†’ Erfoud β†’ Merzouga β†’ Khamlia β†’ Merzouga β†’ Rissani β†’ Merzouga β†’ Erfoud β†’ Tinejdad β†’ Todra Gorges β†’ Dades Gorges β†’ Todra Gorges β†’ Goulmima β†’ Errachidia.

Itinerary

1Day 1Errachidia – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga
  • Pick-up at your hotel or at Errachidia airport.
  • Viewpoints over the Ziz Valley and its palm grove.
  • Erfoud and its fossil workshops.
  • Camel ride at sunset through the Erg Chebbi dunes to the camp.
  • Berber dinner, drums around the fire and a night in a desert tent.
2Day 2Merzouga: a full day in the Erg Chebbi desert
  • Sunrise over the dunes and breakfast at the camp.
  • 4Γ—4 excursion around Erg Chebbi.
  • Visit a nomad family and share tea in their tent.
  • Gnawa music in Khamlia village and a stop at Dayet Srji lake.
  • Sunset on the dunes and a second night in the desert.
3Day 3Merzouga: adventure in the dunes
  • Relaxed morning at the camp.
  • Sandboarding on the highest dunes.
  • Optional quad bike or buggy ride around Erg Chebbi.
  • Rissani market and kasbahs.
  • Night in the desert under the stars.
4Day 4Merzouga – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
  • Desert sunrise and camel ride back.
  • Drive via Erfoud and Tinejdad.
  • Stop at the Todra Gorges.
  • Overnight in the Dades Valley.
5Day 5Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Goulmima – Errachidia
  • Morning in the Dades Valley.
  • Stop at the Todra Gorges.
  • Arrival in Errachidia.
  • End of the tour at your hotel, riad, the airport or the station.

Route map

What's included

Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, riad, airport or port
  • Private air-conditioned 4Γ—4 or minivan
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Fuel and tolls
  • 1 night in riads and charming hotels
  • 3 nights in a desert camp (standard or luxury tent)
  • Breakfasts and dinners
  • Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes (one camel per person)

Not included

  • Flights
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees and local city guides (optional)
  • Optional activities (quad, buggy, hammam)
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

FAQ

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts in Errachidia with pick-up at your accommodation, the airport or the port, and ends in Errachidia. We can also finish in another city.

Is the tour private?

Yes, you travel only with your own group, in a private vehicle with your driver.

Can the itinerary be changed?

Absolutely. We can add or remove days, change the order of the stages or choose other hotels.

Is the camel ride included?

Yes, the camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes to the camp is included – one camel per person.

What is the desert camp like?

You can choose a standard camp or a luxury camp with private bathroom. Both include dinner, breakfast and music around the fire.

How do I book?

Send us your dates and number of travellers by WhatsApp or with the form. We reply with the itinerary and a quote; a small deposit confirms the booking.

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