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2-Day Private Desert Tour from Errachidia to Merzouga
Looking to escape into the heart of the Moroccan Sahara? Our 2-day private tour from Errachidia to Merzouga offers a perfect mix of desert adventure and cultural immersion. Whether you’re short on time or seeking a seamless desert experience, this journey is designed for comfort, authenticity, and breathtaking landscapes. Customization is available, just let us know your preferences, and we’ll tailor the trip to suit your needs.
Day 1: Errachidia → Ziz Valley → Erfoud → Merzouga Desert Camp
Driving time & distance: Approx. 2 hours / 130 km
Your adventure kicks off at 9:00 AM when your local driver meets you at your hotel or the Moulay Ali Cherif Airport in Errachidia. Begin your drive through the vast southern landscapes of Morocco with a stop at the picturesque Ziz Valley, a lush palm-filled gorge known for its dramatic views and traditional kasbahs.
Continue to Erfoud, a small desert town known for its rich fossil beds and as the host of Morocco’s annual Date Festival. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a local workshop where fossils are crafted into decorative pieces, a unique look into the area’s prehistoric past.
As the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi come into view, you’ll arrive in Merzouga. After some time to relax at your hotel or camp base, prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime camel trek into the Sahara. Enjoy a peaceful ride into the dunes, stopping to take in the surreal desert sunset. Try your hand at sandboarding, snap stunning photos, and absorb the silence of the vast sand sea.
At camp, sip traditional mint tea, feast on a delicious Moroccan dinner, and gather around the fire for Berber music under the stars. Your evening will be spent in a comfortable desert tent, tucked into the tranquil beauty of the Sahara.
Day 2: Merzouga → Nomadic Family Visit → Rissani Market → Return to Errachidia
Driving time & distance: Approx. 2 hours / 130 km
Start your morning with a hearty breakfast in the camp, followed by a camel ride back to Merzouga as the soft morning light paints the dunes. Afterward, hop into a 4×4 vehicle for a cultural off-road tour through the surrounding desert.
Our first stop is with a nomadic family, living traditionally near the Morocco-Algeria border. Share tea and learn about their resilient lifestyle in one of the world’s most challenging environments. Next, head to the village of Khamlia, home to the Gnaoua community, descendants of Sub-Saharan Africans. Enjoy a live music performance and gain insight into their soulful rhythms and heritage.
Before returning to Errachidia, we’ll make a stop at Rissani, once an important caravan town and now a bustling market center. It’s the perfect place to observe local trading culture and shop for dates, spices, or handmade crafts.
Your tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel or airport in Errachidia, leaving you with unforgettable memories of the Moroccan Sahara.
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- Included services
- Private transport AC minibus with English speaking guide/driver
- We will pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation
- 1 night in a desert camp in private tents
- Camel trekking in the Sahara Merzouga
- Dinner and breakfast
- Excluded services
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Entrance fees, other personal expenses and pocket money