Errachidia desert tour 4 days
Errachidia to Merzouga Desert Tour with Overnight Camping – 4 Days of Adventure.
- Starting location: Errachidia
- Ending location: Marrakech
- Depart time: 8:00 AM
- Arrival time: 6:00 PM
- Duration: 4 days 3 night
- Tour style: Private and small group
4 days desert tour from Errachidia
Overview: Errachidia desert tour 4 days
Best 4-day desert tour from Errachidia. During your journey from Errachidia to Merzouga, you will explore the Sahara Desert, ride a camel in the dunes of Erg Chebbi, and stay overnight in a desert camp in the heart of the desert. Next, you will visit nomad families, take a 4×4 desert tour, visit the Khamlia village known for its Gnawa community, and see the Merzouga lake, Dayet Srij.
Then, visit the Dades Valley, the Todra Canyon, and the iconic Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Finally, travel over the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi Ntichka Pass.
4 days tour from Errachidia to Marrakech highlights
- travel though the Zizi Valley to the Sahar desert.
- Camel ride across the Sahara desert of Erg Chebbi.
- Sunset over the dunes of Merzouga and sandboards enjoyment.
- Overnight stay in a Berber camp and warm party around the fire.
- Travel on a 4WD car around the desert to visit the nomad families.
- Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.
- Travel through Rissani and Tinejdad to the Grand Canyon of Todra Gorges.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Boumalne Dades.
- Travel over the Tizi Ntichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.
Errachidia to Marrakech 4 days desert tour itinerary
Explore our itinerary to discover the amazing sights you’ll experience during the tour. If you have any questions or special requests, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Important note! If this itinerary doesn’t meet your requirements, it can be modified and designed according to your requirements and needs. Feel free to Contact us to customize it.
Errachidia ➙ Merzouga camel ride ➙ Desert camp
- Day 1
- 2 Hours drive
- 125 kilometers
To start our 4-day tour from Errachidia to Marrakech, we will pick you up from your accommodation or the airport and head to the Sahara desert where a camel safari awaits.
Travel along the Ziz Valley, one of the highest palm groves in the country. The road through the Ziz Valley offers panoramic views of mountains and traditional Berber villages. We will make stops for photo opportunities and pass through Erfoud City, known for its date palms, showcasing various types of dates.
In Merzouga, meet your camel guide and ride a camel across the dunes of Erg Chebbi to watch a beautiful sunset and try sandboarding. As dusk falls, you will head to the camp, check into your private tent, and after dinner, enjoy a wonderful time with locals, playing drums and singing around the campfire. Later, you can stargaze at the nearest dune before going to bed.
desert camp ➙ Nomad families ➙ hotel
- Day 2
- 4 Hours drive
- 50 kilometers
In the morning at the desert camp, it is worth waking up early to watch the sunrise. After breakfast at the camp, you will ride a camel back to the village, or take a 4WD car instead, to start a desert trip around Merzouga. Then, head to Dayet Srij Lake, a seasonal lake that attracts some birds, where you might spot flamingos, herons, and ravens.
Before heading to the nomad families, we will visit the Gnawa community in Khamlia village, share time and tea, enjoy their traditional songs, and then head across the dunes. We will stop by one of the families’ tents to have some mint tea, share time with the locals, and learn about their way of life.
Continuing to Hassi Labied village, we will stop to take a short walk in the garden and learn how they retrieve water from the dunes. We will then end our 4×4 desert trip. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at your hotel or riad.
Hotel ➙ Tinghir ➙ Boumalne Dades
- Day 3
- 4 Hours drive
- 270 kilometers
On the third day of our 4-day Errachidia desert tour, meet your driver in the morning after breakfast to take the road to Boumalne Dades, where you will spend the third night. We will leave Merzouga, head to Rissani, and visit the souk, a traditional market that is lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
We will continue past the Tinejdad Palm Grove to the Grand Canyon of Todra Gorges, near Tinghir, with lunch on the way and a short walk along the valley. Finally, we will hit the road to Boumalne Dades for dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.
Boumalne Dades ➙ Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah ➙ Marrakech
- Day 4
- 6 Hours drive
- 350 kilometers
After a wonderful breakfast, we will continue our 4-day tour from Errachidia to Marrakech. We will be making stops along the way to Marrakech. We drive to Kalaat Mgouna, known for its rose plantations. It’s often referred to as the Rose Capital of Morocco. Next, we head to Ouarzazate, known as the gate of the desert. We will visit the Atlas Studio, where many movies were shot.
The next visit is the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, recognized for its UNESCO World Heritage status and its role as a backdrop for numerous films such as Gladiator and Alexander. This iconic kasbah, a fortified village, is renowned for its well-preserved adobe architecture.
Finally, we head across the Tizi Ntichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains. This marks the end of our 4-day desert tour from Errachidia to Marrakech at your hotel in Marrakech.
GALLERY
include and exclude
- Here is a list of what’s included in our tour
included
- Pick-up & Drop off at/ your accommodation
- Private Air Conditioner 4WD vehicle or a van
- Experienced English speaking driver and guide
- Vehicle fuel
- 2 Night private room at your preferred room type Hotel/Riad
- Camel ride experience
- Sunset camel ride
- Overnight desert camp "At your preferred tent type"
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner x 3
- Your preferred transfer from the camp either by camel or car
Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
4 days desert tour from Errachidia price
The price of the 4 days desert tour from Errachidia depends on several things: the number of travelers, type of the accommodation you choose (Standard, mixed medium option, or luxury), and the time of the year you plan your trip. The larger your group, the lower the price per person. Please contact us to get a price quote for your customized tour.
book 4 day Errachidia desert our to Marrakech
To book your trip, please use the contact form below. You will receive your booking confirmation within 24 hours. We look forward to hearing from you.
things to know before you go
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Vegetarian or vegan options are available, please inform us during the booking process.
- Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase.
- A turban is recommended during the summer months, especially since sandstorms often occur in summer.
- Extra activities are available, please let us know during the booking process.
- In Merzouga your luggage will be transported to the camp by our private 4WD car.
- You can take the 4WD car to get to the camp for free, as an alternative to camels.
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Frequently asked questions
If you prefer not to ride a camel, we can arrange a comfortable 4WD vehicle to transport you to and from the desert camp at no extra cost. Just let your guide know your preference.
We use different cars depending on how many people are in the group. We offer a variety of options, including Toyota Prado TX, Renault vans, Ford vans, and Mercedes vans (8-seater), all equipped with air conditioning. This ensures a comfortable journey, whether you’re on a private or shared tour.
To confirm your reservation, a small deposit is required, payable via PayPal or bank transfer. The remaining balance can be paid in cash (euros, dollars, or dirhams) to your guide on the first day of your tour.
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