3 Day Desert Tour from Errachidia
- Errachidia → Merzouga start
- Full Desert Day
- Merzouga → Errachidia end
Tour overview
A 3 days · 2 nights journey along the Errachidia Airport → Merzouga route. Highlights include Errachidia, Ziz Valley, Merzouga / Erg Chebbi.Quick facts
Duration
3 Days · 2 Nights
Route
Errachidia Airport → Merzouga
Group
Private & customizable
Transport
Private air-conditioned 4×4
Departure
Errachidia Airport (pickup included)
Key destinations
Errachidia, Ziz Valley, Merzouga / Erg Chebbi, Gnawa Village, Rissani Souk, Erfoud / fossil workshops
Day-by-day itinerary
Errachidia → Merzouga — ~1.5–2 h
- Airport pickup; Ziz Valley drive — date palms, Erg Chebbi dunes visible on approach
- Luxury desert camp check-in with mint tea and dates
- Sunset camel trek; sandboarding; stargazing
- Traditional Berber dinner + live music at camp
Full Desert Day — Sahara / Nomad / Gnawa / Rissani
- Pre-dawn Sahara sunrise; camel trek at dawn
- 4×4 off-road desert excursion
- Nomadic Berber family visit — goat-hair khaima tent; mint tea
- Gnawa Village — live guembri/qraqab performance; UNESCO Intangible Heritage
- Rissani — Tafilalt ancient capital; souk (Tue/Thu/Sun); Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif; Ksar Rissani
- Return to desert camp for evening
Merzouga → Errachidia — ~1.5–2 h
- Leisurely breakfast; final dune walk/photos
- Optional: quad bike, fossil workshop in Erfoud, Berber carpet cooperative
- Return transfer to Errachidia Airport
What’s included
Included
- Private air-conditioned 4×4
- Errachidia airport pickup and drop-off (loop)
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Camel trekking with local guides
- 1 night luxury desert camp + 1 night hotel/camp
- 2 Breakfasts + 2 Dinners
- All fuel and transport costs
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches
- Beverages and personal drinks
- Tips
- Entry fees
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Optional activities (quad bike, etc.)
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the most comfortable temperatures. Winter brings clear skies for stargazing but cold desert nights, while summer is hot but manageable with early starts. We tailor the pace to the season.
Yes — every trip is private and fully customizable. We can adjust the route, extend stays, change accommodation level, or add experiences to fit your interests and dates.
It's fully private — just your party, your own driver-guide and vehicle. We use air-conditioned 4×4s or minivans depending on group size, with no shared minibuses.
See the "What's included" section above for this trip's exact inclusions — typically private transport, a professional driver-guide, accommodation and listed meals. Flights, travel insurance and personal expenses are not included.
Yes — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and other needs are catered for. Let us know when booking and we'll brief the accommodations and camp in advance.
Message us with your dates and group size for a custom itinerary and quote within 24 hours. A 20% deposit confirms your booking (bank transfer or PayPal); the balance is paid on arrival.
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