3 Day Errachidia to Marrakech Desert Tour
- Errachidia → Merzouga start
- Merzouga → Dades Valley
- Dades Valley → Marrakech end
Tour overview
A 3 days · 2 nights journey along the Errachidia → Merzouga → Marrakech route. Highlights include Errachidia, Ziz Valley, Erfoud.Quick facts
Duration
3 Days · 2 Nights
Route
Errachidia → Merzouga → Marrakech
Group
Private & customizable
Transport
Private air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan
Departure
Errachidia (airport or hotel pickup)
Key destinations
Errachidia, Ziz Valley, Erfoud, Merzouga / Erg Chebbi, Rissani, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Valley of Roses, Skoura Oasis, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO), High Atlas / Tizi-n-Tichka (2
Day-by-day itinerary
Errachidia → Merzouga — 130 km / ~2 h
- Pickup Errachidia hotel/airport
- Ziz Valley scenic drive — date palm gorge, 100+ km; Hassan Addakhil Dam viewpoint
- Erfoud — fossil capital; trilobite/ammonite/orthoceras workshops; black marble
- Merzouga / Erg Chebbi — dunes up to 250 m; camel trekking at sunset
- Sahara sunset from elevated dune; sandboarding option
- Luxury desert camp: traditional Moroccan dinner, Berber music/drumming, stargazing
Merzouga → Dades Valley — 270 km / ~4 h
- Pre-dawn Sahara sunrise over Erg Chebbi; camel return to village
- Rissani — Tafilalt ancient capital; Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif; authentic souk (Tue/Thu/Sun market days); Ksar Rissani; Ksar Oulad Abdelhalim ruins
- Todra Gorge — 300 m limestone walls, 10 m wide at base; Todra River; world-class rock climbing
- Dades Valley — "Valley of 1000 Kasbahs"; Monkey Fingers rock formations; panoramic viewpoints
Dades Valley → Marrakech — 330 km / ~7 h
- Valley of Roses (Kelaa M'Gouna) — Damask rose harvest; May = Rose Festival
- Skoura oasis — Kasbah Amerhidl ("Kasbah of the Storks")
- Ouarzazate — film capital; optional Atlas Film Studios (Gladiator, Game of Thrones)
- Ait Ben Haddou — UNESCO World Heritage ksar; pre-Saharan earthen architecture; climb to top for panoramic views
- High Atlas via Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2,260 m)
- Evening arrival Marrakech; optional Jemaa el-Fna square
What’s included
Included
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan
- Errachidia airport pickup and Marrakech drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Camel trekking with local guides
- 1 night luxury desert camp + 1 night kasbah hotel (Dades Valley)
- 2 Breakfasts + 2 Dinners
- 4×4 off-road excursion to nomad families
- All fuel and transport costs
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches (~€10–20/day)
- Beverages and personal drinks
- Tips
- Entry fees to monuments
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
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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