Errachidia to Merzouga 2 Day Tour
- Errachidia → Merzouga start
- Merzouga Jeep Tour → Rissani → Errachidia end
Tour overview
A 2 days · 1 nights journey along the Errachidia → Merzouga route. Highlights include Errachidia, Ziz Valley, Erfoud.Quick facts
Duration
2 Days · 1 Nights
Route
Errachidia → Merzouga
Group
Private & customizable
Transport
Private air-conditioned 4×4
Departure
Errachidia (airport or hotel pickup included)
Key destinations
Errachidia, Ziz Valley, Erfoud, Merzouga / Erg Chebbi, Dayet Srji (flamingo lake), Gnawa Village, Rissani
Day-by-day itinerary
Errachidia → Merzouga — Ziz Valley, Erfoud & Sahara Desert
- Pickup from Errachidia hotel or airport (ERH)
- Ziz Valley — date palm gorge 100+ km; viewpoints above Hassan Addakhil Dam; trans-Saharan caravan history
- Erfoud — fossil capital; trilobites, ammonites, orthoceras workshops; Medjool date sampling at local market
- Merzouga — Erg Chebbi dunes (up to 150 m high, 22 km stretch); arrival at luxury desert camp
- Sunset camel ride into Erg Chebbi dunes (1–2 h); sandboarding available
- Stargazing — Milky Way visible; no light pollution
- Traditional Berber dinner: harira soup, tagine, khobz, Berber/Gnawa music around campfire
Merzouga Jeep Tour → Rissani → Errachidia
- Pre-dawn Sahara sunrise over Erg Chebbi dunes
- Breakfast at camp: khobz, amlou (argan butter + honey + almonds), olives, mint tea
- 4×4 jeep excursion: Dayet Srji salt lake (seasonal flamingo habitat); Hamada volcanic black rock fields; nomadic desert settlements
- Nomadic Berber family visit — goat-hair khaima tent; mint tea; conversation on desert navigation, water-finding, carpet weaving; portion of tour fee returned to families
- Gnawa Village — live performance: guembri (3-string bass lute), qraqab (iron castanets), call-and-response vocals; UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Rissani — ancient Tafilalt capital; Alaouite dynasty birthplace; Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif; Rissani Souk (Tue/Thu/Sun market days); Ksar Rissani; Ksar Oulad Abdelhalim palace ruins
- Return drive north through Ziz Valley to Errachidia
- Drop-off: Errachidia hotel or airport
What’s included
Included
- Private air-conditioned 4×4
- Errachidia airport pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Camel trekking with local guides
- 1 night luxury desert camp
- Breakfast + Dinner
- 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 for guides/drivers
- 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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