3-Day Private Sahara Tour from Errachidia to Merzouga

5.0 (1 reviews) Errachidia, Morocco
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Duration3 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the Sahara on a private 3-day journey from Errachidia to Merzouga, designed for travelers who want more than a simple transfer to the desert. Travel through the palm-filled Ziz Valley and historic Rissani before reaching the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.

Experience a sunset camel trek, spend two nights in the Merzouga area, watch sunrise over the dunes, visit Khamlia village and discover its Gnawa musical heritage, and enjoy time to explore the desert landscapes at a relaxed pace.

Because this is a private tour, the vehicle is reserved exclusively for your group and stops can be adapted when possible. With private air-conditioned transportation, direct pickup from Errachidia or Moulay Ali Cherif Airport, and an English-, French-, and Arabic-speaking driver, the experience combines desert scenery, local culture, and comfortable transportation in one complete Sahara journey.

What's included

  • Local assistance during the trip
  • Camel trek in Erg Chebbi
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Dinner
  • Sandboarding in dunes
  • Breakfast
  • 2 Nights accommodation (desert camp / hotel)
  • Fuel and parking fees
  • Professional driver
  • Hotel / airport pickup and drop-off
  • Tips and gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: Errachidia - Ziz Valley - Rissani - Merzouga Desert
  1. 20m · Admission ticket included
    Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Ziz Valley, known for its extensive palm groves, oasis landscapes, and dramatic scenery. Enjoy time for photos before continuing toward Rissani.
  2. Rissani
    45m
    Explore Rissani, a historic desert town and traditional trading center near Merzouga. Depending on the day, visit the local market area and discover the atmosphere of one of southeastern Morocco’s best-known oasis towns.
  3. 15m
    Arrive in Merzouga and take a short break before the desert experience. Enjoy traditional Moroccan tea, prepare for the camel trek, and meet the local team before entering the Erg Chebbi dunes.
  4. Erg Chebbi
    1h 30m
    Ride a camel across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi as the light changes over the Sahara. Stop for sunset views and photos before continuing to the desert camp for dinner and your overnight stay.
Day 2: Merzouga Desert Discovery & Local Culture
  1. Erg Chebbi
    45m
    Wake early to watch the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy quiet time on the dunes for photographs before returning for breakfast.
  2. Khamlia
    1h
    Visit Khamlia, a small village near Merzouga known for its Gnawa musical heritage. Meet local residents, learn about the community’s traditions, and enjoy a traditional Gnawa music performance when available.
  3. Merzouga
    2h
    Continue exploring the Merzouga desert area with time to enjoy the dunes, desert landscapes, and surrounding scenery. Depending on conditions and timing, stops can be made at viewpoints and quiet areas around Erg Chebbi.
  4. 1h
    Return to the dunes in the late afternoon to enjoy the changing colors of the Sahara at sunset. Relax with Moroccan tea and take photographs as the sun sets over Erg Chebbi.
Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani - Ziz Valley - Errachidia
  1. 15m
    After breakfast, leave Merzouga and begin the return journey to Errachidia through the desert landscapes of southeastern Morocco.
  2. Rissani
    30m
    Make a short stop in Rissani when timing allows, with an opportunity to browse local products such as dates, spices, and traditional goods before continuing toward the Ziz Valley.
  3. 20m
    Pause once more at the Ziz Valley for panoramic views of the palm-filled oasis and surrounding mountains before completing the journey to Errachidia.
  4. Errachidia
    1h
    Return to Errachidia for drop-off at your hotel, riad, Moulay Ali Cherif Airport, or another agreed location in the city.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your driver will contact you before departure to confirm the exact pickup time and location. Pickup is available from hotels, riads, Moulay Ali Cherif Airport, and agreed addresses in Errachidia. Please be ready at the confirmed pickup point before departure. At the end of the 3-day tour, you will be returned to Errachidia unless another arrangement has been confirmed in advance.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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