Overview
Our 5 day tour from Errachidia to Marrakech is the smartest way to see the Sahara: fly into Errachidia airport, start in the Merzouga desert after a two-hour drive and finish in Marrakech, where you can fly home.
This Errachidia to Marrakech desert tour includes the airport pick-up, a camel trek and a night in a luxury desert camp, the Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley, the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, Ait Ben Haddou and the High Atlas pass of Tizi n'Tichka.
No backtracking and no long first day: one of the best Morocco desert tours for travelers flying from Barcelona.
Highlights
- Private pick-up at Errachidia airport (ERH)
- Camel trek and night in a luxury desert camp in Merzouga
- Todra Gorge and Dades Valley
- Skoura oasis and Ouarzazate
- UNESCO Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou
- High Atlas pass of Tizi n'Tichka to Marrakech
Itinerary · Day by Day
DAY1Errachidia Airport – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Welcome at the airport and drive through the Ziz Valley to Merzouga.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY2Merzouga 4×4 Tour – Camel Trek to the Luxury Camp
Hassi Labied, Khamlia and a nomad family, then a camel trek at sunset to your luxury desert camp.
Sahara Eden Camp, or similar
Private tent with a comfortable bed and a private bathroom with a hot shower. Dinner and breakfast included, with Berber music around the campfire under the stars. We never use basic camps or shared bathrooms.
DAY3Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Sunrise, the market of Rissani, a walk in the Todra Gorge and the night in the Dades Valley.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY4Dades Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou
The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, Skoura and the Atlas film studios of Ouarzazate.
Sunset over the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY5Ait Ben Haddou – Tizi n'Tichka – Marrakech
Crossing of the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass and arrival in Marrakech, drop-off at your riad or at Marrakech airport.
End of the tour · drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport
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Tour Map
Route: Errachidia Airport – Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Tizi n'Tichka – Marrakech
Accommodations
Choose one category for your whole trip. The desert camp is always luxury. These are our usual choices; if one is fully booked we arrange a similar hotel of the same category.
| Night | Standard | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night 1 Merzouga | Hotel Ksar Merzouga | Riad Azawad | Riad Serai Boutique Hotel |
| Night 2 Sahara (erg chebbi) | Sahara Eden Camp, or similar · luxury desert camp only | ||
| Night 3 Dades Valley | Riad Gabsi | Riad Paradise or Dar Blues | Eden Boutique Hotel |
| Night 4 Ouarzazate | Hotel Riad Amlal | Palm View Palace | Oz Palace Ouarzazate |
Price
The “from” price is for a private group of 17 people or more in standard accommodation. The final price depends on your group size, travel dates and the hotel category you choose. Ask us for a free quote.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van for 5 days
- English or Spanish speaking local driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport in Errachidia Airport (ERH) and Marrakech
- 3 nights in hotels or riads of your category + 1 night in a luxury desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner every day (vegetarian and vegan options)
- Camel ride in the dunes (one camel per person)
- Stops for photos and breaks whenever you want
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Personal expenses
Booking
If you’re looking to book or personalize this tour itinerary, let us know your ideas and preferences. We’ll craft an experience uniquely tailored to your vision. Our goal is to help you create the perfect Moroccan adventure. Don’t hesitate to contact us by email for more details.
If we haven’t replied to your message, please contact us on WhatsApp at +212 647-064454. We’ll be happy to help you!
Before You Go
- Bring layers: nights can be cold in the mountains and the desert, even in summer (and very cold from November to February).
- Pack sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and a scarf to protect you from sun and sand.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the medinas, gorges and kasbahs.
- Bring a small bag for the desert night; your big luggage stays safe in the car.
- Have some cash in dirhams for lunches, drinks and small shopping; card payment is rare in villages.
- Roads in the mountains are winding: tell us if you get car sick and we will stop more often.
- Mobile network works in most places, and Wi-Fi is available in the hotels.
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FAQs
Is this tour private?
Yes. The car, the driver and the guide are only for you and your group. We never mix travelers from different bookings.
Are hotels included?
Yes, every night is included in the category you choose (standard, mid-range or luxury), and the desert night is always in a luxury camp.
Are meals included?
Breakfast and dinner are included every day. Lunches and drinks are not included, so you can choose where and what to eat.
Is the airport transfer included?
Yes. We pick you up at your riad, hotel or the airport in Errachidia Airport (ERH) and drop you off at the end of the tour in Marrakech.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Of course. You can add a night, change the hotels or add experiences like a nomad family visit, a cooking class or a romantic dinner in the dunes. Tell us your wishes.
What kind of vehicle is used?
A private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van, depending on the size of your group.
What is the best time for this tour?
The tour runs all year. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most pleasant. Summer days are hot, and winter nights in the mountains and the desert are cold.
