Overview
Our 2 day Merzouga desert tour from Errachidia is the quickest way to reach the high dunes of the Sahara. This Errachidia to Merzouga tour follows the Ziz Valley and its palm groves and kasbahs, and stops in Erfoud, the capital of fossils.
In the Erg Chebbi you ride a camel at sunset, try sandboarding and spend the night in a luxury desert camp with Berber music, before the market of Rissani on the way back.
Short, private and authentic, it is the ideal 2 days desert tour if you fly into Errachidia, and one of our most efficient Merzouga desert tours.
Highlights
- Panoramic views of the Ziz Valley
- Fossil workshop in Erfoud
- Camel ride and sandboarding in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Sunset and sunrise over the Sahara
- Night in a luxury desert camp
- Traditional market of Rissani
Itinerary · Day by Day
DAY1Errachidia – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga (Sahara)
Pick-up at 9 am at your hotel in Errachidia and a stop over the Ziz Valley.
A fossil workshop in Erfoud, then the Erg Chebbi dunes: camel trek at sunset, sandboarding, mint tea, Berber dinner and drums in 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.
DAY2Merzouga – Rissani – Errachidia
Sunrise and breakfast at the camp, then camel ride back to Merzouga.
The market of Rissani on foot and the drive back to Errachidia.
End of the tour · drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport
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Tour Map
Route: Errachidia – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga – Rissani – Errachidia
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 Sahara (erg chebbi) | Sahara Eden Camp, or similar · luxury desert camp only | ||
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 2 days
- English or Spanish speaking local driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport in Errachidia
- 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 and drop you off at the end of the tour in Errachidia.
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.
