Overview
Our 4 day private desert tour from Errachidia to Marrakech gives you time to discover the Sahara, the local villages and the kasbahs. This 4 days Morocco desert tour from Errachidia spends a full day in the Merzouga region with its lake, mines, oases, nomads and the Gnawa music of Khamlia.
Ride a camel to a high dune for the sunset and sleep in a luxury desert camp, then the souk of Rissani, the Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley, Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou before the High Atlas.
This Errachidia Sahara desert tour is private and flexible: perfect for a relaxed and authentic journey to Marrakech.
Highlights
- Full day around the Merzouga dunes, lake, mines and oases
- Nomad tents and Gnawa music in Khamlia
- Camel trek at sunset and night in a luxury camp
- Rissani souk and fossil marble in Erfoud
- Todra Gorge, Dades Valley and the Roses Valley
- Ouarzazate film studios and Ait Ben Haddou
Itinerary · Day by Day
DAY1Errachidia Airport – Merzouga
Pick-up at Errachidia airport and drive south to Merzouga.
Dinner and the night in a hotel near the dunes.
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 Region – Nomads – Khamlia – Lake – Camel Trek to the Camp
A full day around the Erg Chebbi: the nomads in their woven tents, Khamlia and its Gnawa music, a palm grove and the lake.
In the afternoon, camels to a high dune for the sunset and your luxury desert camp with Berber drums.
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 – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Rissani and its souk (Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday), a fossil marble workshop in Erfoud and the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad.
The Todra Gorge, lunch, the Monkey Fingers and the viewpoints of 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 – Roses Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
The Roses Valley, the palm groves of Skoura and the film studios of Ouarzazate.
The kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the Tizi n'Tichka Pass and drop-off in Marrakech.
End of the tour · drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport
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Tour Map
Route: Errachidia – Merzouga – Khamlia – Erg Chebbi – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – 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 |
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 4 days
- English or Spanish speaking local driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport in Errachidia and Marrakech
- 2 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 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.
