The 3 day trip from Errachidia to Merzouga Desert is the perfect short adventure for travelers who want to experience the magic of the Sahara without rushing. Starting directly from Errachidia Airport or your hotel, this immersive desert journey takes you deep into southeastern Morocco, where dramatic landscapes, ancient kasbahs, and golden sand dunes define the experience. Designed for comfort, culture, and authentic encounters, this tour is ideal for couples, small groups, and first-time desert visitors.
During this 3 days tour from Errachidia to Merzouga Desert, you’ll travel through the lush Ziz Valley, explore traditional Berber villages, and reach the iconic Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga. A guided camel trek at sunset leads you into the heart of the Sahara, where you’ll spend the night in a desert camp under a sky filled with stars. With the support of a professional Errachidia tour guide, every stop offers insight into local life, history, and desert traditions.
This private Errachidia desert tour balances scenic drives with meaningful experiences, including visits to nomadic families, fossil sites, and panoramic viewpoints over the dunes. On the final day, you’ll enjoy a peaceful desert sunrise before returning to Errachidia, completing an unforgettable 3 day desert tour from Errachidia to Merzouga that blends adventure, culture, and relaxation into one seamless journey.
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Pick-up and drop-off from Errachidia Airport or hotel
Scenic drive through the lush Ziz Valley oasis
Visit to Erfoud fossil workshops
Camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes
Sunset and sunrise experiences in the Sahara Desert
Overnight stay in a traditional desert camp
4×4 desert exploration around Merzouga
Visit nomadic families and learn about Berber life
Enjoy authentic Gnawa music in Khamlia village
Explore Rissani and its traditional souk
Private tour with an experienced Errachidia tour guide
Your 3 day trip from Errachidia to Merzouga Desert begins with pick-up from Errachidia Airport or your hotel. Start your journey by driving south through the spectacular Ziz Valley, one of Morocco’s largest palm oases, known for its lush scenery and dramatic desert cliffs. Several panoramic stops allow you to admire the contrast between green palm groves and arid landscapes.
Continue to Erfoud, a town famous for fossils and marble workshops, where you may visit a local fossil factory to learn about the region’s ancient marine history. In the afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, at the edge of the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. Here, you’ll switch to camels and begin a memorable camel trek into the Sahara Desert, timed perfectly for sunset over the dunes.
After reaching your desert camp, enjoy traditional Moroccan dinner, Berber music around the campfire, and an overnight stay under the stars.
Driving distance: ~130 km
Driving time: ~2.5–3 hours
Wake up early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Merzouga dunes, followed by breakfast at the camp. Today is dedicated to discovering the desert region on a deeper level as part of your Errachidia desert tour.
Travel by 4×4 around Erg Chebbi to visit nomadic families, learn about their lifestyle, and share a cup of mint tea. Continue to the village of Khamlia, where you’ll experience traditional Gnawa music, performed by descendants of sub-Saharan communities. You’ll also explore desert plains, fossil areas, and seasonal lake beds that appear after rainfall.
In the afternoon, return to your desert hotel or riad near the dunes. Enjoy free time to relax, walk on the sand dunes, or try sandboarding before dinner and overnight stay.
Driving distance: ~40 km (off-road exploration)
Driving time: ~2–3 hours
After breakfast, depart Merzouga and head toward Rissani, the historic trading center of the region and former capital of the Tafilalt. If it’s a market day, you’ll have time to explore the lively souks, where locals trade spices, dates, and traditional goods.
Continue driving north through the scenic Ziz Valley, enjoying final photo stops along the way. Your 3 day desert tour from Errachidia to Merzouga concludes with drop-off at Errachidia Airport or your hotel, marking the end of an unforgettable Sahara experience guided by a professional Errachidia tour guide.
Driving distance: ~130 km
Driving time: ~2.5–3 hours
This Morocco tour plan is only a sample. Get in touch with us, and we will design a custom itinerary that fits your interests and travel style.
