Description
Discover the Moroccan desert on a 3-day tour connecting Errachidia to Marrakech. This trip takes you through the Ziz Valley and the golden dunes of Merzouga for an authentic Sahara experience. You will explore the desert in a 4×4, meet local Berber families, attend traditional music shows, and go on an unforgettable camel ride. The itinerary ends with the return to Marrakech, passing through impressive gorges, the Dades Valley, the spectacular site of Ait Benhaddou, and the majestic Atlas Mountains.
Highlights of the tour
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Crossing the Ziz Valley and arriving at the golden dunes of Merzouga.
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Explore the desert in a 4×4 and discover the landscapes of the Paris-Dakar rally.
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Meet local Berber families and share a traditional tea.
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Discover the village of Khamlia and immerse yourself in Gnaoua music.
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Camel ride to watch the sunset and spend the night in the desert.
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Return to Marrakech via Erfoud, famous for its fossils.
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Travel through the Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley, the historic site of Ait Benhaddou, and the Atlas Mountains for spectacular panoramic views.
What is included in your Marrakech package
- Comfortable and comprehensive services throughout the tour
- Moroccan private driver, speaking several languages
- Accommodation including breakfast and dinner each day, depending on the category chosen
- Certified local guides in major cultural and historical cities
- Round-trip transfers to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the trip
- Camel ride in the Merzouga desert (for desert tours)
- Overnight stay in a Saharan camp with traditional entertainment (for desert tours)
What is excluded
- Accommodation.
- Drinks.
- Entrance fees to tourist sites.
- Personal purchases.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Errachidia – Merzouga Desert
Upon arrival at Errachidia Airport, you will be welcomed and driven to the Merzouga Desert through the picturesque Ziz Valley. You will have free time at the foot of the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi to relax or take a short walk in the desert. The evening will be spent in comfortable accommodation near the dunes, with dinner and breakfast included.
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Day 2: Desert exploration and camel ride
After breakfast, set off on a 4x4 excursion into the desert, following the famous Paris-Dakar trail. You will visit a Berber family living behind the dunes and share a traditional tea while discovering their way of life. Next, head to the village of Khamlia, where you will attend a demonstration of Gnaoua music, inherited from communities from Mali and Sudan. After lunch in the village, you will join your camels for a sunset ride to the nomad camp, where you will spend the night under the stars, accompanied by traditional music.
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Day 3: Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After breakfast at the camp, return by camel to your vehicle. You will leave the desert and head to Marrakech via Erfoud, famous for its fossils, then through the impressive Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley. En route, there will be a stop at the historic site of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before continuing through the Atlas Mountains with their spectacular panoramic views. Arrival in Marrakech in the evening marks the end of your three-day adventure in the Moroccan desert.
