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5-Day Tour from Errachidia to Marrakech via Merzouga

5-Day Tour from Errachidia to Marrakech via Merzouga

Erfoud · Merzouga · Khamlia · Dayet Srji · Rissani · Tinejdad · Todra Gorge · Dades Valley · Valley of Roses …

⏱ 5 days☾ 4 nights⚑ From Errachidia⚐ To Marrakech✦ Private tour

Overview

A private 5-day journey from Errachidia to Marrakech, with your own driver. Highlights: Ziz Valley palm groves · 4x4 tour, Gnawa music and nomads · Todra Gorge – plus 2 nights in the Sahara.

Duration5 days
StartsErrachidia
EndsMarrakech
TypePrivate

Highlights

  • Ziz Valley palm groves
  • 4x4 tour, Gnawa music and nomads
  • Todra Gorge
  • Aït Ben Haddou at sunset
  • Tizi n'Tichka pass

Itinerary

D1

Day 1 · Errachidia – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

Pick-up at Errachidia airport or hotel and drive along the Ziz palm groves and Erfoud to Merzouga. Camel trek at sunset and night in the desert camp.

Meals: DinnerNight: Desert camp in Erg Chebbi
D2

Day 2 · A day around Erg Chebbi

Sunrise from the dunes, then a 4x4 tour: Gnawa musicians in Khamlia, tea with a nomad family, the seasonal lake of Dayet Srji and the old ksour of Rissani. Free time for sandboarding before a second night in Merzouga.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Desert camp or hotel in Merzouga
D3

Day 3 · Merzouga – Rissani – Todra – Dades

Sunrise over the dunes and breakfast. West through Rissani and Tinejdad to the Todra Gorge, whose walls rise up to 300 m, and on to the Dades Valley.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Guesthouse in the Dades Valley
D4

Day 4 · Dades – Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou

Through the Valley of Roses and the palm grove of Skoura to Ouarzazate, then to Aït Ben Haddou to see the ksar at sunset.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Guesthouse in Aït Ben Haddou
D5

Day 5 · Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Morning visit of Aït Ben Haddou, then over the Tizi n'Tichka pass to Marrakech, arriving in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast

Route map

Tour map

Your route

~900km by road
ATLAS MOUNTAINSSAHARAErrachidiaMerzougaDades ValleyAït Ben HaddouMarrakech0102030405N200 km
  1. 01Errachidia
  2. 02Merzouga
  3. 03Dades Valley
  4. 04Aït Ben Haddou
  5. 05Marrakech

Road route; stops shown are the start, the overnight places and the end. Open in Google Maps ↗

Where you sleep

Night 1Desert camp in Erg Chebbiafter day 1
Night 2Desert camp or hotel in Merzougaafter day 2
Night 3Guesthouse in the Dades Valleyafter day 3
Night 4Guesthouse in Aït Ben Haddouafter day 4

What's included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with an English-speaking driver
  • Pick-up at your riad, hotel or the airport
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Camel ride into Erg Chebbi with a camel guide
  • Night in a private tent with bed and en-suite bathroom
  • Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
  • Hotels, riads and guesthouses with breakfast (dinner where indicated)

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Local city guides (optional, on request)
  • Tips for driver and staff

Make it yours

Photos

5-Day Tour from Errachidia to Marrakech via Merzouga5-Day Tour from Errachidia to Marrakech via Merzouga5-Day Tour from Errachidia to Marrakech via Merzouga

What to bring

  • A small backpack for the night in the desert (big luggage stays in the car)
  • Sunglasses, sun cream and a hat or scarf
  • Comfortable shoes and light, long clothes
  • A warm layer for the evening – nights are cold from November to March
  • Cash for drinks, lunches and tips
  • Your passport (hotels and camps ask for it)

Good to know

  • Accommodation chosen according to your budget.
  • Starts in Errachidia and ends in Marrakech; other start or end cities on request.
  • Two nights in the desert: the second one can be in a hotel at the foot of the dunes.
  • Private tour: dates and timing adapted to you.
  • Cancellation conditions are confirmed with your quote.

Questions about this tour

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts in Errachidia – we pick you up at your hotel, riad or meeting point – and ends in Marrakech. If you prefer another start or end point, we can adapt it.

Is this tour private?

Yes. Only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and English-speaking driver. We never mix groups.

Can I customise this itinerary?

Absolutely. Add nights, change the start or end city, upgrade the hotels or the tent, or add activities – just tell us what you would like.

How do I book and pay?

Send us your dates by WhatsApp or email. We reply within 24 hours with the final itinerary and price, and explain the payment conditions in your quote.

What is the best time for this tour?

October to April is the most pleasant season. In summer the tour runs too, with camel rides in the late afternoon and early morning to avoid the heat.

Another question?

Ask us on WhatsApp – we answer within 24 hours.

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