3 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM ERRACHIDIA TO MARRAKECH

DAY 1: ERRACHIDIA – ZIZ VALLEY – MERZOUGA – CAMEL TREKKING – OVERNIGHT IN DESERT CAMP

Today will start with a pick-up from Moulay Ali Cherif Airport or your hotel in Errachidia. We drive to  the scenic Ziz Valley, pausing for picturesque views. Then proceed to  Erfoud, known as the “Fossil Capital,” before arriving at Merzouga desert.  After relaxing at the hotel, you’ll prepare for an incredible camel ride into the heart of the dunes to view the breathtaking sunset.

When you arrive at the camp, you’ll be greeted with mint tea before settling into your comfy tents with bathroom and shower as the Sahara presents its stunning evening hues. Dinner is ready, and as you eat, a musical performance by the group around the fire adds to the allure of the starry Sahara night.

DAY 2: MERZOUGA – RISSANI – ARFOUD – TODGHA GORGES – DADS VALLEY

Today make sure to wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise, as the dunes come alive with a mesmerizing display of colors and shadows, so you will not miss an awe-inspiring spectacle. After breakfast, you will ride your camel back to the Merzouga, meet your driver and head to Dades gorges.

Along the way, we will stop at Rissani’s bustling traditional market. If you visit on a market day—Sundays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays—you’ll be greeted to a vibrant display of colors, fragrances, and sounds as you stroll through its bustling streets. Afterward, we drive to Arfoud, where you’ll have the opportunity to visit a workshop showcasing fossilized marble. The Journey continues through the picturesque palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad, where we will stop for lunch.

Next, we will drive to Todgha gorges. A river includes stunning, high, red cliff-sided canyons that make perfect rock climbing terrain. Explore the gorges at your leisure, wander around the stunning environment, and wonder at the natural beauty that surrounds you.

We continue the trip to the Dades Valley, passing via Boumalne Dades. Make stops along the way to see the famous “monkey fingers” rock formations and a charming site atop a mountain with stunning views of the Dades Valley. Finally, finish the day with dinner and a stay at a hotel.

DAY 3: DADES GORGE – OUARZAZATE  –  AIT BEN HADDOU  –  HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS  – MARRAKECH

 After breakfast, our tour will continue to Kalaa Magouna to explore the rose valley. If you visit in May, you can also attend the annual Rose Festival, where locals display rose products such as perfume, rose water, oil and decorations. You will pass through the palm trees of Skoura to reach Ouarzazate. In Ouarzazate, visit the studios where many famous films were shot.

The tour continues to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a fortified town recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This notable Kasbah has been filmed in various movies and TV series, such as Combatant, Alexander, The Mummy, and Diversion of Positions of Authority.

 After investigating this famous kasbah, we continue to Marrakech, passing through the Tizi-N-Tichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains. We’ll make stops for lunch and photo opportunities at beautiful spots along the way. The day concludes with an overnight in a Riad in Marrakech.