3 days · 2 nights
Private tours from Errachidia
2-Day Errachidia to Merzouga Desert Tour
A short round trip from Errachidia, the closest airport to the dunes — the Ziz Valley, Erfoud and Rissani, a camel trek into Erg Chebbi and a night in a desert camp.
- Duration
- 2 days · 1 night
- Departure
- Errachidia
- Destination
- Merzouga (Erg Chebbi dunes)
- Ends in
- Errachidia
Overview
Errachidia’s airport is the closest to the Erg Chebbi dunes, so flying in here saves a long drive. This two-day round trip goes straight to the dunes of Erg Chebbi, through the region we call home: our family business is based in Erfoud, on the road to Merzouga.
The first day follows the palm groves of the Ziz Valley down to Erfoud and Rissani, before a camel trek into the dunes and a night at a desert camp. After sunrise, the second day is spent exploring the Merzouga region — Khamlia and its Gnawa musicians, a nomad family and the seasonal lake — before the drive back to Errachidia.
Route
- Errachidia
- Ziz Valley
- Erfoud
- Rissani
- Merzouga
- Khamlia
- Errachidia
Highlights
- Start from Errachidia, the closest airport to the Erg Chebbi dunes
- The palm groves and earthen villages of the Ziz Valley
- Rissani, the historic capital of the Tafilalet, and a fossil workshop in Erfoud
- Camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes and a night in a desert camp
- Sunrise over the dunes
- Gnawa music in Khamlia and the seasonal lake of Merzouga
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Errachidia – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga – camel trek
We pick you up at Errachidia airport or your accommodation and head south along the Ziz Valley, stopping for a panoramic view over its palm groves and earthen villages. In Erfoud we visit a fossil-marble workshop, then continue to Rissani, the historic capital of the Tafilalet, whose large market is busiest on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. We reach Merzouga in the afternoon, where you swap the 4×4 for a camel. About two hours before sunset, an experienced cameleer leads you into the dunes of Erg Chebbi to the camp, for dinner, Berber drumming and a night in the desert.
- Overnight:
- Luxury desert camp, Erg Chebbi
- Meals:
- Dinner
Day 2
Merzouga – Khamlia – Merzouga lake – Erfoud – Errachidia
Wake early for sunrise over the dunes, have breakfast and ride back by camel to meet your driver. We then explore the Merzouga region — Khamlia, where the Gnawa community, with roots in sub-Saharan Africa, shares its music; a nomad family's woven tent for Berber tea; and Merzouga's seasonal lake, known for flamingos when there is water. In the afternoon we drive back through Erfoud and the Ziz Valley to Errachidia, where we drop you at your accommodation or the airport.
- Meals:
- Breakfast
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation or Errachidia airport
- Private transport in an air-conditioned 4×4, including fuel
- English-speaking driver
- 1 night in a luxury desert camp with private bathrooms
- Camel ride (one camel per person)
- Sandboards available at the camp
- Breakfast and dinner
- Stops at points of interest along the route
- Berber drumming evening at the camp
What's not included
- Flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Tips
Accommodation
- Night 1: luxury desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes
Practical information
- Tour type
- Private round trip from Errachidia with your own driver and vehicle
- Pick-up
- Your accommodation or Errachidia Moulay Ali Cherif Airport (ERH)
- Distance
- About 130 km each way between Errachidia and Merzouga
- Good to know
- Errachidia is the closest airport to the Erg Chebbi dunes. Tell us your flight times and we will plan the day around them.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Our tours are private: you travel only with your own group, with a dedicated driver and vehicle. You will not be joined by other travellers.
Where does the tour start and finish?
The tour starts in Errachidia, with pick-up from your accommodation or the airport, and finishes in Errachidia. If you would like to start or finish somewhere else, let us know — the starting and end points can be adapted.
How much does this tour cost?
The price depends on the number of travellers, your travel dates and your choice of accommodation. Send us your dates and group size by WhatsApp or email and we will reply with a personal quote.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every itinerary can be adapted to your pace, interests and budget — you can add nights, skip stops or combine routes. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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