6 days · 5 nights
Private tours from Errachidia
4-Day Errachidia to Marrakech Desert Tour
Fly into Errachidia and out of Marrakech — the Erg Chebbi dunes with a camel trek and a night in a luxury camp, a day in the Merzouga region, the Todra and Dades gorges and Ait Benhaddou.
- Duration
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Departure
- Errachidia
- Destination
- Merzouga, the southern gorges and Ait Benhaddou
- Ends in
- Marrakech
Overview
Flying into Errachidia and out of Marrakech is an efficient way to see southern Morocco: you start next to the dunes instead of driving to them, and the journey back across the south becomes the second half of your holiday.
After a sunset camel ride, a night at a luxury camp in Erg Chebbi and a day exploring the Merzouga region, the route heads west through the Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley, then along the Valley of Roses to Ouarzazate and the ksar of Ait Benhaddou, before crossing the High Atlas to Marrakech.
Route
- Errachidia
- Ziz Valley
- Erfoud
- Merzouga
- Khamlia
- Rissani
- Todra Gorge
- Dades Valley
- Skoura
- Ouarzazate
- Ait Benhaddou
- Marrakech
Highlights
- Start from Errachidia, the closest airport to the Erg Chebbi dunes, and finish in Marrakech
- Camel ride to a high dune for sunset and a night in a luxury desert camp
- A day in the Merzouga region with a nomad family and Gnawa musicians
- The Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley
- The Valley of Roses, Skoura and the film studios of Ouarzazate
- The UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Benhaddou and the Tizi n'Tichka pass
Photo gallery
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Errachidia – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga – camel trek
We pick you up at Errachidia airport or your accommodation and follow the Ziz Valley south, stopping for a panoramic view over its palm groves and earthen villages, to Erfoud, where we visit a fossil-marble workshop. In the afternoon you reach Merzouga, switch to camels and ride to a high dune for sunset, then on to a luxury camp for Berber drums around the fire, dinner and the night.
- Overnight:
- Luxury desert camp, Erg Chebbi
- Meals:
- Dinner
Day 2
Exploring the Merzouga region – nomads, Khamlia, lake and palm grove
Sunrise from the dunes, breakfast and a camel ride back to your driver. We spend the day exploring the region by 4×4 — an old kohl (eyeliner) mine, tea with a nomad family in their woven tent, Gnawa music in Khamlia, lunch, a palm grove walk and Merzouga's seasonal lake, known for flamingos when there is water. Dinner and the night at a hotel.
- Overnight:
- Hotel in Merzouga
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
Day 3
Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
After breakfast we visit Rissani, the historic capital of the Tafilalet, whose large market is busiest on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinejdad we reach the Todra Gorge, a canyon of high red cliffs, with time to walk and have lunch. We continue via Boumalne Dades to the "Monkey Fingers" rock formations and a viewpoint over the Dades Valley, followed by dinner and the night at a hotel.
- Overnight:
- Hotel in the Dades Valley
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
Day 4
Dades Valley – Valley of Roses – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech
We drive to Kelaat M'Gouna and the Valley of Roses, where a rose festival is held each May, then through the palm groves of Skoura to Ouarzazate, the "gate of the desert", to visit the film studios. At Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site seen in films including Gladiator and in Game of Thrones, we explore the ksar before crossing the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Stops for lunch and photographs, and drop-off at your accommodation or the airport in Marrakech.
- Meals:
- Breakfast
What's included
- Pick-up at your accommodation or Errachidia airport; drop-off at your accommodation or the airport in Marrakech
- Private transport in an air-conditioned 4×4, including fuel
- English-speaking driver
- 2 nights in hotels or riads
- 1 night in a luxury desert camp with private bathrooms
- Camel ride (one camel per person)
- Sandboards available at the camp
- Breakfasts and dinners
- Stops at points of interest along the route
- Berber drumming evening at the camp
What's not included
- Flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips
Accommodation
- Night 1: luxury desert camp with private bathrooms
- Night 2: hotel in Merzouga
- Night 3: hotel in the Dades Valley
Practical information
- Tour type
- Private one-way tour from Errachidia to Marrakech, with your own driver and vehicle
- Pick-up
- Your accommodation or Errachidia Moulay Ali Cherif Airport (ERH)
- Drop-off
- Your accommodation or the airport in Marrakech
- Longest drive
- Day 4, from the Dades Valley over the High Atlas to Marrakech, with stops along the way
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 Marrakech. 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.
Related tours
- 6 days · 5 nights
5 days · 4 nights- 6 days · 5 nights
Ready to plan your Morocco journey?
Tell us when you would like to travel and who is coming. We will reply personally with ideas, availability and a quote.
WhatsApp +212 633 136 786 · greatmoroccoexperience@gmail.com