6-Day Errachidia to Marrakech Tour

Highlights

• Pick-up at Errachidia airport, the closest airport to the dunes
• The Ziz Valley, Erfoud and Rissani
• Camel trek and a night in a luxury desert camp, then a full day in the Merzouga region
• The Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley and the Valley of Roses
• Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou
• A guided day in Marrakech

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1. 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

2. 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. Explore the area by 4×4 — an old kohl (eyeliner) mine, Berber tea with a nomad family, Gnawa music in Khamlia, a palm grove walk and the seasonal lake known for flamingos when there is water.

   Overnight:

   Hotel in Merzouga

3. Day 3

   Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

   After breakfast, visit Rissani, the historic capital of the Tafilalet, and a fossil workshop in Erfoud. Through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinejdad, reach the Todra Gorge for a walk and lunch, then continue via Boumalne Dades to the "Monkey Fingers" rock formations and a viewpoint over the valley.

   Overnight:

   Hotel in the Dades Valley

4. Day 4

   Dades Valley – Valley of Roses – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech

   Visit the Valley of Roses at Kelaat M'Gouna, drive through the palm groves of Skoura and stop at the film studios in Ouarzazate. At Ait Benhaddou, a short walk leads up through the ksar. Cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass to Marrakech.

   Overnight:

   Riad in Marrakech

5. Day 5

   Guided tour of Marrakech

   Explore the "Red City" with a local guide (a short drive and a 3-hour walking tour) — the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Madrasa and the souks — with lunch near Jemaa el-Fna. Later visit the Koutoubia Mosque and the Majorelle Garden, then return to Jemaa el-Fna in the evening on your own.

   Overnight:

   Riad in Marrakech

6. Day 6

   Marrakech – departure

   Depending on your flight time, enjoy some free time in Marrakech before we drop you at the airport or your onward accommodation.

Practical information

Tour type

Private one-way tour from Errachidia to Marrakech

Pick-up

Errachidia Moulay Ali Cherif Airport (ERH) or your accommodation

Drop-off

Your accommodation or the airport in Marrakech

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