3-Day Tour from Errachidia to Marrakech via the Desert
3 daysTours from ErrachidiaPrivateTailor-made
Land in Errachidia, sleep in the dunes of Merzouga and cross the south of Morocco to Marrakech.
A smart way to see the desert: fly to Errachidia, spend the first night in the Sahara and then travel west by road, discovering the gorges, the kasbahs and the High Atlas.
The trip ends in Marrakech, ready for the next part of your holiday.
Start straight in the desert by flying into Errachidia, then travel west through the gorges and the kasbahs to Marrakech. It is a clever way to see the south without spending your first day in the car.
You finish in Marrakech, where it is easy to continue your holiday or fly home.
Tour highlights
The Ziz valley
Camel ride and night in Erg Chebbi
The Todra gorges
The Dades valley
Ait Ben Haddou
The High Atlas to Marrakech
The route
1Errachidia
2Merzouga
3Todra
4Dades
5Ait Ben Haddou
6Marrakech
Day by day
Day1
Errachidia – Merzouga
Pick-up and drive through the Ziz valley and Erfoud to Merzouga. Camel ride and night in the camp.
From Errachidia the road follows the Ziz river south, a green valley of palm trees and old fortified villages called ksour, with a viewpoint over the Source Bleue of Meski. After Erfoud and Rissani, the dunes of Erg Chebbi rise on the horizon and you arrive in Merzouga.
Day2
Merzouga – Todra – Dades
Sunrise, then Rissani, Tinejdad and the Todra gorges. Night in the Dades valley.
Wake up early to watch the sunrise from the top of a dune, then ride back to the village for breakfast and a shower. The road west passes Rissani, the old capital of the Tafilalet with its busy market, and the oases of Tinejdad. In the afternoon you walk in the Todra gorges and continue to the Dades valley, famous for its winding road and rock formations.
Day3
Dades – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
The Rose Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou and the Tizi n'Tichka pass to Marrakech.
The road of the thousand kasbahs takes you through the Rose Valley, where Damask roses are grown, and the palm grove of Skoura with its earthen kasbahs. After Ouarzazate you visit the ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, then cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass and descend to Marrakech, arriving in the evening.
Included
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, riad or the airport
Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan
Professional driver who speaks several languages
Fuel, tolls and parking
Nights in hand-picked hotels, riads or kasbahs
Breakfast and dinner every night
Camel ride into the dunes at sunset
Night in a desert camp
Not included
Lunches
Drinks
Entrance fees to monuments
Local city guides (on request)
Tips and personal expenses
Good to know
This is a private tour: only your group travels in the vehicle. You can add days, change cities or choose the level of the hotels.
The price depends on the number of travellers and the hotels you choose. Ask us and we will send you the exact price.
Frequently asked questions
Are the tours private?
Yes. Only your group travels in the vehicle, with your own driver. We do not run shared tours.
How much does a tour cost?
The price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the level of accommodation. Send us your dates and we will reply with a clear price.
Can I change the itinerary?
Of course. You can add days, start or finish in another city, or choose different hotels. Every tour can be adapted.
What is the desert camp like?
Our camps in Merzouga have tents with real beds, dinner and breakfast. Luxury tents with private bathroom are available on request.
When is the best time to travel?
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal. Winter days are sunny but desert nights are cold; summer is very hot in the south.