See the great dunes of Erg Chebbi in one day from Errachidia, with a camel ride and the oasis of the Ziz valley.
No time to sleep in the desert? In one day from Errachidia you can still walk on the dunes of Merzouga, ride a camel and visit the oases and villages around them.
We return to Errachidia in the evening, after the sunset over the sand.
A day in the dunes for travellers staying in Errachidia or passing through on business. You see the Ziz valley, the Gnawa village of Khamlia and the sunset over Erg Chebbi, and sleep back in your own hotel.
If you decide to stay, we can easily turn the day into a night in the desert camp.
Tour highlights
The Ziz gorges
Erfoud, the town of dates
Gnawa music in Khamlia
Optional sandboarding or quad
Camel ride at sunset
Return the same evening
The route
1Errachidia
2Erfoud
3Merzouga
Day by day
Part1
Morning · The Ziz valley
Pick-up in Errachidia, the viewpoint over the Ziz palm grove and the fossils of Erfoud.
We leave Errachidia and follow the Ziz valley south, a green canyon of palm trees and old ksour, with a stop at a viewpoint and in the date town of Erfoud.
Part2
Midday · Merzouga
Lunch in Merzouga, a visit to Khamlia and the black desert by 4x4.
In Merzouga you visit the Gnawa village of Khamlia, have lunch in a guesthouse by the dunes and, if you like, try sandboarding or a quad ride in the afternoon.
Part3
Sunset · The dunes
Camel ride in Erg Chebbi at sunset and return to Errachidia.
A camel ride into Erg Chebbi for the sunset over the dunes, then the drive back to Errachidia, 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
Not included
Lunches
Entrance fees to monuments
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.