3 Days Desert Tour Errachidia to Marrakech

Overview

The 3 days desert tour from Errachidia to Marrakech is a fantastic journey that will take you through diverse landscapes, including the Sahara Desert, the stunning Atlas Mountains, and historical monuments.

First, the tour starts in Errachidia traveling through the Ziz Valley, Erfoud, Aoufous, and Rissani.

Moreover, experience a camel trek into the middle of the Desert and spend an overnight in the desert camp under a starry sky with vibrant sunset, and sunrise.

Next, enjoy the dramatic Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Rose Valley, Atlas Studios, Taourirt Kasbah as well as the World Heritage of Unesco Ait Ben Haddou.

Finally, the tour ends in the red city of Marrakech

Highlights

Itinerary program of the 3-day Errachidia Desert Tour to Marrakech

Here is the itinerary details of the  3 days tour from Errachidia to Marrakech:

1st Day: Errachidia - Ziz Valley - Merzouga Desert

The 3-Day Desert Tour from Errachidia to Marrakesh starts with a pick-up from your hotel/riad in Errachidia and depart toward Merzouga. First, a stop will be made at the Ziz Valley which is a picturesque and fertile valley located in the eastern part of Morocco and well known for its stunning landscapes, lush greenery, and the Ziz River that flows through it, also considered the second longest valley in Morocco.

Furthermore, continue the way through Erfoud town which is renowned for its rich fossils including ammonites and trilobites, also, its surrounding desert landscapes have been featured in several movies, including “The Mummy” and “The Prince of Persia.” 

Afterward, arrive in Merzouga and start an experience that everyone should do at least once in a lifetime which is start the camel ride to the middle of the dunes to watch a vibrant sunset from the top of the great dunes.

Later, continue the camel ride to the desert camp where you will be welcomed with Berber Whiskey (tea with mint), enjoy dinner and enjoy the breathtaking starry sky with Berber drums played by locals, and sleep in nomadic tents.

2nd Day: Merzouga - Rissani - Todra Gorges - Boumalne Dades

Waking up early morning is a must-do to contemplate the vibrant sunrise in the middle of the Erg-Chebbi dunes. After breakfast, you return with camels to Merzouga village and commence the second day toward Boumalne Dades.

First, a stop will be made in Rissani to explore its vibrant market which is more lively three days a week ( Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday).

Later, pass through Erfoud, Jorf, Touroug, Tinjdad, and Tenghir where will stop to stroll and enjoy the breathtaking natural landscapes of the Todra Gorges, a famous place for rock climbing with its big canyons that reach up to 400 meters.

Finally, reach Boumalne Dades and arrive at the hotel. Accommodation with dinner and breakfast in a hotel

3rd Day: Dades Valley - Valley of Roses - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech

After breakfast, we commence the last day of the Errachidia desert tour to Marrakech. To begin. The first stop will be in Kalaat M’gouna known as the Valley of Roses, here a festival takes place annually in the last week of April or the first week of May, bringing visitors from all around the world to enjoy the atmosphere of the festival in which the local show their traditions and special dancing which is called Ahidous. 

Later, pass through Idelsane, Skoura palm trees, and Ouarzazate to visit the Atlas Studios (optional) and the Taourirt Kasbah. 

Next, continue to visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and a stunning example of a traditional Moroccan fortified village, several movies were shot in this ancient Kasbah such as The Mummy, The Man Who Would Be a King, Queen of the Desert, and Lawrence of Arabia…etc in addition to TV series like Game of Thrones and the Amazing Race.

After a free time for lunch, we continue to Marrakesh through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi N Tichka pass offering spectacular views of the mountains and the Berber villages located at the edge of the mountains.

In the afternoon/evening arrive in the red city Marrakesh and transfer to your accommodation (hotel, riad, or hostel) marking the end of your 3 day Errachidia tour to Marrakech

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Frequently Asked Questions

Historically known as Ksar es-Souk, Errachidia was renamed in honor of the Moroccan king Hassan II, whose birth name was Moulay Hassan ben Mohammed ben Youssef el Alaoui Errachid.

 

 
 

Errachidia’s economy is diverse, with several key sources of income, for example agriculture, tourism, Services and Trade, Military and Government Presence, and Handicrafts

Errachidia serves as a gateway to the Sahara Desert, making it a popular stop for tourists heading to Merzouga and other desert destinations.

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