2 days tour from Errachidia to Merzouga
- 2 days / 1 night
- Errachidia
- Errachidia
Details of 2 days tour from Errachidia to Merzouga
Embark on a captivating 2-day journey from Errachidia to the enchanting Merzouga Desert. Experience the beauty of the Ziz Valley, explore Erfoud and Rissani, witness the magical sunset over the Erg Chebbi dunes, and immerse yourself in the cultural gems of Hassi Lbied, Merzouga, and Khamlia villages.
Day 1: Errachidia – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Rissani – Erg Chebbi Merzouga
Today, we will pick you up from your hotel/riad in Errachidia and drive you to the deep southeast of Morocco. Allowing you to take some photos of the fertile Ziz valley on the way to the golden dunes. After an hour’s drive, you will arrive at Erfoud( A town known for dates and fossils). You may have a short break to have your morning coffee, then continue your exploration. Discover the fossils workshop in Erfoud and immerse yourself in the weekly market (Saturday). Your drive continues to Rissani (highly recommend visiting its market as it is authentic especially Tuesday-Thursday or Sunday). After that, you can have your lunch by ordering the local Pizza called Madfona ( Please, ask your driver/guide for the recommendation). After lunch, you may visit Moulay Ali Sherif tombs before continuing to Erg Chebbi dunes. You will experience a camel ride to watch the sunset over the dunes and you will be glamping in a desert camp on the edge of the dunes. dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Erg Chebbi dunes – Hassi Lbied -Merzouga – Khamlia – Errachidia
Wake up to see the sunrise on the dunes and come back to the camp to have your breakfast. later on, we will leave the camp/hotel toward Hassiliebied, Merzouga, and Khamlia villages. Visit the canal irrigation system in the small oasis on the edge of the dunes. See Merzouga village where you get the chance to buy turban and Tuareg dress. You will head to Khamlia village for some music entertainment, pieces of soul-touching music known as Gnawa music. We will drive you back to Errachidia while we stop for lunch on the way. Drop off at your accommodation.
- Private A/C Van or 4×4 vehicle
- Fuel
- Pick up & Drop off
- Camel trek
- Overnight in a traditional nomad tent
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Entrance fees.
- Tips