Tours from Errachidia

A campfire under the stars at a desert camp near Merzouga – Tours from Errachidia
A campfire under the stars at a desert camp near Merzouga. One of the stops on our private Tours from Errachidia.

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Tours from Errachidia

Private tours that meet you at Errachidia airport or bus station: straight to the dunes of Merzouga, then on to Marrakech, Fes or Casablanca.

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11 Tours from Errachidia

A candlelit dinner table for two set up beside a desert camp at night
A candlelit dinner table for two set up beside a desert camp at night. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Errachidia.

2-Day Honeymoon Desert Escape in Merzouga with Luxury Camp

  • Private Tour for Two
  • Luxury desert camp
  • Sunset Camel Ride
  • Private Candlelit Dinner

Price On request

Camels crossing the red dunes of Erg Chebbi under a deep blue sky
Camels crossing the red dunes of Erg Chebbi under a deep blue sky. Seen on our private Tours from Errachidia.

2-Day Merzouga Desert Tour with Camel Trek & Desert Camp

  • Private Tour
  • Hotel + Desert Camp
  • Camel Trekking
  • Sandboarding
Travellers leading camels across the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga
Travellers leading camels across the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga. One of the stops on our private Tours from Errachidia.

3-Day Errachidia Desert Tour to Merzouga

  • Round Trip from Errachidia
A camel caravan crossing the wide dunes of Erg Chebbi
A camel caravan crossing the wide dunes of Erg Chebbi. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Errachidia.

3-Day Errachidia to Fes Desert Tour via Merzouga

  • Hotels + Desert Camp
  • Ziz Valley
A traveller walking among the tall dunes of the Merzouga desert
A traveller walking among the tall dunes of the Merzouga desert. Seen on our private Tours from Errachidia.

3-Day Errachidia to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga

  • Todra & Dades
A small camel caravan on the dunes near Merzouga
A small camel caravan on the dunes near Merzouga. One of the stops on our private Tours from Errachidia.

4-Day Errachidia to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga

  • Ait Ben Haddou
The earthen ksar of Ait Ben Haddou
The earthen ksar of Ait Ben Haddou. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Errachidia.

5-Day Errachidia to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga

  • Desert Camp
  • Draa Valley
Bab Boujloud, the blue tiled gate of the Fes medina
Bab Boujloud, the blue tiled gate of the Fes medina. Seen on our private Tours from Errachidia.

6-Day Errachidia to Casablanca Tour via Merzouga & Fes

  • Riads + Desert Camp
  • Imperial Cities
A traveller on a terrace overlooking the blue city of Chefchaouen
A traveller on a terrace overlooking the blue city of Chefchaouen. One of the stops on our private Tours from Errachidia.

8-Day Errachidia to Casablanca Tour via Merzouga & Chefchaouen

  • Chefchaouen
A sandgrouse resting on the stony desert near Merzouga
A sandgrouse resting on the stony desert near Merzouga. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Errachidia.

2-Day Merzouga Birding Tour: Dunes, Oases & Desert Birds

  • Desert Camp Night
  • Birdwatching
  • Dawn & Dusk
A Cream-coloured Courser on the stony desert near Merzouga
A Cream-coloured Courser on the stony desert near Merzouga. Seen on our private Tours from Errachidia.

3-Day Merzouga Birdwatching Tour: Desert Birds of Erg Chebbi

  • Guesthouse & Desert Camp
  • Early Starts

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Good to know

About Our Tours from Errachidia

Errachidia has the nearest airport to Erg Chebbi, about two hours from Merzouga through the palm groves of the Ziz Valley. Starting here means your first evening can already be spent on a camel in the dunes.

After the desert our tours from Errachidia head west through the Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley to Marrakech, or north through the Middle Atlas to Fes and on to Chefchaouen and Casablanca.

  • 11private tours from Errachidia
  • 2 – 8days, shortest to longest
  • Door to doorpickup at your hotel, airport or station
  • Flexibleevery itinerary can be adjusted

Highlights

Why Start Your Morocco Tour in Errachidia

  • Closest airport to the dunesErrachidia is about two hours from Erg Chebbi, the fastest way to reach the Sahara by plane.
  • The Ziz ValleyOne of the longest palm groves in Morocco runs south from the town.
  • Ksour of the TafilaletEarth villages and the old caravan capital of Rissani.
  • Gnawa musicThe village of Khamlia welcomes visitors with traditional music.
  • West to the gorgesContinue to the Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley and Marrakech.
  • More time in the desertLess driving means more time for the dunes, sunrise and the camp.

Where to go

Where Our Tours from Errachidia Go

Ziz Valley, a highlight of our tours from Errachidia
Ziz Valley, a highlight of our tours from Errachidia. One of the stops on our private Tours from Errachidia.

Ziz Valley

Palm groves and ksour along the river.

Merzouga, a highlight of our tours from Errachidia
Merzouga, a highlight of our tours from Errachidia. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Errachidia.

Merzouga

Camel ride and desert camp in Erg Chebbi.

Dayet Srji, a highlight of our tours from Errachidia
Dayet Srji, a highlight of our tours from Errachidia. Seen on our private Tours from Errachidia.

Dayet Srji

The seasonal lake below the dunes.

Rissani, a highlight of our tours from Errachidia
Rissani, a highlight of our tours from Errachidia. One of the stops on our private Tours from Errachidia.

Rissani

The market town near the ruins of Sijilmassa.

Todra & Dades, a highlight of our tours from Errachidia
Todra & Dades, a highlight of our tours from Errachidia. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Errachidia.

Todra & Dades

Gorges on the way to Marrakech.

Fes, a highlight of our tours from Errachidia
Fes, a highlight of our tours from Errachidia. Seen on our private Tours from Errachidia.

Fes

North over the Middle Atlas to Fes.

Experiences

What You Will Experience

Starting in Errachidia gives you more hours in the Sahara and less time on the road.

Walking the dunes in Morocco
Walking the dunes in Morocco. One of the stops on our private Tours from Errachidia.

Walking the dunes

Erg Chebbi

Music in Khamlia in Morocco
Music in Khamlia in Morocco. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Errachidia.

Music in Khamlia

Near Merzouga

Sand bath tradition in Morocco
Sand bath tradition in Morocco. Seen on our private Tours from Errachidia.

Sand bath tradition

Merzouga, in summer

Stars over the Sahara in Morocco
Stars over the Sahara in Morocco. One of the stops on our private Tours from Errachidia.

Stars over the Sahara

Desert camp

When to go

Best Time for a Tour from Errachidia

Errachidia is on the edge of the Sahara, so the desert climate shapes the whole tour.

  • SpringMarch – MayThe ideal season: warm days and mild nights in the dunes.
  • SummerJune – AugustVery hot; we plan the camel ride for late evening and stay in camps with good shade.
  • AutumnSeptember – NovemberExcellent conditions and the date harvest in the Ziz Valley.
  • WinterDecember – FebruarySunny days, cold nights; warm blankets are provided in the camp.

Private tours

Why Book Your Errachidia Tour With Us

  • Fully private: only your group, your own vehicle and driver-guide
  • Pickup at your riad, hotel, airport or station in Errachidia
  • Every itinerary can be shortened, extended or changed
  • Stop whenever you like for photos, tea and short walks
  • Comfortable air-conditioned 4×4 or minibus
  • Guides speaking English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese

Frequently asked questions

Tours from Errachidia FAQs

How far is Merzouga from Errachidia?

About 130 kilometres, or around two hours by road through the Ziz Valley and Erfoud.

Can you meet us at Errachidia airport?

Yes. We meet you at Moulay Ali Cherif Airport, the bus station or your hotel. If you arrive on the evening flight, we can adjust the first day.

Is a 2-day desert tour from Errachidia worth it?

Yes. Thanks to the short drive, two days are enough for a camel ride, a night in the dunes and a sunrise.

Can the tour end in Marrakech or Fes?

Yes, several tours from Errachidia end in Marrakech, Fes or Casablanca.

What should I pack for the desert?

Light clothes for the day, a warm layer for the evening, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Your main luggage can stay in the vehicle.

How much does a private tour from Errachidia cost?

It depends on the group size, the season and the camp you choose. Send us your dates for a quote.

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Merzouga Desert
Merzouga Desert. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Errachidia.

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Merzouga Desert

Golden dunes, camel trekking, desert camps and unforgettable sunsets in the heart of the Sahara.

  • Camel trekking
  • Desert camps
  • Sunrise & sunset
Marrakech
Marrakech. Seen on our private Tours from Errachidia.

Marrakech

The red city: lively souks, palaces and gardens, and the gateway to the High Atlas and the desert roads.

  • Souks & palaces
  • Atlas day trips
  • Gateway to the desert
Fes
Fes. One of the stops on our private Tours from Errachidia.

The oldest living medina in the world, with its tanneries, madrasas and master craftsmen.

  • Ancient medina
  • Tanneries
  • Master craftsmen
Casablanca
Casablanca. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Errachidia.

Casablanca

Morocco’s Atlantic metropolis, home of the Hassan II Mosque and the usual starting point for imperial-city and grand tours.

  • Hassan II Mosque
  • Atlantic corniche
  • Arrival city
Tangier
Tangier. Seen on our private Tours from Errachidia.

Tangier

Where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean — a white medina, sea views and the road to Chefchaouen.

  • Sea views
  • Old kasbah
  • Road to Chefchaouen
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate. One of the stops on our private Tours from Errachidia.

Ouarzazate

Kasbahs, film studios and the road of a thousand kasbahs towards the Dades Valley.

  • Kasbahs
  • Film studios
Agadir
Agadir. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Errachidia.

Agadir

Long Atlantic beaches and year-round sunshine, a relaxed start or end to a Morocco tour.

  • Atlantic beaches
  • Year-round sun
  • Souss valley
Lanterns, carpets and white tents of a luxury desert camp under a pink evening sky
Lanterns, carpets and white tents of a luxury desert camp under a pink evening sky. Seen on our private Tours from Errachidia.

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