Short on time but craving a Sahara adventure? This 2 days tour from Errachidia is expertly designed for a quick yet unforgettable desert immersion. Travel alongside the life-giving Ziz Valley before reaching the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes. Experience the timeless magic of a sunset camel trek, followed by an enchanting night beneath a canopy of stars at a comfortable desert camp.
Greet the dawn with a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes. Your return journey to Errachidia features a glimpse of local life at the Rissani market (market days apply) and scenic photo stops. This tour is the ideal solution for experiencing the Sahara’s essence within a tight schedule, ending with your drop-off in Errachidia.
Your Sahara adventure begins around 8:45 AM when your driver/guide meets you at your hotel in Errachidia. Setting off on your 2 days tour to Merzouga, you’ll soon stop to admire a stunning panoramic view of the Ziz Valley, one of Morocco’s most beautiful and longest river oases, known for its lush palm groves.
Journey onwards through Aoufous towards Erfoud, a town renowned for its fossils and an annual date festival. Here, you have the option to visit a local fossil craft workshop to see how these ancient treasures are prepared. From Erfoud, you’ll head directly to the captivating Erg Chebbi dunes, also known as the Merzouga dunes.
Upon arrival near the dunes, prepare for your camel trekking adventure. Embark on a ride (approx. 1 – 1.5 hours) into the golden sands. Enjoy the unique perspective, pause atop a high dune to witness a breathtaking sunset, perhaps try sandboarding (if interested), and capture incredible photos of the shifting desert light. As dusk settles, continue by camel to your desert camp. You’ll be greeted with traditional mint tea. Later, savor a delicious dinner, enjoy Berber drumming music around a campfire, and marvel at the brilliant, star-filled Saharan sky before retiring to your comfortable nomadic tent for the night.
An early wake-up is highly recommended to witness the magical sunrise painting the dunes with colour from a vantage point near the camp. After sunrise, enjoy breakfast and freshen up with a shower at the camp. Following these memorable moments, you’ll return to the dune’s edge – choose between riding your camel back or taking a convenient 4WD transfer.
Rejoin your driver to begin the journey back towards Errachidia. En route, if it’s a market day (typically Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday), you’ll have the opportunity to visit the vibrant traditional souk (market) in Rissani, the ancient capital of the Tafilalet region. Along the way, enjoy stops for panoramic views and photos, soaking in the last glimpses of the desert landscape.
Arrive back in Errachidia in the afternoon. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel or the airport, concluding your whirlwind yet unforgettable 2-day desert tour.
