3-Day Tour in the Great South of Morocco: Errachidia – Merzouga – Errachidia

Duration

4 days / 3 nights

Run

Every day

Tour Type

Private tour

Airport

Errachidia

Overview:

Discover the diversity and wonders of the Great South of Morocco, spanning valleys, deserts, and mountains. This rich and varied tour combines culture, nature, encounters with nomads, and a total immersion in the Berber world.

Highlights:

  • Explore the stunning landscapes of the Great South of Morocco (Vallées, désert et montagnes)
  • Experience a camel trek in the heart of the Sahara (Randonnée à dos de dromadaire dans les dunes)
  • Meet nomadic families and discover their traditions (Rencontres authentiques avec des nomades)
  • Enjoy traditional Berber cuisine and cultural immersion (Dîner et nuit en bivouac sous les étoiles)
  • Visit historical sites, including Rissani and its lively souk (Découverte du mausolée de Moulay Ali Cherif)
  • Admire breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the dunes (Moments inoubliables au lever et coucher du soleil)

Info:

  • Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
  • Starting Point: Errachidia (Airport or your accommodation)
  • Ending Point: Errachidia (Airport or your accommodation)
  • Transportation: Private 4×4 with driver
  • Accommodation: Desert camp & traditional riad/kasbah
  • Meals: Breakfasts & dinners included (lunch optional)
  • Languages: English, French,  guides available
  • Group Size: Private or small group tours
  • Activity Level: Moderate (camel trekking & some walking)
  • Availability: Year-round

Included/Excluded

  • Private transportation in a comfortable 4x4
  • Camel trekking experience in the desert
  • Accommodation in a desert camp & traditional riad/kasbah
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses

Tour Plan

Day 01 Errachidia - Ziz Valley - Rissani - Merzouga (130 km)

7:00 AM: Airport pickup, then head to Rissani via the Ziz Valley, crossing desert landscapes. Visit the mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, founder of the Alaouite dynasty, followed by a walk through the traditional Rissani souk.

Continue to Merzouga, where a breathtaking spectacle awaits: the Erg (sand dune desert) and the Reg (rocky desert). Enjoy a camel trek deep into the desert to witness the sunset.

End the day with a traditional Berber dinner and an evening of drumming under the stars. Overnight in a typical Berber tent—an unforgettable experience in the vast silence of the Sahara.

Day 02 Merzouga - Tamrdanite - Khamlia - Ouzina (60 km)

Wake up early to witness the spectacular sunrise over the desert, then return to camp for breakfast.

Departure to the village of Khamlia, passing through small Berber villages such as Tamrdanite, a unique opportunity to meet nomadic families and discover their way of life.

In Khamlia, the village of the Black people, you will enjoy a moment of escape listening to the spiritual music played by the Gnaoua.

Continue to Ouzina, famous for its spectacular dunes, particularly magical at sunset.

Dinner and overnight stay in a kasbah offering a 360° panorama of the desert.

Day 03 Ouzina - Erg Chebbi Dunes (60 km)

After breakfast, visit the village of Ouzina, an authentic place where you'll discover local cuisine in a local home, including the preparation and baking of bread in the village oven and the famous Berber pizza.

Return to the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes and stroll around the oases to explore traditional irrigation techniques.

Opportunities include climbing a large dune to enjoy a 360° panorama, quad biking or buggy riding (extra charge), or sandboarding (free).

Dinner and overnight stay at an inn at the foot of the dunes.

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