This 3 days Errachidia to Marrakech tour is the best way to explore beautiful southern Morocco and the Ziz Valley, one of the country’s stunning rivers, and experience a camel ride and an overnight stay in a desert camp including sunset and sunrise.
This Errachidia Desert tour will give you the opportunity to spend enough time in the Sahara Desert, on our 3-day trip from Errachidia to Merzouga, you will visit the traditional weekly market of Rissani, the beautiful Todra Valley, the Dades Gorge, the Valley and Taourirt, the Kasbah and the cinema studios of Ouarzazate as well as the amphitheater of Ait Benhaddou Palace. On the UNESCO World Heritage List.
In addition to the High Atlas Mountains, where we will stop several times to enjoy their panoramic views and small authentic Berber villages before arriving in Marrakech.
our driver will pick you up at 9:00 AM from your hotel in Errachidia and start your 3 days journey from Errachidia to Marrakech, where you will stop to enjoy a panoramic view of the Ziz Valley, the second longest and most beautiful valley in Morocco.
The journey continues to the Erg Chebbi dunes, passing through Aoufous and Erfoud, a town famous for its fossils and the annual date festival if you want to visit a local paleontology workshop. Then you will continue on your way to the charming Erg Chebbi dunes, also called Merzouga dunes.
Arrive at the hotels, ski and prepare for a 1-hour sunset full face excursion, experience on the sand if that is an activity you are interested in, and completely break the pictures with the views.
it is worth getting up early in the morning to watch the sunrise near the camp. After these beautiful moments, you will have breakfast and shower at the camp, then you can take a camel or 4×4 ride back to the camp. The original location where you will meet your driver.
Continue your 3-day desert tour from Errachidia. You will visit the weekly Rissani market. If it is a market day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday), we will pass through small Berber villages such as Tourj, Tingjed and Tinghir, where we will stop to enjoy the beautiful Todra Valley, full of palm trees and plants.
We continue to Todra Gorge located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, a popular spot for climbers. We will have free time to walk through the Toum valleys, we will take a break for lunch and then we will travel to Boumalne Dades and in the afternoon to Dades Valley.
our journey towards Marrakesh continues via Kelaat M’Gouna, the Valley of Roses and the Skoura palm grove. We visit the Kasbah Taourirt and Ouarzazate cinema studios (optional).
Then we will drive to Ait Ben Haddou where we will visit its famous and oldest Kasbah (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986). Famous films were filmed in this amazing place, including Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy, Jewel of the Nile, Sahara with Penelope Cruz…etc. Free time for lunch.
We continue our journey through the Atlas Mountains through the great pass above Morocco known as Tizi N’Tichka at 2260 meters above sea level, with wonderful characteristics of valleys, mountains and many Berber villages nearby. After arrival/evening in Marrakech, transfer to your hotel.
Number of Travelers | 2 persons | 3 persons | 4 persons | 5 persons | 6 persons |
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Price per person | 495 € | 410 € | 390 € | 350 € | 310 € |
Total Cost | 990 € | 1230 € | 1560 € | 1750 € | 1860 € |
Arabic and Berber are the official languages, while French is widely spoken, especially in urban areas and tourist destinations. English is also spoken in tourist areas but to a lesser extent.
It’s advisable to drink bottled water, avoid consuming unpeeled fruits or raw vegetables from street vendors, and ensure up-to-date routine vaccinations. Consult with a healthcare professional regarding specific travel health recommendations.
The Moroccan Dirham (MAD) is the official currency. While credit cards are accepted in many hotels, restaurants, and shops, it’s advisable to carry cash, especially in more remote areas and markets where card acceptance may be limited.
Tipping is customary in Morocco, particularly in restaurants, hotels, and for tour guides and drivers. A tip of around 10% of the total bill is typically appreciated, though it’s always best to gauge based on the quality of service received.
Desert tours often include camel rides in the Sahara, overnight stays in desert camps, visits to traditional Berber villages, stops at iconic landmarks like Ait Benhaddou, and opportunities to witness stunning sunsets and sunrises amidst the dunes.
Imperial cities tours typically include visits to Marrakech, Fes, Rabat, and Meknes, each offering unique historical sites such as the Jardin Majorelle, the Medina of Fes, the Hassan Tower, and the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
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