From Ouarzazate to Errachidia with a night in the Sahara
Quick answer: the 2 day tour from Ouarzazate to Errachidia via Merzouga is a one-way desert trip: on day 1 you drive through the Valley of Roses, the Dades Valley and the Todra Gorges to Merzouga for a sunset camel ride and a night in an Erg Chebbi camp; on day 2 you visit Rissani and Erfoud and follow the Ziz Valley to Errachidia, arriving around midday.
This route is ideal if you are travelling across southern Morocco and want to continue from Errachidia, which has a bus station and a domestic airport. The second day is short (about 130 km from Merzouga), so you arrive in Errachidia with time to continue your trip.
It’s a private Merzouga tour from Ouarzazate: pick-up at your hotel, only your group, your own driver and flexible stops.
Highlights of the 2 day tour from Ouarzazate to Errachidia
2 day Ouarzazate to Errachidia tour: itinerary
Day 1Ouarzazate – Skoura – Valley of Roses – Dades – Todra Gorges – Merzouga
Pick-up at your hotel in Ouarzazate around 8:00. We drive through the Skoura palm grove and the Valley of Roses to the Dades Valley, then to Tinghir and a walk in the Todra Gorges. We continue via Erfoud to Merzouga and, at sunset, ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes to the camp for dinner and the night.
Day 2Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Ziz Valley – Errachidia
Sunrise over the dunes, camel ride back and breakfast. We visit Rissani, with its traditional market and mud-brick ksour, and Erfoud, known for its fossils and dates. We follow the Ziz Valley palm groves and reach Errachidia around midday. Drop-off at your hotel, the bus station or the airport.
What’s included in the 2 day Ouarzazate to Errachidia tour price
✔ Included in the price
- Pick-up at your hotel in Ouarzazate
- Drop-off in Errachidia (hotel, bus station or airport)
- Private air-conditioned transport
- English & Spanish speaking driver
- Fuel
- 1 night in a Merzouga desert camp
- 1 breakfast and 1 dinner
- Camel ride (one camel per person)
✖ Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Local guides (optional)
- Tips (optional)
- Travel insurance
Photos of the 2 day tour from Ouarzazate to Errachidia
Route map: Ouarzazate – Merzouga – Errachidia
Travel with a local agency specialising in the Sahara
FAQ about the 2 day tour from Ouarzazate to Errachidia
How much does the 2 day tour from Ouarzazate to Errachidia cost?
The price depends on group size, season and type of camp. As a private tour, the more travellers, the lower the price per person. Message us for a free quote.
Where does the tour end in Errachidia?
Wherever suits you: your hotel, the bus station or Errachidia airport. You usually arrive around midday on day 2.
How far is Errachidia from Merzouga?
About 130 km, around 2 hours through Erfoud and the Ziz Valley.
Is it a private tour?
Yes: only your group, in an air-conditioned vehicle with your own English or Spanish speaking driver.
Can I do the tour in the opposite direction?
Yes. We also organize tours from Errachidia to Merzouga and on to Ouarzazate or Marrakech.