3 day Errachidia to Merzouga desert tour
Quick answer: the 3 day desert tour from Errachidia picks you up at the airport and drives via Erfoud to Merzouga (day 1). On day 2 you take a 4×4 excursion around the desert with Khamlia and nomad families, and at sunset ride a camel to the camp in the dunes. On day 3 you watch the sunrise and return to Errachidia via Rissani and the Ziz Valley.
Errachidia is the closest airport to Merzouga, about 2 hours away. With this private 3-day desert tour you spend almost all your time in the Sahara, with no long driving days.
You travel only with your group, with your own driver and an air-conditioned vehicle.
Highlights of the 3 day tour from Errachidia
Errachidia – Merzouga 3 day itinerary
Day 1Errachidia airport – Erfoud – Merzouga desert
Your driver picks you up at Errachidia airport or your hotel. We drive down the Ziz Valley and Erfoud straight to Merzouga. Free afternoon to relax facing the dunes.
Day 2Merzouga 4×4 excursion – camel ride and night in camp
After breakfast, a 4×4 excursion around Erg Chebbi: the Gnawa village of Khamlia, nomad families, Merzouga lake and old mines. At sunset, a camel ride to the camp in the dunes.
Day 3Erg Chebbi – Rissani – Ziz Valley – Errachidia
Wake up early for the sunrise from the top of the dune. Camel ride back, breakfast and drive back to Errachidia via Rissani and the Ziz Valley.
What the 3-day tour price includes
✔ Included in the price
- Pick-up and drop-off at Errachidia airport or your hotel
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English or Spanish speaking driver
- Fuel
- 1 night in a hotel in Merzouga and 1 night in a desert camp
- 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- 4×4 excursion around Merzouga
- Camel ride (one camel per person)
✖ Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Optional activities (quad, buggy, sandboarding)
- Tips (optional)
- Travel insurance
Photos of the 3 day tour from Errachidia
Route map: Errachidia – Merzouga
Travel with a local agency specialising in the Sahara
FAQ about the 3 day tour from Errachidia
How much does the 3 day tour from Errachidia cost?
The price depends on group size, season and accommodation level. As a private tour, the more travellers, the lower the price per person. Message us for a free quote.
How long is the drive from Errachidia to Merzouga?
About 130 km, around 2 hours with stops at the Ziz Valley viewpoints.
Can I finish in Marrakech?
Yes — see the 3 day tour from Errachidia to Marrakech.
Is a luxury desert camp available?
Yes. We can book a luxury camp in Merzouga with a private bathroom.
When is the best time to go?
March to May and September to November. See our guide on the best time to visit Morocco.