6 Days Tour from Errachidia to Marrakech

Your adventure begins with a warm welcome in Errachidia. Travel south through the scenic Ziz Valley, famous for its vast palm groves, traditional ksours, and small Berber villages. Stop at viewpoints for panoramic photos of the oasis landscapes. Continue through Erfoud, a town renowned for fossils and desert crafts, before reaching Merzouga, at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes.

In the late afternoon, enjoy a camel trek into the dunes to watch a spectacular Sahara sunset. Arrive at your desert camp, savor a traditional Berber dinner, enjoy live music around the campfire, and spend the night under the stars in a nomadic-style tent.

Overnight: Desert camp in Merzouga

Wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, return by camel or 4×4 to the village. Spend the day exploring the desert:

• Visit a nomad family and learn about traditional desert life

• Discover Khamlia village, famous for Gnawa music

• Explore fossil sites around Merzouga

• Optional quad biking or sandboarding on the dunes

Enjoy dinner and overnight at your desert camp or hotel.

Overnight: Desert camp or hotel in Merzouga

After breakfast, leave Merzouga and drive toward Nkob, a small desert town famous for its collection of over 45 ksours (fortified Berber villages). The road winds through remote desert landscapes and palm groves, offering a glimpse of traditional Berber life. Along the way, stop for photos and short walks to admire the peaceful desert scenery.

Arrive in Nkob in the late afternoon, where you can explore the village and enjoy dinner in a local guesthouse.

Overnight: Guesthouse or hotel in Nkob

Depart Nkob after breakfast and travel south toward Zagora, passing through desert landscapes and small villages. Zagora is a charming desert town and a gateway to the Draa Valley, famous for its palm groves, kasbahs, and Berber communities. Visit local markets and take a short walk along the palm-lined valley for photography opportunities.

Dinner and overnight at a hotel or riad in Zagora.

Overnight: Hotel or riad in Zagora

After breakfast, leave Zagora and drive toward Ouarzazate, the “Gateway to the Sahara” and Morocco’s film capital. Travel along the scenic Draa Valley, with its stunning kasbahs and palm oases. Stop at Agdz to explore traditional Berber villages and enjoy views of the surrounding desert landscape.

Arrive in Ouarzazate in the afternoon. Optional visit to Taourirt Kasbah or Atlas Studios. Enjoy dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Overnight: Hotel in Ouarzazate

After breakfast, drive to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, an iconic fortified village and filming location for many movies. Explore the kasbah and its surroundings, taking photos of the historic architecture and red mud-brick structures.

Continue across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with panoramic viewpoints over the valleys and mountains. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon or evening, where your driver will drop you off at your hotel or riad, concluding your unforgettable Moroccan adventure.

Overnight: Hotel or riad in Marrakech