3 days tour from errachidia to merzouga desert
Take a 3 Days Tour From Errachidia To Merzouga desert, Over these 3 days and 2 nights, you’ll discover the desert’s unique beauty. Visit nomads in their tents and enjoy Gnaoua music with a Khamlia dance performance. Check out an old eyeliner mine and stop by a wildlife lake near Merzouga. Walk through a palm grove, ride camels, and watch breathtaking sunsets and sunrises over the sand dunes. Spend a night at a camp in the heart of the Sahara. End the adventure with a visit to the traditional Rissani market and Erfoud, known for its fossils. The tour wraps up back in Errachidia,
3 day trip from errachidia to merzouga desert
Day 1: Arrival in Errachidia – Merzouga
Your 3 Days Tour From Errachidia To Merzouga, begins with airport pickup. From there, head south to the Merzouga desert. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight in Merzouga.
Day 2: Discover Merzouga – Nomads – Khamlia Village – Merzouga Lake – Erg Chebbi – Palm Grove
After breakfast, spend the day exploring Merzouga and its surroundings. The area offers stunning sand dunes, a wild lake, fossils, mines, and lush oases, perfect for outdoor activities.
Start with a visit to an old eyeliner mine, followed by meeting nomads in their tents. Enjoy Berber tea while learning about their lifestyle. Next, visit Khamlia village to experience Gnaoua music and dance. The villagers trace their roots back to Mali, Sudan, and Niger. After lunch at a local restaurant, stroll through a palm grove and see Merzouga’s wild lake, also known as Flamingo Lake.
In the afternoon, ride camels across the desert. Stop atop a high dune for sunset views, then continue to a luxury camp. End the day with Berber drum music, dancing around a campfire under a star-filled sky. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Errachidia Airport
Wake up early to catch the sunrise in the desert. After breakfast, ride camels back to Merzouga, where your driver will be waiting. Depending on your flight schedule, visit Rissani, the former capital of Tafilalet, and explore its lively souk.
Next, visit a fossilized marble workshop in Erfoud. Then, head back to Errachidia, stopping at scenic viewpoints along the way, including the stunning Ziz Valley. Finally, arrive at Errachidia airport, marking the end of your 3 Days Tour From Errachidia To Merzouga,
errachidia desert tour
Price includes
✅Hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off.
✅Private 4×4 car or minibus with A/C for transport.
✅Fuel included.
✅Driver speaks English or Spanish.
✅One night in a hotel.
✅One night at a desert camp.
✅Camel ride in the Sahara (one camel per person).
✅Dinner and breakfast provided.
Price Does Not Include
❎Lunches & Drinks
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FAQ Morocco
1. How far is the Sahara Desert from Morocco?
The Sahara Desert, stretches across a large part of Northern Africa, and Morocco is actually one of the countries that the desert covers. From Morocco’s southern border, like in cities like Ouarzazate or Merzouga, you are already in the Sahara, with the desert dunes just a few hours’ drive away. So, if you’re in Morocco, you’re already quite close to it! Depending on where you’re starting, it can be anywhere from 3 to 6 hours to reach the iconic sand dunes.
2. Where is the Sahara Desert on the map?
The Sahara Desert is located in North Africa and stretches over a massive area of about 9 million square kilometers. If you look at the map, it covers parts of Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Chad, Sudan, and Eritrea. It’s the world’s largest hot desert, and if you place a pin on Morocco, you’ll be on the edge of it!
3. What are the desert animals?
The Sahara Desert is home to some remarkable wildlife that has adapted to survive extreme conditions. Some of the most iconic desert animals include:
Fennec Fox: A small, nocturnal fox with large ears to dissipate heat.
Dromedary Camel: The single-humped camel, known for its ability to go without water for long stretches.
Horned Viper: A venomous snake that uses its camouflage to hide in the sand.
Addax Antelope: A rare desert antelope with spiral horns, adapted to the harsh Sahara climate.
Saharan Silver Ant: One of the hottest-tolerant insects, thriving in the desert’s extreme heat.
4. What is the high desert?
The term “high desert” usually refers to desert areas that sit at a higher elevation. These deserts tend to have cooler temperatures than lowland deserts. The Mojave Desert in California and parts of the Atacama Desert in South America are examples of high deserts. In Morocco, parts of the Atlas Mountains have a “high desert” feel, with dry, arid conditions and much cooler temperatures compared to the lowland Sahara.
5. Does it snow in the desert?
Yes, it can snow in the desert! While deserts are known for their extreme heat, many desert regions experience snow, especially at higher altitudes. In the Sahara, it’s rare but not impossible. Some years, parts of the desert in Morocco or Algeria have seen snow, particularly in the Atlas Mountains that act as a natural barrier between the desert and the coast. So, if you’re in a high desert or at a mountain range within the desert, snow might surprise you!
