3-Day Desert Tour from Errachidia to Marrakech
This private 3-day Errachidia to Marrakech desert tour lets you land in Errachidia, sleep in the Sahara and finish in Marrakech. A night in the Merzouga dunes, then west along the road of a thousand kasbahs: the Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley, Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou, and over the High Atlas to Marrakech.
Highlights
- Errachidia airport pick-up
- Camel trek and Sahara camp
- Todra Gorge
- Dades Valley
- Aït Benhaddou (UNESCO)
- Tizi n’Tichka pass
Day by day
Errachidia – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Your driver meets you at Errachidia airport (Moulay Ali Cherif) or your hotel in Errachidia. Through the Ziz Valley to Merzouga. Sunset camel trek and a night in a desert camp.
Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Sunrise over the dunes, Rissani and the Todra Gorge. Overnight in the Dades Valley.
Dades – Ouarzazate – Aït Benhaddou – Marrakech
Skoura, Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou, then over the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Marrakech.
Included
- Pick-up in Errachidia (airport or hotel)
- Private A/C vehicle and driver
- 2 nights: desert camp and hotel
- Breakfast and dinner each night
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Drop-off in Marrakech
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance tickets and local guides
- Optional activities (4×4, sandboarding)
- Tips
Driving times
Times below are driving only. Stops for photos, visits and meals come on top.
| Day | Route | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Errachidia to Merzouga, via the Ziz Valley | about 130 km | about 2 hours |
| Day 2 | Merzouga to the Dades Valley, via the Todra Gorge | about 270 km | about 5 hours |
| Day 3 | Dades Valley to Marrakech, via Aït Benhaddou | about 320 km | about 6 hours |
Best time to go
The best months for this desert tour are March to May and September to November, when days are warm and nights at the camp are cool. In summer (June to August) midday in the Sahara is very hot, so camel rides are planned for sunset and sunrise. In winter (December to February) days are sunny and mild, but desert nights are cold, so bring a warm jacket.
Your Errachidia to Marrakech route
- Errachidia
- Merzouga
- Tinghir
- Boumalne Dades
- Ait Benhaddou
- Marrakech
Errachidia to Marrakech tour FAQ
How far is Merzouga from Errachidia?
About 130 km, roughly 2 to 2.5 hours by road through the Ziz Valley and Erfoud. Errachidia is the closest airport to the Merzouga dunes.
Why fly into Errachidia instead of Marrakech?
Errachidia is about 2 hours from the dunes, so you reach the Sahara on day one and see the south one way, with no backtracking to Marrakech.
Can we end in Fes instead?
Yes. Tell us and we will plan the route north through the Middle Atlas to Fes.
How do I pay?
Sending a request is free. We confirm availability and your final price on WhatsApp or by email, then you confirm with a secure PayPal deposit and pay the rest on arrival.
How long is the drive each day?
The longest driving day is day 3, Dades Valley to Marrakech, via Aït Benhaddou: about 320 km, about 6 hours of driving. The other days are shorter. There are stops for photos, visits and meals along the way, and the driving times table on this page shows every day.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes. Because the tour is private, we can adjust the pace and add extra stops for children. Tell us their ages when you book so we can plan the day around your family.
