3 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Errachidia
From Errachidia
3 Days
Overview
This desert tour from Errachidia to the Erg Chebbi dunes will allow you to explore one of the best areas of south Morocco including Merzouga, Sijilmassa Market, and Palms Oasis. You will also explore the Erg Chebbi dunes. During this tour, you will experience camel trekking, sandboarding, and enjoy Berber music around the fire at night under stars. This desert trip from Errachidia is optimal if you book its 3 days version. But if you want to maximize your Sahara desert stay, it’s better to go with the 5 days version to discover explore Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, Dades Gorge, Todra Gorge and visit the Atlas studio Cinema in Ouarzazate and the Telouete Kasbah ending your desert experience in Marrakech.
Details & Itinerary
Day 1: From Errachidia to Merzouga Desert
Our team will welcome you at the airport of Errachidia when you arrive. Your Sahara desert Morocco tour starts with the palm trees of the Natural Reserve of Aoufous, a luscious sight among the ancient kasbahs. Reaching Erfoud, you will find out about its international date palm fair and its beautifully made handicrafts made from local fossils. Not far ahead, the desert of Merzouga awaits. Here you will spend your first night at the local kasbah after a restoring dinner.
Day 2: Sahara Desert Adventure Tour
Jump on your private 4×4 vehicle to start your customized Sahara desert trip, starting from the villages of Hassi Labied and Khamlia in the surroundings of Erg Chebbi. The irrigation system in Hassi Labied is a very peculiar sight, while in Khamlia you will enjoy a cup of Whiskey Berber to the sound of traditional Gnawa music. Continue to the lake of Dayet Srji, which attracts unique wildlife in spring, such as the pink flamingos. After lunch, your carefully planned Morocco desert tour will surprise you with a visit to a Nomad family who lives under a Berber tent with their herd. Have a nice cup of tea while enjoying the stories of their daily life. Next, you will visit the volcanic rocks of the Black Desert, before slowly returning to your private camp. Take your friendly camel to trek the dunes of Erg Chebbi in time for the sunset. Back at the Berber luxury camp, enjoy a refreshing shower and a rich dinner among the sands of the Sahara, lie down under the stars or sing and dance around the fire with our Berber team. End your day with a good night’s sleep in your luxurious private tent.
Day 3: Sahara Desert trip to Rissani – End of the Tour
On this last day of your Sahara desert trip, wake up early to watch the sun coming up behind the dunes. After a rich breakfast, visit Rissani, the old Sijilmassa, which is the place where the current ruling dynasty of the Alaouite was born. Visit the Mausoleum and the fortified villages nearby (ksours). A special surprise for lunch, taste the famous 44 spices pizza as a guest at the home of a Tuareg family. After lunch, we will escort you wherever you want. According to your itinerary, you will be driven back to Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Errachidia, or Fez.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – From Errachidia to Merzouga Desert
Day 2 –Sahara Desert Adventure Tour
Day 3 –Sahara Desert trip to Rissani – End of the Tour
What’s Included
Planning and quality control by seasoned travel leaders
Knowledgeable Guides (Multi-lingual), special lectures, and insightful meetings
Entrance Fees to Historic Monuments
All Transfers-even individual airport transfers, when required.
Luggage Handling-at all hotels, airport, etc.
Air-Conditioned, comfortable, and luxurious vehicles depending on your choice (4*4, Mini-bus…).
Nights at the top range hotels, Riads, Kasbahs, and Bivouacs.
Elegant Meals (Breakfast daily, and usually either Dinner).
All details are handled by reliable, experienced Tour Leaders.
Outstanding value and convenience.
No hidden add-ons or markup.
What’s Excluded
Lunchs
Tips
Travel insurance charges
Travel Advices
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Best time to visit Morocco
The climate in Morocco varies wildly according to the season and area of travel. In the lowlands, the cooler months from October to April are popular among visitors. This time of year is pleasantly warm to hot (around 30°C) during the day and cool to cold (around 15°C) at night. Winter in the higher regions often brings snow and can therefore get seriously cold, particularly at night. Tourists flock to the coastline from June to September for fun in the sun, with warm mostly rain-free days. Further inland it can get hot and rain is rare, which makes the best times to travel March to June and September to December.
Morocco Culture & Customs
Morocco's culture has developed over centuries of influence from far and wide. Contemporary Morocco is a fascinating mix of Berber, Mediterranean, Andalucian, and African traditions, which are present in the cuisine, clothing, music, language, customs, and lifestyle. As an Islamic country, most Moroccans are Muslim; however, there are small populations of people who practice Judaism and Christianity. Classic examples of Islamic architecture can be observed all throughout the country and tenets of the Islamic religion are carried out in the customs and lives of the people. The 'Call to Prayer' can be heard five times a day, women are expected to dress modestly and alcohol isn't drunk by most of the population.
Most of Moroccan society can be considered traditional, with respect for elders, connection to family, and giving alms to the poor hallmarks of everyday life for many Moroccans. Hospitality is another important element of society, with warmly welcoming people into your home a time-honored tradition and social responsibility that dates back centuries.
Vegetarian and Vegan Options in Morocco ?
Much of Morocco's cuisine revolves around meat, but vegetables are an important staple and a crucial ingredient in many dishes of the Maghreb. Your diet can consist of more than just flatbread and hummus – trust us. Keep an eye out for vegetable-based tagines and couscous, the renowned Zaalouk (a smokey eggplant and tomato salad), vegetable Briouats (triangular-filled pastries), and cinnamon oranges. Vegan options are slightly more limited, as many of the pieces of bread and couscous dishes have butter added to them, but your best bet is to enquire if yours can be made using oil instead. Otherwise, it's easy to dine well on varied vege offerings in Morocco.