4 days from Errachidia.
The plan of the Trip.
Day 1: Errachidia - Ziz valley - Erfoud - Sahara Desert.
In the morning we will pick you up from your accommodation in Errachidia.
The first stop will be in a panoramic view overlooking the Ziz Valley to take some memorable pictures then we will head to Erfoud or the fossils area.
After arriving in Merzouga, you can enjoy traditional Moroccan tea as a welcome sign of
affection. After that it’s time to ride a camel through the desert for about an hour to get to the
camp. After that you can have an unforgettable dinner outdoors, in the desert, under a beautiful
nomad tent where, in ancient times, weddings were celebrated and where the wedding dinner
occurred. After dinner, there will be live traditional music and dancing around fire.
Night in a luxury Camp.
Day 2: Desert tour.
Today is dedicated to discover the oriental Sahara desert. We will drive through the desert on a
4×4, visiting the nomads at Erg Chebbi. We will also go to the village of the dark-skinned people
named “Khamlia” and enjoy the original music and folk songs of the Gnawas and visit Rissani,
the last major city of about 40km west of Erg Chebbi. Rissani itself is very interesting old town.
From 8 to 14 century it was a separate kingdom, known as Sijelmassa, prosperous of the caravan
routes and visit market – souk, the interesting thing about this Souk is not a tourist souk, but for
the people living there.
3 times a week is the market with sheep, goats and donkeys. At
lunchtime, you will have Berber Pizza. From there back to Merzouga
Village.
Night in a Hotel.
Day 3: Sahara Desert - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley.
After unforgettable night in the desert getting to know its culture, traditions and nature, you will
leave for something completely different: the rocky landscape of the Gorges, the high Atlas and
the green beauty of the Dadès Valley. Explore the Todra Gorge, which is one of the most
spectacular canyons in the world, with towering rock cliffs that reach 300 meters high, each
separated only by 10 to 15 meters, which extend through several kilometers .
Finally you will reach the Dades Valley which is carved for centuries by the Dades River. It is a
perfect destination overlooking the fertile valley below and the panorama of the mountains
beyond.
Night in a Hotel.
Day 4: Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech.
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Dades Valley and drive to Ouarzazate and Ait
Benhaddou, which are two locations of great historical and cultural importance in the Atlas
mountains. You will feel as if you have travelled in time to see the landscape and lives of those
who dedicated themselves to trade. Ait Benhaddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the
most important ksar in the “Route of the One Thousand Kasbahs”, a route of small fortifications
that allowed the trade caravans to travel between the Sahara Desert and the city of Marrakesh. It
is still inhabited and used as a setting for movies and TV shows such as “Gladiator” and “Game
of Thrones” to add authenticity. Follow the calm and clear high Atlas by the Tizi n’Tichka pass,
going higher than 2200m above the level of the sea, where the rocky hills remind you of an old
western movie.
Arrive finally at the marvelous city of Marrakech.
We drop you off in your accommodation or airport.
What’s included:
Transportation during the trip .
Accommodation during the trip .
Private trip in an air-conditioned vehicle.
English speaking guide/driver during the trip.
All vehicle expenses.
Camel ride in Sahara Desert.
Sand-boarding in Sahara Desert.
Dinners and Breakfasts.
What’s not included:
Lunch meal.
Anything extra.
Tips.