3 Day Desert Tour from Errachidia to Fes
About This Tour
Embark on a 3-day desert tour from Errachidia to Fes, exploring the golden dunes of Merzouga, the charm of nomadic life, and the vibrant Gnawa culture. Ride camels at sunset, visit palm groves and flamingo lake, and enjoy starlit nights in a Berber camp. Discover the historic Rissani souk, Erfoud’s fossil workshops, the scenic Ziz Valley, and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas before arriving in Fes.
Places You Will Visit
Tour Highlights
- ✓ Sleep under stars
- ✓ Discover Sahara dunes
- ✓ Meet desert nomads
- ✓ Enjoy Gnaoua music
- ✓ Explore Merzouga lake
- ✓ Ride at sunset
- ✓ Visit Rissani souk
- ✓ Tour Erfoud fossils
- ✓ Admire Ziz Valley view
- ✓ Walk Cedar Forest
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Begin your 3-day Sahara adventure with a pick-up from Errachidia airport or hotel. Travel south through rocky landscapes to the golden dunes of Merzouga. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset across Erg Chebbi before settling into a traditional Berber camp for dinner, music, and a night under the stars.
Wake up to a magical sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, explore the desert region: visit nomadic families, discover an ancient eyeliner mine, experience Gnawa music in Khamlia village, and stroll through lush palm groves. See the wild flamingo lake before riding camels again for a sunset journey to your camp, where you’ll enjoy dinner and music by the campfire.
Start with a sunrise over the Sahara, then visit the bustling Rissani souk and Erfoud’s fossil workshops. Journey along the Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views, then travel through the cedar forests to spot Barbary macaques. Pass through Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco,” before arriving in Fes where your tour ends.
What's Included & Activities
- Camel ride in Sahara
- nomadic tea visit
- Gnaoua musical performance
- Fossil workshop and oasis stops
- sunrise & sunset over dunes
- Merzouga lake visit
- Rissani souk
- Scenic Ziz Valley drive; Cedar Forest stop
- Sandboarding desert slopes
- Quad bike Sahara dunes - $30.00
- Buggy ride desert tracks - $60.00
- Henna traditional tattoo art - $10.00
- Shisha at the desert camp - $20.00
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