📍 Errachidia🕒 4 Days / 3 Nights👥 Private Tour🚙 4×4 / Minibus with A/C
Overview
Embark on a 4-day journey from the palm-filled city of Errachidia to the ancient, cultural heart of Fes, with a significant detour through the stunning Sahara Desert near Merzouga. This tour offers an immersive experience into Morocco’s diverse landscapes and rich history. Here’s a guide to make the most of this adventure.
Itinerary
1Day 1: Errachidia to Merzouga – Entering the Sahara
Begin your journey in Errachidia, a city surrounded by beautiful palm groves and known as a gateway to the Sahara. Travel towards Merzouga, the doorstep to the impressive Erg Chebbi dunes, some of the most spectacular in the Sahara.
Upon arrival in Merzouga, experience the tranquility and vastness of the desert. Embark on a camel trek through the dunes to witness a breathtaking sunset. Spend the night in a desert camp under the stars, enjoying traditional Berber hospitality, complete with local music and cuisine.
2Day 2: Explore Merzouga and Surroundings
Wake up to a stunning sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, spend the day exploring the area around Merzouga. Visit the village of Khamlia to enjoy Gnawa music, a unique form of rhythmic music with West African roots. Alternatively, take a 4×4 excursion to explore the desert further, visiting nomadic families or the fossil beds.
In the afternoon, explore the Rissani market, known for its traditional souks and historical significance as a major trading post. Spend another night in the desert camp, taking the opportunity to relax and soak in the serene desert atmosphere.
3Day 3: Merzouga to Midelt – Transition from Desert to Mountains
After enjoying the desert sunrise, begin your journey to Midelt. This drive takes you through varied landscapes, transitioning from the stark beauty of the Sahara to the lush greenery of the Middle Atlas mountains. Midelt, located between the Middle and High Atlas ranges, offers a blend of cultures and a chance to experience a different aspect of Moroccan life. Spend the night in Midelt, enjoying the cooler mountain air and peaceful environment.
4Day 4: Midelt to Fes – Arrival in the Cultural Heartland
On the final day, travel from Midelt to Fes. The route offers stunning views of the Atlas Mountains and passes through several traditional Berber villages. Arriving in Fes, delve into the ancient medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the intricate alleyways, visit the famous tanneries, and see landmarks like the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University. Fes’s medina is a living museum of medieval architecture, vibrant markets, and rich artisanal crafts.
This 4-day trip from Errachidia to Fes via Merzouga provides a comprehensive experience of Morocco’s contrasts, from the serene dunes of the Sahara to the bustling streets of one of its most historic cities. It’s an adventure filled with stunning natural landscapes, cultural insights, and unforgettable memories.
Yes. 4 Days from Errachidia to Fes is a private tour: only you and your group travel with your own driver-guide.
What vehicle do we travel in?
In a 4×4 vehicle or a minibus with air conditioning (A/C), with your driver-guide. Fuel is included.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast and dinner are included with the hotel / riad overnight stays and in the desert camp. Not included: flight, lunches, drinks.
Where do we sleep in the desert?
In the camp, in nomad tents in the dunes of Merzouga, with dinner, Berber music around the campfire and a sky full of stars.
Which languages do your guides speak?
We speak Spanish, English, French, Italian, Berber and Arabic.
Can we change the itinerary or the hotels?
Yes. Accommodation can be adapted according to your budget: hotels of 3, 4 or 5 stars or beautiful riads. Tell us what you want to see and we will adapt the tour.
How can I book this tour?
Send us the form on this page or write to us on WhatsApp +212 673 851 091 with your dates and the number of travellers.
Comments
5.0
★★★★★
123 reviews on Tripadvisor – all rated “Excellent”
We chose the option of 4 days and 3 nights. The experience has been fantastic, especially for the unbeatable attention of our guide, Ali, and all the people who attended us in the haimas of Merzouga. Even Brahim’s management for booking and payment was excellent. Tamlalt Tours, highly recommended.
J
Jaime SAug 2023 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
Tamlalt Tours has organized an 8-day route through Morocco for us and we loved it. Both my wife and my two children, ages 10 and 8, had a great time. Camel rides and nights in the desert, a real family adventure.
L
lingApr 2019 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
We came from Taiwan. We are so lucky to choose Tamlalt Tours. Our driver Hassan helped us in everything. He took us everywhere we wanted to go. I’d recommend this company to anyone travelling to Morocco.
S
Sofia arballoNov 2018 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
We came all the way from Mexico, and would love to do it again! Ali drove us from Marrakech to the desert, making several stops, visiting amazing little towns and beautiful sceneries like the Dades Gorges and Ait Benhaddou. The camp was perfect: we had dinner, we danced, sang and watched the stars.
L
LightPacker738547Nov 2017 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
Our driver, Ali, came to our hotel in Marrakech to pick us up. We drove through the Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou then Dades gorges. Next day we visited Todra gorges and Merzouga, where we enjoyed a marvelous sunset on top of a dune and a camel trek.
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Comments
★★★★★
123 reviews on Tripadvisor – all rated “Excellent”
algarcia_83Feb 2025 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
We chose the option of 4 days and 3 nights. The experience has been fantastic, especially for the unbeatable attention of our guide, Ali, and all the people who attended us in the haimas of Merzouga. Even Brahim’s management for booking and payment was excellent. Tamlalt Tours, highly recommended.
Jaime SAug 2023 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
Tamlalt Tours has organized an 8-day route through Morocco for us and we loved it. Both my wife and my two children, ages 10 and 8, had a great time. Camel rides and nights in the desert, a real family adventure.
lingApr 2019 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
We came from Taiwan. We are so lucky to choose Tamlalt Tours. Our driver Hassan helped us in everything. He took us everywhere we wanted to go. I’d recommend this company to anyone travelling to Morocco.
Sofia arballoNov 2018 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
We came all the way from Mexico, and would love to do it again! Ali drove us from Marrakech to the desert, making several stops, visiting amazing little towns and beautiful sceneries like the Dades Gorges and Ait Benhaddou. The camp was perfect: we had dinner, we danced, sang and watched the stars.
LightPacker738547Nov 2017 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
Our driver, Ali, came to our hotel in Marrakech to pick us up. We drove through the Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou then Dades gorges. Next day we visited Todra gorges and Merzouga, where we enjoyed a marvelous sunset on top of a dune and a camel trek.