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3-Day Sahara Immersion: Errachidia to Merzouga Desert with Gnawa Music & Berber Family Experience
"A relaxing 3-day circular tour from Errachidia to the Merzouga desert, focusing on cultural immersion, Gnawa music, a Berber family visit, and a luxury camp stay."
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01Errachidia to Merzouga via Ziz Valley & Erfoud
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Errachidia to Merzouga via Ziz Valley & Erfoud
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Depart the pre-Saharan town and journey into the iconic dune sea, with scenic stops along the way.
Day Highlights
- Pick-up from your hotel in Errachidia or Errachidia Airport (ERH)
- Drive towards Merzouga, entering the stunning Ziz Valley
- Multiple stops for fresh air and photos of the beautiful mountain and desert landscapes
- Pass through or stop briefly in Erfoud, known for its fossil finds
- Arrive at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga
- Check into your desert hotel or riad
- Evening at leisure to enjoy a nice dinner and listen to Berber music or gaze at the stars from the rooftop
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02Full Day Merzouga Desert Exploration & Camel Trek to Camp
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Full Day Merzouga Desert Exploration & Camel Trek to Camp
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Immerse yourself in desert culture and traditions before a classic caravan journey to your camp.
Day Highlights
- Breakfast at your hotel/riad
- Visit Khamlia village to experience a live Gnawa music performance by musicians of Sudanese and Malian descent
- Enjoy a traditional lunch with a local Berber family, learning about their way of life
- Return to Merzouga in the afternoon to prepare for the camel trek
- Mount your camels, led by an experienced guide, for a trek into the heart of the dunes
- Witness a breathtaking sunset over the Sahara
- Arrive at your luxury desert camp
- Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner followed by drum music around a bonfire
- Overnight in comfortable tents under the starry sky
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03Merzouga to Errachidia
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Merzouga to Errachidia
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Bid farewell to the dunes and make a leisurely journey back to your starting point.
Day Highlights
- Optional sunrise over the dunes
- Breakfast at the camp
- Camel ride or 4x4 transfer back to Merzouga village
- Begin the drive back to Errachidia
- Stop in towns or at scenic viewpoints along the way for fresh air and final photos
- Arrive in Errachidia in the afternoon
- Drop-off at your hotel or Errachidia Airport, marking the end of your desert escape
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Escape for a three-day circular journey that plunges you directly into the heart of the Moroccan Sahara from its eastern gateway. Starting in Errachidia, this tour is a perfect short getaway designed for deep relaxation and cultural immersion. You'll travel through the dramatic Ziz Valley, stopping in the fossil capita...
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"The entire trip was seamless. From the airport pickup to the desert camp, every detail was handled perfectly. I felt inspired."
Alex Johnson
Solo Traveler • Australia
Expedition: Desert Tour
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"An architectural masterpiece of a journey. The balance between rugged adventure and absolute luxury was precisely what I wanted."
Sarah Miller
Luxury Explorer • United Kingdom
Expedition: Cultural Tour
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"The light in the Sahara is unlike anything else. Direct Morocco Tours positioned us perfectly to capture the soul of the desert."
Marc Durand
Photographer • France
Expedition: Mountain Trek
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