Merzouga Desert Trip – Errachidia – Erfoud – Rissani | 4 days
A night in the bivouac tents, sunset over the dunes and Gnaoua tunes
4 days in the magic of the south: Blue Ain Miski, Oulad Shaker Oasis, Rissani, camel riding and sunset on the dunes of Merzouga, Gnaoua evening and a night in Bivouac tents. Accommodation, breakfast, dinner, camel and guide included.
- Camel ride and sunset on the dunes of Merzouga
- A night in the bivouac tents and an evening with Gnawa tunes
- Blue Ain Miski and Oulad Shaker Oasis
- Fossiles Sahara Exhibition in Erfoud
- Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif in Rissani
- Bedouin tents, Dar Gnaoua and the Moroccan-Algerian border
- Optional: 4x4 and quad tour
Amoudou Family takes you to the magic of southern Morocco, where the golden sands of the Merzouga desert and the expansive palm oases.
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On the way, we discover the Blue Ain in Miski, the Oulad Shaker Oasis with its panoramic view, the fossil exhibition in Erfoud, the city of Rissani and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, before we reach the bivouac tents in the heart of the desert.
On the backs of camels, we climb to the top of the dunes to enjoy the sunset, then we stay up late to Gnaoua tunes under a star-filled sky. The next day, we discover Bedouin tents, Dar Gnaoua, the Moroccan-Algerian border, and sand therapy.
An easy and comfortable trip, combining adventure, culture and comfort.
Practical info
- Departure from Meknes, Rabat and Kenitra if there are participants
- The nights in the desert are cold: bring warm clothes
- Optional activities (4x4, quads) performed separately
Day-by-day program
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Day 1 — Launch
- 18:00Departure from Tetouan
- 19:15Departure from Tangier - in front of the Syrian Mosque
- 20:15Departure from the city of Larache - in front of Rumisa Restaurant
- 01:00Departure from Meknes, Rabat and Kenitra if there are participants
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Day 2 - Errachidia, Rissani and Merzouga Desert
- Have breakfast in Errachidia
- Go to Al Ain Al Zarqa - Ain Miski, a natural water spring, and take a tour of the area and take souvenir photos
- Stop by Ain El Ati to buy local desert clothes (pillowcases, armor...)
- Stop at Ould Shaker Oasis and take pictures with the panoramic view of the palm oasis
- Stop at the exhibition of stone fossils and large statues - Fossiles Sahara
- Head to the city of Rissani and have lunch: the local dish, Madfouna
- Visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif
- Head to the BIVOUAC tents in the Merzouga desert, for a period of rest and a shower
- Riding a camel to the golden sands (included) and climbing to the sand peak
- Enjoying the sunset view from the top of the dunes and free time to walk around and take pictures
- Return to the BIVOUAC tents and a period of rest
- Mixed dinner (included)
- Night party with Gnawa tunes (included)
- Overnight in prepared tents
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3
Day 3 - Merzouga Desert
- Wake up and have breakfast (included)
- Merzouga desert tour by 4x4 (optional)
- Stop at the tents of Bedouins and nomads and learn about their lifestyle and drink cups of desert tea
- Stopping at the Moroccan-Algerian border
- Visit the desert mining mines and the old car museum
- Sand therapy hospitalization session
- Visit Dar Gnaoua and enjoy Gnaoua music while drinking desert tea
- Heading to the Hassi El Beidh Center, the QUAD Bicycle Club, and a tour of the sand dunes (optional and not included)
- Eat lunch
- Shopping: buying gifts and traditional desert crafts, roses, henna, cosmetics, herbs...
- Go to the classified hotel, rest period and free time, with the possibility of swimming in the hotel pool
- Dinner (included)
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Day 4 - Erfoud and back
- Wake up and have breakfast (included)
- Go to the central market to buy local products, dates…
- Return via Erfoud
- A stop for a walk in Micheliffen or Ifrane in case of snow
- Return to the starting cities
What's included
- Convenient tourist transportation
- Tourist transportation insurance
- Overnight stay in BIVOUAC deluxe tents or classified hotel
- Overnight stay at the classified hotel
- 2 breakfast meals
- 2 dinners
- Entry to the car showroom is mandatory
- An evening in the Merzouga desert to the sounds of Gnaoui music
- Camel riding duty
- Supervision and accompaniment throughout the trip
- Duty of a mountain guide
Not included
- Lunches
- 4x4 tour (optional)
- QUAD tour (optional)
- Personal expenses and shopping
Dates & prices
Next dates coming soon. Message us on WhatsApp to be the first to know.
Chat on WhatsAppWhat to bring
- Comfortable sports shoes
- Warm jacket in winter and fall (nights are cold in the desert)
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- Sunglasses and a shawl for the sand
- Swimsuit (hotel pool)
- Waste bag
- National card
Trip rules
For responsible and sustainable tourism, we ask all participants to:
Respect for nature and the environment
Do not throw away rubbish and waste and collect personal waste after every stop
Respect the local residents and avoid any disturbing behavior
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