3 days desert trip from Erachidia

Morocco 3 days days tour from Errachidia will start at upon Arrive at airport meet with the driver. You will be taken to the deep south-east of Morocco. On the way to the golden dunes you can take some pictures of the fertile Ziz valley. You will reach Erfoud (a town famous for its dates and fossils) after an hour’s drive. You’ll be able to stop and enjoy your morning coffee, then continue exploring. In Erfoud, you will discover the fossil workshop and immerse yourself in the weekly market (Saturday). Your journey continues to Rissani (a visit to its market is highly recommended as it is very authentic, especially on Tuesday-Thursday or Sunday). You can then have lunch at the local Madfona pizzeria (ask your driver/guide for a suggestion). After lunch, you will have the opportunity to visit the tombs of Moulay Ali Sherif, before the descent to the dunes of Erg Chebbi. You will experience a camel ride to watch the sun set over the dunes and you will glamp in a desert camp on the edge of the dunes. Dinner and overnight.

This day will be an exploration of the eastern Sahara desert. We explore the area by 4×4 vehicle. The nomadic families that we will be visiting will welcome us with a cup of tea and perhaps even a taste of some bread baked in their makeshift oven, and will show us their way of life.

We will also enjoy their original Gnawa music and folk songs in the village of the dark-skinned people called Khamlia.

Rissani marketplace.

From there it is a drive to the Rissani market, which is the home of the Gnawa people. It was a separate kingdom known as Sijilmassa from the 8th to the 14th century. Thanks to the flourishing caravan routes from Mali’s capital, Tombouctou, to various Moroccan cities such as Marrakech and Fes, a rich market was established there. The market has survived to the present day.

It is interesting because it is not a tourist souk, but rather a souk that is at the service of the local population. 3 times a week (Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays), the market doubles in size as farmers and nomads gather to sell their animals, vegetables, dates and other products.

Dunes of the Erg Chebbi.

The camel trek through the beautiful Erg Chebbi dunes begins after a traditional lunch in one of the small restaurants in the village. We ride our camels through the desert for another magical evening as the sun sets on the horizon. Our guides will prepare a fresh and delicious Berber dinner as we settle into camp and relax under a million stars. If the weather is good, a campfire will be lit and you can enjoy some music outside.

You will need to get your camera ready this morning! We will watch the Morocco sunrise over the dunes for some of the most spectacular hues as the sun awakens the desert. After breakfast, you can try your hand at sandboarding in our camp before our camels take us back to town. We then set off for the Erachidia. Tour ends at Erachidia airfield. On this day, depending on the time of departure, we’ll take you to the airport. We’ll end our 3 days tour from Errachidia with Best Morocco Tour, Services.