3-Day Draa Valley & Sahara Adventure from Errachidia
Private Journey – From Errachidia to Marrakech via Merzouga, Nkob & Ouarzazate
This private 3-day tour begins in Errachidia, crosses the Erg Chebbi dunes, follows ancient caravan paths through Rissani, Nkob, and the palm-filled Draa Valley, and finishes in Marrakech.
It’s a photographer’s dream — golden dunes, mud-brick kasbahs, hidden oases, and ever-changing desert light. You’ll ride camels, sleep under the stars, meet Amazigh nomads, and cross the High Atlas Mountains on one of Morocco’s most scenic roads.
Ideal for: Adventurers, culture lovers, and travelers arriving in Errachidia who want a true off-the-beaten-path Sahara experience ending in Marrakech.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Errachidia → Ziz Valley → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Desert)
Depart Errachidia in the morning, driving through the lush Ziz Valley, famous for its date palms and kasbah villages. Stop for tea and photos before reaching Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara.
Trade your 4×4 for camels and ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.
Arrive at your luxury desert camp for dinner under a blanket of stars with traditional music around the fire.
Overnight: Luxury Sahara camp (ensuite tent).
Day 2 – Merzouga → Rissani → Alnif → Nkob (Draa Valley)
Wake to sunrise over the dunes and breakfast in camp.
Head southwest through the historic town of Rissani, the ancient capital of the Tafilalet kingdom and gateway for Saharan caravans.
Continue toward Alnif, a region known for its fossils and stunning desert plateaus, before reaching Nkob, a quiet Amazigh village surrounded by over 40 mud-brick kasbahs.
Enjoy a walk through palm groves and the old ksar, meeting locals tending date gardens and donkeys along irrigation channels.
Overnight: Kasbah hotel in Nkob or Agdz (Draa Valley).
Day 3 – Nkob → Agdz → Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech
After breakfast, follow the Draa Valley, one of the longest palm valleys in North Africa. Stop for panoramic views of river oases and kasbahs before reaching Ouarzazate, nicknamed the “Hollywood of Morocco.”
Visit the Atlas Film Studios (optional) and continue to the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou Ksar, a centuries-old fortified village built from mud and straw.
After lunch, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m) to arrive in Marrakech by evening. Drop-off at your riad or hotel.
What’s Included
Private A/C vehicle + English-speaking driver for 3 days
2 nights accommodation (luxury camp + kasbah hotel)
Camel trek in Erg Chebbi + breakfast & dinner daily
Airport pickup in Errachidia & drop-off in Marrakech
What’s Not Included
Lunches & drinks
Tips & personal expenses
Optional film-studio visit or quad rides
Why Travel This Route
The Hidden South
Few visitors travel the Nkob and Draa route — it’s quieter, more authentic, and filled with incredible landscapes.
Culture & Contrast
You’ll see ancient kasbahs, oasis gardens, and modern film sets all in one journey.
Private and Comfortable
Flexible timing, air-conditioned vehicle, and carefully chosen stops for photos and tea with locals.
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