6-Day / 5-Night Adventure Itinerary: From Ouarzazate to Errachidia

Experience an unforgettable 6-day private desert adventure from Ouarzazate to Merzouga, traveling through the Draa Valley, Lake Iriqui, remote desert tracks, and the stunning Maharech Oasis. Continue across Ouzina and Erg Ramlia before reaching Merzouga, where you’ll enjoy a sunset camel ride, desert camp, and two full days exploring the Erg Chebbi dunes and surrounding desert.

The journey combines off-road desert adventures, remote oases, nomadic culture, and authentic Sahara landscapes, with time to discover Merzouga’s dunes, Mifis mines, Khamlia village, and traditional Gnawa music. The tour ends in Errachidia after a scenic drive through Erfoud and the Tafilalet palm oases.

Day 1: Ouarzazate → Lake Iriqui – Mhamid El Ghizlane

Departure from Ouarzazate via the Draa Valley. Arrival at Lake Iriqui area between Mhamid El Ghizlane and Foum Zguid.
Night in a desert camp in the middle of the dunes.
1st night at Lake Iriqui Camp

Day 2: Lake Iriqui → Maharech Oasis – Sidi Ali

Adventure day through desert tracks. Discover the landscapes until we reach Maharech Oasis near Sidi Ali.
Night in the oasis surrounded by palm trees.
2nd night at Maharech Oasis

Day 3: Maharech Oasis → Merzouga via Ouzina & Erg Ramlia

Full desert day. We cross the Ouzina dunes and Erg Ramlia heading to the heart of the desert.
Arrival in Merzouga, camel ride at sunset and overnight in tents.
3rd night in Merzouga

Day 4: Full Day in Merzouga

Day to explore. Climb the dunes, visit nomads, do a 4×4 tour around Merzouga and take photos in Morocco’s biggest dunes.
4th night in Merzouga

Day 5: Third Day in Merzouga

Free day to enjoy the desert. Optional visits to Mifis mines, Khamlia village for Gnawa music, or just relax in the camp.
5th night in Merzouga

Day 6: Merzouga → Errachidia via Erfoud

Leave the dunes and drive via Erfoud to discover the Tafilalet oases and palm groves.
Arrival in Errachidia, capital of Drâa-Tafilalet region.
6th night in Errachidia