6 Days Merzuga Tour Birdwatching

Your 6 Days Merzuga Tour begins upon your arrival in Errachidia, a peaceful city surrounded by mountains and the desert. From here, you will travel through raw landscapes toward Merzouga, a small village at the edge of the Sahara.

When you arrive in Merzouga, you will check into your desert accommodation near Erg Chebbi. Use the evening light for your first landscape photography session, capturing sunset over the towering dunes.

We begin the day early with a thrilling 4x4 off-road adventure to explore the desert's unique birdlife. About an hour after sunrise, we'll find the perfect spot to capture stunning views of sandgrouse species. As we follow the sandy riverbeds, we'll keep eyes peeled for the shy African Desert Warbler and discover fascinating desert reptiles along the way.

Eventually, we'll track down the mysterious Egyptian Nightjar. With some luck, we may also spot the majestic African Houbara Bustard. We return to the hotel for lunch and rest before heading out again in the afternoon for a second session focused on spotting the elusive Fennec Fox among the dunes. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, we set out in 4WD vehicles to search for remarkable desert reptiles, including the iconic Horned Viper (Vipera cerastes), Cerastes cerastes, and the Desert Monitor, both of which showcase the unique adaptability of life in harsh environments. We return to the hotel for lunch and prepare for the third dedicated Fennec Fox tracking session in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Our last Fennec Fox session begins before sunrise, using ATVs to glide over the sand dunes during the golden hours of morning light. This 2-hour outing is a prime opportunity for photography and observation. Afterward, there’s an optional off-road excursion to revisit desert reptiles like the Horned Viper and Desert Monitor. Lunch is served back at the hotel, with an optional additional Fennec outing available in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, we will head out for another off-road journey in search of desert reptiles, focusing again on Vipera cerastes, Cerastes cerastes, along with the impressive Desert Monitor. Lunch at the hotel is followed by another optional Fennec Fox tracking session in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Spend the final morning photographing desert birds near oases and scrublands in search of desert bird species. These small but resilient birds—larks, wheatears, and perhaps sandgrouse—can be found flitting through the tamarisk bushes or gliding low over the sands. Return to your camp to pack up, then begin your journey back to Errachidia, ending your desert adventure with a portfolio full of wildlife and wilderness.