Merzouga desert tours
Merzouga is home to the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes, one of the most iconic destinations in the Moroccan Sahara. Our Merzouga desert tours offer different ways to explore this unique landscape, from 4×4 excursions and camel rides to sandboarding, quad biking and multi-day camel trekking.
Ride a camel across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, watch the sunset over the Sahara, discover the villages and nomadic culture around Merzouga, or spend the night in a traditional or luxury desert camp.
Whether you are looking for adventure or a peaceful desert experience, Merzouga is an unforgettable place to discover the Moroccan Sahara.
4×4 Merzouga desert tour
4×4 day ERG CHEBBI trip
A 4×4 day tour in Merzouga is a great way to explore the Moroccan desert and discover the landscapes surrounding the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Merzouga desert tour : visit the great Erg Chebbi dunes by 4×4
The trip starts in the morning with a drive through the big sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Along the way, stop to take photos, walk across the sand and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Merzouga desert.
Fossils, old village and the Kasbah of the Gnawas
Next, you visit a place full of old fossils—stone pieces with shapes of sea animals that lived millions of years ago.
The tour then continues to a traditional Berber village where you can see traditional houses and learn how people lived long ago.
After that, you visit the village of Khamlia to meet the Gnawa people. They play traditional music with drums and metal castanets.
Visit a Nomad’s family and enjoy tea with them
One of the best parts of this Erg Chebbi day trip is having tea with a Nomad family. They live in tents in the desert and will welcome you with tea. It’s a peaceful and special moment.
By the end of the day, you return to Merzouga with great memories, sand in your shoes, and a real feeling of the desert’s magic.
A day 4×4 Merzouga desert tour with local driver-guide, pick-up at your accomodation at 9:30 AM, return at around 4-5 PM
Lunch in local restautant
Optional : Merzouga desert camp overnight
A quad bike tour
A buggy desert experience
Merzouga desert tours : sandsurf & camel ride
camel ride in merzouga
A camel ride in Merzouga is a must-do experience. Enjoy a one-hour camel ride at Erg Chebbi, especially at sunset—a favorite experience for travelers.
A full-day camel tour is also available, offering more time to explore the Merzouga desert, with lunch in an oasis.
Sandboarding in merzouga
The high dunes of Erg Chebbi are ideal for sandboarding activity. Try sandboarding in Merzouga for an unforgettable experience on the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Sandboarding can be enjoyed throughout the day on the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Quad biking Merzouga
Quad biking in Erg Chebbi offers an exciting way to explore the Merzouga dunes and Morocco desert, with options for one-hour, half-day, or full-day tours.
Riding across the majestic dunes of Erg Chebbi gives you a rush of adrenaline and stunning views in every direction. No experience is needed—just a sense of adventure. Whether it’s sunrise or sunset, the changing colors of the sand make the quad biking in Merzouga unforgettable. A quad tour in Erg Chebbi is an exciting way to experience the Merzouga desert.
Buggy tour Erg Chebbi
A buggy tour in Merzouga is a fun and powerful way to discover the Sahara. With a recent engine and easy handling, the buggy takes you over the high dunes of Erg Chebbi for an exciting ride. A local guide leads the way, showing you the best spots for views and photos. You’ll feel the thrill as you speed across sand valleys and climb steep dunes.
These Merzouga desert tours can also include stops to see fossils or meet Nomads in the desert. It’s perfect for adventure lovers who want to explore off-road while enjoying the beauty of the Merzouga desert landscape.
Merzouga camel trekking
Camel trek Merzouga 2 days : a short adventure trip in the Sahara
Hike to the Oasis of Merzouga
The Merzouga camel trek begins with a walk to the oasis. The trek continues through the beautiful sand dunes surrounding Merzouga. You will arrive at the Oasis of Merzouga for lunch. After that, you continue this Morocco camel trekking to the end of the day, at the right moment to enjoy the beautiful sunset at Erg Chebbi. After dinner, an evening around a campfire, during which you can listen to the rhythms of the drums. You will spend the night in a Merzouga desert camp.
Camel trek in merzouga – on the way back
On the second day, continue your camel trek through the Merzouga desert. You will enjoy new stunning landscapes and views in the Sahara. At noon, enjoy a picnic in the desert. The hike in the Morocco desert will then take you to the village of Merzouga in the afternoon.
- 5 to 6 hours hiking per day,
- Desert dunes and plateau,
- Lunch : picnics in the desert,
- Overnight in Merzouga desert camp ;
Merzouga desert camp stay
Traditional desert camp merzouga
The traditional Merzouga desert camp offers simple and authentic conditions of stay.
The simple tents offer an authentic way to experience life in the Sahara. Spending a night in a Merzouga desert camp is one of the highlights of a trip to the Moroccan Sahara. In the evening, in addition to dinner, enjoy the atmosphere of live music played by the Nomads.
luxury desert camp Merzouga
The Merzouga luxury desert camp experience is for those who are looking for great comfort in the desert and a special moments.
Besides a well-equipped and very pretty tent, the Merzouga luxury camp offers a comfortable desert experience with well-equipped tents, relaxation areas and the possibility of enjoying a romantic dinner under the stars.
What to visit around Merzouga?
The Erg Chebbi dunes may be Merzouga’s main attraction, but the surrounding area also has plenty to discover. A Merzouga desert tour is an opportunity to experience local culture, history, wildlife and traditional villages.
The village of Khamia – Kasbah of the Gnawas
It’s the place to visit if you enjoy a Sahara stay in Erg Chebbi. You will have the opportunity to discover the traditional Gnawa’s music.
Erfoud
Erfoud is known for its fossils and also of being the capital of the date in Morocco. Don’t forget to taste dates and to enjoy the Festival celabrated in October.
The city of Rissani
On the road to Rissani, you can visit the Fossil and the Mineral Museum. You will pass through Rissani on your trip to Merzouga. At Rissani, you can also go visit the traditional souk, one of the largest markets in the region.
The Dayet Srij Lake
It’s the ideal place to observe migratory birds. The best period for this visit is in September.
Taouz
History lovers can visit Taouz to discover rock carvings dating from the prehistoric times.
Contact
We will be happy to answer all your questions. Feel free to contact us for any information or advice about a Morocco tour, a camel trekking or a Sahara stay. We will get back to you very quickly.
Our company is located in M’hamid El Ghizlane, province of Zagora.
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