Camel treksSunset Camel Trek in Merzouga
Our sunset camel trek in Merzouga is a slow, guided ride into Erg Chebbi that gets you to the top of a dune as the sun goes down.
About 1.5–2 hours in totalSunset
from €20 per person
Merzouga · Erg Chebbi
Desert activities in Merzouga
Desert activities in Merzouga cover a lot more than camels. Around the Erg Chebbi dunes you can ride a quad, listen to Gnawa music, browse a local market or spend a night under the stars. Filter by type, time of day or length, then send us a request and we'll check availability.
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Camel treksSunrise Camel Trek in Merzouga
The sunrise camel trek in Merzouga leaves in the half-light and gets you onto a dune crest in Erg Chebbi just as the sun comes up.
About 1.5–2 hours in totalSunrisefrom €20 per person
Camel treksOvernight Camel Trek to a Desert Camp
Our overnight camel trek in Merzouga takes you out by camel at sunset to a camp deep in the dunes. You sleep there and ride back as the sun comes up.
Approx. 16 hours, from late afternoon until after sunrise the next morningSunset · Evening · Night · Sunrisefrom €40 per person
AdventureA Night in the Sahara: Overnight Desert Experience
A night in the Sahara at Merzouga covers sunset, dinner by the fire, the stars and sunrise over Erg Chebbi. You get to camp by camel or by 4x4.
Approx. 16 hours, from late afternoon until after breakfast the next morningSunset · Evening · Night · Sunrisefrom €40 per person
Quad, buggy & 4x4Quad Biking in the Erg Chebbi Dunes
Quad biking in Merzouga: a guided ATV ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes, 1 or 2 hours long, with a safety briefing first so beginners can join.
About 1 or 2 hours of riding, plus time for the briefingMorning · Afternoon · Sunsetfrom €40 per person
Quad, buggy & 4x4Buggy Adventure in the Merzouga Dunes
A guided buggy tour in Merzouga: a side-by-side SSV for a driver and a passenger, about 1–2 hours in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
About 1–2 hours, plus time for the briefingMorning · Afternoon · Sunsetfrom €130 per vehicle
Quad, buggy & 4x44x4 Desert Excursion around Erg Chebbi
A 4x4 desert excursion in Merzouga: a loop around the Erg Chebbi dunes with a local driver, taking in desert tracks, palm groves, Khamlia and wide views.
About 4 hours for the half day; a full day (around 7–8 hours) is also possibleMorning · Afternoon · Flexiblefrom €40 per person
AdventureSandboarding on the Erg Chebbi Dunes
Sandboarding in Merzouga: slide down the Erg Chebbi dunes on a board we provide. No experience needed, and it fits easily into a camel trek, 4x4 trip or camp stay.
About 1–2 hours, depending on how many times you climb back upMorning · Afternoon · SunsetRequest a quote
Sunset, stars & photographyStargazing in the Merzouga Desert
Desert stargazing in Merzouga: a short night walk into the dunes, away from camp lights, to look at the sky with the naked eye.
About 1–1.5 hoursNightRequest a quote
ExcursionsSunrise Excursion to an Erg Chebbi Viewpoint
A guided sunrise excursion to a dune viewpoint in Erg Chebbi, on foot or by 4x4, with no camel involved.
About 1–1.5 hours in totalSunriseRequest a quote
Sunset, stars & photographySunset Photography Trip by 4x4
A sunset photography trip in Merzouga by 4x4, stopping at dune viewpoints picked for evening light and silhouettes, with time to shoot at your own pace.
About 2.5–3 hours in totalSunsetRequest a quote
Sunset, stars & photographyOn requestHalf-Day or Full-Day Photography Tour in Merzouga
A private photography tour in Merzouga, half or full day, timed for the best light on the dunes, caravans, villages and sky.
Half day (about 4 hours) or full day (about 8 hours), depending on your planSunrise · Sunset · FlexibleRequest a quote
Food & dinnersTraditional Moroccan Dinner and Live Music at a Desert Camp
A traditional Moroccan dinner at a Merzouga desert camp, home-style, followed by drums, songs and talk around the fire.
About 3 hours, from dinner until the music winds downEveningRequest a quote
Food & dinnersOn requestPrivate Romantic Dinner in the Desert
A private romantic dinner in the Merzouga desert, lit by lanterns, set up for you in the dunes or at a luxury camp on request.
About 3 hours, including setup time with you on site, dinner and teaEveningRequest a quote
CultureAmazigh (Berber) Cultural Experience in Merzouga
A relaxed Amazigh (Berber) cultural experience in Merzouga: tea, home-baked bread and conversation with local hosts, then a walk through a ksar.
About 3 hoursMorning · AfternoonRequest a quote
CultureVisit a Nomadic Family in the Merzouga Desert
A nomadic family visit near Merzouga: tea and conversation with a herding family by Erg Chebbi, with your guide translating.
About 2.5 hours, including getting there and backMorning · AfternoonRequest a quote
CultureMoroccan Mint Tea Ceremony in the Desert
A Moroccan mint tea ceremony in Merzouga: watch your host make it, help with the pour and learn why tea means welcome here.
About 1 hourFlexibleRequest a quote
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Gnawa Music in Khamlia Village
Gnawa music in Khamlia, a village just south of Merzouga: you sit down for mint tea and the local musicians play for you.
About 1–1.5 hours, including the short driveMorning · AfternoonRequest a quote
ExcursionsRissani Market Excursion from Merzouga
Our Rissani market excursion from Merzouga is a half-day visit with a local guide to the traditional souk of a historic trading town near the ruins of Sijilmassa.
About 3.5–4 hours, including the drive and stopsMorningRequest a quote
ExcursionsFossil and Desert Landscape Excursion near Erfoud
A half-day fossil excursion by 4x4 across the stony desert between Erfoud and Merzouga, with ancient marine fossils in the rock and a visit to a fossil workshop.
About 3.5–4 hours, including driving and stopsMorning · AfternoonRequest a quote
ExcursionsFull-Day Trip around Merzouga
A guided full-day trip around Merzouga by 4x4, taking in Rissani, Khamlia, fossil sites near Erfoud and the palm groves, planned around what interests you.
About 7–8 hours with stopsMorning · AfternoonRequest a quote
Food & dinnersOn requestDesert Picnic Lunch in Merzouga
A desert picnic lunch in Merzouga: a simple meal in the shade of a palm grove or by the dunes, usually added to a 4x4 day or camel trek.
About 2 hours, including setup and an unhurried lunchMorning · AfternoonRequest a quote
Private & customPrivate Desert Adventure in Merzouga
A private desert adventure in Merzouga: your own guide and vehicle for the day in Erg Chebbi, with activities and timing chosen by you.
About 6 hours as a guide; we can also do a half day or a longer dayFlexibleRequest a quote
Private & customBuild Your Own Combination of Desert Activities
Tell us your dates, group and interests, and we'll combine Merzouga activities into one plan with one quote for everything.
Flexible: anything from a full day to several days, depending on what you combineFlexibleRequest a quote
The quickest way to plan: WhatsApp
Send us your dates, how many of you are coming and what you'd like to do. We'll reply with ideas and a clear price. Nothing is booked until you say yes.