View from a camel of a group trekking up an Erg Chebbi dune behind their guides

Private & custom

Build 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 combine
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We're still finishing the details on this page. Ask us and we'll send you what's included, the timings and the price in writing.

Overview

Most people have a day or two in Merzouga and want to do more than one thing. Rather than booking activities one at a time, tell us what you're interested in and we'll fit it together in a sensible order, timed around the light, the heat and the travel between places. It can be simple: a quad ride in the morning, a camel trek at sunset and a night at a desert camp. Or it can be a cultural day by 4x4, with the Rissani market, Gnawa music in Khamlia and the fossil sites.

Start by sending us your dates and how many of you there are (with children's ages, if any). Add where you're staying and what you'd like to do, or just the kind of trip you have in mind. We check availability and come back with a plan, timings and a quote. You tweak it until it feels right, and we confirm once every part has been checked. Nothing is booked until you say yes.

If you want the whole thing private, with your own guide and vehicle throughout, see the private desert adventure. For a longer trip that includes the drive from Marrakech or Fes, a custom tour fits better. Or just get in touch with your ideas.

Highlights

Engines, camels, culture and the night sky in one plan
Timed around sunrise, sunset and the midday heat
One quote for the whole combination
Works for families, couples, friends or small groups
One day or several, with or without a night at a desert camp

Key details

Duration: Flexible: anything from a full day to several days, depending on what you combine
Best time: Flexible. We usually put active outings early or late in the day and cultural visits in the morning, and adjust for the season.
Meeting point: At your hotel, auberge or camp in Merzouga or Hassilabied, or another point we agree. It'll be in your plan.
Transport: It depends on the activities: camels, quads, 4x4 or on foot. Transfers between activities are included where your quote says so.

Included

A plan built around your request
The activities, guides and transport listed in your agreed quote
Meals or camp nights only where your quote includes them

Not included

Anything not in your agreed quote
Personal shopping, contributions to musicians or hosts, and entrance fees unless stated
Tips for guides and drivers (optional)

What to bring

Clothes for hot days and cool evenings
Sun protection, sunglasses and a scarf against the sand
Closed shoes for quads and walking, and comfortable clothes for riding
Water and any medication you need

Age, safety & accessibility

Every activity comes with its own safety notes, such as helmets and minimum ages for quads (set by the operator and confirmed on request) or weight limits for camels. We put these in your plan.
We don't recommend motorised activities if you're pregnant, have back problems or have been drinking.
Let us know children's ages, mobility needs or health conditions so we can pick activities that suit.
We keep strenuous activities out of the midday heat, especially in summer.

Booking conditions

You send a request; it isn't an instant booking. We'll suggest a plan and a quote, and confirm only after checking availability for every part.
Strong wind or a sandstorm may mean changing the order or timing of activities. If that happens, we'll talk you through the alternatives.

Cancellation policy · Booking terms

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Frequently asked questions

What do you need from us to plan our Merzouga activities?

Your dates, how many people (and children's ages), where you're staying, and the activities or type of trip you're interested in. A rough budget helps us suggest the right mix too.

Can we change the plan after you send it?

Yes. The first proposal is just a starting point. Add, drop or swap activities until it works for you, and we'll update the quote.

How many activities can we do in one day in Merzouga?

Usually two or three. For example, a morning excursion, a rest during the heat of the day and a camel trek at sunset. We'll tell you if a plan looks too rushed.

Will the activities be private?

Some can be private or shared, depending on what you choose. If you want everything private from start to finish, see the private desert adventure.

Private & custom
Private 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 dayFlexible
Request a quote
Excursions
Full-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 · Afternoon
Request a quote
Adventure
A 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 · Sunrise
from €40 per person