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Desert landscape near Erg Chebbi
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Experiences in & around Merzouga

Forty ways to discover the desert at your own pace.

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Featured experiences

Start with these ways to experience Merzouga. Ask us for timing, availability, the full price and what is included before confirming any activity.

Sunset camel ride in Merzouga

Camel ride at sunset

See the dunes in the changing evening light on a camel ride. Ask about the route, meeting point and return arrangements.

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Quad biking in Merzouga

Quad biking

Explore a guided route by quad. Confirm the route, duration, safety briefing, equipment and participation rules.

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Dune buggy in Merzouga

Dune buggy ride

Ask about a buggy outing for your group, including seating, route, supervision and suitable conditions.

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Desert sunset in Merzouga

Golden-hour views

Set aside time to watch the light change over the Erg Chebbi dunes. Ask us about a suitable viewpoint.

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Overnight camp stay

Desert camp stay

Make the camp your base for a night near the dunes. Choose your tent and confirm meals and arrival arrangements.

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A few details before you go

Activity prices, durations and inclusions vary. Camel rides and motorized outings depend on availability, weather and participant suitability. Confirm the arrangements in writing before booking.

Use this list for inspiration and tell us what you would like to arrange. Activities are subject to availability, weather, local conditions and suitability. Prices and inclusions are quoted separately.

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Desert adventures

Ask our team about timing, availability and arrangements for the experiences that interest you.

  1. Sunset camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes
  2. Sunrise camel ride
  3. Overnight stay in a luxury desert camp
  4. Overnight stay in a traditional desert camp
  5. Guided 4×4 desert excursion
  6. Quad biking
  7. Dune buggy ride
  8. Sandboarding
  9. Guided walk through the dunes
  10. Desert picnic
  11. Off-road drive along the old Paris–Dakar routes
  12. Sunset viewing from a high dune
  13. Sunrise viewing from a high dune
  14. Stargazing
  15. Desert night photography
  16. Private dinner among the dunes
  17. Multi-day camel trek
  18. Desert camping beneath the stars
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Culture and local life

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  1. Visit Khamlia village
  2. Listen to a live Gnawa music performance
  3. Visit a nomadic family and share tea
  4. Visit a local market
  5. Try a Moroccan cooking class
  6. Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner
  7. Listen to music around the campfire
  8. Visit a fossil workshop
  9. Discover traditional irrigation systems
  10. Meet local artisans
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Places to explore

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  1. Visit Dayet Srij Lake when water is present
  2. Explore the village of Hassilabied
  3. Visit the town of Rissani and its market
  4. Explore the ruins of Sijilmassa
  5. Take a day trip to the Ziz Valley
  6. Visit the nearby M’ifis mines
  7. Explore the desert landscape near the Algerian border with a local guide
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Relaxing and special experiences

Ask our team about timing, availability and arrangements for the experiences that interest you.

  1. Watch the dunes change colour at golden hour
  2. Enjoy Moroccan tea with a desert view
  3. Book a private proposal or celebration dinner
  4. Take a guided photography tour
  5. Spend a quiet morning watching the desert sunrise
Motorized activities

For quad biking, buggy rides and 4×4 excursions, request the operator’s current safety briefing, route, age restrictions, equipment and supervision details before booking.

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