Merzouga Activities
Explore the magic of the Sahara Desert with our handpicked activities. From 4x4 adventures, quad bikes and buggies to cooking, yoga and walks in the dunes, discover the real Merzouga.
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Choose from a variety of unique activities and experiences. Each activity can be added to your custom tour or booked separately.
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Explore the desert around Erg Chebbi by 4x4 with your driver-guide, with six stops included along the way.
Feel the adrenaline and drive your own quad across the spectacular dunes, with a guide.
A fun and exciting way to explore the high dunes with family or friends, in a two-seater buggy.
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Learn to cook traditional Berber dishes with a local family in the desert.
A quiet yoga session on the dunes at sunrise or sunset, surrounded by the silence of the Sahara.
A guided walk on foot across the dunes of Erg Chebbi, at your own pace, for the widest views.
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Special experience
Experience one of the most beautiful moments in Morocco: a magical sunset or sunrise over the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Add to Your TourCultural & local experiences
Our activities are not just about adventure. They are a chance to meet local people, discover the authentic culture of the desert and create meaningful connections.
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Why choose our Merzouga activities
Frequent questions
No. Your guide gives a short briefing and a practice run before you set off, and the route is chosen to match your confidence. Quad drivers must be adults; children can ride as passengers in a buggy.
Yes. A common day is the 4x4 desert tour in the morning, a cooking class at lunchtime and quad bikes or a buggy in the afternoon. Tell us what you would like and we will arrange the timing.
Most are. The 4x4 tour, the walk in the desert and the cooking class work well for families, and children can ride as passengers in a buggy. Quad drivers must be adults.
The guide and the equipment needed for the activity are included. We confirm exactly what is covered in writing with your quote. Tips and drinks are not included.
Looking for something special? We can combine activities, accommodation and transfers to create the perfect experience just for you.
Let our local experts help you create an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Sahara Desert.
Three quick answers about our Merzouga activities.
The classic things to do in Merzouga are a camel ride at sunset or sunrise, a night at a mid-range luxury desert camp (luxury camp on request) and a 4x4 tour around the Erg Chebbi dunes. Other things to do in Merzouga include quad biking, buggy rides, a cooking class, desert yoga and a guided walk in the dunes.
Merzouga desert activities run from one hour (desert yoga) and one to two hours (quad bikes, buggy rides and walks) to a half day by 4x4. All Merzouga desert activities are private and start from your hotel, guesthouse or camp.
Erg Chebbi activities take place on and around the dunes: quad and buggy rides on the sand, walks to a high crest for the view and the 4x4 tour of the villages and oases around the erg. Ask us to combine two Erg Chebbi activities on the same day.
