1-3 nights Private Standard and luxury camps in Merzouga
Sleep in the Merzouga desert among the Erg Chebbi dunes: private tents, dinner and Berber music, in a standard or luxury camp. From €20 per person.
from 20 € per person
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Tours and excursions in Merzouga
The best things to do, activities, excursions and tours in Merzouga
Welcome to Merzouga!
Merzouga, the gateway to the Moroccan Sahara, is famous for the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Visitors can enjoy camel treks, desert camps, sandboarding and Berber culture in Khamlia. Best visited in spring or autumn, Merzouga offers unforgettable sunrises, starry nights and adventures in a stunning desert landscape near the Algerian border.
- Location
- South-east Morocco
- Population
- ~3,000
- Best time
- September to May
The most popular tours and excursions in Merzouga
Discover the best tours in Merzouga, offering unforgettable desert adventures. From camel treks across the golden dunes to off-road 4×4 trips and nights in luxury desert camps, experience authentic Berber culture, breathtaking sunsets and stargazing in the heart of the Sahara.
1-3 nights Private 
1-3 nights Groups Camel treks in Merzouga, 1–3 nights
Camel trek over the Merzouga dunes with 1, 2 or 3 nights in a desert camp, dinner, breakfast and sandboarding. From €35 per person.
from 35 € per person
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1-6 hours Private Quad tours in Merzouga, 1 to 6 hours
Quad tours of 1 to 6 hours in Erg Chebbi: sunset over the dunes, oases and nomads, fossils and the black desert, with guide, helmet and insurance. From €50 pp.
from 50 € per person
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1-5 days Groups Sahara trekking, 1 to 5 days
Desert trekking in Merzouga from 1 to 5 days with a Berber guide, camels for the luggage, meals and nights in camps or under the stars. From €100 per person.
from 100 € per person
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1-7 hours Private 4×4 tours in Merzouga, 1 to 7 hours
Off-road 4×4 trips of 1 to 7 hours: the Erg Chebbi dunes, nomad families and lunch in the Safsaf oasis, with a local driver. From €30 per person.
from 30 € per person
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1-4 hours Private Buggy tours in Merzouga, 1 to 4 hours
Automatic 2-seater buggy across the Erg Chebbi dunes for 1 to 4 hours, with guide, fuel, helmet and insurance. From €65 per person.
from 65 € per person
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Compare the length, stops and price of tours with the same departure: the stops show where you sleep each night.
| Tour | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4×4 tours in Merzouga, 1 to 7 hours | 1-7 hours | from 30 € |
| Quad tours in Merzouga, 1 to 6 hours | 1-6 hours | from 50 € |
| Buggy tours in Merzouga, 1 to 4 hours | 1-4 hours | from 65 € |
| Sahara trekking, 1 to 5 days | 1-5 days | from 100 € |
| Standard and luxury camps in Merzouga | 1-3 nights | from 20 € |
| Camel treks in Merzouga, 1–3 nights | 1-3 nights | from 35 € |
Things to do in Merzouga
A night in the desert
Spend a magical night in a desert camp in Merzouga, surrounded by golden dunes. Enjoy traditional Berber music, a delicious Moroccan dinner, stargazing under a clear sky and the serene silence of the Sahara for an unforgettable adventure.
Camel excursions
Experience a magical camel tour across the golden dunes of Merzouga, leading to an unforgettable overnight stay in a desert camp. Enjoy traditional music, Berber hospitality, a delicious dinner and stargazing under the vast, clear Saharan sky.
Visit the nomads
Discover hidden desert tracks, visit local nomadic families, learn about their unique way of life and enjoy authentic hospitality in the heart of the Sahara. A cultural and scenic journey awaits you.
Trip to the oasis
Travel across vast dunes to reach a peaceful oasis, admire breathtaking sunsets and discover the unique beauty of the Sahara with unforgettable adventures tailored to your pace and style.
Sunset over the dunes
Sunset and sunrise in Merzouga are magical moments you simply have to experience. The golden dunes glow in the warm light as the sun paints the sky in vivid colours, creating breathtaking views that capture the true beauty and serenity of the Sahara.
Walking among the dunes
For those who love walking and hiking, the Merzouga desert offers stunning sand dunes, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets and peaceful trails. Explore vast golden landscapes, spot desert wildlife and experience the unique beauty of the Sahara on foot for an unforgettable adventure.