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1.1 The 7 best things to do in Merzouga

1.1.1 Why should you visit the Merzouga desert?

1.2 The 7 best things to do in the Merzouga desert

1.2.1 1. Camel ride in Merzouga

1.2.1.1 Sunset camel ride

1.2.2 2. 4x4 excursion in the Merzouga desert

1.2.3 3. Merzouga Dunes Quad Adventure (Erg Chebbi)

1.2.4 4. Buggy driving experience through the dunes of Merzouga

1.2.5 5. Sandboarding on the dunes of Merzouga

1.2.6 6. Horseback riding in the Merzouga Desert

1.2.7 7. KTM Motorcycle Adventure

What to do in Merzouga

The 7 best things to do in Merzouga

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Morocco's most visited desert It boasts some of the most spectacular and tallest golden dunes. The Erg Chebbi dunes... access from Marrakech (560km) o from Fez (480km), with Desert Trips

How to get to and what to do in the Merzouga Desert:

Merzouga o the Sahara Desert, It's considered one of the best destinations in Morocco and the world! For its stunning golden sand dunes called Erg Chebbi, and also because it boasts some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the world. There are many Things to do in the Merzouga Desert(Erg Chebbi), which turned the area and Morocco into a tourist destination.

”No trip to Morocco is complete without visiting its beautiful Sahara Desert.” So, if you're planning a trip to Morocco, Merzouga is a must-see. There are many Things to do in Merzouga, Morocco For a complete desert experience you'll never forget, look no further. Things to do in the Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga.

Why should you visit the Merzouga desert?

There are many reasons why you should visit the Sahara Desert; here are a few:

Riding camels on sand dunes.
Sleeping in the middle of the desert among sand dunes under billions of stars.
The Merzouga desert is a wonderful place. With sand dunes all around you, it feels like you're on another planet, not Earth. And that's something most people dream of experiencing. So you have to take advantage of it while you can.
If you're a photography enthusiast, you can get tons of photos for your blogger, Instagram...
Visiting the Merzouga desert will help you avoid the crowds of Marrakech, Fez, and other busy cities. The Erg Chebbi dunes will help you enjoy a peaceful experience.
The sunset and sunrise in Merzouga defy description, but I can say that the landscape is breathtaking over the orange sand dunes.
You will reconnect with nature. The magnificent sand dunes of Merzouga resemble waves of sand, like an ocean frozen in time.

If you're currently wondering whether you should visit the Merzouga desert or not, here's your answer: Yes.

The 7 best things to do in the Merzouga desert

1. Camel ride in Merzouga

The first thing most travelers to Morocco think of is the desert, then come the camels, because where there's a desert, there are usually camels. They are the ancient way to cross any desert, and in the Merzouga desert you can experience this ancient mode of transport.

Camel ride in the Merzouga Sahara It's the first activity offered to guests, and it's one of the best. Things to do in the Merzouga desert. It's a must-do when visiting Merzouga, or indeed, when visiting Morocco! You'll ride camels across the orange sand dunes and get a real sense of what travel was like long ago.

There are three options that the company Viajes Desierto suggests for Experience a camel ride in Merzouga.:

Sunset camel ride

Sunset camel ride in Merzouga This activity will allow you to ride camels through the sand dunes and witness an incredible sunset over the Erg Chebbi dunes. Camel ride in Merzouga, Morocco at sunset The tour begins at least an hour before sunset. You'll spend approximately half an hour riding camels to reach a high dune where you'll witness a fantastic sunset. After sunset, you'll return to the city by camel, and this activity will conclude.

To book Camel ride at sunset. activity and for more information, contact DESERT TRAVELS

Camel ride at dawn. It's the perfect way to greet a new day in the desert. There's something undeniably romantic about watching the sunrise, whether with your partner, friends, or family. The Merzouga sunrise is one of the most iconic in the world, which is why Morocco Fabulous Travel offers the opportunity to witness it from a high dune in the Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy watching the sun rise and the sand dunes turn orange.

contact DESERT TRAVELS For more information and to book this activity.

Nighttime camel ride through the Merzouga desert It's the most exciting What to do in Merzouga. A camel ride to a camp in the Moroccan desert is the best option for those who want to spend a peaceful night in the middle of nowhere, under a starry sky.

It's just two hours from the town of Merzouga. During this time, you'll stop to watch the sunset from a high dune and try sandboarding, then continue riding camels to your camp. We'll make sure you get a private tent and don't end up sleeping with a stranger!

The next day, it's best to set your alarm before dawn and climb the nearby high dune. It's challenging, but well worth the effort. You'll witness a spectacular sunrise, perhaps the best of your life. After watching the sunrise, you'll enjoy a delicious breakfast at the camp.

You can choose between a camel ride back to the village of Merzouga or a 4x4 vehicle.

To book this activity and for more information, Contact us.

2. 4x4 excursion in the Merzouga desert

4x4 excursion through the Merzouga desert. It is the best activity to explore many interesting things around the Erg Chebbi dunes, such as the beautiful nearby lake (Dayet Srij), which is the best area in Morocco to observe many desert birds; the lake even attracts flocks of flamingos.

The 4x4 excursion through the Erg Chebbi dunes includes a visit to the village of Khamlia, Its inhabitants are believed to have originally escaped from southern African countries during the time of slavery. This border town is home to the Gnawa musicians; you'll have the opportunity to hear their incredible musical style. Then, not far from the town and the border between Morocco and Algeria, there's another village called M'ifis, but this one is very old and also abandoned! It contains galena mines; one of the oldest uses of galena in Merzouga was as a cosmetic to darken the eyes. Locals still use it today, especially during weddings.

His tour through the sand dunes of Merzouga in a 4x4 vehicle It includes a visit to a nomadic family near the borders of Morocco and Algeria, where you will have ample time to learn about their culture while enjoying a cup of tea in one of their traditional Berber tents.

This exploratory activity can begin at any time of day, but it is preferable to start it at 10:00 am or 4:00 pm.

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3. Merzouga Dunes Quad Adventure (Erg Chebbi)

If you're looking for the ultimate off-road vehicle to explore the sand dunes of Merzouga up close, then a quad bike is an excellent choice. Quad bike experience in Merzouga It will get your adrenaline pumping; the adventure will take you along a scenic trail through the Erg Chebbi dunes.

All quads are fully automatic and easy to drive, so no license or driving experience is required. Our experienced and friendly quad guide will lead you through a safety briefing.

To reserve this Routes in Quad biking in Merzouga, And for more information, Contact us.

4. Buggy driving experience through the dunes of Merzouga

Enjoy excitement and fun with Buggy driving adventure through the dunes of the Merzouga desert.. By taking a buggy driving experience with us, you will enjoy an exciting and comfortable journey through the Erg Chebbi sand dunes.

Our experienced guide will accompany you with his Quad.
Our buggies are easy to control.
No license is required.
The minimum driving age is 12 years old (those aged 12 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult).

5. Sandboarding on the dunes of Merzouga

Glide down the sandy slopes of the Merzouga dunes and experience the thrill of sandboarding, similar to snowboarding but with the breathtaking desert panorama as your backdrop. Enjoy this activity as part of a... Private tour of the Moroccan desert since the contracted camps offer sandboards for free.

6. Horseback riding in the Merzouga Desert

Horse riding This is an activity you can enjoy in the Merzouga desert with us. Experience the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi on horseback, riding well-trained horses. Before starting the ride, we'll show you how to control and manage your horse. Our experienced and friendly riding guide will accompany you throughout the ride and provide further instructions.

7. KTM Motorcycle Adventure

Would you like to experience riding a KTM motorcycle Enjoy an adventure through the Merzouga dunes, where you can experience the adrenaline rush of speed and adventure in an incomparable setting, a place that until recently was reserved only for participants in the Paris-Dakar Rally. On this page, we explain the cost of this service and what it includes. If you're a motor enthusiast and a thrill-seeker, you can't miss this! Come with us to Morocco for an amazing time and experience unique adventures in the Merzouga desert with Desert Trips.

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PASCUAL RODRIGUEZ TABERNACLE

November 16, 2025

We traveled as a family, taking the 5-day desert tour. Our guide, Said, was more than just a driver-guide; he took great care of us, was incredibly attentive to detail, and a fantastic driver. He listened to all our requests and showed us many unforgettable places. A true professional and an even better person. Thank you, Said! As for the agency, we are incredibly grateful to Mila for her hospitality and recommendations.

Maria De Lafuente Iglesias

November 15, 2025

A group of friends and I took the 5-day desert tour, and this experience will stay with me forever... everything was wonderful. From my first contact with Mila when making the reservation, she was in touch with me, acting as the group's spokesperson, long before the trip even started, answering all my questions and more! The organization was absolutely perfect, the hotels were generally very good, and a special mention goes to the Nomad Desert Hotel, which was truly beautiful, as was the Berber tent camp. The breakfast and dinner, which were included in the price, were very good, and thanks to the excellent advice and attention of our guide, Mohamed, the lunch, which wasn't included, was also perfect. Mohamed deserves a special mention in my comments, as he made the trip so much fun and we felt like family. He's a very endearing person and incredibly knowledgeable about his region, so his explanations were fascinating. Thanks to him, we were able to better understand the way of life of the desert people. Everything we saw was breathtaking. Although the journey to the desert from Marrakech is quite long and includes stretches of winding mountain road (the road is very good and new, so don't worry), Mohamed made it seem much shorter. He's a fantastic driver. As he says, if you learn to drive on the dunes, everything else is easy. I encourage anyone wanting to visit the Moroccan desert to book with them. You'll return home, just like we did, wanting to do it again. Thank you so much, Mohamed, Mila, and Ismail, for making this possible. Mohamed!! Hugs, my friend!

Helium

November 14, 2025

Wonderful experience. Mohamed, thank you.This experience will stay with me forever... everything was wonderful. From my first contact with Mila when making the reservation, she was in touch with me, as the spokesperson for my group, long before the trip began, answering all my questions and more! The organization was absolutely perfect, the hotels were very functional overall, and a special mention goes to the Nomad Desert Hotel, which was truly beautiful, as was the Berber tent camp. The breakfast and dinner, which were included in the price, were very good, and thanks to the excellent advice and attention of our guide, Mohamed, the lunch, which wasn't included, was also perfect. Mohamed deserves a special mention in my comments, as he made the trip so much fun and we felt like he was part of our family. He is a very endearing person and very knowledgeable about his region, so his explanations were incredibly interesting. Thanks to him, we were able to better understand the way of life of the desert people. Everything we saw was breathtaking. Although the journey to the desert from Marrakech is quite long and includes stretches of winding mountain road (the road is very good and new, so don't worry), Mohamed made it seem much shorter. He's a fantastic driver. As he says, if you learn to drive on the dunes, everything else is easy. I encourage anyone wanting to visit the Moroccan desert to book with them. You'll return home, just like we did, wanting to do it again. Thank you so much, Mohamed, Mila, and Ismail, for making this possible. Mohamed!! Hugs, my friend!

Carmen Vidal Lopez

November 13, 2025

We are a group of seven friends who just returned from this wonderful desert trip. We took a five-day tour. It was a unique and unforgettable experience with Mohammed, our guide, who was always friendly, always providing timely, concise, and clear explanations. He answered any questions we had and was always willing to help. He is also an excellent driver. The hotels we chose were very good. The desert tents were lovely and charming, with private bathrooms and showers. Our hotel in the desert was the Nomad Palace, and it was wonderful in terms of location, food, staff, entertainment, and accommodations. The meals were also excellent. It's clear this company has experience because everything is well-organized and planned. As constructive criticism, I would suggest providing a speaker or microphone for the guide/driver in the van because those sitting in the back row can't hear the guide's explanations due to being too far away. Mohammed, our guide, repeated his explanations without any problem... but it's an issue that needs improvement.

Nuria F

November 9, 2025

From Fez to the desertWe decided to take a trip with friends to explore Morocco. We took the advice of Ismael, our guide, who planned the trip according to our preferences. We started in Marrakech, where he gave us a guided tour of the city, and afterwards we had free time which we used to go to the souk and try different food stalls. The next day we headed towards the desert, stopping along the way to visit Ouarzazate, Dades, the Todra Gorge, and more. In the desert, we did several activities: quad biking, visiting markets, watching sunsets, visiting nomads—in short, we loved it. We plan to repeat the experience to continue exploring Morocco, and we'll definitely do it again with ViajesDesierto, an experience we highly recommend to everyone.

Pere M

November 8, 2025

Great trip through southern MoroccoAn extraordinary trip to southern Morocco, visiting the desert and arriving in Marrakech. We were very well accompanied and looked after by Mohamed, an excellent guide—very friendly, kind, and attentive—who gave great explanations about his country. The organization by the agency was impeccable. Not a single problem throughout the entire trip. Highly recommended!

Maria Ines Ambrosini

November 4, 2025

Incredible experience, impeccable and meticulously cared for at every destination, the places, the tours. Highly recommended, I would choose them every time. ❤️❤️

Pablo Díaz Muíño

November 3, 2025

We took the desert tour for three days and I have nothing but positive things to say. Our guide was Ahmed, and from the very first moment he made sure we were comfortable and told us everything we needed to know about the places we were going to. Thanks to him, the trip was very enjoyable and fun. He's a really great guy. The desert was an incredible experience. We went on a camel trek and rode quad bikes to see the sunrise; it was one of the best experiences of our lives. If we go back, or if someone we know is interested in doing this tour, we will definitely recommend doing it with this agency and especially with Ahmed.

Carmen Corral Lopez

November 3, 2025

We took the 3-day desert tour with Ahmed. Everything was incredible. From the very first moment, Ahmed made sure we were comfortable and gave us all the recommendations we needed to make the most of the trip. He's a lovely guy. For the entire three days, we felt like he was one of us. The desert was spectacular; we went on a camel trek and watched the sunrise on quad bikes. It was truly one of the best experiences we could have had. If we go back, or if someone we know wants to do this tour, we will definitely recommend this agency and Ahmed in particular.

Pablo D

November 3, 2025

Sahara tourWe took the desert tour for three days and I have nothing but positive things to say. Our guide was Ahmed, and from the very first moment he made sure we were comfortable and told us everything we needed to know about the places we were going to. Thanks to him, the trip was very enjoyable and fun. He's a really great guy. The desert was an incredible experience. We went on a camel trek and rode quad bikes to see the sunrise; it was one of the best experiences of our lives. If we go back, or if someone we know is interested in doing this tour, we will definitely recommend doing it with this agency and especially with Ahmed.

Cristina C

November 3, 2025

Amazing desert experience with Ahmed 🌵✨We took the three-day desert tour with Ahmed, and it was simply spectacular. From the very first moment, he made sure we were comfortable and gave us all the necessary advice to make the most of every part of the trip. He's a lovely and very attentive person, always making sure we were happy. The desert was magical: we explored the dunes on camels and enjoyed an incredible sunrise on quad bikes. Both activities are highly recommended.

Alex Varela

November 3, 2025

100% experience highly recommended!!A fantastic experience to share with friends, family, or even solo! All the activities were incredible: the many places we visited by car, the camel ride, the night in the desert, the sunrise while riding quad bikes… And above all, a special mention to our driver, Ahmed, who was such a great companion that for a few days it felt like he was traveling with us rather than guiding us. A wonderful person, always concerned about our comfort and safety, willing to share the experience with us as if he were one of the group, curious about our concerns, and eager to learn about us and our country, as well as show us his own. All this and much more made this a truly enriching experience for me and my friends. Highly recommended!

Carmen C

November 3, 2025

Spectacular and funWe took the 3-day desert tour with Ahmed. Everything was incredible. From the very first moment, Ahmed made sure we were comfortable and gave us all the recommendations we needed to make the most of the trip. He's a lovely guy. For the entire three days, we felt like he was one of us. The desert was spectacular; we went on a camel trek and watched the sunrise on quad bikes. It was truly one of the best experiences we could have had. If we go back, or if someone we know wants to do this tour, we will definitely recommend this agency and Ahmed in particular.

Salvador Lopez

October 29, 2025

Thank you so much to Mila for organizing the trip; we loved it. The service from Mohamed on our tours and from Jussef in the desert was excellent. The children were very happy, and so were we. We will recommend it to friends who were considering it. I will pass on the contact information to them. Thank you so much, Viajesdesierto.

Explorer62833084610

October 22, 2025

Trip to the Merzouga desertAn unforgettable experience! The places and activities were very interesting. The hotels were excellent, and the driver/guide was always attentive to our needs. Highly recommended.

JOHNNY S

October 14, 2025

Incredible experience with @viajesdesierto.com 🌵✨ Everything was super well organized, the guides were friendly, and the scenery was like something out of a movie. AMy trip with ViajesDesierto.com was, honestly, one of the best experiences I've ever had. From the very first moment, the service was excellent: Mila and Ismael were attentive to every detail, answering all my questions and tailoring the itinerary exactly to what I was looking for. During the trip, everything was perfectly organized: the transfers, the riads, the desert camp—even the schedules were perfect! The drivers and guides spoke Spanish, were friendly, and shared so much about Berber culture and desert life, which made the experience much more authentic. The most magical moment was undoubtedly the night in the desert, under a sky full of stars, with music, a campfire, and an unforgettable silence. I felt it wasn't just a trip, but a human and cultural adventure.

Sea

October 13, 2025

It was an unforgettable trip. Highly recommended. It was well-planned, with very interesting visits and good hotels. Our driver/guide, Abdul, was always attentive to detail and anything we needed. We will definitely do it again.

Elena J

October 13, 2025

Meeting Ahmed has been the best part of the trip!We met Ahmed in Chefchaouen, at his shop in the medina. A wonderful place filled with objects that transport you to countless places and stories. But the best part, without a doubt, was meeting Ahmed and sitting down to chat with him. What a fantastic person! I'm already looking forward to going back and taking a trip to the desert, since we didn't have the chance this time. With all the things he told us, we can't wait to return and share a trip with him.

Carolina Castillo

October 7, 2025

The experience was fantastic from the start. They picked us up at the airport, the service was excellent, and our driver, Ahmed, was the best. He went at our pace, catered to our requests for food, and took us wherever we wanted, without any rush. The experience was very good. The only slight inconvenience was that we had to pay in cash, and we didn't travel with cash. We were able to resolve this with a Western Union transfer. Otherwise, the experience was excellent.

Immaculate Canovas Sanchez

October 7, 2025

An extraordinary trip. Ahmed accompanied us the whole time. He took us to many beautiful places. Thank you, Ismail, your tour is 1000% recommended. This is the second time I've traveled with them and it won't be the last.

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Things to do in Merzouga

What to do in Merzouga

The 7 best things to do in Merzouga

Why should you visit the Merzouga desert?