Sahara Activities
Camel treks, quad bikes, 4x4 excursions, sandboarding and stargazing around Merzouga.
Overnight (approx. 16 hours) · Private or shared
Merzouga Sunset Camel Trek & Overnight Desert Camp
From €75 per person →
1 hour (2 and 3-hour options) · Private or shared
Erg Chebbi Quad Bike Tour
From €45 per person (1 hour) →
Full day (approx. 7 hours) · Private or shared
Merzouga 4x4 Desert Excursion: Khamlia, Nomads & Fossils
From €60 per person →
3 hours · Private or shared
Sandboarding & Stargazing in Erg Chebbi
From €35 per person →
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Sahara Activities
Sunrise on the Merzouga Dunes: When, Where and How to See It
Watching the sun rise over Erg Chebbi is the quiet highlight of a night in the desert. Here are sunrise times by season, the best dunes to climb and how to make the most of the morning.
Sahara Activities
Rissani Market Guide: Souk Days, the Donkey Parking and the Old Ksour
Rissani, 35 km from Merzouga, hosts the liveliest traditional souk in the Tafilalet. Here is when to go, what to buy, where to eat and how to see the ksour and Sijilmassa nearby.
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Khamlia and Gnawa Music: Visiting the Desert Village of Rhythm near Merzouga
Khamlia is a small village south of Merzouga where Gnawa families keep a centuries-old musical tradition alive. Here is its story, what a visit looks like and how to visit respectfully.