Merzouga → Erg Chebbi camp → Merzouga
Camel Trekking in Merzouga
2 days / 1 night
A sunset camel ride into Erg Chebbi, a night in a desert camp and sunrise over the dunes.
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Desert activities in Merzouga
Merzouga Activities
Ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes, explore by 4x4 or feel the sand under a quad bike or buggy.
In the Erg Chebbi dunes
More Ways to Experience the Sahara.
Already in Merzouga, or adding extra desert days to your trip? These activities take you deeper into the Erg Chebbi dunes and the desert around them.
Sleep in a desert camp after a sunset camel ride, explore Khamlia, Lake Merzouga and nomad areas by 4x4, or ride a quad or buggy across the dunes with a local guide.
Camel trekking · 4x4 excursions · Quad & buggy · Horse riding
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Desert activities in and around Merzouga.
Merzouga loop
4x4 Desert Excursion in Merzouga
1 day
A full day by 4x4: Lake Merzouga, Khamlia, the Mifis mines, nomads and Hassi Labied.
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Merzouga → Erg Chebbi → Merzouga
Quad Biking and Buggy Adventure in Merzouga
Flexible, up to a full day
Ride the Erg Chebbi dunes by quad or buggy with a local guide.
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Horse Riding in Merzouga
Four private ways to explore Erg Chebbi on horseback, from a one-hour sunset ride to a night in a desert camp. Beginners welcome.
Erg Chebbi dunes, Merzouga
Sunset or Sunrise Horse Ride in Merzouga
1 or 2 hours
One or two hours on horseback across the Erg Chebbi dunes, at the golden moment of the day.
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Merzouga → Dayet Srji → Merzouga
Half-Day Horse Ride to Dayet Srji Lake
Half day (about 4 hours)
Ride out of the dunes and across the open desert to a seasonal lake where flamingos sometimes stop after the winter rains.
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Merzouga · Khamlia · nomad camps · Erg Chebbi
Full-Day Horse Ride: Khamlia, Gnawa Music & Nomads
Full day (about 6–7 hours)
A whole day in the saddle around Erg Chebbi.
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Merzouga → Erg Chebbi camp → Merzouga
Horse Ride & Overnight in a Desert Camp
2 days / 1 night
Ride into the dunes at sunset, sleep in a Berber camp under the stars, and ride back at sunrise.
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Merzouga
Your Desert Base
Merzouga sits at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. All activities start and end in the village.
Frequently Asked Questions About Merzouga Activities
Where do the activities start?
All activities start and end in Merzouga, at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Do I need experience for quad or buggy?
No. Beginners are welcome, and a guide gives instructions before you start.
Can I combine activities?
Yes. Many travelers do a 4x4 excursion in the day and a camel trek at sunset.
When is the best time for camel trekking?
In the late afternoon, so you reach the dunes for sunset.
Are these activities included in your tours?
Camel trekking is included in all our multi-day desert tours. The other activities can be added.
What should I bring?
Sun protection, sunglasses, water, comfortable clothes and a warm layer for the evening.