Erg Chebbi · Merzouga · Things to do
Merzouga Things to Do: Activities & Excursions
Sunset camel rides, quads and buggies on Morocco’s highest dunes, 4×4 trips to nomad families, desert lakes and oases, and cooking with a Berber family – the best things to do in Merzouga for travellers from across Europe, run by our own local team.
- Local guides from Merzouga
- 1 hour to full-day trips
- Private or small group
- Combine with a night in camp
Adventures
Merzouga activities & desert adventures
Pick one activity or combine several in the same day. Every trip starts from Merzouga village or from our camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes, with a local guide or driver. Add activities when you book your stay, or ask us for activities only.
Sandboarding
Free for camp guests
Slide down the big dunes on a board – best at sunset.
Desert tours from Marrakech
3 to 5 days
Private tours from Marrakech or Fes with a night in Merzouga.
Celebrations & groups
Events in the Merzouga desert
Honeymoons, weddings, yoga retreats, birthdays, team building, student groups and sport events – tailor-made by our team in the dunes.
Honeymoon in the Sahara
A private tent, a candlelit dinner in the dunes and a sky full of stars for two.
Desert wedding
A ceremony on the dunes, Berber music and a dinner under the stars for your guests.
Team building
Desert challenges, adventure activities and a private camp for your company.
Student & gap-year groups
Educational trips with camel treks, nomad culture and safe group camping.
Sport events & mobile camps
Mobile camps, catering and logistics for rallies, races and expeditions.
Around Merzouga
More things to do in Merzouga
Stargazing
One of the darkest night skies in Morocco, right outside your tent.
Sunrise over Erg Chebbi
Climb the dune behind the camp and watch the sand turn orange.
Gnawa music in Khamlia
Live music and mint tea in the village of the Gnawa.
Rissani market
A real Berber souk with dates, spices and a famous donkey parking.
Desert lakes
Seasonal lakes with flamingos after rain, on 4x4 trips.
Fossils & old mines
Million-year-old fossils and old mining villages in the hamada.
Book online
Reserve your tent in minutes
Pick your camp, tent and dates, add activities and pay a 10% deposit (the rest on arrival) or the full amount securely with PayPal or card. You will receive your receipt by email right away.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
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The classics are a sunset camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes and a night in a desert camp. Add quad bikes or a dune buggy on the big dunes, a 4×4 trip to nomad families, Khamlia and the desert lakes, sandboarding, stargazing and a Berber cooking class.
One night is enough for the camel ride, the camp and the sunrise. With two nights you can add a 4×4 day trip, quads or a buggy and still enjoy a slow morning in the dunes.
Yes. Quads, buggies, 4×4 excursions, trekking and the cooking class can be booked on their own. Contact us with your date and we will confirm the time and meeting point.
October to April has mild days and cool nights. In summer we plan rides early in the morning and late in the afternoon. The desert lakes only appear after rain.
No. Your guide gives a short briefing, helmets are provided and the guide leads the ride on the dunes. Choose 1 hour for a first try or a longer ride for the big dunes.
Choose your activities in the booking form on this page, or send us a message. Prices are in euros: you pay a small deposit online and the rest when you arrive in Merzouga.
Yes. Our guides speak English, French and Spanish, as well as Arabic and Berber.
Your night in the Sahara starts here
Private tents, golden dunes and a sky full of stars – book your stay at Mouhou Desert Camp today.