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4x4 Desert Tour in Merzouga
A comfortable 4x4 tour of the Erg Chebbi dunes and nomad camps, with an expert driver. Suitable for all ages.
Morocco Off-Road & Desert Tours
Explore our full range of quad, buggy, 4x4 and multi-day desert adventures across Morocco.
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4x4 Erg Chebbi Tour
A full day by 4x4 around Erg Chebbi, Morocco's best-known dune field, with oases, fossils, nomads and Berber villages.
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4x4 Nomad Experience
A 4x4 cultural tour to meet nomadic families, share meals with them and see how they live in the desert.
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4x4 Oasis Discovery Tour
A 4x4 tour of the oases around Merzouga: palm groves, springs and green gardens in the middle of the desert.
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4x4 Fossil Tour
A 4x4 trip to ancient fossil beds to find ammonites and trilobites and learn about the Sahara's past as an ocean.
How to choose your off-road tour
Every tour on this page starts from one question: how much time do you have in the desert? If you arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon and leave the next morning, a short ride is perfect. With a full day you can circle the dunes. With a week or more, you can cross the country. The filters above sort tours by type; here is how to think about the choice.
A few hours in Merzouga
Short rides give you the dunes of Erg Chebbi at their best, especially at sunset. Choose a quad if you like riding, a buggy if you want a seat and a steering wheel, or a 4x4 if you would rather someone else drives. Prices start at €35 for one hour, with hotel pick-up in Merzouga included.
Two to seven days
Our multi-day tours combine riding with nights in desert camps and visits to the oases, fossil beds and gorges around the Sahara. They are the best value if you want the full experience without planning every detail yourself.
Starting in the north
Arriving by ferry or flying into Tangier or Nador? The northern Morocco tours take you from the Mediterranean and the Rif mountains to the dunes, and the grand expeditions cross the whole country in six to fourteen days.
Tips before you book
- October to April has the most comfortable temperatures; summer rides run early and late.
- No licence is needed for quads or buggies; the minimum age to drive a quad is 15.
- Bring closed shoes, sunglasses and a light jacket for sunset.
- Read our desert tours comparison if you are still undecided.
Still unsure? Message us with your dates and we will recommend the right tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have one night in Merzouga, combine a sunset quad or buggy ride with a night in a desert camp. With two or three days, the 2 day Merzouga adventure or 3 day desert expedition covers the highlights without rushing.
Short tours in Merzouga include pick-up and drop-off at your hotel. Each tour page lists exactly what is included.
Yes. Most travellers mix a ride, a camp night and a 4x4 day. Tell us what you would like and we will put the pieces together.