Explore Erg Chebbi
Choose a quad ride, a 4×4 excursion or an overnight camel trek. These experiences start in the Merzouga area.
Morocco · Merzouga & Erg Chebbi
Sahara Desert
adventures
in Morocco.
Ride the dunes, follow a camel trail and spend a night under the stars. Find your kind of adventure in Morocco’s Sahara Desert.
Merzouga · Morocco
Camel rides & dune adventures
Merzouga outings & Marrakech journeys
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Make it your adventure
What will you do in the Sahara?
A little adrenaline. A slower journey.
Or a night you won’t forget.
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Desert camping
Make an overnight camp part of the journey, with time to enjoy the desert after sunset.
Choose your starting point
Get closer to Morocco’s Sahara.
Choose a local experience if you’re already in Merzouga, or make the journey part of a multi-day trip from Marrakech.
Make it a desert journey
Travel to Merzouga on a three-day itinerary that combines camel riding, sandboarding and a night in camp.
Find your way into the dunes
Morocco experiences to start with
Marrakech to Merzouga: hotel & desert camp
A three-day journey from Marrakech with camel riding, sandboarding and a desert camp overnight. Includes a hotel stay, breakfasts and dinners.
Quad riding in the Erg Chebbi dunes
A private guided quad ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes. The listing includes a quad, helmet and introductory riding instruction.
Merzouga camel trek & overnight camp
Start in Merzouga for a camel trek and overnight private tent. Dinner, breakfast and sandboarding are included in the listing.
Merzouga 4×4 desert excursion
A private 4×4 outing around Merzouga and Erg Chebbi, with village, oasis and mineral-mine stops. Driver, fuel and transport are included.
More than a stop on the itinerary
Give the desert
some time.
A short quad ride, an overnight camp and a three-day journey are different ways to experience the Sahara. Think about where you start, how much time you have and whether you want to sleep in the desert.
The trip from Marrakech includes travel to Merzouga. Local quad rides, 4×4 trips and overnight treks start in Merzouga, so plan how you will get there before booking.
Before you go
A few useful answers
Where in Morocco do these activities take place?
Our selection focuses on Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes. Local experiences depart from Merzouga; the three-day itinerary starts in Marrakech and travels to the desert.
Can I choose a short experience?
If you’re already in Merzouga, our selection includes a roughly one-hour quad ride and a three-hour 4×4 excursion. Choose the overnight camel trek if you want to stay in camp.
Can I combine more than one activity?
The selected overnight camel trek and Marrakech-to-Merzouga trip both list sandboarding alongside camel riding and camping. Check the inclusions for your selected option.
Where do I book?
Open a tour page and follow its Viator link to choose a date, check the final price and read the operator’s requirements.