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Why choose this tour
This Merzouga desert experience is run directly by our Berber team based in the Sahara. No middlemen, no overcrowded groups – just an authentic Erg Chebbi adventure with locals who grew up in these dunes.
You can join us on any day of the year, at the timing that suits you. We handle equipment, briefings and transfers so you can focus on the Sahara – the dunes, the silence and the nomadic culture that has shaped this region for centuries.
From 85€ per person. Easy WhatsApp booking, free cancellation up to 24h before, no upfront deposit required. Pay on arrival in Merzouga.
Top highlights of this tour
- Run directly by Berber locals
No middlemen, no chain operators – our team lives in Merzouga and runs every activity in-house.
- Flexible daily departures
Any day of the year, any time you choose. Late arrival? We'll wait.
- Safety briefing included
Quad helmets, sand-board waxing, camel-handling brief – always a guide with you.
- Optional luxury Sahara camp
Add an overnight in a private en-suite Berber tent on the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Tagine dinner on overnight options
Vegetarian-friendly home-cooked Berber dinner, fresh bread and mint tea around the campfire.
- Top-rated on TripAdvisor
4.9/5 from 87+ verified guests – see the reviews below for what travellers say.
- Easy WhatsApp booking
Message us, get confirmation in minutes, pay on arrival in Morocco. No deposit, no online forms.
Day-by-day itinerary
1Day 1: travel day
Day 1 starts at Merzouga where our English-speaking Berber driver collects you from your hotel or airport in a private, air-conditioned 4x4 or comfortable minibus. From here, the road climbs through travel day. Overnight in a carefully selected riad or kasbah hotel with traditional dinner included.
2Day 2: travel day
Day 2 is your return day. You travel through travel day. You arrive at your Merzouga hotel or airport in the late afternoon, with photo memory cards full and a head full of Berber drumming.
Prices and booking
All packages per person in EUR. Children under 4 travel free. Fixed prices, no hidden costs. 20% deposit confirms; balance on arrival in cash, bank transfer or PayPal (+3%).
| Group size | Price per person | Tour type | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared (up to 8) | From 85€ | Small group | Minibus |
| Private 7+ | From 98€ | Fully private | Mercedes Sprinter |
| Private 5-6 | From 110€ | Fully private | Mercedes Sprinter |
| Private 3-4 | From 132€ | Fully private | Toyota Land Cruiser |
| Private 2 | From 166€ | Fully private | Toyota Land Cruiser |
Shared group tour
Cheap, max 8 travellers
- ✓ Air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓ Standard hotel night 1
- ✓ Luxury camp night 2
- ✓ 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts
- ✓ Sunset camel trek
- ✓ Local Berber guide
Private 3-4 people
Best value private tour
- ✓ Private Toyota Land Cruiser
- ✓ Standard hotel night 1
- ✓ Luxury camp, private tent
- ✓ 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts
- ✓ Sunrise & sunset camel
- ✓ Experienced Berber guide
Private luxury
100% private, luxury riad, flexible dates
- ✓ Mercedes Sprinter or 4x4
- ✓ 4-star riad night 1
- ✓ Premium camp with A/C
- ✓ All meals included
- ✓ Fully flexible programme
- ✓ Option ending in Fes
What is included & not included
Included in all packages
- ✓ Air-conditioned vehicle and fuel
- ✓ Local Berber driver-guide
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓ 2 nights accommodation
- ✓ 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts
- ✓ Sunset camel trek at Erg Chebbi
- ✓ Berber music at the camp
- ✓ All road tolls and parking
Not included
- ✗ Lunches (around €8-10)
- ✗ Monument entrance fees
- ✗ Personal drinks
- ✗ Tipping (customary, optional)
- ✗ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ✗ International flights to Morocco
Accommodation — 1 night
First night in a traditional riad or 3-star hotel. Second night in a private en-suite desert tent at Merzouga — real bed, hot shower, Berber dinner under the stars.
| Night | Location | Standard option | Luxury option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | travel day | Comfortable 3★ riad or kasbah hotel with breakfast | 4★ boutique riad or kasbah with garden |
What our guests say
Thousands of travellers have experienced our tours. Recent reviews:
«Sunset over the Erg Chebbi dunes was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Youssef knew every corner of the desert. Highly recommended!»
«Toyota Land Cruiser was immaculate. Hassan cooked an incredible tajine. The Berber music around the fire was wonderful. Worth every euro!»
«I travelled solo as a woman and felt completely safe. The starlit sky at camp was breathtaking. Driver Aziz was friendly and very careful.»
87 verified reviews — rating 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor.
Read all reviews on TripAdvisorOptional activities and add-ons
Included on every tour: dune walk, sandboarding, sunset camel ride. Add-ons available at supplement.
Quad or dune buggy on Erg Chebbi. From €35.
Private dune dinner with Berber music. From €50/couple.
Professional photography, Milky Way and Berber portraits.
Dawn flight over Marrakech and Atlas. From €170.
Hammam in Marrakech with scrub and massage. From €25.
Guided telescope stargazing. Milky Way visible to the naked eye.
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