Merzouga 4x4 Excursion

Overview

The Merzouga 4×4 Excursion is the most ideal idea to discover all the interesting around Merzouga desert, Erg Chebbi dunes. It will allow you to visit the seasonal lake of Merzouga, visit Khamlia village for some Gnawa music, discover the lead mines of Mifis, and nomad families living in Berber-style tents.

We organize Merzouga desert 4×4 excursions to visit and explore all the interesting sites surrounding the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi and the Merzouga desert. We drive in the 4WD vehicle and we enjoy the terrain around the sand dunes.

Enjoy driving between the sand dunes in the 4×4 vehicle as it is really challenging drive. Enjoy different ways to explore the Merzouga sand dunes as a desert activity.

Here are Highlights of the 4x4 Excursion in Merzouga

  • Explore the Merzouga Desert in a 4x4 vehicle

  • Visit seasonal lake of Merzouga

  • Enjoy live desert music and play traditional instruments (Optional)

  • Discover the Mifis lead mines

  • Meet nomad people living in edge of Erg Chebbi dunes

  • Learn about the nomadic lifestyle

  • Visit Gardens in Hassi Labied Village

"Merzouga, surrounded by charming villages and stunning scenery, offers exploration opportunities aided by 4x4s.

Embark on a thrilling Merzouga 4x4 Excursion starting from our location, traversing desert dunes speckled with volcanic rocks, passing through villages famed by the Paris Dakar Rally, and visiting the seasonal lake of Merzouga.

Make a stop at Khamlia village to experience optional Gnawa music and enjoy mint tea with locals, an essential cultural exchange. Alternatively, you may proceed directly to the Lead Mines in Mefes, an almost abandoned town recognized for its mineral reserves dating back to French colonization, particularly iron, zinc, and lead mines.

Continuing the 4WD excursion, encounter nomadic Berber-style tent dwellers at the Erg Chebbi dunes' edge. The tour concludes with a visit to the Gardens in Hassi Labied village.

Merzouga, often depicted as a cozy, dusty town, rests on the edge of the renowned Sahara Desert, encompassing a significant portion of North Africa.

This Moroccan town, nestled near the expansive Erg Chebbi sand dunes, offers an array of exciting activities despite its modest appearance. Alongside accommodations like private villas, non-pretentious hotels, and internet cafes, Merzouga invites visitors to enjoy fine restaurants and steaming cups of coffee.

For visitors seeking comfortable lodging, Merzouga offers numerous options, providing rooms with private bathrooms for optimal relaxation. Apart from its modern and elegant setting, the town ensures exceptional services and amenities to elevate the guest experience."

Program Itinerary of the Merzouga 4x4 Excursion

Price Includes and Excludes

Additional info about this 4WD Merzouga Desert Tour

  • - Comfortable shoes for walking, sport sneakers for example. Long sleeves and long pants or skirts, and a warm jacket are appropriate for this trip.​

  • - Children must be accompanied by an adult.